Romantic Smoky Mountains Weekend Wedding at RT Lodge

Bride and groom with elegant flower bouquet at wedding

After reconnecting over a breakfast date, Kendra and Eric realized just how special their connection was, and the rest was history. They settled on a destination wedding at RT Lodge , located in the beautiful foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

With an understated elegance and the allure of phenomenal natural settings, this location allowed them to host all of their wedding events at one venue, and also offered accommodations to house their guests for a full weekend-long celebration.

Keep scrolling to see all of the stunning photography from Rachel Fugate , featuring planning and design by Ali Johnson for RT Lodge and flowers by Rosemary & Finch Floral Design . And you can check out all of the images in the full gallery here !

Wedding invitation suite with map and details card

Charming lodge with US and Tennessee flags outdoors Outdoor wedding reception guests mingling near house

The Welcome Party

This unique personalization included items like Garrett’s Popcorn - a Chicago fave - and mini bottles of moonshine and Jim Beam. From Friday evening, through the Sunday morning departure, custom watercolor paper goods accented otherworldly floral installations by Nashville’s Mary Love Richardson. Kendra and Eric incorporated a score of unique details into their weekend destination wedding – from themed signature cocktails named after their grandparents for the Welcome Party, to cookies and treats tucked into welcome gifts that told their story across the states that they had shared special moments in.

Rustic outdoor wedding reception with bamboo chairs

Wedding table setup with floral centerpiece arrangement

Pastel floral centerpiece in stone urn at wedding reception

View Another Real Wedding at Rt Lodge

Zoë and Ben's three-day weekend wedding at RT Lodge. Over 100 friends and family flew in from all over for their summer celebration. View their Real Wedding Here.

Wedding band playing bluegrass outdoors under trees

Proper Southern BBQ

Rt Lodge will cater your entire weekend wedding from start to finish with the most delicious food and drinks. Kendra and Eric opted for a Proper Southern BBQ buffet for their first night. The menu looked beyond delicious and included: Meats, Sweet and Sour Vinegar Slaw, Pit Smoked Baked Beans, Braised Collard Greens, Roasted Potato Salad and Seasonal Vegetables. For their dessert they chose one of the following: Market Fruit Cobbler with Whipped Cream, Bananas Foster, Skillet Upside Down Cakes, S'more Chocolate Silk Tart, Assorted Cookies and Brownies.

The entire mill was served with Buttermilk Biscuits and Skillet Cornbread. Yum!

Pot of cheesy penne pasta and grilled meat platter

Rustic wedding buffet with cheese, fruit, and meats

Couple poses smiling holding cocktails at a garden party Cocktails floral centerpiece table decor for wedding

Outdoor wedding reception with string lights and guests

How To Get Married at Rt Lodge

The Rt Lodge is exclusively yours for the weekend of your celebration, from Friday through Sunday. They offer the wedding couple a uniquely personal experience for up to 200 guests.

The lodge has guest accommodations, several menus options for your weekend wedding and a ton of activities for guest to enjoy. View the Rt Lodge Wedding Brochure here along with their wedding menus.

Wedding invitation suite with map and details card

Bride wears I Do slippers before her wedding ceremony