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Weddings and Romance -- Gatlinburg, Tennessee

There's Romance in the Mountain Air Over Gatlinburg

Getting married? All that's necessary are a license (ask the Chamber of Commerce for locations), be 18 years of age or older, and have lot's of love in your heart. No blood test or waiting period needed. Several local chapels and churches are available for your special ceremony, as are limo services, florists, photographers, caterers, dress shops and tuxedo rentals. Gatlinburg wishes you all the happiness in your new life together. Be sure to come back . . . for your second honeymoon or just a romantic weekend in Gatlinburg, the Heart (and romance) of the Smoky Mountains.

Ah, Romance. There's nothing quite like being in love. And there's no better place to take your special someone than Gatlinburg. With majestic views of the Great Smoky Mountains, fun activities and events, and your choice of secluded hotel and chalet hideaways, Gatlinburg is the perfect place to let romance blossom.

Nestled in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is the perfect location for a scenic wedding. Additional benefits are easy access, first-class quality chapels that charge reasonable rates, and marriage-friendly laws. In the state of Tennessee, no waiting period or blood test are required. Couples can even pick up their marriage licenses on a Saturday in Gatlinburg.

Gatlinburg is the perfect place to reconnect and rekindle. Sleep late and awaken to the solitude of the stream outside your window. Find tons of activities just minutes away from your chalet or cabin, hotel or motel, bed and breakfast, or inn and lodge, along with some of the most scrumptious local eateries you could ever hope for! Stroll along the Riverwalk, then enjoy a nightcap and nighttime city view at Ober Gatlinburg high atop Mt. Harrison.

For your first night in town, settle into your secluded chalet or hotel hideaway. Relax in a two-person hot tub or linger over a casual candlelight dinner; cuddle-up by the fireplace or stroll along the scenic Riverwalk. Early morning risers can discover the magic of a sunrise high atop Clingman's Dome and watch Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains come to life for another wonderful day of romance and adventure. Explore the Parkway and discover its many attractions, shops and fine restaurants. Work up an appetite with a round of tennis at Mynatt Park. Or, you can stroll, arm-in-arm, along the charming alleyways of The Village. To bring your day of exploring to a spectacular close, the night lights of Gatlinburg are not to be missed. Board the 120-passenger Tramway ride to unsurpassed vistas high atop Mt. Harrison. For a close-in, bird's eye view of the city, take the two-seater SkyLift or the Space Needle elevator to tranquil, top-of-the-world views.

As another day dawns over Gatlinburg, enjoy a hearty, mountain-style breakfast, pack-up a picnic lunch and head for the Roaring Forks Motor Nature Trail. Only a few blocks from the busy streets of Gatlinburg, the 6 mile, one way paved road through nature offers a secluded and quiet getaway. Lush, old growth forests and private corners along the way offer great opportunities for a romantic picnic beside a babbling brook. Explore the many historic buildings, log cabins and gristmills you'll discover at every turn. Or, just sit and take in the panoramic mountain views. At journey's end, you will find yourself back in downtown Gatlinburg and ready for a night on the town. Relax over an early, intimate dinner for two at one of Gatlinburg's quality restaurants before you take your seats at the area's oldest professional theatre for an evening of music, comedy and madcap fun. Before your stay with us comes to an end, be sure to visit our Arts and Crafts Community, the largest concentration of artisans in the country, for that special gift for yourself or those you left at home.

For romance on a grand scale, make your next trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Because when you visit the mountains, it only makes sense to stay in the mountains!