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About Nantahala Weddings
Nantahala Weddings brings venue services to weddings across Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, working from Topton. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Hawkesdene, The Cove Weddings and Events. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does a wedding planner cost in Gatlinburg?
Day-of coordination in Gatlinburg commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
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Wedding venues near Nantahala Weddings
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Hawkesdene | 10.2 mi |
| The Cove Weddings and Events | 12.2 mi |
| Moss Valley Venue | 13.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from Nantahala Weddings to each venue listed on Lazo.
Gatlinburg weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47° | 27° | 31% | 5:05 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Feb | 51° | 29° | 34% | 5:40 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Mar | 59° | 35° | 33% | 7:07 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Apr | 69° | 42° | 30% | 7:33 PM | 8:07 PM |
| May | 75° | 51° | 33% | 7:56 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 59° | 36% | 8:13 PM | 8:51 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 63° | 35% | 8:13 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 62° | 30% | 7:48 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Sep | 78° | 56° | 24% | 7:07 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Oct | 68° | 44° | 19% | 6:23 PM | 6:58 PM |
| Nov | 58° | 34° | 25% | 4:49 PM | 5:26 PM |
| Dec | 50° | 29° | 31% | 4:42 PM | 5:21 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Gatlinburg 2 Sw (2.4 mi from Gatlinburg). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Gatlinburg.
Getting to Gatlinburg
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TYS McGhee Tyson Airport | 28 mi | 40 min |
| AVL Asheville Regional Airport | 58 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| TRI Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | 81 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 145 mi | 3 hr |
| Charlotte | 154 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Nashville | 186 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| Louisville | 215 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Gatlinburg; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 16121 Wayah Rd, Topton, NC 28781, USA
- Where
- Topton · 38 miles south of central Gatlinburg
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Wedding Florists
- In Gatlinburg
- One of 53 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (828) 421-0141
- Website
- Visit site
From Nantahala Weddings's website
“A private North Carolina mountain wedding venue overlooking Lake Nantahala amid the Smoky Mountains. Enjoy a full wedding weekend with onsite lodging, no curfew, open vendor choices, and panoramic Smoky Mountain views.”nantahalaweddings.com
- Services they list
- Vendor referrals, Rehearsal coordination, Elopements, Destination weddings, LGBTQ+ couples
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $750
- Experience
- 11+ years
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