Creating the Smoky Mountain wedding ceremony and wedding reception of your dreams will take time and planning. To assist you, the staff at WeddingintheSmokies.com has compiled this planning checklist. There are many churches, chapels, gazebos, and cabin rental businesses that provide wedding ceremony packages for couples coming to the Great Smoky Mountains to be wed. Wedding services can also be purchased individually by specialty businesses and local denominational churches. Happy planning!
Choose Wedding Style
- Traditional Denomination Church Wedding
- Smokey Mountain Chapel Wedding
- Gazebo Wedding
- Ceremony By Cabin Fireplace
- Marriage In The Park
- Marriage On Horseback
- Personalized Vows
- Unity Candle Ceremony
- Candlelight Marriage
Select Venue
- Choose Location
- Verify Capacity
- Verify Availability
- Choose Officiator
- Check on Special Package Deals
- Reserve Venue
- Send Deposit
Determine the Following Details
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Select Music
- Ring Pillow
- Unity Candle
- Guest Book
- Wedding Albums
- Program
Order Flowers from a Gatlinburg Florist
- Bridal Bouquet
- Attendants Bouquets
- Groom’s Boutonniere
- Groomsman’s Boutonniere
- Flower-girl Bouquet
- Mother’s Bouquet
- Father’s Boutonniere
Buy Rings
- Engagement Ring
- Bride’s Wedding Ring
- Groom’s Wedding Ring
Send Invitations
- Order Invitations from printer
- Order Invitations from card shop
Choose Attendants
- Maid Of Honor
- Bridesmaid
- Best Man
- Groomsman
- Ring-bearer
- Flower-girl
Obtain a Tennessee Marriage License
Purchase Bride’s Wedding Gown
- Gown
- Veil
- Hairpiece
- Jewelry
- Shoes
- Shoes
- Accessories
Purchase Groom’s Wedding Attire
- Tuxedo
- Pants
- Jacket
- Shirt
- Shoes
- Accessories
Plan Flower-girl’s Wedding Attire
- Choose Dress Colors
- Shoes
- Accessories
Plan Groomsman’s Wedding Attire
- Tuxedo
- Pants
- Jacket
- Shirt
- Shoes
- Accessories
Plan Ring-bearer’s Attire
- Tuxedo
- Pants
- Jacket
- Shirt
- Shoes
- Accessories
Reception
- Make Guest List
- Choose Reception Site
- Decide Serving Style
- Plan Menu
- Arrange For Wedding Cake
Entertainment
- DJ
- Band
- Singer
- Instrumentalist
Decorations
- Colors
- Theme
- Flowers
- Balloons
Honeymoon Reservations
- Choose a Gatlinburg Hotel or Motel
- Cabin or Chalet Rental – Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, TN
After the Honeymoon
- Update Names On Legal Papers
- Put Wedding Announcement In Paper
- Write Thank You Notes
