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Erika El Photography - Wedding and Elopement Photographer based in the North Carolina Mountains
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Erika El Photography - Wedding and Elopement Photographer based in the North Carolina Mountains
Home
About
North Carolina Packages
Colorado Packages
Portfolio + Resources
Contact
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About
North Carolina Packages
Colorado Packages
Portfolio + Resources
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Blue Ridge Mountains All Day Elopement
Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 7/10/23 Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 7/10/23

Blue Ridge Mountains All Day Elopement

An all day elopement in the blue ridge mountains.

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My Sister’s Fall Elopement at Laurel Falls Cabins
Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 6/12/23 Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 6/12/23

My Sister’s Fall Elopement at Laurel Falls Cabins

A sweet 14 person elopement at Laurel Falls wedding Venue in Asheville, NC.

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Asheville Crest Pavilion Wedding Venue / Paige + Phil
Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 5/16/23 Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 5/16/23

Asheville Crest Pavilion Wedding Venue / Paige + Phil

If you’re looking for a wedding venue near Asheville, the Crest Center and Pavilion is a perfect option!

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Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding at Sky Retreat Venue / Kristin + Mike
Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 4/26/23 Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 4/26/23

Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding at Sky Retreat Venue / Kristin + Mike

Sky Retreat is a perfect venue for your mountain wedding in North Carolina.

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Morning Hiking Elopement in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 3/20/23 Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 3/20/23

Morning Hiking Elopement in the Blue Ridge Mountains

“If you have even had a passing thought about not having that traditional wedding, you owe it to yourself to explore an elopement. My wife and I are so happy that we chose to have the wedding we wanted to have, and we will never regret hiring Erika. You won't regret hiring her either.”

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A Destination Winter Wedding in Savannah Georgia
Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 2/27/23 Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 2/27/23

A Destination Winter Wedding in Savannah Georgia

A destination winter wedding in Savannah, Georgia.

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To add to your wedding day packing list: 

Favorite candy. 

On the hike down from their elopement we went through an impressive amount of twizzlers and no regrets were had. So pack some candy like silt fake cigarettes and ridiculous bride and groom
When asked where my inspiration comes from, the answer will always be nature. 

Nature also ensures no wedding days or sessions ever look the same, even if I photograph in the same place at the same time of year, the weather always changes things. It
Boy does it feel good to be back in Colorado.

This first time I came out here I knew it wouldn’t be the last. And I’ve been back every year since. It was only the second time I came back that I thought I’d really love to work out h
The funny thing is, you didn’t even notice the trim wasn’t done. Because, that’s not really whats important. They had just moved into their new house a few weeks prior to the session but we didn’t want to wait to capture some
Rhododendron season in Western North Carolina 🌸

These big bushy mountain flowers bloom in late through June and peak at various times based on their elevation. 

The two best places to see them are at: Craggy  Pinnacle Trail
Roan Mountain

But they
Do you get stuck wondering how to make your wedding day your own? I talk a lot about infusing your personalities into your day and and choosing intentional details...but are you still like...what does that actually mean!?!?

If I were doing my weddin
Wait, does this sound like YOU?

✔️ You don’t want a big traditional church wedding but you you’re also unsure what eloping looks like and what options there are in between those two? 

✔️Your options feel endless - you can do whatever yo
11 years of loving you. To some that’s a lot and to others it’s a little, but either way, I can say marriage is freaking awesome and I’m so glad I get to do it all with you @jakepackett ❤️

Photos 1&2 - @venturingvows 
Photo 4 -
Anyone else feel most at home outside in nature? It’s my happy place, and usually something my couples relate with and why they end up choosing a wedding in nature. It doesn’t hurt that nature is both so inspiring and calming. A pretty go
What always inspires me most about my couples is their confidence to say,

That isn’t us.
We don’t want to spend our money on that.
Those aren’t the memories I want to make.
That’s not important to us.
That’s not how we

Erika of Erika El Photography is an adventurous elopement and intimate wedding photographer based in North Carolina and Colorado serving couples in the Blue Ridge Mountains and San Juan Mountains, but available worldwide for destination weddings.

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