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What type of ceremony locations do you have?
We offer 3 locations a traditional candlelight ceremonies in our orginal log chapel or the other 2 are contemporary chapels in Pigeon Forge, TN and Sevierville, TN. We also perform simple ceremonies in our chapel garden or a scenic location.(weather permitting).
What type of ceremonies do you perform?
All of our wedding ceremonies are strictly religious. We do not do civil ceremonies. While all our wedding ceremonies are distinctly Christian, they are non-denominational. Members of other religions that do not consider themselves Christian are welcome, but please do not ask our ministers to change the Christian nature of the ceremony or remove our religious symbols. Also, please do not ask our ministers to omit references to Christian beliefs.
Are your ministers church ordained?
Yes. All of our ministers are church ordained with many years of actual church ministry experience.
How many guests can I have?
Our log chapel will comfortably seat up to 25 guests. The contemporary chapel in Pigeon Forge, TN can seat up to 75 guests. Our contemporary chapel in Sevierville, TN will seat up to 25 guests.
May we have attendants?
Yes, you may have up to two attendants on each side. You may also have a ring-bearer, flower girl, and someone to escort the bride.
How much time is allowed with each ceremony?
Our chapel will allow adequate time for you to celebrate your marriage and to provide the services that you request. We are committed to providing excellence for your wedding. The actual time allotted for your wedding is based on the number of guests attending and the services being provided. Most often we schedule one hour for each wedding. More time can be scheduled, or it can be less if it is just the two of you.
Is there a dressing area for the bride and groom in the same building as the chapels?
None of the chapels have dressing rooms. We recommend you get ready at the hotel or cabin and arrive about 15 minutes before the wedding to do any last minute adjustments.
How far in advance of the wedding may the bride and groom arrive at the chapel?
We ask that you arrive dressed 15 minutes prior to your scheduled ceremony time. The photographer will begin photos and the minister will meet with you and talk about the ceremony with the two of you. This is also to allow the bridal party to do any last minute adjustments prior to the wedding starting.
Do you provide hair and makeup services?
Yes, we can schedule hair and make up appointments at a local salon or we can recommend those services to those trusted salons in the area.
Are guests allowed to take photographs/video?
No, Our chapels want the bride and groom's videotaping and photographs to be exceptional. The photographer will take alot of photographs for you to choose from so that the quality of the bridal party's professional services will not be compromised. As far as video we do offer video services and any video taping will need cleared by Smoky Mountain Wedding Chapels in advance to the wedding and may have a additional fee.
What other products or services do you offer?
Unity candle ceremonies, family medallion ceremonies, flowers (fresh or silk), flower girl basket with petals, ring bearer pillows, photography, canvas portraits, receptions, cakes, music, personal wedding coordinator, guest books, limousine service, hair and make up appointments, honeymoon baskets delivered to honeymoon suite or cabin, honeymoon accommodations and Professional Therapeutic Massage in your cabin, chalet, hotel the day after your wedding.
Is there a dress code?
No, you may dress as formal or casual as you like. We can offer suggestions for formal wear that you may purchase or rent.
Chapel and Ceremony Policies
For any and all services provided, our contract is with the bride and the groom only regardless of who made the payment for the wedding or the service.
In the event of Acts of God, technical or human error, Smoky Mountain Wedding Chapels assumes responsibility only up to the financial amount paid for the particular service by the bride and groom.
Smoky Mountain Wedding Chapels is the copyright holder for all portraits and negatives. We do not allow your wedding guests to take photographs of the wedding and we do not allow professional photographers because that is part of the service we offer. This is the only way we can perform a well orchestrated and professional ceremony.
Any changes needing to be done in regards to your ceremony as far as flowers, or limo service or reception. These items are dependent upon scheduling and availability, therefore we request that changes are completed 21 days in advance of your wedding date.
Cancellation Policy
If your wedding date needs to be changed for any reason, we will gladly reschedule your wedding for a future date up to 1 year. However, should you need to cancel, we will charge a percentage of the package price as the cancellation fee for our services. (This is usually 25% depending on the size and complexity of the wedding). If there are overnight rentals, limousine, flowers, cake or catering involved we will also have to charge your account with any fees or deposits we may be charged to settle your account. Any wedding canceled or postponed within 21 days of the service will not receive a refund or a credit. Any cancellation must be done in writing at least 21 days in advance to avoid any extra fees.
Payment Policy
We accept most major credit cards(Visa, Mastercard, and Discover), money orders, and cash. We will schedule your wedding date and time upon receipt of a 25 % deposit. You then can make payments up to 14 days prior to your wedding date. We ask that you pay in full at that time. Should you want to schedule a wedding with less than 30 days to prepare we will gladly do that schedule permitting. We may request that payment be made in full at that time. |
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