Choosing Your October 2025 Wedding Date

October is by far the most popular month to get married in the mountains of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Couples will get married all over the Smoky Mountains, including pull-offs along Foothills Parkway and in literally every nook and cranny they can find. The Honeysuckle Hills wedding venue books October Saturdays up to two years in advance and reaches full capacity by February of the current October year.

We locals often watch the squirrels and thumb through the pages of the farmer’s almanac with a fever trying to determine when the leaves will be at peak color. The best advice I can give is that it’s a “leaf lottery.” You can expect at least partial leaf color in the Smoky Mountains by the second week in October, with peak color possible any time from then to the first week of November. It all depends on weather conditions leading up to and following the first frost. Leaf color begins at the top of the mountain near Newfound Gap and works its way down, so peak leaf color happens earlier at some wedding venues than others.

Speaking of frost, expect chilly evenings in October, especially from the second week forward. The temperatures in October average the mid 60’s with some days in the lower 50’s as winter battles fall for territory. It’s rare to see snow, but I have seen flurries around Halloween.

What’s in Bloom: The gardens at Honeysuckle Hills slowly go to sleep in October, but flowers like zinnia and aster hang around until it frosts. We often supplement the gardens with pots of mums. Honestly, the flowers are only a concern to most of our couples during the first week or two in October. After that the main focus is on the golden landscape created by the changing leaf color.

The most popular dates to get married in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg for the month of October 2025 are literally every single day. The Saturdays of October 18th and 25th, 2025 will be grabbed first, reserving up to two years in advance. Honeysuckle Hills booked the October 18th, 2025 date in the spring of 2023. October 4th is always a popular choice for law enforcement couples getting married (10-4 good buddy!) Yes, Honeysuckle Hills offers a military and first responder discount. I sincerely respect and appreciate your service!