Luke & Sarah: A Shenandoah Mountain Elopement at Sunrise | Shenandoah National Park | Virginia Elopement Photographer

Shenandoah Mountain Elopement | Shenandoah National Park | Virginia Elopement | Appalachian Mountains

True love is proven to withstand all elements. For Luke & Sarah, they’re love definitely pushed boundaries but, in the end, their Shenandoah Mountain Elopement was pretty spectacular!

With plans to elope in Utah before the world changed in early 2020, they dreamed of adventure and excitement for their new beginning. As we all know though, restrictions took over and their travel plans altered. However, we are so blessed to call Virginia home. It’s often said the west coast is the best coast and that adventure lies in the desert but I’m here to prove, beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. Though she has been sitting patient & silent, the east coast is finally getting the recognition she deserves and is rapidly showing off her beauty, especially in Shenandoah National Park!

Having traveled from Roanoke to Shenandoah, Luke, Sarah & their sweet minister met me at sunrise where we hiked a small trail that opened up into a jaw dropping view of the rolling Appalachian Mountains. Beaming with emotion, these two voiced their vows before God, exchanged rings on a cliff & shared their first kiss as husband & wife through gusty winds! Talk about an adventure elopement!

After their clifftop ceremony, we popped the champagne, snuggled A LOT and explored the rocks to capture every windblown look we could. Luke & Sarah are naturally outdoorsy and active individuals! They love to hike, ride bikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway and travel so having a national park elopement was fitting for their marriage journey!

With Sarah’s fitted off the shoulder wedding gown, her wildly colorful bouquet and their infectious smiles, it was hard not to squeal with excitement after every picture I took. Although it’s not the Utah elopement they originally planned for, their sunrise elopement in the Shenandoah Mountains truly was breathtaking and a legacy they will cherish forever.

Photographer: Anna Bowser Photography

Location: Shenandoah National Park

Minister: Brian Morgan

Floral Designer: Petal & Pail

Dress Shop: David's Bridal

Suit: Joseph A. Bank

Bowtie Designer: Designs by Guillermo

Hair & Makeup: Herself