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Weddings
You’ve got the ring, now what? Let us offer a unique and memorable experience for you and your guests. Get married under a pavilion on the riverfront then dine and dance your way through the night inside the Aquarium. With a host of premium caterers to choose from as well as a multitude of downtown hotels for your guests.
Simply email or call Meredith Lewallen at 423-785-3019 and she will get your event started in the right direction.


Todd Stailey


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River Journey
Our original aquarium is the perfect place for your special day. Your guests can wander through the Aquarium while you’re taking pictures, then meet back in the main lobby for a night of dining and dancing. Maximize your rental of this building by including the outdoor pavilion as the perfect place to say “I do.” Or, simply use this space for cocktails before heading inside for dinner.

• $1,600 rental fee for up to 100 guests. Includes use of outdoor pavillion.
• Additional guests $13 each.
• River Journey accommodates 200 for a sit-down dinner and 700 reception style.
• Available nightly from 7 — 10:30 p.m.
• Food, tables & chairs provided at additional cost through approved caterers.
• Drink and bar options provided by the aquarium.
• Main lobby - 3,155 sq. ft.
River Journey Lobby layout
  Ocean Journey layout

• See FAQ
for more information.

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Ocean Journey
Turn your wedding reception into a tropical soirée. With spectacular views of the riverfront, a breathtaking lagoon-like area, and some of the most spectacular undersea life, your guests will never forget your big day. Bring in some light music and enjoy your own private oasis inside the new saltwater aquarium all evening long.

• $1,300 rental fee for up to 100 guests.
• Additional guests $11 each.
Outdoor pavilion can be added to Ocean Journey rental for $400.
• Ocean Journey accommodates 50 for sit-down dinners or 200 for stand-up reception.
• Available nightly from 7 — 10:30 p.m.
• Food, tables & chairs provided at additional cost through approved caterers.
• Drink and bar options provided by the aquarium.
Ocean Journey Lobby layout
• See FAQ
for more information.

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Todd Stailey

River and Ocean Journey
If you really want to impress your guests on your wedding day, treat them to a spectacular night on the river. Your guests can start out with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres inside Ocean Journey while perusing through our lagoon area petting baby sharks and stingrays; strolling through a luscious garden bursting with butterflies; then heading downstairs to discover a world teeming with sea life.

Next, your guests can wander over to River Journey and continue their evening where river otters swim and play inside a cove forest, alligators and snapping turtles lurk inside a delta swamp, and amazing seahorses and sea dragons shine. Then, gather round for a night of toasting, dining and dancing.

You can also choose to say your vows under our spectacular outdoor pavilion on the river. This is an ideal setting for any spring, summer or fall event.

• $2,400 rental fee for up to 100 guests. Includes use of outdoor pavilion.
• Additional guests $20 each.

• Available nightly from 7 — 10:30 p.m.
• Food, tables & chairs provided at additional cost through approved caterers.
• Drink and bar options provided by the aquarium.

• See FAQ
for more information.

IMAX Theater Outdoor Garden
Host a small reception or say “I do” at the beautiful IMAX Garden. Relax in the wisteria-covered gazebo while you enjoy the beautiful flowers and koi pond with your guests. The garden accommodates up to 50 people.

• $200
• Reserved theater seating available for $7.75 per person

Outdoor Pavillion
Todd Stailey
Outdoor Pavillion
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