Escape the Wedding Chaos:

How to Customize Your Perfect Elopement at Honeysuckle Hills

A customized elopement at Honeysuckle Hills is your ticket to a stress-free, deeply personal wedding day focused entirely on your love story.

Think of us as your “Goldilocks” venue. We are the perfect sweet spot between expensive luxury estates that require a day’s booking and tiny, rushed commercial chapels or unpredictable National Park weddings. Exceptional VALUE for those dollars spent!

Having spent the early days of my career as a wedding photographer fighting disorganized timelines and lackluster backdrops, I created Honeysuckle Hills 20 years ago out of a passion to give you the exact opposite: effortless flow and unmatched beauty. I also know every couple has a different budget and wedding dream. Our customizable options empower you to build an elopement package that is uniquely yours.

Why Honeysuckle Hills is Different

• Bountiful Space, Micro-Pricing: When you look at the premium full-day venues or cabins in our area, you’re often paying for a massive but empty footprint. Honeysuckle Hills is similar in scale, with a major difference. Instead of a blank canvas you’ll enjoy vibrant flowers in cottage-core gardens, historic features and charming horses… all available to you by the hour with friendly, family staff.
• No Rushing: Unlike standard Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg chapels, we aren’t a revolving door. We encourage you to breathe, linger, and savor the moment.
• Unmatched Photo Paradise: We have more gorgeous backdrops and photo spots than any other venue or public park in the area.
• Built-in Backup Plans: No need to worry about rain, because we have two back-up ceremony sites ready to go
• Beautifully Pre-Decorated: Skip the stress and hidden costs of buying decor. I have already styled the venue with gorgeous, heritage inspired decorations that are ready to go the moment you arrive (perfectly paired with our wedding gardens!)
• Ultimate Flexibility: Want to upgrade to a full reception later? Most of the time, you can! Keep your ceremony and celebration in one place—no traffic, no travel stress for guests.

Let’s Build Your Perfect Elopement in 4 Simple Steps

The secret to a flawless micro-elopement at Honeysuckle Hills is understanding that TIME is your most important ingredient. While you won’t need an entire, expensive full-day booking, you will want to give yourselves a little more time than a commercial chapel or National Park wedding allows. Our property is an experience; filled with rich history, natural beauty, and an enchanting atmosphere that naturally encourages you and your guests to linger, breathe, and take it all in. We don’t just host your ceremony; we give you a space where you actually want to stay and savor the moment.

Every base package gives you a 45-minute walk-through on a day prior to the wedding, a Ceremony Officiant, and a Wedding Director (who handles chair setup, puts out light personal decor, directs the ceremony, and runs your music via a Bluetooth speaker).

Choose your package based on your target guest count, and upgrade your time if you have a larger vision!

Step 1: Choose Your Base Package & Photography Option

(Note: All prices include our local 9.75% sales tax—no hidden math at checkout!)

⚠️ Do You Need to Upgrade to a Longer Package?

Don’t cram grand expectations into an unrealistic timeline. Choose at least the next package up if you want:

• Extra dressing room time to slip into an intricate dress or let multiple bridesmaids get ready.
• Special moments like a private vow reading, cake cutting, or a first dance.
• A ceremony at our Mountain Meadow or Mountain Adventure Site.
• A long checklist of creative, must-have photo locations.
• Firm Guest Count Rule (36–50 guests): If your guest count climbs between 36 and 50 people, a mandatory higher guest count fee applies. This adds an assistant coordinator and an extra 30 minutes of venue time to protect your peace of mind and keep the day stress-free.*
• Not sure what you need? No problem! Reach out and I’ll help you create the perfect timeline.

Step 2: Add Your Optional Enhancements

Elevate your celebration by selecting custom, on-site upgrades built right into our booking form:

• On-Site Hair & Makeup: $500 per person (Includes $225 for hair & makeup by the Summer Lynn Beauty Team and $225 for the required extra venue/dressing room time). We can also help schedule off-site styling at your cabin or hotel to save money!
• Charcuterie, Mocktails & BYOB: $1000 (Generously feeds up to 30 guests).
• The Horse Session: $299 * Capture unforgettable photos with our beautiful horses running free around you and approaching close enough to touch! (Adults only; payable day-of, weather permitting).*
• Custom Cakes & Bouquets: Available to select and price directly inside the booking form.

💡 Our 100% Transparent Pricing Formula

We believe in absolute clarity. Every custom package is priced using this exact base formula:
• Venue Rental: $1,000 per hour
• Wedding Coordinator & Walk-Through: $100 per hour
• Ceremony Officiant: $225
• Professional Photographer (with copyright release): $500 per hour
• Cleaning fee (when food is served) $225
🎖️ Military & First Responder Appreciation Discount We are deeply grateful for your service! Active-duty OR retired military, veterans, and first responders receive a $300 discount on any elopement package

Step 3: Submit Your Booking Form

Once you submit your booking request, here is how the process works:

1. Within 24 Hours: You will receive an email with an invoice for your first 1/3 payment. You will also get access to your personalized wedding app, which maps out all your itineraries and vendor details.
2. Final Payments: Your remaining invoices are automatically split and sent at 60 days and 14 days before the wedding.
3. Rescheduling: All payments are non-refundable, regardless of the reason. However, we allow you to reschedule your date one time based entirely on our current availability.

Step 4: Count Down to the Best Day Ever!

Keep in touch with me between now and your wedding day—I genuinely love hearing from you! Because our team takes care of so many behind-the-scenes details, couples often feel like they should be doing more work. Take a deep breath: you don’t have to. Just relax, communicate your updates, and count down the days until your very BEST day!

Honeysuckle Tradition

I’m Regina, and I look forward to helping you plan your special day!  Couples just like you have helped me carry on a legacy of love for the past 20 years.  At one time my venue was a working farm where my Daddy raised cattle and tobacco.  As much as I enjoyed growing up here, I sure do enjoy weddings more than farming!

My venue’s down-to-earth love for the simple things in life attracts outdoor lovers, travelers, adventurers, hunters, fishers, hikers, all skin colors, faiths, LGBTQ, and free spirited souls with an abundance of respect for diversity.  

I can’t wait to celebrate your unique love story!