Carolina called me only three weeks before their proposed wedding date; after multiple wedding reschedulings she and Almon were finally just going to elope! They’d picked a beautiful mountain spot, planned to have a few family members attend, and wanted their ceremony beautifully photographed.

Only a few days later we were able to meet up to photograph their engagement session in one of my favorite overlooks off the Parkway, right at sunset. Though they were initially unsure how they felt about having their photo taken, they were absolute naturals! The moment they looked at each other, everything else simply melted away and they giggled and cuddled up during the whole evening photoshoot.

Two weeks after that, it was elopement day! Except somehow in those short three weeks, everything managed to fall perfectly into place and they’d suddenly pulled together a full wedding! They found the perfect waterside venue allowing them to open their event up to many more of their family and friends. And for two sweet and big-hearted people, being able to spend their special day with some of their closest loved ones made their celebration all the more special.

We had the perfect blue-sky afternoon, the most delicious food spread, a beautiful view, and - most importantly - a bride and groom who were finally able to make their vows to each other. Mark and I were so honored to be able to document this sweet family’s long-awaited special day and so excited to share this piece of their love story!

Photography: Adrian Etheridge Photography

Videography: Godin Visual Productions

Bridal Gown: Wildflower Bridal