LOOKING FOR AN ADVENTUROUS EXPERIENCE
INSTEAD OF A TRADITIONAL WEDDING?
We are the only professional, certified trail guides specializing in adventure elopement planning + photo & video in Western North Carolina.
Why Choose Wild Vows
We want to create an elopement experience - not just a ceremony. We will take care of every detail ahead of time, so you can just show up and enjoy your time in the mountains.
Full Elopement Planning: We’ll work with you and do all location scouting to find the perfect trail, overlook, or mountaintop, time of day, and natural lighting for your ceremony then professionally capture every moment on film and photo.
Professional Photo and Video: We are experts at building our a schedule that allows for great photos and videos without feeling like a photo shoot. We give you plenty of time and space to enjoy the day without feeling “on” the whole time and we will capture photos and video that feel like you.
Included Ceremony Adventure: Want a guided waterfall hike, paddle trip, or even rock climbing adventure after you say “I do”? We will plan and work with a local guide to make it happen. All Adventure costs and Guide’s Tip are included in the price.
What sets us apart:
10+ Years of Videography Experience: We bring a decade of creative and technical expertise to every project.
Trail-Tested Team: As a certified hiking guide and owner of Nero Coffee Hikes and Island Ford Adventures, Katlyn knows how to plan routes, make back-up plans to manage mountain weather, and keep everyone safe (wilderness first aid certified) and comfortable on the trail.
Appalachian Mountain lovers: Katlyn has completed a thru-hike of the full Appalachian Trail, so our deep love for the Appalachian mountains comes through in every frame - capturing not just your story, but the spirit of this special place.
Adventure-Ready Setup: We’re equipped to hike in, carry everything we need, and film in remote or rugged locations without missing a moment.
Authentic Storytelling: No stiff posing or overproduction - just natural, heartfelt storytelling that feels like you.
Good Vibes Only: You’ll be spending your elopement day with your planning and photo/video team, so it matters that they’re people you actually want to be around. Our clients tell us we’re pretty fun to be around and we make the day stress-free.
Whether we’re hiking in with you to your ceremony spot before sunrise or meeting you at an overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway to film your vows, our mission is simple: to help couples have a beautiful ceremony and celebration you genuinely enjoy.
PACKAGES AND PRICING
1. Blue Ridge Peak Package
Starting at $15,000
// Two-Day Elopement Experience in Western NC
What’s included:
Full planning support: Location ideas list (Pisgah, DuPont, Blue Ridge overlooks) + Vendor recommendations + Full timeline creation and all logistics.
Vendors already included in the price are:
All florals - both bouquet and boutonnière customized to you
Full planning of couples adventure for your second day in the mountains (multiple guided adventures in biking in Pisgah, kayaking on the green river, rafting the Nantahala, rock climbing looking glass, backpacking on the Blue Ridge Parkway, or any custom adventure of your choosing (adventure + tip for all guides already included in price)
Celebratory beer, wine, mocktail or cocktail of your choosing
Up to 3 free nights of accommodations Wild Vows WNC modern cabin outside Brevard NC (subject to availability)
Day 1: Up to ~10 hours of photo + video coverage.
Day 2: Additional ~6 hours of consecutive photo + video coverage (for e.g., adventure session or post-ceremony celebration
Edited high-resolution digital photos
4K highlight film (~5-7 min) + 30-second teaser video.
Drone footage (where permitted).
Private online gallery
Perfect for those who want to spend more time in the mountains- and have it all planned out for you! You’re wedding video and photos will include both a ceremony and a bigger adventure over two days.
2. Blue Ridge Sunrise-to-Sunset Package
MOST POPULAR // Full-Day Elopement – Western NC
Starting at $7,500
What’s included:
Full planning: Location list + Vendor recommendations and final booking off vendors all handled for you + full itinerary planning
Vendors already included in the price are:
All florals - both bouquet and boutonnière
Your post ceremony adventure of your choosing - hike, bike ride, guided day hike, Stand Up Paddle Board float, or other adventure of your choosing.
Celebratory beer, wine, mocktail or cocktail of your choosing
One full day of coverage (~9 flexible hours) capturing your entire elopement experience: ceremony, vows, and adventure.
Up 10 150 edited high-resolution photos
4K highlight film (~3-4 min) + 30-second teaser video.
Drone footage included (where permitted).
Private online gallery.
Optional upgrade: Discounted accommodations at Wild Vows WNC modern cabin outside Brevard NC
Perfect for those who want their full day planned and captured beautifully- no extra day or accommodations needed.
3. Mini Adventure Elopement Package
// Half-Day Elopement – Western NC
Starting at $5,000
What’s included:
Planning services including location selection, vendor recommendations, and half-day itinerary creation
Vendors already included in price:
All florals - both bouquet and boutonnière
Your post ceremony mini adventure of your choosing. Short waterfall hike, mountaintop picnic, or any approximately 2 hour adventure of your choosing.
Celebratory beer, wine, mocktail or cocktail of your choosing
~5 consecutive hours of photo + video coverage.
Edited high-resolution photos
4K highlight film (~2-3 min).
Private online gallery.
Great budget-friendly option. Best for couples that want full planning of their elopement but only want a short post-ceremony adventure or celebration together.
“Katlyn planned THE PERFECT overnight backpacking adventure trip for my wife and I. We wanted some time to focus on us and she made sure everything was perfect from our gear to our food to the trails she selected. Plus, she’s just so much fun to hang out with! We could not recommend her more! ”