Wedding planner · Asheville, NC · reviewed since 2017
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%44+6.2Replies to reviews 7%93+6.6Craft & service penalty49−5.1Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#144 of 160 videographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 10%
4.9★★★★★95 Google reviews · 23 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Destination Eloped 4.9 out of 5 based on 95 reviews, with the owner responding to 98% of feedback. Clients frequently praise the company's seamless coordination, responsive communication, and affordable pricing for elopements and micro-weddings. The team is noted for providing location advice, arranging vendors like officiants and photographers, and maintaining flexibility during planning. However, some low-star reviews criticize instances of tardiness, misnaming couples, and confusion regarding who performed the officiant role.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 95 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 95 Google reviews (90 with written comments, 15 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 11, 2026.
Service: Videographer serving Asheville, North Carolina.
Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.
Score profile vs other videographers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: value.
Destination ElopedVideographers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Destination Eloped: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
90
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Destination Eloped: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
90
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Destination Eloped: 49/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
49
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Destination Eloped: 44/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Destination Eloped: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Destination Eloped: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 57.A
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Star ratings
95 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars9196%
4 stars11%
3 stars00%
2 stars11%
1 star22%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 90 written reviews
97%praise
Praise12297%
Complaints43%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend3729%
Staff & attitude3427%
Communication1915%
Quality & results1613%
Speed & response1613%
Honesty & trust32%
Price & value11%
What customers talk about
We read 90 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We are so grateful for them and would highly recommend them for anyone looking to elope.”
“I cannot recommend a better person to officiate your wedding than Rev.”
“Her professionalism was exceptional, and she stayed in constant contact every step of the way.”
“After under a year of planning she stayed on top of everything for us, answered all our questions and even asked us things we hadn’t even thought of.”
“We had the most amazing experience with Destination Eloped and could not recommend them more.”
“We contacted Katrina to try to resolve the issue but she cited recent rain and uneven ground as the cause for the terrible photos.”
“She is always quick to communicate and really took her time with us to ensure that we understood the entire process.”
“If your thinking of eloping , trust that she will take great care of you.”
“She seriously made my day so seamless, pricing is so budget friendly, Katrina made everything so easy.”
People customers mention
Katrina46 reviews
Elopements18 reviews
Allison4 reviews
Rev3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
SaraLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Absolutely the best!! If you are looking for a unique vibe for your elopement, or mini wedding, go with Katrina!!! She will make your elopement with the amazing photos she takes! Go get married in the mountains, in the forest, next to a waterfall, wherever you desire, and Katrina will capture the best photos of your special day!!!
Ashley4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Katrina is AMAZING!!!!! She is very professional and easy to work with. Her pictures are simply breathtaking!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!
Cathy9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
I can not say enough about Destination Eloped! Katrina made our day simply perfect. She is so sweet, knowledgable and helpful, a delight to work with. Kevin and I cannot stop talking about how well she worked with us and made our wedding day perfect. If she wasn't talking to me about planning the day she was…
DeannaLocal Guide · 45 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Addie and Patti made our day so special and made everything flow seamlessly. Patti was amazing at helping us stay focused and calm and we cannot wait to see how our photos come out! I highly recommend them for small elopement ceremonies!!!
ShellyLocal Guide · 16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
We cannot say enough good things about Destination Elopements. Katrina was wonderful from the beginning. Always checking in and making sure we had everything we needed along the way. Even after the devastation from Hurricane Helene in western NC, she still checked in on us and reassured us that she would help with…
ShirlLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Katrina is AMAZING to work with! We came from out of state for a destination elopement and she walked us through the entire process seamlessly! Communication was great. She has a fabulous group, Allison our officiant, and Sherri our hair and makeup. Our day went off without a hitch and literally having a…
Absolutely the best!! If you are looking for a unique vibe for your elopement, or mini wedding, go with Katrina!!! She will make your elopement with the amazing photos she takes! Go get married in the mountains, in the forest, next to a waterfall, wherever you desire, and Katrina will capture the best photos of your special day!!!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Oh Sara, this is the sweetest review. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed working with you guys.❤️
LDLocal Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews LD has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had the most amazing experience with Destination Eloped and could not recommend them more. From the very beginning, the coordination was incredible. I had never been married before and truly had no idea what to do or what to expect. Katrina, the business owner, was amazing. She scheduled several coordination calls with me, answered questions I didn’t even know I had, and made the entire process feel easy and stress-free. Her professionalism was exceptional, and she stayed in constant contact every step of the way.
Patti, our officiant, was also wonderful. She took the time to have a call with us beforehand to really understand us and what we wanted for our ceremony. We weren’t sure what to expect, but the ceremony ended up being absolutely beautiful. We truly could not have asked for better.
The silk flowers were stunning and I absolutely love my bouquet. Knowing they will last forever without worrying about wilting was such a bonus. The cake and sparkling cider were delicious and such a perfect touch to our celebration.
The photography exceeded every expectation. Katrina delivered the most beautiful, stunning photos exactly when she said she would. The photos are everything I dreamed of and more.
Our wedding day was truly perfect, and it was all because of the services provided by Destination Eloped. We are so grateful for them and would highly recommend them for anyone looking to elope.
Hi Laura,
Wow! what a sweet review! Thank you so very much for all the kind words so appreciated!
Live your happily ever after!
Thank you for using Destination Eloped for your elopement planning in Asheville NC.
Katrina
Ashley Alley4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ashley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can not say enough about Destination Eloped! Katrina made our day simply perfect. She is so sweet, knowledgable and helpful, a delight to work with. Kevin and I cannot stop talking about how well she worked with us and made our wedding day perfect. If she wasn't talking to me about planning the day she was talking to Kevin. Her communication is over the top. Now about what a talented photographer she is,...she made us feel so comfortable and had amazing ideas for the photo locations and poses. Her work is amazing. We cannot stop looking at our photos.
Patti our officiant was also the sweetest and so fun to work with. She made us feel so comfortable during our ceremony. She added her own touch which was perfect. We are very happy with Destination Eloped!
Response from the owner · Edited 9 months ago
Thank you, Cathy, for this very sweet review!!!!
We love what we do and all the couples we get to celebrate with.
Live your best life together.
Thank you for using Destination Eloped for your elopement planning in Asheville NC.
Sincerely,
Katrina
Deanna SiddarajuLocal Guide · 45 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Deanna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Addie and Patti made our day so special and made everything flow seamlessly. Patti was amazing at helping us stay focused and calm and we cannot wait to see how our photos come out! I highly recommend them for small elopement ceremonies!!!
Response from the owner · a year ago
This is so sweet guys!!! Thank you so much for the review!!!
Live your happy ever after!!!❤️
Jennilee Burden6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jennilee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My now husband and I reached out to Katrina earlier in the year as a new engaged couple having no idea on our next steps of planning an elopement with guests. We both had our hearts set on North Carolina, but he wanted water and I wanted the mountains. We also needed handicap friendly spots. Katrina gave us a list of locations and introduced us to our new favorite spot, Lake Junaluska. After under a year of planning she stayed on top of everything for us, answered all our questions and even asked us things we hadn’t even thought of. We had regularly scheduled calls/emails/text discussions and she was always open about when she would be unavailable. Our wedding day was the end of September and we couldn’t have been more pleased with how it all went. We have our sneak peek photos and we are already getting so many compliments on them. We can’t thank Katrina enough for making this as stress free as possible for us and our families, and for introducing us to Rev Allison who made our ceremony perfect.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Oh my goodness thank you so much for this sweet sweet review! We wish nothing but the greatest happiness for you guys!
Katrina
Shelly LLocal Guide · 16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Shelly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We cannot say enough good things about Destination Elopements. Katrina was wonderful from the beginning. Always checking in and making sure we had everything we needed along the way. Even after the devastation from Hurricane Helene in western NC, she still checked in on us and reassured us that she would help with our elopement (after changing the location from Asheville to Charlotte). Our actual wedding day was perfect thanks to Katrina. She kept everything running smoothly and her photos were phenomenal. Would 10/10 book with her all over again.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Oh Shelly,
This is so sweet!
Thank you so much for the review.
Much happiness to you guys !!!
Katrina 💕
Shirl AlbertLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Shirl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Katrina is AMAZING to work with! We came from out of state for a destination elopement and she walked us through the entire process seamlessly! Communication was great. She has a fabulous group, Allison our officiant, and Sherri our hair and makeup. Our day went off without a hitch and literally having a photographer that is professional, kind, gentle and patient (especially with children), I could not have asked for anyone better to have taken care of our wedding! Thank you Katrina!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you so much Shirl for this very sweet review - we really loved celebrating your love with you and your lovely family.
Katrina
Kayla BlackLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kayla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Working with Katrina made our elopement ceremony extremely easy. She is always quick to communicate and really took her time with us to ensure that we understood the entire process. Thanks, Katrina!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Kayla, this is so sweet. I just now saw it. Thank you so much for the review. I wish nothing but the very best for you guys!
Katrina 💕
Dom CLocal Guide · 66 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Best photographer and one stop shop for an elopement or micro wedding. She seriously made my day so seamless, pricing is so budget friendly, Katrina made everything so easy. Great communication and we are in love with our pictures. Thank you xoxoxo
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
How sweet is this? Thank you so much. It was a beautiful day and I so enjoyed meeting everyone..
Much happiness to all of you guys !!!
Katrina 💕
