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Host Your Special Day at our Beautiful Smoky Mountain Wedding Venue in Townsend, TN.
Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro welcome you to explore our rustic, spacious estate here in the heart of the idyllic Great Smoky Mountains. Our spaces can be arranged to accommodate a variety of seating and service options to personalize your event, whether you're planning a small, intimate elopement or a grand event.
Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro is a rustic luxe wedding destination located in Townsend, Tennessee that offers a truly unique wedding experience. The venue has been hosting weddings since 1996 for couples throughout the local area, including Knoxville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge. Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro boasts scenic views of the Great Smoky Mountain and nearby adventures for an unforgettable wedding weekend getaway.
Facilities and Capacity
Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro has four event spaces and can accommodate up to 150 guests. It can host wedding-related events such as ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, elopements, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. Couples and their guests can enjoy their facilities like the grand hall area, the patio, the villas, and the rustic cabins.
Services Offered
Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro offers all-inclusive packages that couples can choose from according to their needs and budget. The venue's services include:
- Accommodations
- Bridal suite
- Event planning
- Day of wedding coordinator
- In-house catering
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Outside vendors allowed
- Cake
- DJ
- Officiant
- Clean up
- Decor rental
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Reviews of Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro
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Dancing Bear Lodge and Bistro in Knoxville, TN is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional staff and service. Kristy, the wedding coordinator, is commended for her attentiveness and coordination, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. The food is described as phenomenal, with guests giving many compliments. The venue itself is deemed beautiful and magical, making it a perfect choice for a wedding. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Dancing Bear Lodge for a memorable wedding experience.
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Dancing Bear Lodge is a beautiful event venue with great amenities. I have a floral designs business and have done several weddings her. The brides receive great service. The food is amazing like nothing else in the area!
I photographed a beautiful wedding at Dancing Bear Lodge in the Fall and it was spectacular. The staff was amazing and super helpful, definitely recommend!
Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro is one of our favorite venues to deliver cakes to! Their hospitality is bar none. Christi is so friendly and easy to work with. They have one of the most beautiful locations in East Tennessee and great food! We love working with Dancing Bear!
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