Stayed here for a friend's wedding. The lodge sits atop a hill with stunning views of Gatlinburg…read moreMain Street and the Smokies. It's a two-story lodge with multiple rooms for couples featuring king-size beds and multiple bunk bed rooms for families and children, accommodating over 80 people. The view was breathtaking, and the dual-level outdoor decks were perfect for gatherings. Highly recommend for family reunions or large friend trips!

We stayed here with a group for our friends' wedding. Easily one of the most spectacular lodges…read morethat we've been in, and at the top of the hill overlooking Gatlinburg and the Smokys, it was spectacular inside and out. The outside balcony has nice seating areas and the interior is well decorated and feels like a very upscale lodge experience, especially when you are in there with friends.

We found that we had outgrown our venue for our wedding this October 21st, and were desperate to…read morefind an available venue in the area. AJ, General Manager, saved our Day - literally!! She was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and considerate of our situation, making us feel we're were in safe, caring hands. The venue is gorgeous, and all the new upgrades are so tastefully executed. There are even sets of corn hole boards, a beautiful adult sized swing and a giant chess board for your guests to enjoy!! Be sure to visit with AJ at The Barn at Pollard Grove. You won't be disappointed!!

We just had my daughters wedding just yesterday. This little chapel is such an intimate and quaint…read morelittle spot. The perfect place to get married in Gatlinburg. Every detail was taken care of. The location makes the perfect place for outdoor photos. The chapel seats about 50 people. The team that supports you is incredible! Could not have been even more impressed with every single detail. From booking, to rehearsal, to dressing room, ceremony to finish. The minister was perfect too! If you are looking for a place to host your wedding! This is the place to go for sure. Outstanding space, people, and experience!

SIL got married here May 4, 2019. The set up of everything was beautiful. It was easy wedding…read moreplanning for the family, and everything was more beautiful than could be expected. For the amount of time the photographer has, he got so many pictures taken! He knew exactly what to say and do to make the littles look at the camera. They also set up a lovely memorial for those that were watching from up above. We provided the photos and frames and they added all the fill ins.

My son was married in Gatlinburg at the end of April. We live in northern Indiana and made…read morearrangements with Karen for catering. She was able to help us with a custom dish request and provided all that was needed to make dinner exactly what we wanted. Food was delicious and arrived right on time. ASC also picked up their warmers and utensils the following morning, again, right on time. Thank you ASC for helping us make a memorable event with ease!

Absolutely Sensational Catering did a fantastic job for my daughter's destination wedding. Karen…read moreand Kent provided delicious meals and were amazing to work with! ASC provided lunches, the rehearsal dinner and wedding buffet for 60. From sausage burritos to bbq and prime rib, the food was delicious. Karen also did the wedding cake which was delicious and beautiful. Karen always brought all the right supplies and was consistently prompt and thoughtful. The numerous emails and phone calls back-and-forth for the planning were no problem for her and she was always ready with ideas. We are so glad to have found the right caterer for this most important event!

Beautiful & breathtaking views. Accommodations are wonderful. Farrah is full of energy & a…read moredelight to work with.

Colonial Estate has some of the most spectacular views in Blount County! Farrah and her team do an…read moreamazing job of making sure everything is perfect for your special day!! I have done several events at Colonial Estate, and only have wonderful things to say about the venue and the owners. 5 stars all the way!!!

We had our wedding here in December 2019. The venue is beautiful and iconic and has wonderful…read moreviews. The business that runs it, however, is awful. Sunsphere Events staff (specifically the owners and operators) were extremely rude to us and our family on our wedding day, but also neglected to set up a third of the tables and chairs we'd requested and they had approved. A third of our guests had to stand through dinner and while everyone remained in good spirits, this is very frustrating from our perspective. We even had some guests who left before dinner because they couldn't find seats. In follow-up emails they've been untruthful to us in order to cover up their mistakes, and they also claim they were not rude when we had everyone who interacted with them directly tell us otherwise. It's incredibly frustrating to have an otherwise perfect day marred by such an incompetent and gross company. I would absolutely recommend having your event at the Sunsphere, just wait until a different company is running the venue.

I reserved the 6th floor for my company's holiday party in December of last year…read more Pros: This is an iconic and fun venue, and the view is great. It was convenient that we could play our own music over the speakers. They provided a microphone so we were able to conduct a rousing game of trivia. They set up a Christmas tree for us, and the lights reflecting off the windows created a beautiful ambiance. Cons: The event staff advertises the 6th floor as capable of accommodating as many as 150 seated guests. My group contained about 140 seated guests, and space was tight. On a related note, several members of my group complained about the availability of the restrooms. (I didn't see it myself, but I heard that there was only one stall for men and one for women.) Taking all of this into account, I'd say that this floor should probably be capped at 100 seated guests. When I arrived an hour before the event to take care of any last minute details, everything was supposed to be set up, but due to some internal staff miscommunication, it wasn't. I helped them set up the tables and chairs for the better part of an hour. They had another holiday party going on at the same time on the 8th floor, which divided the attention of the Sunsphere staff and also limited the availability of the elevators. The table linens they provided weren't clean on either side, and the chairs and chair cushions could definitely benefit from an upgrade. Also, this is more of a personal issue, but the event staff directed me to park in the fire lane to unload the party supplies, and while I was parked there, I got a ticket. This is a pretty mixed review, which is representative of my group's reactions to this venue, but my overall impression was negative, especially since no one on staff followed up with me after the event to ensure satisfaction. With a few tweaks, this experience could have been a lot better.

Stepping into The Southern Pines event venue immediately transports you to a warm and inviting…read moreatmosphere. We booked the event center for a gathering center for our family reunion. We enjoyed all the amenities it offered. We took family photos along the river in the back area, we had dinners catered in every night, with recommendations from Donna. And the food was scrumptious. We enjoyed the evenings being able to play games and reminiscing. There was plenty of room for everything we needed the venue for. Donna was an amazing hostess. It was a great location, and very very clean.

Very cool venue. Spacious but still cozy and fun. The stage was great with nice acoustics. The…read morestaff were great - friendly and professional! Everyone had a great time!

We could not have been more pleased with the catering for our son and new daughter-in-law's Wedding…read moreWelcome Dinner and family meal. Barbara at In Thyme Catering was absolutely exceptional. From the first appetizer to the final desserts, every item was fabulous. The food was beautifully prepared, generously served, and full of flavor. Our family and guests were talking about it all evening--including my brother-in-law, who is a professional chef! Barbara was also wonderful about accommodating my daughter's gluten allergy, and friend's peanut allergy making sure they both had delicious and safe options to enjoy. That thoughtfulness meant so much to our family. The appetizers deserve special recognition. Each one was fresh, beautifully presented, perfectly seasoned, and an immediate favorite with everyone. The Cajun stuffed mushrooms were especially delicious. For our family meal, the jalapeño cream cheese with pork had the perfect balance of creamy richness and a little kick of spice--our guests kept coming back for more. The ground beef stroganoff was equally wonderful: rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. Every dish was fresh, delicious, and presented beautifully, and the desserts were the perfect ending to an already memorable meal. It was clear that Barbara puts tremendous care, talent, and attention to detail into every part of her menu. Most importantly, Barbara helped make a very special family occasion even more meaningful. I would wholeheartedly recommend In Thyme Catering to anyone planning a wedding event, family celebration, or gathering of any kind. She truly exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Barbara, for helping us create such a wonderful, delicious, and memorable celebration!

Barbara is absolutely phenomenal! She delivered exactly what she said she would. She brought…read moreeverything in and set it all up. The presentation was beautiful! The food was great! We asked for a hearty and savory charcuterie board. It took a six foot to able. We had her cater my sister and brother-in-law's 50th wedding anniversary. Thank you!