Photo by Karen Akers Photography
Smith Mountain Lake offers the perfect backdrop for your special event, with picturesque venues for weddings and receptions. It’s also an ideal getaway for guests, offering plenty of recreation options. This special section on SML weddings features real celebration stories, expert advice on top venues, introductions to talented wedding professionals around the lake and more.
Unveiled: Smith Mountain Lake Wedding Special Section

Best Smith Mountain Lake Wedding Venues: Insider’s Guide (2026)
A special event deserves an exceptional location, and Smith Mountain Lake delivers. With its picturesque venues for weddings and receptions, it’s the perfect backdrop for your big day. In this…

SML Wedding Profile: Jennifer & Jerry
The Sassers spent more than a decade dreaming of their wedding celebration, and Smith Mountain Manor proved the perfect place to make it happen. Photography by Amative Creative In 2011,…

20 Top Bachelor & Bachelorette Party Ideas at Smith Mountain Lake
Why SML is Virginia’s ultimate pre-wedding celebration destination Before the big day, every bride and groom deserves a weekend filled with fun, friendship and a little lake magic. For bachelor…

SML Wedding Profile: Jennifer & Travis
A breathtaking celebration at Parkway Marina that joined not only two lives, but two families forever connected by the gift of organ donation. Professional photography by Karen Akers Photography When…
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More Smith Mountain Lake Wedding Profiles

SML Wedding Profile: Amanda & Chris
Photos by Lighthaven Photography Amanda and Chris Englert met in 2018 while studying at East Carolina University. Introduced by mutual friends, their connection…

SML Wedding Profile: Mackenzie & Denton
Photos by Hannah Lee Photography Mackenzie and Denton Prillaman’s love story began long before most—starting as childhood friends at Roanoke Valley Christian Schools.…

SML Wedding Profile: Elizabeth & Griffin
Photos by Megan Rose Photography Elizabeth and Griffin Peters met in Arlington soon after moving there post-college. Though they lived in the same…
Smith Mountain Lake Wedding Vendor Showcase

Jo & Co. Jewelers: SML Vendor Showcase
Since 2004, Jo & Co. Jewelers has been the go-to destination for Smith Mountain Lake…

Milan Manor House: SML Vendor Showcase
The elegant front entrance of Milan Manor House For couples seeking a Smith Mountain Lake…