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Wedding vendors in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville sits where a walkable riverfront downtown meets the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, giving couples a rare mix of urban brick-and-market venues and mountain-view estates within a 30-minute drive. Here's what a Knoxville wedding actually costs, where couples are getting married, and when to book, plus a shortcut to vetted, available Knoxville vendors matched to your date and budget.

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Wedding vendors in Knoxville

520 wedding vendors serve Knoxville. Here are a few of our top-rated picks.

Photo & Video

Dustin Finkelstein Photography

Knoxville, TN

5.0· 173 reviews

Hair & Makeup

EffortlessBeauty

Knoxville, TN

5.0· 156 reviews

Event Planner

Vida Events

Knoxville, TN

5.0· 117 reviews

Hair & Makeup

Bangs and Blush Beauty Collective

Knoxville, TN

5.0· 83 reviews

Officiant

Rev Jill Dillner

Knoxville, TN

5.0· 82 reviews

Hair & Makeup

Bella Bridal Artistry

Knoxville, TN

5.0· 80 reviews

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What weddings cost in Knoxville

Typical Knoxville-area ranges for a Saturday, ~100 guests. Actual pricing varies by date, guest count and vendor.
Category	Typical range
Venue (Saturday, 100 guests)	$4,500–$10,500
Catering & bar (per guest)	$70–$135
Photography	$2,500–$5,500
Florals & décor	$2,200–$6,500
DJ / live band	$1,000 / $3,800+
Hair & makeup (per person)	$125–$260

Where couples get married in Knoxville

Downtown & Market Square / Old City

Historic brick warehouses, rooftop terraces, and Market Square gathering spaces walkable to hotels.

The Tennessee Riverfront

Waterfront venues and boathouses along the river, several with skyline and Neyland Stadium views.

Smoky Mountain foothills (Townsend, Sevierville, Gatlinburg)

Cabin resorts, ridge-line overlooks, and mountain-view estate venues 30–45 minutes from downtown.

Farm, barn & estate venues (Knox & surrounding counties)

Renovated barns, orchards, and country estates in the rolling countryside outside the city.

When to book in Knoxville

Spring (April–May) and fall (late September–October, when the Smokies foliage peaks) are Knoxville's busiest wedding seasons. Book your venue and photographer 12–14 months out for a Saturday. Check the University of Tennessee football schedule before locking a fall date: home Vols game weekends drive up hotel rates and vendor demand across the metro, so a bye-week or off-season date can mean more availability and better pricing.

Common questions

How much does a wedding cost in Knoxville?

Knoxville is generally more affordable than larger Southeast metros, with the venue and catering still driving well over half the total. Guest count and whether your date lands on a UT home-game weekend are the biggest levers. The ranges above are a starting point, and Our Day negotiates exclusive rates on your behalf.

When should I book Knoxville wedding vendors?

For a peak spring or fall Saturday, book the venue and photographer 12–14 months ahead; the rest of the team follows in the 6–9 month window. If you're eyeing a fall date, check the UT Vols home schedule first: game weekends fill up venues and hotels fastest and often carry premium pricing.

Does Our Day cover the Knoxville / East Tennessee area?

Yes, Our Day matches couples with vetted, available vendors across Knoxville and East Tennessee, from downtown and the riverfront to the Smoky Mountain foothills. Tell us your date and budget and we'll bring back matched local vendors, free for couples.

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