How far is your venue from Pigeon Forge?

Our lodge is on Waldens Creek Road in Sevierville, approximately 15 minutes from the main Pigeon Forge Parkway. The drive is easy and scenic — no mountain roads to navigate.

Is Pigeon Forge a good destination wedding location?

Yes! Pigeon Forge offers excellent tourism infrastructure — flights into Knoxville, abundant hotels, world-class dining, and Dollywood — making it easy for out-of-town guests. Combined with beautiful mountain scenery and no state income tax, it's one of the best destination wedding locations in the Southeast.

What Pigeon Forge wedding packages do you offer?

We offer elopement, micro wedding, and all-inclusive wedding packages, all including exclusive use of our mountain lodge, on-site chapel, reception space, and guest lodging. Contact us for current pricing.

Outdoor wedding ceremony under floral arbor with mountain views at Moose Hollow Lodge in Pigeon Forge near Smoky Mountains

Your dream wedding, minutes from the Pigeon Forge Parkway

Pigeon Forge Weddings

Name: Big Lodge Weddings
Address: 2610 Waldens Creek Road, Sevierville, TN, 37862, US
Telephone: 301-238-5133
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.9

Pigeon Forge is the gateway to the Smoky Mountains and one of Tennessee's most popular wedding destinations. At Big Lodge Weddings, you get the best of both worlds — a private mountain estate with ceremony, reception, and guest lodging just 15 minutes from all the attractions, restaurants, and entertainment of the Pigeon Forge Parkway.

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4.9/5 Stars

195+ 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 Pigeon Forge Is Perfect for Weddings

With over 10 million visitors per year, Pigeon Forge has the tourism infrastructure that makes destination weddings easy — abundant restaurants, hotels for overflow guests, and endless activities. But you don't sacrifice privacy. Our lodge sits on a quiet mountain road, surrounded by nature.

✦15 minutes from the Pigeon Forge Parkway — convenient yet secluded
✦Dollywood, dinner shows, and attractions for guest entertainment
✦Easy driving access from Knoxville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Charlotte
✦McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 45 minutes away
✦Abundant overflow lodging options along the Parkway
✦No Tennessee state income tax — budget-friendly for couples

Our Private Mountain Lodge

Big Lodge Weddings offers a 12,000 sq ft private mountain estate with everything you need: on-site chapel, great room reception hall, outdoor ceremony space, 9 private suites for 56 overnight guests, a large residential kitchen, indoor pool, and mountain views. It's a complete wedding venue — no outside rentals needed.

Getting Married Near Pigeon Forge

Tennessee makes marriage easy. Get your license at the Sevier County Clerk's office (15 minutes from our lodge) — no blood test, no waiting period, no residency requirement. Both partners appear with photo ID, and you can marry the same day.