4:00 pm
Guests will be arriving in town throughout the day, via car and plane. This is kind of a free day for everyone. Feel free to plan your own meals and adventures for this day. Guests are welcome to settle in at the lodge starting around 4pm. Info about the lodge: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15972470?guests=1&adults=1 http://akingslodge.com/ If you have any questions for the lodge owners, please contact me first so we don't bombard them with questions. Thanks! : )
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Check out the national park, go for a horseback ride, ziplining, hayride, or Beer Wine Liquor Superstore in Gatlinburg, etc. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg traffic is bonkers, please plan sufficient time to get to the wedding!
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
For attire, please see FAQs for links to Pinterest board
The ceremony will be held either at the lodge or at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, based on weather. Ceremony time is tentative. Please note ceremony will be 'unplugged' meaning no phone/photography or device usage. Our lovely photographer will capture the ceremony, allowing our guests to be fully present throughout. Thank you for your cooperation!
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Family photographs will take place directly after the ceremony in the same location.
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The bride and groom will traipse about the park with Michelle, our friendly friend and photog. Guests are welcome to explore the national park - there are plenty of scenic drives and trails to be had! Alternatively, you can hang at the lodge and relax or check out Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, nearby towns and touristy locales.
7:30 pm
This can really happen any time over the weekend - I just want to make sure it gets on the schedule.
9:00 am
Pancakes, waffles, eggs, chocolate milk!
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Please wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty.
We're gonna hang with the animals across the street! Pigs, a sheep, horses, goats! We will get to feed and pet the animals, so bring your cameras and phones! The two bigger kids will get to ride a horse if they would like to. Can't wait!
2:15 pm - 6:00 pm
6:00 pm
Dinner to be determined.