Adventure Wedding experiences created for you to truly feel
As Walt Whitman so poetically put it, “I swear to you there are divine things more beautiful than words can tell.” Our belief is that, within a moment between two souls, there exists an invisible bond, a magnetism that cannot be defined. This connection is ethereal, unspoken, and surpasses our own mind’s capacity to understand. What evades our consciousness, however, reveals itself in the rhythmic beating of our hearts. In this rhythm, there is no greater truth; a feeling of Homeward that will never leave you. It is our passion to co-create an adventure that nourishes your relationship as you add this new chapter to your story. We engage with you and your partner in ways which intentionally lead you into the spaces of the heart. For weddings, we help navigate timelines that advocate for intimate connection while still embracing the nature of the unique venue experience. For elopements, we assist you through the entire planning process by discovering the best location to get married, bringing in important elements, and allowing space for your vision to come to life in an unforgettable experience.
Meet your all-inclusive adventure Guides
We're Julie Crawford and Colin James, adventure wedding and elopement photographers based in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. We travel around the world crafting experiences that are meaningful and fulfilling. With a documentary approach, we focus on creating an intimate space for you to interact and genuinely connect.
We have experienced, in our own story, the beauty and magic of the Universe and we know there are no coincidences. We believe in the power of alignment, intention, and bringing that passion into your sacred moment. With open hearts and minds, we are here to see things as they really are and we want to be a part of your journey.
Magnolia + Ember goes beyond the surface of photography. We embrace the story that lives within your connection and work as a team with you to build the detailed unfolding of your wedding. As ordained officiants, you have the option to choose either of us to tailor your ceremony to reflect and honor your relationship. Let’s manifest the adventurous wedding your soul yearns for.
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all-inclusive adventure Guides
Hurricane Helene brought chaos and change into the lives of so many people, but Asheville and surrounding areas on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina became impassable. For us, and Jackie and Dave, this meant a last minute change of elopement plans. In only 4 days, we pivoted, crafting the adventure of a lifetime in Vermont.
Mount Mansfield
Déja Imani and Jessie renewed their wedding vows at Kuwohi, the highest point in Tennessee, to symbolize the highest Self they both represent today. We started and finished their elopement experience at Roamstead campground spending quality time together and focusing on the intimacy of their connection.
LGBTQ+ Elopement
Get an adventure photographer team who will camp all night in high winds, sleet, and below freezing just to be the first ones on the mountain for your surprise proposal as dawn paints the sky. We helped Jose plan the experience with one main goal… keeping the moment an actual surprise from Deanna!
