Introduction to Gatlinburg Each year thousands of couples come to Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains to celebrate their wedding vows. These couples want their vows to be taken before a minister in one of our area chapels. Gatlinburg has quickly become the "Wedding Capital of the South." When planning your wedding day you will certainly be looking for advice and assistance. The members of the Wedding Chapel Association of Gatlinburg are committed to providing quality services for your special day. Each chapel has staff coordinators, ministers, and consultants to help you. For additional information about our member chapels you may want to visit them oat their internet link from our site. You may also want to look at our "Frequently Asked Questions" page for some common questions and concerns that have been compiled by our member chapels about planning your wedding in the Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.