Cheekwood Estate and Gardens 1200 Forrest Park Drive • Nashville • Tennessee 37205
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Resting on 55 acres of exquisite botanical gardens, this entrancing estate retains much of the original charm and understated glamour of its 1920s-era origins. The entire property is yours to explore on the big day, and you'll find endless stunning photo settings amid the cultural—and horticultural—splendors.
- Diverse indoor & outdoor venues abound, from expansive gardens and historic structures to intimate terraces and lawns. The space you choose can be laid out to reflect your unique style and needs, with in-house bar services provided and exceptional catering and vendor partners eager to work with you and the Cheekwood events team in creating and executing your vision.
- Truly grand events are often held in the Historic Mansion and sweeping Swan Lawn, where you can dance the night away beneath an elegant tent. Elopements and micro-ceremonies can also be accommodated: we particularly love the two-level Wisteria Arbor, with its beautiful views of the Tennessee hills, surrounding parkland, and gracious Reflecting Pool.
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Deals
All-Inclusive Ceremony Package | $4,000
Available through October 2025, Monday–Wednesday evenings.
- Folding chairs for up to 30 guests
- Ceremony musician (violinist, keyboardist, or guitarist)
- Bouquet and boutonnière by Branching Out Floral
- Wedding Suite/holding space for day-of touchups
- Annual dual membership to Cheekwood
- Day-of access to the grounds for photos
- On-site event supervisor
Elopement packages are available, starting at $1,600. Proposal packages start at $450.
Inquire for details!
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
The rental fee ranges $2,500–15,000+, depending on the space reserved.
Couples typically spend $15,000–60,000 on their Cheekwood weddings, inclusive of venue, tenting, rental items, and bar packages. As an à la carte venue, florals, planning services, entertainment, etc. are additional cost considerations.
Looking for something a bit more intimate? Inquire about their elopement packages!
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 300 | 250 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 300 | 400 |
| Reception | Seated | 250 | 350 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 400. |
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$ • $$$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, except November-February.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Art Gallery
- Ballroom
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Mansion
- Museum
- Non-Profit
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Private Estate
- Unique
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Hills
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Panoramic
- Park
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
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