Cedarwood Designer Weddings: All Inclusive Venue that’s Bride & Pet Friendly!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Last month, I was invited to check out Cedarwood, a historic home in Northwest Nashville. I'll be honest - for years, I've confused Cedarwood and Cedarvine (the now auctioned venue) because I simply didnt have a point of reference. My visit to Cedarwood changed all of that!
What I noticed immediately was Linda - the gracious and soft spoken event manager. She welcomed me, introduced me to her siblings, who co-own and operate Cedarwood and together - provide everything a bride needs. This is a full production team - which I hadnt expected. While their site said "designer, all inclusive weddings" I wasnt quite sure what it would entail. I now know. This family - all experts in their own right - purchased the home 4 years ago and made it something marvelous. The sister - Karen Wright (you've probably heard of her if you've followed top Nashville's floral design players) - Linda - has a background in event management and the brothers - not sure their specialty but they probably do the heavy lifting to keep the grounds maginificient.
I had a tour of the wedding venue and even in the dead of winter - it was still a sight to behold. From the barn to the enormous backyard to the the creek - I could just envision all of the wonderful family and friends gathered to celebrate an intimate evening.
I gathered a lot of great info on Cedarwood. Two main things you should know: 1) Cedarwood is a full service venue and they do it all WELL, especially the custom design and decor. Most brides just bring their photographer, guests and Cedarwood does everything else - how's that for an easy button! 2) Cedarwood offers full wedding packages that range from $16,950 for 150 guests - (even includes your bouquets/boutonnieres!) to $26,325 for luxury everything. If you are like me aka a hotel bride that wants everything neatly packaged so I dont have to do too much and coordinate a lot, then this could be a strong contender. And, you will find that the starting package includes just about everything the average bride would need, making it a wonderful "just show up" option.
What's also unique is that Cedarwood is a favorite place for many celebrity weddings - because it's tucked away off the beaten path, cozy and intimate AND it's pet friendly. The owners pet's freely roam the venue and they invite their guests pets too. It's the ultimate celebration nature - eco friendly and pet friendly too.
They encourage you to make the event your own - one couple brought a sentimental, vintage bed to add to the ambiance and guests took pictures - the staff will often decorate the tables with unique antiques (if on theme) to add character throughout.
Here are more details. Check out their stunning blog for more amazing Nashville weddings.
Contact Info
Name: Cedarwood
Address: 3831 Whites Creek Pike
City, State, Zip: Nashville, Tennessee 37207
Area of Town: Northwest Nashville
Main Contact: Linda Wright
Phone Number: 615-876-9999
Email Address: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
About Venue
Come to Cedarwood for romantic outdoor weddings at a picturesque 1830's antebellum farm estate with historic home, vintage barn, rolling meadows, flower gardens and fresh natural spaces. Specializing in one-stop, customized, all-inclusive designer wedding packages for up to 200 guests.
Website address: http://www.historiccedarwood.com
Year your business was established: 2006
Your motto/philosophy: A one-stop-shop creating unique, highly customized and personal weddings.
Payment options accepted?
Cash, check
What options does your venue offer?
~ Ceremony and Reception
How many people can you accommodate?
Up to 200
How many events do you take per day?
2 (morning and evening wedding options)
What catering options for you offer/allow?
~ Outside catering? Yes
~ Do you have a preferred list of caterers? Yes
~ Is outside alcohol allowed? Yes
Is an on-site event coordinator available?
Yes
How many people do you have on staff?
5 full time and seasonal part time and catering staff
What is your pricing model?
All-inclusive wedding and reception packages
Which bride budget do you serve?
~ Moderate - Luxury
What else should brides know about your venue?
Cedarwood has an expanded, covered Pavilion and vintage barn which can be used in conjunction with our natural open spaces to give guests a variety of settings and experiences. All flowers are done in our on-site design studio. Packages include wedding planning, customized floral and décor, wedding director and all amenities needed for a unique, personal wedding celebration. You get your minister and photographer, and we do the rest!
What makes your venue so unique? What do you pride yourself on?
Cedarwood’s natural beauty plays a significant role in outdoor weddings. The property is on the national register of historic places and the main house was built in 1835. Beautifully appointed but not too fussy, Cedarwood offers a relaxed elegance that is perfect for a variety of wedding styles. The venue is pet friendly, adheres to “green” operating practices and thrives on “out-of-the-box” weddings that are high on style, low on stress.
What special packages do you offer?
Discounts for Friday and Sunday weddings. Theme and “green” weddings, elopement packages.
About the Author:
Ashley
Hey - I'm Ashley! I started AshleysBrideGuide.com to give Nashville brides or brides planning a Nashville wedding a local resource for inspiration and resources. Hope to see you at a bridal show soon! Happy Planning.
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Posted on March 22, 2010 |
Filed under: Luxury Wed Finds, Wedding Resources
