Elope in Gatlinburg

And Pigeon Forge and Sevierville Too!!

Did you know that Gatlinburg, Tennessee, gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, is considered the "wedding capital of the South?" Well, it is. Which means if you're considering eloping in Gatlinburg, you'll find more than a few venues which offer elopement packages.

Gatlinburg and the nearby towns of Sevierville and Pigeon Forge are great eloping destinations for those couples who want a mountain wedding experience. You know...saying "I do" in a cozy mountain chapel, or outside under a canopy of trees...snuggling by the fireplace...taking a romantic walk, hike or horseback-ride through the forest.

Here are a few elopement venues in Gatlinburg and nearby Pigeon Forge and Sevierville which may interest you:

Chapel in the Glen

Chapel in the Glen boasts a log cabin chapel in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, as well as several outdoor areas for your ceremony, including a gazebo, waterfall and reflecting pond. Eloping in Gatlinburg couldn't be easier - or cheaper! You can't go wrong with their inexpensive "Just the Two of Us" package, which is priced at $229 (as of May, 2011) and includes 10-4x6 photographs. Although called "Just the Two of Us," you are allowed to have up to a maximum of 6 guests. For more current pricing, or to see their other wedding packages, go to chapelwedding.com. 

Chalet Mountain

Chalet Mountain is a full-service chapel on a mountainside with views of Great Smoky Mountain Park, just a mile from downtown Gatlinburg. They, too, offer indoor chapel ceremonies (by candlelight), as well as outdoor ceremonies in their gazebo or by their 25 foot waterfall. They offer several wedding packages for up to 10 - 25 guests, which can include champagne and cake, but the eloping couple may also be interested in the "Just Us Special" which includes officiant, music, unity candle and professional 3-camera DVD production. As of May, 2011, this special is only $199. Do go to chaletmountain.com for current pricing.

Berry Springs Lodge

Located in Sevierville, Berry Springs Lodge is just minutes from Gatlinburg, as well as the entrance to Smoky Mountain National Park. Berry Springs provides mountain bikes for those couples wanting to explore the mountains by bike. And, there's a stable nearby which provides guided horseback rides. The best part, of course, is their inclusive elopement package, which includes: 

• Wedding officiant
• Wedding cake for 2
• One-hour photo session with 30-4x6 prints and photo CD
• 2 Night stay in their Honeymoon Suite
• Breakfasts each morning of your stay
• Desserts each evening

Up to 10 guests are welcome to view your ceremony. You can email them for more info at stay@berrysprings.com.

Rivergate Inn & Wedding Chapel

Billed as the only 24-hour wedding facility in the Great Smokies, the Rivergate Inn & Wedding Chapel is located in nearby Pigeon Forge, just 10 minutes from Gatlinburg. Rivergate Inn offers a wedding chapel overlooking the Little Pigeon River, as well as inexpensive super simple wedding packages starting at $99 (May, 2011 prices; excluding officiant fee) and a Wedding/Honeymoon package which includes the officiant, photos (taken with your camera) and one night in their Honeymoon Suite, which includes a Jacuzzi. To take a look at the place, go to their website at rivergateinnpf.com.

Bluff Mountain Inn

Located in Sevierville, Bluff Mountain Inn is owned and operated by a certified wedding planner and a professional photographer. Their business is weddings, and they offer several indoor and outdoor sites to choose from for your ceremony, including their hillside pergola, country chapel or lawn wedding. They even have a honeymoon suite, their "Mountain Garden Suite" which features an in-room Jacuzzi, fireplace, private porch and garden view. While they specialize in weddings and receptions, you can also have a simpler elopement ceremony. Their "Elope to the Mountains" package includes all the trimmings:

• Services of a wedding planner
• Ceremony in the garden gazebo or country chapel
• Services of a wedding officiant
• Wedding cake for 2
• Music
• Flowers
• Two nights stay in the honeymoon suite
• Wedding night dinner for 2
• Professional wedding photographer services

For pricing info, email them at info@bluffmountaininn.info.

Synonyms: Elopin, elpoing, elopnig, and loping are all popular typos for eloping.  Elopeent, elopmnt, elopemet, eopement and elopemen are all popular typos for elopement.