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Weddings
From 2 to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Audrey
Adielyn

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Willow Ridge Special Event Center is a gorgeous wedding venue in Townsend, Tennessee, that welcomes you to host the celebration of a lifetime. The property offers a stunning outdoor setting for you and your guests to craft once-in-a-lifetime memories amid nature and breathtaking scenery. Best of all, you'll get to say, 'I do' overlooking the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Townsend, Tennessee!

Facilities and Capacity

Willow Ridge Special Event Center features a range of indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for your upcoming wedding celebration. You can exchange your most sincere vows on The Ridge, a stunning field location with sweeping views of the venue's surroundings. It provides flexible seating for up to 200 guests, making it the ideal choice for a large gathering. Alternatively, The Willow Pond is another option for wedding ceremonies, offering a picture-perfect setting for you and all your loved ones. It's located beside a beautiful, flowing pond fountain and accommodates 200 people. The large open air, covered pavilion offers a rain option for your ceremony or a beautiful location for social hour prior to the reception. Afterward, you can make your way to The Manor for your long-awaited wedding reception. Here, guests can wine, dine, and dance the night away, surrounded by elegant chandelier lighting and rustic, elegant decor. This space also includes a bar area, ensuring everyone stays happy and hydrated!

Services Offered Willow Ridge Special Event Center offers aisle markers, centerpieces, tables, chairs, and wedding decor. In addition, the dedicated team will create a seamless experience for you and your loved one and provide top-notch cleanup services after your event.

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Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 2 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,850

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,975

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
December
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Reviews of Willow Ridge Special Event Center

Audrey
Audrey Sent on 03/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Communication

I’ve loved working with Linda so far! She’s very responsive and accommodating. Not to mention, the venue is beautiful and well kept. We can’t wait to get married here!
Adielyn
Adielyn Sent on 07/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The easiest vendor booking experience we have had!

Linda and her granddaughter have been a dream to work with! We reached out, received a message same day, and schedule a tour of the venue almost immediately. They were very upfront about costs
and were incredibly helpful in answering any and all questions we had. The venue is just beautiful and they were very kind and thoughtful hosts! We talked with them and shared our plans and you could just feel how genuinely excited they were for us. We’re so excited for our upcoming wedding and know that they’ll do everything in their power to make our wedding dreams come true.
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Team

Linda Carruthers
Linda Carruthers
President/Owner
Butch Dunlap
Butch Dunlap
Wedding Set-up, Take-down, Golf Cart Driver & Security.
Caleigh Carruthers
Caleigh Carruthers
Venue Coordinator/Wedding Coordinator
Crystal Dunlap
Crystal Dunlap
Wedding Ceremony & Reception Assistant

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Willow Ridge Special Event Center frequently asked questions

Willow Ridge Special Event Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Willow Ridge Special Event Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Park
Willow Ridge Special Event Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Willow Ridge Special Event Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Willow Ridge Special Event Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Willow Ridge Special Event Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Willow Ridge Special Event Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Willow Ridge Special Event Center currently offers 1 gift promotion and 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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