The Best Historic Estate & Mansion Wedding Venues in Nashville, TN

The Best Historic Estate & Mansion Wedding Venues in Nashville, TN

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6 Wedding Venues in Nashville, TN

Historic estates, mansions
150-200 guests
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Scarritt-Bennett Center - Wightman Chapel 

5.0

Nashville, TN
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,250

Scarritt Bennett Center is a breathtaking wedding venue nestled in the heart of Nashville, TN. Our campus, with its stunning Gothic architecture, lush gardens, and historic charm, offers a truly unique and elegant backdrop for your special day. As a nonprofit center, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming space where you can celebrate your love story while also supporting our mission of racial justice and women's empowerment. Our team provides exceptional service and a range of event spaces to accommodate everything from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Exudes old-world charm
  • Offers full-service amenities
  • Both indoor and outdoor options

Venue considerations

  • On-site parking not available
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • Dance floor not included
The Scarritt-Bennett Center - Wightman Chapel was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the beginning, their communication was exceptional - they responded to our emails quickly and were always willing to answer any questions we had. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and required minimal decorating, making it a great value compared to other options in the area. On the day of our wedding, their day-of coordinator was incredibly helpful, assisting with everything from adjusting the temperature to ensuring we had enough snacks. They even gave our photographer a tour of the grounds before we arrived, which allowed them to capture some stunning shots. Overall, we couldn't have been happier with the Scarritt-Bennett Center - Wightman Chapel and would highly recommend it to any couple looking for a gorgeous, stress-free wedding venue.
Emily H., 4 months ago
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Clementine Hall 

5.0

Nashville, TN
  • Up to 175 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $6,900

You gotta go your own way. Oh darling, Clementine Hall is a one of a kind, just like you. Just a two-step away from downtown Nashville. Your heart will skip a beat when you see her beauty, but it's so much more than just skin deep. Included amenities give you the convenience to easily create your concert, original wedding, or event, without the hassles of a bare bones venue or the restrictions of an all-inclusive. Clementine Hall is a smashing concert, wedding and event venue where friends, family and hangers-on have been gathering, celebrating, falling in love and sometimes getting drunk, since 1889. Lovingly restored and renovated indoor and outdoor spaces provide a brilliant foundation to express your individuality, so when your concert, wedding or event is over, you’ll be gone but not forgotten.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Designed for grand celebrations
  • Exudes style
  • Wheelchair accessible

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • Dance floor not included
  • No on-site guest accommodations
Clementine Hall was the perfect wedding venue for our special day. The staff were incredibly professional and organized, making sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. They were attentive and available throughout the entire event, ensuring my husband and I didn't have to worry about a single detail. The space itself was gorgeous, with the perfect flow and amount of room for all of our guests to mingle comfortably. Our formal, romantic, and traditional black and white wedding with disco ball accents was brought to life beautifully in this stunning venue. I cannot think of a single thing that could have been better - it was truly a perfect day!
Alexandra B., 2 months ago
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel 
Nashville, TN
  • Up to 600 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor

Featuring sophisticated venue spaces and a superb downtown location, Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown is a great choice for a Music City wedding. Catering to events of all sizes, our hotel boasts a gorgeous rooftop venue as well as a newly renovated ballroom space. We offer a range of event services to make your wedding day truly memorable. Take advantage of our elegantly redesigned ballroom space, which can accommodate up to 450 guests here in downtown Nashville and explore about our comprehensive wedding packages, which include flowers, guest accommodations and catering by our acclaimed Executive Chef Kimo Akana.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has onsite accommodations
  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you don't want a rustic vibe
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
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Riverside Revival Nashville 
Nashville, TN
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,000

Riverside Revival is a gorgeous event space with supreme sound, on-site parking, natural light, and exquisite interiors located in the heart of East Nashville. What’s more, it’s part of the Boedecker Foundation Collaborative Campus, which provides meeting and office space for nonprofit organizations as they advance their missions and serve the community. Let us provide an incredible space for you to host your next event and read on to learn more about how you can have fun while doing good.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides event staff
  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Couple must handle cleanup and setup

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About wedding venues in Nashville, TN

Nashville combines vibrant music culture and southern charm to create an exceptional wedding destination. You'll discover numerous distinctive venues across the city with diverse architectural styles to match any vision. From antebellum mansions to repurposed industrial spaces, each venue offers its own unique connection to Nashville's rich cultural heritage that your guests will love.

What Types of Wedding Venues Can You Find in Nashville?

Nashville wedding venues go far beyond the expected barn settings you might imagine. You can explore historic mansions like Riverwood Mansion with elegant interiors and beautiful gardens or Belmont Mansion featuring stunning Victorian architecture and formal gardens. If you're looking for something more modern, The Bedford offers mid-century modern design elements while 14TENN provides that exposed brick and industrial-chic vibe many couples love. Nature lovers haven't been forgotten either; check out Long Hollow Gardens with its natural lighting greenhouse venue or Cheekwood's impressive 55-acre botanical garden for an outdoor celebration.

How Much Do Nashville Wedding Venues Cost?

Wedding venue prices in Nashville typically range from $7,100 to $8,600 which lines up nicely with the national average of $6,500-$12,000. Your venue will represent about 17% of your total wedding costs and those totals really depend on your guest count. Small weddings with 50 guests average around $20,594 while 100 guests jumps to $34,225. Medium-sized affairs with 150 guests usually cost about $47,040 and larger celebrations with 200 guests reach $58,495. The numbers continue climbing with 250 guests at $69,950 and large weddings with 300 guests hitting $81,405.

Guest CountAverage Total Budget
50 guests (small wedding)$20,594
100 guests$34,225
150 guests$47,040
200 guests$58,495
250 guests$69,950
300 guests (large wedding)$81,405

Which Nashville Venues Are Most Accessible for All Guests?

The Bridge Building offers excellent wheelchair accessibility plus you get spectacular skyline views from its riverfront location. Your guests will appreciate the accessible event spaces for separate ceremony cocktail hour and reception areas. Front Porch Farms provides wheelchair accessibility with indoor/outdoor versatility on their beautiful countryside property that photographs beautifully in any season. If you're willing to venture just 45 minutes from downtown The Venue at Birchwood includes handicap-accessible ramps for both ceremony and reception spaces so everyone can fully participate in your special day.

What Should I Know About Nashville's Seasonal Wedding Trends?

October remains the most popular booking month in Nashville so you'll need to reserve venues about 13 months (392 days) in advance for those coveted fall dates. Downtown venues like The Cordelle located less than one mile from Broadway provide year-round climate control with stunning outdoor garden spaces and historic indoor halls. This means you can choose any season that works for your schedule without worrying about weather disrupting your plans.

How Can Nashville Venues Support Remote Wedding Participation?

Most Nashville venues offer basic streaming options but if technology integration is important to you venues like The Country Music Hall of Fame have skilled in-house events teams experienced with creating impressive virtual experiences. When booking any Nashville venue make sure to discuss customization options for interactive elements like virtual photo booths online guest books or enhanced video streaming with two-way communication capabilities. Your remote guests will feel like they're right there celebrating with you.

Which Nashville Wedding Venues Offer Exceptional Culinary Experiences?

Loveless Events delivers authentic Southern cuisine through their five-star culinary team that your guests will rave about for years. The Kimpton Aertson Hotel offers sophisticated all-inclusive wedding services with fine dining options that elevate the entire experience. Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown features comprehensive wedding packages including catering by acclaimed chefs like Executive Chef Kimo Akana whose innovative menus blend local flavors with international techniques for a truly memorable meal.

What Hidden Costs Should I Watch For at Nashville Venues?

Beyond the base venue fee averaging $7,862 you should prepare for potential charges that might surprise you. These include required staffing furniture rentals extended hours vendor restrictions and parking considerations especially at downtown venues. Ask detailed questions during your venue tours about these potential add-ons so you can budget accurately and avoid sticker shock as your wedding day approaches.

Nashville combines vibrant music culture and southern charm to create an exceptional wedding destination. You'll discover numerous distinctive venues across the city with diverse architectural styles to match any vision. From antebellum mansions to repurposed industrial spaces, each venue offers its own unique connection to Nashville's rich cultural heritage that your guests will love.

What Types of Wedding Venues Can You Find in Nashville?

Nashville wedding venues go far beyond the expected barn settings you might imagine. You can explore historic mansions like Riverwood Mansion with elegant interiors and beautiful gardens or Belmont Mansion featuring stunning Victorian architecture and formal gardens. If you're looking for something more modern, The Bedford offers mid-century modern design elements while 14TENN provides that exposed brick and industrial-chic vibe many couples love. Nature lovers haven't been forgotten either; check out Long Hollow Gardens with its natural lighting greenhouse venue or Cheekwood's impressive 55-acre botanical garden for an outdoor celebration.

How Much Do Nashville Wedding Venues Cost?

Wedding venue prices in Nashville typically range from $7,100 to $8,600 which lines up nicely with the national average of $6,500-$12,000. Your venue will represent about 17% of your total wedding costs and those totals really depend on your guest count. Small weddings with 50 guests average around $20,594 while 100 guests jumps to $34,225. Medium-sized affairs with 150 guests usually cost about $47,040 and larger celebrations with 200 guests reach $58,495. The numbers continue climbing with 250 guests at $69,950 and large weddings with 300 guests hitting $81,405.

Guest CountAverage Total Budget
50 guests (small wedding)$20,594
100 guests$34,225
150 guests$47,040
200 guests$58,495
250 guests$69,950
300 guests (large wedding)$81,405

Which Nashville Venues Are Most Accessible for All Guests?

The Bridge Building offers excellent wheelchair accessibility plus you get spectacular skyline views from its riverfront location. Your guests will appreciate the accessible event spaces for separate ceremony cocktail hour and reception areas. Front Porch Farms provides wheelchair accessibility with indoor/outdoor versatility on their beautiful countryside property that photographs beautifully in any season. If you're willing to venture just 45 minutes from downtown The Venue at Birchwood includes handicap-accessible ramps for both ceremony and reception spaces so everyone can fully participate in your special day.

What Should I Know About Nashville's Seasonal Wedding Trends?

October remains the most popular booking month in Nashville so you'll need to reserve venues about 13 months (392 days) in advance for those coveted fall dates. Downtown venues like The Cordelle located less than one mile from Broadway provide year-round climate control with stunning outdoor garden spaces and historic indoor halls. This means you can choose any season that works for your schedule without worrying about weather disrupting your plans.

How Can Nashville Venues Support Remote Wedding Participation?

Most Nashville venues offer basic streaming options but if technology integration is important to you venues like The Country Music Hall of Fame have skilled in-house events teams experienced with creating impressive virtual experiences. When booking any Nashville venue make sure to discuss customization options for interactive elements like virtual photo booths online guest books or enhanced video streaming with two-way communication capabilities. Your remote guests will feel like they're right there celebrating with you.

Which Nashville Wedding Venues Offer Exceptional Culinary Experiences?

Loveless Events delivers authentic Southern cuisine through their five-star culinary team that your guests will rave about for years. The Kimpton Aertson Hotel offers sophisticated all-inclusive wedding services with fine dining options that elevate the entire experience. Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown features comprehensive wedding packages including catering by acclaimed chefs like Executive Chef Kimo Akana whose innovative menus blend local flavors with international techniques for a truly memorable meal.

What Hidden Costs Should I Watch For at Nashville Venues?

Beyond the base venue fee averaging $7,862 you should prepare for potential charges that might surprise you. These include required staffing furniture rentals extended hours vendor restrictions and parking considerations especially at downtown venues. Ask detailed questions during your venue tours about these potential add-ons so you can budget accurately and avoid sticker shock as your wedding day approaches.

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