Make It Legal Wedding Package
Simple • Couple Only • 15 Minutes • $350
Chapel in the Hollow | Seymour, Tennessee (Near Gatlinburg, Seymour, Townsend, & Pigeon Forge)
Quick Summary
Our Make It Legal Wedding is designed for couples who simply want to get legally married in the Smoky Mountains — no guests, no production, no extended timeline.
This couple-only ceremony takes place in our Highland area and includes:
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15 minutes on property
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Use of the Highland ceremony space
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An officiant
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$350 total
If you would like photos during that 15-minute time frame, the total is $500.
This package is intentionally simple and streamlined.
At a Glance
Location: Highland area at Chapel in the Hollow
Guest Count: Couple only (no guests permitted)
Time Included: 15 minutes total on property
Includes: Officiant + ceremony space
Price: $350
With Photography: $500
Bring Your Own Vendors?: No (not permitted for this package)
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Who This Package Is Perfect For
The Make It Legal Wedding is ideal for couples who:
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Just want to be legally married
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Are planning a larger celebration later
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Want a private courthouse alternative
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Are visiting Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge and want something simple
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Don’t need décor, guest seating, or extended photo time
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Want a quick, beautiful, stress-free ceremony
This is not a full elopement package — it’s a streamlined legal ceremony option.
What’s Included
Your Make It Legal Wedding includes:
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15 minutes total on property
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Ceremony held in the Highland area
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A professional officiant to perform your ceremony
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A simple, meaningful legal ceremony
If you choose the photography option ($500 total), photos will take place during that same 15-minute timeframe.
Important Package Guidelines
To keep this package simple and efficient, the following rules apply:
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This is couple only — no guests permitted
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You may not bring your own officiant
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You may not bring your own photographer
- This is Mon-Thurs only unless it’s booked less than a month out.
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The ceremony must take place in the Highland area
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Time on property is strictly limited to 15 minutes
If you are looking for a longer experience, guest accommodations, décor options, or vendor flexibility, please explore our standard elopement packages instead.
👉 See full elopement options here:
Smoky Mountain Elopement Packages
What Happens During the 15 Minutes?
This package is designed to be efficient and meaningful.
Typical flow:
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Quick arrival
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Ceremony performed by our officiant
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License signing
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Optional quick portraits (if photography add-on selected)
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Departure
It’s simple, calm, and focused entirely on the legal commitment.
Pricing
Make It Legal Ceremony (No Photos):
$350
Includes:
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15 minutes on property
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Use of Highland ceremony area
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Officiant
Make It Legal + Photography:
$500
Includes:
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Everything above
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Photography during your 15-minute timeframe
No additional vendors may be added to this package.
What This Package Does NOT Include
To avoid confusion, this package does not include:
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Guest seating
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Extended photography
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Décor customization
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Bridal suite access
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Fabric and floral styling options
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Mini receptions
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Vendor flexibility
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Extended time on property
If you’re wanting a styled ceremony, longer photo session, guests, or décor options, we recommend booking one of our full elopement packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we bring one or two guests?
No. This package is strictly couple-only.
Can we bring our own officiant?
No. An officiant is included and required for this package.
Can we bring our own photographer?
No. If you would like photography, you must select the $500 option.
Can we take photos on property after the 15 minutes?
No. Photography must occur within your reserved 15-minute timeframe.
Can we upgrade this package later?
If you decide you’d like more time, guests, décor, or vendor flexibility, you would need to switch to one of our standard elopement packages (subject to availability).
Is this a legal ceremony?
Yes. As long as you have a valid Tennessee marriage license, this ceremony is legally binding.
👉 Learn about marriage licenses here:
Sevier County Marriage License Guide
How to Book
When you’re ready:
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Click Book Now on our website
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Select the Make It Legal option
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Submit your information
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Sign your contract
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Pay the required retainer
Your date is reserved once your contract and payment are received.
Looking for Something More?
If you’re realizing you want:
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More than 15 minutes
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Guest seating
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A decorated ceremony space
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A bridal suite
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Flexible vendors
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A mini celebration
Then you’re likely looking for one of our full elopement packages.
👉 Explore here:
Smoky Mountain Elopement Packages