The Ruskin Venues
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About This Vendor
One Property, Many Venues
Located in Dickson, TN, The Ruskin is a picturesque wedding venue. This 160-acre property offers a tranquil, private space where you can celebrate your milestone. It sits alongside the waters of Yellow Creek and offers a naturally beautiful backdrop to your wedding photography. The Ruskin was first founded in 1896, and has been carefully renovated to transform it into the picturesque event venue it is today. The property is home to several caves, landscaped gardens, and a waterfall, offering versatility no matter your wedding day vision. Coordinator Regina Cathey is on hand to help you make the most of your day here. She grew up exploring the venue and loves being able to help other people create memories there. Regina is happy to help you coordinate your day and bring your vision to life. The Ruskin has a selection of outdoor venues where you can host your ceremony and reception. The largest space, the Ruskin Cave, can seat up to 1,000 people for a grand gathering. You can also hold a smaller event here and have plenty of space for a dance floor. In the cave, you'll find a stunning fountain that sprays water 10 feet into the air and a natural pool. You can also celebrate in the open air in the Garden alongside 500 guests. Here, lush green lawns are bordered by towering laurels and dotted with potted evergreens. The get-ready rooms are close by for a short trip to the ceremony. You can also exchange vows by the waterfall, which offers a more intimate setting at a capacity of 30 guests. Twin Falls offers a tiered garden area for receptions, with a special platform also well-suited to ceremonies.
Amenities & Details
Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service Offerings SettingsGarden, Historic Venue, Park
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The Ruskin Venues Reviews
My husband and I had a lovely wedding at The Ruskin this weekend! We had the pleasure of working with the staff for the past two and a half years as we've planned our wedding. Everyone was always more than accommodating with our extremely specific needs. Our day was more perfect than I'd ever imagined it would be due in very large part to The Ruskin! As we left the next day, we lamented that we couldn't get married there again immediately. I'd recommend anyone interested in a beautiful venue with friendly and experienced staff book The Ruskin.
Reviewed on 02-10-2023
Would not recommend. Although my wedding was beautiful, the day was made so stressful by the Ruskin staff. The entire planning process was difficult due to rules that are ever changing. The venue is expensive and does not come with much! The owner and staff was rude. My day was gorgeous, but absolutely not worth the headache of dealing with them over the past year, and especially the day of my wedding
Reviewed on 19-09-2023
Wedding Date 22-05-2021
I initially had my heart set on an indoor wedding venue, but when COVID restrictions weren't being lifted, I turned to The Ruskin, and I am SO happy that I did! Regina is just lovely to work with, and is very personable. It is really nice to have access to the entire venue for the weekend. We were able to have our ceremony in the Garden and reception in the cave with a band. We also had our rehearsal dinner in the Rock House. I will say, that the Rock House does lack A/C, so the second floor especially was quite hot for our May wedding. It's been three months since we got married, and the main response I hear from people who attended is that they will never forget our wedding because it was in a CAVE! If you're looking for something unique, this is it!
Reviewed on 18-08-2021
Wedding Date 27-03-2021
If you’re looking for a venue that will leave your guests speechless, Ruskin Cave is it! When you see the price for a Saturday wedding and you realize that you have the entire place at your disposal; all the various sites for ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, etc you realize it’s well worth the money. Not to mention being able to have the place for several hours the day before for setup. It is a bit of a drive outside of nashville but you can definitely get your nashville wedding without the nashville price at the Ruskin. The staff there are wonderful and really go above and beyond for your big day! WeHad our dream wedding at Ruskin, 1000% worth it!!
Reviewed on 08-04-2021
Wedding Date 26-05-2019
The Ruskin is a beautiful and perfect place to have a wedding! Our guest absolutely loved the venue and are still raving about it days later. Each person on the staff is an absolute angel, especially Regina!!! She has been super helpful and accommodating since our first visit to the venue. The Cave, the garden, the waterfall, the college and the cabin on site are all absolutely breathtaking which is why my husband and I fell in love with the Ruskin at first sight. The Honeymoon cottage is absolutely worth including in your package after a long day of celebration because your feet will probably hurt if you plan to dance the night away. I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to have an event around gorgeous scenery. To the staff, thanks for everything, you all were amazing!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed on 29-05-2019
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
The venue was absolutely AMAZING! There is so many choices with this venue. I would recommend checking this place out.
Reviewed on 09-11-2018
Contact Info for The Ruskin Venues
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| https://www.facebook.com/theruskinvenues/ | |
| X (Twitter) | The Ruskin Venues |
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| Website | ruskinvenues.com |
| Phone | (615) 740-5502 |
| Address | 2803 Yellow Creek Rd, Dickson, TN, 37055 |
| kim@ruskinvenues.com |
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Meet the The Ruskin Venues Team
Regina Cathey (Coordinator) I grew up going to Ruskin as a child and I absolutely loved the grounds. For me, that has not changed; the serenity as I drive into the gate gives me a feeling of peace as well as pleasure. I may be new to the wedding industry, but I am experienced in the wedding business, participating in the planning and execution of many weddings. The beautiful grounds combined with the affordable price allow me to help you make your dreams come true.
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