Cherish every single moment
by New Beginnings Photography since 2004
So you’ve decided to ditch the big - expensive - stressful wedding and elope in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.
Now, you find yourself drowning in the chaos of decisions, details, and logistics.
The stress of budgets, the fear of the unknown, and the desire for perfection are beginning to cloud the joy of planning your special day.
(Remember, this was suppose to be fun?)
Don't worry. You've got this!
• Your Smoky Mountain elopement is transformed from a daunting task into a seamless, joy-filled experience.
• You'll find our approach is unique—designed from a photographer's perspective.
• You'll feel the peace of mind that comes from working with a seasoned Gatlinburg wedding specialist who has served more than 5000 couples during the last 20 years.
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Takes just 2 minutes - custom-tailored to your style and vision
Feeling confident that your decisions have been informed and intentional. No detail has been left to chance. Allowing you to embrace every emotion, treasure every detail and
cherish every single moment.
“Everyone went above and beyond, our wedding was perfect and stress-free.”
You don’t need to have it all figured out. Let’s walk through the steps together.
Picture your perfect Smoky Mountain wedding day, The people, the place, and the feeling you want to remember.
Decide what truly matters to you, and let go of the rest. This is your day — it should reflect your vision and values.
Once your vision feels right, I’ll take it from there — location, permits, photography, officiant, and more.
Cherish every single moment of a day that’s simple, beautiful, and fully yours.
Avoid the...
Frustration of realizing you've overpaid for a service that has fallen short of your expectations.
Feeling of uncertainty that details have been missed.
Disappointment when your big day is over, and you feel like you missed it.
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Get a free personalized elopement guide designed around your vision, budget, and priorities.
Amazing locations...
Browse a selection of the most breathtaking locations in the Smoky Mountains, click on the pictures for more details. >>>
Epic imagery...
Every image displayed on this website showcases real couples captured during real Gatlinburg weddings in the Smokies. All photographs are by Eric Gebhart, the owner and photographer of New Beginnings.
20 years!!! We've been helping couples just like you plan elopements in Gatlinburg, TN since 2004
Yes, you are welcome to have guests at your elopement!
All elopement packages are photographed by award winning photographer Eric Gebhart
If you let us know the type of location you'd like, we can recommend the best place(s) for you to get married.
Yes, we are happy to recommend reputable businesses that can help you.
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Yes, we are specifically licensed to provide wedding, elopement and photography services in the National Park.
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