Judy & Robert Hotchkiss, innkeepers

Officiants and Licensing for Weddings at Prospect Hill B&B Inn

Marriage License

     To get married at the inn you will need a Tennessee marriage license (about $110) and one witness (the innkeeper) purchased no more than 30 days in advance from any Tennessee county clerk. There is no waiting/no blood test.

     Inn is located in Johnson County (TN) . The Courthouse (423-727-9633) is open Monday-Friday 8:30-5 and Saturday 8:30-noon. Located at 222 West Main St., Mountain City, it is just five blocks from the inn. An out-of-state license cannot be used. A photo ID is necessary. Bring your divorce papers if your case was recent. Our courthouse is sometimes closed on holiday weekends; please phone ahead. Credit cards accepted in this county. Licenses from other Tennessee counties may be used. The form may be obtained online.

Marriage renewal and commitment ceremonies do not require a license.

Officiant
      You may be married by a minister, an elected official, judge or former county commissioner or mayor.   The official's fee is included in our package price. The official's fee is a separate line item for "larger" weddings. You may also bring your own officiant. You may also bring your own officiant. (Mail order credentials are excluded by our state.)

    We frequently call upon Rev. Maggie Owens-Yates, a Methodist pastor, who performs an inspiring and lovely Christian ceremony. She is available on weekends, and weekdays at 6 pm or later. We also call upon several other officials in our area, including a spiritualist and the county mayor for non-religious ceremonies. The area does not have justices of the peace.

Event Insurance

Available from many sources including Julia Gambill, Travelers, Boone, NC, emerals1@aol.com 828-682-9634 or [cell] 828-329-3200

We welcome your inquiries

We weave beautiful

events from your

budgets and dreams.

Judy Hotchkiss, planner

423-727-0139

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Location

High Country & NE Tennessee.  We are a short 23 miles from Boone, NC, Appalachian State University and less than 40 minutes from Abingdon, VA.  Johnson City, TN is about 48 minutes away.

General Pricing Information

Weddings on weekends up to 55 guests:  Base price is $2600 for wedding room and inn rooms for two nights, free planning, use of tables, chairs, linens, china. See our packages below.

Average price for flowers: $150-$500.

    Average food price: $20-$50/person  plus cake and beverages.  Tax and gratuity extra on all vendor items.

    Prices may be lower during winter and days other than Friday or Saturday. Full-inn rental may be waived Sun.-Thursday.

Elopement for Two - Two nights in any room you like, ceremony, flowers, cake, punch, photos, officiant's fee. Inclusive $650.

One night elopement - choose and pay for your room. Add $250 for use of the inn's public space for your ceremony, cake, officiant and photos. (Flowers are extra as is a fee for "guests."). Some weekends have two-day stay minimum. Inn may allow weddings without room rentals (generally weekdays ONLY).

Rehearsal Dinners, etc.

    The main Pavilion Room is perfect for rehearsal dinners, showers, bridesmaid’s luncheons as well as wedding ceremonies and anniversary and renewal parties.

     The architecture stands alone or it can be decorated to meet your needs. Catering by outside vendors is permitted. The inn has white china, ivory linens, many tables and chairs and some vases to be included in your rental.

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Honeymoon Registry Service

    Is your heart set on a honeymoon at Prospect Hill?  At no charge, we will set up a honeymoon gift registry service. Simply have your friends who to contribute your honeymoon fund call the inn. We will charge their credit card for the desired gift amount and credit your account. We'll also send you a card on their behalf.  To set up your registry, select your preferred room and call the inn to make a reservation.

    Please note: Registry funds are only refundable to the owner of the credit card who purchased them per merchant services bylaws.