Nashville Wedding Venues: Our Roundup of Houses That You Can Rent
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Okay, so you’re searching for the perfect venue. And you’ve been to all types of weddings at all the typical locations: the ballroom, the church gym, the neighbor’s backyard and the destination wedding in the sand. Fortunately for you, we’re in the South. We can choose from some of the biggest antebellum-style mansions to the most charming Victorian-style houses. Here are some stand-outs if you are looking outside-the-box for your wedding celebration.
Picture by McCoy Made
Front Porch Farms
Address: 1188 Ben Collier Road, Charlotte, TN 37036
Telephone: (615) 394-1838 (Ask for Kathy)
Website: FrontPorchFarmsTN.com
Capactiy: up to 250 (outdoor)
I’ve gushed a bit about Front Porch Farms before – from their beautiful landscaping to their main house and 3400 square foot pavilion. I went back to their website and drooled over some of the pictures in their wedding galleries – they’re just a special “something”, a little extra oomph, a little extra sparkle that gives this venue a cozy, family-feeling. Not to mention, for a southern belle who desires the quintessential southern wedding this house is the perfect place to be.
Cedarwood
Telephone: 615-876-9999
Address: 3831 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37207
Website: CedarwoodWeddings.com
Capacity: 175
Although I’ve never myself had the opportunity to visit Cedarwood, it’s got to be one of my favorite venues just from the pictures. The 1830’s home is as beautiful as the surrounding land. And okay, so we’ve all seen The Notebook, can’t you picture Allie and Noah getting married there? Don’t forget that Cedarwood offers all-inclusive packages to keep brides’ stress to a minimum.
The Red House
Telephone: 615-435-3503
Address: 138 Third Avenue North , Franklin, TN 37064
Contact: Heidi Tucker, Event Coordinator
Website: OurRedHouse.com
Capacity: 150 guests
The Red House is 130 years old packed with that “special” feeling. It may be a historic house but the inside is filled with modern, trendy décor. Outside, you can have your sweet, southern ceremony and on the inside you can have your slick, chic party. And let’s not forget the rock’n’roll memorabilia on display throughout the house for those with an edgier appeal.
Lillie Belle’s
Telephone: 615-595-9557
Address: 132 3rd Avenue South, Franklin, TN 37064
Website: LillieBelles.net
Capacity: 200 guests
Pictures by Lillie Belles
Lillie Belle’s is a historic, Victorian style house with a drop of fairy-tale charm. It reminds me of the dollhouse every little girl always wanted, but instead of your Barbie dolls marrying Ken, you can have your own real-life, enchanted wedding here. There are several different packages to choose from to suit brides with all different needs.
Spring Haven Mansion
Telephone: 615-826-9702
Address: 545 East Main Street, Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075
Website: SpringHavenMansion.com/History.htm
Capacity: 200+ guests
Getting married at Spring Haven would be like getting the chance to be Scarlett O’Hara for a day. It’s a plantation home with a pre-civil war history and they also offer an array of packages to fit all brides’ needs. And their suggestion, of using the on-site cabin as an overnight retreat for you and your bridesmaids the night before the wedding was the dealmaker for me.
Ambrose House
Telephone: (615) 228-7649
Address: 122 South 12th Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Website: EventsNashville.net/ambrose/
Capacity: 60-85
This house looks like it was plucked straight from a Charlotte Bronte novel. It’s one of those houses that exudes warmth and affection. Whether you want to use the house for a rehearsal dinner, engagement party or for the “I dos”, it’s not a problem. The house was designed by the Ryman Auditorium’s architect, Hugh Cathcart and is the absolute essence of a Victorian-style inspired wedding.
The Baber House at Kennesaw Farms
Telephone: 615-452-8484
Address: 1000 Kennesaw Boulevard, Gallatin, TN 37066
Website: KennesawFarms.com/getdoc/666f15a1-504b-4033-a3a0-fc817fcc6a9e/Weddings
Picture from the Baber House online
Elegance, sophistication and flawlessness. Those are just three of the words I would use to describe The Baber House. Its history of once being a thoroughbred horse farm just adds to its charisma. With its original floors and every sleek, clean and historic touch, it’s a perfect place for an everlasting memory.
Riverwood Mansion
Address: 1833 Welcome Lane, Nashville, TN 37216
Telephone: 615-228-8892
Website: RiverwoodMansion.com
Capactiy: 250 maximum
Riverwood is one of middle Tennessee’s “grand” mansions. Its eight-acre grounds are filled with lush gardens and they have a wide variety of rental items on-site. It’s another great place for a one-stop shop, with their professionally-trained staff and Nashville’s only tented pavilion.
CJs off the Square
Address: 218 3rd Ave. North, Franklin, TN 37064
Telephone: (615) 216-7576
Website: CJsOffTheSquare.com/
Capacity: up to 135
Picture by Gray Photography
What I love about CJs is although it’s known for its summery-spring garden weddings – they have a beautiful historic home AND can accommodate winter/fall brides as well. They’re very much into personalization and attention to detail – just go read some of their client reviews, you’ll be more than impresses. One word that you’ll see over and over again is “intimate”. Could there be a more perfect word to describe the most romantic day of your life?
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