Rev Jill Dillner

Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Service levels: Destination wedding

Team size: 1 – 2


About Rev Jill Dillner

Rev Jill Dillner

Rev Jill Dillner has been performing wedding & elopement ceremonies or over 15 years. Whether religious, non-religious, or spiritual, your ceremony should reflect your relationship and your commitment to each other. Rev Jill Dillner is fun, flexible and supportive. Rev Jill works with her couples to create inspirational, spiritual and personalized ceremonies. She will listen to your ideas, assist you with suggestions, and help you navigate the entire ceremony process.

Rev Jill Dillner specializes in elopements and micro weddings in the Great Smoky Mountain National park and surrounding areas. Whether your guest list is two or twenty, you should have a beautiful, memorable ceremony.

In three words: Calm, Efficient, Supportive


Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Elopement / microweddingDestination wedding
Description

Eloping should be beautiful, personal, memorable, and SIMPLE! ❤️ Packages range from $200–$400 based on location and include easy-to-follow Tennessee marriage license instructions. Choose a beautiful spot, bring your marriage license, and I’ll meet you there to make it official! Great Smoky Mountains National Park ceremonies also include assistance with the required permit and application.

I’m happy to travel throughout East Tennessee and Western North Carolina, including Nashville and Asheville metros to help make your day official. Whether you’re planning an intimate mountain wedding, a beautiful venue celebration, or something completely your own, I’ll bring a personal, stress-free ceremony to you. Fees vary by location and range from $400-1500. Message me for the ceremony fee for your location.

Planning begins3 Months out12 Months out
Venue Recommendations
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
PricingStarts at $200Starts at $400

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

18 reviews

  • PD

    Paige and D.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 31

    Better Than We Could Have Ever Asked For!

    Rev. Jill was incredible! She went above and beyond to make our day special. We could not have asked for a better blend of faith, tradition, short, sweet, and humor that felt catered specifically for us in our vows. She brought a sense of calm as she talked us through each step of the ceremony. 10/10 would recommend!

    Rev Jill DillnerAug 31, 2026

    Thank you Paige! We had such a beautiful day. My heart is warm. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing me to share your day. Congratulations again!

  • TA

    Trent & A.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 27

    Exceptional Officiant

    Jill Dillner was absolutely incredible as our wedding officiant. From the very beginning, she took the time to get to know my husband and me, learning about our relationship and what made our story unique. She created a beautiful, personalized ceremony that truly reflected who we are as a couple. Beyond crafting an amazing ceremony, Jill was instrumental in making our wedding weekend run smoothly. She guided our rehearsal flawlessly, making sure everyone knew exactly what to do and helping everything come together without a hitch. On the wedding day, she was a calming presence. Standing at the front can be nerve-racking, but Jill helped us relax, ease our nerves, and truly enjoy the moment. Her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care made our day even more special. We received so many compliments from our guests about how meaningful and personal the ceremony was. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant and highly recommend Jill to any couple looking for a heartfelt, memorable, and stress-free wedding ceremony.

    Rev Jill DillnerAug 28, 2026

    Thank you Angela! I got a little misty there:) I enjoyed working with the two of you and your whole family. Congratulations again, and thank you for choosing me to share your day.

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    amy wickenhauser

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Jul 8, 2026

    Jill was so amazing to work with! My husband and I did a small kind of elopement with just our siblings and parents. We all traveled from Minnesota. Jill was very easy to contact and talk to over zoom in the months leading up to our wedding. She wasn’t just focused on the ceremony, but was also clear and direct with how to obtain the marriage license from Sevier County, which is what we needed with so many other things going on. She was flexible with last minute changes but still created a beautiful, quick, ceremony! We could not be happier. Bonus, she took some amazing photos, which we are so happy to have while waiting for the photographer’s!

    Rev Jill DillnerJul 8, 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a joy to be part of your Smoky Mountain elopement. I'm so glad I could help make the planning process a little easier, and it means the world to hear you felt supported every step of the way. Congratulations again! ❤️

  • OL

    Olivia L

    Rating: 5
    Google
    May 8, 2026

    We truly had the greatest experience with Jill. She is truly the coolest and I would recommend her to ANYONE!

    Rev Jill DillnerMay 8, 2026

    🥰 thank you so much. Your whole family was so fun. Congratulations again and thank you for choosing me to share your day ❤️

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    Jenny Dougherty

    Rating: 5
    Google
    Apr 26, 2026

    Reverend Jill is amazing! She created the most beautiful ceremony for my husband and I. From our first meeting to our wedding day, she was very helpful, warm and encouraging. I highly recommend her as an officiant!

    Rev Jill DillnerApr 29, 2026

    Thank you Jenny! It was an absolute pleasure working with you folks! I enjoyed your friends and family:) Congratulations again and thank you for choosing me to share your day!