Let's Manifest This Together
It’s a slow morning of journaling, hot tea, and morning light filtering through a forest cabin window. You clutch your crystals as hair and makeup begins for the day ahead. You listen to the sounds of the forest as you drive to a nearby Blue Ridge mountain trail for your wedding ceremony—just the two of you. You exchange heartfelt vows, seal your promises with a meaningful ritual, and begin your forever. Later, you celebrate at a moody, dimly lit speakeasy with your sisters by your side.
This is your day, your way—a magical, intimate, witchy elopement for couples who walk their own path. As an elopement photographer, planner, and ordained officiant based in Asheville, NC, I specialize in all-inclusive elopement packages designed to honor your relationship, your values, and your vision. Let me help you bring this spellbinding day to life.
Ceremony Location: Black Balsam Knob
With its wide-open bald summit, windswept beauty, and moody mountain mist, Black Balsam Knob is one of the most iconic and mystical spots to elope in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A short hike with a huge payoff, it offers panoramic views and a dreamlike, otherworldly atmosphere—especially in fall. I recommend sunrise or sunset for the best lighting and privacy.
Lodging: The Nook Asheville
This modern-meets-magical tiny home is tucked into the woods with earthy textures, local handmade art, a tea loft, outdoor bathhouse, and calming forest views. It’s ideal for a pre-ceremony grounding moment or slow morning journaling ritual.
Ceremony
For the ceremony, consider including personal rituals like handfasting with velvet cords, burning intentions or herbs, or sharing a cup of tea, wine, or moon water. As an ordained officiant, I can help you design a custom ceremony with these elements woven in meaningfully.
Magical Touches
For your attire, consider outfits that have an ethereal, boho, or non-traditional vibe that will make you feel like forest royalty. Pair it with locally grown blooms with a dark romantic edge. Think deep burgundy dahlias, wild vines, and moody foliage. Pick accessories that incorporate crystals, moonstone, or heirloom charms for some extra magic.
Post-Ceremony Dinner: Plant Asheville
One of the best vegan restaurants in the country, celebrate your union with flavor-sophisticated scratch-made food that uses thoughtfully chosen ingredients from the earth. Whether you’re vegan, or not, I promise you will not be disappointed. Round out the meal at Sovereign Remedies or Antidote, Asheville local cocktails bar with vintage apothecary vibes.
Creative Activities
To have a day full of elopement magic, don’t stop at just the ceremony! Get your aura portraits taken together for a colorful, spiritual keepsake. You can also book a tarot reading with an Asheville local. Visit Asheville Raven & Crone, Asheville’s oldest metaphysical shop owned by local witches, for rotating events like introductions to herbal alchemy or open women’s circles. House of Black Cat Magic is also a spiritual supplies shot and black cat lounge that is popular with locals.
Ready to Make Some Wedding Day Magic in Asheville?
If you're drawn to moonlight in the forest, misty mountains, and meaningful rituals, a witchy elopement might be exactly your vibe. I offer Asheville elopement packages with photography, officiating, planning, florals, and more—so you can focus on your magic while I handle the logistics.
Reach out HERE to plan your witchy elopement.
