cades cove weddings

VENUE CAPACITY
20, Including Everyone

SEATING INCLUDED
No, Not Allowed Per National Park Rules

INCLEMENT WEATHER COVER
No

VENUE RESTRICTIONS
Birdseed, flower petals, decorations, etc. are NOT allowed. This venue cannot exceed 20 total people including the couple being married, any members of the wedding party, and all other guests including children.

AVAILABLE PACKAGES
Mountain Memories, Appalachian Admiration, Smoky Mountain Serenity

Cades Cove Weddings at Elope to Gatlinburg

Welcome to Cades Cove. Located approximately 32 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, Cades Cove offers a beautiful wedding backdrop. However, it’s the most visited spot in the entire Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Experience the Elope to Gatlinburg Difference - Heartfelt Smoky Mountain Weddings

All of our stress-free Cades Cove elopement packages include:

Ceremony & Officiant

Of course, the ceremony and officiant are included with all of our packages. Our officiant has married more than 4000 couples in the Great Smoky Mountains area over the last 10 years.

Post-Wedding Marriage License Filing

Following your ceremony, the officiant completes your marriage license. It is then filed back with the County Clerk’s office. Your official certified marriage certificates are then mailed out to you, ready to use back home.

Rental Fees OR Permits

Whether it’s a privately owned Gatlinburg waterfall or a one of our gorgeous spot inside of the National Park, we’ve got you covered. Site rental fees or National Park permits are included.

Professional Photography

Our seasoned wedding photographer has shot over 3500 elopements in the Smoky Mountains over the last decade. When it comes to Gatlinburg elopements, we’ve got you covered every step of the way.
*Except the Simple Remembrance package

Online Gallery & Print Release

Your photos will be ready within ONLY TWO WEEKS! They will be available in an online gallery and you will be able to download all of your full-resolution/full-sized images. A print release is included so you can make UNLIMITED prints in ANY size you desire.

ElopeXpert Client Portal

Getting married out-of-state can be stressful and full of headaches. Put your mind at ease with our ElopeXpert Client Portal. This portal will contain loads of information including trusted vendors, photography prep tips, marriage license information, and much more.

Additional Details

Cades Cove, one of the most visited locations within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is the perfect choice for your Smoky Mountain wedding. Located around 32 miles outside of Gatlinburg, Cades Coves offers gorgeous views of vast meadows with stunning mountain backgrounds.

There are two different locations within Cades Cove that we offer for weddings. The first option is the LeQuire Overlook. This spot is located around 1.5 miles from the entrance to Cades Cove near the end of Sparks Lane on Cades Cove Loop Road. The close proximity to the entrance, makes this the most convenient option for your wedding in Cades Cove.

Cades Cove Elopement

The LeQuire Overlook is a beautiful field with a single large tree standing in the middle, and features a stunning mountain backdrop. The second location option within Cades Cove, is the Wildlife Overlook. Located 0.5 miles past the Missionary Baptist Church within Cades Cove, the Wildlife Overlook offers a panoramic view of the beautiful Smoky Mountains. You choose how far into the field you wish to go for the perfect spot for your wedding. Both spots within Cades Cove offer a max of 20 people including the bride, groom, and any children. Parking is very limited and requires bringing the smallest number of vehicles possible.

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Fully Licensed by the NPS

Weddings within the National Park require companies to have a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA). They also require that all weddings have a Special Use Permit (SUP) which has an additional fee. We have the CUA and we take care of pulling the SUP for all weddings. It is already included in our prices. Our Cades Cove weddings are the most expensive wedding option that we offer, solely due to the amount of time we must block on our schedule.

Cades Cove is one of the most visited locations within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, leading to extreme congestion and traffic. Also, the wedding locations are open to the public, therefore, there can be a large amount of people at the wedding location during our wedding. If you are solely interested in a beautiful mountain view and want/need a cheaper option, the Foothills Parkway location is another amazing option for you.

Reserve your Cades Cove elopement in the Smoky Mountains with a $500 deposit.

Parking Pass Required

The National Park now requires parking passes for anyone parking inside of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, including parking for weddings. Parking passes are NOT included with your reservation and must be sourced directly from the National Park for each vehicle you will be taking into the park. Daily, weekly, and annual parking passes are available.

If you are having guests at your wedding, you’ll ensure they know that they will need to purchase a parking pass. You can obtain more information about the required parking pass directly from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park by clicking here.

Looking for Sample Photos?

Of course, we got them! Scroll (horizontally/side-to-side) through some of our Cades Cove Weddings sample photos below. After, head on down the page to view the various packages offered at this location.

Highly recommended by couples like you.

Thousands of happy couples have chosen Elope to Gatlinburg for their unforgettable elopement. Here’s what some of them have shared about their experience with us:
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Highly Recommend!

We eloped to Gatlinburg from Florida. Elope to Gatlinburg made our day nothing short of perfect. From our very first email, Danielle was extremely responsive, polite, and professional. Our ceremony was touching and our photos turned out amazing. We couldn’t be happier with how the day went. We would both highly recommend Elope to Gatlinburg. Thank you both!

Melody Kendrick - Jacksonville, Florida
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Amazing!

There are so many wedding options in Gatlinburg but if you want the best, look no further than Elope to Gatlinburg. From the moment of the first communication to our ceremony date, Rev. Adam and Danielle (our photographer) were nothing short of amazing. Foothills Parkway is THE SPOT for mountain views. Our sunset elopement was magical, to say the least. Photos were delivered very fast and they are exactly as we had hoped. We highly recommend this option.

Heather Dobson - Naperville, Illinois
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Spectacular!

Elope to Gatlinburg was spectacular to work with from start to finish. They made everything easy and stress free. They were quick to answer any questions we had. Reverend Adam had the perfect words for our ceremony. Danielle turned around a beautiful sneak peek gallery in less than 24 hours and delivered the rest right on time. I literally have no complaints!

Carmen Higgs - Huntsville, Alabama

Embrace Love's Greatest Adventure: Your Dream Elopement Awaits in Gatlinburg!

Available Cades Cove Wedding Packages

Below, you can view our available Cades Cove wedding packages along with the prices for each. Ready to do this? Click "Book Now" and reserve your Smoky Mountain wedding today!
Simple Remembrance
This is our most simplest package and it includes the ceremony/officiant in a beautiful location. No photography and no guests are allowed.
  • Wedding Ceremony & Minister/Officiant
  • National Park Wedding Permit
  • Professional Photography
  • Digital Downloads of Full-Sized Images
  • Photo Print Release
  • Photos Delivered Within 2 Weeks
  • Unlimited Phone/Email Consultation
  • ElopeXpert™ Client Portal
  • Couple's Only - No Guests Permitted
$Unavailable
Mountain Memories
This package includes the ceremony, hour of photography, and digital downloads of the photos with a print release.
  • Wedding Ceremony & Minister/Officiant
  • National Park Wedding Permit
  • One Hour of Professional Photography
  • Digital Downloads of Full-Sized Images
  • Photo Print Release
  • Photos Delivered Within 2 Weeks
  • Unlimited Phone/Email Consultation
  • ElopeXpert™ Client Portal
  • Up to 20 Total People - Friends & Family Welcome
$3200
Appalachian Admiration
This package includes the ceremony, one and a half hours of photography, and digital downloads of the photos with a print release.
  • Wedding Ceremony & Minister/Officiant
  • National Park Wedding Permit
  • 90 Minutes of Professional Photography
  • Digital Downloads of Full-Sized Images
  • Photo Print Release
  • Photos Delivered Within 2 Weeks
  • Unlimited Phone/Email Consultation
  • ElopeXpert™ Client Portal
  • Up to 20 Total People - Friends & Family Welcome
$3500
Smoky Mountain Serenity
This package includes the ceremony, two hours of photography, and digital downloads of the photos with a print release.
  • Wedding Ceremony & Minister/Officiant
  • National Park Wedding Permit
  • Two Hours of Professional Photography
  • Digital Downloads of Full-Sized Images
  • Photo Print Release
  • Photos Delivered Within 2 Weeks
  • Unlimited Phone/Email Consultation
  • ElopeXpert™ Client Portal
  • Up to 20 Total People - Friends & Family Welcome
$3800

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about our Cades Cove weddings? Find your answers down below.

Can we have guests?

Of course! While we do many true elopements (with no guests), all of our wedding locations allow for up to 20 total people and every package (except the Simple Remembrance) allows for guests. This includes the two being married, any members of the wedding party, and any and all guests, including children. This is a strict limit, though, and the number cannot be increased for any reason. Since we specialize in elopements, all of our locations have this restriction. We do not offer locations/packages for weddings with more than 20 people.

Why is Cades Cove more expensive than other locations?

Some people think our Cades Cove packages are more expensive because it’s the best location. This is not true. Private Creekside is our favorite spot. Cades Cove is priced so much higher than other spots because of it not being our favorite due to congestion. It is very remote, is often grid-locked with traffic, and is the most busy spot in the entire National Park. Package pricing here is only due to the much longer time required to service this area.

How do I make a reservation? Is a deposit required?

It’s simple, really. Once you have decided on your date, what package you want, and the location you want to get married at, you can reserve your wedding on our website at this link. You can also just click “Book Now” farther up the page under the package you wish to book. If you prefer to make your reservation over the phone, just give us a call at (865) 365-5025.

To reserve your date/time/location, there is a $500 non-refundable deposit. Since it’s non-refundable, you’ll want to be sure to finalize your travel plans prior to booking your elopement with us. The remaining balance isn’t due until the time of the ceremony.

How do I get the Tennessee marriage license?

For any elopement taking place in Tennessee, a Tennessee marriage license is required. No company can get it for you on your behalf as it must be signed by the couple directly in front of the county clerk. Out-of-state couples often stress about this. But, getting a Tennessee marriage license is super simple.

In Sevier County, we have three offices you can get it from and they can be issued any day of the week except for Sunday. In about ten minutes, you’ll be out of their office with your marriage license in hand. Just bring this license to your wedding spot and we take care of the rest. For additional information regarding the Tennessee marriage license, click here.

What locations are used for a wedding in Cades Cove?

For our Cades Cove weddings, we offer services at either the Wildlife Overlook or LeQuire Field Overlook. We do not offer weddings at any of the churches inside of Cades Cove nor any other location there.

What Are You Waiting For?

Over the last decade, Elope to Gatlinburg has married over 4000 couples just like you. Have questions? Reach out to us or view our other wedding locations. We look forward to providing your Smoky Mountain wedding services.

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