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About Smokerise Retreat
Smokerise Retreat brings videographer services to weddings across Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, working from Gatlinburg. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Affordable Smoky Mountain Wedding and Ghosal Experiences. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Smokerise Retreat
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Gatlinburg, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
- The Appy Lodge
- Baymont Inn & Suites Gatlinburg On The River
- Gatlinburg View Lodge
- Quality Inn & Suites Gatlinburg
- Alpine Village
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much do wedding venues cost in Gatlinburg?
Venue pricing in Gatlinburg spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
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Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
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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
- 742 Smokerise Dr, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
- Where
- Gatlinburg · 2 miles north of central Gatlinburg
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners
- In Gatlinburg
- One of 99 wedding venues we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (443) 904-3885
- Website
- Visit site
From Smokerise Retreat's website
“Welcome to Smokerise Retreat — a serene mountaintop escape nestled in the heart of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Perched at 2,000 feet above sea level in the Great”smokeriseretreat.com
- Services they list
- On-site lodging, Destination weddings, Vow renewals
- Capacity
- Up to 20 guests
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Around Gatlinburg
- Nearest venue
- Affordable Smoky Mountain Wedding, 0.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 44 wedding venues
- Wedding Videographers nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 20 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 100 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Pigeon Forge, Sevierville
Distances are straight-line from Smokerise Retreat; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Gatlinburg.
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