North Carolina Micro Wedding
Photographer & Planner
Helping adventurous couples celebrate their love without compromise.
A day nestled in the Appalachian Mountains focused on your love, and those you love most.
Is this the experience you envision?
No rigid traditions. Everything boiled down to the core essentials - an unforgettable adventure with your favorite person and closest people.
Whatever you are envisioning; it’s possible.
Whether you’re exchanging your vows at the foot of a mountain or in the middle of a farm, whether you’re partying with your people at a vacation rental off the Blue Ridge Parkway or playing yard games and eating wood fired pizza at a rustic lodge, there are no limitations on what your micro-wedding can look like.
Stunning views, and vibes you choose.
Let’s build you an experience that prioritizes
nature and the people you can’t live without.
Meet your local Western North Carolina Micro Wedding Photography & Planning Experts
Curating all the details, and capturing every moment.
Hi! We’re Hannah & Becca, your trusty local micro wedding photography and planning team! As outdoor enthusiasts, we love to connect with nature-loving couples who value centering their wedding around their love for each other and Mother Earth!
North Carolina is home, and we’re honestly just as obsessed with it as you are. Our friendship grew on the trails of Southern Appalachia, and we understand the deep sentimental connection many feel to it. There is nothing quite like these rich green forest and sprawling grassy balds.
We know that planning a non-traditional wedding can be overwhelming, which is why we’re dedicated to making this experience as seamless as possible. You should enjoy planning your wedding, so why don’t we take over the hard stuff, and leave the fun parts to you? Sound like a plan?!
Why hire a micro wedding photographer and planner together?
So your micro wedding can look like this!
Intentionally designed and coordinated by Becca, and artfully documented by Hannah.
Let’s talk micro wedding venues. After working with our fair share of couples, we have some advice!
First: It’s ok to not know what you don’t know, we’ve got you!
Second: There are plenty of beautiful venues and vacation rentals out there that could be perfect for your day, but you don’t have to stress about that yet! We know micro weddings (and North Carolina!) so well, it’s easy for us to talk you through what types of events thrive where. We are by your side to help with all the venue questions, research, and budgeting!
But, curiosity is normal.
That’s why we built venue guides for your inspiration!!
CUSTOM MICRO WEDDING PACKAGES
Two experts, one package, and a seamless experience customized intentionally for you.
Because a unique experience requires a unique package.
The Trail Magic Experience is unlike any other. We fully customize our packages for your unique needs and priorities and always include services from both a micro wedding photographer AND micro wedding planner, so you are fully supported through the entire wedding planning process.
Custom Micro Wedding Packages Inclusions:
6 hrs to Multi Day Photo Coverage by Hannah
Virtual Planning Services from Becca, with hands on assistance to manage all aspects of the planning and design process: including, but not limited to, booking vendors, location planning, accommodation and travel recommendations, decor design, etc.
Custom Planning Portal, to keep every detail organized and accessible.
Day-of-Coordination Services from Becca to seamlessly manage your timeline
High-Resolution Online gallery with full printing rights
48 hr sneak peeks
Travel Costs for any Western NC location
The Trail Map
From the moment you inquire, to the final gallery delivery, we make your experience seamless.
STEP 1: INQUIRE
1) Fill out our Contact Form!
2) Schedule your video call! Share your vision, love story, & ask allll the questions.
STEP 2: BOOK
1) You pick from 3 packages completely customized to your day
2) Sign contract & pay retainer to start planning!
STEP 3: PLAN
1) Becca guides you step-by-step through planning your dream elopement day!
2) Hannah builds your photo plan to ensure your memories are captured!
STEP 4: CELEBRATE
1) Hannah captures it all!
2) Becca alleviates your day-of worries by coordinating vendors, set up, tear down, and everything in between!
3) YOU have the best time with your friends & fam!
STEP 5: REMINISCE
1) Sneak peeks from Hannah in
48 hrs!
2) Within 8 weeks, you’ll have your full gallery to share, print, and cherish!
Wondering where to get married in Western North Carolina?
See where we specialize.
Personalized location options are always part of our process, but in the meantime,
here are some of our favorite places!
Hot Springs
Great Smoky Mountains
Asheville
And don’t you worry, we have hidden gem spots too.
Frequently Asked Questions
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As soon as you know you have interest in working with us! We work with a wide range of planning timelines for both elopements and micro-weddings. There is no one-size-fits all answer to this question. We will be fully transparent about what you can expect, whether it be 2 months out of 12 months out from your desired date.
Please note our 2027 calendar will open in late February of 2026. If you would like to join our wait-list, feel free to reach out!
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Because everyone’s wedding days are so different. our packages are all custom built. With that said, you are investing in two vendors when you invest in our services, and that is reflected in our package costs. If you would like to learn more about what you should plan to budget for your micro-wedding, you can check out this blog post! For elopement budget planning, you can check out this blog post!
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You do not! We love when couples come to us with some date flexibility. We will chat through your priorities together and offer date suggestions based on your desires and our travel schedule.
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Absolutely not! Helping you find your dream venue is often part of our planning process! No matter where you are in your search for the perfect venue, we are happy to help!
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Hannah lives in Colorado, and Becca in Western North Carolina. We have deep ties and attachments to both places, and couldn't pick just one! So we monopolize on the best times of year in each- spring in North Carolina for lush green vibes and perfect temps, summer in Colorado for wildflowers and warmth at elevation, and bits of fall in each state! The aspens peak in Colorado in September, while WNC’s colors pop off in mid-late October. We are happy to work anywhere in Colorado or WNC, but some of our favorite spots include:
Crested Butte, The San Juans, Granby, and Boulder/Longmont in CO.
The Smokies, Roan Highlands, the Waynesville/Sylva & Brevard areas in NC.
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We come as a packaged deal! Not just because we are real life besties, but because we truly feel that our partnership is what makes our experience so great! We balance each other and work together in ways that only benefit you! Levels of each of our services/involvement can vary depending on needs, but we do not operate separately.
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Our packages include our services, and do not include outside services. Becca will be your liaison with other vendors, but you will pay them directly for their services. Every services included in your package will be detailed in your proposal and contract.
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You know what they say… rain on a wedding day is lucky! With that said, your safety is of upmost important to us, and we aren’t exactly traditional in the way our weddings run. We do not book any weddings/elopements back to back, and leave flexibility to pivot timelines for elopements in case of inclement weather. For micro-weddings, we will work together to formulate a backup weather plan. Not every day is going to be sunshiny and warm, but we assure you that some of our favorite days have happened in less than ideal weather! Not to mention, some cloud cover often makes for the best photos!
Think we’re a great fit for your North Carolina micro wedding dreams?
We can’t wait to meet you!
Join the Trail Family
Let’s get the planning party started!
Complete the contact form below to inquire, and we’ll be in touch in the next 48 hours!
