Fontana Village Resort and Marina

verything had already been planned and paid for, but knew we had to make other plans. Tabitha Henry (wedding coordinator at Fontana) jumped in immediately and helped us change our date to the following year and stayed in contact with us as much as she was able during Covid. We came back the next year for a vow renewal and could not have been more pleased. They allowed us multiple visits and taste testings and so much more. We fell in love with the quietness of Fontana from our first visit and we still visit as much as possible. It is very rustic (especially the accommodations), but the staff were 5 star. We received so many compliments from our guests on the food and service for the entire time we were there. We had multiple people who had difficulties walking and Fontana went above and beyond to make everything accessible to them. We were so pleased with the entire process and actually thankful Covid messed up original plans so we could spend another year visiting our new family in Fontana. We highly recommend Fontana and their staff for any events.

ily, and a main goal of ours for our wedding was to make it an entire weekend experience as opposed to a 4 hour reception. Our vision was to find a place where our guests were on site for the whole weekend, but had enough attractions/activities available for everyone to enjoy their time on their own as well; to be able to have a vacation! Fontana Village absolutely accomplished that 10 fold. There are plenty of outdoor activities, pools, putt-putt/games, hiking, the marina, the gorgeous mountains, and not to mention the DELICIOUS food. Our guests are still raving about how incredible their time was; many of which are already planning their trip back! Every single staff member we encountered was so incredibly accommodating, helpful and friendly throughout the entire property. Tabitha Henry is the absolute best!! We started this process before Covid, and while things were a little uncertain there for a little bit, she contacted me as soon as everything was back in action and took care of every single little detail we asked for. I know I sent Tabitha a million emails going back and forth on things and had a lot of moving pieces to figure out when trying to plan for the entire weekend, but Tabitha was always so helpful, patient and accommodating. Anytime something changed or was added she had down in her notes, and she had everything we talked about set throughout the whole weekend; not a detail missing! Everyone was so relaxed, and anything we asked for they did their best to accommodate and make it work. We had a lot of time in the venue to set up, and the Bridal Suite is beautiful! We were even able to get a tray of sandwiches brought in for lunch while we got ready, which was well needed. John was also amazing! He was our point person for set-up and was incredibly helpful. Also, Jonathan and Robert in the Bear’s Den Lounge and the Wildwoods Grille were the best throughout the weekend before and after the wedding! We were planning on having the Rehearsal Dinner outside, and then a Welcome Party at one of the firepits for our guests that came in on Friday after the Rehearsal Dinner. It absolutely poured all day, and Tabitha and her team wasted no time rearranging and figuring out a plan B for both the Rehearsal Dinner and the Afterparty; both of which turned out great despite the torrential downpour! The one thing to be mindful of is that there really is no service whatsoever, so just prepare in advance. That was a challenge as people were getting into town (only because we didn’t prepare for it!), but after everyone was on-site, it honestly created such a special, intimate, secluded atmosphere for all of us throughout the weekend! It ended up being a great escape and provided the unique experience to unplug, to use a landline, and to walk to a friend's cabin instead of picking up a phone and texting; to truly be present and in community with those you love and care about the most, and I wouldn’t trade that for the world. Words can't express how thankful we are that we found Fontana Village. It went above and beyond what we could have expected, and truly made the most perfect wedding we will treasure forever.

Amazing and the staff are very friendly! Tabitha was a huge help with anything that came up while planning or the day of. Our family was able to travel up and rent the cabins and hotels for the weekend which was nice to all be together for the entire stay! It was so nice not having to worry about setting up and cleaning up beside the center pieces and a few extras I brought along for decorations ( you honestly don’t need much though). The bridal suite was beautiful and such a nice touch to have that space to get ready! It was very affordable and blew my expectations out of the water!

tha, the event coordinator, was flexible and great to work with. The reception service and staff were amazing!

sily accessible. It is great because dining, lodging and all wedding activities can be done right there on one property!

and reception. The reception hall is quite big, and has a large fireplace. We kept decorations simple to keep cost down, and just let the beauty of Fontana Dam speak for itself. If I could point to one downside, it's that the venue is located in a small town, so you are a little limited on vendors, and you have to go through Fontana Dam for catering and alcohol. However, the catering was very reasonably priced, and quite delicious. We got a lot of compliments from guests on the food. Things went remarkably smooth overall, but when small problems did arise, Tabitha and the venue were very helpful and responsive. The best part is this venue was roughly half the cost of similar venues we were looking at. I would highly recommend Fontana Dam for any couple looking for a rustic/woodsy wedding in a beautiful location.

ption site and they did it exactly how I wanted it. All I had to do was give them pictures of what I wanted and they brought it to life. Not to mention, they completely disassembled and cleaned everything for me so that I could focus on spending time with my new husband and our families. Also, to this day I still can’t believe how affordable our fairytale was! I 100% would recommend this venue to everyone!

ng so far away from the venue seemed like it might be stressful but everything worked out better than expected and didn't cost nearly as much as we thought it might. The venue was gorgeous and the resort, even with minimal cell service and wifi, was an absolute hit with all our guests

ay. She is one of the nicest people we met and she helped create the best day for us! Fontana Village is a beautiful resort and we had such a memorable weekend with all of our friends and family in one place. This is what made our wedding weekend so much fun. We had all of our loved ones within walking distance of each other! This was the perfect mountain weekend and all of our friends and family had such a great time. Every bride says "expect at least one thing to go wrong on your wedding day", but Tabitha honestly made the day flawless. The food was so delicious, the views were perfect, and we will cherish our wedding day forever. You will seriously enjoy every second of your wedding if you choose Fontana Village!

people at the front desk kept messing up the room reservations. Make certain that you make all of your reservations for the wedding party through Tabitha.

d about 100+ guests up for our wedding weekend and we found the service excellent. The catering/food and beverage team was flexible with my menu requests, hosted us for a tasting and went above and beyond with food service at our reception. The front desk staff was not quite as helpful when my guests were reserving rooms for the weekend, but the wedding planner had me forward all calls through her to remedy that problem. Fontana village isbeautiful, the ceremony site is gorgeous. We did a first look at the boat ramp for the river, it was stunning. Could not recommend Tabitha and her crew enough.

en we got to the reception. Tabitha was amazing from beginning to end and so so helpful. She is great about answering any questions and replied quickly via email when I had a question. I would recommend Fontana Village Resort to all my family and friends looking for somewhere to have a wedding with amazing views in the mountains!

na. We had a small gathering of family/friends and everyone had a great time. Its a rustic nice resort with plenty of activities for guests to do around ceremony events. Would highly recommend if you want a remote ceremony!

expectations. Our guests enjoyed staying in the cabins and lodge where they could meet up and hang out with friends that they had not seen in a while. Most of our guests had never been to the area and had a wonderful time.

ing and everyone loved the beautiful scenery. Some of the rooms and cabins could be updated, but honestly it wasn’t one of my priorities so I didn’t mind. We loved having everything there in one spot, and guests commented on just how much there was to do there. It really does cater to a group of guests looking for a beautiful Smoky Mountain getaway! We couldn’t be happier with our decision to celebrate the happiest day of our lives at this venue! Highly recommend.

ing the entire planning process, staying friendly and super helpful despite the absurd amount of questions between my mother and I. During the weekend, Dena and Chuck were there for absolutely anything and everything we needed even before we knew it! Even the slightest request, they went above and beyond to make the wedding everything we could have dreamed of. The resort was perfect and great for all of our family and friends to come into town and stay at the venue. They made the whole process seamless and easy for us, despite all the bumps in the road. I could not have pictured it any better and will remember the Fontana Village Resort for the rest of my life. I definitely recommend having your wedding or any other event here!!!

went out in our cabins due to weather, Tabitha and all the staff made sure we had rooms and everything we needed to make sure the day went smoothly. Once it all cleared up, some staff even went out to wipe all of our chairs down. I would recommend any of their venues for a ceremony, but the lookout near the pavilion was gorgeous and took everyone's breath away. Everything was perfect from staff, to the venues, to the food-everything. We are so glad we chose Fontana Village for our special day!!

probably received five emails a day about my wedding - and she still was always super positive, thorough, and prompt in responding. I planned everything from halfway across the country, so this was a HUGE benefit. The Village itself was wonderful. The food is delicious (we did a barbecue buffet with some upgraded sides to go with the Smoky Mountain theme), and the main event hall was the perfect place for our celebration. I loved that you rent the whole building, so the separate bar area, bridal room, and game room area all included for a very reasonable price. Try to visit in the early evening so you can see how great the lighting is around dinner time. On top of all that - our friends and family loved staying a few extra days at Fontana for a mini vacation. We have lots of kids in the family, and all the amenities were perfect for a family-friendly stay. Thank you for everything, Fontana Village!!

after talking to Tabitha Henry, the wedding coordinator, I knew it was not. She is the sweetest most professional person I have dealt with. We mostly communicated through email because that's what worked for us but if I called she always answered. Any questions I had easy, hard, or ones that I had already asked a million times were answered quickly and throughly. Tabitha is amazing to say the least. I made one trip to Fontana dam to do my food tasting. I choose to go with the backyard BBQ. They have many options though. Again no disappointment here. I took my grandma, mother-in-law, and aunt with me and we all were very pleased. To be honest with this venue, the food is what you're basically paying for. Most venues have an outrageous price for their venue and then you have to still have to pay for a caterer. With this venue, I paid 600 for the events hall and like a hundred something for chairs at my ceremony and a little over 2000 for food. That may seem like a lot but considering quality, taste, and the pricing of everything else it's really reasonable. Lodging was simple and convenient. All rooms and cabins are on the property and easily accessible. The day of my wedding was somewhat flawless. There was an unscheduled power outage for about 2 hours the day of but luckily it didn't affect anything. Staff handled it professionally and as best they could. I was kept updated at all times. I was able to decorate the night before and clean up the morning after. I do not know his last name but Jesse is also amazing. I cannot brag on him enough. He was my right hand man the day before and day of the wedding. I cannot remember anything I asked for and did not get. Overall, I cannot brag enough. I was and am very much so still very impressed with this venue as a whole. The location is beautiful, the food is amazing, and the staff are reliable and very easy going. If you choose this venue you will not regret it.

s well. Any requests we had was made possible by Tabitha and Fontana Village Resort. The price is very reasonable and venue is gorgeous! We held our Ceremony at the Fontana Dam, which Tabitha helped coordinate the chairs to be placed for us. There is nothing we can complain about. Our guests and us enjoyed our stay as well. I would recommend this gorgeous classy outdoorsy wedding venue to everybody!

North Carolina. It has EVERYTHING to offer at a very reasonable price. The wedding coordinator, Tabitha Henry, was incredibly accommodating and helpful from beginning to end. She and her staff did absolutely everything they could to make sure our big day was perfect. Our ceremony at the overlook was absolutely beautiful and the reception at the event hall was the most fun I've ever had. Even getting ready was a blast - the bridal suite is so pretty and great for pictures! Our guests had nothing but great things to say afterward. We all wish we could have stayed longer. Everyone has been talking about coming back again next year for family vacations! Fontana Village Resort is a truly awesome wedding venue. Our wedding was everything I could have dreamed of and more.

nner, cocktail hour and reception all went beautifully. Tabitha, the wedding coordinator, was wonderful and helped us plan every aspect of our event. We were very pleased with the food. I believe a good time was had by all. The venue had activities for all ages and interests. Thanks for all the wonderful memories made.

r event special. Our guests all want to go back for a long weekend. The beautiful location in the mountains was exactly what my son and daughter-in-law wanted. Everything was outstanding - the food, venue, recreation, rehearsal dinner and wedding, and the coordination of all of it. I highly recommend Fontana Resort and Tabitha Henry for your special event!