{"id":6067,"date":"2020-04-28T16:21:53","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T20:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=6067"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:12:22","slug":"gatlinburg-weddings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/events\/gatlinburg-weddings.htm","title":{"rendered":"Unique Wedding Venues in the Smoky Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"

With wedding season already started in the Smokies, groups are flocking to these beautiful mountains to watch their loved ones tie the knot\u2014and that means traditional\u00a0wedding venues\u00a0are filling up fast! Some of those traditional venues in the Smokies include Honeysuckle Hills, Angel\u2019s View\u00a0Wedding Chapel,\u00a0Smoky Mountain\u00a0Farm Weddings, Country Manor Acres, the\u00a0Gatlinburg\u00a0Wedding\u00a0Center, and the Smokey Mountain Wedding & Party Barn. Each offers a picturesque locale and room for all your guests as well as helpful extras like\u00a0wedding coordinators\u00a0and \u201cone-stop shop\u201d\u00a0wedding\u00a0packages, which include\u00a0florists, wedding photographers, caterers, wedding officiants, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

But whether you\u2019re planning an intimate\u00a0wedding ceremony\u00a0or a bigger\u00a0Gatlinburg\u00a0wedding\u00a0celebration with all your family and friends, there are plenty of other unique\u00a0wedding venues\u00a0to check out in the Smokies. Some of these lesser-known locales may be places you have visited before but didn\u2019t know could double as locations for your one-of-a-kind wedding – and they’re perfect if you’re looking for something unique for your\u00a0special day. Showcase your one-of-a-kind personality and add some playfulness to your\u00a0big day\u00a0at these alternative\u00a0wedding venues\u00a0in the\u00a0Great\u00a0Smoky Mountains!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gatlinburg\u00a0Space Needle<\/b>
\n<\/span>Towering above the\u00a0Smoky Mountains\u00a0at 407 feet, the\u00a0<\/span>Gatlinburg\u00a0Space Needle<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is the perfect spot to catch panoramic views of the entire\u00a0Gatlinburg\u00a0area as well as the\u00a0Great\u00a0Smoky Mountains\u00a0National Park. You can ride the glass elevator to the top of this popular attraction any time of year and capture amazing pictures with the stunning scenery in the background. But along with being a favorite locale for pictures, the\u00a0Gatlinburg\u00a0Space Needle is a perfect destination for your\u00a0Smoky Mountain\u00a0wedding! With seating for more than 250 people, you can host your\u00a0Gatlinburg\u00a0wedding\u00a0while sitting on top of the world! For information on planning a wedding at this venue, call (865) 436-4629.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of the Smokies<\/b>
\n<\/span>Celebrated as one of the top aquariums in the U.S. by<\/span>\u00a0USA Today<\/span><\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Forbes<\/span><\/i>,\u00a0<\/span>Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of the Smokies<\/span><\/a>\u00a0has everything you need for a fun family outing in the Smokies. But did you know that this top-ranked aquarium also doubles as a unique venue for your\u00a0Smoky Mountain\u00a0wedding? Ripley\u2019s Aquarium offers several\u00a0wedding packages. They’ll help you with your rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception right there at the aquarium, and you can choose anything from a formal, sit-down dinner to a casual afternoon of hors d\u2019oeuvres. For more information about this one-of-a-kind\u00a0wedding destination, call (888) 240-1358 and mention that you are interested in hosting an event at Ripley\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Parrot Mountain & Garden of Eden\u00a0<\/b>
\n<\/span>If you\u2019re looking for a true piece of paradise in the\u00a0Smoky Mountains, you have to check out\u00a0<\/span>Parrot Mountain & Garden of Eden<\/span><\/a>. This unique attraction offers professionally landscaped gardens, bird sanctuaries, a replica of Thomas Kinkade\u2019s Stairway to Paradise, and so much more. Talk about picturesque scenery, Parrot Mountain & Gardens is a beautiful venue itself, not to mention that it\u2019s surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of the Smokies. After checking out their collection of pictures online, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll be interested in planning a\u00a0destination wedding\u00a0here. They offer an on-site\u00a0wedding planner\u00a0to help you coordinate the details of your\u00a0big day\u00a0and space for up to 300 guests. For more information about Parrot Mountain & Garden of Eden, please call (865) 774-1749.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gatlinburg\u00a0Sky Lift<\/b>
\n<\/span>Tie the knot on top of the world at the\u00a0<\/span>Gatlinburg\u00a0Sky Lift<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in the Smokies! Built in 1953, the\u00a0Gatlinburg\u00a0Sky Lift has been a favorite attraction for decades, offering amazing views of the Little Pigeon River from heights of 1,800 feet. But many don\u2019t know that this attraction can also be a\u00a0wedding venue\u00a0for couples hoping for a quiet ceremony amidst the beauty of the Smokies. The Sky Lift\u00a0wedding package\u00a0includes your ceremony, 2 tickets for the lift, and 5 professional photos for your collection.\u00a0<\/span>Sky Lift Weddings<\/span><\/a>\u00a0also offers intimate\u00a0wedding services\u00a0on an arched bridge or at an outdoor\u00a0gazebo, but if you really want to keep it private, ask them to come to your\u00a0Gatlinburg\u00a0cabin\u00a0in the Smokies!<\/span><\/p>\n

A\u00a0Wedding Ceremony\u00a0in Your\u00a0Gatlinburg\u00a0Cabin
\n<\/b>Perhaps the best way to keep your\u00a0wedding ceremony\u00a0intimate and uniquely yours is to book it at your favorite\u00a0<\/span>Gatlinburg\u00a0cabin<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Pigeon Forge\u00a0cabin with Cabins for YOU. You can choose from a variety of picture-perfect cabins with mountain, valley, or creekside views. Our cabins also come in a wide variety of sizes\u2014from 1- to 2-bedroom cabins for a small group to large-group cabins that can hold up to 50-plus guests! You can plan for a private ceremony on the deck of your cabin and then use the indoor dining tables and full-size kitchen to host your reception. Plus, the cabin doubles as a place for the\u00a0wedding party\u00a0to get ready together – champagne toasts, games of pool, and more! This is the perfect way to make your\u00a0destination wedding\u00a0in\u00a0Tennessee\u00a0exactly what you want \u2014 a unique and memorable day with friends and family amidst the beauty of the\u00a0Smoky Mountain\u00a0hills!<\/span><\/p>\n

Honeymooning at the Cabin
\n<\/b>Don\u2019t forget that our\u00a0Gatlinburg\u00a0cabins\u00a0are not only great for\u00a0wedding ceremonies\u00a0but also for honeymoons. We have romantic 1-bedroom cabins with indoor jetted tubs, outdoor hot tubs, private decks with\u00a0mountain views, and more, providing you with the\u00a0Smoky Mountain\u00a0retreat you deserve after your\u00a0big day\u00a0– whether you say “I Do” in your cabin or at a romantic\u00a0wedding chapel\u00a0in the\u00a0Great\u00a0Smoky Mountains! Call our reservation specialists to book your wedding and\/or\u00a0honeymoon cabin\u00a0today. And ask about special honeymoon packages as well\u2014these include special gift baskets, romantic dinners for two, and in-cabin massages. Call (800)684-7865 for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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