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A couple opting for a destination wedding over a more traditional wedding has become a growing trend over the past several years. Thousand of couples each year are heading off to their dream honeymoon location for both their wedding ceremony and their honeymoon. Each year nearly 10,000 couples choose the Great Smoky Mountains as their destination wedding location, making it the unofficial wedding capitol of the south.
Why are wedding destination weddings becoming such a growing trend and why are so many couples choosing the Great Smoky Mountains as their destination location? One reason is the picturesque scenery and the breathtaking beauty of the majestic mountains. The mountains, waterfalls, and nature make a perfect backdrop for any wedding.
For many working couples who can not arrange to take extra time off from work or can not afford to lose money by taking time off, the Smoky Mountains are the perfect choice. The Smoky Mountains are within a day's drive of half the country's population, making it easy for couples to plan a weekend wedding and honeymoon. Couples are also offered the opportunity to obtain a marriage license on Saturdays.
Destination weddings are so much simpler and even faster to plan and with over 40 Smoky Mountain wedding chapels to choose from, all offering a wide array of amenities to make your wedding dreams come true, they are virtually stress free. You can have your dream wedding with less fuss and all the musts!
A Smoky Mountain destination wedding can be very affordable, making this a reason why couples choose this location. Ceremonies are as low as $ 75.00 and nightly lodgings can range from $ 50 to $ 150 per night depending on the accommodations you choose. Honeymoon cabins abound in the area, many with special amenities such as heart-shaped Jacuzzi's and inviting hot tubs.
With a Smoky Mountain wedding, couples can be free to break away from normal tradition. They can make their ceremony unique, all their own, adding their own style and flair to it. Couples can have their wedding their way, even down to their wedding attire. They can wear traditional wedding attire, jeans, or even shorts if they so desire. It is their wedding done their way.
A Smoky Mountain wedding is perfect for couples who have been married before. They are more private, quieter and less expensive but still offer the intimate, yet casual, romantic setting that couples desire. Many chapels even offer ceremonies which include children from previous marriages.
Tennessee wedding license laws are simple and affordable for potential brides and grooms. You may obtain your license at any courthouse in Tennessee, including the ones in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Tennessee Residents: If you live in the state of Tennessee you will now pay $ 98.50 for your marriage license. If you attend 4 hours of premarital preparation course and present a certificate of completion your cost will be $ 38.50. All Non-Residents: If you are getting married in Tennessee and are from another state the price is $ 38.50 ONLY if you obtain a license from Sevier County. If you get a license any where else in the state the price will be $ 98.50.If your spouse has a TN drivers license and you have one from out of state you will be charged $ 98.50.
1. Law requires both the bride and groom to be 18 years old.
2. Either a valid driver's license or your birth certificate. If your Social Security number is not printed on your driver's license you will need to bring a Social Security card with you.
3. If not a United States citizen, you must present a valid passport.
4. If you have been married before you will also need the month and year of your divorce, or the date of your threatened spouse's death. If the bride has had a name change in her divorce and has not had her name changed on her drivers license, she will need to provide a certified copy of her divorce decree.
5. If anyone is under the age of 18, you must contact a office listed below to obtain the requirements for minors.
There are no waiting periods or blood tests. You can get married the same day as your license is issued and you may obtain your license up to 30 days prior to your wedding, however the license is only valid for 30 days. Both parties must be present to obtain a license.
Locations:
Sevier County Courthouse, 125 Court Avenue, Sevierville, TN., 865-453-5502
Shilling Center, 405 Reagan Drive, Gatlinburg, TN., 865-430-3404
City Hall, 225 Pine Mountain Road, Pigeon Forge, TN., 865-908-6613
Hours of Operation:
Sevierville:
Monday – Friday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Saturday – 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Gatlinburg:
Monday Friday – 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Wednesday – 8:30 am – 12:00 noon, Saturday – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Pigeon Forge:
Saturday – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hours may vary during Holidays – Contact an office for details.
For more information about getting married in the Smoky Mountains or for assistance in finding a chapel, please visit [http://greatsmokymountainvacationguide.com]
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Source by Lannae Wilson
