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Updated Apr 28, 202615 Wedding Venues in Memphis, Tennessee, You'll Love
From music legends to historic spaces, Memphis wedding venues bring all of that Southern charm.
Updated Jul 06, 2021
Tennessee natives and those out-of-state alike will fall in love with the variety of wedding venues that Memphis and the surrounding area have to offer. From historic musical sights and museums to beautiful barns, Tennessee has just about every style of wedding venue covered. Whether you want your ceremony to be indoor or outside, more modern and chic, or in a secluded garden, Memphis has everything to offer with its incredibly unique Southern flair – even separate from nearby Nashville. From carousels to European castles to getting married on Elvis Presley's street in Graceland, these elegant, vast outdoor spaces are incredibly glamorous and eccentric.
Heartwood Hall in Piperton, Tennessee
This venue on 25 acres of beautiful farmland includes rustic-chic indoor and outdoor wedding spaces for a picture-perfect special day. The Southern charm mixed with the overall romantic nature of the courtyards, the grand barn and the stunning Four Seasons Garden make Heartwood Hall a romantic getaway that simply screams Tennessee. Up to 300 guests can be accommodated in this reception space, and the little white glass chapel makes for an elegant ceremony backdrop. Should you choose an indoor event, the Barn features large windows, tall beam ceilings, and incredible hardwood floors throughout.
Old Dominick Distillery in Memphis, Tennessee
If you're looking to get married in a unique, more industrial space, Old Dominick Distillery on Front Street in downtown Memphis is the place for you. An indoor, historical event space that doubles as a brewery, this location is perfect for couples looking to highlight craft spirits and tastings. The space is known for its rooster logo, which soars high above the rooftop of the distillery. The venue is very modern and bare-boned, with a focus on reflecting the pre-prohibition era in which Old Dominick's was founded. For fans of whiskey, gin, bourbon, vodka and more, the Distillery will certainly have cocktail hour covered.
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Graceland's Chapel in the Woods in Memphis, Tennessee
You don't have to go to Nashville to get that historic music vibe: Elvis Presley fans will swoon over this wedding venue, a picturesque venue with wood-beam ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and beautiful antique wood accents. It's an ideal location for more intimate ceremonies, up to 100 guests, and was used in the Hallmark movie "Wedding at Graceland." Surrounded by Presley's historic Graceland estate, the chapel is tucked away in the woods, so don't worry about tourists interrupting. To get ready, the Graceland Chapel also features large get-ready rooms, and the staff is committed to perfecting every detail of your ceremony.
The Columns at One Commerce Square in Memphis, Tennessee
Appropriately named The Columns on Main Street is a former bank lobby, with classic Greek and Roman architecture styles throughout. Beautiful tall columns line the walls for a luxurious overall vibe, and has over 20,000 square feet of space. It's the perfect venue for weddings on the larger end: able to host up to 800 guests. With antique gold metal accents and two rooms for your ceremony and reception, the Columns is an indoor space full of rich history and glamour. You'll feel as though you're hosting your wedding day in a palace ballroom in this stunning space.
Metal Museum in Memphis, Tennessee
A perfect outdoor reception space for larger weddings with over 300 guests, the Metal Museum is as stunning as it is convenient. It is a mere 20 minutes from the airport, and in the heart of the city surrounded by multiple hotels for guests to stay overnight if need be. A unique metal gazebo can be used on-site as the centerpiece for your ceremony, or another incredible backdrop along with the looming trees and lush natural setting. The outdoor space can also be tented, with multiple acres of space to explore as well as a sculpture garden made for incredible photos.
The Historic Cadre Building in Memphis, Tennessee
This romantic ballroom will have you and your guests falling in love throughout the entire day. With grand staircases, beautiful metal detailing and cascading chandeliers decorating every room, this stunning historic building can accommodate over 300 guests for your reception and wedding ceremony. With clean, chic features, tall ceilings and sparkling lights in every room, the Cadre Building will make you and your fiancé feel like absolute royalty. It can be customized to your taste, but the expansive, luxurious feel of the building and reception spaces are sure to wow you just as much on their own.
Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, Tennessee
This sprawling 96-acre garden is perfect for the most intimate to large 600-guest weddings; it makes for a beautiful backdrop to say "I do." With a structured wood-beam, chapel-style pavilion as a stunning backdrop for your ceremony, the Memphis Botanical Garden has a unique array of trees, shrubs and plants to make your wedding feel ethereal. The garden also has a variety of water features, fountains, bridges and more, which mean that all of your pictures will feel unique and have a beautiful natural background.
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White Raven Manor in Brownsville, Tennessee
From two to 200 guests, the luxurious White Raven Manor just an hour from Memphis is a beautiful, private estate to host your wedding. This special event venue offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, including an English Ivy Patio, Wisteria Garden, balcony, English Gardens, Ballroom and Piano Bar give you a multitude of options for your special day. With nine acres of manicured grounds and a Tudor-style mansion with vintage accents, this modern-yet-traditional space is great for couples who want a secluded, glamorous day. Not to mention the get-ready rooms are on-site, in the repurposed Wine and Whiskey Cellars.
Pink Palace Family of Museums in Memphis, Tennessee
The Pink Palace is not just an incredibly elegant, spacious wedding venue fit for royalty; the Pink Palace Family of Museums also offers a wide range of options for ceremonies in a variety of unique locations. The Palace itself has beautiful marble stairs and luxurious arched ceilings, but if that isn't quite for you, you can also celebrate with your wedding party under the star in the Sharpe Planetarium, for example. The dedicated team is full-time and ready to help with any and all aspects of your wedding, and the giant courtyard is another lovely option, rain or shine.
Castle Pines – Home of Chestershire Castle in Luray, Tennessee
A European-style castle in the beautiful Tennessee area? Yes, please! This stunning castle will give couples the fairytale wedding of their dreams. Castle Pines is an outdoor venue, and the castle itself serves as a picturesque background for your ceremony, wedding reception and all of your photos. Fully equipped with towers, a drawbridge, stunning lantern-covered stone walls, courtyards and pointed arches perfect for photo-framing, this venue is unlike any other in the area and will make for a standout event for guests and the couple alike.
Esplanade in Cordova, Tennessee
Another venue in Tennessee on the more affordable side for pricing, the Esplanade is a Spanish-inspired redbrick conference center building with a large ballroom-style event center that you can make uniquely yours. With a dome entrance that lets in ample natural light over the decorated tile floor, the Esplanade can host over 300 guests indoors, or outdoors surrounded by waterfalls. For the more eccentric, stylish couples, the mix of columns, fountains, and zebra carpeting make the banquet hall as unforgettable as it is intriguing, dressing rooms included.
The Memphis Grand Carousel Pavilion and Ballroom in Memphis, Tennessee
Your first thought when you think of the Children's Museum of Memphis may not be 'wedding venue,' but after recent renovation, the venue is available in the evenings with an incredible centerpiece: the Dentzel Carousel, created in 1909. It's an elegant venue with just the right amount of fun, perfect for weddings and easy to integrate themes into as well! A separate reception area is included as well, but the beautifully lit Memphis Grand Carousel Pavilion under a grand vaulted ceiling is quite unlike the traditional special events space.
Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee
This versatile garden venue covered 17 acres of beautiful gardens and indoor/outdoor spaces to suit any couple on their wedding day. There is a perfect glow of natural light in every room, from skylights to tall, sprawling windows, both of which offer incredible views of the surrounding woods. Rustic-chic, clean and full of sunlight, Dixon Gallery and Gardens is a great choice for couples who love the outdoors and want to wed surrounded by nature. There is also on-site catering by Park+Cherry, which can help make planning your day even easier than choosing this garden wedding venue.
Crazy K Ranch in Michie, Tennessee
With three separate event spaces ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 square feet, the Crazy K Ranch has a space for whatever size wedding you want to host. With beautiful rustic details, tall, wood-beam ceilings and vintage accents that truly ring Southern style, this barn venue is a secluded and elegant place to host your special day. The best part? Crazy K makes overnight stays simplified with eight on-sight cabins and six hotel rooms for guests. The event planners at Crazy K are dedicated to helping you make the day perfectly yours, and the staff is right there with you from planning to execution.
Memphis National Golf Club in Collierville, Tennessee
This venue brings together all of the Tennessee charms with the outdoor beauty and elegance of a country club setting. The Memphis National Golf Club is ideal for smaller weddings of up to 200 guests, whether you choose an indoor or outdoor space. Beautiful lakeside views surround the club, with elegant details like iron furnishings and waterside balconies. The indoor space features ample natural light and sophisticated seating arrangements, making it the perfect serene place to get married. On-site caterers will make it even easier to plan your big day.
