Wild Hearts on Black Balsam Knob

Hannah & Patrick chose a love story written in wind and ridgelines when they eloped atop Black Balsam Knob—one of North Carolina’s most breathtaking mountaintops. With sweeping 360° views and golden light pouring over the Blue Ridge, their ceremony felt like something out of a dream.

They hiked up together in the early morning, boots dusty and hearts full, choosing intention over tradition and presence over perfection. At the summit, surrounded by open skies and the soft rustle of mountain grass, they exchanged vows—just the two of them, completely present, completely seen.

No chairs. No programs. Just wild beauty, deep love, and the vast, open sky as witness.

These are the moments that remind us why elopements matter. It’s not about skipping the big wedding—it’s about choosing what feels right. And for these two, that meant Black Balsam’s windblown peaks, wild love, and forever promises made under the endless sky.