How to Choose the Best Elopement Wedding Package at Honeysuckle Hills

The Smoky Mountains have a magic all their own, and at Honeysuckle Hills, we’ve been helping couples capture that magic for twenty years. From our rolling hills, flower gardens and mountain views to our friendly horses, we’ve become a favorite destination for couples from across the country.
Hello! I’m Regina, and my goal is simple: to make your wedding as easy as possible. I specialize in all-inclusive packages that require zero planning on your part, so you can focus on what actually matters—each other.

Navigating the Smoky Mountain Wedding Scene

I know it’s overwhelming to wade through the hundreds of venues in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. This area has been a wedding hub since the late 80s, but the last few years have seen a massive surge in wedding venues and planning companies.

To help you cut through the noise, here is exactly what you need to elope in the Smokies:

The Essentials: A beautiful location, a legal officiant & a Tennessee Marriage License

The Elevated Experience: A rain back-up plan, a place to get dressed, an experienced coordinator, a creative photographer and amenities like hair & makeup

Here Are Our 4 Most Popular Elopement Packages

I’ve broken these down into simple terms to help you find your perfect fit. If you still have questions, I’m only a text or email away—and I always respond within 24 hours!

Sign & Go

Cost: $175
$75 discount for Military & First Responders

Best for: The couple who wants to “just get it done” legally and affordably.

Time Invested: Five minutes (No further use of the grounds for photos or exploration)

What’s Included: TN Notary, Regina Starkey, to officiate a five-minute ceremony and file the marriage license (Regina is the only choice for ceremony officiant)

Ceremony Options: The wedding chapel, willow tree, or Creekside Pavilion

Ceremony Time Flexibility: Typically booked early mornings or a time that will not interfere with our normally scheduled weddings

Rain plan: Wedding chapel or Creekside Pavilion

Photography: One photo taken with your phone by the officiant (Regina Starkey, TN Notary)

Content Creation: None

Dressing Areas: Not available with this package. Arrive dressed & ready. Restrooms available if needed.

Ceremony Music: None

Walk Through: Meet & greet upon arrival

Booking: Last-minute only (cannot be booked more than one week in advance).

Simply The Ceremony

Cost: $625 Without Photographer / $875 With Photographer
$100 discount for military / first responder appreciation

Best for: Spontaneous elopements or vow renewals with a tiny guest list

What’s Included: 30 minutes of venue time, wedding coordinator, ceremony officiant / option with photography includes photos by Regina or Sierra with copyright release of images

Guest Count: Best for couples only, Strict four guest maximum (children count as guests)

Time Invested: 30 minutes

Ceremony Options: All ceremony locations / Mountain Adventure Site always limited to couples only

Ceremony Time Flexibility: Fills random “holes” in our schedule or last-minute openings. More than one wedding may be scheduled that day, but not at the same time.

Rain plan: Wedding Chapel or Creekside Pavilion

Photography: Price without photography includes one photo on your phone taken by your coordinator. Use remaining time to take selfies or have a friend take photos after. Option with photography includes coverage during the included 30 minutes of time with copyright release to images by either Regina or Sierra Bonneville Photography.  View their work in the Honeysuckle Hills Gallery

Content Creation: Possible but rare due to limited time / Footage captured is determined by coordinator / You may opt out of social posts

Dressing Areas: Not available with this package. Arrive dressed & ready for your ceremony. Restrooms available if needed.

Details & Décor: Use the beautiful décor already in place / no personal décor due to short time

Additional Amenities: Referrals made by Coordinator to purchase on your own

Ceremony Music: Played by coordinator on request using a portable bluetooth speaker

Walk Through: Meet 15 min prior to ceremony on the day of your wedding to go over details & coordinator will help you choose your ceremony site

Booking: Great for filling “holes” in our schedule. Can be booked up to 3 months in advance (or any time for off-season dates).

The Intimate Elopement

Cost: $1525 – $3425 Dependent upon length of time booked and inclusion of recommended photographer
$200 Discount for Military / First Responders

Best for: A traditional wedding feel without the “big wedding” stress.
What’s Included: A designated time period to use the venue, your ceremony officiant, and wedding coordinator. Everything is done within the time booked (getting dressed, ceremony, photos & any extra events like a first dance)

Guest Count: Up to 30 guests. This package offers multiple itinerary options using the guest count as only one factor to determine how much time you should book. Ultimately, book the TIME you need to complete all your requested photos & events like a first dance, cake cutting, etc.

Three Options for Time Invested: (Multiple Itinerary Options for each depending on requested pace of events, photo requests & added events)
• One and a half hours, max 10 guests
• Two hours, max 20 guests
• Two and a half hours, max 30 guests

Ceremony Options: All ceremony locations / Mountain Adventure Site always limited to couples only

Ceremony Time Flexibility: Based on availability. Some peak season dates may be unavailable (for example, October Saturdays) More than one wedding may be booked that day, but not at the same time as yours.

Rain plan: Wedding Chapel or Creekside Pavilion

Photography: If you provide your own photographer, they may use our venue during the entire time you’ve booked.
Option with one of our recommended photographers includes a start time 30 minutes after your arrival and ends with your exit time.

Content Creation: Highlight Reel typically provided by Coordinator but not guaranteed / footage captured is determined by Coordinator / You may opt out of social posts

Dressing Areas: Arrive with hair and makeup completed and use the dressing areas to change clothes. The average dressing room time needed is 30 minutes. We recommend that everyone except the two of you arrive fully dressed. Ceremonies typically start 45 min after arrival to give the photographer time to capture getting ready images & a few details.

Details & Décor: Use the beautiful décor already in place. The coordinator is happy to set out any items that take no longer than ten to fifteen minutes. (guest book, signs, loose flowers, etc.) Please bring those items to your scheduled walk-through.

Additional Amenities: Optional bouquet & Wedding cake can be added to your package. (Use of reception area to consume cake and food not included) Coordinator can assist you with scheduling hair & makeup at your cabin or hotel (You’ll pay the stylist directly)

Ceremony Music: Coordinator will play ceremony & optional first dance songs with a portable bluetooth speaker.

Walk Through: 30 minute meeting on a day before the wedding to go over the details & choose your ceremony site.

Booking: Popular months (April-June, October – Thanksgiving) book 9-12 months in advance

Everlasting Romance (Luxury Elopement Package)

Cost: $7900 Without a Photographer / $9900 with Recommended Photographer
$300 Discount for Military / First Responders

Best for: The couple who wants it all–luxury, ease, and exclusive venue access

What’s Included:
• One hour rehearsal on a day before the wedding
• Three hours dressing room time
• Three hours from Ceremony to Exit
• Only wedding booked for the day
• Ceremony Officiant
• Day of Wedding Coordinator (Directs wedding & sets out personal decor)
• Hair and Makeup for Three people
• $350 Bouquet Credit at From the Heart Florist
• Two tier buttercream wedding cake
• Charcuterie Board with Mocktails to serve up to 30 (upgrade to serve alcohol, $300)
• Option with photographer includes four hours & all images with copyright release
• No charge for optional add-on for horses running & approaching
• Completely Customizable / Ask Regina for help meeting your individual needs

Guest Count: Comfortably hosts up to 30 / Strict 50 guest maximum

Time Invested: Six hours on wedding day / On hour rehearsal on a day before the wedding

Ceremony Options: All ceremony locations / Mountain Adventure Site always limited to couples only

Ceremony Time Flexibility: Based on availability. This is the only wedding booked for the day to offer a little “wiggle room” if things are running behind.

Rain plan: Wedding Chapel or Creekside Pavilion

Photography: If you provide your own photographer, they may use our venue during the entire time you’ve booked.
Option with one of our recommended photographers includes four hours of coverage with a copyright release for the images

Content Creation: Highlight Reel provided by Coordinator / footage captured is determined by Coordinator / You may opt out of social posts

Dressing Areas: Use dressing areas to fully prepare. Included hair and makeup stylist will meet you at the venue.

Details & Décor: Use the beautiful décor already in place. The coordinator is happy to set out any items that take no longer than one hour (guest book, favors, signs, loose flowers, etc.) Please bring those items to your scheduled rehearsal

Amenities: List of amenities is provided above. This package is completely customizable.

Ceremony Music: Coordinator will play ceremony & optional first dance songs with a portable bluetooth speaker.

Rehearsal: A one hour rehearsal is included on a day before the wedding. This is a full walk-through with your parents and wedding party. You’ll also drop off any wedding items at the rehearsal (wedding attire, decor, etc.)

Booking: High season weekends book over a year in advance

Ready to Start Your Adventure?

Choosing the right package is the first step toward a stress-free wedding day. Whether you want a 5-minute “I do” or a 6-hour luxury experience, Honeysuckle Hills is here to make it happen.

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.