Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Smoky Mountain Micro Wedding & Elopement Specialists
Since 2004, New Beginning Photography has specialized in transforming Smoky Mountain elopements into seamless, joy-filled experiences. Our approach combines 20 years of expertise with a photographer-centric perspective to alleviate stress and ensure every detail is meticulously handled. We offer personalized elopement planning, including location selection, permits, officiant coordination, and professional photography. Our team prioritizes client needs, providing a dedicated concierge service and a proprietary planning dashboard for organization.With over 5,000 couples served, we maintain a commitment to quality through licensed National Park operations, award-winning photography, and curated vendor partnerships. Our services include custom storybook albums, unlimited image downloads, and comprehensive Tennessee marriage license guidance. We guarantee a stress-free experience through transparent communication and a no-pressure consultation process, ensuring clients feel confident in their wedding decisions.
Services
Elopement Packages
Wedding Photography
Storybook Albums
Family Portraits
Officiant Services
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have 20 years of experience specializing in Smoky Mountain weddings
- Our proprietary planning dashboard organizes all wedding details in one app
- Award-winning photographer Eric Gebhart personally photographs every elopement
- We guarantee stress-free experiences with no-pressure consultations
- Licensed to operate in Great Smoky Mountains National Park since 2008
What people say
Perfect and stress-free
Gorgeous photos
Highly recommend
Breathtaking location
Professional photographer
Services
Elopement Packages
Customized elopement packages include National Park permits, officiant services, and professional photography. Our planning dashboard organizes details while our concierge handles logistics. Packages accommodate guest groups of varying sizes at approved Smoky Mountain locations.
Wedding Photography
Award-winning photography by Eric Gebhart featuring professional editing and 8 business day delivery. Packages include password-protected galleries with high-resolution downloads and optional storybook albums showcasing mountain backdrops.
Storybook Albums
Premium 8x8 deluxe albums with handcrafted construction and vibrant photo reproduction. Albums include professionally designed layouts selected from your complete wedding gallery, available within 3 weeks of your ceremony.
Family Portraits
Professional portrait sessions capturing family moments against Smoky Mountain backdrops. Services include location guidance, posing direction, and edited image selections delivered through secure online galleries.
Officiant Services
Licensed officiant coordination including ceremony customization and marriage license filing. We schedule experienced officiants familiar with mountain venues and handle all logistical arrangements for your wedding day.
People
Eric Gebhart
Owner & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 20+ years specializing in Smoky Mountain weddings. Personally photographs every elopement package while managing National Park permits and vendor relationships.
Questions
How long have you specialized in Smoky Mountain elopements?
We've specialized in Smoky Mountain weddings since 2004, with over 5,000 couples served and 20 years of photography expertise.
Can we include guests at our mountain elopement?
Yes, our packages accommodate guests. Location capacity ranges from 10-40 attendees depending on venue restrictions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Who will photograph our wedding ceremony?
Award-winning photographer Eric Gebhart personally photographs every elopement package. He has specialized in mountain weddings for 20+ years.
Do you have National Park ceremony locations?
Yes, we're licensed with Commercial Use Authorization for Great Smoky Mountains National Park since 2008, including special use permits.
How do you help organize wedding details?
Our proprietary smartphone dashboard organizes contracts, photos, directions, and vendor info with offline access for seamless planning.
What wedding packages do you offer?
We offer elopement, simple wedding, and photography packages including permits, officiant services, and custom storybook albums.
