The Top 8 Wedding Venues in Tennessee
Congratulations on your Engagement! Now all the fun of Wedding Planning begins!
First, breathe in the joy and excitement of marrying the love of your life. Then, imagine what you want to experience on your Wedding Day. Finally, stay calm and remember, a stress-free Wedding is gold!
Once the date of your Wedding is chosen, it is important to book a Venue for your Ceremony and Reception. If you are looking for a Wedding Venue in Tennessee, then enjoy reading this blog, showcasing 8 stunning Wedding Venues.
The South-eastern State of Tennessee is world-famous for its country music, southern-style hospitality, scrumptious comfort food, and magnificent landscapes. Getting married in any one of these 8 stunning Wedding Venues, I can assure you will be EPIC.
All 8 listed Wedding Venues are magnificent, each with its own unique style and vibe. The staff and owners are professional, helpful, and work beautifully with the Bridal couple. The heart of Wedding Venues, Wedding Vendors, and Wedding Photographers is to make your Celebration Day as perfect and memorable as it can be.
Enjoy reading through this Wedding Venue blog and check out more information on their websites. If you would like to connect with me to photograph your day and share your Wedding dreams, I would be honored.
Here are the top venues:
Saddle Woods Farm Venue, Murfreesboro TN
The name of this lovingly handcrafted Wedding Venue says it all – Saddle Woods Farm Venue. Cradled on 25-acres of lush woodlands in Murfreesboro, in the middle of Tennessee. This Family Farm is one of the most breath-taking country-style Venues. The strength and beauty of the cedar wood Wedding Ceremony and Reception space are the best I have ever laid eyes on. From the inside out, the workmanship on this gorgeous old-style barn will leave you speechless and in wonder. How romantic for the Bridal Party to walk along the wide, winding path, past the horses in the lush pastures to the place where your ceremony guests eagerly wait.
Indoors the stunning iron and crystal chandeliers hang from the 36-foot-tall cedar ceiling. Brilliant natural light streams in through the open sliding doors and windows and fills the 10,000 square feet of Barn. The furniture in both reception and ceremony areas is functional and beautiful.
This Ceremonial and Reception space brings a sense of awe. Everywhere you walk, the attention to detail and luxurious workmanship is impressive. It truly is an honor to celebrate an event in this very special space. This family-owned business can transform their already beautiful rustic Cedarwood barn into the ambiance that the Bridal Couple seeks. All outside spaces can be set up for large or intimate celebrations, it truly is an open book where you get to write your Wedding Day story.
The Estate at Cherokee Dock, Lebanon, TN
Cherokee Dock is conveniently located in Lebanon, Tennessee, just a 30-minute drive from downtown Nashville. This 15-acre property has used every inch of its glorious land to bring joy and serenity to those seeking a luxurious southern colonial-style adventure. The original immaculate gardens, paddocks, guitar-shaped pool space, mansion, and stables make for beautiful Wedding Portraits. Guests are happily entertained with the expansive indoor/outdoor areas and scenic lakefront to explore. Owners have transformed this “Gone with the Wind” style mansion and surrounds into majestic and practical Wedding Venue spaces.
The Ceremony and Reception can be held on the:
· Lakeside Event Center, on the banks of the Cumberland River
· Lakeside Lawn, direct access to Old Hickory Lake and Cumberland River with views of the Mansion
· Sunset Terrace, a fabulous Marquis with concrete flooring. Sunsets over the Cumberland River
· Carriage House Stables, offers a sweet and intimate space
· Serenity Gardens, offers a tranquil and intimate space
· Oak Canopy, beneath the stately oak trees
Bridal Party/Guests can lodge at:
· The Stable Loft – sleeps 7 people
· The Mansion – 13,000 square feet to accommodate 22 people
The Country Place, Moscow, TN
The Country Place is an authentic traditional and beautiful Wedding Venue located in Moscow, Tennessee, the city between 2 Rivers. This Venue provides a holistic approach to pre-wedding, ceremony, and reception for the Bridal Couple. Marriage is more than an event and the staff and owners of this gorgeous ‘Place’, take love and care to help couples achieve their dreams while honoring their faith.
With excellent Ceremony and Reception options for both outdoor and indoor, every Bridal couple can create their dream celebration. The rustic barn is renovated with high ceilings wrapped in sweeping soft material banners and chandeliers to give the most romantic atmosphere and the reception tables and chairs are solid wood. The White Chapel is picture-perfect both inside and outside, with an original bell and cross on the steeple. There is a lovely bridge and lake and plenty of shady green trees to have Wedding Portraits taken. The Country Place also provides accommodation options.
Graystone Quarry, Nashville, TN
Williamstown County just south of Nashville, Tennessee, has a rock-solid gem of a Wedding Venue. Graystone Quarry is so unique that it has a following of Bridal Couples looking for the X-Factor. Prestigiously built on limestone rock, in the middle of forest and fields, alongside streams and ponds this Venue is magnificent. Architecturally inspired to create a warm and welcoming first-class modern and classic space, that your guests will speak of for years to come. Graystone Quarry was literally built from the ground it stands on. Pillars of limestone, waterfalls from the limestone cliffs and wood from the forest, provide an awesome and humbling feeling.
I am so thankful for the thought that is invested in this Wedding Venue. Thoughtfulness carries through to the professional service provided to all, that have the privilege of saying “I DO” at Graystone Quarry.
Inside the main reception room, are 30ft rustic wood ceilings with an indoor balcony and a grand twin staircase. The two-story magnificent fireplace is made of stone and balances perfectly the outdoor focal point, a masterpiece 20ft lit limestone waterfall. This Wedding Venue literally rocks, check it out!
Cedarwood Weddings Nashville, TN
If you are looking for the most romantic of historic farm-style settings for your special day, then Cedarwood Wedding Venue is for you. In 1830, this sweet home was established amongst a landscape of melodious meadows, gorgeous gardens, and the peaceful Mooncake Lake. 50-acres on the edge of Nashville, Tennessee makes access to guests traveling to the wedding a breeze.
The All-Inclusive attention to detail from this professional and caring team at Cedarwood ensures the Bridal couple a joyous celebration. As a Wedding Photographer, I can guarantee that this property has the most stunning natural landmarks for an outstanding photoshoot. The white historic home with its unique features and double sweeping verandas is picture-perfect. The jetty on Moon Lake, the swing under the Oaktree, or the white deck chairs by the firepit, so many opportunities to grace your walls with memories of the best day ever.
OZARI Nashville, TN
Welcome to a Wedding Venue with sophisticated, edgy, contemporary style. OZARI in Nashville, the capital city of Tennessee, is in the popular, vibrant L&L Market place. This excellent venue is best suited for guests up to 150 seated and 300 cocktail style. With just under 4000 sq ft of renovated warehouse space, there is plenty of room for the Bridal couple to create the vibe that they desire.
The aesthetics include a white and black palette on walls and details, with reclaimed high wood ceilings and polished concrete floors. There are beautiful large steel sashed warehouse windows that allow for plenty of natural light and exposed rustic red bricks which look superb in Wedding Portraits. The patio space is another option for the ceremony and reception. This Wedding Venue has a full caterer’s kitchen.
Riverwood Mansion Nashville TN
Are you looking for a romantic and historic Wedding Venue in Nashville, Tennessee? Then Riverwood is certainly a real option for you. This Top Wedding Venue has hosted wonderful regal parties to Presidents and high society since the late 1790s. Blessed with loving owners, this majestic private property has been opened for Weddings and Events since 1997. The Wedding packages are All-Inclusive and custom-designed to suit the desires of every Bridal Couple.
Riverwood is an oasis, a breath away from city life in Nashville, close to the Cumberland River. From the moment you step through the gorgeous iron gates to the property, you will feel a sense of stillness and calm. Beautiful green and floral arches with steppingstone paths and gorgeous outdoor ceremony spaces are a lovely backdrop for Wedding Portraits. The stunning indoor reception setting is worth a look and so to is staying at the mansion.
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, Nashville Tennessee
There is something precious to be said about the beautiful county of Tennessee that has inspired estate owners to share their breath-taking properties with others. A Bridal Couple in search of a Premier Award-Winning Wedding Venue will discover the many indoor/outdoor Ceremony and Reception options that Cheekwood Estate offers. These Botanical Gardens are stunning!
Indoor/Outdoor options include:
· Wills Perennial Garden – Rolling hill views with lovely perennials
· The Reflecting Pool and Boxwood Gardens - Timeless and beautiful with water features and plenty of time to soak and reflect on your lives together
· Loggia – A stunning indoor space overlooking the Lawn and Swan fountain
· Howe Garden – Picturesque cottage, water feature, and stonework
· Herb Garden – History rich setting with connecting spaces
· Shomu-en Blevins Japanese Gardens – Tranquil surrounds of water and trees
· Burr Terrace – 3 cottage garden levels with fountain
· Massey Hall – Indoor venue with adjoining terraces
· Historic Mansion and Museum – Georgian-style Mansion with immaculate formal gardens
· The Frist Lawn – is wonderful for large outdoor ceremonies
· Frist Learning Center - a magnificent outdoor space, for an open-air evening wedding under the moonlight and stars
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