{"id":3526,"date":"2016-06-01T13:24:36","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T17:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=3526"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:12:18","slug":"saying-i-do-in-the-smokies-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/advice\/saying-i-do-in-the-smokies-this-summer.htm","title":{"rendered":"Saying “I Do” in the Smokies this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rolling blue hills, lush green trees, vivid wildflowers, blooming shrubs, bright blue skies, a variety of wildlife \u2013 it\u2019s no wonder that so many couples come to the Great Smoky Mountains to say \u201cI do.\u201d Pair all those fantastic outdoor perks with the amenities and conveniences of the City of Gatlinburg \u2013 all-inclusive wedding chapels to meet any need, wedding dress shops, great restaurants, and more \u2013 and you have an ideal destination for a beautiful summer wedding. The Smokies also boasts luxurious<\/a> and romantic cabins<\/a> and attractions that are great for couples, including wineries, distilleries, The Island in Pigeon Forge, Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of the Smokies, and so much more. So, not only can you spend your special day here, but you can also have a fantastic and memorable honeymoon in the same city! It makes planning that summer wedding and honeymoon even simpler. <\/p>\n

\tIf you\u2019re planning a summer wedding in the Smokies, we have some resources that should help you along, from chapels and photographers to caterers and salons. Read on for a sampling of some of the wedding services available for a Smoky Mountain wedding.<\/p>\n

The Wedding Chapel in the Glades | www.chapelsofgatlinburg.com <\/a><\/strong>
\nAt 460 Glades Road
\nWith the award-winning Secret Garden and a lovely log chapel, The Wedding Chapel in the Glades offers beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings. They offer custom pricing, along with unity candles, ordained ministers, silk bouquets, photography, and more. <\/p>\n

Chapel at the Park | www.chapelatthepark.com<\/a> <\/strong>
\nAt 379 East Parkway
\nThis award-winning chapel is a full-service indoor and outdoor venue with a white wood gazebo, waterfall, and gardens, along with services and amenities such as photography, video, ordained ministers, and a bridal room. <\/p>\n

Chapel in the Glen | www.chapelwedding.com<\/a><\/strong>
\nAt 412 Glades Road
\nBeautiful indoor and outdoor areas are available for summer weddings at this Smoky Mountain chapel in Gatlinburg. This one-stop-shop offers cakes, silk bouquets and boutonnieres, photography, ordained ministers, unity candle ceremonies, and more. <\/p>\n

About You Salon & Day Spa\/Aveda Concept Boutique<\/strong>
\n951 East Parkway Suite 16 & 26
\n865.436.6601
\nGet ready for your big day by indulging in a few hours at the salon. They offer everything from hair and massages to makeup and nails. <\/p>\n

Calhoun\u2019s Banquet & Catering<\/strong>
\n1004 Parkway Suite 861
\n865.436.6004
\nTake advantage of their on-site facilities, or get catering from one of Gatlinburg\u2019s most popular restaurants. You can choose from menu items from Calhoun\u2019s Restaurant, Cherokee Grill, and Smoky Mountain Brewery.
\n
\nSavory Solutions by Chef Jeremy<\/a><\/strong>
\n423.289.7099
\nThis personal chef with a \u201cfusion flare\u201d blends seasonal ingredients with old-style recipes. Along with catered events, Chef Jeremy offers private table service where he will come to your cabin and provide cocktails, dinner music, and fresh food with personalized menus! <\/p>\n

Flowers of Gatlinburg <\/strong>
\n402 East Parkway
\n865.436.2333
\nBoasting over 45 years of experience, the florists here offer fresh and silk flowers for table settings, cakes, and more.
\n
\nFantasy Bridal & Formal Wear<\/strong>
\n386 Parkway
\n865.436.8997
\nFind a huge selection of gowns and tuxedos to rent for your big day online or in store. Gown rentals also include a slip, bra, shoes, veil, tiara, sash, and jewelry! <\/p>\n

Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of the Smokies<\/strong>
\n88 River Road
\nFor a truly unforgettable summer wedding in the Smokies, have your day at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of the Smokies in downtown Gatlinburg. You can plan your rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception here! The unique setting provides fantastic photographs, and the aquarium offers dancing and a DJ, drinks, food from an award-winning chef, and more! <\/p>\n

\tDon\u2019t forget to find the perfect honeymoon cabin<\/a><\/strong> as you plan your summer wedding in the Smokies. After your big day is over, you\u2019ll be happy to have a romantic place to spend a few days or a week, relaxing and enjoying time with your new partner. You can stay cozied up in the cabin, or you can check out the events, attractions, restaurants, and shops in downtown Gatlinburg. There are many great things to do in town, and you can even add something special to your stay with our gift baskets and honeymoon add-ons<\/strong><\/a>! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rolling blue hills, lush green trees, vivid wildflowers, blooming shrubs, bright blue skies, a variety of wildlife \u2013 it\u2019s no wonder that so many couples come to the Great Smoky Mountains to say \u201cI do.\u201d Pair all those fantastic outdoor perks with the amenities and conveniences of the City of Gatlinburg \u2013 all-inclusive wedding chapels to meet any need, wedding dress shops, great restaurants, and more \u2013 and you have an ideal destination for a beautiful summer wedding. The Smokies also boasts luxurious and romantic cabins and attractions that are great for couples, including wineries, distilleries, The Island in Pigeon […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3529,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[288],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3526"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3526\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11389,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3526\/revisions\/11389"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3529"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}