Hiwassee River Weddings and Events gave us the most picture perfect wedding day we could have imagined. The scenery there is incredible, and pictures could never do it justice. It was the first venue we visited and we ended up calling Bill on the road home to book with him because it was just perfect! The team there is even better! Bill, the owner, is truly the kindest person, and he goes above and beyond to make sure couples are getting everything they need and want. He even held up a curtain for me to hide behind to run outside so that no guests would see me as I was preparing to walk down the aisle! The wedding planner Liz also took care of everything so seamlessly that we did not even have to think about anything except seeing each other and saying "I do." In the midst of a global pandemic AND a thunderstorm on our wedding day, we felt so taken care of and safe in the hands of Hiwasseee River Weddings and their team.

You'll also have SO many options for places to take photos! The trees, river, and lighting create an amazing backdrop no matter where you are on the property. Plus, it's about 10 degrees cooler there than anywhere else due to the shade and proximity to the water! (A huge plus for a summer wedding.) It even rained on our wedding day, and everything got moved inside, and it was more beautiful than I think it would have been with our original outdoor plan. With all the madness that 2020 brought us, the team here ensured that we did not lift a finger and our day went off without a hitch! I could sing the praises of this place all day long, but just rest assured you'd be getting the kindest staff, the most efficient team, and the most beautiful setting for your big day. I'm honestly sad that it's over, and I wish I could go back and re-do it every weekend!

Facilities and setting were both stunning and just perfect for a wedding. Staff was very attentive. Owner, Bill Collins, was on-site during the event making sure everything met his highest standard.

The team at Hiwassee River Weddings was very communicative and easy to work with. During the planning process I had to reach out to then on a few different occasions to finalize details and they were always responsive. Bill Collins, the owner of the venue is wonderful and truly cares to get to know you as a couple. I had an issue with finding a florist as the one I had been planning to use was unresponsive, I let Bill know what was going on and he personally called florists in the area to see who would be available for my wedding date and had them follow up with me asap. The staff at Hiwassee River Weddings is amazing, you won't regret it.

I had the wedding of my dreams at Hiwassee River Weddings on November 4th, 2023! The venue is absolutely breathtaking year round and provides so much natural beauty to complement any flowers/decor. The owners and their staff went above and beyond. They were so encouraging, communicative, and accommodating! I couldn’t imagine having had my wedding anywhere else. - Dava (and Alex) Emelianov

My husband and I got married here in November 2023. The venue had great recommendations for quality vendors and had staff on the wedding day to help everything go smoothly. We had our dream ceremony at their beautiful forest location and got some the perfect photos at the many photo sites on the property. They made our wedding day run smoothly and my husband and I were able to relax and enjoy the day. We couldn’t have been happier with our venue choice!

Wow. I'm not even sure where to begin. Bill, you are a man of value and love, and you have shown that with your venue. This place instantly drew my husband, Dylan, and I in, even in the dead of winter.. it was breathtaking. The stillness of the water, the trees blowing in the wind and our love being captured here with our families from near and far. We both grew up near some type of water -- met on the Caney Fork River, engaged on the beaches of PCB and were married here this past May. Water has always been a part of our journey and we knew Hiwassee River Weddings and Events was going to be the place we got married. Bill and his staff are truly amazing. He set us up with everything -- caterer, baker, florist, wedding planner, DJ and so much more! There are plenty of places to have pictures on the property. You feel like you're on an island with all of your favorite people. Bill went out of his way for us -- we are big water people so we knew we had to have a canoe on our wedding day and Bill made it happen.
From start to finish, Hiwassee River Weddings and Events made our day amazing. Thank you ALL for the love, laughter, smiles and happy tears that you all help create for us. Go meet Bill and his staff and you'll see why we choose this place and will recommend it over and over again.

Full disclosure: HRW is my parents’ wedding venue, but that does not change just how amazing my experience was here!

I have seen my parents, and especially my dad, Bill, pour his blood sweat and tears into this venue for years. Hiwassee River Weddings and Events is my dad’s passion and and he has made this into a truly MAGICAL wedding venue. Even though I’m his daughter, I have heard from so many brides that he makes them feel like family when they get married here. My dad will go the extra mile for his brides. For example, in the past he has even driven to a local department store and bought an extra shirt for the groom’s dad who forgot his! My dad also has so many connections with all the best local vendors which is very helpful during the planning process!
The entire venue is gorgeous and that is such an understatement. There are SO many picturesque areas on the venue for pictures. The bridal and grooms rooms are immaculate and so fun to get ready in! There are many options for the ceremony including riverside, in the forest (where I got married), and inside the beautiful timber-frame building. The patio with string lighting is so beautiful at night and really makes for a magical feel.
The venue is also all handicapped and “grandparent” assessable, which is really amazing service!

Hiwassee River Weddings is a beautiful venue with incredible staff. For me and my husband, the most important thing to us was the venue setting. After searching online and looking at many mountain venues that did not fit our aesthetic (or standard for service), we can across Hiwassee River. I knew immediately from their website that I wanted to have our wedding in their forest site, and I loved the indoor space as well in case of rain (light, bright- no dark wood cabin with taxidermy!).
We visited in person and met Bill (the owner) and made a reservation for May 2020 that day. Well, we had to reschedule twice in 2020, and Bill stuck with us through it all. Bill is a responsive, caring, problem-solver. I never EVER felt like we were just a number or a paycheck- Bill treated us like family, and helped me to feel more excited after having to reschedule due to covid.
We finally got married on 8/21, and Bill & his staff were wonderful and accommodating. They were ready to set up the ceremony wherever we desired, and were ready to prep the inside in case of rain. It did rain, and 5 minutes before the ceremony, it let up, and Bill was outside drying off benches with towels and laying down plastic to keep our guests dry. He even set up a fan at the forest site to keep the humid air moving.
Let's face it- weddings are expensive, and some venues simply unlock the door for a hefty fee and provide no other services. Hiwassee River Weddings is not like that; they gave personal attention to every aspect, and the cost was absolutely worth it. I wish I could get married there again!

Hiwassee River Weddings and Events gave me my dream wedding day! Bill’s venue was the first venue we visited, and I instantly knew this was the place for our wedding, we booked with him the day we toured! The owner is the kindest person and he goes above and beyond to make sure your day is perfect! I HIGHLY recommend this venue, you will not be disappointed!

Hiwassee River Weddings gave us an amazing customer experience. It is obvious the owner takes a lot of pride in the venue and everything was immaculate for our big day. Everything was perfect!