Cades Cove Winter Elopement in the Great Smoky Mountains | Tennessee
Nick & Allie
Nick & Alli are two adventurers at heart who dreamed of a quiet, beautiful day with their closest friends by their side — something peaceful with a stunning mountain backdrop. We knew Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains would be the perfect spot to bring that vision to life. 🌿
They chose a sunrise ceremony, and even though the morning was cloudy, it was incredibly peaceful with hardly anyone around (honestly, sunrise is the best time to visit Cades Cove if you’re looking for that calm, intimate vibe). They had a cute first look at their ceremony spot. m ,n bOne of their friends gave the sweetest little speech before they exchanged vows, and since we handled their marriage license, it made it so easy for them to include a friend to lead their ceremony.
Afterward, we drove around the loop for more photos, soaking in all the gorgeous views, and then headed to the picnic area for a cozy celebration — cake cutting, champagne popping, and the cutest toast. 🥂✨
This day is such a perfect example of how you can have something incredibly intimate and meaningful without missing out on the views or the full experience.
Here’s a peek at their timeline!
7:10 AM: Meet at the entrance of Cades Cove
7:30 AM: First Look
7:45 AM: Ceremony
8:00 AM: Congrats hugs + photos with friends
9:00 AM: Drive around Cades Cove for more photos
10:30 AM: Head to the picnic area to cut the cake + pop champagne
11:15 AM: End of coverage
