A sunrise elopement with private vows, a tiny homemade bouquet and cinnamon rolls completed these nuptials on the Foothills Parkway in Tennessee. This elopement turned out to be absolute perfection at a lovely location in the woods. We started our hike in the dark from the parking area a half hour before sunrise and reached the watch tower just at daybreak. The sunset that followed was so wonderful with the peek fall colors popping over the mountains (our favorite is the winding road in the distance). Look Rock Observation Tower is a hidden gem location. We loved the huge boulders and trail that was so easy peasy to hike; paved most of the way.
For us, as photographers, it’s so sweet to watch couples say their vows to each other in a private setting. This happens a lot at big weddings, don’t get me wrong, but a true elopement with just the couple is raw and so real. There’s no big party to rush to or guests to entertain and feed. Our couples can just be with each other and time slows down. Plus, cinnamon rolls, y’all!
