Your dream wedding, minutes from the Pigeon Forge Parkway
Pigeon Forge Weddings
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.
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
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, commercial 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.
Pigeon Forge Wedding Weekend Activities
Turn your wedding into an unforgettable weekend. Between the ceremony and farewell brunch, your guests can explore everything the area has to offer.
- ✦Dollywood — award-winning theme park (open March–January)
- ✦The Island at Pigeon Forge — dining, shopping, The Wheel
- ✦Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster and outdoor adventures
- ✦Local wineries: Mountain Valley, Apple Barn, Sugarland Cellars
- ✦Pigeon Forge Snow — indoor snow tubing year-round
- ✦Old Mill district — restaurants, shopping, and history