The Cordelle is located in Downtown Nashville, less than one mile from Broadway and Music City Center. This award-winning venue is one of the last remaining Victorian homes in the area preserving the city’s historic charm. The space is known for its' expansive private garden, impeccable service and dramatic vaulted ceilings.
Find the perfect Outdoor Urban Oasis in The Cordelle Garden, a private green space that delivers the tranquility of a country hideaway, just steps from the action of Downtown Nashville. Shaded by an arching, hundred-year-old tree, enclosed by flowering crape myrtles and sentry-like arborvitaes, the 5,000-square-foot Cordelle Garden Lawn can comfortably accommodate tented and open-air events, with up to 250 seated guests.
The Cordelle's 1,000-square-foot covered patio stretches off The Victorian and The Great Hall. Inspired by the Classic Southern Porch, it offers more outdoor seating and mingling space, along with a picturesque perch for gazing out onto the Garden’s natural beauty. The Porch and Garden make the entire Cordelle space a unique gem in the heart of Nashville.
The Cordelle’s Great Hall was designed to mix bright, airy beauty with Historic Charm. The soaring Truss Ceilings and Westerly wall of Windows and Glass Doors bring in leafy views of The Garden & Covered Porch, allowing an abundance of natural Light. Easy access to the Covered porch, The Furnished Loft and The Victorian (as well as the Kitchen and Restrooms) make the Great Hall a comfortable place for wedding guests to congregate and explore. All the while, allowing attendees to come together in a way that custom-fits the individual needs of each Cordelle Event.
The Cordelle’s large Furnished Loft is a perfect complement to The Great Hall and Victorian below— with a spacious lounge, dining area, full wet bar, private bathroom and comfortable suite. The Loft space is a well-appointed flexible element that elevates your experience.
Brides and grooms searching for a Downtown Nashville Wedding Venue with Historic grandeur and charm will find both at The Cordelle. The Victorian has been renovated to preserve the charm of a historic home, while creating a gracious, inspired Downtown Nashville Event Space that could host some of life's most important moments.
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Mar-Jun and Sept-Nov.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Backyard
Garden
Historic Venue
Loft
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Service Staff
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Meet the team
The Cordelle Team
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The Cordelle opened its historic, arched doorway in 2014, under the stewardship of co-owners Leigh Watson, Nealy Glenn and Chandra Watson, longtime friends and creative entrepreneurs who shared a vision for creating the perfect downtown Nashville event venue. The goal to find a downtown Nashville wedding venue with luxury, charm and flexibility… out of this desire the CORDELLE was born. Meet our TEAM and Tour the Cordelle TODAY!
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4.9
out of 5.0
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The Cordelle is highly praised by reviewers for its beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces as well as professional and accommodating staff. Despite unpredictable weather, the venue easily accommodated last-minute changes and still provided a stunning setting for weddings. The venue's flexibility, communication, and attention to detail were highlighted, making it a top choice for couples looking for a Nashville wedding spot.
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Autumn D
5.0
2/23/2025
Loved our wedding at the Cordelle! Gorgeous venue! Excellent location, especially if you have out of town guests coming.
Sara B
5.0
1/26/2025
The Cordelle is revered as one of the best venues in Nashville and there is good reason for that. My husband and I could not have asked for a better venue. The staff were so wonderful to work with the whole process. Practically every vendor we worked with had worked with the Cordelle before which makes the process so much easier. We had to move our ceremony indoors due to the weather which they easily accommodated last minute and it was still beautiful. The venue is gorgeous and it was nice to be able to customize what we wanted for the day. It was perfectly intimate for our 75 guests and there was plenty of space to accommodate that. Love Cordelle, cannot recommend them enough.
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Caroline T
5.0
12/29/2024
We could not have asked for kinder staff or a more beautiful venue for our wedding! The Cordelle was the second venue my husband and I toured and as soon as we arrived we knew it was the place for us. We were greeted by name by the staff member (I believe her name was Devon) and were taken around the space on a private tour. We knew we wanted to have a venue with indoor and outdoor space since the weather in Nashville in early November tends to be pretty mild. Sadly it rained on our wedding day but thankfully there was plenty of room for our 140 guests inside and on the porch! We had a tent in the garden but most of our guests opted for seats on the porch or inside.
The indoor space is a blank canvas just waiting for your vision. We opted for minimal decor, using greenery/florals, candles, and bistro lights, and to us it was perfect! We had a nine-piece band (set up on the floor with no stage) in the Great Hall and reserved the Victorian for soft seating and bistro tables. Even with the band playing at top volume our guests sitting in the Victorian could converse comfortably. One of my favorite spaces in the whole venue is the Loft, it was one of the selling points for me during our tour! It’s perfect for getting ready, taking those small moment photos, and serving as a quiet place to recharge when you need it. My husband and I returned to the Loft right after the ceremony so that we could sit with each other for a moment and eat dinner before greeting our guests during their dinner hour.
We couldn’t recommend the Cordelle (or its other properties - we had our rehearsal dinner at the Estelle in East) and its staff more for anyone planning a special event.
Dallas B
4.0
12/16/2024
The Cordelle is such a beautiful venue but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t regret not taking a longer time to look at other places. The venue itself is gorgeous but comes with basically zero amenities (aside from 2 rolling bars and a table. That’s all that’s included.) And while it is very high-end, and has beautiful architecture, I would think again if an outdoor ceremony is important to you. It is so close to the highway that you can hear EVERY car pass by loudly. We were told the traffic sound really isn’t that bad on a weekend, which definitely wasn’t true. It was distractingly loud. So loud, in fact, that most of our guests didn’t even hear our ceremony (Although I can’t put all the blame on the Cordelle for that one, because our DJ did not have great equipment to counteract that). We also rented security for the night, and while my husband and I were having what was supposed to be a private last dance, the head of security came in and started watching tiktoks on his phone on full volume, which ruined the moment. Completely unprofessional and disrespectful. Aside from that, we loved the venue itself, and if you can afford it, and afford all of the rentals you’ll have to purchase in addition to it, it’s definitely worth it.
Lilyanne L
5.0
10/30/2024
The Cordelle is the perfect spot for a Nashville wedding. We hosted our October 2024 wedding there and it was great for our 95 guests. The staff was responsive and accommodating.
Haley S
5.0
10/14/2024
THE CORDELLE!!! I don't even know where to begin. We loved every minute of working with the Cordelle. It was the perfect venue for our special day and we are so grateful for them!
Bailey O
5.0
12/31/2023
The cordelle was such a beautiful venue and they were so professional. We also chose to do their bar program which was amazing. Our signature cocktails were so popular and they did an amazing job with the champagne wall. We loved our experience.
Meghan H
4.0
12/05/2023
The staff were all extremely kind and helpful. Venue is gorgeous and immaculately kept. Only complaints were they make you pay extra to have the heat lamps for cold nights and one of ours was broken. And they also make you pay to have the outdoor siding put down on the porch (like 300 dollars or something close). It’s something that is already installed they just have to untie it to open it. Also the traffic noise is pretty loud outside and was definitely competing with the loudness of the ceremony.
Morganne R
5.0
7/12/2023
As soon as we toured The Cordelle, we knew it had to be our wedding reception venue! The building is stunning--perfectly simple but with details that speak for themselves. The yard/garden area was so lovely (and shaded!) during cocktail hour and photos. The loft upstairs was a great green room for the band, and still provided enough room for the wedding party's belongings and space to change. The logisitics team was super easy to work with as well! We would'nt have changed anything about the evening!
Chelsea N
5.0
6/20/2023
The communication from the staff was excellent throughout the entire process - from when we did our venue walk-through, placed our deposit, and any questions we had throughout the year and a half we were planning our wedding. Their layout is programmed into allseated which made forming a layout extremely easy. Everything was executed perfectly the day of our wedding, with absolutely no stress placed on myself. The Cordelle has so many different picture-perfect backdrops, allowing us to only have to do wedding day pictures at the venue, instead of traveling all over Nashville. The only downfall with the venue is they typically have events every day, thus they were only able to have our rehearsal the morning before our wedding from 9-10 am, so we neglected to have a walk-through rehearsal at the venue prior to day-of.
Ayanna C
4.0
8/22/2022
My fiance and I got married on a Thursday at the Cordelle venue in Nashville, TN. The grounds of this venue are awesome and their overall professionalism is great. They have an event manager, a security guard that is present on the day, brides can use the bridal suite which comes very much in handy and if you would like a space where you can curate the vision, then you are able to select your own vendors and put that vision to life.
My only suggestion to couples is that this venue does require some imagination and it took a great deal of research and ideas to identify how we wanted to decorate our reception area and since we were planning this wedding ourselves - that felt a little stressful. Of course you can choose to keep the venue as is, but since you have to import everything (including chairs, tables, etc). In my opinion, the venue can look a little bland without a bit of pizzazz, but when you add your own style and twist to it; it is amazing!
Last thing, the logistical staff is very responsive and helpful (you get two walkthroughs before your wedding day), however, towards the end when we wanted to add an hour or two (and purchase those hours) to accommodate wanting to do all makeup and hair on-site, it appeared that the event manager had thoughts about adding hours since we needed to be out of the venue at a certain time - and since our wedding was a few days away, at the time it began to feel there was miscommunication with our coordinator and the venue manager as well unnecessary concern of the venue since we would be willing to be charged extra if we went over our original allotted time. Ultimately, we just paid for the extra hour and it all went well. But that was my only thing that I felt like could have been handled differently.
Also, for any couples looking to host a summer wedding here - make sure you have a rain plan and once the dancing started in the reception area, it began to feel very warm to the point we even had to turn up the AC & turn on the fans. So keep in mind your reception layout which could impact the circulation of air.
Elizabeth C
5.0
8/03/2022
Such a beautiful venue and an incredible team to work with! We had our ceremony outside and our reception indoors. It was so spacious and beautiful! I got ready for the big day in the upstairs loft and it was so airy, peaceful, and relaxed- just the way I wanted to start my wedding day!
The folks at The Cordelle are incredibly kind, responsive, and helpful- I am so grateful to have had them to work with in cultivating the perfect wedding day! :)
Amber E
5.0
11/29/2021
Where do I even begin?! As soon as I toured this venue, it took my breath away. It's absolutely stunning with a variety of spaces to gather. Everyone that works here was so friendly, responsive, and helpful. All of my guests raved over this venue on how beautiful, intimate and cozy it was. Thank you for having us and allowing us to create the most precious memories in this space!
Dayna S
5.0
5/13/2021
We got married at the Cordelle in April 2021 and had a wonderful experience! From our first tour with the Cordelle, we knew that the venue was absolutely perfect for us. The space is absolutely gorgeous, the location is great, the open vendor policy was extremely helpful, and the staff could not have been kinder. We loved that the venue had such a unique look. I would absolutely recommend the venue!
Cassie L
5.0
5/08/2020
Okay - the prettiest venue EVER!! The people that work at the Cordelle are so lovely! They are quick to answer emails, allow you to ask a million questions + are so kind! When I toured the Cordelle the girls that work there were beyond nice - they made us feel so welcome + allowed us to be ourselves! They are so easy to work with + I would recommend to anyone!!
They are so professional, very on top of things - without being bossy! They are so easy to work with and they are incredibly kind!!
So thankful to have our wedding at the Cordelle!
Response from The Cordelle on 05/11/2020
Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind and thoughtful review! It was our plea...
sure hosting you all.
Best - The Cordelle Team
Holly M
5.0
5/31/2019
We had our wedding at The Cordelle last month, and as someone who was adamant about getting married at a unique venue, it was an absolute dream. It is GORGEOUS and provides the perfect backdrop for literally any style / decor. Also, being able to get ready with my bridesmaids in the loft, as well as have both the ceremony & reception all at the same venue was a huge plus and alleviated a lot of wedding day stress. Not only that, but all of the staff was so helpful & accommodating leading up to the wedding & on the day of. We could not have asked for a more perfect place to host our wedding and I cannot recommend The Cordelle enough!!
Cyrana D
5.0
5/29/2019
The Cordelle staff were incredible from start to finish. We toured the venue on something like one day after inquiry and spent the following week trying to settle on a date. Everyone was patient and communicative. The Cordelle does their payment, communication, and production management through HoneyBook, which made everything very simple. As far as the venue itself, it was beautiful! Everything is clean, kept up very well, and the bridal suite is perfect for photos. Pretty much every angle, wall, corner is a great backdrop for photos! I highly recommend booking the Cordelle. It is the perfect canvas and the owners and staff are friendly and easy to work with!
Jessica G
5.0
12/28/2018
My husband and I just had our wedding reception there in December and absolutely loved the venue! The staff was easy to work with and the space is just so beautiful by itself we hardly had to bring much in. If you are looking for a space to really make your own and bring in exactly what you like I would highly recommend The Cordelle!
Mugs C
5.0
12/25/2018
Like our decision to get married and do it in Nashville, when something’s right you know it. Living in Santa Monica, California, we chose The Cordelle after a phone call, having never been to Nashville but knowing we had wanted to visit for years. Then, the moment we stepped foot inside, we knew we had chosen the perfect wedding venue. Through a labor of love, with care and attention to every detail, they have created a magical space where our vision took shape. The energy is fresh and alive, buzzing with possibility and anticipation, while also embracing a legacy and sense of place rooted in decades of existence in the heart of Nashville. We were two soon-to-be brides filled with excitement to have our wedding in Nashville. In the realm of enchantment known as The Cordelle, everyone was warm, welcoming, supportive and helped make our dream a reality.
Response from The Cordelle on 12/27/2018
Mugs and Deidra,
Thank you for hosting your beautiful wedding with us and for taking the t...
ime to share your experience! We wish you both all the best at this exciting time!
The Cordelle
Kristen H
5.0
12/18/2018
We LOVED The Cordelle! It is an absolutely beautiful and unique space with a gorgeous loft. We received so many compliments on our wedding. The staff was wonderful, especially the Logistics coordinator, Ashley. We were in contact with them often leading up to the wedding and they were so willing to answer any questions we have, make suggestions, and ensure our event went smoothly. I highly recommend The Cordelle.
Response from The Cordelle on 12/27/2018
Kristen, Thank you for taking the time to write this thoughtful review and share your "Cor...
delle Experience"! We wish you all the best at this exciting time!
The Cordelle
Jessica L
5.0
10/21/2018
We loved having the Cordelle for our wedding venue! It has such a beautiful mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, perfect for our late spring wedding. The loft space is so also warm and inviting, and it made the perfect place for us to get ready and relax on the day of the wedding. We also enjoyed that the Cordelle is a blank slate and has an open vendor policy, which allowed us to get exactly the look and feel that we wanted for our wedding day. Lastly, we loved the proximity to downtown Nashville, and all of our guests enjoyed being able to experience the nightlife of the city so easily after the wedding. The Cordelle was the perfect venue for our wedding, and we highly recommend it!
Response from The Cordelle on 12/27/2018
Jessica,
Thank you for hosting your special day with us and for taking the time to share y...
our "Cordelle Experience"! It is so important for other perspective couples to hear it from the source :) We wish you all the best! The Cordelle
Jennifer G
5.0
7/30/2018
We love the Cordelle!!! The flexibility is so wonderful with the open-vendor policy! The staff is all excellent! The communication portal is simple and so helpful!!! Highly recommend this wedding venue!!!!!!!!
Response from The Cordelle on 12/27/2018
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this 5 star review! You perso...
nal feedback is highly valued and greatly appreciated.
Wishing you all the best!
The Cordelle
Sarah O
5.0
1/03/2018
I booked the Cordelle before even seeing the space in person and it exceeded my expectations in size and beauty! I loved being able to use the upstairs loft for getting ready the day of—it was the perfect size and Mandy had coffee ready for us and let us come in even though we were almost 20 minutes early. The location was super convenient as well since it was close to the church where my ceremony was performed and also close to downtown, but not in the thick of all the traffic. They even gave my husband and myself a sweet, meaningful wedding gift! Such an amazing venue for weddings or really any event!
Chelsea M
5.0
11/30/2017
I cannot say enough good things about this space. The Cordelle captured our attention immediately because it was a blank slate and allowed us to customize our wedding exactly the way we wanted it.
The bridal suite gave my bridesmaids and I a comfortable place to relax and get ready before the wedding - not to mention it was absolutely gorgeous.
We had our ceremony in the backyard and didn't need to do much to make it look stunning and special. The reception/cocktail hour was held on the porch and inside and, coupled with other amazing vendors, it made for the perfect backdrop to a perfect day.
Sheri S
5.0
8/22/2017
My daughter and son in law were married and had their reception at the Cordelle on 8/12/17. The venue is absolutely beautiful with the exposed brick, Victorian windows and reclaimed wood. The ceremony and reception were held indoors and the porch and beautiful yard provided a lovely setting for the cocktail hour. When the sun set the French doors were opened to the porch so guests could enjoy both the indoor and outdoor spaces. The staff was welcoming, helpful and couldn't have been nicer from the first visit till the end of the wedding day. We kept hearing from our guests about what a gorgeous venue it was and how beautifully everything turned out.
Emma D
5.0
5/02/2017
We loved The Cordelle!! From the moment we stepped inside on our first visit to leaving our wedding reception. The venue is beautiful with the exposed brick and amazing wood floors! The venue is so beautiful, yet simple, so didn't need extravagant decorations.
We were sad we weren't able to utilize the garden area because of the weather, but the covered porch and inside ceremony turned out perfect! The staff was very helpful and welcoming. The bridal suite was the perfect place to get ready before the ceremony and large enough for the entire wedding party to relax in after pictures. We'd recommend The Cordelle to anyone!!
Spencer & Sarah C
5.0
4/25/2017
We recently photographed a wedding at The Cordelle and we highly recommend this beautiful venue! The staff were all super friendly and the building and grounds were gorgeous! The loft makes for very pretty pictures with the natural lighting and the really nice decor. We definitely recommend The Cordelle for your wedding venue!
Linly S
5.0
10/26/2016
The Cordelle was absolutely amazing. The venue itself is beautiful and classic. We hardly needed any decorations because it's so elegant on its own. The garden was the perfect place for our ceremony, then we easily transitioned to the porch for a cocktail hour, then inside for the reception. It was beyond perfect.
The staff was very helpful and friendly. They answered all of our questions, made suggestions, and had someone there the entire day of to ensure we had absolute peace of mind. We can't recommend it enough.
Jennifer W
5.0
7/05/2016
Words cannot describe how amazing the staff at The Cordelle is! From our first visit, we knew it was where we were going to get married. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and truly a blank slate that you can completely make your own. Every single person that we worked with was a dream! When the power went out right before our ceremony (not their fault - grid problem), the owner came by to check on us and see what she could do to make it better. They were so kind and as soon as the power was restored, the staff took fans and set them up in front of my husband and I to make sure we cooled off so we could go enjoy our party. Seriously, cannot speak highly enough of these fine people and the way they run their business!
Kaley P
4.0
10/06/2015
This venue is great for large parties and our wedding reception of 250 guests were easily accommodated. Very elegant and well designed space. It is costly for a blank venue. Make sure you determine a price on the front end as the price discussed in my initial meeting was different from the email quote I received later on because of my wedding date and the changing prices the following year. I was a little thrown off to think I found a reception venue for one price during our meeting only to be met with a substantially higher price in my email confirmation. However, overall the staff is incredibly accommodating and you have free reign to be creative with the space.
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