Free-spirited celebrations in a wild, beautiful setting
Bohemian Mountain Weddings
A bohemian wedding celebrates individuality, nature, and the beauty of doing things your own way. The Smoky Mountains — wild, untamed, and breathtaking — are the perfect backdrop for a free-spirited celebration. At Big Lodge Weddings, the natural setting and flexible spaces let your bohemian vision come to life.
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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 the Smokies Are Perfect for a Boho Wedding
The Smoky Mountains are one of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth, with ancient forests, misty valleys, and untamed beauty. This wild, organic landscape is the ultimate boho backdrop — you can't buy this kind of atmosphere in a ballroom.
- ✦Ancient mountain scenery that feels mystical and wild
- ✦Natural meadows and woodland for outdoor ceremonies
- ✦Golden-hour mountain light perfect for dreamy photography
- ✦Year-round wildflowers and lush greenery
- ✦Misty mountain mornings for ethereal photo opportunities
Bohemian Wedding Styling at the Lodge
Our lodge's natural timber and stone architecture provides an organic canvas for bohemian styling. Think less "decorated" and more "curated" — eclectic touches that feel collected over time rather than ordered from a catalog.
- ✦Macramé ceremony backdrop against the mountain view
- ✦Mismatched vintage furniture for lounge areas
- ✦Wildflower arrangements in vintage vessels — bottles, vases, copper pots
- ✦Pampas grass, dried palms, and trailing greenery
- ✦Woven rugs and textured fabrics defining ceremony and lounge spaces
- ✦Dream catchers, lanterns, and fairy lights for whimsical ambiance
- ✦Handmade or hand-lettered signage with calligraphy
Boho Ceremony Ideas
Bohemian ceremonies are deeply personal and often non-traditional. Our outdoor ceremony space and chapel both accommodate creative ceremony formats — from traditional vow exchanges to ring-warming rituals and handfasting.
- ✦Outdoor ceremony under a floral or macramé arch
- ✦Barefoot ceremony on the lawn with mountain views
- ✦Handfasting or unity candle rituals
- ✦Acoustic guitar or folk music processional
- ✦Pet-friendly — many boho couples include their dog
- ✦Personalized vows and non-traditional readings
Free-Spirited Reception Ideas
Boho receptions at our lodge feel like intimate gatherings of people you love most. Think communal tables, grazing boards, and late-night fires under the stars.
- ✦Family-style dinner at long communal tables
- ✦Grazing tables with artisan cheeses, fruits, and charcuterie
- ✦Food truck catering parked outside the lodge
- ✦Late-night bonfire with s'mores and acoustic music
- ✦Lawn games: cornhole, giant Jenga, croquet