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.
The journey all began with an Iceland elopement amidst the mystic beauty of nature. From there, I began traveling alone and found my spirit soaring high above the mountains and swaying with the ocean waves. Travel became more than just about exploring earthly wonders, but venturing into the uncharted territories of self.
Déja Imani and Jessie renewed their wedding vows at Kuwohi (formerly Clingmans Dome), 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.
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!
I wrote a poetry book about the adventurous journey of awakening to my highest Self. Pages are filled with self-reflection discovered in lyrical verses and Mother Nature’s churches, and photographs from solo adventures where I pushed beyond my comfort zone in order to expand and learn who I was when no one else was around.
