Chapel in the Hollow

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $350 for off-peak dates, and $500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 35 seated guests


About this venue

Chapel in the Hollow is a quaint, mini Smoky Mountain wedding chapel and is a family owned and operated business — by Ian and Chastidyi. You will speak with one of us each time you email or call, and we will do our best to make you feel at home in our little slice of heaven. This sweet little chapel is on a piece of private property near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge which means you get to enjoy the best part of the Smokies without having to deal with tourists, strangers, permits, or government regulations. This is an outdoor only wedding venue for your ceremony, and we have a bridal suite for the couple to use to change.


Our event spaces

Chapel in the Hollow

A fun outdoor wedding venue with a relaxed atmosphere and gorgeous scenery.

Because this venue is owned by a photographer, the grounds are being cultivated with photography in mind, and you will have tons of gorgeous nooks and crannies to get amazing wedding images. We have created Chapel in the Hollow to be an inviting space and a place that celebrates love in all of its many forms. Join us to start your fairytale in the Smokies!

Guest capacity

Up to 35 Seated

Up to 35 Standing

Included in this room:

Your chapel rental comes with 12 mini pews. You are welcome to bring hanging accessories for them as long as it leaves no damage. Each one fits 2-3 people depending on size. These have been leveled to sit where they are at so they are not moveable. We have two beautiful vintage burgundy chairs situated in the chapel that we are happy to bring out for portraits on non-rainy days. We currently have four faux floral options that you can choose to use, or you are welcome to bring your own florals!

Chapel in the Hollow

A fun outdoor wedding venue with a relaxed atmosphere and gorgeous scenery.

Because this venue is owned by a photographer, the grounds are being cultivated with photography in mind, and you will have tons of gorgeous nooks and crannies to get amazing wedding images. We have created Chapel in the Hollow to be an inviting space and a place that celebrates love in all of its many forms. Join us to start your fairytale in the Smokies!

Guest capacity

Up to 35 Seated

Up to 35 Standing

Included in this room:

Your chapel rental comes with 12 mini pews. You are welcome to bring hanging accessories for them as long as it leaves no damage. Each one fits 2-3 people depending on size. These have been leveled to sit where they are at so they are not moveable. We have two beautiful vintage burgundy chairs situated in the chapel that we are happy to bring out for portraits on non-rainy days. We currently have four faux floral options that you can choose to use, or you are welcome to bring your own florals!


Available services that can be provided by Chapel in the Hollow

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

87 reviews

  • TC

    Tina and C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 19, 2024

    Beautiful Venue

    From beginning to end, the team at Chapel in the Hollow made our elopement wedding exactly as we had dreamed. Ian and Chastidyi were quick, professional and thorough in their communication, ensuring every detail was taken care of. The chapel itself was beautifully decorated, creating a serene and picturesque setting that felt truly romantic. With its peaceful surroundings, the location provided an intimate and personal experience that was perfect for just the two of us. Curtis and I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful venue or attentive staff to make our special day so special.

  • CS

    Christine S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jan 25, 2024

    Perfect Wedding Day

    Everyone at Chapel in The Hollow made us feel so comfortable and made our day perfect. It was all so effortless and easy. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful setting for a wedding. From the chapel, to the benches, to the archway, decorations, and photo op areas; everything is perfectly aesthetic for a rustic wedding. The new getting ready room has the perfect lighting for some of the most beautiful pictures, no matter the weather. We are so happy to have found Chapel in the Hollow and have been and will absolutely continue to recommend them in the future.

  • P

    Patrick

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 21, 2026

    Absolutely AMAZING venue. Couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.

  • MJ

    Maddy Jacobsen

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 17, 2026

    My husband and I cannot stop talking about how perfect everything was for us at The Chapel in the Hollow! We opted for the coordinator (Sabrina with Custom Love Gifts) and she made everything so easy! We also added on photography a little later and Chastidyi was an amazing choice. We are both awkward with pictures but she made us feel super comfortable and we got some amazing shots! Everything was quick and efficient without feeling rushed. If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing! Highly recommend, and thank you for a day we will never forget ❤️

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    Noelle

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 14, 2026

    We truly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer and venue! ❤️ From start to finish, the entire experience was amazing. Chastidyi paid attention to every little detail and captured so many beautiful moments that we’ll get to cherish forever. She is very fun, friendly, and easy to work with, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable (it felt like we became friends quickly over our shared love of reading) and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera. On top of everything, the turnaround time for the pictures was incredible! Our photos were beautifully edited and back to us so quickly, and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. We arrived to the chapel and everything was already decorated and ready to go! (They have plenty of beautiful choices for decor) The whole process was stress free and affordable for those who are either wanting to just tie the knot or have a little bit of family/friends to be there to celebrate the big day! If you’re looking a beautiful venue or a photographer who is talented, professional, personable, detail-oriented, and truly passionate about what they do, look no further! We would recommend them a thousand times over. Thank you for capturing our special day so perfectly and giving us memories we’ll treasure for a lifetime! 📸💍❤️⛰️

    Chapel in the Hollow•Oct 15, 2026

    Noelle, thank you so much for this incredibly sweet review!! ❤️ I had such a great time with you both, and you know you've found your kind of people when you can bond over books in the middle of a wedding day! 😂📚 I'm so happy you felt comfortable and had fun during photos. That's always one of my biggest goals because I want your pictures to look and feel like you, not like you spent the whole time awkwardly posing for a camera. And I'm thrilled that you love your gallery! I know how exciting it is to get those wedding photos back, so I try not to keep anyone waiting too long. 🥰📸 It also makes us so happy to hear that you appreciated having everything decorated and ready when you arrived. We love giving couples lots of ways to personalize our little chapel in the woods without having to deal with all the stress (or expense!) of putting everything together themselves. Thank you for choosing Chapel in the Hollow for your Smoky Mountain wedding and for taking the time to share such a thoughtful recommendation. We loved having you here, and I hope our paths cross again someday—preferably with more book recommendations! 😉❤️🌿


Preferred vendors of Chapel in the Hollow

Photographer
Star Noir Photography
Seymour, TN
Videographer
Yugen productions
Knoxville, TN

Real couples who got married at Chapel in the Hollow

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Absolutely. Your vow renewal is just as important as a first time wedding, and we are happy to help you celebrate.
Our property is meant for intimate weddings, and we can comfortably host up to 25 guests. We have 4 mini pews which will seat 8-16 people depending on size, and you are welcome to bring in additional seating. We have had roughly 40 guests on site in the past with chairs set up in front of the chapel.
Yes, though for more than 25 guests, you will need to have them carpool to be able to fit into 12 parking spaces in our parking area.
At this time, we do not have an indoor ceremony location although there is a space to change clothes. We do, however, offer several outdoor options including our adorable chapel.
We give you a grace period on property of UP TO 30 minutes prior to your rental time. You can use this time to decorate and change. If you think it will take longer than 30 minutes for you to decorate, you will need to book extra rental time.
Of course! The Smoky Mountains are a huge destination wedding location, and we have the perfect spot for you to elope.
Yes. You are more than welcome to bring fur babies of any variety as long as they are kept leashed while you are on the property and you clean up their messes.
We recently contracted with a portable restroom company so there is a handicap accessible restroom on site!