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Great Smoky Mountain Wedding
Gatlinburg, Tennessee

How does a wedding in the heart of one of the most beautiful mountain settings in America sound to you? You might want to consider getting married in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, dubbed the "wedding capital of the south," and gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains.

Wedding ceremonies in Gatlinburg can range from formal affairs to a "hillbilly wedding." You can be married in a chapel, in your own cabin, or in a romantic Bed and Breakfast. Besides the beauty of the area, the prices can be quite reasonable. And, because the area does such a booming wedding business, there are plenty of wedding chapels and other wedding providers which are competing for your business.

Just so you know, Gatlinburg is not your typical, quiet mountain getaway spot. It can get crowded during the peak summer season. In addition to all the natural attractions of the Great Smokies (hiking, fishing, boating, etc.), there are also tons of other nearby attractions awaiting couples and their guests, such as:

  • Dollywood - Dolly Parton's theme park with rides, entertainment and other attractions.
  • Ripley's attractions, including Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Odditorium, Haunted Adventure, Moving Theater, Marvelous Mirror Maze and Mini Golfs. And, if you're up for a unique wedding venue, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies does host weddings.
  • Gatlinburg Sky Lift - which takes you on a 500-ft. ascent to the top of Crockett Mountain for an awesome view of the Great Smoky Mountains
  • OberGatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park - for skiing, indoor ice skating, alpine slide and more.
Below are a few of the stand-out Gatlinburg venues from which to choose.  For those wish a less popular and crowded area, we're also including venues in some of the less-crowded, surrounding areas, such as Townsend and Sevierville.

Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Gatlinburg, TN

The Great Smoky Mountain National Parks is one of the most popular national park in the United States. A most lovely spot for your wedding. Can you marry inside the park itself? The answer to that is "yes." Several companies are authorized to perform weddings in the park. One of them, Valley Wedding Gardens, has an estate for garden weddings outside the park, as well as performs inside the park, offering weddings at Cataract Falls, Emert’s Cove Covered Bridge, and the Greenbrier area of the park, which is renowned for its wildflowers during the Spring.

Their packages start at $375 (2009 prices) for up to 20 people, and includes a National Park permit and professional photography. Call 865-908-7004 or 888-799-2276 for more info.



Eight Gables Bed and Breakfast Inn
219 North Mountain Trail
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Toll Free: 800-279-5716
Email: inquiries@eightgables.com
Website: eightgables.com

Eight Gables is a AAA 4-Diamond recipient, and has been written up in various regional newspapers and magazines, including Southern Living Magazine, Knoxville News Sentinel and Huntsville Times. This B&B 19 luxurious rooms and suites, perfect for out-of-the-area guests. You can have your wedding indoors or outdoors on their photo-friendly property which features fountains, gardens and a gazebo.

Chapel in the Glen
412 Glades Road
Gatlinburg, TN
Toll-Free: 1-800-537-1505
Email: chapelintheglen@msn.com
Website: chapelwedding.com

Imagine saying "I do" in a log cabin chapel situated squarely within the Great Smoky Mountains. Wedding packages start at $349 for a weekday wedding (2009 prices) and include an Officiant and wedding cake. If you wish an outdoor wedding, their property can accommodate that as well, with a gazebo, garden arbors, reflecting pond and waterfall.

Venues Near Gatlinburg

Christopher Place
1500 Pinnacles Way
Newport, Tennessee
423-623-6555
Email: stay@christopherplace.com
Website: christopherplace.com

It's only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Gatlinburg, but definitely far enough away that you'll quickly notice the peace and tranquility of this lovely bed and breakfast. Named "one of the top 10 romantic inns in America" by Vacations Magazine, Christopher Place is also the recipient of the "2009 iLoveInns Traveler's Choice for Romance."

The inn host events of up to 20 wedding guests indoors or up to 70 on their front lawn with the beautiful Smoky Mountains as your backdrop. Of course, you'll want to stay the night for your honeymoon, and they have several rooms and suites just perfect for romance. Check out the Roman Holiday room, created by an award-winning designer especially for romance, featuring king bed, double whirlpool, wood burning fireplace, and fabulous mountain views.

Creekwalk Inn Bed & Breakfast at Whisperwood Farm
166 Middle Creek
Cosby, TN
800-962-2246
Email: info@whisperwoodretreat.com
Website: whisperwoodretreat.com

Located just 19 miles from Gatlinburg, Creekwalk Inn hosts intimate weddings and larger ones up to 150 guests. And, for those who love a grand entrance, a horse and carriage is available for rental to deliver the bride to the on-site wedding chapel or outdoor ceremony area.



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