About Honeysuckle Hills!
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!
This farm was my father’s.
He bought it in 1983, and for many years, we used the land for growing tobacco and grazing cattle. It was a peaceful place to grow up, and I have endless memories of chasing both butterflies and cow tails. I still chase butterflies here, many of which feast on the nectar of flowers from seeds shared by my great-grandmother.
When my dad passed from lung cancer in 2005, the land became a legacy for my mother, my children, and me. That’s why, beyond our three homes and the wedding venue, we’ve chosen to keep our 30 acres untouched by additional lodging. We feel it’s more important to honor the land’s history and natural beauty than to profit from crowding the hillsides. However, there’s an abundance of lodging within five minutes of the venue, whether you want multi-bedroom luxury or forested seclusion.
Our red barn, once used to cure tobacco and shelter cattle, was originally built in 1950. While its exterior retains its historic architecture, the interior was fully remodeled in 2006 with warm pine walls upstairs, giving it a cozy, cabin-like feel with modern touches. But some of our decor will give you the feeling of stepping back in time, like my great-grandfather’s mule harness or the sawmill lumber floors in the bridal suite.
Upstairs, the cathedral ceiling in our chapel is draped with warm string lights, separating two dressing areas. Downstairs, you’ll find a heritage inspired reception space where families like yours can genuinely connect and catch up on old times (and new!) Most of the adjacent creekside pavilion’s railings came from the poles in the barn that once cured tobacco.
The grounds surrounding the red barn are my favorite! I’ve transformed my Daddy’s old hayfield with a winding creek into a photographer’s dream– a landscape of seasonal flower gardens, an enchanting bridge, and other inviting features. Choose where to have your ceremony from a towering willow with string lights and lanterns, a stone arch, a wooden arbor, or the creekside pavilion. As a semi-retired wedding photographer, I’ve designed every detail to ensure your pictures are as perfect as your day, offering more unique backdrops than any other venue. To make your Smoky Mountain wedding even more perfect, there’s a mountain ridge view ceremony site on the other side of our farm, accessed by a short, one-minute drive. (Feeling adventurous? I can drive the two of you to the top of the highest hill in my jeep!)
Our horses are more than just part of the scenery; they’re part of the family. Pastured nearby, they often lean their heads over the fence, happy to greet you and your guests. Sugar, Ben and Smoky each have a special story. For a truly unique touch, they can also be included in your wedding photos– whether by “posing” gracefully in the background or running and approaching close enough to touch. The interactive experience is available for an additional fee, as long as your photographer can provide proof of liability insurance. (All of our recommended photographers have provided it.)
Speaking of photographers, our wedding packages are designed with a unique option: you can choose a package that includes one of my favorite wedding photographers, based on their availability, or maintain the freedom to choose your own. Either way, I will work with them as a valued team member. But if you do choose one of my recommended artists, you can rest easy knowing they are a trusted professional who knows the venue inside and out. All of my recommended vendors will love you just as much as I do.
When Honeysuckle Hills was only a dream, I imagined a space that would touch all of your senses. The sight of brightly colored flowers, the sounds of birdsong and a flowing stream, the touch of your lover’s hand, the smell of fresh mountain air, and the taste of delicious food. All these things culminate together for unforgettable memories! Does this sound like your wedding vision? If so, let’s talk! It’s my desire to work with you from start to finish, creating a lasting friendship along the way.
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 19 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 attitude attracts Christians, outdoor lovers, hikers, fishers, hunters, conservationists, travelers, adventurers, all skin colors, LGBTQ lovers, and fAree-spirited souls with an abundance of respect for diversity.
My family believes that our own personal faith in Jesus Christ fosters abounding love to welcome all with open arms and a servant’s heart.