Riverwood Mansion

of the crew. Cora is an absolute radiant joy to be around and was so understanding of our vision and needs. Having her as a point of contact saved me (the bride) so much stress. She went above and beyond in everything she did to help coordinate our big day and we truly could not say enough great things about her!!! We could not have asked for a better day of coordinator and it was a BLESSING to have her expert knowledge in anything and everything wedding related. Joyce was our ceremony director and we were just blown away at how smoothly everything went because of her. She is spunky, energetic, fun, sweet and raw and we just feel so lucky to have had her there helping run the show. She did a fabulous job of understanding our wants and needs and seamlessly directed the ceremony to perfection. Aside from all the staff that helped make our day so perfect, Riverwood Mansion holds a palpable magic charm that fills you with warmth and joy. The venue is absolutely stunning with its towering magnolias and giant white pillars that draw you in. The inside has been kept pristine and quite literally takes you back in time. We felt our guests had such a wonderful evening in the reception area where there was ample room to dance, eat, and drink our hearts out! The orange glow of October on the trees was an added bonus and it was overall the most magical day of our lives. So with that I give this venue a 5 star review and wish the staff and venue all the prosperity in the wedding industry. Thank you for everything Riverwood!

having a beautiful venue with beautiful indoor & outdoor options wasn't enough, our guests are also still raving about how incredible the food and service was as well!

and everyone involved in the coordination of the event was outstanding, their knowledge and expertise left no stone unturned, which led to a flawless experience for all of us. The staff working the reception were remarkable. Their attention to detail and their efficiency, along with their kindness and ability to make us feel at home were beyond reproach. Their intuitiveness allowed them to know what we needed and wanted before we did. The food was off the charts and the whole evening was better than anything we could have envisioned. Their hard work and effort behind the scenes as well as the day of the ceremony was evident throughout, it was an event to remember for all of us and we are blessed to have found and chosen the Riverwood for such a memorable occasion.

ours, we look at each other and say, "Ours was the best." As a former wedding planner myself, I know very well the hard work that goes into weddings - the preparation and the day-of execution. I had high expectations for all my vendors, and Riverwood absolutely blew me away with their professionalism, attention to detail, and thorough communication. No question was left unanswered, and no detail was left out of the planning process. Landry and her team are amazing. Part of the appeal of Riverwood was the all-inclusive aspect. We had a relatively short engagement by today's standards (9 months) and we were also competing with 2020 overflow/postponed COVID weddings. It was a huge relief to know that everything we needed would be included and we wouldn't have to piecemeal our reception vendors together on short-ish notice. Pandemic notwithstanding, this part of Riverwood is worth its weight in gold. The vendors they contract with are first-rate, and honestly I would have chosen them whether they were included or not! The catering team was fantastic and the food was delicious. We got so many compliments on our seated/served meal. I also loved working with Caprice, the florist. I had a *vision* and she brought it to life with perfection! We did decide to upgrade to a band, so I can't speak to the included DJ. We also had the ceremony at our church. The only snafu (that I'm aware of) was a mistake on our end. We almost ran out of wine! Landry brought the issue to our attention before it became problematic; unfortunately our priest wasn't able to work any miracles using the water, but my brother-in-law was able to make a quick run and no guest was any the wiser. Perhaps coming up on our one-year anniversary is making me extra sentimental, but I would not change a single thing about our wedding at Riverwood. It was absolutely perfect.

e. Joyce, the ceremony director, is an angel! Everyone that interacted with her had only positive things to say, and she was the shining star of the night. The food was good, but I think extremely over-priced for what it actually is, but overall the taste was good which at the end of the day is what matters. DJ Chris is wonderful as well - responsive, nice, and overall a joy to work with. She ensured that the guests were happy and kept them out on the dance floor. We mainly worked with Landry during the planning process, and we loved her! She is just so positive and assuring and made the planning less stressful. It is also nice to drop off additional decorations the week of and going over the location of each decoration in order to alleviate any last minute questions the day of. Cons: We were married on an extremely hot July day. However, the mansion was HOT inside. The bridal suite upon our arrival was hot (to the point where a bridesmaid asked if she could go downstairs where it was cooler), the mansion for the guests during the cocktail hour was hot, and althought it was an extremely hot day, I just expected it to be cooler, especially since you pay additional to have the pavilion air conditioned. Also, you there is no rehearsal the night before as as wedding or other event can be booked. You can pay extra to have your Rehearsal the morning before but this was not possible since our entire bridal party was traveling from out of town. So, we had to have ours the day of (so I couldn't be there), and there were many little details that I wish I could have changed that I didn't think about and would have only have thought about if I had been at the rehearsal. So instead, I didn't notice until I was walking down the aisle. The amount of time at the venue is also super short unless you pay to add additional time ($500/hour). Lastly, since it is a historic venue, there are many, many rules, and I think that is just something that I wish I would have taken into account when picking a venue. Not particularly for myself, but for my family and friends that were there for our big day that had many complaints -mainly just for our parents because I hate that they had negative experiences that evening. I didn't learn about this until after our Honeymoon but obviously you don't want anyone talking about the negative things of the day instead of the positives. Overall, the venue is absolutely beautiful but with any venue/vendor, ensure that you understand all the details.

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ecution a breeze! ❤️

hank you to all your staff as well.

o professional, and literally made our dream wedding way more than magical and amazing for us. We truly appreciated the fact that their location is beyond beautiful, and that they truly work with vendors that they would use themselves. Our package came with DJ, caterer with cake, musician for our ceremony, and florist! Like my goodness, HOW AMAZING! As a bride from Texas, this made wedding planning much easier for us. We really had to just search for our own photographer/videographer, but everything else was handled by them. We enjoyed our meeting to pick our signs, colors for linens/table cloths, dinnerware, table decor, arbors, table decor, outside decor… and their options were MORE than enough. They do a great job of assigning you a person so that you can work with them directly, and they help you til the day of the wedding, they work with your vendors to ensure all planning the day of goes well and the set up, they create a timeline for the day of your wedding, they have a ceremony directory that comes with your package as well, which makes your day MUCH smoother. Honestly, they covered SO much for us, that it made every penny spent with them SO worth it. Emails were timely, they would go above and beyond with ideas to help you create your dream wedding. There’s not a thing I would change about this venue. All our guests were so shocked at my husband and I, but honestly, I couldn’t have done it without Morgan and Joyce and Cara who helped put our wonderful day together with the best vendors in Nashville they could work with. DJ Chris, amazing! The musicians were superb! They give you long lists of suggestions based on the instrument you pick and what would sound great and ideas for processionals, etc. The food, dear lord! Compliments galore on how tasty the food and cake was. The servers that helped pass out the food/drinks/pick up tables, also helped you carry your food and go up and down the few stairs for the handicapped guests we had. Our florist, Caprice with Enchanted Florist, knew we had a budget, and when I walked into the venue, I couldn’t BELIEVE what our budget gave us! I was so emotional and overjoyed on how hard EVERY vendor with Riverwood worked to make our dreams come true for our special day. I could go on and on and on! Thank you for being SO wonderful Riverwood!!!!! I cried so much on my wedding day! Yall go above and beyond on your friendliness and service, and the crazy part, it was ALL genuine! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

. I wouldn't have wanted our day to be anywhere else!

uld picture our own day being at Riverwood Mansion. Riverwood also offers the option to use their own supplies such as plates, silverware, tablecloths and linens, and any décor for all themes and ideas! This was a blessing as wedding costs can add up very quickly and having a lot of those wedding items included was a dream. Morgan was so responsive and attentive to any changes or updates we wanted to make and ensured no single detail was forgotten. Morgan and Joyce coordinated the wedding day of our dreams, and we will forever be grateful to them and the entire Riverwood team! This place truly is a hidden gem of Nashville and has the best wedding team around!

s so sad. We ended up using the rain plan and having the ceremony inside! It turned out way better than I could have ever imagined! I worked with Landry and she was the best at answering all of my questions and helping me plan everything. The all inclusive aspect of the venue was such an amazing part because I was in such a busy season of life. I truly am so thankful for the staff and the venue for making wedding planning so easy and for making our wedding day the most beautiful & fun day of my life!!

put your personal stamp on, or interact well with their staff. Immediately I noticed a difference with Riverwood. They were genuinely excited to host our wedding and in helping make it our own. I know they host many weddings, but we never felt like another number. They remembered even the smallest details about my wedding that I had forgotten myself. With all of their amazing communication/responsiveness and organized meetings, they felt like family by the time of the wedding. They took care of us like family. Joyce and Morgan were always nearby to get us anything that we could possibly want on the day of. All other staff were equally amazing. My family and friends from all over the country were shocked how perfect each detail was, from the staff coordinating each wedding day task and decoration, to the delicious and warm food, to the perfectly mixed cocktails. They genuinely felt excited to be in such a stunning, historic space and cannot stop talking about it! Not only that, but my family was off the hook for set up and tear down-type tasks and could genuinely enjoy each moment of my wedding alongside me. These are memories I will always have, thanks to Riverwood! We can't wait to visit again and already miss working with them. The best day of our lives hands down.

Especially during this pandemic time, I wasn't worried about vendors canceling on me or over-stressing on planning a destination wedding. The venue itself is beautiful and classic, and all the vendors were phenomenal to work with! Also, I couldn't have been more thankful for the Riverwood staff because right as the ceremony started, it started pouring down rain. Riverwood staff quickly jumped into action and streamlined everything into my backup ceremony venue! All my guests complimented how wonderful the staff was, how beautiful the venue was, how excellent the food was, and overall everyone, especially me, loved the experience! They have a great wedding planning team, helped me stay within my budget, and helped create the wedding of my dreams! If you are open to a destination wedding or live in the area, you cannot go wrong with choosing Riverwood!

mily and friends couldn’t stop talking about how great they both were throughout the whole day. Having a rain plan is a huge plus, it ended up storming on our wedding weekend and we made the call to move our ceremony inside the parlors of the mansion. Morgan made sure that the ceremony space was gorgeous and we were so happy with our decision! Chef Eric’s food was incredible and we’ve gotten so many compliments on our dinner and cake. Cora and Morgan helped with our planning and I truly do not think I could have planned a wedding without them. They made everything so easy and were so quick to answer all of my questions (and reassure me that things would work out when I got nervous)! Overall, our day was perfect. Riverwood is the best venue and has the best team around!

was a delicious meal and original appetizers, beautiful floral, wonderful music, and special features throughout the evening. Ms. Joyce kept up on time for the ceremony and Landry made sure everything ran smoothly. She made an extra effort to help us pull off an epic Father of the bride speech that our family and friends and still talking about. Many of our guests also commented on the beautiful venue and how personal they felt the ceremony was. Multiple guest said it was the most fun they have ever had at a wedding. I feel Riverwood help make our daughter’s wedding a reflection of their style and personality. I couldn’t imagine having another group of people to work with on such an important night. We will be talking about this special night for a long time. Thank your Riverwood Mansion!!

y all of the way from our first meeting up through the end of our event. She took all of our craziness in stride and we had a fantastic time planning everything with her. They say nobody ever remembers the wedding food, but two weeks later and we are all still talking about the plates Chef Eric was able to whip up for our guests and us. The Riverwood team went above and beyond in every aspect, and made sure that our day was perfect. You'd be hard pressed to find a better wedding venue than Riverwood Mansion. To say our day was perfection would be an understatement.

was perfect for us! It enabled us to save time, money, and stress cause they made the WHOLE thing easy! 10/10 recommend them!

t in every detail. I didn’t have to worry about a thing and just enjoyed the wedding! Upon meeting our wedding day coordinator, Joyce, I realized she had everything well in hand and would make sure all went according to plan! Her experience and love of weddings put us immediately at ease. The vendors they recommend are truly top notch and Caprice with Enchanted Florist created an enchanted storybook wedding and reception. Everyone was raving about the flowers! The musicians provided beautiful music for the ceremony and were exactly what we had hoped for. The food was absolutely delicious. Within walking in the reception, at least four people immediately told me the food was amazing and that continued throughout the evening. You couldn’t find a more beautiful setting for your special day! Thank you so much for making our big day so special and one that we could enjoy and remember forever!!

could have been a recipe for disaster! The planning you did ahead of time and the great communication with both of us really worked and a gorgeous wedding with wonderful food, beautiful flowers and an orchestrated event was enjoyed by us and our guests! Thank you is not enough! But we are extremely thankful to both of you and the fabulous staff for such a fine day! Our hearty applause to all of you! Encore!

photos and didn’t see the venue until two days prior. So happy to say the place looks just like the photos! It was decorated for Christmas which was stunning! I also couldn’t get over all of the gorgeous chandeliers. The venue was absolutely perfect for our intimate wedding.

lanning meetings and follow up to the day of, it was the perfect day! What sets this venue apart is the space of the venue. Our guests could roam the gardens, the beautiful, spacious rooms inside the mansion, enjoy a walk around the grounds, or chat amongst family and friends in the tented area. We've received many comments from guests how comfortable and safe they felt during the entire event and we are so glad we found this beautiful hidden gem that is tucked away in our very own neighborhood. Thank you to the incredible staff for the wedding of our dreams (even during a pandemic)!

Landry & Joyce who made sure every detail was in place so that we could enjoy the day. Our guests had a great time, but most important, the bride and groom were extremely happy with everything!

n begin to express how much fun was had by both of our families on the big day bc of the seamless nature of the event. That takes a team that knows what they are doing. We had a blast and so did all of our guests. Additionally, the pictures we have seen so far are phenomenal. I want to mention that our wedding was in September and yes it is hot in Nashville in September but they made sure to give us the option to have AC in the beautiful reception tent attached to the mansion- I wanted to mention it due to the fact another review made it sound as if in warmer months you shouldn't book this venue. That's not the case at all. Don't miss out on this amazing venue! You will not regret it. 10/10 would recommend!