Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
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Cheekwood: Nashville's most beautiful weddings
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is an entrancing wedding venue situated in Nashville, TN. Resting on 55 acres of botanical gardens, this historic space was originally constructed in 1929 and retains much of the charm and understated glamour of that era. Breathtaking views and natural beauty characterize this tranquil haven, offering you and your love a private spot to celebrate one of life's most special occasions. Day or night, you can take advantage of the many indoor and outdoor areas available here, each lending itself to the romance and magic of your special day. From intimate micro weddings with 35 guests in the Burr Terrace or Japanese Gardens to large celebrations of 300 seated or 400 cocktail-style, the sky is the limit for your big day. Here, you can enjoy lush greenery and waterfront serenity, indoor opulence or courtyard romance for an evening planned to suit your needs and style. If you can't seem to make up your mind, then enjoy the best of both worlds with a spacious tent erected on one of the venue's lawns, granting you panoramic views of the outdoors from the comfort of the shelter. The space you choose can be laid out to suit your needs and decorated to reflect your style with everything from luscious drapery to ambient string lighting. The Georgian-style manor, museum, family stable, and many garden areas here all provide you with ample space to surround yourself in love and immerse yourself in the day. Not just for the wedding ceremony and reception, you can celebrate any of your nuptial events at this venue. The staff here will take care of setting up the basic furniture supplied, and will provide you with a list of preferred vendors to further service your day. Bar services can be provided in-house with options including a limited, cash, or open bar stocked with a range of beverages. Parking is available onsite with valet services to enhance the luxurious experience, and wheelchair access for the convenience of you and all of your guests.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesElopement, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsRentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsEstate, Garden, Historic Venue, Museum, Park, Restaurant, Tented
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View PricesCheekwood Estate & Gardens Reviews
Russell Lacey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
My wife and I were married on May 1, 2021, at Cheekwood. The weather that day was described by a local we met as the most beautiful day of the year in Nashville. I know the Cheekwood staff didn't have a direct impact on the weather that day, but the venue itself was amazing. Though our wedding party was small, the staff treated us like royalty. Our location was set up as promised with a smattering of delicious food and drinks as we celebrated our nuptials. I won't be back at Cheekwood te get married again, but I will be back to visit Cheekwood!
Reviewed on 13-09-2021
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
My wife and I were married on May 1, 2021, at Cheekwood. The weather that day was described by a local we met as the most beautiful day of the year in Nashville. I know the Cheekwood staff didn't have a direct impact on the weather that day, but the venue itself was amazing. Though our wedding party was small, the staff treated us like royalty. Our location was set up as promised with a smattering of delicious food and drinks as we celebrated our nuptials. I won't be back at Cheekwood te get married again, but I will be back to visit Cheekwood!
Reviewed on 13-09-2021
Desiree Pemberton (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Cheekwood was absolutely fabulous! I'm from Nashville, but live out of state. They were so kind to help us find a wedding package thay fit our vision and needs, everyone was so kind. We were easily able to plan everything from out of state. On the wedding day they helped us and our guests get around the grounds, and were so sweet and supportive! And of course cheekwood is absolutely stunning!
Reviewed on 02-11-2023
Cheekwood was absolutely fabulous! I'm from Nashville, but live out of state. They were so kind to help us find a wedding package thay fit our vision and needs, everyone was so kind. We were easily able to plan everything from out of state. On the wedding day they helped us and our guests get around the grounds, and were so sweet and supportive! And of course cheekwood is absolutely stunning!
Reviewed on 02-11-2023
Alicia Mcglade (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-12-2022
Cheekwood is a beautiful backdrop to elope. And I wouldn't have changed the location since we loved our photos. But to be frank, there were some disappointments. Their contract for just the elopement was confusing. The language seemed to be a catch all and hard to decipher what was written for a wedding vs the elopement package. Communication back and forth was timely but we had to email back and forth to get clarification on the contract. Would suggest having separate documents for the two different events. On the day of our elopement it was just us, the Chaplain, and the photographer. We were stopped in the parking lot and they told our driver that he couldn't drop us off any closer to Wisteria Arbor. The individual ushering vehicles into the lot told us that we needed to walk there.... then we were told they would call for a golf cart to come pick us up. No one checked in with us to make sure we were there to get eloped which we thought was extremely odd. Makes us wonder why we even paid if we could just walk on in. But the grounds were not that busy and we were able to take really beautiful photos. So, in summarization, great place for an elopement if you want to capture some great photos. But day of was lacking support and communication.
Reviewed on 08-01-2023
Wedding Date 21-12-2022
Cheekwood is a beautiful backdrop to elope. And I wouldn't have changed the location since we loved our photos. But to be frank, there were some disappointments. Their contract for just the elopement was confusing. The language seemed to be a catch all and hard to decipher what was written for a wedding vs the elopement package. Communication back and forth was timely but we had to email back and forth to get clarification on the contract. Would suggest having separate documents for the two different events. On the day of our elopement it was just us, the Chaplain, and the photographer. We were stopped in the parking lot and they told our driver that he couldn't drop us off any closer to Wisteria Arbor. The individual ushering vehicles into the lot told us that we needed to walk there.... then we were told they would call for a golf cart to come pick us up. No one checked in with us to make sure we were there to get eloped which we thought was extremely odd. Makes us wonder why we even paid if we could just walk on in. But the grounds were not that busy and we were able to take really beautiful photos. So, in summarization, great place for an elopement if you want to capture some great photos. But day of was lacking support and communication.
Reviewed on 08-01-2023
Rob Senzon (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-11-2022
I was a guest at a wedding last week. What a beautiful venue and the staff was just beyond. Rare find. Thank you.
Reviewed on 21-11-2022
Wedding Date 12-11-2022
I was a guest at a wedding last week. What a beautiful venue and the staff was just beyond. Rare find. Thank you.
Reviewed on 21-11-2022
Ashley Banister (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
I couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect venue for my reception! I had my main reception in the Frist Learning Center stable area outside and the cocktail in the lawn out front. It was perfectly well-kept and was absolutely beautiful! Jenny was extremely responsive and sweet and even Facetimed me to help with my planning since I was planning from afar. I had my wedding in June and all of the gardens and trees were in full bloom and my photographs in the gardens turned out so well. The venue looked like an absolute fairytale! I highly recommend using Cheekwood for your wedding!
Reviewed on 22-10-2019
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
I couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect venue for my reception! I had my main reception in the Frist Learning Center stable area outside and the cocktail in the lawn out front. It was perfectly well-kept and was absolutely beautiful! Jenny was extremely responsive and sweet and even Facetimed me to help with my planning since I was planning from afar. I had my wedding in June and all of the gardens and trees were in full bloom and my photographs in the gardens turned out so well. The venue looked like an absolute fairytale! I highly recommend using Cheekwood for your wedding!
Reviewed on 22-10-2019
Brooke Freeman (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-03-2019
The venue itself is absolutely stunning-this was an investment for our big day and we absolutely would not have changed this being our site for the big day since it is such a special place to me and my husband. Because Cheekwood is such a gorgeous and historic venue, there were quite a few restrictions that limited some of our vision as far as vendors and other items were concerned. The venue served as an amazing backdrop to our big day but the logistics along the way made us question if it was worth it at times. Working with the venue, brides and grooms need to understand that many things are black and white with the venue so you have to be willing and aware that you will likely have to budge on your vision to make this venue work for you. We wouldn't change it and regret nothing about our choice but would urge others to be prepared for the limitations and potential communication gaps we did not foresee. Fortunately the venue does require a planner to have an event take place here so that really helped bridge some stressful gaps otherwise our day might have gone in a very different direction without our planner's help. The venue is stunning but event planning here could definitely be improved.
Reviewed on 31-03-2019
Wedding Date 23-03-2019
The venue itself is absolutely stunning-this was an investment for our big day and we absolutely would not have changed this being our site for the big day since it is such a special place to me and my husband. Because Cheekwood is such a gorgeous and historic venue, there were quite a few restrictions that limited some of our vision as far as vendors and other items were concerned. The venue served as an amazing backdrop to our big day but the logistics along the way made us question if it was worth it at times. Working with the venue, brides and grooms need to understand that many things are black and white with the venue so you have to be willing and aware that you will likely have to budge on your vision to make this venue work for you. We wouldn't change it and regret nothing about our choice but would urge others to be prepared for the limitations and potential communication gaps we did not foresee. Fortunately the venue does require a planner to have an event take place here so that really helped bridge some stressful gaps otherwise our day might have gone in a very different direction without our planner's help. The venue is stunning but event planning here could definitely be improved.
Reviewed on 31-03-2019
Brenda Rogers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
Everything was beautiful and excellent. The staff was very easy to work with.
Reviewed on 19-09-2018
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
Everything was beautiful and excellent. The staff was very easy to work with.
Reviewed on 19-09-2018
Michelle Rivard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
Cheekwood was the most beautiful wedding venue! The staff was exceptionally helpful leading up to our wedding day and were easy to contact with any questions. The only thing to be aware of before booking this venue is that none of the lighting or rentals are included in the venue rental fee and all bar packages must be purchased through Cheekwood (this does add up). We used the Frist Learning Center venue at Cheekwood and everything worked out perfectly. Cheekwood offered so many gorgeous locations for photos with the wedding party beforehand and the Frist courtyard was the perfect size for our approximately 150 guests with a band and dance floor.
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
Cheekwood was the most beautiful wedding venue! The staff was exceptionally helpful leading up to our wedding day and were easy to contact with any questions. The only thing to be aware of before booking this venue is that none of the lighting or rentals are included in the venue rental fee and all bar packages must be purchased through Cheekwood (this does add up). We used the Frist Learning Center venue at Cheekwood and everything worked out perfectly. Cheekwood offered so many gorgeous locations for photos with the wedding party beforehand and the Frist courtyard was the perfect size for our approximately 150 guests with a band and dance floor.
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Kristian Collins (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-12-2015
I recently tried to plan a wedding here and feel that it was a waste of my time. Previous reviews mentioned poor communication but but honestly it is even worse than that. Here is what I sent their Manager:\r\rI appreciate you following up but we decided to move forward with another venue. To be honest it was the lackadaisical and underwhelming performance of your entire team that made this an easy decision. Starting in December I had to email into your office more than 3 times before anyone would get back to me. From there responses were inconsistent and took much longer than all of your competitors to receive. I read reviews of your venue and saw comments about how difficult it was to communicate with your venue but overlooked it because of how pretty your spaces were. I am sad to say that they were correct. Your team comes off like you don't care and that you think that you are the only venue in the area worth having a wedding at but you are not. I asked several times for members of your team to call me back and I only got 1 call throughout a multi-week duration. Your team is not flexible and accommodating and really made me feel like you didn't care to help make planning my wedding any easier for me. You just threw a huge list of vendors at me and essentially said, \"figure the rest out on your own.\" I did call all of your vendors for quotes and while your catering people were quick to respond and very welcoming, Anne at Music City Tents and Events was a nightmare to get in touch with. I had to call/email her and the business at least 5 times for over a week before she even got on the phone to call me. You both are guilty of using variations of, \"we were busy with other clients with events now\" as excuses for your extreme delay in getting back to future business. I understand you have current events you have to manage but if you keep treating potential clients like this you won't have any business in the future to worry about. The worst part is I tried to overlook all of this because I liked your venue and convinced myself that this was my venue of choice but when I asked for contract you STILL took way too long to get it to me and used a myriad of excuses that made me feel like even less of a priority for reasons why it took you 2 days to send me a contract. \r\rI want to let you know that I am not writing this letter to vent pent up frustrations or to get something in return. I signed a contract with a venue over a week ago and I took this long to respond because I had a lot going on and frankly wasn't exactly sure on how I wanted to relay this information to you. I am writing this to you because you and your whole team need to know - including your outside \"preferred vendors\". You need to know that your level and consistency in communication is less than dire and that the disinterested vibe you give off to potential clients is losing you all money. It may not run you out of business but nonetheless it is hindering your ability to make even more of it and it is effecting your reputation. There are so many equally impressive venues in the Nashville area and I would encourage you and your team to look into the level of service that they provide to even their potential clients and incorporate them into your own business. It is sad that we will not being working together just because no one on your end could bother to pick up the phone and tell me why things were getting delayed or send a email within a reasonable about of time.
Reviewed on 14-02-2015
Wedding Date 26-12-2015
I recently tried to plan a wedding here and feel that it was a waste of my time. Previous reviews mentioned poor communication but but honestly it is even worse than that. Here is what I sent their Manager:\r\rI appreciate you following up but we decided to move forward with another venue. To be honest it was the lackadaisical and underwhelming performance of your entire team that made this an easy decision. Starting in December I had to email into your office more than 3 times before anyone would get back to me. From there responses were inconsistent and took much longer than all of your competitors to receive. I read reviews of your venue and saw comments about how difficult it was to communicate with your venue but overlooked it because of how pretty your spaces were. I am sad to say that they were correct. Your team comes off like you don't care and that you think that you are the only venue in the area worth having a wedding at but you are not. I asked several times for members of your team to call me back and I only got 1 call throughout a multi-week duration. Your team is not flexible and accommodating and really made me feel like you didn't care to help make planning my wedding any easier for me. You just threw a huge list of vendors at me and essentially said, \"figure the rest out on your own.\" I did call all of your vendors for quotes and while your catering people were quick to respond and very welcoming, Anne at Music City Tents and Events was a nightmare to get in touch with. I had to call/email her and the business at least 5 times for over a week before she even got on the phone to call me. You both are guilty of using variations of, \"we were busy with other clients with events now\" as excuses for your extreme delay in getting back to future business. I understand you have current events you have to manage but if you keep treating potential clients like this you won't have any business in the future to worry about. The worst part is I tried to overlook all of this because I liked your venue and convinced myself that this was my venue of choice but when I asked for contract you STILL took way too long to get it to me and used a myriad of excuses that made me feel like even less of a priority for reasons why it took you 2 days to send me a contract. \r\rI want to let you know that I am not writing this letter to vent pent up frustrations or to get something in return. I signed a contract with a venue over a week ago and I took this long to respond because I had a lot going on and frankly wasn't exactly sure on how I wanted to relay this information to you. I am writing this to you because you and your whole team need to know - including your outside \"preferred vendors\". You need to know that your level and consistency in communication is less than dire and that the disinterested vibe you give off to potential clients is losing you all money. It may not run you out of business but nonetheless it is hindering your ability to make even more of it and it is effecting your reputation. There are so many equally impressive venues in the Nashville area and I would encourage you and your team to look into the level of service that they provide to even their potential clients and incorporate them into your own business. It is sad that we will not being working together just because no one on your end could bother to pick up the phone and tell me why things were getting delayed or send a email within a reasonable about of time.
Reviewed on 14-02-2015
Anonymous (parent) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
As a parent who paid for the venue for my daughter's reception, my recommendation would be that you consider another venue. Cheekwood, of course, is so beautiful and elegant but extremely difficult as a venue choice. During the year that we worked with them, there were three different staffs. The communication was terrible. We had so many headaches in working with them as did some of our vendors.\r\rIn the end it cost us significantly more than ever expected!!!! The first staff we worked with led us to believe it would cost much less. They provide you with estimates that are not even close to reality. And the worst of all is that they did not honor part of our contract. They served a lower end liquor than we requested and also served the beer at room temperature. \r\rAs a native Nashvillian I have always been a supporter of Cheekwood. I used to go there frequently. However, I now realize that they are more interested in making money than providing a quality venue. How sad.\r\rI only hope they will learn to work with their clients and to live up to the contract they sign.\r\r
Reviewed on 18-10-2014
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
As a parent who paid for the venue for my daughter's reception, my recommendation would be that you consider another venue. Cheekwood, of course, is so beautiful and elegant but extremely difficult as a venue choice. During the year that we worked with them, there were three different staffs. The communication was terrible. We had so many headaches in working with them as did some of our vendors.\r\rIn the end it cost us significantly more than ever expected!!!! The first staff we worked with led us to believe it would cost much less. They provide you with estimates that are not even close to reality. And the worst of all is that they did not honor part of our contract. They served a lower end liquor than we requested and also served the beer at room temperature. \r\rAs a native Nashvillian I have always been a supporter of Cheekwood. I used to go there frequently. However, I now realize that they are more interested in making money than providing a quality venue. How sad.\r\rI only hope they will learn to work with their clients and to live up to the contract they sign.\r\r
Reviewed on 18-10-2014
a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Our wedding reception at Cheekwood was simply amazing. We had it in Botanic Hall, indoors, and it was the perfect venue. The great thing about Botanic Hall is that there are floor to ceiling windows surrounding the whole room, so you feel like you are in the lush Cheekwood Gardens but don't have to worry for a year if the weather will hold up. The Cheekwood staff was so helpful along the way, and they really allowed us to make our vision a reality. We brought the garden indoors, with trees, branches, lanterns, neutrals, and corals, with Jim Knestrick by Design. Guests were greeted with a glass of champagne and chambord, with southern culinary delights like mini sweet potato biscuits with thinly shaved country ham. The Corner Market Catering Company hit a home run. The Brandon Lay Band lit up the dance floor with country favorites like \"Wagon Wheel\" and other classic dancing tunes. Music City Tents and Events created the perfect ambiance with creative lighting, chandeliers, and table designs. Wedding planner Marcia Husband kept everyone on time, in check, and stress free. We simply loved Cheekwood and would not have changed a thing about our experience.
Reviewed on 07-09-2013
Our wedding reception at Cheekwood was simply amazing. We had it in Botanic Hall, indoors, and it was the perfect venue. The great thing about Botanic Hall is that there are floor to ceiling windows surrounding the whole room, so you feel like you are in the lush Cheekwood Gardens but don't have to worry for a year if the weather will hold up. The Cheekwood staff was so helpful along the way, and they really allowed us to make our vision a reality. We brought the garden indoors, with trees, branches, lanterns, neutrals, and corals, with Jim Knestrick by Design. Guests were greeted with a glass of champagne and chambord, with southern culinary delights like mini sweet potato biscuits with thinly shaved country ham. The Corner Market Catering Company hit a home run. The Brandon Lay Band lit up the dance floor with country favorites like \"Wagon Wheel\" and other classic dancing tunes. Music City Tents and Events created the perfect ambiance with creative lighting, chandeliers, and table designs. Wedding planner Marcia Husband kept everyone on time, in check, and stress free. We simply loved Cheekwood and would not have changed a thing about our experience.
Reviewed on 07-09-2013
Mary Jane Charriere (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-06-2013
Beautiful location, staff could have been more timely with price quotes and venue layouts.
Reviewed on 09-07-2013
Wedding Date 22-06-2013
Beautiful location, staff could have been more timely with price quotes and venue layouts.
Reviewed on 09-07-2013
Natalie Greenwell (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-06-2012
Beautiful site for wedding!
Reviewed on 03-07-2012
Wedding Date 16-06-2012
Beautiful site for wedding!
Reviewed on 03-07-2012
Jill Shockley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2012
I held my ceremony only at Cheekwood. The staff in the special events office was extremely good at responding quickly to all my inquiries and questions, and they were available and very helpful on the day of the wedding. They provided a really nice \"bride room\" for my bridesmaids and I to change and hang out in before the ceremony and even shuttled us over to the garden so I wouldn't have to walk in my dress.\r\rOf course, the gardens are gorgeous, so it's a great place for pictures. Plus they include a one-year family membership to the gardens when you have your wedding there, which sweetens the deal!
Reviewed on 16-05-2012
Wedding Date 27-04-2012
I held my ceremony only at Cheekwood. The staff in the special events office was extremely good at responding quickly to all my inquiries and questions, and they were available and very helpful on the day of the wedding. They provided a really nice \"bride room\" for my bridesmaids and I to change and hang out in before the ceremony and even shuttled us over to the garden so I wouldn't have to walk in my dress.\r\rOf course, the gardens are gorgeous, so it's a great place for pictures. Plus they include a one-year family membership to the gardens when you have your wedding there, which sweetens the deal!
Reviewed on 16-05-2012
Jennifer June Lay (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2011
Our wedding ceremony was at the Wills Garden and our reception was at The Frist Learning Center. Every detail of our wedding was perfect. We worked with Jenny Fyke in Cheekwood's events department and she couldn't have been any more perfect! Our personalities instantly clicked and she went above and beyond to make my day everything I wanted and more. \r\rEvery guest raved over both locations, the decorations and lighting. It was a fairy tale.
Reviewed on 13-09-2011
Wedding Date 27-08-2011
Our wedding ceremony was at the Wills Garden and our reception was at The Frist Learning Center. Every detail of our wedding was perfect. We worked with Jenny Fyke in Cheekwood's events department and she couldn't have been any more perfect! Our personalities instantly clicked and she went above and beyond to make my day everything I wanted and more. \r\rEvery guest raved over both locations, the decorations and lighting. It was a fairy tale.
Reviewed on 13-09-2011
Stacy Hubert (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2010
We worked with Cheekwood for approximately eight months before our wedding. We finally cancelled our contract with them because they were understaffed, unprofessional, established little trust in their ability to handle our reception. Most phone calls and emails went unreturned. When they were returned it was usually by someone new as the employee turnover was frequent. The experience was so frustrating we were willing to move our reception to another location just four weeks before our wedding. We were also willing to lose our deposits (as unfair as this was) just to stop dealing with them and to have more confidence that our wedding day was one we could enjoy.
Reviewed on 11-11-2010
16 Reviews, with a Rating of 4 out of 5.0Wedding Date 16-10-2010
We worked with Cheekwood for approximately eight months before our wedding. We finally cancelled our contract with them because they were understaffed, unprofessional, established little trust in their ability to handle our reception. Most phone calls and emails went unreturned. When they were returned it was usually by someone new as the employee turnover was frequent. The experience was so frustrating we were willing to move our reception to another location just four weeks before our wedding. We were also willing to lose our deposits (as unfair as this was) just to stop dealing with them and to have more confidence that our wedding day was one we could enjoy.
Reviewed on 11-11-2010
Contact Info for Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
| Contact | Value |
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| https://www.facebook.com/cheekwoodspecialeventsandweddings | |
| X (Twitter) | cheekwood |
| Cheekwood Estate & Gardens | |
| Website | www.cheekwood.org |
| Phone | (615) 354-6377 |
| Address | 1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN, 37205 |
| specialevents@cheekwood.org |
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