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Weddings in the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A TENNESSEE SMOKIES WEDDING IS EASY!
Couple the beautiful natural chapel of the Smoky Mountains with the relatively minor requirements for getting married and you understand why a Smokies wedding and honeymoon is second in popularity only to Las Vegas. Couples can be joined in holy matrimony in a chapel, the National Park, or the privacy of their cottage or cabin.
MARRIAGE LICENSE
Both parties must be present to obtain the marriage license from the County Clerk's Marriage License Centers (see below). There is no waiting period and an appointment is not necessary to obtain the license. Proof of age is required by a driver's license, state-issued picture ID, a valid passport or certified birth certificate. A blood test is not required and applicants need not be residents of Sevier County to wed there. Couples may also bring a valid Tennessee marriage license from anywhere in the state of Tennessee, but remember that the license is only valid for 30 days after issue. If applicants are under the age of 18, both parents or legal guardians must sign the marriage certificate. NOTE: The license costs $36 and may be used anywhere in the state of Tennessee. The County Clerk will only take cash in the exact amount.
SMOKY MOUNTAIN MARRIAGE LICENSE CENTERS
Gatlinburg Shilling Center- Regan Drive, Monday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 423.430.3404
Pigeon Forge City Hall- Pine Mountain Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays only. Call 423.908.6613
Sevierville Courthouse-Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Call 423.453.5502
WEDDING CEREMONY IN THE PARK!
If you want to have your wedding ceremony in the Park itself, that's easy too. To have your ceremony at any of the historic structures such as the Primitive Baptist or Methodist Churches in Cades Cove, simply contact the Park's Ranger Activities Division (423-436-1266) to request an application for a permit. There are a few simple guidelines you need to keep in mind, however. Because the historic structures in the Park are of wood, no candles or lamps are allowed. In addition, parking is very limited (6 parking spots at the Baptist Church, for example). An application to marry in Cades Cove must be submitted to the Cades Cove Center. If you want to marry anywhere else in the Park (on a mountain top, for example), a permit is required if you have more than 20 people in your party. Finally, you must understand that even if you have a permit for a ceremony in the Park, you don't have a reservation in the sense that persons outside your party (tourists) are excluded--they have unfettered access to the premises. Most are courteous enough, though, to keep their distance.
Honeymoon
Cabins -
Beautiful, romantic cabins with mountain
or private wooded views. All amenities
including bedside Jacuzzi, hot
tub, fireplace, and decks to enjoy
the relaxing views. We also have
2 to 8 bedroom cabins to accommodate
your wedding group, and special
services such as rose petals on
the bed and special gift baskets.
CABIN WEDDINGS
Smoky Mountain
Wedding Planners - We want to make your day romantic,
simple and as worry free as possible. We can perform private
ceremonies for the bride and groom in your cabin, by a beautiful
waterfall or river located in the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg,
Pigeon Forge or Sevierville. We can even help you coordinate elaborate
ceremonies so your family and friends can also enjoy your "Special
Day ". Visit us at www.smokymountain-weddingplanners.com
CHAPELS
Gatlinburg
Smoky Mountain Memories - 122 Parkway, Gatlinburg - 1-800-258-6797
Pigeon Forge
Victorian
Gardens Wedding Chapel - 571 East Parkway, Gatlinburg,
800-597-1371
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Everlasting Memories Photography
802 Pinecrest Way
Sevierville TN 37862
865-774-4105 Toll Free 1-877-774-4105
Sal Zanco Photography - Your wedding day is a day of celebration, hope, and joy for you, your family, and friends ~ a day when details count and perfection is expected. Sal Zanco is committed to providing the highest quality weddings and photography. Compare services and quality with ours before making your final decision! 865-908-7004 or 1-888-799-2276
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