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    Nicole Sent on 10/12/2014
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    Because of the awesome people at Smithview our wedding was a dream come true.

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you and all good wishes to you!!
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    Latoya W. Sent on 11/03/2022
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    Beautiful venue! Excellent service

    Hands on service from start to finish. Beautiful venue. My wedding was October 14th and the fall colors were stunning.

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you so much for the 5-star review. Your wedding was absolutely gorgeous and we thank you for choosing Smithview Pavilion!
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    Robin W. Sent on 10/29/2020
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    It was the wedding of my dreams!

    Lisa Gibson is a fantastic host. She made me feel so comfortable. She had great tips on what worked and what did not. I love the atmosphere at Smithview Pavilion. It is so beautiful and elegant. The bridal suite is the perfect place to be right before your big moment. It was the wedding of my dreams. Thank you so much!!

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you so much Robin for taking the time to leave us a 5 star rating - it's much appreciated! All good wishes to you & Gary!
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    Kelly D. Sent on 10/31/2020
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    Smithview Pavillion is a must!

    We toured Smithview Pavilion two weeks after our engagement. Lisa (the owner) was courteous to meet us on a weekend as our schedules didn’t allow to meet on a weekday. She was ready as soon as we arrived and greeted us with a welcoming smile. Lara (the coordinator/planner) was setting up for a wedding, and we briefly spoke. As soon as our detailed tour was complete I knew this was the place we were going to get married. Even through Covid, Lisa kept us updated and helped with any questions we had. They were gracious enough for our pups to come on the property for our day. Lara set up the reception and ceremony so beautifully, more than I could have dreamed of for our wedding. If anything went wrong, I had no idea because she was THAT on it. You cannot go wrong with Smithview. They genuinely CARE about you. You are not just a contract and a transaction to them. They know this is where your journey of marriage begins and make it so special. I can’t say enough beautiful things about this extraordinary venue. I’ve received at least 15-20 compliments on the ceremony, reception, and the flowers. You HAVE to use their florist. Bethany will make your dreams come true with her creativity. This company is just amazing. I wish we could do it all over again.

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you Kelly for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to read your words and are so glad everything turned out to be exactly what you had hoped for. We wish you all the best!!
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    Kelseh Sent on 12/28/2020
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    Great Venue!

    I loved working with Smith Event Centers. My specific wedding planner is no longer with this venue, but I had a great experience working with each person there. They were so helpful and encouraging. This venue was everything I had ever imagined for my wedding. I can't thank them enough!!

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you Kelsey for the great feedback. It's always nice to hear that our team is doing a good job! We try really hard to make certain to provide you with a good experience and it's definitely a team effort. Thank you again!!
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    Ashley L. Sent on 10/30/2020
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    Amazing place and people

    The pavilion is gorgeous, as well as the grounds around it. They have a few options for ceremony sites, which is always nice! It could also match several wedding styles. Everyone who works there was so pleasant. I have nothing but good things to say. I highly recommend this venue! My wedding day was perfect!

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thanks Ashley for your 5star rating! We greatly appreciate your time and comments about the venue and your wedding day.
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    Ashley Sent on 11/12/2020
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    Couldn't Have Picked a Better Venue

    The venue was absolutely beautiful! The layout and decorations were stunning and had a very romantic look, and the bridal suite was gorgeous! There's a creek on the property right behind where the arbor is, they've got a beautiful patio with cafe lights, a fire pit, and so much more. The way everything was set up was perfect. The owner and coordinator were lovely to work with. They were flexible meeting with me and communicating with me, which I really appreciated. They were very accommodating and my wedding turned out to be my dream wedding. Our day ran smoothly and I didn't have to worry about a thing! We had a blast. Thanks, Smithview, for creating my dream wedding! :) I really couldn't have picked a better venue to get married at.

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thanks very much Ashley for sharing your experience with our team/staff and Smithview Pavilion. Your 5-star review and kind words mean everything to us!! So very happy your dream wedding day came true!
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    Karoline B. Sent on 07/02/2020
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    Smithview Pavilion

    They did amazing! Helped my wedding dreams come true. Lisa was great, even if covid wasn’t a thing, she helped everything go so smooth. But also ensured that covid didn’t ruin my day!

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thanks Karoline!! Our goal is always 5-stars so your review means everything to us! All good wishes to you!
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    Nancy A. Sent on 07/01/2020
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    Perfect venue for my daughter's wedding!

    Smithview was the perfect place for my daughter to have her wedding, actually two weddings. The first one was with ten people and the second one was the big ceremony and reception. Smithview was very accommodating with the COVID-19 situation. Beautiful venue and beautiful people - Smithview!

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you Nancy! And thanks for sharing pics too. We are honored to be a part of Kayla & Robbie’s special memories!!
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    Katelyn K. Sent on 05/19/2020
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    Best venue!

    I loved getting to work with Smithview for my wedding! Lisa is super helpful to make sure everything about my day was perfect! The location for pictures is amazing.

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you Katelyn for the review and kind words. We were very honored to host your wedding & recepetion. All good wishes to you!!
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    Fantastic!

    We have nothing but great things to say about Smith Event Center. Every one we interacted with was super professional and venue is gorgeous. Lara Nuchols (wedding planner/coordinator) is fantastic and made our wedding day perfect. Great experience from start to finish and wonderful wedding day.

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    A big thank you for the 5-Star review and we are truly so grateful to have such fabulous clients to work with! From Lara and all of the other Smith Event Centers team, "congratulations!!"
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    Lauren Sent on 10/21/2019
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    Rainy, October Wedding

    I could not be any happier with the Smithview Event Center staff, especially Lara (wedding planner/coordinator). We had to move our outdoor ceremony under the pavilion and it was seamless. Everything was gorgeous and I felt so at ease even when we found out about the weather changing the plans. I could not have dreamed of a better day and we had so much fun with our friends and family, all thanks to such a great venue and staff.
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    Malori C. Sent on 10/17/2019
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    Perfect Wedding at a Beautiful Venue

    I got married on 10/12/19 at the Smithview Pavilion and it was everything I had ever dreamed of. The venue is absolutely stunning. We had our ceremony in the small cove near the pavilion and it was so dreamy. From the little creek that runs around the property to the gorgeous altar handmade from trees, this location was a perfect fit for a nature-lover like me. Their wedding coordinator, Lara, went above and beyond for us and made our day so much more special. If you're looking for a reasonably priced venue that will wow your guests, I would highly recommend checking this place out!

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Very happy to read your 5-star review! From our entire team at Smith Event Centers we congratulate you & Wes. All good wishes to you!!!!
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    Amanda S. Sent on 07/15/2019
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    Excellent Wedding Venue

    This was an incredible place for our wedding reception! The property is beautiful and the event space WOWed our guest! We were so happy that we picked the Smithview Pavilion for our wedding reception and would pick it all over again! Lara is a fabulous wedding coordinator and helped us tremendously throughout the wedding planning process. Thank you Smithview Pavilion for the best reception!

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    On behalf of the entire team at Smith Event Centers, we thank you Amanda for the 5-Star review! So glad Lara helped to make sure your big day was a success! All good wishes to you!!!
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    Katie Sent on 05/19/2019
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    Spectacular

    We absolutely loved every moment with the venue and with the staff, so helpful and worked with us with every need!

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you very much for the 5-Star review! We greatly appreciate it. Congratulations and all good wishes to you!
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    Ashley Sent on 05/13/2019
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    Great Experience

    Recently married at Smithview on May 4. It was a great experience from start to finish. All the girls were so helpful and the day off went off smoothly, even with the crazy weather. It is a beautiful venue. If you are looking for a beautiful outdoor venue this is the place!

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thanks Ashley for the 5-Star review. It was our honor to be a part of your wedding! All good wishes to you!!
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    Zachariah T. Sent on 05/05/2019
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    Great place to have your wedding.

    The venue is simply beautiful. Staff is wonderful- Especially Laura who was fantastic. Multiple places to exchange vows all great. Photos just give you an ideal of the size and privacy. Go there and check it out. I highly recommend this facility and staff (especially Laura).

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you Mr. Barker for the kind words and the 5-Star review! We really appreciate your time writing this review of our services.
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    Grace Sent on 04/24/2019
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    Amazing Venue!!

    Everyone was incredibly accommodating and easily accessible. As the first wedding of this season I was incredibly impressed with all of the updates that they made and the care that they took of the location prior to my wedding. Anything that I needed or wanted help with they were there - including during the wedding. I would recommend this venue to anyone! They also give the best flexibility I have seen among venues by allowing you to choose all of your own vendors.

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you very much for the review, Grace! We greatly appreciate it. Congratulations and all good wishes to you both!
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    Reagan Sent on 05/18/2019
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    Amazing. Accommodating. Gorgeous.

    They were super accommodating. The wedding coordinator, Laura, was awesome. She helped make sure everything was set up and ready to go. She kept everybody on time which really helped the day go smoother.

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you very much for the review Reagan! I greatly appreciate it. Congratulations again and all good wishes to you both!
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    Kristy Sent on 10/21/2018
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    Wedding and reception

    Wonderful place! I wouldn't have had it any other way!

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you very much for the 5-Star review!! We greatly appreciate it. Congratulations and all good wishes to you!!
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    Kaitlyn Sent on 08/19/2018
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    Laura did such an awesome job! I would text her all the time (at many hours of the day/night) and she would be very responsive! Our wedding day was perfect thanks to Laura! We didn’t have to worry about anything. My family is still talking about how good everything turned out because of her! We are very grateful to have had her as a planner!

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thanks Kaitlyn for the 5-Star review. It was definitely an honor for me to help you with your wedding!! -- Lara
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    Candace Sent on 12/13/2018
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    Amazing Packages-Amazing Location

    When it came down to making a decision Smithview was our top choice, until it became a very large wedding and my fear of rain. Lisa is amazing at her job and will help in anyway she can to make your day amazing! They offer packages that include everything to make it easy on you. The inside room that they had was too small for us, but the out door pavilion is gorgeous I was just terrified it would rain, I would recommend this to any East TN bride! it really is beautiful!!
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    Amber Sent on 05/10/2018
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    All the employees at Smithview were a delight to work with. They kept me informed during the entire process and were very flexible. Lisa is the absolute best!!

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    The team here at Smith Event Centers is thrilled to hear such good feedback and we’re proud to have been a part of your big special day Amber - many thanks!
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    Nkem Sent on 05/08/2018
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    Smith event center was everything I could ask for and more! The service was amazing. Lara did a great job of keeping open communication with me. They made numerous updates to the grounds from the first time I visited till the day of my wedding that really brought the whole thing together. I was very very happy with the service I received and will continue to recommend them to anyone who is looking to have a wedding in Knoxville. The value is worth every penny and I'm just so happy my wedding day was flawlessly executed with their help.

    Smithview Pavilion's reply:

    Thank you for the 5 -Star review! On behalf of Lara and myself and our entire team, thank you for allowing us to help make your big day very special.
    -- Lisa
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