McKinley Edwards Inn 208 Arlington Avenue • Bryson City • NC 28713
McKinley Edwards Inn
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Charming and welcoming, this historic hilltop boutique hotel overlooks the town of Bryson City, and offers beautiful views of the Smoky Mountains from its intimate event spaces.
- The grounds are spectacular, boasting a koi pond, fire pit, whimsical sculptures, and evergreen trees from around the world—all connected by romantic stone walking paths.
- Guest accommodations include thirteen spacious rooms in the former 1940s apartment home, and an inviting two-bedroom cottage. The Inn is just a few miles from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, so there's no shortage of things to do!
Deals
Elopement Package – $500 for 6 guests
- Decorated ceremony archway with a view of the mountains
- Officiant
- Personal florals for the couple
- Sparkling wine for a toast
- Wedding cake
Prices: What's this going to cost?
Package Prices
- $2,500–7,210/event
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Guest count
- Package chosen
All packages include:
- Decorated ceremony archway with greenery and fresh florals
- Ceremony chairs with ivory covers and ties (choice of color)
- Officiant
- Dining tables with linens and standard rentals
- Sparkling wine for a toast
- Tiered wedding cake
Afternoon Tea Wedding Package – $2,500 for 25 guests
Includes everything listed above, plus hot & iced tea service and sweet & savory bits. Additional guests $17.50/person.Simple Wedding Package – $3,150 for 25 guests
Includes everything listed above, plus dinner service, including salad, entrée, sides, and iced tea/coffee. Additional guests $37.50/person.Ultimate Wedding Package – $5,550 for 35 guests
Includes everything listed above, plus a cocktail reception with self-serve wine & beer bar and assorted appetizers, dinner service (salad, entrée, sides, and iced tea/coffee), and personal florals for the couple and wedding party. Additional guests $65.00/person.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
Additional Info
If serving alcohol, there is a $75 bar setup fee and a $50/hour bartender fee.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 50 | 60 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 50 | 60 |
| Reception | Seated | 40 | 30 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- On-Site Accommodations
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
BYO with corkage fee
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Not wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings, other structures, and natural settings available at this venue:
- Inn / Lodge
- Garden
- Bed and Breakfast
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Historic / Landmark Building
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Mountains
- Panoramic
Map
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