Mountain elegance just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg
Wedding Venues Near Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg has long been one of America's most beloved wedding destinations. Known for its charming mountain town atmosphere and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it draws thousands of couples each year. Big Lodge Weddings offers the best of the Gatlinburg wedding experience — mountain scenery and private luxury — without the crowds.
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357+ Reviews
Up to 56 Overnight Guests
9 Private Suites
350+ Weddings Hosted
Trusted by Couples Since 2015
Smoky Mountains, TN
15 Min from Pigeon Forge
Why Couples Choose the Gatlinburg Area
Gatlinburg sits at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, making it one of the most scenic wedding locations in the Southeast. The town's European-inspired village atmosphere, combined with easy access to mountain trails and waterfalls, creates a wedding experience unlike any other.
- ✦Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- ✦Charming downtown with galleries, restaurants, and shops
- ✦Year-round natural beauty — waterfalls, wildflowers, and autumn foliage
- ✦Tennessee marriage license available same-day with no waiting period
- ✦Rich wedding tradition — Gatlinburg has been a wedding destination for decades
A Private Alternative to Downtown Gatlinburg Chapels
Downtown Gatlinburg wedding chapels are convenient, but many couples want something more — more space, more privacy, more of a celebration. At Big Lodge Weddings, you get an entire 12,000 sq ft mountain estate to yourselves. Located in Sevierville, about 30 minutes from Gatlinburg, our lodge offers everything a couple could want: an on-site chapel, reception hall, 9 suites for 56 overnight guests, and stunning mountain views.
Gatlinburg Area Activities for Wedding Guests
The Gatlinburg area offers incredible activities for your wedding party and guests before and after the celebration.
- ✦Ober Mountain — skiing in winter, alpine slide year-round
- ✦Gatlinburg SkyLift Park and SkyBridge — panoramic mountain views
- ✦Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail — easy scenic drive through old-growth forest
- ✦Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- ✦Arts and Crafts Community — 8-mile loop of artisan studios and galleries
- ✦Clingmans Dome — highest point in the Smokies, breathtaking 360° views
Getting Here from Gatlinburg
The drive from Gatlinburg to our lodge in Sevierville is approximately 30 minutes along well-maintained roads. Many couples host their ceremony and reception at our lodge, then send guests into Gatlinburg for sightseeing on the day before or after the wedding.