Old Edwards Inn Elopement

On a golden July afternoon, Mitch and Shaina chose to begin their forever at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn in Highlands, NC—a place where the quiet majesty of the Blue Ridge Mountains holds sacred space for love stories. Their journey began far from these hills, in Ukraine, where Shaina first hired Mitch as her security detail. An eight-hour car ride later, their lives were forever entwined. When they chose 7/7 as their elopement date, it wasn’t just a number—it was a symbol of completion, of God’s perfect timing, of joy that had been written long before either of them knew it.

What made this Old Edwards Inn elopement unforgettable wasn’t just the sweeping mountain views or the elegant charm of the venue—it was the way love overflowed. After sharing private vows, Shaina’s excitement couldn’t be contained. She kissed Mitch before the officiant even finished speaking, a spontaneous, joy-filled moment that spoke louder than any script could. It was the kind of kiss that said, “I’ve already chosen you for forever.” These are the moments that matter—the ones that can’t be staged, the ones that will be remembered long after flowers fade and music quiets.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a photographer will notice the sacred, in-between details of your day—the tears, the laughter, the unpolished miracles—this is where I lean in. An elopement at Old Edwards Inn is more than a venue; it’s an altar of memory. My role isn’t to pose you into something you’re not, but to help you feel safe, known, and fully present. Your photos won’t just look beautiful—they’ll feel like you. They’ll carry the weight of legacy, the kind that one day your children will hold in their hands and say, “This is where it all began.”

Venue & Catering: Old Edwards Inn

Planner: Pinnacle WNC

Flowers: Floressence

HMU: Carly Marie Artistry, Natalie Mabry

Cake: Mrs. Sugar Booger

DJ: Sound Choice DJ

Dress & Gown: Elisa Ness

Mitch and Shaina said I do in the beautiful summer mountains of Highlands, NC at Old Edwards Inn.