About this vendor
Imagine one location for guest accommodations, rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid’s brunch, a special ceremony, and exquisite reception. RT Lodge is the ideal backdrop for spending time with family and friends during this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
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
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Settings
- Estate
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Tented
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Other Desserts
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2018.2013.
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We had the most perfect wedding weekend at RT Lodge. The most meaningful part of the weekend was getting to have so many loved ones all together at the lodge. Everyone loved how co...
zy it felt, and we got so lucky with the spring weather and flowers blooming! We had a lot of guests coming from all over (from California to Canada to the Netherlands...) and it was so much fun getting to show off East TN.
Being able to have all the events in one venue was also great. You really felt like you were in a different space for each part (garden setting for the ceremony, back by the lodge for cocktail hour, and in the tent for the reception), but only had to walk a few steps to get from one to the other--not to mention just having to walk out your room door to get to any of them.
The food was also outstanding. (I would've had my wedding at RT Lodge just for the tasting alone. I feel like we ate for 4 hours straight, and it was all incredible.) And, it was all the more fun given how enthusiastic the team was about incorporating foods with special meaning--a Great British Bakeoff-style groom's cake, tea cookies with edible flowers pressed on, cranberry walnut bread just like what's served at one of our favorite spots in DC, late night fried chicken-pimiento cheese biscuits, and more. They were also so thoughtful about accommodating a wide range of dietary restrictions.
And Ali is just the best. I expected wedding planning to be stressful, but with Ali and the team at RT, it wasn't only painless, but was actually fun. Ali was SO organized and helpful choosing and coordinating with vendors--I could count on her to remember everything I would never have thought of. And on the day of, Ali worked like crazy behind the scenes from dawn to midnight while somehow also being so positive and relaxed at every moment. It was exactly the energy you want if you're a bride on wedding day!
That really goes for the whole team. They were just on it the entire weekend. I've been at weddings before where there are different snags (long lines for drinks, awkward in-between periods, etc.) but here, everything ran so seamlessly, and we felt taken care of the whole time.
Last thing--one of my low-key favorite things about the weekend was also that a (very good) breakfast is included with guests' stays, which meant that I got to spend this easy, unstructured time with family and friends both Saturday and Sunday mornings. Those were some of the sweetest moments from the whole weekend!
Our November wedding at RT Lodge was everything I could have ever hoped for and so much more.
The setting is gorgeous at any time of year. You'll constantly discover cozy little ...
places tucked away as if they were waiting for you to find them. The decor is warm and welcoming and always make you feel at home.
Chef Trevor serves the best meals in East Tennessee, period. The wedding planning team will guarantee you don't have a thing to worry about. The entire staff takes so much care to prepare everything to your specific needs. By the end of the experience I felt like we were one big family. There's just nothing that compares to the way you're taken care of here.
RT Lodge is so much more than a venue. Getting married here guarantees a new lifetime tradition. You'll come back for the food, the fire pit, the cocktails, the coziness - and you'll stay to relive the memories. It's complete magic.
We had the pleasure of having our son and daughter-in-law's wedding at RT Lodge in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it was truly a magical experience (April 2022). From the moment I arriv...
ed, I was impressed with the warm hospitality of the staff. Ali Johnson and her team were professional and well-versed in the wedding process, and they made sure that all of our needs were exceeded. Ali had tremendous insight into the function spaces, the need for a ceremony tent or not (she is better than the local weather forecaster), and her contacts are professional and of the highest caliber. Her team (including Director of Sales Katie and Catherine and others) solved a huge last-minute problem we had with our bus contractor (that we booked separately) and saved both the Rehearsal Dinner and the Wedding. They were with us and onsite to assure the greatest success of the Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding Ceremony & Reception, and Brunch, and were even seen at the Hilton which we used for the overflow of guests.
Our family and friends are STILL talking about the amazing dinner both Friday night and Saturday night (each over 200 guests). The food was absolutely delicious-even better than individual dinners we had previously had on site. The chef, Trevor Stockton prepared a variety of seasonally fresh, locally sourced culinary delights that were perfect for our special events customized and amazing. We had a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts that were all cooked to perfection and he accommodated special dietary needs with precision and flavorful options. Everyone in attendance was raving about the food. The servers worked so hard and were trained in the proper style for a formal event. The bar and staff were spectacular as well. Seriously, Mark Hawkins leads the hard-working and sincerely smiling staff making each event special and enjoyable.
The venue itself was stunning and Jeff Hooper and his team were freshening up the property and landscape. The property, hiking trails, drive, and woods surrounding it make it a special escape that you do not have to drive too far to enjoy. It was particularly stunning for the photographs. Spring flowers were just opening and the front lawn and drive made a special area for the Rehearsal Dinner, the wedding was on the lawn, while the wedding party was under their Sperry Tent. The general decor was lodgey, verdantly simple yet elegant, and it was the perfect backdrop for our wedding. The firepit and s'mores were a big gathering spot as well as the back patio by the pond. The staff went out of their way to make sure that everything was set up perfectly and I have never seen a harder working crew! The rebuilt bar had not yet opened but some of the extended patio space was available and their construction area was screened beautifully (and the bar was easy to find, well-stocked, and friendly).
-We had a full buyout of the property for the weekend. We used one building of accommodations for the immediate families and the other was for all the bride and groom's wedding party and friends (It was a little like a 20/30-something dorm over there.) I am happy that some room updates are planned as they could use more light and a freshening up of the bathroom space and closets. The beds were comfortable and everything was impeccably clean.
-Overall, our experience at RT Lodge was unforgettable. I would highly recommend RT Lodge to anyone looking for a unique and special experience for their wedding.
I can not begin to capture everything about our past wedding weekend that RT Lodge made special for us, but here are some of the top things that wow'd our guests:
Food - amazing (...
"best wedding food we have ever eaten")
Ceremony location on the winding road - a forest cathedral that was dreamily romantic
Venue - intimate gathering spot for 100 of our closest family and friends that encouraged mixing and laughter (s'mores around the firepit, anyone?)
Incredibly responsive and gracious staff - A team that always looked to find a way to get to yes. They consistently delighted us in the planning stage and our guests on the weekend.
The weekend was everything we could have hoped for - and we recommend RT Lodge unreservedly.
RT Lodge is such a special place. Ali is the best, along with the rest of the team. They work hard to make you happy and bring your vision to life. All of our guests said they had ...
first class service and amazing food. It is rare to go to a wedding and remember the food, but you do when at RT. It is so special to have all your wedding guests in one place and the main lodge felt like our house. We loved the piano and all the space. Thank you RT for helping make our wedding weekend so special!
RT Lodge is the most incredible place. The staff are amazing, and the food is incredible. We had our wedding at the lodge, and our guests still tell us we had the best wedding food...
they've ever had! The wedding coordinators were fantastic and made us feel like we were right at home, and we were always sure that our vision would be executed perfectly!
Our wedding at RT Lodge was magical! Staff members thoughtfully and professionally attended to every detail throughout the entire process. They went beyond our expectations to ens...
ure our wedding was exactly what we had hoped it would be. When we had to postpone our original wedding date due to the pandemic, RT took care of rescheduling all of our vendors. They even offered to coordinate a small private ceremony on their property so we could exchange our vows on our original date. RT Lodge is truly the ideal venue for hosting the perfect wedding. We feel so fortunate to have been able to have had our wedding at RT Lodge…they helped us create memories that will last a lifetime!
We got married at RT Lodge in May 2021 and we cannot thank them enough for giving us our dream wedding! The staff at RT Lodge is flawless and amazing to work with. They made sure...
our day was perfect and we did not have to worry about a thing. It really was the perfect day! Ali and the event planning team is a dream to work with! Chef Trevor is amazing, as is his food! He worked with us to create a menu for our wedding that we were incredibly excited about and he executed flawlessly! Not to mention the setting and the grounds of the property are absolutely beautiful! Most of our guests were coming from out of town and we were so happy we all got to stay in one place for the weekend, and show our friends and family how beautiful RT Lodge is. We truly cannot say enough about how amazing our wedding weekend was at RT Lodge!
I cannot thank the team at RT Lodge enough for their dedication, patience, attentiveness, and hospitality. We had the most magical wedding weekend thanks to RT Lodge! We had to pos...
tpone our wedding due to covid-19. Katie and Ali took the stress out of postponing and arranged all of our vendors for our new June 2021 date. The planning process was seamless thanks to Katie and Ali. They both go above and beyond to assist with vendors, questions, food, details, etc. On the day of our wedding, Ali even helped to remove dirt spots from the bottom of my wedding dress. They are amazing! Additionally, we can't thank both Ali and Katie enough for helping us find the best vendors to work with. Our vendors transformed the sperry tent into our dream reception. Our family and friends could not stop talking about the food at both our rehearsal dinner and reception. Chef Trevor Stockton is such a huge asset to the team at RT Lodge. The food does not disappoint! Additionally, it was so special having all of our family and friends in one place throughout the entire weekend. They loved feeling comfortable with the rooms and convenience of RT Lodge. We are so happy to have found this beautiful, secluded spot in the woods. RT Lodge will always hold a special place in our hearts!
RT Lodge made our wedding celebration the most magical, beautiful and memorable experience. The planning team at RT could not have been more helpful, understanding, and simply a jo...
y to work with. Our wedding was initially scheduled during the height of COVID. Katie and Ali worked with us to seamlessly move everything we had planned for May 2020 to May 2021, and took so much of the stress out of it. They made planning the celebration fun, from the menu, to the events over the weekend, and down to the smallest detail. We ended up having a small wedding in May 2020 at our church and then our wedding celebration in May 2021 at RT Lodge. Ali and Katie worked with us to turn our celebration into exactly what we wanted, a joyful occasion for us to celebrate safely with family and friends. Ali and Katie are creative and brought a lot of ideas and their impressive experience to planning the celebration. The food during our wedding celebration weekend was wonderful. We had been to the Lodge many times for dinner and have always loved Chef Trevor’s seasonal menu, but the ability of RT to make such delicious food for a crowd of people, without any delay or hiccup, is amazing. The staff was so careful to accommodate allergies and dietary needs and worked with us to create an ideal menu. We got so many compliments from our guests. Our guests, many of whom were from out of town, could not believe how great RT Lodge is, and so convenient, only minutes from the airport, Maryville and just a few minutes more to downtown Knoxville and the mountains. The grounds are beautiful. We were there in late May, with gorgeous weather, but we have also been there in February in not so great weather and the Lodge is equally beautiful, cozy and warm. I knew that if the weather was less than optimal, the staff would have still made the wedding beautiful and memorable. Also, the benefit of having all of your guests around for the entire weekend cannot be stressed enough. RT provides the ideal venue to spend quality time with family and friends instead of running around to different venues. Our kids were also extremely entertained with corn hole, ping pong and lawn jenga available to guests. We cannot recommend enough having your wedding at RT Lodge. You will be well taken care of and your guests will be amazed at this little piece of paradise.
My husband and I got married at RT Lodge last November and it was truly magical. My family and friends are constantly telling me how much they enjoyed their weekend here! We wanted...
a wedding venue where all of our people could gather together for a few fun days, and the Lodge was just the perfect place.
I have SO many good things to say about the Lodge, but honestly the best part about it is the staff. They treated us (and still treat us) like family. From handwritten notes and fresh baked cookies waiting upon our arrival, to sending me flowers when our dog passed away, they are all so kind and catered to our every need. Ali, Katie, Brandi, Chef Trevor, and the rest of the RT Lodge team personalize your wedding/event weekend to be exactly what you want. The staff members are incredibly gracious, friendly, and always smiling.
In terms of the Lodge itself, it is just magical. It’s quaint quarters are decorated with cozy plaids, layered with textures, and every room is it’s own special nook. Outside, the patio and grounds boast fairytale lights, a cozy fire pit, a beautiful koi pond, hiking trails, and the most glorious winding road (where we held our wedding ceremony).
While I could go on forever about this perfect place, I simply just have to say that it is lovely. RT Lodge is southern elegance at its finest. My husband and I are counting down the days until we can return for a weekend!
The very best wedding venue!! Ali and the RT staff truly made my dream day come true! They think of everything and make it all come together so seamlessly! Not to mention, the food...
is amazing! Can’t recommend them enough
MAGICAL. That is the best word to describe the entire weekend at RT Lodge. It was the perfect place to have a weekend celebration and they took care of every detail from start to f...
inish.
First, the planning process was enjoyable and the team took all of the stress off of us. They even helped navigate during COVID and helped coordinate with all vendors for us. We had to postpone twice, but they made it the easiest process it could be! We had so much fun at every planning meeting and they made it seem less!
Once the big weekend came we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Everything was planned out to the minute and they thought of details we would have never dreamed of. The experience was surreal and absolutely perfect! It was wonderful to have the entire place to ourselves! The staff made us feel like royalty and anticipated our every want!
One thing I have to mention is the food. It is truly the best food we have ever had. There is not a bad thing on the menu. Every guest raved about it and chef Trevor accommodated our ideal menu as well as dietary restrictions for a family member. Everything we have ever eaten at the lodge is amazing! Since our first planning meeting the lodge has become our special spot to go eat whenever there is a celebration! That is the only downside of this place, you WILL become addicted to the food and no other restaurant will taste as good!
I cannot recommend enough to plan your wedding at RT Lodge. The staff becomes family and you will be well taken care of! I would go through the process over and over again (even with being a COVID bride) just to get to spend more time with their amazing team! I urge anyone planning a wedding to just go there and see for themselves, and no other venue will compare!
Where do I even begin? RT Lodge enabled us to have the most beautiful, intimate, and unforgettable wedding weekend. When we started wedding planning, we knew we wanted outstanding ...
food, a place where we could be together with our guests for a weekend, and somewhere dog friendly. The lodge provides all of that and much more. We found the lodge on a whim and traveled to spend a weekend and discuss wedding planning. It was the first and only venue we visited. The lodge is amazingly beautiful and speaks for itself, but it's the team that makes every stay and celebration a memorable one. We can't express our appreciation for their sincerity and transparency as we navigated wedding planning during COVID. They made sure we could pull off a safe celebration while also preparing various options if we needed to postpone. Our wedding weekend was truly perfect. The weather was iffy but the backup plans were just as wonderful as our original options. We were all able to be fully present and enjoy the weekend without worrying about anything. Katie and her team seamlessly coordinated every detail, helped with literally all things (including bustling my dress), and made sure I was smiling the entire time. Guests raved about the food (quality, presentation, timing - everything - Trevor is amazing!), genuine hospitality, and relaxing mindset you adopt when spending time at the lodge. If anything went wrong during our weekend, we still don't know about it! We are forever grateful and we truly cannot wait for our next visit!
RT Lodge was a dream wedding venue and couldn't have been more perfect. The staff is extremely helpful and cuts out all of the stress of planning. Everything is onsite which made p...
lanning extremely easy as they also help to coordinate with vendors. The venue itself is beautiful and cozy. The food is insanely good and Chef Trevor makes any accommodations you need. I had a few guests with food allergies and they went out of their way to make sure everyone was taken care of. They also work with you for anything you need; you will not lift a finger on the day of! It was an overall great experience and we will definitely be back!
RT Lodge was an absolutely magical place for our daughter's wedding! The food was AMAZING (Chef Trevor used locally sourced, fresh ingredients), the Lodge & grounds are breathtakin...
g, & the entire staff is passionate about what they do, highly trained, & second to none. I can't begin to tell you how special it was to be together in one beautiful place with our loved ones - especially the ones we don't get to see very often - for the entire weekend! All of our needs were anticipated & met, & far beyond our expectations. There were so many lovely extra touches, like smores around the fire pit, late night snacks, & several comfortable lounge areas with indoor fireplaces to enjoy relaxing around. True luxury! An extremely organized & very sweet event staff helped plan every detail & made sure the entire wedding & weekend went smoothly & flawlessly. They made it so much less stressful & more fun! Not having to worry about timing, transportation, or additional meals was another blessing! We made so many happy memories - I honestly have never been to a more beautiful wedding, & if I could give them 10 stars I would!
Stunning venue, incredible staff, perfect location new an airport with direct flights to Chicago, NY, and DC. I spent so long searching for the right venue and truly believe that t...
here is no where better than RT Lodge!
Highly impressed with every aspect of RT Lodge. It went beyond our expectations. We would choose RT Lodge all over again for my daughters May wedding. Their attention to all the de...
tails and to orchestrating a seamless event is outstanding. My objective was to be present and enjoy the entire weekend and because we had such professional planners at RT Lodge that’s exactly what happened. It was amazing and our guests loved their time there as well. The facilities were in perfect condition, the food for the entire weekend was top notch and the staff was continually accommodating and in the background waiting on us hand and foot. Well done RT Lodge.
Wow, wow and Wow! RT Lodge is truly a magical place! My husband and I hosted our daughters wedding in April. From the planning, to the on site visits, every aspect of the proces...
s was seamless. RT Lodge knows how to make what can be a very stressful process so easy! The staff takes the time to personally know you and your needs and exceeds all expectations. The venue is intimate, romantic and just breathtaking. The food...oh my goodness! The food is served so beautifully and the quality is outstanding! If you are a foodie, you will be in heaven. My daughter summed it up best...it was the best weekend of her life. RT Lodge you captured our hearts forever!
I can't say enough about this place!! The staff made our wedding weekend SO special and went above and beyond what we asked for. They thought of every little detail and it really d...
id make such a difference.
Every staff member looked out for us--always asking if there was anything they could do for us. It was so much fun and I would choose this place over and over again. One of our favorite parts is that RT is a hotel outside of a wedding venue--we can't wait to stay and celebrate at the lodge for anniversaries to come!
We were married here April 2018 and it was truly an incredible experience. We were looking for a venue in which both of our families and friends could come and stay onsite for the ...
entire weekend and we fell quickly in love with RT Lodge. Having everyone stay onsite made the logistics of the weekend easy and we got to spend more quality time with our guests.
The food was incredible! Breakfast is included for all guests each morning and Chef Trevor Stockton really outdid himself for all of our dinners.
The staff were always willing to lend a helping hand - going over and beyond good service. For example: The wait staff carried a large farmhouse table down a steep flight of stairs so that the families could eat dinner outside (and enjoy the great weather) Thursday night before the wedding. The wedding coordinators saw I was stressed about finishing favor bags and they took them back to the main lodge and finished stuffing and tying bows for me! One of my bridesmaid's ordered a cab to the airport that never showed up, so one of the maid's drove her to the airport so she wouldn't miss her flight home.
It's such a special place and we will always be grateful to the kind staff that helped make our wedding weekend unforgettable.
Our friends and family told us this was the best wedding they had ever been to and I am 100% certain it is because of the Lodge atmosphere.
It was like a spring weekend getaway fo...
r all of our friends and family. They do such a great job at making not just the bride & groom feel special, but everyone.
We threw a welcome party Friday night before the wedding Sat and it was fun to walk around the property all weekend and run into everyone we loved. Our guests all bonded and got to know one another. That was so cool!
The florals around the property are stunning. It truly feels like a getaway in nature.
Food is the best wedding food you'll find. Hands down.
Their list of recommended vendors made planning so simple. You can really trust Reagan and Katie and the entire team.
They know how to keep you organized and on track. They make everything easy and effortless. They helped me out so much it made no sense to hire a wedding planner.
We live locally, but most of our guests were coming from far away. We loved being able to provide them such a beautiful get away weekend. BUT if you dont live in Knoxville, it would still be so fun to go here as a destination wedding for you and your guests.
Absolutely incredible wedding venue. They are 10/10 in all categories.
Super grateful.
We got married here in May! Our day was magical and everything went perfectly thanks to the help of the lodge staff. The setting is pure perfection. The food was AMAZING! We love...
d having our wedding here and still love to go back and eat at the restaurant.
The RT Lodge was the perfect wedding venue. It was like having our own private luxury estate for the entire weekend. From the time of our first visit several months before the wed...
ding until the last guest left on Sunday following the wedding, everything was perfection. Katie Stinnett and the RT Lodge staff were amazing to work with during the entire process. Every detail was taken care of. The food for the bridal luncheon, the rehearsal dinner, breakfasts, cocktail hour and the wedding dinner was exceptional; and our guests loved being able to stay on the property for the entire weekend. We had many guest who commented that it was one of the best weddings they had ever attended.
Thank you RT Lodge for helping to make a dream wedding come true.
RT Lodge is absolutely fantastic! Myself and my husband could not have asked for a more perfect wedding weekend. We are from Texas but have always dreamt of getting married out E...
ast near the mountains, and the location of the Lodge as well as the fact that all our friends and family could stay there for the weekend was a huge draw to us! Katie and the other staff at the Lodge made everything easy for us in the planning process (we only visited the site once before the wedding), and the weekend itself was an absolute dream. The atmosphere and ambiance of the Lodge and grounds are very rustic chic, making everyone relax the moent they stepped foot on the property. The coordination, organization and serviceability of all of the staff made our weekend and the rest of our guests' weekends one to remember! We would highly recommend RT Lodge as a wedding venue for anyone looking for more than just a night of fun with family and friends, but for a whole weekend of being able to spend time with those you love. Big thanks to Katie S. and the rest of the Lodge crew that helped to create the best weekend ever for Chris and I!
RT Lodge was simply picture perfect for our wedding weekend! From the staff, the food, and the location, everything was truly perfect! Their staff made sure we were taken care of ...
from the moment the events began. The food and Chef Stockton are still being talked about by our guests! I cannot say enough about how amazing the location is as well. Nestled in the woods of Maryville College you feel like you are in your own private fairy tale!
RT Lodge is the perfect venue for a wedding. We want to express our sincere gratitude and praise for helping make the wedding day so special. Every staff member we encountered du...
ring our stay was friendly and helpful including the housekeeping staff, front desk, catering staff and the event coordinators. All of our special requests were handled with attention and care. The wedding celebration was absolutely incredible and we have not been able to stop talking about our son and daughter in law's wedding. Our guests had a wonderful time saying it was the best wedding they had ever been to! We have received many compliments about the food served at the wedding. The floral arrangements, bridal party flowers and the flowers for the arch were perfect! What a talented team of staff members you have.
Everything was perfect at RT from the scenery, the food, the house and the rooms at the lodges. Our guests truly felt at home. Several of our friends have said that they will recommend RT Lodge to their friends and family. It is a great venue for a wedding, family reunion or corporate event.
“I feel like this has been a little taste of Heaven being surrounded by our family and friends in this magical place. I will NEVER forget this!” This was part of a thank you note f...
rom my daughter to my husband and me about her wedding at the RT Lodge. I agree with her wholeheartedly.
I never thought it was wise to spend so much on a wedding when the money could be used for other more “practical” things. Our experience at the RT changed my mind entirely. It was, as they say in the Mastercard commercial, “priceless”.
It was not just a wedding. It was an entire weekend in a beautiful environment with friends and family and a staff that made us feel like an honored guest/friends at their home. Alex, Katie and the entire staff made sure everything was perfect beyond what we could have ever expected without us feeling any stress at all. Just tell them what you want, and they make it happen.
We loved the experience there so much that when our youngest daughter got engaged a month later, there was no question about where to have the wedding. Instead of worrying about the cost we were extremely excited to get to go back and do it all over! Once again it was “magical”.
We love the RT Lodge as it holds so many of our family’s most precious memories. After two weddings there, we feel like part of their family.
RT Lodge was the ideal location for our stunning Southern wedding! The Lodge has beautiful interiors and gorgeous gardens that create the perfect backdrop for your ceremony and ma...
ke for amazing photographs. The incredible food and comfortable guest rooms ensured a weekend filled with relaxation. The staff went above and beyond to make sure our weekend was perfect. RT Lodge has spared no attention to detail. You and your guests will remember your time here as a one-of-a-kind experience for a lifetime!
.We had the greatest wedding weekend from the start to finish. The staff is professional and accomidating which allowed us enjoy the time with our family and friends. Our guests ar...
e still raving about the experience and most importantly the food! Katie is a godsend along with the entire team that helped pull our wedding together. RT Lodge is the best decision my husband and I made during the entire wedding planning process.
Our main goal when planning our wedding was that we wanted great food and a fun wedding. RT Lodge was the ideal location for us to relax and have a great time with our guests. It is classy and elegant without being stuffy or pretentious. We needed minimal decorations as they have twinkly lights and ambience galore. It was hands down the best decision we made when planning our wedding.
Perfect Southern Getaway
My husband and I had our entire wedding weekend at RT Lodge in the fall. The location is perfectly picturesque a secluded spot in the woods complete with ...
a large coy pond. The decor makes you feel as if you have walked into a very tastefully decorated Southern home; it is tasteful and elegant, yet extremely comfortable and welcoming. The food was extra ordinary. We had guests from all over the world who said it was the best rehearsal and wedding dinner they ever had. And, the staff make every aspect of the planning process and event execution stress-free and seamless. I cannot recommend RT Lodge enough.
RT Lodge was the absolute perfect place to for my husband and I to get married and spend quality time with our loved ones without any stress! The Lodge, guest houses, and grounds ...
are breathtaking and resort-like. The staff felt as if they were part of our family they were so accommodating and willing to help out in any way to ensure not only David and I had the perfect weekend, but that our friends and family enjoyed their visit as well! Katie and Katelyn were always one step ahead of us with everything throughout the weekend, and it was such a relief knowing everything was taken care of. Come hungry because the food is mouth watering and you will not leave a single crumb on your plate. Chef Trevor Stockton...thank you! We look forward to the pleasure of dining and staying the night at RT Lodge for future anniversaries and date nights (or really any excuse to go back)!
We had our ceremony and reception at RT Lodge and we absolutely loved it! It is an absolutely gorgeous wedding venue. We had the entire lodge for the weekend. The staff were absolu...
tely amazing. Did everything and anything for us to make our special day less stressful. The food was to die for!!!! We can honestly say it was the best day of our lives! RT lodge most definitely went above and beyond for us!
Everyone loved our venue and the food! Alex and Ellis really do take care of everything! The most perfect place for out of town guests! Highly recommend!
Everything about RT Lodge was perfect! The food was amazing, the setup was beautiful, and the coordinator did a perfect job. They offer a wide variety of choices for the ceremony a...
nd reception locations, and have very talented staff to do all of the setup. Everything was well organized, and made planning a breeze.
My groom and I wanted to find a location where we could have guests stay and not have to be driving all over town for the festivities. This location was the absolutely perfect pla...
ce for our vision. The lodge is quaint and relaxing. Lots of space for guests to lounge and socialize between the gathering rooms in the lodge, to the porches and the fire pit. Alex and Ellis were so helpful in the planning and quick in communicating. On the day of, they were amazing, making sure every detail was in place and that the day ran smoothly. The entire staff at the lodge was accommodating throughout our stay and extremely friendly. A lot of our guests were not from the area and they have all said how fabulous Southern Hospitality is...thanks to the lodge. Finally, we must not forget the food. It was so delicious and unique. The chef is extremely talented and created a memorable menu for us and our guests. This is not your run of the mill banquet type location. This venue is exceptional in all ways and we are now trying to figure out how to host another event there. Thank you RT Lodge for making our wedding day so amazing!
The food was excellent, and the Lodge itself, being an old home, is a location with great character. We worked with the chef to coordinate a wine- and beer-flight to accompany eac...
h course. We had a wonderful party.
The wedding coordinator at RT Lodge with whom we initially worked took a new job out of state about six weeks before our wedding date. Alex Hansen, RT Lodge's other wedding coordinator, jumped in at the last minute and managed to pull it all together!
The only glitches that arose I attribute to the changeover in staff. For example, we met with the original wedding coordinator about six months before the wedding. We didn't get a contract until just a few weeks before the wedding and not until Alex took over. This led to a little bit of anxiety in budget planning, but in the end, everything worked out.
A note to people considering this space: It is an old house, with several smaller rooms instead of an open floor plan, such as you would find in hotel ballroom. It will not be possible for a large group to dine or dance in the same room.
I used RT Lodge to host my daughter's wedding and reception on Sept.4, 2011 and just cannot say enough good things about them. The staff, especially their point person, Alex, is ...
amazing, especially since this was their first "hindu, indian wedding. She did not bat an eye when we asked her to arrange for a horse for the groom to ride on, and two days later we had a horse. the wedding day which till two days ago was supposed to have isolated thunderstorms, the night before predicted steady rain and the day of the wedding and so they arranged a tent for 200 people the day of the wedding. The food is delicious, cooked by a an amazing chef. the guests had a ball, the setting is very beautiful with nature walks, fire pits and koi ponds, the hotel seems cut-off from the rest of the world. the cleaning staff picked up the bride's room and put everything away neatly. great shuttle pick up from the airport and back. I recommend this a wedding and lodging location without no reservations.
The RT Lodge was the perfect venue for our wedding. We are so lucky to have such a place in our own backyard! As Maryville College grads, it was important to us to have our wedding...
on campus. The Lodge is then perfectly located in the campus woods to complete our wedding weekend! All of our family and friends had to travel (1-3 hours up to 7 hours away) for the wedding and the Lodge provided the perfect weekend reunion location. Alex was great to work with and wanted to meet all of our needs. The staff is open to trying anything and has seen everything -- I needed their expertise and didn't have to think twice about table set up, bar, food, anything. I will never forget coming back from Brackins after the rehearsal dinner to find our families having a GREAT time around the fire pit. No other location will facilitate this feeling of togetherness!
We used the RT Lodge for our rehearsal dinner and our reception, and our out of town guests stayed there for the weekend. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful, and the grou...
nds were beautifully decorated. Their in-house pastry chef helped with last minute assembly of the groom's cake (a tower of Krispy Kreme donuts). We did not have specific requests for table decorations, so their in-house florist took care of the decorations. My mother said it was one of the best receptions she'd ever attended, and it was all due to the wonderful staff and lovely location. I highly recommend the RT Lodge.
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1406 Wilkinson Pike, Maryville, TN
