If you’ve made it here, you’re probably in search of a rustic indoor/outdoor wedding venue in the Chattanooga or North Georgia area to say “I Do” and make memories to last a lifetime. A bespoke venue in a peaceful country setting, where time stands still as you marry the love of your life surrounded by family and friends. Not only are you looking for a private oasis to share with your family and friends, but you want the convenience of hotels, services, and downtown Chattanooga minutes away… A spot where you don’t have to send your guests up winding back roads to attend. And, just like you, we believe a wedding day should be as stress-free as possible, with the support of our team as well as great vendor connections to create your perfect day while you sit back and enjoy. And of course, all this needs to be affordable!

HOME TO REMARKABLE CEREMONIES AND EXTRAORDINARY RECEPTIONS Less than 15 Minutes from downtown Chattanooga, TN in the Tennessee River Gorge Saying “Yes!” was easy, and now your well-meaning friends and family keep asking “What’s your date?” It's exciting, and honestly a little bit overwhelming. All of those questions have helped you realize you want to keep the wedding planning stress to a minimum. You’re searching Chattanooga wedding venues and finding many beautiful spaces that are beginning to all look the same. Barns are beautiful, ballrooms are nice, but you know what you want and it’s definitely something fresh and new. You want something uniquely you: A spectacular reception space that feels timeless, epic outdoor ceremony and photo spots that are totally Pinterest-worthy, an exceptional location close to hotels and the airport for out of town guests, and a day of memories filled with your best friends and close family.

Great outdoor space in a magical wooded glen of trees and lights - adjacent is a 40X60 covered wedding pavilion with a fire pit - all set in a secluded, wooded area with large open fields, as well. Couples may have their ceremony in a wide open field surrounded with trees - totally private - or in the Glen, a magical forest of trees with a stone path.

The Homestead at Candlelight Forest is nestled in the tranquil hills of the Chattanooga Valley and just minutes from downtown Chattanooga. This picturesque estate sits across from Lake Angela with a breathtaking view of beautiful Lookout Mountain. We pride ourselves on creating a memorable experience for couples as they plan their wedding day. On top of providing a beautiful venue, we have generated a list of recommended vendors for all areas of wedding planning. From catering to florists, we have worked with the best in the business and are happy to give you the information you need to find the vendors that will make your dreams a reality. And if you are looking for a coordinator to help relieve some of the weight of planning every detail, we have some suggestions!