PLANNING YOUR GARDEN WEDDING

Budget plays a large part in planning any wedding, and we recognize the need for flexibility especially in today's tough economy. We therefore
offer a wide variety of options and you can decide which is best for you:

1) Just rent our venue, and do your own arrangements.

2) All new for weddings in 2011 : We have put together a wide variety of garden wedding packages, and each one can be customized.   For instance,
our "Garden Simplicity" package was designed for versatility - it can remain basic, or be dressed up with a variety of "add ons". Our event planner
will work with you in terms of requirements and budget. Some of the packages include receptions, and we offer both on site and off site.

3) If preferred, you are more than welcome to work through a wedding service firm/event planner of your own choice, who can arrange your
wedding at the Gardens . Our Links Section will give you contact details of two local wedding service firms who have arranged many weddings at the
Gardens.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR PACKAGE AND PRICING INFORMATION:

                                                              WEDDING PACKAGES & VENUE RENTAL FEES

CHOICES FOR YOUR CEREMONY AT
THE GARDENS

Rosewood Gardens has often been described as "a photographer's dream". Wedding photographs are enhanced by the beauty of all the varied
themed gardens.   Commencing in 2011 we will be offering our own professional photographer. If you work through a wedding service firm, they
generally provide a photographer, or you can choose your own. For more wedding photos on our website, click on this link: Photo Gallery
For lasting memories, you may also want to consider a DVD of your wedding. Our event planner can include that in your wedding package.

PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE GARDENS

Dove (lovebird) release is an option that can be included in your ceremony.
Photographed mid May

A Unity Sand Ceremony formed part of this lovely wedding service in early September.
Photograph courtesy of Above the Mist Wedding Services

ADDING ON A RECEPTION

Even with close ups, a good photographer
will use the beautiful backdrops of
Rosewood Gardens to great advantage.

The wedding photographers, whose
beautiful images are featured here, have
managed to capture memorable moments
for the bride and groom, plus they have
used the seasonal bloom and foliage of the
Gardens to create artistic compositions.

LADIES: This may seem trivial, but planning footwear
for a Garden Wedding can make a great deal of
difference as to how comfortable you will feel on the
day.

This applies not only to brides and bridesmaids, but to
guests as well. Although stiletto heeled sandals and
shoes are very fashionable at present, they may not be
the most appropriate footwear for grassy or gravelled
surfaces. A well chosen wedge heel, low heel or a
pretty flat sandal, often proves that you don't have to
sacrifice elegance to be more comfortable.

FOOTWEAR FOR LADIES

A beautiful mid September wedding - Photograph courtesy of Marcum Photographics

Above two photographs courtesy of Above the Mist Wedding Services, who were also coordinators for both weddings.

A Tennessee marriage license may be obtained fron one of three county clerk locations. Holiday hours vary, so please call and verify.
It typically takes 15 minutes, and both need to be present.

COUNTY CLERK LOCATIONS:

Sevierville: 125 Court Ave, Sevierville, TN 37862. (865) 453 5502. Mon-Thurs - 7:30 - 5:30, Fri - 7:30 - 5:00 .
Pigeon Forge: 225 Pine Mountain Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN. (865) 908 6613. Saturday - 9:00 - 5:00 .
Gatlinburg: 405 Regan Drive, Gatlinburg, TN. (865) 430-3404. Mon & Fri. 8:00 - 5:00, Wed - 8:00 - 12:00, Sat - 9:00 -1:00.

COST: County Clerks will accept cash, Visa or Master Card (there will be a $2 service fee for Mastercard or Visa).

Tennessee Residents: $98.50
Out of State Residents: $38.50 - Please note: this rate only applies if marriage license is obtained in SEVIER COUNTY. If obtained
anywhere else in Tennessee it will be the same cost as a Tennessee Resident ($98.50).

REQUIREMENTS: You will need to produce the following:

Photo ID (can be driver's license, state issued I.D. or military ID)
Social Security Number (they do not need to see your Card)
If divorced, the date of your last divorce (they do not need to see divorce papers)

FLOWERS & WEDDING CAKES

WEDDING PLANNING

ON SITE RECEPTIONS: For small weddings of approximately 30 people or less, you can add on a reception at the Gardens.
Our "Garden Memories" package includes a very simple "cake, punch, nuts & mints" style reception" with guest seating on our lower deck area.
The "Morning Mist" package was designed for a morning ceremony, followed by a delicious catered brunch reception on the lower deck area. For
the ultimate on site garden wedding plus reception, we plan on adding an exclusive all day package, which will be designed for the larger weddings
of up to 100 people, and will include a full catered "tent style" reception. The tent will be located in the upper gardens, overlooking our lovely mixed
border and heather garden. Because of the risk of damage to the Gardens, this will be the only package where we will permit use of a tent. We are
still working on our "exclusive all day" package and hope to be adding that to our site shortly.

Couples who are purely renting our venue, and whose wedding involves approximately 30 or less guests, do have the option of catering their own
reception at our venue. We do have full kitchen facilities with banquet tables for buffet style layout in our indoor area.

OFF SITE RECEPTIONS: For larger weddings, our event planner can arrange a reception in a suitable indoor facility located within an easy
driving distance to the Gardens. The "English Elegance" package combines an outdoor ceremony in our English style gardens with the comfort and
elegance of a fully catered reception in the newly built Springhill Suites by Marriot, located in Pigeon Forge. For larger weddings where couples
feel their budget doesn't stretch to a catered reception, we can reserve a room at the Sevierville Civic Center, where you do have the option of
self-catering.

Music adds so much to the romantic atmosphere of any outdoor wedding.   Many different musicians have played at the gardens, and your choice of
musician can be included in a wedding package. Typically a musician will play for an hour at a wedding.    Recorded music can also be part of your
wedding package, which can be traditional or your own choice. If you are just renting our venue you may bring your own boom box, or make other
arrangements that suit you .   Electricity is available at the gardens , and should it be required for your music - all that we ask is for you to request
this ahead of time, we will then have it laid on for you.

RECORDED OR LIVE MUSIC

This lovely mid June wedding was captured so beautifully by photographer, Tim Joseph of T and J Photography (see contact details on Links
section).

In addition to the traditional vow and ring exchange ceremony,
many couples now elect to add on a Unity Sand Ceremony.
This tends to be more popular for outdoor weddings than the
Unity Candle (windy conditions can easily blow the candle out).

Lovebird (dove) release can be another charming option, and
provides a wonderful photo opportunity.

Real atmosphere can be created at an outdoor wedding with the
addition of music (see below). If your budget permits consider
having a live musician. Bagpipes are a particular favorite of
ours, and we have incorporated a piper in our "Celtic Charm"
Package.

Fresh petals can be scattered down the ailseway. Guests can
blow bubbles for your recessional. A guest book & pen can be
set up in the Garden. Our event planner can work with you on
all these options.

After your ceremony you may want to add on a guest toast to
the bride & groom (see our "Champagne & Roses" package.)

OBTAINING YOUR TENNESSEE MARRIAGE LICENSE

For both your flowers and wedding cake, you can choose from a variety of options and designs. Your final selection may affect the price of a
particular package.