DIY Elopement Planning Session

For couples who want to DIY everything, but want an expert local guide to set them up for success and save them hours of research.

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Expert Elopement Planning in WNC

Planning an elopement on your own can feel overwhelming - there are hundreds of trail options, unpredictable mountain weather, and so many “Instagram spots” that look great online but don’t actually work in real life.

This session cuts through all of that.

With the Jumpstart, you get to skip hours of research and guesswork and lean directly on my expertise as a seasoned mountain guide. I own two outdoor hiking and backpacking guiding companies here in Western North Carolina, and I’m on these trails every single week. I know which overlooks catch sunrise perfectly, which waterfalls glow at golden hour, which routes stay quiet even in peak season, and which locations truly feel magical in person.

Instead of spending weeks trying to piece everything together, you walk away in 30 minutes with a personalized plan, curated locations, ideal timing, and all the local insights that usually take years to learn. It’s the fastest, easiest way to confidently choose a ceremony spot that feels authentic, beautiful, and aligned with your vision - without hiring a full elopement team.

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“My wife and I worked with Katlyn to plan our perfect location for our mountain view Anniversary Ceremony. It was important to us that we had a private location with a view and she was able to recommend a place we would have never found on our own. Highly recommend!

— Jared Mendelson, Miami Florida