Best Places to Elope in Georgia
Georgia is an incredible place to elope because there are so many options! You can get married at a beach, lake, in the mountains, in the woods, in a canyon, in a field of old oak trees, or in the city. It’s all based on your preferences as a couple! I have endless location knowledge available to you as your photographer based on guest list, preferences, privacy, and activities. The perfect location is out there for you and I will help you find it! Here are some popular requests for elopement locations:
Mountains
North GA is known for beautiful mountain views! There are overlooks you can drive up to or hikes you can do for a more adventurous and secluded view. You have the Blue Ridge Mountains and part of the Appalachian Trail that give spectacular views and backdrops for your elopement.
Some of my favorites are Yonah Mountain, Blood Mountain, Cloudland Canyon, Providence Canyon, Black Rock Mountain and there are so many more! These are all located in North Georgia which means cute downtown areas, fresh mountain air and plenty of wineries! It also allows for easy access to explore the neighboring states like Tennessee and the Carolina’s!
Beach
South Georgia has unique beaches and beautiful old cities and Oak trees. There is so much history in these cities which provides endless location and variety for your adventure elopement. For those wanting a lot of options, this is a great location for you! Have dinner in the city, get married on the beach, and explore town after. Take portraits on the beach, in the city and under the Oak trees and it will look like you had 3 different weddings all within 10 miles.
Some great options are Savannah, Jekyll Island, Cumberland Island, St Simon Island, and Tybee Island.
Lakes
There are so many lakes throughout Georgia that it’s easy to find some privacy, especially on a weekday, to have an intimate elopement. Lakes also offer so many great opportunities for adventure! You can camp, hike, swim, jetski, boat, or paddle board! It’s a beautiful place for a ceremony and a great option to adventure before and after your ceremony. Find a lake with blue water or with a mountain backdrop for an epic elopement.
Some great lake options are Lake Blue Ridge, Vogel, Black Rock, and Red Top Mountain. Most of these locations are in the North Georgia Mountains with cool hikes and cute downtowns nearby. North Georgia also has some great wineries to explore! Red Top Mountain is a little closer to the city which can mean easier travel and some great nearby stays and eateries!
Waterfalls
GA has over 700 waterfalls! So many to choose from! There are some that you have to hike to and some that are less strenuous. Waterfalls are great options to keep cool at a summer wedding or they can be a beautiful icy backdrop in the winter if the temperature drops enough!
My favorites are Cloudland Canyon, Toccoa Falls, Tallulah Gorge, and Amicalola Falls. Toccoa Falls and Tallulah Gorge are fairly close to each other in Eastern GA. Toccoa Falls must be rented out but allows for a totally private ceremony. Tallulah has great hiking and views and if you are up for a challenge you can get a permit to hike the gorge floor (it’s one of the prettiest places I’ve ever swam!!)! Cloudland Canyon is in North West Georgia near the Tennessee line. It is close to Chattanooga, TN which is a great place to explore! Amicalola Falls is located in Northern Georgia near Blue Ridge which has lots of mountains and the cutest downtown areas for exploring!
I have visited and scouted all of these locations (and more!) and if not, I will pack my bag and head out to scout locations for you! I want to work with you to make your wildest and adventurous elopement dreams come true!
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