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About The River Place Venue
Couples planning a Gatlinburg wedding will find The River Place Venue among the Sevierville area's wedding venues. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding rentals, day-of coordinators — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near The River Place Venue
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Sevierville, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Hampton Inn Sevierville
- Baymont Sevierville Pigeon Forge
- Mountain Aire Inn
- Clarion Pointe
- Holiday Inn Express
- Wilderness at the Smokies River Lodge
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Gatlinburg
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).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
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.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Gatlinburg?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
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
- 329 River Pl, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
- Where
- Sevierville · 11 miles north of central Gatlinburg
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Rentals · Day-Of Coordinators
- In Gatlinburg
- One of 99 wedding venues we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (865) 855-4041
- Website
- Visit site
From The River Place Venue's website
“Tucked away on 56 peaceful acres in Sevierville, TN, The River Place features riverfront views, a Smoky Mountain backdrop, and thoughtfully priced packages for weddings and events in East Tennessee.”theriverplacevenue.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, Ceremony and reception on site, Outside caterers allowed, On-site lodging, Rain plan, Tables and chairs included, Pet friendly
- Capacity
- Up to 100 guests
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Around Sevierville
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 36 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 63 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center
Distances are straight-line from The River Place Venue; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Gatlinburg.
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