How to Book Your Honeysuckle Hills Wedding
September 14, 2025
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September 17, 2025
Weddings at Honeysuckle Hills can be delightful any time of year, but there are certain seasons when our flowers bloom more abundantly or the weather is especially desirable. We put together this article to help you pick the perfect date to match your wedding vision and photography itinerary while helping to avoid snags like tourist events with high traffic. If a particular date is important because it’s the anniversary of a first date, kiss, or loved one’s birthday, this guide will help you plan ahead to make the day unforgettable.
We typically book weddings on Wednesdays through Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays to spend time with our family. Mondays and Tuesdays are set aside for venue chores.
January
Last minute weddings are very easy to book in January at Honeysuckle Hills. This month is off-season for us, but even though nothing is in bloom, there are still beautiful spots photographers use like our chapel, our old truck, creek areas, and waterwheel. While we can’t predict when it will snow, January has one of the highest chances for snow in the Smoky Mountains winter season. Hotels are a safer bet than cabins in case the road becomes treacherous or the power goes out. Pigeon Forge hotels are closest to the greenway with beautiful lights for a romantic walk with your sweetheart during WinterFest. Closed toed shoes, hand warmers and a good coat (or cape!) in between photography set changes are helpful. Our upstairs chapel is cozy and warm; easily our most popular ceremony choice for the month.
Events: New Year’s Eve and Day.
What’s In Bloom: No blooms or leaves on the trees.
Guest Count Maximum: 15 guests maximum to give our grounds a break from seasonal foot traffic.
Reception Area: Closed.
Most Popular Ceremony Time: Between 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
Average Temperature: 40-50 degrees on many days. Other days can be below freezing with chances for snow.
Photos With Horses: Not available/muddy pasture and muddy horses.
Average Sunset Time: 5:30pm.
Dark: 6:00pm.
February
February is another off-season month for weddings at Honeysuckle Hills, with the exception of Valentine’s Day and President’s weekend. I affectionately call February the “winter romance” month because of all the last minute, spontaneous elopements. This is a great month to snuggle up at a cabin with a fireplace after saying, “I Do” in our enchanting wedding chapel upstairs. February offers the very best chance for a snowy wedding in the Smoky Mountains, but keep in mind our weather is also prone to temperature swings. One year a bride booked hoping for snow and got 80 degrees instead! While this is rare, it’s still possible. Again, hotels are a safer bet in case of bad roads or power outages. Keep up to date on weather, prepare accordingly and make sure those hands and toes are warm during your outdoor photos!
Events: Valentine’s Day is on President’s weekend in 2026 and will be very popular.
What’s In Bloom: No blooms or leaves on the trees.
Guest Count Maximum: 15 guests maximum to give our grounds a break from seasonal foot traffic.
Reception Area: Closed.
Most Popular Ceremony Time: Between 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
Photos With Horses: Not available/muddy pasture and muddy horses.
Average Temperature: 40-50 degrees on many days. Other days can be below freezing with chances for snow. Slightly better chances for snow days than January.
Average Sunset Time: 6:15pm.
Dark: 6:45pm.
March
March is still considered off-season for weddings at Honeysuckle Hills until it officially becomes Spring on the 20th. It bestows the highly volatile wild card for weather with the potential for 70 degrees one day and several inches of snow the next. Some of the most stunning wedding photos I’ve ever seen were taken during this month, however, because of the warmer colored spring sunlight combined with windswept veils. March books about three months in advance at Honeysuckle Hills because it falls immediately after tax refunds and during spring break. Spring break lasts the entire month of March because schools schedule their breaks on different weeks.
Events: Spring break for many schools.
What’s In Bloom: Daffodils, forsythia, dogwood trees and green buds on our willow tree by the end of March.
Guest count maximum: 30.
Reception Area: Open with caution on the third week of March.
Most popular ceremony time: Between 4:00pm and 6:00pm.
Photos with Horses: Weather and cleanliness permitting.
Average Temperature: 50s in the first half of March and 60s in the last half of March. You arguably have as good a chance for snow in March as you do in January, even after the 20th!
Average sunset time: 7:30pm.
Dark: 8:00pm.
April
April begins the spring wedding season for Honeysuckle Hills, drawing nature lovers and photographers from all over the United States. It begins with dogwoods and redbuds, followed by azaleas, primroses and roses. Depending on the temperatures, our wildflowers at the mountain view are typically blooming by the end of the month. Spring does sometimes mean higher chances for rain, but the threat of frost and snow is usually over by April 15th. Occasional frosts happen after this date and can affect blooms, but overall, April is a splendid month to get married at Honeysuckle Hills!
Events: Easter – April 5th, 2026.
Spring Rod Run April 16th-18th *** HIGH TRAFFIC
What’s In Bloom: Dogwoods and redbuds the first week of April, followed by azalea, roses and wildflowers.
Guest Count Maximum: 50
Reception Area: Open
Most Popular Ceremony Time: Between 4:00pm and 6:00pm.
Photos With Horses: Weather permitting.
Average Temperature: Lower 60s to upper 70s.
Average sunset time: 8:15pm
Dark: 8:45pm
May
May is second only to October for its popularity at the Honeysuckle Hills wedding venue. Our first “super bloom” happens during the first two weeks of May with purple garden phlox, azalea, broomstick bush, roses, purple rhododendron, and wildflowers. Our willow tree is in its fullest green glory by the middle of May, in a close tie with our stone arch ceremony site for the most chosen place to get married. Temperatures are highest by Memorial weekend, but usually are not combined with the high humidity found in June through August.
Events: “Star Wars” Day – May 4th.
Mother’s Day – May 10th.
Memorial Day – May 25th.
What’s In Bloom: Purple meadow phlox, azaleas, primrose, rose, Asiatic lilies and wildflowers.
Guest Count Maximum: 50.
Reception Area: Open.
Most Popular Ceremony Time: Between 4:00PM and 6:00PM.
Photos With Horses: Weather permitting.
Average Temperature: Upper 70s to mid 80s.
Average sunset time: 8:45pm.
Dark: 9:00pm.
June
June is a popular month for family weddings at Honeysuckle Hills because school is out for summer vacation. This is the month temperatures begin to rise, so bring an extra change of clothes for the kids in case they decide on a fun splash in our creek. Evening weddings outdoors are the most popular for the sweet light and comfort of the shade. Our willow tree and creekside wooden arbor has shade for your guests by 5:00pm and the mountain view by 7:00pm.
Because of our barn’s historic architecture, it is more challenging to cool upstairs in the summer months. That said, consider doing hair and makeup at your cabin or hotel and only using our dressing areas to change. If you want to get married in our lovely chapel, schedule your wedding prior to 1:00pm.
Events: Summer vacation month for school.
What’s In Bloom: Lilies and roses the first two weeks of June followed by zinnia and hosta.
Guest Count Maximum: 50.
Reception Area: Open.
Most Popular Ceremony Time: Between 5:00pm and 7:00pm.
Photos With Horses: Weather permitting after 5pm.
Average Temperature: Mid 80s to lower 90s.
Average Sunset Time: 8:50pm
Dark: 9:15pm
July & August
July and August are our most popular months for late-evening elopements at Honeysuckle Hills. By mid-July, our gardens are in their second “super bloom” of the season, bursting with white and pink crepe myrtles, hibiscus, zinnias, cleome, and rose of Sharon.
While the flowers are a beautiful tradeoff, it’s VERY important to be prepared for the heat. July and August are the hottest and most humid months to get married in the Smoky Mountains. We love keeping a cooler of iced water on hand for our guests to help everyone stay cool and comfortable.
Money saving tips: Book a shorter venue time since you’ll spend less time on photos outdoors. Consider having hair and makeup done at your cabin and changing into your wedding clothing when you arrive. Our barn’s historic architecture makes it more challenging to cool upstairs during these months. If you book a reception in July and August, your guests will spend most of the time in the downstairs reception area with air conditioning until after 6:00pm (the air works better downstairs than upstairs).
Events: Independence Day – July 4th.
Jeep Invasion – August 21st-22nd.
What’s In Bloom: Zinnia, Cleome, rose of sharon, hibiscus and crepe myrtles.
Guest Count Maximum: 50.
Reception Area: Open.
Most Popular Ceremony Time: 7:00am sunrise weddings or evening weddings at 6:00pm or 7:00pm.
Photos With Horses: Weather permitting after 6:00pm.
Average Temperature: 90s with high humidity.
Average Sunset Time: July, 8:45pm / August, 8:15pm.
Dark: July, 9:10pm / August, 8:30pm.
September
September is when our fall wedding season truly begins right after Labor Day. The rest of town is actually a lot slower this month, with the exception of Labor Day weekend and the annual Rod Run car show. If you’re searching for the best time to enjoy the Smoky mountains and Pigeon Forge tourist activities without feeling overwhelmed, September is the month to do it. The weather provides a welcome break from the summer heat with cooler temperatures and less humidity. Our wedding gardens are in full bloom; lush with pampas grasses, pink windflowers and zinnias. It’s the perfect month for a nature-inspired wedding and a beautiful time for a reception before the peak of autumn.
Events: Labor Day – September 7th.
Fall Rod Run Car Show – September 11th – 12th *** HIGH TRAFFIC.
What’s in Bloom: Pink wind flowers, pampas grasses, zinnia, and asters.
Guest count maximum: 50.
Reception Area: Open.
Most popular ceremony time: Between 3:00pm and 5:00pm.
PHotos with Horses: Weather permitting.
Average Temperature: Lower 80s with less humidity.
Average sunset time: 7:30pm.
Dark: 7:50pm.
October
October is an incredibly popular month for weddings here at Honeysuckle Hills and all across the Smoky Mountains. It’s our most popular month for weddings with receptions. Because of the high demand, we recommend booking your October wedding as early as possible. Our weekends typically fill up a year and a half in advance, and we often reach full capacity by April of the current year.
While we can’t predict the exact day, the leaves usually reach their peak color between October 15th and the 31st. This “leaf lottery” is dependent on temperatures and rainfall, but it’s always a stunning time of year.
In addition to the beautiful foliage, October provides some of the most spectacular sunsets from our mountain view as the sun sits lower in the sky. The weather can vary throughout the day; with cooler mornings and evenings and warmer temperatures from noon until sunset. We suggest dressing warmly to stay comfortable.
Events: “Slammedenuff” car show – October 2nd-3rd.
Columbus Weekend – October 10th, followed by fall school break.
What’s In Bloom: Potted mums and fall leaf color.
Guest Count Maximum: 50.
Reception Area: Open.
Most Popular Ceremony Time: Between 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
Photos With Horses: Weather permitting.
Average Temperature: Upper 60s to mid 70s.
Average Sunset Time: 6:45pm.
Dark: 7:00pm.
November
The fall wedding season comes to its close in November, with colorful leaves steadily falling from the trees after the first week. Nighttime frosts are more common, and it’s dark by 5:45pm after November 1st. Weddings at Honeysuckle Hills continue their popularity through Thanksgiving, especially for micro-weddings without a reception. Our mountain view ceremony location is the most popular this time of year; followed closely by our cozy wedding chapel upstairs.
If you book a wedding with reception in November, keep in mind our floor in the reception area can be quite drafty by late November even though we have electric heat above supplemented by a few propane floor heaters. Consider adding a coffee and cappuccino bar to any wedding package. Our fall wedding deck with the fire pit is a favorite place for your guests to hang out during this month (and a hot cup of coffee will make them smile even bigger!)
Events: Thanksgiving – November 26th.
What’s in Bloom: Sporadic potted mums and pansies.
Guest count maximum: 30.
Reception Area: Closed after 5:00pm.
Most popular ceremony time: Between 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
Photos with Horses: Weather and cleanliness permitting.
Average Temperature: Upper 50s to lower 60s. Some days might reach freezing levels with slight chances for snow flurries.
Average sunset time: 5:30pm.
Dark: 5:50pm.
December
December begins our off-season months of rest at the Honeysuckle Hills wedding venue. While we still book plenty of last minute micro-weddings, we look forward to this quieter time to give our grounds a much needed rest from foot traffic. We always close the week preceding Christmas to spend time with our families, but open up the day after just in time for New Year’s Eve weddings. Many people squeeze in a wedding for tax purposes in December, making our “Simply the Ceremony” package the most popular.
Events: Closed for Christmas – December 20th – 25th.
New Year’s Eve – December 31st (open).
What’s In Bloom: No blooms or leaves on the trees.
Guest Count Maximum: 15 to give our grounds a break from seasonal foot traffic.
Reception Area: Closed.
Most Popular Ceremony Time: Between 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
Photos With Horses: Not available / muddy pasture and muddy horses.
Average Temperature: Lower 50’s. Some days might dip into freezing temperatures with sporadic chances of snow.
Average Sunset Time: 5:25pm.
Dark: 5:45pm.
