NASHVILLE WEDDING VENUES:
CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN & MUSEUM OF ART
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
1200 Forrest Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
The Perfect Wedding
Big Events Wedding provides premier wedding planning services in the Nashville area. For over 25 years it has been our privilege to earn the trust of our clients and to deliver cherished memories that last a lifetime. We are well-versed in the many facets of planning, designing, and staging a dream wedding.
Throughout the years, one of our favorite wedding venues to work with is Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art. The possibilities are endless at Cheekwood. The landscape features lush rolling hills, numerous beautiful gardens, open lawns, ponds, fountains, a reflecting pool, and the Cheekwood Mansion. There are several event spaces to suit a variety of wedding types and sizes.
Let’s take a closer look at what Cheekwood has to offer.
Overview: Getting Married at Cheekwood
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art is an elite wedding venue located in Nashville, TN. It provides an abundance of picturesque settings for rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and wedding receptions. This historic site was originally built by the Cheek family of Maxwell House Coffee fame.
The breathtaking botanical garden deviates from the traditional ballroom wedding. But don't misunderstand, Cheekwood is classic in every way. They offer a variety of unique indoor and outdoor options that are scattered throughout the 55-acre Botanical Garden and Museum of Art. It’s the perfect place to host a dream wedding in Tennessee. Cheekwood is without a doubt one of the most beautiful garden wedding venues in the United States.
Cheekwood Wedding Venue Highlights
Capacity: 500
Event Spaces: 9
Venue Type: Historic, Mansion, Museum, Garden
Wedding Style: Classic
Setting: Indoor, Uncovered Outdoor
Ceremony: Outdoor only
Reception: Indoor/Outdoor
Catering Options: Choose from list
Alcohol Options: Provided
Time Restrictions: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Cheekwood Amenities
Private Dressing Areas for Bride & Groom
Coat Check
Set-up & clean-up
Onsite Manager for Event
Kitchen Facilities
Parking Lot & Event Security Provided
Chairs Provided for Ceremony
Dance Area
Cheekwood Restrictions
Decorations Must Be Approved
Must Have General Liability Insurance
No Rice, Confetti, Bird Seed, etc.
Outside Catering Must Be Approved
Amplified Music Allowed Indoors & Outdoors
No Smoking
Alcohol Provided By Venue
Music Curfew at 11:00pm
Garden Wedding Venues at Cheekwood
Wills Perennial Garden
Maximum Capacity: 300 seated guests
Perfect for: Wedding Ceremonies
The Reflecting Pool
Maximum Capacity: 120 seated guests
Perfect for: Wedding Ceremonies, Elopements & Cocktail Hour
Howe Garden
Maximum Capacity: 200 seated guests
Perfect for: Wedding Ceremonies
The Herb Garden
Maximum Capacity: 150 seated guests
Ideal for: Wedding Ceremonies
The Japanese Garden
Maximum Capacity: 50 seated guests
Ideal for: Wedding Ceremonies
Burr Terrace Garden
Maximum Capacity: 35 seated guests
Perfect for: Wedding Ceremonies & Elopements
Massey Hall
Maximum Capacity: 300 seated guests or 400 standing guests
Perfect for: Wedding Receptions, Dinners & Meetings
Cheekwood Mansion
Maximum Capacity: 50 seated guests for indoor
Swan Lawn Capacity: Varies - Requires Tent & Floor Rental
Perfect for: Wedding Receptions & Dinners
Frist Learning Center & The Frist Lawn
Maximum Capacity: 250 seated guests
Perfect for: Wedding Receptions & Cocktail Parties
Big Events Wedding: Full Service Wedding Planning
If you dream of having a fairytale wedding in Tennessee, consider getting married at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Big Events Wedding has coordinated and planned many weddings at Cheekwood over the years. All with stunning results! We are familiar with the logistics, restrictions, and possibilities of a Cheekwood wedding. Big Events Wedding provides the following expert wedding planning services & more:
