Did you know that the Great Smoky Mountains area is known as The Wedding Capital of the South and that it hosts more weddings in the country each year than any other city except for Las Vegas? It’s true, and the reasons are many:
“Dozens of wedding providers” – From traditional wedding chapels in the Smokies to mountain resorts to unique alternatives like the Hard Rock Cafe a helicopter flight or on horseback, you can hardly swing a dead cat without hitting a venue where you and your spouse-to-be can exchange vows. This means lots of choices when it comes to the size and location of the facility, wedding package options and pricing. Stage an intimate ceremony for just the family, or host a nuptial throw-down for hundreds of guests. Whether you tie the knot in a Smoky Mountain chapel, a gazebo or other scenic outdoor setting, all the ingredients are in play to create the wedding of your dreams.
“Built-in honeymoon destination” – Why travel to a separate location to spend your honeymoon, when you’re already in one of the most beautiful places in the country? And with hundreds of hotels, motels, overnight rental companies and resort properties available, a honeymoon in the Smokies only makes sense. Many Pigeon Forge wedding and lodging providers also offer package deals that will help you save money by marrying and honeymooning in the same place.
“Easy licensing” – Getting hitched in the Smokies is a cinch. Just make sure you’re both 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license and Social Security card and you’re all set. There’s no blood test and no waiting period. Just make sure you get married within 30 days of license issuance. Also, there are County Clerk’s offices in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Gatlinburg.
