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About
North Carolina Packages
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About
North Carolina Packages
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Pros and Cons of Doing a First Look at Your Wedding
Planning Tips & Resources Erika Packett 1/10/24 Planning Tips & Resources Erika Packett 1/10/24

Pros and Cons of Doing a First Look at Your Wedding

Should you do a first look at your wedding? That's what so many engaged couples wonder, which is why I wrote a blog all about that topic. Read my blog to learn what I believe to be the pros and cons of doing a first look on your wedding day!

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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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7 Best Small Wedding Venues in Colorado
Planning Tips & Resources Erika Packett 11/28/23 Planning Tips & Resources Erika Packett 11/28/23

7 Best Small Wedding Venues in Colorado

If you want to have an intimate wedding in Colorado, then you need to check out my blog, all about the 5 Best Small Wedding Venues in Colorado! I know wedding planning can be overwhelming, so I hope this helps you get excited about the planning process and see all the amazing venues out there!

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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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Great Sand Dunes National Park Engagement
Engagement & Adventure Erika Packett 9/27/23 Engagement & Adventure Erika Packett 9/27/23

Great Sand Dunes National Park Engagement

Read all about my experience at Great Sand Dunes National Park with sandboarding and how to plan your trip to the park for your engagement photos.

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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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Some words are just meant for each other. 

My couples often choose to do private vows so they can be the most true and vulnerable selves knowing only they will hear the promises shared. Standing in front of guests, being the center of attention can
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

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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