December 28, 2022

Jewish Elopement in NC Mountains

If you’ve been curious about how to mix the traditional with the non-traditional for your wedding experience, J + B’s Jewish elopement will provide the perfect inspiration for you! Enjoy their film below, or scroll through the photos to learn more about their story. And if you didn’t already know, I captured and edited both their video and photos myself (it’s my specialty)! Be sure to check out the gallery when you’re done to see more

A rundown of their elopement day:

We started out the morning hiking under the stars. It was so clear and beautiful that morning, giving us a great view of the milky way.

As the sun came up, they got ready separately, on opposite sides of the knob to prepare for a first look.

Once they watched the sun come up and enjoyed seeing each other in their wedding outfits, they moved into vows. They didn’t plan on reading their vows from their phones, but they accidentally forgot the vow books in the car before the hike. Thankfully they had a copy!

After really sweet and loving vows (make sure to listen to them in the video at the beginning of the blog), we packed everything up and headed back down the trail. I always like to take a lot of time during hikes to let couples explore and enjoy the journey. Hiking shouldn’t be rushed. It’s all about looking at all the beautiful views, gorgeous light, and cool plants along the way.

A couple is hiking through a lush, green forest holding hands with their wedding clothes on for their Jewish elopement.

We piled in the cars once we got back to the parking lot and headed to a new location. There, we met up with their immediate family to sign paperwork and have a more official ceremony. I love when couples are able to mix together time alone for an adventure and time with loved ones when they would like both.

A rabbi is signing paperwork while a bride and groom stand by with their siblings during their Jewish elopement.

A bride walks around her groom during the beginning of their Jewish elopement ceremony in the woods.

A family is getting set up at the beginning of a Jewish ceremony in the forest.

A couple stands laughing during their Jewish elopement ceremony in the forest.

A couple stands holding hands during a Jewish elopement in the forest.

A couple stands holding hands during a Jewish elopement in the forest. A man with a yarmulkes stands in the foreground.

A couple stands side by side with their eyes closed and a Tallit is wrapped around them and their Rabbi prays over them during their Jewish elopement celebration. They are standing in a forest surrounded by trees and rhododendron.

A bride cheers while her husband breaks the glass during their jewish elopement celebration. They are standing in a forest surrounded by trees and rhododendron.

After a beautiful Jewish elopement ceremony, the brides parents played and sang a song for them during the first dance. It was such a sweet way to include them in the day!