Elopement Inclusions

Celebrate in the Gorge

We have created an Elopement option to meet your unique needs to exchange vows and finally be married! Exchange your vows in the serene surroundings of Prentice Cooper State Forest with views of the Tennessee River Gorge.

Cake Photo: Emily Lester Photography | Cake: B’s Sweets

Featured as one of the Best Places to Elope

We add weekend dates where elopements are available to our available dates page

Let’s Just Elope: $800

• Just elope with you and your witnesses, up to 10 attendees

  • Attendee count includes couple and guests

• Access to the grounds for two (2) hours on your wedding day

  • Beautifully curated garden and lawn space with magical woodland views for the exchange of your vows (with power and WiFi)

  • Rain plan: Exchange vows on our large covered patio with views of Prentice Cooper State Forest

  • Access to the Swoon-worthy getting ready suites and family lounge - all with views of the gorge - to get ready for your ceremony

• Choice of location to exchange vows on The Green, formal lawn and garden, or The Verandah, large covered patio with views of the forest

• Hexagon arbor

• Set up of ceremony chairs for your guests (up to 10 guests)

• Set up of 2 tables on The Verandah to support a small celebration after your ceremony

  • You will have your choice of layout options; these layout options cannot be adjusted or changed

• Picturesque locations throughout the property for photographs to last a lifetime

• On site venue host to answer questions and support your day (one venue host will be available to on the day of your event)

• Available Monday - Thursday

  • Weekend or Holiday Monday (Labor Day or Memorial Day) dates may be available if booked within 1 month of your elopement at no additional fee - check our Available Dates page to find upcoming weekends available

  • You may select the continuous 2-hour use time of your choice between 10:00am and 8:00pm eastern time

• We understand that you may want a slightly larger event, but we do not allow additional attendees or additional time for Elopements. If you’d like addditional guests or more time, please look at a Micro Wedding

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We would love to be the backdrop of your special day. We book on a first come first serve basis.

Looking for something a little larger? Check out our Micro Weddings or Intimate Wedding offerings