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Reception
$5,500 starting price
Reception
$5,500 starting price

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About

Hiwassee River Weddings and Events is a charming wedding venue located in Delano, Tennessee. This hand-crafted timber frame property is nestled amid its own enchanted forest and directly on the crystal clear Hiwassee River at the base of the Appalachian mountains. Eager to realize your marital vision, this family-owned private venue is situated on a 19-acre peninsula that resembles a private state park.

Facilities and Capacity

Hiwassee River Weddings and Events can accommodate up to 150 guests. This stunning venue offers three ceremony sites including a riverfront ceremony space, a forest ceremony site, and a beautiful interior ceremony site that is climate controlled. It offers various indoor and outdoor event spaces, including a 5,600-square-foot light and airy hand-made timber-frame event center (made from trees on the property by the owner himself) trimmed with custom ironwork. With a climate-controlled interior, the event center features elegant vintage lighting and exposed wood beams which make for a beautiful indoor reception and ceremony.

Services Offered

The team at Hiwassee River Weddings and Events will go above and beyond to make your once-in-a-lifetime occasion as special as can be. Their all-inclusive package boasts a wide array of useful services and features. These include exclusive access to the facilities for 10 hours, a complimentary rehearsal walkthrough, access to get-ready rooms, and more. Event items such as tables, chairs, drapery, and lighting equipment can be provided. All that the team asks of you is to tell them about your perfect wedding and they'll strive to bring it to life.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Garden
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Hiwassee River Weddings is a stunning venue with a beautiful forest location and a riverside ceremony option. The staff, including the owner Bill, provides exceptional service and goes above and beyond for couples. They are attentive, accommodating, and helpful throughout the planning process, even during rescheduling due to COVID-19. The venue is highly recommended for its picturesque areas for photos, inclusive packages, and personal attention to every aspect of the wedding day.

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Hiwassee River Weddings is a stunning venue with a beautiful forest location and a riverside ceremony option. The staff, including the owner Bill, provides exceptional service and goes above and beyond for couples. They are attentive, accommodating, and helpful throughout the planning process, even during rescheduling due to COVID-19. The venue is highly recommended for its picturesque areas for photos, inclusive packages, and personal attention to every aspect of the wedding day.

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Lindsey C. Sent on 12/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

My husband and I got married here in November 2023. The venue had great recommendations for quality vendors and had staff on the wedding day to help everything go smoothly. We had our dream ceremony at their beautiful forest location and got some the perfect photos at the many photo sites on the property. They made our wedding day run smoothly and my husband and I were able to relax and enjoy the day. We couldn’t have been happier with our venue choice!
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Jessy C. Sent on 11/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

More than a venue... it's home ♡

Wow. I'm not even sure where to begin. Bill, you are a man of value and love, and you have shown that with your venue. This place instantly drew my husband, Dylan, and I in, even in the dead of winter.. it was breathtaking. The stillness of the water, the trees blowing in the wind and our love being captured here with our families from near and far. We both grew up near some type of water -- met on the Caney Fork River, engaged on the beaches of PCB and were married here this past May. Water has always been a part of our journey and we knew Hiwassee River Weddings and Events was going to be the place we got married. Bill and his staff are truly amazing. He set us up with everything -- caterer, baker, florist, wedding planner, DJ and so much more! There are plenty of places to have pictures on the property. You feel like you're on an island with all of your favorite people. Bill went out of his way for us -- we are big water people so we knew we had to have a canoe on our wedding day and Bill made it happen.
From start to finish, Hiwassee River Weddings and Events made our day amazing. Thank you ALL for the love, laughter, smiles and happy tears that you all help create for us. Go meet Bill and his staff and you'll see why we choose this place and will recommend it over and over again.
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Kellie G. Sent on 12/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true, best day of my LIFE!

Full disclosure: HRW is my parents’ wedding venue, but that does not change just how amazing my experience was here!

I have seen my parents, and especially my dad, Bill, pour his blood sweat and tears into this venue for years. Hiwassee River Weddings and Events is my dad’s passion and and he has made this into a truly MAGICAL wedding venue. Even though I’m his daughter, I have heard from so many brides that he makes them feel like family when they get married here. My dad will go the extra mile for his brides. For example, in the past he has even driven to a local department store and bought an extra shirt for the groom’s dad who forgot his! My dad also has so many connections with all the best local vendors which is very helpful during the planning process!
The entire venue is gorgeous and that is such an understatement. There are SO many picturesque areas on the venue for pictures. The bridal and grooms rooms are immaculate and so fun to get ready in! There are many options for the ceremony including riverside, in the forest (where I got married), and inside the beautiful timber-frame building. The patio with string lighting is so beautiful at night and really makes for a magical feel.
The venue is also all handicapped and “grandparent” assessable, which is really amazing service!
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Drew & Savannah
51 photos · 09/12/2020
Blakely & Tanner
25 photos · 06/02/2018

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Samantha Coleman Photography Samantha Coleman Photography Wedding Photographers

The whole Hiwassee River Wedding staff has a positive impact on every bride's wedding day! They go above and beyond to make sure that everything is perfect and they are so kind. Adding on to that, their venue is just stunning! You won't regret having your wedding here.

Flowers by Tami Flowers by Tami Wedding Florists

Hiwasee River Weddings and Events is an absolutely beautiful venue in such a peaceful location. Bill is very friendly, helpful and fun to work with!

Nelya Nelya Wedding Photographers

I highly recommend visiting Hiwassee River weddings! It's a gorgeous Private setting, river view, easy to get to, and numerous photo options! This venue Books up fast!

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