5.0
Praised by couples for:
Amenities
Guests comfort
Unique aesthetic style
Lakeside Chic Wedding Retreat
Recently updated
This vendor updated their storefront within the last 15 days.
Holds ceremonies and receptions
We loved having our wedding here! The team is very professional, communicative, detailed, and are incredible at their jobs. The venue itself is also gorgeous and well maintained.
Marisa P.
5.0
Hidden Springs Venue was the perfect location for our wedding. It is even prettier than the pictures and truly brought our vision to life. Tucked away in the woods outside of Chattanooga, it was so serene and peaceful. We booked the 2 day, 1 night package so we could host our rehearsal dinner on-site. The thistle styling suite and evergreen polishing suite were included and we added on another cabin to comfortably sleep our bridal party of 20. It was the weekend of our dreams. To top it all off, the staff made the experience even more enjoyable. Everyone was so friendly and truly wanted our day to be perfect. Our questions were always answered in a timely manner and our needs were met quickly. We couldn’t recommend Hidden Springs enough!
Erica W.
5.0
Julie Willumson
VENUE DIRECTOR/OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Hidden Springs Venue is a 170-acre private wedding retreat near Chattanooga, Tennessee, nestled around a 10-acre private lake, wooded property, and a modern barn reception venue. Originally a historic summer camp, Hidden Springs has been thoughtfully transformed into a laid-back destination wedding venue where couples can celebrate, stay, and spend the weekend together.
Our lakeside ceremony area offers a beautiful outdoor setting surrounded by trees, water, and the natural beauty of East Tennessee, while our modern reception barn and courtyard provide an indoor space for dinner, dancing, and celebrating with your guests. The property gives couples the flexibility of an indoor/outdoor wedding venue without having to choose between the two.
Hidden Springs offers both single and multi day events with the unique ability to turn your wedding into a weekend getaway. Our on-site cabins provide overnight accommodations for friends and family, making it easy for your closest people to stay together on the property. From getting ready in our suites to gathering around the lake, enjoying the wooded grounds, or simply slowing down together, the entire weekend can happen in one place.
Conveniently located near Chattanooga, Tennessee, Hidden Springs is a popular choice for destination weddings and couples traveling from out of state, while still being an easy-to-reach East Tennessee wedding venue.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
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- Julie WillumsonVenue Director/OwnerOwner and Designer of Hidden Springs Venue. I love to see our couples enjoy our property as much as I do!
- Maddie CartwrightLead CoordinatorYou and your partner can feel at ease and confident that everything will be taken care of with the support of our Coordination Team.
- Valerie BakerLead CoordinatorBringing each couples vision to life while keeping all the details in order with our Hidden Springs Coordination Services.
- Leslie NixLead Coordinator + AssistantWe can ensure you your day will run smoothly with the support of the Hidden Springs Coordination Team!
- Misty CookAccommodations ManagerOur on-site cabin accommodations are always kept in top notch shape under the care of our housekeeping team!
- Scott RaneyGrounds ManagerOur grounds team is here to handle all our event set ups and keep our property beautiful year round!
Reviews
5.0
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Hidden Springs is a stunning wooded lakeside venue with beautiful photo backdrops and convenient on-site cabins for multi-day wedding weekends. Reviewers praised the responsive, professional staff and seamless coordination, including rain plans, vendor-friendly setup, and a helpful decor closet. Guests found the reception space spacious and elegant and highly recommend the venue.Erica W
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5.0
Hidden Springs Venue was the perfect location for our wedding. It is even prettier than the pictures and truly brought our vision to life. Tucked away in the woods outside of C...
hattanooga, it was so serene and peaceful. We booked the 2 day, 1 night package so we could host our rehearsal dinner on-site. The thistle styling suite and evergreen polishing suite were included and we added on another cabin to comfortably sleep our bridal party of 20. It was the weekend of our dreams. To top it all off, the staff made the experience even more enjoyable. Everyone was so friendly and truly wanted our day to be perfect. Our questions were always answered in a timely manner and our needs were met quickly. We couldn’t recommend Hidden Springs enough!
Marisa P
5.0
We loved having our wedding here! The team is very professional, communicative, detailed, and are incredible at their jobs. The venue itself is also gorgeous and well maintained.
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Carrie B
5.0
An Absolute Dream Venue!
We had such an incredible experience with Hidden Spring Venue! From start to finish, the staff was a joy to work with—so responsive, helpful, and truly de...
dicated to making our day seamless.
The grounds are breathtaking. The lake and outdoor spaces provided the most gorgeous backdrop for photos, and our guests couldn't stop commenting on how stunning the entire property was! The bridal suite was a beautiful, relaxing space to get ready in, and having golf carts available on-site made moving around the property effort-free. Parking was also excellent and convenient for everyone.
We held both our ceremony and reception on-site, and the flow of the entire evening felt so natural and smooth. Being an outdoor venue, it was such a relief knowing they have a great backup plan in case of rain. Even though we had a hot July day, the indoor AC worked great and kept everyone cool and comfortable once we moved inside!
The reception hall itself is spacious, elegant, and photographs so beautifully. We hosted approximately 175–180 guests, and while the room felt lively and full, there was more than adequate space to celebrate. A huge bonus was their decor closet—having access to so many items saved us a ton of time and money! On top of that, the venue was exceptionally vendor-friendly, making load-in and setup a breeze for our caterer, DJ, and florist.
We had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. If you are looking for a beautiful space with an amazing team, we cannot recommend Hidden Spring Venue enough!
Jillian D
5.0
From the moment we toured the venue to our final sparkler send-off, everything was absolutely perfect. The property itself is breathtaking—every view feels like something out of a ...
magazine. Beyond the beauty, the staff truly made the experience unforgettable. The entire team was kind, professional, and genuinely invested in making our day special.
A huge shoutout to Marissa and Hannah—they went above and beyond to create a seamless, stress-free wedding day. Every detail was handled with care, and they made the entire process feel easy and enjoyable.
One of our favorite parts was how convenient everything was. The on-site cabins kept our closest family and friends together, which made the whole weekend even more special. The decor room was also incredible—having so many beautiful options included meant we didn’t need to purchase much at all.
This venue is truly worth every penny. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and cannot recommend them enough!
Macy B
5.0
Our wedding weekend was truly a dream at Hidden Springs. We got married late October and it was truly so beautiful. The HSV team was so helpful and open to a few ideas I had for bo...
th the rehearsal dinner and wedding day. Any question or concern I had was answered quickly and efficiently. We are still getting compliments from our family and friends on how beautiful it was. We decided to stay the night before and the night of on site at their cabins provided as well as some of our guests. Everything ran so smooth and checkout was a breeze. I couldn’t imagine having our big day anywhere else!!!
Garrett B
5.0
Could not have asked for a more beautiful venue! Our day was absolutely perfect and the owner and staff members were so helpful and accomodating throughout the whole planning proce...
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Danika L
5.0
Cannot say enough good things about Hidden Springs! Their venue grounds speak for themselves (stunning) and having the ability to host so many people in the cabins onsite is game c...
hanging! We ended up turning our weeding weekend into a big family/friends retreat where we played camp games, swam, held campfires, etc. We also love the idea that we can come back for our one-year anniversary and potentially stay on site in the cabins again! All the staff is beyond helpful and quick with communication - our month-of-coordinator (Maddie) was amazing! They helped bring our vision to life with their beautiful rentals/decor closet (so convenient). Overall, beautiful venue nestled in the woods and amazing staff
Ying-Chi L
5.0
The venue is beautiful, but the staff are what makes HSV even better! Loved how smoothly our wedding day and everything went as it planned. Highly recommend it.
Kimberly M
5.0
The most amazing experience! Beautiful venue, kind staff who would do anything to make your day the most amazing! Julie has been nothing but sweet to us, helping us with some unexp...
ected obstacles and understanding. Emma was our coordinator and was absolutely the best! She did everything she could to make sure our day went perfect and dealt with anything we threw her way like a champ...best chaos coordinator!! Even letting us continue on having our ceremony outside in the rain (thanks to Helene) all in all they were incredible with us and getting through the storm and still letting us have our day!! THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!! We couldn't have asked for a better place/assistance to make our day unforgettable:)
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Hannah S
5.0
I feel like I could go on and on about how amazing my experience was at this venue and with the Hidden Springs team. This place caught our eye just from our Google search for venue...
s and it has been the best decision in the whole wedding planning process! Between Julie giving us a tour on FaceTime when we couldn’t make it in person to Emma wrangling our bridal party and family members for rehearsal, I have been so thankful for them this whole process!
Honorable mention for the weather forecast leading up to the day. There was a predicted 1-2” of rain. Emma helped us by making rain plan options, calming my nerves, and coordinating a tent for Friday and Saturday. This really helped alleviate most of the stress about the rain!! She really went above and beyond.
Also, we loved being able to have our dogs with us the whole weekend, and being able to take the canoes on the lake! Not to mention all the fish to be caught 😄
Overall, this was the best day of my life and I can’t imagine having it anywhere else.
Chelea M
5.0
I 🤍 Hidden Springs.
From the day I first toured the property to our wedding day, the staff at Hidden Springs were amazing to work with. Emma and her team were with me every step o...
f the way and made our wedding planning experience so easy and fun. Working with their preferred vendors made wedding planning stress-free.
We had our whole wedding weekend at Hidden Springs, which made everything so special and so memorable as our families and wedding party were able to stay on site with us in the gorgeous cabins. After our rehearsal dinner, my husband and crew got to fish on the beautiful grounds while the girls hiked and the families got to rest and relax in the gorgeous cabins.
Day of, Emma brought my vision to life, while I relaxed surrounded by friends and family. I didn’t have to worry about a thing but getting married and enjoying the day, and we did, thanks to their efforts and dedication to making our day perfect. I truly couldn’t imagine a better experience, and I am so thankful for Hidden Springs making our wedding experience so perfect!
Kiara B
5.0
We LOVED hidden springs. The venue is a dream and so gorgeous. The bridal party cabin was PERFECT and the guys loved their groomsmen cabin. The barn was my dream venue with the mos...
t perfect chairs and decor. And the lake background is super pretty. I wouldn't have changed a thing.
Madison D
5.0
The entire wedding planning process and wedding day with hidden springs venue was absolutely amazing. Not only is the property absolutely gorgeous but the staff are truly wonderful...
and organized my day so well. Paige was amazing to work with and answered my countless texts in the months leading up to the wedding. They also flawlessly executed my vision in the reception space. I truly cannot say enough good things about this place. From the getting ready cabins to the gorgeous scenery to the ease of my wedding day it truly was excellent. I highly recommend them!
Ally C
5.0
Hidden Springs had everything we needed in a wedding venue. We looked at several venues in the Chattanooga and Nashville areas and could not be happier that we landed here. The lak...
efront property is beautiful, and we felt good about having multiple options for ceremony locations in case of rain.
We had the best time working with Paige to plan our wedding day. She was outstanding and such a calming and organized presence that every bride needs. Paige thought of small details that we never would have, and these things were crucial in making the planning go so smoothly. She took our stress away every time we asked a question, and she had an instant answer or solution. Hidden Springs thought of everything and made our wedding day so special!
Olivia V
5.0
Hidden Spring was the perfect space for our wedding! We wanted a spot that we could really make our own and get creative with the vision we had for our wedding. Valerie & Paige wer...
e totally onboard with helping us setup a very non-traditional wedding and made it truly an epic few days.
The space itself is incredible (minimal need for decoration as the scenery is so beautiful). We stayed on property the day/night before the wedding and the cabins were perfect. Very thoughtful, comfortable, beautifully done and the perfect space to celebrate with friends and family. The fact that the space was also built for weddings just means that everything runs really smoothly.
The team was so helpful and ensured we had everything we needed to be present in the day. We really can't recommend Hidden Springs enough, it totally knocked our socks off and made our wedding so special!
Caitlin G
5.0
Our wedding day at Hidden Springs Venue was incredible! We were lucky enough to have some great weather, but knew that if we needed to move indoors that the day would be just as fa...
ntastic. Paige and the rest of the HSV team was a pleasure to work with and made the big day so easy for everyone involved. The rentals and decor available from the venue for use were so helpful, especially as an out of town couple. We also rented out the cabins for the night of the wedding and we were so impressed with how easy “check in” and “check out” was for everyone coming in from out of town. The big fire pit at the top of the cabin hill was a huge hit and helped make our evening so special. I would absolutely recommend HSV to anyone looking for a wedding venue in the Chattanooga area. I am still so happy with our choice and loved every minute of our day.
Brittany C
5.0
Hidden Springs Venue was the perfect venue for my wedding! The staff were so helpful and nice! The day-of coordinator ensured everything flowed! Such a beautiful venue!!
Carissa R
5.0
The ladies went above and beyond to make sure every single detail was absolutely perfect. From checking with our vendors to decorating- these ladies did it all! I cannot recommend ...
this venue enough. All we had to do was show up- how much more stress free can you get!? We will definitely be back to vacation in one of the cabins ❤️
Lesa S
5.0
Hidden Springs Venue is such a beautiful place to have a wedding! The surrounding wooden area is just beautiful and private. Julie and her team have done so much to the place and a...
re constantly making it even more beautiful. They were so easy to work with and really want you to have the wedding of your dreams! The bridal and groomsmen cabins are decorated right out of a Pottery Barn catalog. Loved all of it! They also have a closet full of table decorations, free to use if you want. Thank you for all your help especially getting a tent for me at the last minute due to the expected rain. Even though, I couldn't have my ceremony out by the beautiful pond, everybody tried so hard to make my wedding day special and they did an awesome job! Thank you to Paige, Valerie, and Kensley for making the experience so easy and memorable.
Emily W
5.0
Hidden Springs Venue was an absolute dream! My husband and I knew from the moment we first drove onto the property that it was our dream wedding venue! The property is absolutely b...
eautiful and the entire team of staff was incredibly helpful and responsive to any questions we had. The on site groom and bridal cabins made getting ready on wedding day so easy! Everything about this venue is absolutely gorgeous and perfectly designed for a beautiful, fairytale wedding day!
Olivia M
5.0
Hidden Springs was the perfect venue for our wedding! The property is absolutely stunning, and the staff was so amazing and helpful! For anything we needed throughout the process, ...
they were always there to answer questions and assist however we needed. We also loved the beautiful pieces in the decor closet the venue provides! It made the decorating process so much easier and allowed us to not have to haul a ton of stuff to the venue for the wedding. Overall, we truly could not have been happier with our choice in venue, and we could not have asked for a better experience for our wedding!
Ariana R
5.0
Had the best experience working with Paige and Valerie from Hidden Springs for my wedding! They made everything run so smoothly and were so much fun! Couldn’t recommend them enough...
!💕
Darian K
5.0
Hidden Springs was our perfect wedding venue! They were so accomadating throughout the whole process, answered emails quickly, and overall made sure our day was amazing. Paige and ...
Valerie were rockstars and so easy to talk to! We did the whole weekend so we had plenty of time to set up, rehearse, and chill before the wedding. And we had cabins for everyone which was a big plus! My only comment would be for better lighting in the bridal suite near the makeup stations haha. Overall it was amazing and we had a fantastic wedding day!
Claudia W
5.0
Hidden Springs was the perfect venue for our wedding! With cabins for our friends and family to stay at, giving us the ability to enjoy more than just the wedding ceremony and rece...
ption with them, to the lake, the canoe, the beautiful lakefront and barn, Hidden Springs made our day truly magical. Even though it rained throughout the entire day, the staff were so calm and flexible as we shifted partially into the barn and brought in a tent for the courtyard. Paige and the staff were always so responsive to our questions and the rugs we rented from them were amazing! I could not have asked for a more perfect day and I have Hidden Springs to thank.
Madison G
5.0
I could not recommend HSV more! The venue is absolutely beautiful for an indoor or outdoor wedding. I was originally anti barn for my wedding, but this one blew me away!! I also LO...
VED the getting ready suites & the cabins for guests to stay. The staff were amazingly helpful and the decor closet was great!! I am obsessed with this place!!
Stephanie T
5.0
We loved working with Hidden Springs Venue! The HSV team is great to work with and the venue is absolutely beautiful! They made our special day completely stress free! We have alre...
ady recommended this venue to all our friends and family for their next major event. The cabins are a great add on for your special event. It's so nice to have a place to go a relax before and after the wedding. The bride and groom suites are the best for getting ready or to just relax. I highly recommend this venue to everyone. If you're looking for a place to unplug or a beautiful location to have an outdoor or barn wedding, this is the place for you!
Abby H
5.0
Hidden springs was everything I wanted in a wedding venue. It was so gorgeous and fit exactly what i wanted! So happy to have had my wedding there!
Shantelle R
5.0
The Venue alone is breath taking but the staff at Hidden Springs is there to help you achieve all your wedding dreams. Anything I needed to help reach the look I was going for they...
were there to help. The extra decor closet, the suggestions, and the help with execution helped my the day perfect. Having all the cabins on site was so ideal for helping make the day relaxing and convenient!
Jessica W
5.0
This venue is SO GORGEOUS!!! If you just want the event barn, with the ceremony outside overlooking the lake, or a weekend getaway wedding where family and friends stay in the cabi...
ns on site, this venue is perfect. The team at Hidden Springs Venue went above and beyond to make our wedding planning smooth and the day of to go smooth as well. During the venue search, HSV allowed us to come stay in one of their cabins the night before they gave us a tour of all the other cabins and the event barn/ceremony space. They also have free decor collections, as well as decor rentals that you can choose from and they’ll set it out for you to decorate with. We booked them for 3 day (Friday-Sunday). Friday night we had the rehearsal dinner there and had all day to set up for that and the ceremony the next day. Then on Sunday, we had the morning to clean up and pack up. About a month before the wedding, they will take you through a final walk through of the wedding to finalize the floor plan and where the vendors will set up. They were also clear with the clean up and other “rules”—nothing crazy or anything. I worked with Paige during the whole process and she was so helpful with any questions I had, and she was there on the day to help with things my coordinator couldn’t, etc.
Recommend 10000000%
Jessica A
5.0
We absolutely loved this venue! Paige was super helpful through the whole process and the venue is gorgeous! Our wedding day was like a dream!
Jenny G
5.0
Hidden Springs was the PERFECT venue for my wedding and the style I wanted. I was determined to do it outside, but wanted it to be more woodsy and boho rather than farm-y. At Hidde...
n Springs I got to have my wedding outside in the woods overlooking a beautiful pond, but have my reception inside the modern barn! The staff here was also so accommodating and helpful, I could not have asked for better. They let us come as much as we wanted to look around and plan, and even come early to set up and rehearse the day of and before. It was even better than I imagined it, don’t walk, RUN to Hidden Springs!!!
Brandi S
5.0
Hidden Springs was the perfect wedding venue. The property is so beautifully set. We had access to all of the renovated cabins for our guests to stay overnight. The staff was so ac...
commodating. They allowed us onto the property a month prior so that we could "Bury the Bourbon" for good weather on the big day. They left gift baskets in each of the cabins full of locally sourced goods for our guests. Hidden Springs made our wedding day better than we could have ever imagined.
heather m
5.0
The venue was great, they didn't have the cabin ready in time for the guys which was the biggest bummer, but they were super accommodating on where we wanted to have the ceremony ....
The location was beautiful and the property is only getting better. I wish I could have my wedding there again to do the reception outside by the trees.
Jackie S
5.0
Having my wedding at Hidden Springs Venue was truly a dream. The team went above and beyond expectations. Their communication was incredible and made me feel so at peace about the ...
day. They worked wonderfully with me months before to the day of. Everyone raved and continues to rave about how beautiful it was, especially the lakeside ceremony and cabins for family! The reason my fiancé and I picked this one was because of how genuine of a space it is. My fiancé and I didn’t think we’d find a space that reflected us and felt we could relax in, until we found HSV! I truly can’t say enough about this venue! We love them!!!!
Anna R
5.0
We LOVE Hidden Springs! You truly cannot beat the experience of staying on the property in the cabins. Paige made the entire process so easy and seamless, and we really appreciated...
the attention and time she put into helping us have the perfect day. All of our guests were so impressed with how beautiful the venue was. I can't recommend Hidden Springs enough!!
Rachel G
5.0
Wow! I can't say enough good things about this place. My husband and I were able to to book our date only about THREE months until our wedding, and the staff at Hidden Springs help...
ed us to navigate the stress of planning on such short notice! Planning was great with how flexible and customizable things were! The bridal suite is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and it's impossible not to feel like a princess in there. The location is tucked just far enough way, but not at all hard to find, and was still convenient enough for my mom to run into town on wedding day and grab some things. The barn has a rustic yet modern feel that fit our style perfectly :) Above all, Paige Hicks and the staff here were absolutely amazing. She was very accommodating and flexible throughout the whole process and made our day so special. She worked out any issues so professionally, but was still laid back enough to feel like a friend! Since our wedding, they've even added some features that really elevate this place. Pricing and contracts were transparent and easy to navigate, and you get more than what you pay for here. Thanks Paige!
Allison R
5.0
Hidden Springs Venue is truly a hidden gem. The drive is worth the view and completely amazing staff... and it’s actually really close to town and the interstate. We got married in...
December and, thankfully, had perfect weather. Wedding planning can be stressful but the staff at Hidden Springs were so accommodating and helpful through the entire process. From the time we booked to the day of our wedding, we knew we were in good hands. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a venue from 5 to 120 guests. It is gorgeous and detailed in every way. The cabins made for a memorable time with family while celebrating our marriage.
Sydni C
5.0
Our wedding at Hidden Springs Venue was a dream come true! Everything went so smoothly and we couldn't have asked for better communication from the staff. We had our ceremony by th...
e lake and reception inside the barn. The barn, landscaping, and cabins to get ready in were all beautiful. We would definitely recommend Hidden Springs Venue!
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