Are you overwhelmed by the sea of wedding venues and unsure what would best suit your wedding day vision? Finding a wedding venue is one of the first todo items on every engaged couples wedding planning checklist. A venue is one of the most important decisions you will make because it will set the tone for the entire wedding day.

It’s important to find a venue that is not only setup for convenience and functionality, but also visual appeal. Consider how you want your day to feel and also the colors, decor, and apparel you want to match to the atmosphere. There are so many options when it comes to the style of wedding venue: modern, historic, rustic, garden, urban, and more. Nashville has an abundance of rustic and historic wedding venues due to its rich southern history but it might surprise you how much variety there is.

When it comes to convenience and functionality: consider the different parts of your day. Let’s break down each part and consider the questions you should ask yourself when touring each venue.

Getting Ready

Most couples will start by getting ready, ideally on-site. Does the venue offer bride and groom suites with plenty of space and light?

Privacy

Are there private areas away from arriving guests where you can have a first look, first touch, wedding party photos before the ceremony?

Ceremony

Does the venue offer a ceremony space that can be decorated to fit your vision? Does it offer shade in the heat of summer or heaters in cooler seasons? What about a rain plan in case there’s any adverse weather? Do they include any items such as arbors, arches, chairs or other decorations? Is setup and take down included in your package?

Reception

Is there plenty of space for everyone to sit comfortably? Do they offer tables and chairs that fit your vision? Is setup and take down included? Is there plenty of room for a dance floor? Do they have a full or partial kitchen or must the food arrive already prepared? Do they allow outside vendors for food and beverage? How much natural light is there for photos?

It’s important to keep all of these things in mind when looking at your dream wedding venue and find one that best works for you. Now, the fun part – Let’s start looking through all of the different options there are in the greater Nashville area.

A LIST OF THE BEST NASHVILLE WEDDING VENUES

Cheekwood Gardens

Capacity: 300

A variety of stunning spaces to fit your vision. Offers both wedding and elopement packages.

Venue Style: Garden, Modern

The Cordelle

Capacity: 400

A clean, modern venue with indoor and outdoor spaces.

Venue style: Garden, Modern

Saint Elle

Capacity: 300

A unique, modern industrial style venue with infusions of the 1950’s.

Venue style: Modern

Noelle

Capacity: 140

Located inside of a boutique hotel, this modern wedding venue is bright and airy.

Venue style: Modern

The Estate at Cherokee Dock

Capacity: 350

A luxury lakeside wedding venue with indoor and outdoor options.

Venue style: Modern, garden

Hermitage Hotel

Capacity: 170

A stunning historic hotel with lots of character.

Venue style: Historic

Mockingbird Manor

Capacity: 250

A classic, elegant, and adorable all inclusive wedding venue just south of Nashville in Lawrenceburg, TN.

Venue style: Modern