Elope in Tennessee

Gatlinburg, Memphis, Nashville!

Want to elope in Tennessee, but not quite sure where? Consider some of these great Tennessee destinations:

• Memphis
• Knoxville
• Chattanooga
• Cumberland Gap
• Nashville
• Gatlinburg

Elope to Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains

What makes Gatlinburg one of the best places for an eloping couple? First, it's located near one of the most popular national parks in the U.S., the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Secondly, Gatlinburg is often referred to as the "wedding capital of the South." What that means to you is a city with an abundance of wedding packages, including numerous elopement packages tailored to couples with few or no guests.

Some standouts include Chapel in the Glen, which boasts a gazebo, waterfall and reflecting pond; and Rivergate Inn & Wedding Chapel, a 24-hour wedding facility located in nearby Pigeon Forge. For details of these and a few more fabulous wonderful venues in the Great Smoky Mountains, go to our page on eloping in Gatlinburg.

Elope in Memphis TN

When many people think of Memphis, they think Elvis and the Graceland Mansion. And, while you can't get married in the Mansion, you can be married at Graceland's Chapel in the Woods, which is adjacent to the grounds of Graceland. The Chapel hosts weddings from just the two of you, on up to 50 people. As of September, 2011, a basic package for renting the Chapel is $695, which includes:

• Use of the Chapel for 1 - 1/2 hours
• Services of an Officiant
• 2 Platinum Tour tickets
• Bride's private dressing room
• Chapel's reception area and grounds
• 15-minute photography session in front of the Mansion (excluding photographer's fees)

You can add on to the basic package with things such as having a unity candle during your ceremony, and webcasting your ceremony on the internet for friends and family who couldn't attend. For current pricing and more details, e-mail them at specialevents@elvis.com.

Want an inexpensive, yet really romantic elopement ceremony in Memphis? Consider getting married while on a carriage ride through Memphis. This package is offered by uptowncarriages.com and includes a one-hour "Old Man River Tour," and the services of an ordained minister who escorts your carriage and performs the ceremony in a downtown park of your choice. Your carriage will be decorated with a live/silk floral arrangement, complete with a "Just Married" sign. As of September, 2011, the fee for this package starts at $300.

Elope in Knoxville, TN

Located about 40 miles from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Knoxville is known as the home of the late Alex Haley, author of "Roots." Knoxville has some fun, romantic things to do for eloping couples, including taking a ride on the Three Rivers Rambler, a steam train which follows the Tennessee River. The train is closed during the summer, but, if you're considering an elopement wedding during the months of September and October, do plan taking their Autumn Steam Trains tour for a show of wonderful Fall colors. Venues in the Knoxville area which offer elopement packages include:

Country Jewell Wedding Chapel - located 15 miles north of Knoxville, Country Jewell was built in 1931 to be used as a toolshed and corncrib. Since renovated, it features red oak floors and can accommodate up to 45 people. They offer a "just the basics" package for the bride and groom which includes a ceremony in the Chapel, or outdoors by a waterfall, as well the services of an officiant. As of September, 2011, this package was offered for just $225. For current pricing, do go to their website at countryjewell.com.

Whitestone Inn - located 36 miles west of Knoxville, on Watts Bar Lake, Whitestone Inn boasts views of the lake and Smoky Mountains, as well as a AAA 4-Diamond rating. For weddings, the Inn offers a Chapel, heart-shaped courtyard with lake and mountain views, a gazebo, and a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride. They provide two elopement packages, both of which include a small wedding cake, horse-drawn carriage ride and couples' massage. For current pricing and more details you can email them at deneise@whitestoneinn.com.

Elope in Chattanooga

Chattanooga's another Tennessee wedding destination with tons of romantic things to do for eloping couples. Before or after you say your "I Do's" why not--

• Stay in an authentic train car at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel
• Visit an underground waterfall at Ruby Falls, located on Lookout Mountain
• Ride the Incline Railway, also located on Lookout Mountain. Often referred to as "America’s Most Amazing Mile"
• Have a romantic dinner at the Back Inn Cafe

If you're looking for an elopement ceremony in Chattanooga, you may want to check into Magickal Memories, which provides an elopement service in a private gazebo overlooking a small lake in Chattanooga. You can get more info on their services at magickalmemories.weebly.com. Another wedding company which performs elopement ceremonies is Love Bridge Weddings. They can assist you in having your wedding in a variety of settings, including chapels, parks, and even your own home (or hotel room).

Elope in Cumberland Gap, TN

The Cumberland Gap was once known as the "Gateway to the West" because of its geography as the low point in the Cumberland Mountains where the states of Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia all meet. This low point allowed people and animals to travel through the mountains on their way west. It's also home to the Cumberland Gap National Park and the historic and quaint town of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, where, according to the website of the Cumberland Gap Wedding Chapel, it was once known as "The Wedding Place" of the Tri-State area.

The Cumberland Gap Wedding Chapel offers a very inexpensive "just the two of you" package for eloping couples starting at $125. The Chapel includes a dressing room for the bride and groom, and can accommodate up to 40 guests. Go to their website for current pricing and more info: cumberlandgapweddingchapel.com

Elope in Nashville

If the two of you are country music fans, then Nashville's the perfect place for you to elope. Get married in the afternoon, take in a romantic paddle boat ride afterward in Centennial Park, then enjoy a concert at the Grand Ole Opry at night, where you can enjoy performances by some of the best country artists in the world. Some standout venues which offer elopement packages in and around Nashville include:

Butterfly Hollow - an eco-friendly retreat located an hour east of Nashville, situated on 85 secluded acres. Your elopement ceremony can be held in a variety of settings, including in the gardens, on a hillside gazebo or inside their historic farmhouse. Their "Wedding and Honeymoon for Two" package includes 2 nights lodging.

Belmont Mansion - the largest house museum in Tennessee and one of Nashville's top 20 tourist attractions, the Belmont Mansion offers very affordable elopement packages, including the "Getaway Elopement Ceremony" for $200, which includes a ceremony in several different mansion sites.

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