At The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road, we specialize in hosting beautiful elopements and intimate weddings in the heart of Waynesville, North Carolina. Over the past several years, we’ve helped more than 100 couples celebrate their love in our peaceful mountain setting. Each celebration is unique — from simple “just us” ceremonies to elegant gatherings with close family and friends.
What Is an Elopement?
Traditionally, “eloping” meant running away in secret to get married. Today, the term has evolved to describe a small, meaningful wedding experience often called a micro-wedding. Modern elopements focus on intimacy and simplicity, featuring a relaxed ceremony with few guests (or none besides the couple and the required witnesses). Many couples choose elopements for a more personal and stress-free way to say “I do.”
Why Choose an Elopement Package?
Couples who select one of our elopement packages in Waynesville, NC enjoy the ease of a fully planned celebration without the pressure or cost of a large traditional wedding. Our dedicated team handles every detail — from ordering the flowers & cake to booking your special dinner celebration at a local farm-to-table restaurant. You’ll also enjoy luxurious accommodations and fresh, from-scratch breakfasts each morning of your stay.
How Many Guests can I Invite to my Elopement Celebration?
At The Yellow House, an elopement is defined as a ceremony with 15 or fewer guests, not including the couple. Each of our three elopement packages accommodates different guest counts, so you can select the one that best fits your vision. For events with more than 15 guests, we recommend exploring our wedding packages instead.
What are the Different Elopement Packages You Offer?
We offer three thoughtfully designed elopement packages to suit different styles and budgets:
- The Intimate Elopement includes a two-night stay in any available room or suite, bouquet(s) and/or boutonniere(s), $100 dinner voucher for a local Waynesville restaurant, 8″ bistro cake and bottle of sparkling wine for your toast, officiant and witnesses (if needed), and allows up to 2 additional guests for your ceremony and cake cutting.
- The Elegant Elopement includes everything from the Intimate Elopement, plus a third night’s stay, chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival, snack tray with mimosas while preparing for your ceremony, one hour of professional photography, a 60-minute couple’s massage, and allows up to 10 additional guests for your ceremony and cake cutting.
- The Grand Elopement is our most luxurious option includes everything in the Elegant Elopement, plus a fourth night’s stay, bottle of champagne upon arrival, 30-minute foot soak and foot massage (in addition to 60-minute couple’s massage), two plush keepsake robes, picnic lunch for two, and allows up to 15 additional guests for your ceremony and cake cutting.
What should I Expect When I Book an Elopement Package?
When you’re ready to plan your elopement at The Yellow House, call us at (828) 452-0991. Our wedding planner will help you choose your preferred date, package, and room type, and answer any questions you may have.
After confirming a booking with the 50% deposit, you’ll receive a personalized elopement checklist to guide you through the process. This includes reminders for obtaining your North Carolina marriage license, customizing your ceremony, selecting flowers and cake flavors, and coordinating dinner reservations and special requests.
On your wedding day, just bring your North Carolina marriage license and we’ll handle everything else. Your officiant, witnesses, and all details will be in place so you can focus on celebrating your love. We’ll even submit your signed license back to the Register of Deeds for you.
Plan Your Dream Elopement in Western North Carolina
If you’re searching for the perfect elopement venue in Western North Carolina, The Yellow House offers the ideal blend of romance, elegance, and mountain charm.
Call us today at (828) 452-0991 or fill out our online inquiry form to begin planning your special day.
Discove#r what makes the Yellow House Elopement Experience unforgettable — watch the video.
Visit our Wedding Gallery to see photos of past elopements and intimate weddings hosted here at The Yellow House.
