Chattanooga offers some of the most beautiful and inviting spaces anywhere for weddings. Whether you want to be surrounded by breathtaking scenery, grand works of art or the underwater wonders of nature, Chattanooga, Tennessee is a premiere wedding venue. Tourism is the number one segment of the economy so your guests can enjoy your wedding, exquisite accommodations and some of the most interesting sights in the south. Just minutes from the historic Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the area is rich with Civil War history. The Chattanooga valley is known world-wide for its majestic scenery, beautiful rivers and lakes and fun and historic attractions. Called the Scenic City of the South, the hardest part of having your wedding in Chattanooga may be picking the perfect spot to hold it. Here are six can't-miss picks for your Chattanooga wedding.

One of Chattanooga's most elegant locations was named for George Thomas Hunter, one of Chattanooga's most respected and notable philanthropists. The Mansion became part of the bluff-top skyline around the turn of the 20th century. Great views of the Walnut Street Bridge, the Tennessee River and the North Shore are the perfect complement to one of the finest collections of American Art anywhere. The Hunter Museum offers both indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for those special moments. Your guests can browse and enjoy the fine American art collection that includes paintings by such notables as Thomas Cole and Fitzhugh Lane and sculpture by George Segal and Duane Hanson to name just a few. With two terraces, an auditorium and the Grand Foyer available for your event, space will not be a problem.

Chattanooga's urban resort, The Chattanoogan, offers upscale accommodations and meeting places. A butler style, white glove champagne reception is only one of many options in their wedding package offerings. With magnificent banquet spaces, fine cuisine and outstanding service and attention to detail, The Chattanoogan can be the ideal place for your perfect dream wedding - large or small. Your guests will enjoy the fine dining and exquisite rooms and suites. Located on the city's Southside, the hotel is close to everything downtown including the Tennessee Aquarium and the Bessie Smith Hall. It's only a couple of blocks to catch the free electric shuttle that runs about every five minutes to downtown destinations.

The Tennessee Aquarium offers a unique and memorable setting for your special occasion. With an outdoor, riverfront pavilion plus the beauty of the River and Ocean Journey areas, your wedding pictures are guaranteed to be breathtaking reminders of your wedding day. The Tennessee Aquarium can accommodate upwards of 400 guests. And that's not counting the more than 12,000 colorful inhabitants on display for your enjoyment including sharks, giant catfish, otters, jellyfish and the ever popular penguins. Guests can interact with thousands of colorful butterflies in the Butterfly garden. With plenty of room for dancing in front of the colorful living backdrops, your reception will be a hit as well.

It's a hotel. It's a song. It's a train. Wedding bells mingle with train whistles at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Elegance with hints of nostalgia and romance await your wedding party at the century old Terminal Station. Lush rose gardens, gas lights and a domed gazebo offer an enchanting setting in one of the world's great landmarks. The vacation and convention complex can accommodate large or small groups. The elegant decor of Imperial Ballroom is an impressive backdrop to your event. The room holds up to 500 guests. The view of the Formal Rose Gardens from the Roosevelt Room is impressive. The exquisite space holds up to 250 people. The Crystal Room holds up to 100 and has four crystal chandeliers while the American Train Car is an authentic railcar that holds up to 24 guests in an intimate setting.

The Sheraton Read House is Chattanooga's historic hotel and has been the host of historic and iconic figures like Sir Winston Churchill, Ronald Reagan, Al Capone and Oprah Winfrey. You and your wedding party can add your names to the impressive list of guests at the celebrated inn. Large and small wedding parties can enjoy the courtyard and terrace. Your event can be held in the Silver Ballroom that features original Waterford crystal chandeliers. The hotel is within walking distance of all the major downtown attractions and on the free electric shuttle route that runs about every five minutes.

If beautiful views are your desire, consider Grandview high atop Lookout Mountain. At 1700 feet above sea level the 4100 square foot facility offers a panoramic view of the Chattanooga Valley, the 1930's English Tudor-Style home can accommodate up to 250 guests. The manicured croquet lawn is perfect for outdoor gatherings of up to 100 guests. Owned by Rock City Gardens, the Grandview offers the magical views and ambiance of Rock City Gardens without the pedestrian traffic.