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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
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About
North Carolina Packages
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About
North Carolina Packages
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Grandfather Mountain State Park Elopement with Family / Amanda + Carter
Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 2/23/24 Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 2/23/24

Grandfather Mountain State Park Elopement with Family / Amanda + Carter

Amanda and Carter gathered a handful of guests and traveled to Banner Elk, NC to have their wedding at Grandfather Mountain State Park.

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Luxury Mountain Cabin Elopement in Asheville
Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 2/6/24 Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 2/6/24

Luxury Mountain Cabin Elopement in Asheville

Julia and Kyle rented this incredible luxury cabin nestled in the mountains for their summer wedding where they could celebrate all weekend with their family.

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Fall Hiking Elopement in Boone, NC / Sarah + Daniel
Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 12/13/23 Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 12/13/23

Fall Hiking Elopement in Boone, NC / Sarah + Daniel

A relaxing fall elopement hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Boone, NC.

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Ouray Jeep Elopement Guide
Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 10/11/23 Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 10/11/23

Ouray Jeep Elopement Guide

This Ouray Jeep Elopement Guide will help you plan the most incredible adventure elopement in the San Juan mountains. This blog includes how to elope in Ouray, get to locations only accessible by 4x4 vehicles, and so much more!

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Crested Butte Colorado Elopement Bridal Session
Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 9/27/23 Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 9/27/23

Crested Butte Colorado Elopement Bridal Session

Epic bridal portraits among the wildflowers in Crested Butte.

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Mountain Elopement in Stunning Fall Foliage / Nicole + Allen
Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 9/18/23 Weddings & Elopements Erika Packett 9/18/23

Mountain Elopement in Stunning Fall Foliage / Nicole + Allen

An epic fall elopement with incredible fall foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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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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