Family-owned and operated Gatlinburg and Smoky Mountain Elopements
FOR THE COUPLES THAT ARE READY TO ELOPE IN GATLINBURG WITHOUT THE STRESS.
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elopement packages gatlinburg tn
Do you and your sweetheart want to get simply eloped in Gatlinburg? Without all the frills, stress, and insanity of wedding planning? Say yes and we’ll take it from here! You won’t have to worry about finding a reputable ( did you know TN doesn’t recognize some ministers to officiate???) and reliable minister, an amazing Smoky Mountain Photographer, AND obtain and submit the tricky and confusing permits to have your wedding in the Smoky Mountain National Park! You say the word and we’ll get your Gatlinburg elopements completely planned, including vendor referrals. Our Gatlinburg elopement packages are all-inclusive, so we take care of everything you need to get married!
We’re here to answer your questions, and we promise there are no stupid questions in this process. We know how hard planning your wedding can be in a place that isn’t home; luckily, this is our home, so we know the best spots and people to make your Smoky Mountain elopement perfect. Don’t leave your adventure in the hands of some corporate chain.
“Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!! This day was absolutely perfect!!! Alisha was amazing!! Laura was perfect! And Pastor Jody was the sweetest!! A 50k wedding couldn’t have been better than this one was!! It was everything I wanted and more!!!”
Hi, I’m Alisha Bacon, owner and coordinator here at Effortless Elopements.
I’m more than just a coordinator. I was born and raised in East Tennessee, which means you’ll have access to all the knowledge of a local. From locations, to officiants, down to where you should go to eat! As a photographer, I plan your elopement with the perfect pictures in mind. The kind of pictures you save on Pinterest, that you’ll be dying to show your friends and family.
It’s our number one priority to make sure your elopement is beautiful, easy, and frankly the best day of your life.
Elopement Gatlinburg TN
Wouldn't it be great if you could get married, have beautiful pictures that everyone will envy on Instagram, and not have to lift a finger? Our Gatlinburg elopement packages include everything you need to get married.
Effortless Elopements is a Tennessee-based, local company focused on making your wedding dreams come true. From the perfect location, to amazing pictures, we have you covered!
When you book with us, you aren’t getting sent whatever professionals happen to be available. Our officiants are genuine people we’ve worked with. And our photographers have all been trained by Alisha Bacon herself!
Let me tell you, we are not just any old elopement planning service! Our owner and coordinator plans everything out from a photographer's perspective. This makes sure your day has Pinterest-worthy images.
You can sit back, and sip a latte while we arrange everything Including: Friendly and professional officiant, professional photographer, and beautiful location all taken care of ! It can be as simple as you and your loved one in a field , or as elaborate as a mountain top ceremony.
We are so excited to chat with you and be a part of your big day. Because who wouldn’t want their Elopement to be effortless?
“We had the elopement of our dreams through Effortless Elopements. Alisha was great to work with from our first inquiry, and was so patient with all of my silly questions!”
Elope To Tennessee!
We know we’re a bit biased, but eloping to Tennesssee is the BEST way to go! Our beautiful Smoky Mountains make the perfect backdrop for your wedding pictures. Just picture you and the love of your life standing in front of rows and rows of mountains as far as the eye can see to say your vows. Can you imagine a better way to get married?? Be the envy of Instagram by having stunning pictures of your elopement from one of our professional Photographers. They guide you through posing to make you look your best on your wedding day in the Gatlinburg scenery.
Our mountains have so much to offer, forests, mountains, and streams- any outdoor loving couple will find their perfect wedding location here in the Smoky Mountains. You really just can’t go wrong when you elope to Tennessee. Not much of a hiker? Don’t wanna hike in a wedding dress and heels? No worries, we offer locations that are jaw-dropingly gorgeous that are just steps from your car. All of our locations are approved wedding sites in the Smoky Mountains, and we know the BEST ones to take you to. You don’t have to worry about not knowing the area, or taking an extra trip to scout out a location yourself ( although it’s a great excuse to come visit Tennessee!). All of that is done for you to make your elopement a low stress, fun experience for you two.
Gatlinburg Elopement process
Choose your ideal elopement date
Pick the location that makes your heart happy
Select your all-inclusive Gatlinburg elopement package
Share your dream vision with us
Show up and get married!!!
It’s that simple, ya’ll. You get your ideal Smoky Mountain wedding, swoon worthy pictures, and NONE of the stress. Wedding planning doesn’t get much better than this! You’re busy, let us make your elopement in Gatlinburg fun for you two, we’ll handle the stress and tedium.
Have a Pinterest board? Show us! We can absolutely incorporate your ideas and touches into the wedding.
One stunning way to elope in Gatlinburg is a cabin wedding!
Cabin weddings are some of our FAVORITE elopements in Gatlinburg! So many of our Smoky Mountain area cabins have breath-taking mountain views just steps outside on your own deck. Whether your wedding will be large or small, there’s a cabin for every elopement. Some couples choose to rent a small cabin for just them to have their Gatlinburg wedding ceremony and honeymoon in one secluded spot. Some couples rent a huge 10+ bedroom cabin to accommodate their guests for a simple Destination elopement. No matter your tastes, a cabin wedding can be a wonderful option. We highly suggest you check out VRBO for a great cabin for your cabin wedding and stay here in Gatlinburg. Part of the fun in eloping to Tennessee is the experience of staying in a rustic, cozy cabin.
The best part of a Gatlinburg cabin wedding ceremony? There’s no travel for you or your guests, no traffic, no getting lost; our Gatlinburg Officiant and Photographer will come right to you at no additional charge. There’s no rushing around, and no one can be late to your wedding when we run on YOUR time in your very own cabin rental. These ceremonies are so customizable and perfect for just about anyone. After your ceremony, the cabin is a great place to celebrate and have a small reception with the people you love the most. We’re happy to stay and document the celebration as well!
Planning Your Day
No matter what kind of Gatlinburg Elopement you’re looking for, we have you covered! Do you want an easy-going ceremony right at your cabin? We can make that happen! officiant, professional photographer and all. A ceremony surrounded by the beauty of the Smoky Mountains? We are authorized to to perform and shoot inside the Smoky Mountain National Park and can arrange everything, including permits so you can sit back and enjoy getting married in our gorgeous mountains. Seriously, we believe in keeping your life simple and your wedding day amazing.
Want to start off with professional hair and makeup to enhance your natural beauty? We’ll schedule you with one of our amazing artists, take care of all the communication, and have them come right to your cabin or hotel so you don’t have to do a thing.
PRofessional Coordination
We will book you an amazing Gatlinburg officiant who will work with you to create custom vows, if desired, in a ceremony just for you. Your love is grand and all about the two of you; so your vows should be too!
Have I mentioned we’ve scouted out the best locations to elope in Tennessee? Location is also a HUGE part of making your day! It can be your quaint cabin, a rushing river, or beautiful mountains .The sky really is the limit in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and The Smoky Mountain National Park. We want your location to suit your personality and be just the perfect fit for your love story. You’re gonna look amazing surrounded by the beauty our mountains and streams.
STUNNING Gatlinburg Elopement Photography
Our owner, Alisha of Alisha Bacon Photography, is your coordinator! She makes sure that everything looks amazing from a photography standpoint. She’s trained our photographers to specialize in elopements and know how to capture your ceremony, details, and awesome portraits! Pictures are what you’ll have to remember your day forever, and we wan them to be perfect. If you have special requests for pictures you just love, let us know! We’re happy to incorporate them into your session so you walk away with the perfect pictures for you. We want you to walk away the envy of Instagram, and with images stunning enough to be on Pinterest. You’ll have amazing images to hang on your wall, and show your children and grandchildren in the many years of wedded bliss to come.
CONTACT US
We absolutely cannot wait to help you plan your special day in the Smoky Mountains. Fill out the form below and we promise a prompt answer within 24-48 hours, because who likes waiting???
Your Gatlinburg Elopement is incredibly important to us. Alisha will respond to your inquiry and personally answer all your questions via email.
