An intimate elopement at Dolly Sods, West Virginia in October

Eloping in Dolly Sods is not for the faint of heart. With the most unpredictable weather patterns in West Virginia, most of our couples take a gamble when they choose Dolly Sods for their elopement location. October brings a variety of challenges including an influx of tourists to the area, thunderstorms, high winds, and low temperatures. Although every single time we’ve shot an elopement at Dolly Sods, the weather has been perfect. With the exception of a few super intense foggy days (although it made the dreamiest photos), we have seriously been lucky with the weather up on this fickle mountain. Jeahna and Isaias’ special day in October was no different. Mild temperatures, moody skies, and having the place practically to ourselves (because they eloped on a Wednesday!) made for the most special day.

A couple kisses after just getting married at Dolly Sods in West Virginia.

After saying their vows on a plateau overlooking the valley below, J+I frolicked in the last remaining fields of blueberry bushes, popping champagne to celebrate along the way. We ended our evening together with a small fireside reception, complete with a pizza, a charcuterie board, and a pie to ease the sweet tooth. This day was perfect in every way.

An elopement suit hands from the truck of a couple who prepares to get married at Dolly Sods
Vow books for an elopement lay in the grass at Dolly Sods in WV.
A groom writes his vows in an elopement vow book prior to getting married in West Virginia
Bridal boots for a mountain elopement in West Virginia
A couple gets dressed together before their mountain elopement in West Virginia.
A bride laughs with her flower crown prior to her mountain elopement.
A bride places a flower crown on her head before saying I do at Dolly Sods.
A bride and groom get ready together before their elopement in WV.
An unclose photo of bridal boots for a mountain elopement
An overview of what it looks like to elope at Dolly Sods.
A black and white image of a couple during their east coast elopement.
A couple exchanges private vows during their adventurous elopement on the east coast.
An overview of an accessible mountain location for an adventurous elopement on the east coast.
An emotional moment between a couple during their private vows.
Elopement inspiration with a simple dress and a boho flower crown.
A couple places a wedding color and leash on their dog during their adventurous elopement.
A bride smiles in her elopement dress and flower crown.
A couple exchanges rings during their elopement in WV.
A first kiss as newlyweds.
An intimate embrace between newlyweds during their adventurous elopement in West Virginia.
A couple walks through the blueberry bushes at Dolly Sods.
Storytelling imagery from elopement photographer and videographer, The Breiters.
A couple poses at Dolly Sods after their elopement.
Modern elopement photography by The Breiters out of West Virginia.
A bride kisses her groom after their intimate elopement on the east coast.
A playful wedding photograph at Dolly Sods.
A couple exchanges a kiss on their elopement day.
A couple walks through Dolly Sods on their elopement day.
Elopement ideas on the east coast, including a boho flower crown and a fireside reception.
A bride walks with her bridal cape.
A bride sways her bridal cape on a mountain during her elopement.
A bride looks at the camera on her elopement day.
A bride smiles at the photographer during her elopement at Dolly Sods.
Dolly Sods is the place to elope in WV.
A sweet embrace between a couple on their wedding day.
A couple looks at each other on their wedding day.
A bride in a simple elopement dress and a bridal cape stands with her new husband.
A black and white photograph taken during an adventurous elopement on the east coast.
A couple walks through the mountains after their adventurous elopement.
A couple poses for a photograph at Dolly Sods.
A groom carries this brides bridal cape during their mountain elopement.
A sweet kiss between newlyweds in West Virginia.
A bride sways her bridal cape during her mountain elopement.
Walking hand in hand, a couple makes their way to their elopement reception.
Candid photographs during an adventurous elopement.
A couple faces the photographer during their adventurous elopement.
A bride looks at the photographer taking her photo.
A groom kisses the bride during their mountain wedding in WV.
Autumn flowers at Dolly Sods.
A close up image of wedding rings.
A black and white photograph of wedding rings.
An October moon at Dolly Sods
An elopement picnic reception in West Virginia.
Elopement ideas like a charcuterie board and a campfire.
An elopement celebration with pie and champagne.
A fireside picnic reception at Dolly Sods.
A couple cuts their pie at their elopement picnic reception.
A couple makes s'mores around the campfire at their mountain elopement.
A quick kiss before ending the night at Dolly Sods.

As always, if these photographs resonate with you and an adventurous elopement has peaked your interest, we will be super stoked to hear from you. We’re taking on five more elopements in October (2022) and if Dolly Sods is on your adventure list- hit us up.

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