A couple shares a romantic wedding moment outdoors with their small brown dog and a beautiful peach and white floral bouquet.

 

intimate asheville elopement

 

A couple celebrates their wedding day outdoors with their small dog and a beautiful peach and white floral bouquet.
Close up photo of a couple's hands clasped together at a wedding ceremony, showing wedding dress and formal attire.

When Pierina and Nick decided to elope, they knew they wanted something intimate, cozy, and completely their own. They found the perfect spot—a charming A-frame cabin tucked away in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. With just the two of them and their sweet puppy by their side, they created a day filled with love, warmth, and unforgettable moments.

Romantic outdoor picnic setup with pink decor, pampas grass, and rustic wooden cabin backdrop on grass lawn.
A newlywed couple toasts with champagne glasses during their outdoor wedding celebration.
A bride in a white wedding dress holds a beautiful bouquet of pink and white roses with greenery.

a love filled day in the mountains

Elopements strip away the distractions and let love take center stage, and that’s exactly what Pierina and Nick’s day was all about. From the moment they arrived at the cabin, there was a feeling of peacefulness—just the quiet beauty of nature, the crisp mountain air, and the anticipation of saying “I do.”

The couple chose to exchange private vows right in front of the cabin, with the golden sunlight filtering through the trees. It was a raw and emotional moment, filled with laughter, happy tears, and heartfelt promises for their future together. Their pup, of course, stood by as their most loyal witness, making the moment even sweeter.

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A bride in a flowing white wedding dress with long sleeves gazes down during a quiet, intimate moment.
Bride in white wedding dress and heels adjusts her footwear while getting ready on her special day.
A red-brown Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy being held in someone's arms while wearing a white button-down shirt.
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A Simple Yet Magical Celebration


After their vows, Pierina and Nick set up a cozy picnic outside the cabin, savoring the quiet moments together. With a simple yet elegant spread of their favorite foods, they toasted to their marriage and soaked in the beauty of the mountain landscape around them. There were no distractions, no timelines—just the two of them, fully present in their love and the start of their forever.

As the sun set, they lit a fire and shared a slow dance under the stars, the soft glow of the flames casting a warm light around them. It was the perfect ending to their perfect day—one filled with intention, love, and a deep connection that needed nothing more than each other.

A couple shares an intimate moment during their wedding ceremony, with floral decorations and candles adding romantic ambiance.
A couple shares a romantic moment at their wedding, with the bride holding a beautiful pink and white floral bouquet.
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A couple poses in wedding attire, with the groom in a navy blue suit and the bride wearing a flowing white dress.

Why Asheville is Perfect for an Intimate Elopement

Asheville is a dream location for couples looking for a private, nature-filled elopement. The mix of stunning mountain views, cozy cabins, and peaceful seclusion makes it an ideal spot for an intimate celebration. Whether you’re exchanging vows in front of an A-frame cabin, hiking to a breathtaking overlook, or simply embracing the beauty of a quiet moment together, Asheville offers an unmatched romantic backdrop.

Couple sharing an intimate outdoor meal with romantic table settings and floral arrangements at rustic A-frame cabin.
A couple shares a sweet moment with their small brown dog while enjoying a meal at an outdoor table setting.
A couple in wedding attire share an intimate moment with their small brown dog during an outdoor photoshoot.
Newlyweds celebrate with champagne spray in front of a wooden cabin during an intimate outdoor wedding celebration.
Happy newlyweds in formal wedding attire toast with champagne glasses outside a rustic cabin.
A romantic wedding table setting with orange candles, charcuterie board, and macarons as newlyweds share a tender moment.
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A romantic wedding scene with a couple embracing while a bouquet of soft pink and white flowers creates a dreamy atmosphere.
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Cozy A-frame cabin in the woods with couple dancing by warm fire pit at dusk.
A romantic wedding couple embraces near a rustic cabin in autumn, wearing a navy suit and white dress with ribbon details.
A rustic charcuterie board displays meats, cheeses, fruits and crackers arranged on a wooden surface with ambient lighting.
A joyful wedding couple shares a moment outdoors with their small brown dog and a beautiful blush floral bouquet.
A sweet candid moment as newlyweds share kisses with their small ginger puppy during outdoor wedding photos.
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A couple on their wedding day shares a joyful moment with a small brown puppy at a decorated outdoor table setting.
A couple shares an intimate moment during their wedding ceremony while reading personal vows in a wooden cabin setting.
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Romantic outdoor picnic setup with pink decor, pampas grass, and rustic elements on a grass lawn by a wooden cabin.
A couple celebrates their wedding day in front of an A-frame cabin with a cozy fire pit in the foreground at dusk.

Capturing the Magic


Elopements like Pierina and Nick’s are a reminder that love doesn’t need a grand stage—it just needs two hearts choosing each other. Their Asheville elopement was filled with the kind of quiet, intentional moments that make for the most beautiful memories.


If you’re dreaming of an intimate elopement in the mountains, let’s create something magical together. Whether it’s an A-frame cabin, a misty mountain morning, or a golden sunset, your love story deserves to be captured in a way that’s as unique and beautiful as you are.


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I’m sarah loken

 

The storyteller behind Magnolia Hues. I am a luxury wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Raleigh NC and traveling all over the world to capture your beautiful moments. I believe in capturing love as it unfolds—raw, real, and unscripted. Whether it’s your wedding day or a quiet moment with your growing family, my goal is to create cinematic, timeless images that bring you right back to the feeling of that moment.

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