SAVOR YOUR DAY. Your elopement day should feel like an indulgence—a chance to slow down, be present, and surround yourself with beauty. Whether that means exchanging vows with an epic NC Blue Ridge Mountain view, celebrating in a sun-drenched North Carolina vineyard, or toasting to your love in a gorgeous historic hotel, we will help craft an unforgettable, elevated experience.

At Golden Hour Elopements, we specialize in all-inclusive North Carolina elopement experiences for busy couples who want something effortless and fun with a focus on amazing photography. Whether you’re blending families and eloping with your children, planning an adventurous hiking elopement for just the two of you and your dog, renewing vows, or planning a romantic surprise proposal, we will take care of every detail so you can soak in the magic.

Love the wild outdoors? Let’s find a secluded waterfall, field of wildflowers, or a breathtaking mountain overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway for your intimate wedding. Prefer something more sophisticated for your elopement? North Carolina is full of gorgeous boutique hotels, European style estates, rolling vineyards, historic inns and awesome Airbnbs that make an excellent place to elope.

Your guide, Jenny Friedrichs, is an outdoor enthusiast who has lived in NC for over two decades and knows all the best elopement spots. She has been a professional wedding photographer for 17 years. It is her dream job to guide couples through an amazing, personalized elopement experience.

Jenny and her husband had an amazing elopement on a mountaintop in 2021. Jenny and her husband did it all themselves, and the day felt hectic. Even with connections in the wedding industry, tons of experience photographing elopements for her own photography business and as an associate for two different Asheville elopement companies, Jenny felt the day would have been more relaxed with a team of helpers. Though they are a lot less stress than a traditional wedding, elopements still require quite a bit of logistics, planning and coordination. It led Jenny to start her own elopement company to help couples have a seamless and easy elopement. It's worth it to book an experienced team who will go the extra mile for you on your wedding day! There is no need to do it all yourself. Let us carry your picnic up the mountain and wash the dishes. : ) 

Wherever your heart leads, our team will help you every step of the way to make sure your day is full of love, laughter, and jaw-dropping beauty.





What Makes Golden Hour Elopements Unique? 

All-Inclusive & Stress-Free – We handle everything from location selection, help with permits to officiants, florals, picnic, photo & video. There's no need to waste your time trying to sift through vendors and location options online. We do the legwork for you. Jenny will pair you with an experienced team who fits your vibe and vision. We bring it all, set it up and clean up after- you just show up and have a blast! 
Epic Locations or Elevated Venues – Choose from wild mountain adventures, romantic vineyards, luxury estates, or hidden gems. Tell us about your dream day, and we will send you location choices that fit your style.
A Personalized & Meaningful Experience – Your love story deserves more than a cookie-cutter wedding. We craft a day that’s uniquely you, and we take the time to get to know you. We love making your dreams come true!

The first step is to fill out the contact form and tell us about your your ideal elopement, then we will reach out with packages and location ideas for you. We can't wait to hear from you! 

“golden”

TO MAKE YOUR WEDDING CELEBRATION JOYFUL, magical and

NC ELOPEMENT PLANNING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

all-inclusive

FUSS-FREE