Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — every wedding in Tennessee begins with a Tennessee marriage license, no matter where you call home. It’s simple to secure, and we’ll walk you through it step by step. Think of it as the formality that unlocks forever.

We wish we could — but Tennessee law requires you to appear in person and sign your marriage license in front of a County Clerk. No one else can do it for you, not even us. But don’t worry — we’ll guide you through exactly where to go and what to bring so it’s a breeze.

Tennessee keeps it simple — if you’re coming in from out of state, it’s just $41. Locals pay $101. Either way, it’s one of the best deals you’ll ever make.

We made it easy — all the official Tennessee marriage license details are right here. Because guessing your way through bureaucracy is not the vibe.

Yes. All of our wedding packages require a $700 non-refundable deposit at the time of booking to secure your chosen date, time, and location. This ensures everything is fully reserved and held just for you.

Because our schedule is tightly curated, all deposits are non-refundable. We strongly encourage finalizing your travel plans before reserving your date — once your time slot is claimed, it’s yours alone. You can review the full reservation policies here.

The final balance is due on your wedding day — cash only, please. Our ceremony locations don’t offer card processing on-site, and we prefer to keep things simple and elegant, not swipe-and-wait. Want to use a card? No problem — just give us a call at least 48 hours beforehand and we’ll process it by phone (with a 3.5% processing fee). We’ll handle the details so you can handle the vows.

Think of it like fashion week: the best spots fill first, fast. While we occasionally have last-minute openings, many of our most in-demand dates are spoken for months — sometimes a year — in advance. Booking early isn’t just smart, it’s how you secure the exact moment you want. Sooner is always better.

Then we photograph it like Vogue covered it. Outdoor ceremonies always carry the risk of weather — that’s nature’s RSVP. Since locations are reserved by permit or contract, last-minute changes aren’t a thing. But our Private Creekside venue includes a covered pavilion, so if you’re there, you’re good.

Wherever your ceremony is, our gear is weather-sealed and our team doesn’t flinch. Rain doesn’t ruin a thing — it just changes the mood, and we’re built to capture that too.

Yes — and legally, too. We’re fully licensed with a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. That means we’re not sneaking in under the radar or hoping a ranger doesn’t drive by.

Every National Park wedding requires a Special Use Permit (SUP). We handle that for you — no paperwork nightmares, no surprise fees. It’s already included in our packages, because that’s how professionals operate.

The only thing not included? A $5 daily parking tag for each vehicle. That’s a National Park requirement, and it’s easily purchased online or at one of their kiosks.

Because your wedding deserves more than a Craigslist contractor and a cookie-cutter script.

Since 2013, we’ve married over 4,000 couples right here in the Smoky Mountains — not from some remote office three states away. We live here. We work here. And we know these mountains like locals, because we are locals.

Many of our competitors quietly outsource your wedding to whoever’s cheapest that weekend. We don’t. Our officiant and photographer are in-house — consistent, experienced, and obsessed with quality. What you’re promised is the baseline. What you receive? A standard we’ve spent over a decade perfecting.

This isn’t a volume game for us. It’s a legacy of care, detail, and damn good photography. We don’t race to the bottom. We raise the bar.