ROMANTIC NANTAHALA LAKE

Situated at 3200 feet, romantic Nantahala Lake is enveloped by the splendor of a natural mountainous landscape. This timeless storybook setting, between the soaring Smoky Mountains and the undulating waters of Lake Nantahala, offers couples a sense of seclusion. A perfect place to take your first deep breaths together as a married couple after your ceremony and before you make your grand entrance. And get some breathtakingly romantic photos at the same time!

Bride and groom after their winter elopement standing on a boulder at the edge of Nantahala Lake in the Smoky Mountains
Groom holding his bride in his arms after she dipped her toes in the crystal clear waters of Nantahala Lake in the Smoky Mountains
Groomsmen on Nantahala Lake in a pontoon boat for a pre-ceremony adventure, pops of autumn color in the background
LGTQ wedding couple holding hands on the pier at Nantahala Lake in the Smoky Mountains
Groom holding and whispering to bride as they sit on a boulder beside Nantahala Lake in the Smoky Mountains
Wedding couple cuddling on a log under tree beside Nantahala Lake in the Smoky Mountains
Groomsmen take a relaxing pre-wedding ceremony boat trip on Nantahala Lake in the Smoky Mountains with a dog
Bride and groom standing on boulders at Nantahala Lake, Smoky Mountains vibrant with autumn color in background
Bride and groom embracing in the foreground, Nantahala Lake in the Smoky Mountains in the background
Bride and groom whispering to each other at water's edge, bride holding bouquet, Nantahala Lake in the Smoky Mountains
Before wedding festivities begin, bride and groom caught mid-air jumping into Nantahala Lake in the Smoky Mountains, fully dressed
Bridal party jumping into lake
Bride and groom kiss beneath heart-shaped fireworks on Nantahala Lake