Can you get married at the Smoky Mountains National Park?

Get Married In The National Park. Weddings in the Smoky Mountains can take place in designated areas of the national park. Purchase a special use permit from the park and follow their guidelines for getting started. The applications must be received by the park no less than 14 days before the event.

Where can I get married in Smoky Mountain National Park?

Brides and grooms often ask us for the best locations to get married in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park….Cades Cove

  • The Wildlife Overlook.
  • Missionary Baptist Church.
  • Methodist Church.
  • Primitive Baptist Church.
  • LeQuire Cemetery Overlook.

How much does it cost to get married at Cades Cove?

Fee for out of state residents is $41.00 cash or credit card. Fee for Tennessee residents is $101.00 cash or credit card. The $60.00 fee will be waived if applicants complete a four hour premarital course and present a notarized certificate of completion.

Can you have a wedding in Cades Cove?

Weddings in Cades Cove are limited to 20 total people, including the couple being married, all children, and any other guests/members of the wedding party. There is also a 4 vehicle limit.

How do I plan a Gatlinburg wedding?

7 Tips for Planning an Amazing Gatlinburg TN Wedding

  1. Ask Really Good Questions.
  2. Location, Location, Location.
  3. Know What a Wedding in the Smokies Costs.
  4. Get an AMAZING Photographer.
  5. Embrace the Adventure.
  6. Mimic the Mountains.
  7. Choose the Right Venue.

Can you get married at Clingmans Dome?

You can (and probably should) get married right inside the park itself. There are numerous places throughout the Smokies where weddings are permitted (with permit and reservation. The parking area for Clingman’s Dome is also a designated wedding site and provides proximity to some of the park’s most beautiful views.

How much is a Tennessee marriage license?

Before a marriage can occur in Tennessee, a license must be obtained from the County Clerk. The fee is $97.50. The fee is reduced to $37.50 if the couple completes a Premarital Preparation Course.

How much does it cost to get married in Gatlinburg TN?

Licenses cost $38.50 for non-residents of the state of Tennessee. If you are a resident of Tennessee the fee is $98.50. If your spouse has a TN drivers license and you have one from out of state you will be charged $98.50.

How do you elope in Gatlinburg TN?

How to elope to tennessee?

  1. Choose a Location ( some require permits and we’re happy to take care of those for you!)
  2. Book an officiant who is licensed to perform weddings in Tennessee.
  3. Reserve your date with other vendors (such as photographer, florist, and hair and make-up artist)

Where to plan a wedding in the Great Smoky Mountains?

Watch a short video on planning your wedding in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Appalachian Clubhouse and Spence Cabin, rustic, historic buildings located in the heart of the park, are available for day-use rental for receptions and special events. Spence Cabin can be rented for small weddings and other special events.

How long does it take to get wedding permit in Smoky Mountains?

All park uses that fall under the catergory of special events are required to have a special permit. These uses include wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions and wedding photography. Permit requests for weddings in the Smoky Mountains take between two and four weeks and require a fee.

Where to go for a Smoky Mountain elopement?

Our Smoky Mountain wedding venue is perfect for elopements and intimate wedding ceremonies. Christopher Place is a Smoky Mountain bed and breakfast designed specifically with romantic getaways in mind. Rooms are comfortable and gorgeously appointed. You’ll love the romantic aspects, like the amazing mountain views or the jetted, two-person tubs.

When does the Smoky Mountain National Park open?

The Smoky Mountain National Park opens on May 7, 2020, due to the Coronavirus outdoor events will be allowed under the following guidelines until further notice: · Events will be limited in size to 10 people or less.· Events will be limited in duration to 30 minutes or less.· Permit