If you’re considering a microwedding with 30 people or fewer, you should consider Tennessee. Tennessee offers a charming blend of scenic beauty, southern hospitality, and unique venues perfect for an intimate celebration. If you’re looking for some exceptional (and unconventional) Tennessee microwedding venue ideas, keep reading! Here’s your guide to planning a memorable intimate wedding in the Volunteer State.
Why a Microwedding fits “just right” – Why You Should have a Microwedding
Microweddings are a perfect combination of elopement and being surrounded by love. This small, intimate event is a more thoughtfully crafted wedding experience. All while having a more tailored guest list than a “traditional” wedding.
Many of these smaller, more intimate “micro weddings” will have between 15-30 guests. If you like the vibe of an elopement without it wanting to be just you two, you can! (If you think “just us two” might be your style, check this out!)
IF YOUR VIBE is somewhere between wanting privacy & adventure…
Valuing experience over things… Treasuring community and fun your crew… AND, you are always ready for incredible fun vibes and even better memories…
A microwedding is probably a “just right” spot for you!
Getting married in this best-of-all-worlds way allows you to celebrate with your closest friends and family. All while skipping all the things you don’t want to about a traditional wedding.
Unconventional, yet MAGICAL Treehouse Tennessee Microwedding Venue
✨The Tree Lofts✨
Located in the Mid-Central Tennessee countryside, The Tree Lofts offer a magical setting surrounded by lush forests and serene landscapes.
The Tree Lofts are 90 minutes outside of Nashville or about 60 minutes northeast-ish of Chattanooga. The Tree Lofts offer you incredible accommodations and a magical natural “venue” at the Top of the Rock overlook onsite to swap your vows.
The venue features beautifully designed treehouse-inspired and luxe cabin accommodations, providing a whimsical and intimate atmosphere for your microwedding. Imagine saying your vows overlooking their signature sweeping view, nestled in a woodland setting, with the sounds of nature as your backdrop.✨
Event Spaces
With a lovely open A-Frame pavilion onsite, the space is ready to host an intimate, loved ones-focused celebration, with your added decor designed and applied in a way that is totally dialed into your vibe!
Just because The Tree Lofts is outside of the city doesn’t mean you have to miss out on quality vendors. I’ve loved working with the venue owner and local experts to create a network of amazing vendors in the area. They are ALL excited to help bring your intimate wedding to life! Caterers, hair & makeup, event design and decor, and so much more! Nature and style can absolutely combine!😉
Why It’s Amazing
Because this Tennessee microwedding venue offers modern amenities in gorgeous lodging for you and about 25 of your crew, you get the unique benefit of being able to create a sense of community with those you love altogether.
Because your wedding experience is a destination, you also get the joy of being in a place where your guests can relax and explore all the area has to offer. While your people are distracted, you two enjoy a private “Just Us Two” experience the day after the family & friends-focused celebration has wrapped.
You get the best of BOTH worlds when thinking outside the box for your intimate wedding!
Surrounded by incredible outdoor activities, (multiple waterfalls, classic scenic views, and a stone’s throw from the amazing Fall Creek Falls State Park!), The Tree Lofts is an ideal place to host your crew-centered elopement or microwedding.
✨Bolt Farm Treehouse✨
Nestled in Charleston, Tennessee, Bolt Farm Treehouse is renowned for its mountain-top escape. And they are LOCAL to us in Tennessee! WOOOT!
Offering luxurious and eco-friendly adults-only treehouses, domes, and unique cabins this venue provides stunning views of the Tennessee countryside making it a perfect home base for nearby ceremony adventures (one of my FAVORITE waterfalls) and then, to honeymoon!
What’s even better?
The unique, beautiful accommodations and an assortment of great local adventures also ensure your guests will have a memorable stay. Mirrored cabin anyone??!?!
Plus, they offer great on-site activities like yoga, private chef experience, wine & cocktail concierge.
All that to say…
With an eye to bespoke, personal service, and, thoughtfully curated couples activities and experiences, Bolt Farm TreeHouse is primed for the inclusions, thoughtful touches, and activities that I’ve already long loved as I create a luxe, intimate elopement or micro wedding experience for you😍.
Watchouts as a MircoWedding Venue/Homebase
To keep the peace, this venue is adults-only and tailored to create space for couples to reconnect. (Which, is a mission I adore. ❤️️)
If you want lodging and ceremony spot to all be the same place, you have a slightly higher guest count, OR, has kiddos under 18, I’m happy to search out another location for you, all to ensure your location is a perfect fit for what you need. 😊 Just drop me a line to get the ball rolling!
PRO TIP: If you want to go back to where it alllllllll started for the BoltFarm Treehouse owners, Seth & Tori Bolt, visit their Majestic Treehouse location in Walhalla, South Carolina. Built with love and care, Seth and his father created the Treehouse for Seth & Tori’s wedding & honeymoon! Countless reviews show that this unique spot provides a special experience. You’re immersed in nature, comfort & beauty, and, offers unparalleled relaxation.
All of these sound like a winning option for an amazing Tennessee-unique micro-wedding or elopement! Is this the right space for you? If so, drop me a line here, as I’m ready to help it come to life!
✨Treetop Hideaways✨
For a cozy and intimate wedding, Treetop Hideaways (hidden delightfully within the bounds of Chattanooga, Tennessee!) offers a secluded wedding retreat among the trees.
The venue boasts handcrafted treehouses of various sizes and mobility accessibilities that blend seamlessly with the natural environment, creating a tranquil and romantic setting. As a bonus, these handcrafted treehouses have a rustic and cozy aesthetic but are packed with beauty and thoughtful touches.
So whether a well-appointed intimate space for you two, or, a nearby larger lodging for the family, you can truly have a home base for your Tennessee intimate wedding that will be unforgettable!
What Makes These Treehouse Venues Special?
With easy access to the city’s amenities and outdoor activities, you and your guests can enjoy a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure, and, the perks of a bustling big “small town” with great food, excursions, activities, and more.
And, because of the proximity to all the amazing natural spaces, activities, and beauty in and near Chattanooga, you can have a ceremony location at the river’s edge, on a sweeping cliffline with Chattanooga’s famous gorge views, at a waterfall, on a riverboat, or so many more amazing places.
In Chattanooga, you are sure to find a microwedding venue option for your intimate celebration’s vibe!
My curated list of ceremony locations, and, my network of local wedding pros connected to you with my white glove concierge planning support to help coordinate it all will help make your planning & prep so much less of a chore for you! More time for you two to play and focus on what really matters❤️️
Tips for Planning Your Treehouse Microwedding
Here are 4 things that you should think about when planning your Treehouse Microwedding in Tennessee:
Consider the season and weather:
Tennessee’s weather varies greatly! Here’s what to consider:
- Spring and Fall are particularly beautiful, offering more mild temperatures and stunning natural scenery.
- Winter can be cozy with sleeping trees OR snow-capped landscapes (depending on your location!),
- Summer can be warmer (or hot!) but provides lush greenery.
Creating a complete experience:
The reason you’re eloping somewhere epic is for the full experience. Don’t just have a wedding, create a complete experience for you and your guests.
With your smaller guest list, you can focus on creating a unique and fun experience to surprise & delight your guests. Consider activities like hiking or boating, local tours, or even a campfire night to enhance the intimate atmosphere.
Small doesn’t mean boring:
Adding unique ideas, design, and personality can really elevate the story of your microwedding! You can add flair and vibes through the decoration, florals, food, and other services.
Pro Tip: Honestly, even things as simple as plating “family style” of a catered meal at a sit down table versus a buffet line can elevate the feel your microwedding! Adding twinkle lights or LED candles in the treehouse/cabin aesthetic is ALWAYS a winner, haha 😄 There is a beautiful balance of adding vendors to create a complete experience while not propelling your event to traditional.
Local Vendors:
Finding the right vendors is super important to your experience, and it’s not something I take lightly. Through my Enchanted Canopy Collection work, I take the guesswork out of it with my curated, network of trusted local vendors in the places I’ve identified venues.
You can rest easy knowing I’ve done the hard work to organize a strong team to activate your vision, and, that they are truly excited to make your experience incredible.
Legal Requirements:
Don’t forget your marriage license, and, remember that Tennessee has some tricky rules about who can perform ceremonies so make sure you are legal! Plus, double-check if your venue requires any permits.
Lastly, I want to give you some quick tips for deciding your Tennessee Microwedding Venue:
Selecting the right venue is crucial for creating the perfect atmosphere for your microwedding. Here are some tips to help you make the best choice:
- Define your Vision: What is the story or vibe you want for your wedding to have? Do you envision the story coming to life with decor and design? What do you want to feel during your wedding experience? How much do you want to drive the nitty gritty planning experience?
- Guest List: Pick the most important people who are a must to celebrate this special time with you. How many people are you left with? (I know, this is HARD–use this exercise to make deciding easier!)
- PRO TIP: Especially with venues like these unique microwedding treehouse & cabin ones in Tennessee, the guest count will be very important to select your venue/home base lodging, especially if you want everyone to have space to stay or celebrate onsite where it’s allowed! So, decide on this list early, and then HOLD FIRM. It’s hard at times, but SO necessary! Be strong🤗
- Budget: Think about the budget you want to plan for and think about all the top priorities you want to achieve within that budget.
- Pro Tip: A unique and fun lodging that can be a venue too can often get more “hell yeah!” outcomes for your investment. AND, you’d be happily surprised at how amazing catered takeout from some of these new “fancy” bbq places can look when presented/plated well. (dang, especially in Tennessee!) Food costs do not have to destroy you. I promise!
- Decide your Target Spots: Narrow down your accommodation options and pick the one that fits your above requirements AND feels right.
- Start your Planning: Now, time to bring your intimate wedding vision to life!
Next Steps in Bringing Your Small Wedding in Tennessee to Life!
The above quick list is a good start in getting you ready to find and decide your venue. BUT, if this feels daunting, I totally get it!
This is where my work as an elopement & microwedding planning concierge helps lift that burden for you, as I’ll bring…
- …Curated ideas for locations to fit your vibe/needs…
- …A team of vendors, ready to join you onsite to help bring your vision to life, and…
- …Creative ideas to make your intimate wedding a beautiful adventure!
All you two have to do is review the ideas, and, decide ❤️️
This white-glove support is exactly what I provide you within the Enchanted Canopies Collection (like these venues featured above!) at MAKE / Adventure Stories. I work so you can enjoy your intentionally beautiful, adventurous microwedding even MORE.🤗
Tennessee Microwedding Venues Don’t Have to be Boring!
By picking a treehouse venue, your Tennessee microwedding can bring an intimate, personalized, and unforgettable experience. With stunning Tennessee microwedding venues like The Tree Lofts, Bolt Farm Treehouse, and Treetop Hideaways, you’ll find the perfect backdrop for your special day, and can tap into my network of ready vendors to deliver your intimate wedding vision with ease! Embrace the charm and beauty of Tennessee, and create a microwedding that’s truly magical.
Don’t let the stress of traditional wedding planning put stress on your intimate experience! You chose different because you didn’t want the yuck of traditional! Let’s chat– reach out here to chat with me about your wishes and hopes, and let me bring my work on the Tennessee Enchanted Canopies Collection to help put the ease into your entire micro-wedding experience.
