About Golden Hour Elopements

"She was extremely professional and very down to earth"

-Kara M

I'm Jenny, NC elopement
photographer and planner.

I think the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the world.

ABOUT GOLDEN HOUR ELOPEMENTS

We’re a small, experienced team led by Jenny, built around calm guidance and thoughtful storytelling.

Together, we create space for you to relax and be yourselves. We work in a documentary way, offering direction when it’s helpful and stepping back when it matters most. No forced poses. No rushed moments. Just room to breathe, connect, and let your day unfold naturally.

We help you shape a timeline that feels unhurried and intentional, with private moments built in so your elopement never feels like a performance.

I want to elope in the NC mountains

You don’t want a performance.

You want a day that feels like you.

You’re drawn to golden light, open spaces, and moments that feel real. You want to slow down, breathe, laugh, maybe cry a little, and remember how your day felt, not just how it looked.

If big weddings never felt quite right, or you’re choosing something more intentional this time around, you’re in the right place.

Your elopement might be:

Hiking to a mountain overlook
Saying vows among the ferns in the forest
Wandering through a vineyard or a field of wildflowers
Bringing your kids, your dog, or keeping it just the two of you

There’s no “right” way to elope. There’s only what feels right for you.

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO
WORK WITH US

A DAY BUILT AROUND
WHAT MATTERS TO YOU

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN FEEL

Our team brings a grounded, open-hearted presence to every elopement. With more than 17 years of experience behind the camera, Jenny leads with steady decision-making, adaptability when plans shift, and a quiet confidence that’s especially valuable in outdoor and mountain settings.

We’re parents, partners, and real-life humans who understand that meaningful weddings don’t require perfection. Children are welcome to be themselves and can wander in and out of the moment. Life can be a little untidy and still deeply beautiful.

Jenny has lived the full spectrum of wedding experiences herself, from a courthouse ceremony + a traditional celebration, and ultimately an elopement on a North Carolina mountaintop with her forever partner.

That lived experience shapes how we guide our couples, with empathy, clarity, and deep respect for whatever version of a wedding feels most true to your story.

WHO THIS IS FOR

We proudly work with:
LGBTQ+ couples
Blended families
Couples including children or dogs
Anyone choosing meaning over expectation

Our all-inclusive elopements are designed for up to 10 guests. Photo and video-only coverage is available for larger groups. Weekend availability is limited.