A private mountain alternative to downtown Gatlinburg chapels
Gatlinburg Area Weddings
Gatlinburg is synonymous with mountain weddings. For decades, couples have traveled to this charming town at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to exchange vows. Big Lodge Weddings brings the Gatlinburg wedding dream to life on a grander, more private scale — an entire mountain estate just 30 minutes from downtown.
4.9/5 Stars
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
Beyond the Gatlinburg Chapel Experience
Traditional Gatlinburg wedding chapels are convenient, but they come with limitations: tight schedules, no on-site reception, no guest lodging, and shared spaces. Big Lodge Weddings offers a completely private experience — your ceremony, reception, and guest accommodations all in one breathtaking location.
- ✦No time limits — your celebration goes as long as you want
- ✦Private estate — no other events, no strangers
- ✦9 suites for 56 overnight guests
- ✦On-site chapel + outdoor ceremony option
- ✦Great room reception with cathedral ceilings
- ✦Full commercial kitchen for any caterer
Gatlinburg Activities for Wedding Guests
The Gatlinburg area offers incredible guest experiences — from the national park to the downtown village to mountain adventures.
- ✦Great Smoky Mountains National Park — hiking, waterfalls, wildlife
- ✦Gatlinburg SkyLift Park and SkyBridge
- ✦Ober Mountain — skiing, alpine slide, amusement park
- ✦Arts & Crafts Community — 8-mile loop of artisan studios
- ✦Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- ✦Downtown Gatlinburg — galleries, restaurants, candy shops
Getting Here from Gatlinburg
The drive from downtown Gatlinburg to our lodge is approximately 30 minutes via US-441 and US-321. The route is well-maintained and straightforward. Many couples host their celebration at the lodge, then encourage guests to explore Gatlinburg the day before or after.