For all the days along the way
Lara Dixon&Joey Zembo
November 6, 2026
The Trillium · Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
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For all the days along the way
November 6, 2026
The Trillium · Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
Kindly RSVP by October 1, 2026
Both open our Zola page in a new tab — enter the first and last name of one member of your party and you can respond for your whole group.
Thursday, November 5 — Welcome Party
Texans: Tennessee runs an hour ahead — 7 PM here is 6 PM back home.
Friday, November 6 — Wedding Ceremony + Reception
The ceremony, cocktail hour, and most of the reception are outdoors — bring a layer for the mountain evening.
Thank you so much for traveling to be with us on our day! If you have any questions about the area or need more information, feel free to reach out to the couple or their families.
McGhee Tyson Airport is the closest commercial airport to the Smokies — about 45–50 minutes from Sevierville. Nonstop options from Texas:
| From | Airline | Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas–Fort Worth | American | DFW |
| Dallas Love Field | Southwest | DAL |
| Austin | Allegiant | AUS |
Check live prices — opens Google Flights with your route pre-filled:
Fares open live on Google Flights — nothing on this page goes stale.
The Knoxville airport is about an hour from Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, and having your own car is the best way to see the National Park. Eight companies operate on-site at TYS: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Book early — TYS is a small airport and wedding weekends can sell lots out.
Traffic is very common in the area — these towns have lots of one- and two-lane roads that back up easily. Locals bypass the Parkway crawl via Veterans Boulevard and Wears Valley Road; they can save 30+ minutes on busy days.
We've reserved room blocks at three hotels in Pigeon Forge — book through our links or mention the group code for the wedding rate. Shuttles pick up from all three, plus Black Bear Ridge Resort.
3171 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
2760 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
395 Jake Thomas Road
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
If this link acts up, call the hotel and give code DZW.
The wedding party and our families will be staying in Black Bear Ridge Resort — there are tons of rentals on Airbnb, VRBO, and other rental sites. Search the resort by name with the wedding dates:
Yes! Due to extremely limited parking at our venue, guests must utilize the provided transportation to and from the wedding. Shuttles will depart from our reserved hotel blocks at The Black Fox Lodge, The Wayback Hotel, The Embassy Suites, and rentals located in the Black Bear Ridge Resort. Please let us know where you will be staying when you RSVP! If you make accommodations elsewhere, we will provide you with a separate pick-up/drop-off lot.
Due to limited space, we are unable to accommodate children outside of the wedding party. We love your little ones, but hope you will take the opportunity to have a night off. Adults only please!
We are only able to accommodate the guests listed under your RSVP. If you are unsure if you have a plus one, please reach out to the couple!
The dress code is semi-formal/cocktail attire. We ask that there be no denim worn.
During our wedding weekend, we are expecting it to be cool during the day in the 60 to 70 degree range and chilly at night, with temperatures as low as the 30s. Please note the ceremony, cocktail hour, and majority of the reception will be held outside. The welcome party will be held indoors.
If you would like to contribute to our home or our honeymoon, our registry can be found here — but more than anything we hope you can make it to Tennessee for our big day! Your presence is present enough, so please don't feel obligated to get us anything else.
The most visited national park in the U.S., famous for its biodiversity, mist-covered mountains, and rich Appalachian culture. Over 800 miles of hiking trails — including the Appalachian Trail — alongside scenic drives, waterfalls, and historic structures in Cades Cove.
A must-stop in East Tennessee and one of the most famous moonshine distilleries in the country. Classic and flavored moonshines (and whiskey) with tastings, shopping, and live music. Locations in both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
370 Newman Road, Gatlinburg — a beloved East Tennessee staple known for comforting Southern and Appalachian-inspired cuisine. Hearty classics like steaks, trout, and traditional sides in a cozy mountain-lodge atmosphere. You will definitely need reservations!
333 Parkway, Gatlinburg — an elevated, tasting-menu-style dining experience in the Smokies highlighting seasonal, Appalachian-inspired ingredients.
131 The Island Drive — classic Southern comfort food in a fun, family-style setting. Fried chicken, meatloaf, and all the sides; a great option for groups.
2734 Parkway — Pigeon Forge is famous for its pancake houses! A longtime Smoky Mountain favorite with a wide range of flavors, including the famous sticky bun pancakes.