16 Swoon-worthy Smoky Mountain Destination Wedding Venues

Fab Features: exquisite destination venue set beside the sparkling Nantahala Lake, with nature as your altar at the Chapel in the Sky • cozy tiny homes offer overnight lodging for up to 18 people for weekend-long soirees (plus, no end times!) • host a yoga session with your guests, or enjoy hiking, rafting, and river adventures with a guide, making your weekend a true experience!

Fab Features: serene, private village situated on 54 lush acres adjacent to the national forest • romantic ceremonies in an arbor or a garden, on a covered bridge, beside a creek, or in an open-air pavilion • cozy on-site accommodations for 90 in the main house, studio, and cottages

Fab Features: year-round beauty at this cozy resort nestled along the Fontana reservoir in the Nantahala National Forest • plenty of indoor & outdoor options, from a sweet traditional chapel to a sprawling lawn, led by a fab events team • on-site lodging boasts a private marina and 238 miles of shoreline

Fab Features: stunning retreat perched at 4,000 feet, with sweeping views of the Great Smoky Mountains • nature-inspired gathering spaces include ceremony sites in a woodland clearing or mountain ridge, a cozy home for winter celebrations, and a covered pavilion for al fresco receptions • fun glamping options include luxury safari tents, cabins, and even an upscale custom treehouse!

Fab Features: hilltop gem with unobstructed view of the Smokies • exchange vows on the spacious patio then head inside the spectacular Grand Hall with its soaring open-trussed ceiling hung with chandeliers crafted from intricate ironwork • packages includes perks like use of a lovely bridal dressing suite, event security, and shuttle service up and down the mountain

Fab Features: spectacular mountaintop setting with sweeping panoramic views of the Smokies • prep with your wedding party in the fabulous on-site day spa, then exchange vows in a pretty outdoor gazebo or the warm, wood-paneled chapel • affordable packages offer plenty of flexibility—and most include in-house photography!

Fab Features: luxury wedding estate specializing in bespoke experiences, with 4 venues spread across 100 acres of the Smokies • the truly unique Glass House is surrounded by lush greenery and shady trees, with a beautiful ceremony lawn steps away (or say "I do" in the nearby Garden, with its panoramic views) • the Grand Hall blends modern style with classic details, boasting 25-foot ceilings, gorgeous curved beams, walls of windows, and a grand staircase

Fab Features: nestled in a three acre park, lush with gardens, shady groves, and scenic walking trails • say "I do" on the gracious brick-lined Courtyard, then dine & dance in the second floor parlor, with its large windows and private balcony framing pretty city views • prime location in the heart of charming Jonesborough's historic Main Street, with plenty of activities and lodging within walking distance

Fab Features: secluded, photo-worthy escape tucked against the border of Pisgah National Forest • an ultra-cool half-cylindrical pavilion is abutted by a sprawling lawn and spacious deck • cool overnight options include safari-style canvas platform tents, adorably decked-out Airstream trailers, and an elevated “tree house”

Fab Features: exquisite, secluded 56-acre retreat nestled alongside the Little Pigeon River • a breezy covered patio leads into the Great Hall, a light-flooded space with large windows, beamed ceilings, and soft draping • say "I do" beneath a walnut tree or on a lawn backed by lush pasture and mountain views

Fab Features: a private forested retreat • the Grand Hall is designed with massive cedar columns, a great fireplace, and multi-hued floors • the surrounding grounds include a vineyard, a pond, a creek with a romantic covered bridge, and multiple lawns and wooded areas

Fab Features: ceremonies on the patio beneath stringed bistro lights the grand reception hall is surrounded by an abundance of windows and glass roll-up doors that bring the outside in

Fab Features: pristine estate in a natural garden setting with views of the Smokies • private midweek elopements to all-inclusive wedding packages • conveniently located 9 miles from the Knoxville Airport and nearby lodging for out-of-town guests and honeymoon accommodations

Fab Features: serene farm set in the rolling hills of the Smokies • romantic receptions inside the timber-framed barn with the attached patio that provides perfect indoor/outdoor flow • the large selection of tables, chairs, and stylish décor are included at no extra charge

Venue: Parker-Binns Vineyard

Venue: Butterfly Hollow