Nichols Heir Wedding Venues

The Nichols Heir Glass House is in a class by itself, a Great Smoky Mountain wedding venue, located on the Sevierville Tennessee side of the Smokies. Built to bring a modern take to the heart of the smokies, every single detail has been carefully curated to make your black tie wedding vision elegantly come to life.

If you’re planning to host a wedding in East Tennessee, you’ll have several options. Two of those are owned by Nichols Heir. Here, I’m going to talk about those options, first the most popular Nichols Heir venue of them all: The Glass House, located in Sevierville TN.

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About Nichols Heir Venues

Address: 1187 New Era Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862 | 865-440-0273 | info@nicholsheir.com

Nichols Heir Venue Wedding Cost:

$$-$$$
Capacity: 150
Potential number of simultaneous events: 2
Venue Space Type: Glass House, Garden, Mountain View, Grand Hall,

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UPDATED MARCH 16TH, 2025

Where is Nichols Heir?

Nichols Heir is an easily accessible upscale mountain wedding venue located, right in Sevierville, TN. Accommodating with a on-site parking lot, Nichols Heir is only thirty minutes away from the Pigeon Forge attractions, and ten minutes to the great smoky mountains. For overnight accommodations, there are numerous local nearby options to choose from.

What make Nichols Heir unique?

Intentionally designed, the glass House is decorated with chandeliers, and various black metal accents. The outdoor grounds feature many scenic options to exchange vows such as the breathtaking garden amidst the soaring mountain peaks on three sides, or the forest surrounded by tall trees.

What is the best time to get married at Nichols Heir?

Nichols Heir Venues are beautiful for weddings all year round. However, some seasons may be more suitable than others depending on your preferences.

Spring: Spring is a beautiful time to get married at Nichols Heir. The weather is mild and pleasant, and the Dogwoods and Redbuds are in full bloom. You can enjoy the fresh air and the mountain views.
Fall: fall in east Tennessee is ever popular, the humidity drops and the leaves start to change colors.

Nichols Heir Ceremony Locations

Nichols Heir offers three ceremony locations for you to choose from:

Option 1: The Glass House The stunning glass house is a romantic location to hold your wedding ceremony. The glass house offers a stunning backdrop view melding the smoky mountain flora and the sky into one romantic backdrop. With the seating capacity of 150 seated guests, there is the ability to accommodate more guests outside needed. Because of the ability to create a cozy atmosphere, this location is ideal to create a timeless wedding set in the Winter and spring.

Option 2: the Patio Lawn Located behind the glass house, the patio lawn allows for an immersion with the forest and nature.
.Option 3: The Garden
Outdoors overlooking the peaks of the Smoky mountains, With a seating capacity for 150 guests, there are also accommodations for more guests to stand. This location is perfect for a gorgeous outdoor Spring, fall or summertime wedding. Just imagine, right in the center of it all, is you, exchanging vows in the middle of scenic mountain views.

Best Wedding Photo Locations at Nichols Heir

As you can imagine, there are an abundance of classic, and romantic photo locations to choose from for your wedding portraits. To name a few of my favorite locations::

The Garden
The Glass Hall
The Patio lawn
The Pathway
The Ridge

Why I love working here

Wonderful couples make wonderful photos

The differences between good and excellent, my clients notice the difference and will do whatever it takes for creative photography. …step out during dinner to catch the sunset or plan some time during the reception for dramatic nighttime photos.

Multiple great photo locations

As a wedding photographer, the most important thing a venue can have is great photo locations. Whether is an indoor glass house ceremony or an outdoor wedding Nichols Heir has wonderful options for everyone.

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The Wedding Reception

Wedding receptions at the Glass House is just as breathtaking as a ceremony location. The options to choose from are:

Option 1: The Glass House The Glass Hall is designed to showcase modern black accents. The Glass Hall features glass ceilings and chandeliers. The guest accommodations vary. For a seated reception, the space allows for 150 guests, for a cocktail reception, the space can comfortably accommodate 150 guests. The Glass Hall is unique in that the space provides a modern indoor environment that feels open for you and your guests.

Option 2: The side patio The side patio serves as an outdoor experience for your guests. The woodsy gardens and trees create a majestic backdrop of expansive trees and greenery meeting Tennessee skies.

Option 3: The Forest Lawn The Forest Lawn offers a shaded outdoor space under tall trees.

Photo credit: Nelya Knoxville photographer

Lodging at Nichols Heir

The Cabins

Immerse yourself in the delightful allure of the smoky mountain Cabins. The charming nearby cabins exude local flavor. With their blend of nostalgia, comfort and rustic charm, they comfortably accommodate ranging from 6 to 12 people per cabin.

Nichols Heir Amenities

Parking lot for guests
All day access to venue beginning at 10am
Indoor and Outdoor Ceremony Space
The Bride’s Suite
The Groom’s Suite
Indoor / Outdoor Cocktail Hour Options
Indoor / Outdoor Reception Space Options
Tables and Chairs to accommodate up to 300 Guests
Prep Kitchen for Catering

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The Grand Hall

About the Grand Hall

The Grand Hall is an exquisitely crafted tapestry of meticulously curated wedding venue elegance.

With Open hall styled architecture, this wedding venue is a blank canvas that accommodates grand-scale events. With a commanding Grand Ballroom, soaring ceilings, and ornate chandeliers this venue forms a classic indoor wedding oasis.