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Fun Things to do during your Gatlinburg Elopement 

Elopement Astrophotography in the Gatlinburg Tennessee

Besides the gorgeous natural backdrops Gatlinburg is Full of fun unique activities that will give you great memories and fantastically you photo oportunities!

Elopement Astrophotography in the Great Smoky Mountain

Whether You Want Mountain, River, Forest , or open backdrop The Smoky's  have the location for you!

Here are some of my favorite Park locations 

Easy to Access Waterfalls

Cataract Falls 

Spruce Flat Falls 

Grotto Falls 

Laurel Falls

Mountain Views

Cades Cove 

Newfound Gap Overlook

 

Clingmans Dome 

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Outdoor Activities

ATV Tours 

Smoky Mountain Helicopter Tours

Whitewater Rafting 

Ziplining 

Walk the Skybridge 

Annakesta treetop path

Play Mini Golf Pigeon Forge is Full of other worlds mini golf. Dinosaurs, Pirates, Dragons, its all here 

Misc. Fun

Distillerys

Brewerys 

Candy Making 

Go to the Eggo Shaped Pancake House

The Village Ice Cream Shop

Smoky Mountain Aquarium

Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

Tennessee Mountain Elopement Adventure Elopement Photographer Destination Life Photography

There are 45 locations in the Smoky Mountains to Elope, which one do we choose?!

This is exactly why I am here.  We will chat about

 

Your likes, dislikes

 

Your Vision of your elopement backdrop

 

Your favorite activities and what you want all you want to do for your elopement

How much time it will all take 

Then we will have an easy to navigate location choices!

There are many popular locations such as :

Cades cove

National Park Scenic Overlook

Cataract Falls

Greenbrier Riverside

Foothills Parkway

Spence Cabin

Mountain Range

Hi! I am Nicole, 

Elopement Planner, Photographer and Officiant

I am a dreamer and the first one to say "we can make it happen" and 

"yes, let's do it!" because life is  short and you should go for your dreams and most importantly


I believe in spreading joy, being kind and having fun 

Tennessee Adventure Elopement Photographer Nicole of Destination Life Photography

swimmer with sharks - sailor- world school momma - mountain climber- best wife ever 😉

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Need a little help with your elopement check list?

I will help make you elopement planning easy

Together we can plan a fantastically fun filled day all about you! 

Filled with great activated and no worries

All memories saved to hold in your hand and share with your friends, families and future generations.  

Officiant, Planning and Videography Services Complimentary with every photo package.

Alternative Elopement Photography for Tennessee Micro Weddings

What I Do

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Plan with you a fantastic uniquely you day with fun memorable moments and  Epic Photo opportunities 

02

Help you find any vendors,hotels you need, I can even officiate to make it the most you centered private ceremony possible.

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Scout locations, handle logistics, assist with permits

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Give you film, digital and aerial photography to
Tell your story creatively through emotive imagery

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I Promise You...

Beautifully crafted, quality, creative images and your client experience are the priority.  I am here to give you the Elopement photography that tells your love story.  ​

 

Every couple I have the honor to work with will receive a curated album, Something you can hold and share for future generations.​​​​​​

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What can you do for your elopement?


Anything & everything you can imagine.  
Elopement Adventures are completely curated to you and your partner.  

I will help you brainstorm, then narrow down your ideas to make your elopement the optimal experience.

As a former Elopee, lover of adventure, professional traveler and photographer;  I will help you create a day all your own.

Your day will be 
fun, stress free, comfortable and all about you two.  An elopement a story you tell lifetime.

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"I can still look at each photo and feel the emotions through the picture. Look no further for your wedding day photographer. I can not recommend Nicole enough!"

-Precious and Alex Bullard

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What other amazing couples are saying...

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"Absolutely  Amazing! Words can not express how great Nicole was! Absolutely lovely!!" - Haley Johnson

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"I recently got married in November of 2023, and I can not say enough about Nicole at Destination Life, she absolutely blew way any expectations I had for a wedding photographer, she is super responsive and extremely punctual, our photos were a breeze which made for a very relaxed experience, she is very professional. AND THE PHOTOS she captured exactly what I was looking for, beautiful candid moments with a mix of portraits, she scouted and picked the best places on the venue property and with creative liberty really captured some amazing moments of the day, I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and would recommend her to anyone looking for and wouldn’t hesitate to book her again for future sessions."

It's time to relax, spend Your day Your way, have all the fun, and have the photos to tell your love story!

Begin Your Elopement Below
 

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