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Elopement Packages at our East TN Farm

Four hours on the farm, just for you. Exclusive access, a ceremony site of your choice, and everything set up before you arrive.

Elopement Packages

Elopement Packages at our East TN Farm

A four-hour All-Inclusive Elopement Package for up to 40 guests, on a family-owned farm of approximately 30 acres near Knoxville, Sevierville, and Gatlinburg, and yours alone on your date. Your price is built for your date, so the number you see is the one that applies to you.

Lakeside ceremony with white chairs at Cedar Pond Farms
Elope

The All-Inclusive Elopement Package

Built for couples who want a real ceremony, not a courthouse line — without months of planning. Elopements run Monday through Thursday, with weekend dates opening up within 90 days, so the farm can hold your date and turn it around cleanly for the next couple. Your Elopement covers the outdoor ceremony spot you choose (a second spot is welcome — vows at one, a sand ceremony at another) plus the Grand White Barn / Grand Veranda; the full run of the farm's sites comes with a Day Wedding.

⏱ Exclusive venue access for 4 hours

You'll have exclusive use of the venue for 4 hours the day of your event — plan your ceremony, photos, and any celebration within that time. Need more time? It must be pre-approved in advance and is billed at $500/hour.

PriceGet your exact price → (emailed in 30 seconds — it flexes with your date)
AvailabilityWeekdays (Mon–Thu) anytime; weekends open up as last-minute openings within 90 days
Venue access4 hours, exclusive to your event, on your chosen day
Guest countUp to 25 guests included; up to 40 max at $20/guest for each additional guest
Ceremony siteChoose one of our twelve beautiful ceremony site options, or the Grand Veranda as your covered rain plan
OvertimeAdditional time must be pre-approved and is billed at $500/hour
MealsLunch on-site available, priced separately

What's included

  • Choose one of our twelve beautiful ceremony site options
  • Use of the Grand Veranda as a covered ceremony site for your rain plan
  • A Venue Representative to set up your ceremony chairs at your chosen location
  • Up to 25 padded white garden ceremony chairs
  • Up to 3 tables, with white linen, for a welcome table, cake table, memory table, or unity ceremony table
  • Ready room for up to 6 people
  • Two ADA-accessible restrooms
  • Grand White Barn as your rain-plan backup
Farm Experience — add a guided Highland cow experience for your wedding party or guests. See farm animal experience pricing →
Overnight Accommodations — stay the night at the Fish House or a 1-bedroom Barndo, or add Milkbarn/Barndo lodging to your Elopement below. See overnight farm stay pricing →
Need more getting-ready space? Rather than an add-on fee, we point couples to an overnight stay at the Fish House — a private, ready-made space for the groom to change, with more room and more value than a Red Room / Blue Room add-on. See Fish House availability →
Making a weekend of it? You can add overnight farm lodging to your Elopement — the Milkbarn is your primary space (the whole building, up to 22 guests) at $1,500/night, with the Milkhouse lounge available for $400/night. Need more room? Barndo 1, 2, or 3 on Fairland Ridge rent the same way — the entire building at $1,500/night each — so every bed in every building you book belongs to your wedding guests, never strangers. Wedding lodging reserves up to 18 months out, and because it's part of your wedding booking, no local hotel taxes apply. Want it all? Book the whole farm — every building, exclusively yours.
Want it fully handled? Add our All-Inclusive Add-On — the Cow Cocktail Hour, officiant, catering, florals, DJ, planning, and more, bundled for your Elopement day. Budget around $3,000 as a starting placeholder (not a final price) — choose "all options" or individual services when you inquire or book.
Want a quiet moment together after? Add a Private Chef Meal for Two — $400, a favorite for Elopement couples — or scale up to Private Chef Dining for your small guest list, from $100/plate.
Add Overnight Lodging

Your personalized pricing is emailed instantly — a real person follows up within 1–2 business days.

🐮 Add a farm animal experience for your ceremony or photos — Snacks with Jack-Jack from $600, a Highland cow walk-around from $600, the Cow Cocktail Hour for every guest at $1,500, or the Triangle Corral Experience from $1,500.

Milkbarn guest suite with king bed and lounge
Overnight

Add Overnight Farm Lodging

Overnight lodging pairs with either your Day wedding or your Elopement — stay the farm itself the night before and/or the night of your wedding. It's a favorite for couples who want an easy, unrushed morning, a bridal-party after-party at the Milkbarn, or simply more time together on the farm.

Pairs withYour Day Wedding Package or your Elopement Package
Overnight lodgingThe Milkbarn, family-style sleeping for up to 22 guests
Add-on cost$1,500 per night — the whole building, up to 22 people, exclusively your guests
Milkhouse add-onLounge / game room next door — large couch, two flat-screens, half bath, kitchenette, mini-fridge — $400/night (recommended)
Rehearsal dinnerIncluded at the Milkbarn for up to 50 guests when you book the night before
Checkout10am the morning after your final overnight — book two nights and skip a mid-stay checkout entirely
Why couples book two nights: the night before means your getting-ready crew is already on-site (no drive-in morning-of), and the night of means the party doesn't have to end when the barn closes. Note: if you book only the night before, you'll need to check out of the Milkbarn by 10am and move over to the Grand White Barn to get ready.
Why we keep it exclusive: the Milkbarn is your primary overnight space, and Barndo 1, 2, and 3 serve as overflow for larger groups — booked together as part of your stay so the whole farm is exclusive to your wedding party. That's on purpose: it means no unrelated guests sharing a building with your bridal party or family during your wedding weekend.
Make it a full farm weekend: add Private Chef Dining — a full, locally-sourced plated meal for your group, from $100/plate — or a Guided Catfishing Experience with a farm campfire and a waterside meal of fried catfish, slaw, and fresh hushpuppies. (Just the two of you? The Private Chef Meal for Two, at $400, is available on any package — see Add-Ons.)

Also on the property: The Three Gentlemen (Fairland Ridge)

On the Fairland Ridge side of the farm, Barndo 1, 2, and 3 serve as overflow lodging once your group outgrows the Milkbarn's 22-guest capacity — modern European interiors behind a sophisticated country exterior. Each has 5 bedrooms and 3–4 full baths: two ground-floor units (one bedroom each, full kitchen, bath, in-bath laundry, private patio, connected by an adjoining double door) plus a spacious upstairs 3-bedroom unit (one a loft) with its own full kitchen and in-bath laundry. For weddings, each Barndo rents as a whole building at $1,500/night (up to 22 guests) — which guarantees every guest under that roof is one of yours. Booked as part of your wedding, lodging reserves up to 18 months ahead and carries no local hotel taxes.

🐮 Add a farm animal experience for your farm weekend — Snacks with Jack-Jack from $600, a Highland cow walk-around from $600, or the Cow Cocktail Hour for every guest at $1,500. 🎈 Ask about a balloon ride — flights from $700, tethered rides from $1,000.

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What couples are saying

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Available On Every Package

Add-Ons & Extras

Prices below are starting points for budgeting purposes — not final quotes. Your actual cost depends on guest count, selections, and availability, and will be confirmed during your inquiry.

All-Inclusive Add-On

Officiant, catering, florals, DJ, planning, and the Cow Cocktail Hour — bundled so your wedding is fully handled, start to finish. Choose "all options" or pick individual services when you inquire.

From $3,000 for Elopement (budget placeholder)
Day & Overnight: custom quote

Snacks with Jack-Jack

A sweet farm meet-and-greet with our mini donkey, Jack-Jack, right at arrival — plus a selection of Jack's favorite snacks, sweet to salty (dietary preferences welcome).

From $600

Highland Cow Walk-Around

A guide walks one of our Scottish Highland cows out to your group for photos — the quick, signature Cedar Pond Farms moment.

From $600 / group

Cow Cocktail Hour all guests

A Highland cow at your cocktail hour for every guest to meet, photograph and feed — guide-handled, at the Cedar Thicket or the site you choose. Included in the All-Inclusive Add-On.

$1,500 flat, for the whole group

Guided Highland Cow Experience 2 hours

A relaxed, 2-hour guided visit with our Scottish Highland cows — more time, more photos, more of the herd than a quick Cow Visit. A favorite for wedding parties the day before the wedding. Tell us how many people will join in the inquiry form and we'll calculate your total.

$99/person $72/person for wedding parties

Triangle Corral Experience

A larger, hands-on animal experience in our Triangle Corral — up to 3 animals and 4 farm guides, for one full hour. It's a single flat rate for the whole group rather than priced per person, which makes it an efficient option for weddings of 100+ guests.

$1,500 flat, for 1 hour

Guided Catfishing Experience

An evening on the water — guided catfishing, a farm campfire, and a family-style waterside meal of fresh deep-fried catfish, slaw, and made-from-scratch hushpuppies.

Custom quote — ask during inquiry

Standard Catering iIncludes one meat and three vegetables, drink, rolls, and salad.

A full, straightforward catered meal for your guest list — one meat, three vegetables, drink, rolls, and salad. Plate count is based on your guest count in the inquiry form.

$20/plate for 100+ · $25/plate under 100

Private Chef Meal for Two

A private dinner or brunch for the two of you — bride and groom, or any couple — prepared with locally sourced ingredients. A favorite for Elopement couples, and available for any package.

$400

Private Chef Dining locally sourced

Scale the private-chef experience up for your group — a full locally-sourced, plated meal at $100 per plate. Tell us how many plates in the inquiry form and we'll calculate your total. A great fit for Overnight guests and rehearsal dinners.

$100/plate

Hot Air Balloon Flight iMornings at 7am, about 2 hours total (setup through landing). Max 6 guests per flight, taking off right from the farm. Weather dependent — for safety, we won't fly if winds don't allow.

A full hot air balloon flight over the farm at sunrise — an unforgettable morning for a small group.

From $700

Tethered Balloon Rides iEvenings, for all your guests to enjoy — up to 6 people per ride, about 15 minutes per ride, staying tethered to the ground. Weather dependent — for safety, we won't fly if winds don't allow.

A grounded, guest-friendly balloon experience — everyone gets a turn, no flight required.

From $1,000

Red Room & Blue Room

Extra ready-space at the Grand White Barn — changing area, seating, hand sink, mini-fridge. Included free with every package. Want more room to get ready? An overnight stay at the Fish House gives the groom his own private space to change, with more value than a ready-room add-on.

Included

The Milkhouse

A lounge and game room next to the Milkbarn — large couch, two flat-screen TVs, half bath, kitchenette, mini-fridge. Perfect for a bridal-party after-party.

$400 / night

Barndo 1 · 2 · 3 Fairland Ridge

Five-bedroom private lodging with modern interiors, ground-floor units with private patios, and a spacious upstairs 3-bedroom suite.

$1,500 / night, each (whole building)

Golf Cart

Use of the golf cart on Cedar Pond property for the day — get your wedding party and gear around with ease (driver not included).

$200

Rehearsal Dinner or Day-Before Decorating

Add a complete extra day to your venue rental — for a rehearsal dinner, or simply more time to decorate before your event.

$1,500

Covered Wagon Exit

Get pulled off in a covered wagon with a Just Married sign for your grand exit.

$500

Booking your overnight stay directly with us — Milkbarn as your primary space, Barndo 1, 2 & 3 as overflow for larger groups — keeps the whole farm exclusive to your wedding party for your stay, rather than sharing a building with unrelated guests.

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between "Book" and "Inquiry"?

Every wedding here is priced around your date, so rather than posting a number that fits nobody, we build your real pricing and email it to you — two clicks, about 30 seconds. From there a real person on our team follows up with availability and next steps.

Can I get a weekend elopement date?

Sometimes — weekends are typically reserved for our larger Day weddings, since that's the best use of a limited number of weekend dates. But if your date is less than 90 days away, a weekend elopement opens up as a last-minute opportunity. It's a great option for local couples who want a weekend ceremony without the lead time a Day wedding usually needs. Get your pricing above and we'll show you exactly what your date costs.

Do you offer last-minute discounts?

Yes, on Day weddings. Book a Day wedding less than 90 days out and you'll get an extra 30% off — deeper than our standard everyday discount — since it helps us fill dates that would otherwise go unbooked. You still get the full working farm experience: Highland cows, modern amenities, and a team focused on capturing the moment, just at a better value based on timing. Choose your date on the calendar in our booking form and the price updates automatically.

What happens if it rains?

Every package includes a rain-plan backup at no extra cost — the Grand White Barn and its covered Grand Veranda. Rain or shine, your ceremony happens on schedule.

Can I go over my booked time?

The Elopement package includes exclusive 4-hour venue access on your chosen day. Additional time can be approved in advance and is billed at $500/hour. Day and Overnight packages have built-in access hours; talk to us about extending those during your inquiry.

Is food included?

Venue rental does not include catering. For Elopements, lunch on-site is available for a separate fee. For Day and Overnight weddings, we're happy to share our preferred vendor list during your inquiry — or, even easier, ask about our All-Inclusive Add-On, which bundles catering, flowers, a DJ, photography, an officiant, and a wedding planner into one package so you're not coordinating vendors on your own.

Do I need to hire a wedding planner?

No — a planner isn't required. What we do require is a staff member on-site the day of your wedding, which is a $200 fee unless you're using a planner who's already familiar with the venue. If you'd rather skip that altogether, our All-Inclusive Add-On includes a planner as part of the bundle.

Is the All-Inclusive Add-On available for my package?

Yes — it's available on both the Elopement and Day packages (and by extension, on Overnight, since Overnight builds on one of those two). It's one of our most popular add-ons: officiant, catering, florals, DJ, planning, and the Cow Cocktail Hour for all your guests, all bundled together. For Elopements, budget around $3,000 as a starting placeholder — for Day and Overnight, we'll build a custom quote based on your guest count and which services you select. When you check the box on our inquiry form, you can choose "all options" or pick individual services.

Can I book a private chef for just the two of us?

Yes — the Private Chef Meal for Two is $400 and is a favorite for Elopement couples, though any couple on any package can add it. For larger groups (rehearsal dinners, Overnight guests), ask about Private Chef Dining, a full locally-sourced plated meal starting at $100/plate.

Can I add overnight lodging to my Elopement?

Yes — overnight farm lodging (the Milkbarn, Milkhouse, or a Fairland Ridge Barndo) can be added to an Elopement, not just a Day wedding. The Milkbarn is your primary space, up to 22 guests; for larger groups, Barndo 1, 2, and 3 serve as overflow. We keep overnight lodging booked as part of your wedding on purpose — it means the whole farm stays exclusive to your group, with no unrelated guests sharing a building during your stay.

How many guests can stay overnight?

The Milkbarn sleeps up to 22 guests, family-style. For larger overnight groups, ask about adding Barndo 1, 2, and/or 3 on Fairland Ridge — $1,500/night each for the entire 5-bedroom building (up to 22 guests), so it's only ever your people under the roof.

Why do I need to book overnight lodging through my wedding, instead of separately?

It's about who else is staying on the farm during your wedding weekend. The Milkbarn is your primary overnight space, with Barndo 1, 2, and 3 available as overflow once your group outgrows it. Booking these together as part of your wedding keeps the entire farm exclusive to your group — so you're never sharing a building with unrelated guests you didn't invite.

Your Pricing

See your real numbers

Pricing at Cedar Pond Farms flexes with your date, so we build it for your day rather than posting a one-size-fits-all number. Tell us the basics and we’ll email your personalized pricing right away — it takes about 30 seconds.

Prefer to talk it through? Call (865) 630-0107 — a real person answers.

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