your experience is our passion

We go above and beyond to make your Gatlinburg elopement as seamless, stress-free, and adventurous as possible!

Say good-bye to boring paperwork and daunting planning. With Peaceful Side Elopements you will only get the best parts of eloping!

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gatlinburg elopement?

DON'T WANT TO PLAN YOUR

That's where we come in.

As your devoted elopement planner I handle it all! So that you can enjoy your wedding day to the fullest.
Here's how I'll take the stress out of getting married:

Unlimited access to me & my expert knowledge. As a local I know the Smoky Mountains in and out, so no matter the question, I have an answer!

Elopement location guides & recommendations based on your dream for your day. We even have venue recommendations for elopements!

The boring and stressful logistics of getting married, like permits & reservations are taken care of with us! These requirements of getting married in a National Park won't even have to be on your radar with us.

We have such a variety of recommended officiants to pair you with. No matter your faith, spirituality or vibe. We have an officiant perfect for you!

Recommended local wedding vendors such as florists, bakers, hair, makeup, you name it! We have highly recommended vendors that can help bring your vision to life!

You'll get only THE BEST wedding photography you'll ever see. Overwhelmingly stunning images with scenic backdrops to frame your irreplaceable memories

Let's be friends!

I'm Lauren

As a Gatlinburg photographer I have captured hundreds of elopements in the Smoky Mountains while helping adventurous couples plan their elopements.
As an elopement planner I prioritize your experience and photography. So that not only will you create irreplaceable memories, but you will also have stunning photos allowing you to continually relive that day.

ready to Elope in Gatlinburg?

01

Pick a Date

Before anything else, we need a date! If you have a VERY specific date in mind, then I suggest reaching out and booking as soon as possible. Our calendar fills up fast every year.
Otherwise, come with an idea, like a month or a few different weekends that could work, and we will find the perfect date together over the phone.

02

Location

Check out my locations page to see a few of our favorite spots. Or if you are a private venue, email me for more information.
Once we decide on a location, I will go ahead and get all the logistics in place like permits.

03

Marriage License

This one has to be done by you. You and your fiance will need to head over to the County Clerk's office with your license, SSC and divorce documents. Or you can do part of the application online. Then you can apply for your marriage license, which is good for 30 days with no waiting period.

I'm in! what's next ?

Let's get started.

the best

Planning & coordination with me, a licensed & insured Smoky Mountain Photographer

Officiant to perform ceremony

Preferred vendor list

Permit to marry in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Up to 23 guests & 5 vehicles

you'll find in the Smokies

Every Gatlinburg elopement package we offer includes the following:

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Gatlinburg Elopement Packages

Gatlinburg Elopement Packages & Pricing

Package one

1 hour, 1 location

1 hour of photography with a professional photographer to capture ceremony + family portraits + bride & groom portraits

$1800

Package two

90 minutes

More time for bride & groom portraits
90 minutes of photography with a professional photographer to capture ceremony + family portraits + bride & groom portraits

$2100

Package three

2 hours

2 hours of photography with a professional photographer to capture ceremony + family portraits + bride & groom portraits
If just the couple, 2 locations. Session at Cabin + Ceremony Location

$2400

Package four

3 hours

3 hours of photography with a professional photographer to capture details & getting ready finishing touches session at cabin, ceremony + family portraits + bride & groom portraits plus extra time for exploring location with bride & groom

$3000

Had the best time working with Lauren Reeves! She set up our elopement flawlessly and made the experience that much better for my husband and I. The pictures turned out beautifully and she made everything so comfortable during the shoot as well!

Kinsey

"set up our elopement flawlessly"

Lauren was the absolute best! Coming from Northeast Ohio I was not familiar with photographers in the Gatlinburg area. Lauren went out of her way to make our wedding day absolutely beautiful. It truly was a magical day. She even went as far as helping us find an officiant and a catering company for a small private dinner afterwards. We could not have picked a better photographer as the photos are absolutely beautiful. She truly went above and beyond. I could not have picked anyone else to do our photography for our big day.

Logan

"We could not have picked a better photographer"

Lauren was amazing to work with for our elopement! She made us so comfortable and felt like we had known her for a long time! We can’t wait to see the rest of our photos!

Alyssa

"made us so comfortable"

Lauren shot our elopement session with us and it was such a wonderful experience. Clearly knows what she’s doing and what poses and angles work best. We loved hanging out with her!

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