MOUNTAIN WATERFALLS: THE CASCADES ON THE NANTAHALA RIVER

The “Cascades,” mountain waterfalls on the Upper Nantahala River, are an ideal location for pre-ceremony wedding photos. Stairs make the falls easy to access – even in a wedding dress!

If you chose Nantahala as the setting for your wedding, then you’re most likely a couple who loves adventure! Nothing beats having a scenic waterfall as the backdrop for your destination wedding photos. Kick off your shoes to feel the rush of cool water on your feet and the power of the waterfalls pounding behind you, echoing the beating of your hearts. The Cascades are just a short drive from Nantahala Weddings.

Learn more about the Cascades: Visit Nantahala NC, Great Smokies

Groom gives his bride a hand as she steps out of the waterfalls onto some grass on the banks of the Nantahala River
Wedding couple kissing in front of the The Cascades, waterfalls on the Nantahala River in the Smoky Mountains
Barefoot wedding couple make their way over the rocks to stand in the The Cascades, waterfalls on the Nantahala River in the Smoky Mountains
Bride and groom standing on the ledge of the Cascades, waterfalls on the Nantahala River in the Smoky Mountains
Bride and groom standing on the ledge of the Cascades, waterfalls on the Nantahala River in the Smoky Mountains
Bride and groom standing on a rock in front of waterfalls at Old River Road in Nantahala
Bride and groom standing on the ledge of the Cascades, waterfalls on the Nantahala River in the Smoky Mountains
Groom holding the bride above the icy waters of the Nantahala River near the The Cascades, mountain waterfalls