Elopement days are always some of my FAVES. Getting to follow just you two around with my camera as your Knoxville elopement photographer and seeing the pure energy and excitement all day?? That’s my shit!! 

If you’re dreaming of an easy and laidback (but still cool AF) Knoxville elopement, you won’t want to miss these elopement ideas from Katie and Falon’s gorgeous, moody day!! 

My FAVE Elopement Ideas from Katie and Falon’s City Elopement

Katie and Falon’s day had legit everything I love about elopements: it was easy, it was romantic, and it was fun as HELLLL. And above everything else?? It was so THEM!! 

That’s one of the main reasons I love elopements as a Knoxville elopement photographer: you get to make it completely yours and do whatever the fuck you want, and you already know I’m so here for it!! 

Here are some elopement ideas that I LOVED from this day, for you to create your own ‘lil dream wedding day:

Getting Ready Together

A trend I’m absolutely loving is couples getting ready for their wedding or elopement together. Because those quiet moments?? The excitement?? It’s SO damn good! Not to mention (from the Knoxville elopement photographer’s side of things), it makes the dreamiest, most romantic pics!! 

Katie and Falon got ready at Hotel Cleo, which is one of my favorite Knoxville spots. It’s moody, it’s editorial, and it has IMMACULATE vibes for elopement photos. And these getting ready photos?? Yeah. They show you why. 

Courthouse Elopement Vibesss

Courthouse elopements have my whole ass heart. There’s something so special about choosing to just take yourselves down to the city hall and do the damn thing!! Katie and Falon officially tied the knot at the Knoxville Courthouse, and it was the SWEETEST. 

Make it a Whole Day

A morning ceremony, then a celebratory brunch, then portraits, then a celebration?? That gets a HELL YESSSSS from me!! 

Your timeline gets to be whatever TF you want (here’s my guide to planning one that feels easy and SO you), so if you’re dreaming of an all-day event… It’s yours, babes. 

Katie and Falon did this, and it looked like getting ready at the hotel, heading to the courthouse, getting brunch and drinks at the Oliver Royale, taking city elopement pics (duh), then a party later on. The vibes?? 10/10, all fucking day long!! 

The PARTAYYY: Celebrating Your Knoxville Elopement

Whether your celebration is you two going home, throwing on pajamas, pouring a glass of champagne, and watching Love Island, or gathering all your people at your fave restaurant… You’ve gotta celebrate somehow!! 

Katie and Falon had a party the night of their elopement at Otsu, and I LOVED it!! Not only because the food was BOMB, but also because it was so nice to see them with all their best people who came to celebrate their love. Legit a win-win. 

How to Plan Your Elopement With These Elopement Ideas

Obsessed with the vibes??? Yeah. Same. 

Now that the fun stuff is covered, let’s get into how to actually plan your elopement, keeping alllll of these elopement ideas in mind!! 

Create a Guest List

Elopements are fun because you can really have as FEW people as you want. So, all my gals who are shy or introverted (or would just rather spend the day focusing on each other and not hundreds of people)… This is the kinda day for you!! 

Your guest list will totally depend on your location, too, so always check with your space to see how many people you can have. 

Choose Your Location

You can basically elope anywhere you want. National parks, courthouses, Airbnbs… The world is your oyster!! My top tip as a Knoxville elopement photographer?? Pick the place that feels true to you, whether it’s in nature or in the middle of a city. Love that for you!! 

Nail Down the Vibes

Okay, babes. Your design options for a Knoxville elopement?? Literally endless!! Lucky for you, Katie and Falon’s is showing you what a moody AF, super cool elopement looks like, and if you need more elopement ideas… Don’t miss Chloe and Angela’s bold Valentine’s Day-themed elopement!! 

Here are a few more design ideas for your elopement that I CANNOTTT get enough of: 

• Head out to nature and do a full nature-inspired wedding!! You can reference this Montana elopement and this Great Smokies elopement for inspo. 
• Pick a theme. This Renaissance-esque wedding?? I dream about it all the damn time!! 
• Go full retro. Disco balls and retro dresses and shoes like these Larroudes?? I’M SATTT. 

Create a Timeline That Feels Like You

There are so many timeline combos you can choose from for your elopement, but the most important part of the day is that you feel happy and 100% yourself!! Create a timeline that has exactly what you want in mind, whether that’s a party with your besties, good ass food, or even just tons of alone time with you and your lover!! 

Wild Alchemy Photo | Knoxville Elopement Photographer

If you loved Katie and Falon’s elopement, don’t miss their downtown Knoxville engagement session, too. Capturing their love is SOOO special to me, because, I mean, look how damn cute they are!!! 

A day like this might just be calling your name, and if it is… I actually CANNOTTT wait to meet you, babes!! Inquire here about booking me today!!