Your Home Away From Home is a local, family-owned collection of venues and lodgings in Pigeon Forge/Sevierville, TN, hosting weddings and events. Owners Wendell and Kathryn Tanner purchased these stunning properties in 2021 and decorated them in a homey style perfect for pampering and relaxed celebrations. Located near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, these buildings are surrounded by breathtaking mountain backdrops and picturesque forests, creating a tranquil setting for one-of-a-kind occasions.
Your Home Away From Home invites couples to celebrate their ceremony and reception at The Vieux, their largest Tennesse property. To exchange vows, you can choose between the warm wood interiors of the house or the rustic woodland scenery surrounding their arbor and outdoor chapel. After you tie the knot, you can explore the grounds with your photographer for your portrait sessions while your guests mingle over cocktails. Later, you can reunite with loved ones for a banquet-style dinner celebration in the dining room, a bright, airy space with windows on all sides. After a magical evening of festivities, you can retire with up to 20 guests in The Vieux's comfortably furnished guest bedrooms for a night of rest and relaxation. A further 34 guests can utilize their 5 additional cabins and 3 rental units for 2 to 3 nights of tranquility.
Your Home Away From Home welcomes outside vendors, allowing you to tailor your special day to match your unique requirements. Your bar and catering team can set up in The Vieux’s fully equipped kitchen with generous countertop space and state-of-the-art appliances. This room also features a plush lounge area that the rest of your service team can use as a base. Separated from the main living area by a curtained partition, an intimate dressing room offers your beauty team ample space to set up. If you don’t have specific vendors in mind, the team will happily provide you with recommendations from their trusted network of local business providers. For couples planning destination weddings, they suggest purchasing travel insurance for your safety and comfort, making sure your special day goes off without a hitch.
My wedding day was made perfect thanks to Kathryn. She worked with me to insure everything I needed was available in order to have a stress free wedding day. I rented out 2 small cabins, 1 medium cabin, and the large cabin. My wedding was held at the top of the mountain which we could all walk to. My reception was at the large cabin. There was plenty of room for everyone and it was a blast. Very close to town but it had the feel of being isolated. Very clean. Everything was in working order and she always replied to me quickly if I needed anything. Highly recommend for any occasion. Can’t wait to go back! Reviewed on 06-06-2023
Julia Stoutjesdyk(other)4 out of 5 Rating
Kathryn was speedy and helpful with her communication while trying to plan my wedding at her cabin. This venue provided a great space to host a micro wedding and great views for wedding photos as well! The hot tub was my favorite because it overlooks the cities lights. I would highly recommend a stay here for a family vacation or a gorgeous fall wedding 👌🏻 Reviewed on 01-12-2023
Elizabeth White(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Wow! What an incredible experience being married here on top of a mountain! The views are breathtaking! The entire experience was so easy. We had an entire weekend party in the cabin. My entire family was either dancing, playing one of their many games they have in the cabin, playing pool, eating at the large wood tables, or relaxing in the hot tub. We grilled outside on our first night and had a large catered reception (with Kathryn’s recommendation of Ana Ronel catering.) it was absolutely incredible. I planned the entire wedding with her help while I was in Charlotte, NC. Never once seeing it in person prior. I cannot express how much I recommend this wedding venue. Not to mention the cost saved by having some guests stay at the cabin. It was worth every penny and more! Reviewed on 28-11-2023
Michelle Stoutjesdyk(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We cannot thank Kathryn and Wendell enough for making our daughter and son-in-law’s destination wedding truly amazing. If anyone is looking for a venue that is beautiful, private, versatile and personal, The Vieux is the place. From the moment we booked I’ve been in constant contact with Kathryn. She has been nothing but professional, courteous and responsive in preparing and planning this event. The property is gorgeous and was the most perfect spot. She offered suggestions and feedback right up until the day of the event. I always heard back from her within 24 hours. That type of customer service these days is unheard of and she took care of us every step of the way. The venue had everything we needed. Some of the highlights included the large dining area, outdoor grill, great room/space for ceremony in case of rain and a beautiful deck surrounding the home. We appreciated having two stoves (main kitchen and mini kitchen downstairs) and multiple refrigerators because we prepared our own meals. The food was not catered.The highlight was getting to meet them in person. Their concern for our quality of service was exceptional and I’m certain we would have not had the amazing day that we did without booking this venue and having Kathryn and Wendell to assist every step of the way! Reviewed on 13-11-2023
Patti Dyer(other)5 out of 5 Rating
The cabins, amenities, and view are fantastic. Location is very close to the main drag but private at the same time. Our wedding party, make-up and hair artist, and photographer all loved the cabins and what they had to offer. Everything you could possibly want and more! Reviewed on 30-10-2023
Shawna Bartram(other)5 out of 5 Rating
The Vieux is a great venue! Kathryn and Wendell are very helpful and easy to work with! The mountain views are beautiful and there are many places to get great pictures!! I definitely recommend getting married here! Reviewed on 08-10-2023
Morgan French(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Wonderful communication, amazing views, extremely spacious. 10/10 recommend for your wedding festivities!! Reviewed on 07-10-2023
Brandy Henry(bride)5 out of 5 Rating
Absolutely loved the cabin and the view! We had a small wedding at the chapel and a reception dinner back at the cabin and it was perfect! Reviewed on 13-09-2023
Dee M(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Our daughter and new husband were thrilled with the venue for their wedding. Kathryn was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. The home was clean, spacious and stocked with everything we needed. My husband and I would highly recommend doing business with Kathryn and we hope to do it again in the future. Tom and Dee Martin Reviewed on 12-08-2023
Marlon Riddle(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Throughout the entire process, Kathryn was an attentive and responsive owner. The property itself is spacious and beautiful and Kathryn was supportive of us customizing the space for the particular needs of our wedding. Additionally, the beds upstairs are incredibly comfortable, we had a 70 year old and 90 year old having the best nights sleep they’ve ever had. One suggestion on travel to the cabin, take Pine Mountain Rd to Gibson Hollow Lane to get there. That’s the easiest way to get there. Also, whether you’ll need the gazebo or not, take a trip up. The view from there is simply amazing! Reviewed on 28-07-2023
Andrea Hetman(other)5 out of 5 Rating
This property is amazing! We were married in a gazebo overlooking the Smoky Mountains on top of this mountain on the property. The property has nature trails that you can walk to the wedding venue and the view was incredible. The wrap around decks made it nice for mingling and relaxing by the hot tub. The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need. My son’s jazz band played in the house and it was just perfect. The host Kathryn is so friendly and helped us with any questions. This property was beyond everything I could imagine for our wedding. The property has other cabins that family can stay in as well with stunning views. Reviewed on 16-07-2023
Alex Rich(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Absolutely incredible. Flexible and willing to make changes to ensure that the wedding day was perfect. Best day of my life! Would not change anything if I could. Reviewed on 11-06-2023
Lorene Pilkington(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We had our wedding here and it was beautiful! Kathryn was very flexible and helpful. We had a ceremony overlooking the mountains! Wonderful hosts and wonderful cabin! Reviewed on 04-06-2023
My husband and I started buying cabins in Pigeon Forge in 2016. We have loved gutting them and fixing them up. The Vieux and the other 7 cabins on our mountain top are our latest project. Seven of the cabins had to be renovated and we had a great time doing that and renovating the gazebo and outside chapel that are both part of the Destination Wedding Venue on the top of our mountain. We'd love to have you come and see the beauty of Pigeon Forge and the unobstructed, breathtaking views of the mountains from the Venue. Your wedding photos will be ones that will be treasured for a lifetime.