SmokyVows Journal
Planning Resources
Honest, local guides to planning your wedding in the Smokies, Nashville, Asheville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville.
How to Get Married in Gatlinburg: A Step-by-Step Guide
Gatlinburg is one of the easiest places in the country to get legally married — no waiting period, no blood test, no residency requirement. Here's exactly how to do it.
The Complete Smoky Mountain Elopement Guide
An elopement in the Smokies can be the most personal wedding day you'll ever experience. This is everything we wish couples knew before they booked.
The GSMNP Wedding Permit: What It Covers and What Else You Need
GSMNP stands for Great Smoky Mountains National Park — and marrying there means a $50 ceremony permit plus a marriage license from the right state. Here's how both work.
What Does a Smoky Mountain Wedding Cost?
Wedding cost estimates online are usually wrong for the Smokies. Here's a realistic, line-itemed budget for couples planning a Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or Sevierville wedding.
Why Smoky Mountain Wedding Vendors Choose SmokyVows
If you're a Smoky Mountain wedding vendor, paying $150-$400/month to be ranked behind whoever paid more isn't sustainable. Here's why local vendors are switching to SmokyVows.
Why Couples Choose SmokyVows
When you're planning a wedding 800 miles from your venue, the last thing you want is a directory built for affiliate revenue. Here's why SmokyVows is built for couples first.