6 of the Best Wedding Venues in Nashville
Famously known as Music City, the lively and fun city of Nashville is a great blend of Southern charm with a vibrant cultural scene. Home to a complete variety of different wedding venues from grand converted homes to hotels and historic landmarks, it’s the perfect spot if you fancy doing something a little different. Many of the venues benefit from scenic views, whether that be the iconic skyline of downtown Nashville, the rolling hills of Tennessee or picturesque lakes, with outdoor ceremonies here in Spring and Autumn being particularly popular with the seasonal change in colours.
Below we’ve listed 6 of our favourite wedding venues here to help get you inspired.
1. The Saint Elle
Located in the cool neighbourhood of Wedgewood Houston, The Saint Elle is a beautiful space featuring contemporary design and elevated amenities. A woman-owned, boutique event space, the venue is flooded with lots of lovely light and strikes a wonderful balance between both elegant and charming. Featuring 1950’s classic Nashville architecture, it functions as a really versatile space, with beautifully adorned ballrooms and pretty outdoor areas to celebrate your wedding within. Host your ceremony in the conservatory complete with classic white walls, polished concrete floors and rolling plant carts and trees which can be rolled around the space accordingly. Follow this up with cocktail hour out on the patio and a reception within the Bow Truss, the heart of the wedding venue. The space can seat up to 300 guests, and the glass doors can be rolled up to enable your guests to spill out onto the patio in the evening.
2. Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
Originally constructed in 1929 and featuring 55 acres of lush botanical gardens, the stunning Cheekwood Estate and Gardens is filled with that particular charm and understated glamour that’s straight from the 20’s. Featuring indoor and outdoor options for your wedding day, they can host everything from garden elopements and micro ceremonies to large celebrations in the historic mansion and by the Swan Lake. During the day you’ll have full access to the grounds for wedding photos and videos, where you’ll find diverse flora, stunning landscapes and picturesque backdrops. The venue can host up to an impressive 350 guests and offer a number of their services in-house.
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3. The Estate at Cherokee Dock
Set within a private gated estate overlooking a lake, The Estate at Cherokee Dock is a truly stunning spot for a luxury wedding. Originally the home of the well-known country singer Reba McEntire, the Southern colonial home that was built in the 1960s has undergone a number of renovations and most recently turned into a charming wedding venue. Complete with 13 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens and a covered outdoor pavilion, it can host up to 500 guests, with the space easily adaptable to your size of wedding. Take over the venue for the full weekend and swim in the pool, chill by the lake and make the most of the theatre room, gym and wine cellar, amongst many other things! The groom will particularly love the Grooms Headquarters above the stables, which features a Groom’s Suite, 5 bunk beds, a kitchen, multiple gaming systems and a full barber shop!
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4. Riverside Revival Nashville
A beautifully classic, white brick building that was designed to bring people together, Riverside Revival features a main banquet style hall filled with timeless elegance and grandeur, making it a wonderful blank canvas wedding venue. With high sweeping ceilings, rustic chandeliers and stained glass windows which bring a lovely warmth to the place, it’s also a great space for live music in the evening, with a full stage, state of the art AV system and a built-in projector and lighting system. The venue can seat up to 200 guests for a sit down dinner.
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5. The Bridge Building Event Spaces
Originally built back in 1908, The Bridge Building Event Spaces celebrate the main iconic structure, whilst also impressively being ranked one of the ‘greenest’ building in the world. Incorporating contemporary and eco-friendly design whilst preserving the original architecture of this historic landmark, the variety of spaces are all unique in their own ways. With the ability to host up to 1000 guests, you can choose from the elegant Cumberland Space inside, their tranquil Riverfront Terrace, or breathtaking views within the Observatory, their rooftop patio.
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6. The Cordelle
Located in Downtown Nashville close to the iconic Broadway and Music City Center, The Cordelle is an award-winning wedding venue, and notably one of the last Victorian homes in the area. Filled with historic charm and surrounded by expansive private gardens, the venue has several indoor and outdoor spaces to choose from, with the option of hosting your ceremony on the lawn surrounded by century old trees, followed by a dinner for up to 250 guest within their spacious banqueting hall. Inside you’ll find wonderfully light interiors that still retain the original features such as exposed brick, large windows and dark hardwood flooring. The venue has a one event per day policy, so it will be exclusively yours for your wedding day.
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