Weddings in the Smoky Mountains

Planning a wedding can be extremely challenging. Thinking about the location, the dress, the food, the invitations, the location…it can be quite overwhelming. Many people decide to throw a destination wedding but with the current economic situation can’t go out of the country to say their vows. We’ve got a great option for your destination wedding that won’t break the bank and is sure to give you a fantastic vacation.

Planning a destination wedding? Why not get married in the Smoky Mountains? The Smoky Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for a scenic wedding that will dazzle guests. There are many chapels in the Smoky Mountains with lots of options for how you can celebrate your beautiful Smoky Mountain wedding. There are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind when planning your Smoky Mountain wedding, particularly when choosing a venue. We’ve put together a list for you to consider during your planning phase:

Consider the Smoky Mountain view– There are many chapels in the Smoky Mountains so you’ll want to think about how important the view is for your big day. Will you want the mountains in your pictures? Would you love to take in that relaxing view before you walk down the aisle?

Consider the drive– Some Smoky Mountain chapels that have great views can be a little tricky to find because they’re way up on the mountain. Your guests will need detailed directions and if they’re not used to driving in the mountains they may have challenges getting their vehicles up the small and steep roads. Driving down the mountain at night will be just as challenging as driving up during the day. Also, if your guests will be consuming alcohol at your reception then you may want to make sure there are taxi cabs available for driving them down the mountain and back to their hotels.

Consider your Smoky Mountains reception hall– Do you want it to be very close to your chapel? If so your choices will be more limited if you want a Smoky Mountain view. Or maybe you want a reception hall that’s close to your guests’ Pigeon Forge cabins. Maybe you want a Smoky Mountain wedding chapel that’s easy to get to. In this case you might want one that’s at the base of the mountain instead of at the top.

Wherever you choose to hold your Smoky Mountain wedding you’ll be happy you chose to hold it here. The mountains provide a relaxing view that helps you feel more connected with nature and the beauty of God’s creation.

If you enjoyed this blog post you may also like reading our post about Mountain Valley Wedding in Pigeon Forge, TN.