Are you planning a wedding soon? Planning for a wedding destination? I'm going to help you find out how to Elope in Gatlinburg TN. Take your love higher up in the East Tennessee mountains. In Gatlinburg, many lovers tie the knot than in any other destination in the South. There's no better place for your dream wedding than the enchanting little mountain town, which Forbes has classified as one of the prettiest in America.

The stars are brilliant in Gatlinburg, the foliage is excellent, and the downtown attractions set the tone for love. Whether it be a tiny intimate chapel or a magnificent mountain top wedding at sunset, couples can choose the perfect venue. Gatlinburg means memorable weddings.

Choose a site that isn't well-traveled. The quieter the place, the more the marriage feels intimate and meaningful.
Make sure that you have a permit wherever you go. In Gatlinburg, Weddings require a special use permit from the park and must follow specific guidelines. Secure wedding permits and other special events applications, together with a non-refundable $50 application fee, must be received by the park no less than 14 days before the start of the event. Your photographer is also required to have a permit to photograph in the national park.
Check the schedule of weekend events in the area. Gatlinburg has many big events throughout the year. You have to check it out to avoid some of the difficulties you may encounter, such as parking, overcrowding, which may fill the streets.
Allow time for travel. Because there are a lot of twists and turns on the roads that not everyone is used to, then you could get pinned in the traffic.
Weekdays are great. Since fewer people are there, so you won’t have to fight the crowds for the beautiful lookout locations.
Keep in mind. Most of the locations around Gatlinburg are in Smoky Mountain National Park.

As you plan to have your wedding in Gatlinburg, you need to know the guidelines on how to secure your wedding permits. A Special Use Permit (SUP) is required to hold wedding services, renewal of vows, ceremonies of commitment or to use the historical structure in the park (such as for a church service). These guidelines aim to encourage distinct services that are essential to the quiet, natural environments found in the park, and ceremonies.

On how to apply for Special use Permit (SUP), here are the details:

Read the guidelines and permit conditions thoroughly, rules are very important.
Check availability through email or phone contacts and make a tentative reservation. The event can be scheduled up to one (1) year in advance.
Application and payment must be received at least 14 days after receipt of the request, and 21 days for special request.
Submit the requirements: Application for Special Use Permit (SUP), Service Providers Form, and Payment.
Finalized SUPs will be mailed to the applicant and signed upon receipt.

For fees and payments, Gatlinburg has different types of events with appropriate fees such as non-refundable application fee and administration fee, and terms of payment. Couples may also pay in cash, check, credit/debit card, and PayPal. In the pre-designated locations and restrictions, couples must also be knowledgeable or informed. For proper documentation, vendors or service providers should also be listed.

So, are you ready to recite your wedding vows on the Great Smoky Mountain of Gatlinburg? Take the plunge today and toast the love of a lifetime!

Do you still need me to convince you that Gatlinburg is the best place for your wedding? Feel free to email me and I'd be happy to tell you Gatlinburg’s facts and experiences with all the previous pictures of wedding memories we've taken.