9 Swoon-worthy Smoky Mountain Destination Wedding Venues
Rising above the Tennessee–North Carolina border, the Smoky Mountains make up over 187,000 acres of verdant forest, lush valleys, and breathtaking panoramas. If your wedding vibe is "great outdoors meets grand ballroom", you'll find no shortage of stunning locations to tie the knot in this renowned mountain range. Whether you want to say "I do" from the top of those misty peaks, or have them make up a glorious backdrop to your celebration, here's a look at our favorite destination-worthy mountain wedding venues.
TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE
Blue Mountain Mist Country Inn & Spa
Sevierville, TN
Fab Features: charming inn set on 60 acres of rolling hills • ceremonies with a picturesque mountain backdrop • all-inclusive wedding packages with cozy accommodations like romantic cabins and even glamping
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Magnolia Venue
Pigeon Forge, TN
Fab Features: hilltop gem with unobstructed view of the Smokies • exchange vows on the spacious patio then head inside the spectacular Grand Hall with its soaring open-trussed ceiling hung with chandeliers crafted from intricate ironwork • packages includes perks like use of a lovely bridal dressing suite, event security, and shuttle service up and down the mountain
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
The Barn Event Center of the Smokies
Townsend, Tennessee
Fab Features: the Cantilever Barn combines the nostalgia of Appalachian heritage with state of the art amenities • photo ops abound thanks to the award-winning gardens, the rustic building materials, and the distant green mountain tops • full-service planning provided by their experienced staff, plus access to their beautiful antique decor
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Trillium Venue
Sevierville, TN
Fab Features: ceremonies on the patio beneath stringed bistro lights the grand reception hall is surrounded by an abundance of windows and glass roll-up doors that bring the outside in
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Chapel at the Park
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Fab Features: charming 3-acre estate bordered by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park • the grounds boast a quaint chapel, forest, and manicured gardens • they specialize in elopements and small weddings with up to 70 guests
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
Nantahala Weddings & Events
Topton, NC
Fab Features: exquisite destination venue set beside the sparkling Nantahala Lake among the Smoky Mountains • nature is your altar at the Chapel in the Sky, perched at 3,500 feet • cozy tiny homes offer overnight lodging for up to 14 people for weekend-long soirees (plus, no end times!)
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Laurel Ridge Country Club
Waynesville, NC
Fab Features: picturesque venue overlooking a premiere 18-hole golf course and the Great Smoky Mountains • exchange vows under the rustic Amber's Arbor with forest and mountain views • delicious menus served in the chic, Tudor-style Clubhouse Piedmont Room
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
McKinley Edwards Inn
Bryson City, NC
Fab Features: welcoming hilltop boutique hotel offering beautiful Smoky Mountain views • spectacular grounds boast a koi pond, fire pit, whimsical sculptures, and evergreen trees connected by romantic stone walking paths • warm guest accommodations include 13 rooms in the historic 1940s apartment home and a two-bedroom cottage
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Hawkesdene
Andrews, North Carolina
Fab Features: serene, private village situated on 54 lush acres adjacent to the national forest • romantic ceremonies in an arbor or a garden, on a covered bridge, beside a creek, or in an open-air pavilion • cozy on-site accommodations for 90 in the main house, studio, and cottages
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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