The day you vow the rest of your lives to each other is the biggest day of your life. During that sacred ceremony you deserve to have a Gatlinburg wedding officiant that you can trust to deliver the message you need while marrying your and your person. After years of experience working with officiants in Gatlinburg, I feel confident giving these recommendations!

Each officiant is experienced and professional with a personal, warm touch. They are very familiar with the area and ceremony locations, so they wont be late. As well as experienced with having performed hundreds of wedding ceremonies over the years. They all perform both christian ceremonies and non religious ceremonies. After saying “I do”, you are married and don’t have to worry with the marriage license! They sign the marriage license/certificate and return it to the local courthouse on the next business day. You receive your official copy in the mail in about a week.

*You will need to obtain the TN state marriage license first.

Smoky Mountain Elopement

Gatlinburg is notorious for hosting hundreds of weddings and elopements for visitors and locals every year. Sevier County is only second to Las Vegas in the number of weddings performed each year! It’s a no-brainer why so many couples come to Gatlinburg for their wedding. From the scenic views of the Smoky Mountains to the many attractions that Gatlinburg has to offer, this mountainous town has it all!

However, when traveling to Gatlinburg you may not have your own minister to accompany you. Most couples don’t. This is completely fine because we have plenty of experienced ordained ministers to help marry you! Here are my top recommendations, each with their own unique personalities! BE sure to interview multiple officiants to see which one you connect with most.

Reverend Tom Orange

He performs everything from Christian ceremonies, civil ceremonies, and vow renewals . Reverend Tom Orange is here for it all! He will even help you plan a custom ceremony with your own prayers, vows and sentiments. He is kind, positive, upbeat and will take the time to get to know you personally. Also, he is known to give excellent restaurant recommendations! Tom is an ordained Christian minister that is available to perform wedding ceremonies in Sevier County, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg. He will even meet you at your location, and can suggest scenic locations if needed. In addition, he signs the marriage license/certificate and will return it to the local courthouse on the next business day.

Jody Secaur – Mountain Preacher

Are you looking for a fully ordained non-denominational old fashioned mountain minister wedding officiant? Then Jody Secaur is the Gatlinburg wedding officiant for you! He is invested in creating a sacred and beautiful moment for every couple. He says it best: “I receive so much joy from providing and performing marriage ceremonies, vow renewals, and commitment ceremonies for folks. Being able to help couples make that special connection, I know I have given back and made an amazing difference in people’s lives.”

Gatlinburg Officiant Jim Easton

Jim Easton brings passion, enthusiasm and genuine joy to every wedding ceremony he performs. He has meaningful words of guidance for personalized ceremonies. It is easy to feel his genuine appreciation for marriage. In addition, he is committed to serving his couples as individuals, so you can have the best possible experience. “I love my couples and I want them to have a great wedding experience.”

Working with each of these officiants as a Smoke Mountain elopement planner, and Gatlinburg photographer has been a complete joy. I know they can be trusted and are the best in the area. Ready to start planning your elopement? Let’s do this thing!