Gatlinburg Area Weddings

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
• ✦Large residential 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.