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Just 10 Minutes from Chattanooga, TN in the Tennessee River Gorge

Saying “Yes!” was easy, and now your well-meaning friends and family keep asking “What’s your date?” It's exciting, and honestly a little bit overwhelming. All of those questions have helped you realize you want to keep the wedding planning stress to a minimum.

You’re searching Chattanooga wedding venues and finding many beautiful spaces that are beginning to all look the same. Barns are beautiful, ballrooms are nice, but you know what you want and it’s definitely something fresh and new.

You want something uniquely you: A spectacular reception space that feels timeless, epic outdoor ceremony and photo spots that are totally Pinterest-worthy, an exceptional location close to hotels and the airport for out of town guests, and a day of memories filled with your best friends and close family.

You’ve stumbled onto your new favorite Chattanooga wedding venue in the unbelievably beautiful Tennessee River Gorge. Here at Gardens In The Gorge you'll be amazed that everything you were hoping for and more is here and waiting for you to pick your favorite date to say I Do.

YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE:

• Two swoon-worthy bridal suites and family lounge - all with views of the gorge - so you can relax and enjoy the day

• Your choice of settings for your ceremony and reception. Choose from:

  • Windsor Hall, manor house with views of the gorge

  • The Green, formal lawn and gardens with woodland views of Prentice Cooper State Forest

• Picturesque locations throughout the property for photographs to last a lifetime

• Multiple onsite overnight accommodations available with additional off-site condos and hotel accommodations nearby; so all of your guests can stay nearby for a epic wedding weekend

• Option to hire the vendors of your choice

  • We are happy to provide a list of fantastic vendors, but you may select any vendor of your choice

• Shuttle service to/from parking area to/from event space

• Caterer’s prep kitchen with refrigeration and ice maker

• Bar or serving area with refrigeration

• Onsite venue manager to answer questions and support your day

• TVs for a slideshow or showcasing your monogram

• Sound system for ambient music and speeches

GET STARTED - IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS

We would love to be the backdrop of your big day. We strongly encourage you to book wedding weekend accommodations a year in advance to ensure the entire weekend is available for your use as we book on a first come first serve basis.

Visit our website for the latest available dates, pricing, and tour requests.

Gardens in the Gorge offers an idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You’ll have the opportunity to relax in nature and truly soak in the wedding weekend joy as the property is surrounded by Prentice Cooper State Forest. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration in Chattanooga, Gardens in the Gorge is the place to be.

Facilities and Capacity

Gardens in the Gorge offers both indoor and outdoor venue spaces for weddings up to 200 guests. The retreat is nestled in the foothills of Chattanooga where the mouth of the Tennessee River Gorge meets the Prentice Cooper State Forest. Inside the reception venue, you will have access to three stately lounges for the wedding party and family to prepare for the ceremony. The Green is an ideal place for either your outdoor ceremony or tented reception. It offers the best outdoor views and can be utilized most of the year. For indoor receptions, the manor house Windsor Hall features elegant decor and sweeping vistas of the gorge below.

Services Offered

The staff at Gardens in the Gorge help every couple carefully plan their once in a lifetime retreat. When booking your event, you will have access to a preferred vendors list of top service providers in the area. The venue also features a full catering prep kitchen, audiovisual equipment, and shuttle service throughout the property.

Accommodations

Gardens in the Gorge has four Tudor-style cottages on-site for overnight rentals. These are perfect for the couple and honored guests to enjoy throughout the wedding weekend. Each cottage provides sleeping for up to four guests with included amenities:

• Fireplace in the living room with garden views
• One bedroom with a queen-size bed
• Gally kitchen with the essentials
• Large luxury bathrooms
• Scenic private porch
• Queen-size sleeper sofa
• Wifi
• Roku TVs
• Portable crib (upon request)