Wedding Facilities at Cheekwood

The rental price for all of our beautiful ceremony sites include basic white folding chairs for up 250 guests (depending on location size). Other chair styles and color options are available at an additional charge.

The Wills Perennial Garden - The lush green terrace, graced by a wrought iron gazebo, provides a perfect setting for an outdoor wedding. The Wills Perennial Garden may be tented. The Wills Perennial Garden must be booked in conjunction with a reception site for the months of April, May, June, September and October. Exceptions are at the discretion of the rentals department.
• Capacity: 300 (late summer/fall 250)
• $1500 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit

The Herb Garden - Actually two connecting spaces with lovely flagstone flooring, the Herb Garden features historical column artifacts from the first Tennessee State Capital.
• Capacity: 125 seated / 150 standing.
• $1000 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit

The Burr Terrace Garden - This garden is a favorite for small weddings and gatherings. An arbor and fountain contribute to this lovely location.
• Capacity: 35 seated / 60 standing
• $700 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit

The Reflection Pool - A lovely site, it is a hidden expanse of formal garden with a reflection pool located on the western slope of the museum. The Reflection Pool must be booked in conjunction with a reception site for the months of April, May, June, September and October. Exceptions are at the discretion of the rentals department. This garden is not handicap accessible and transportation to the entrance is not available.
• Capacity: 120 seated / 150 standing
• $1,400 rental fee plus $500 refundable damage deposit

The Japanese Garden - This secluded garden features a covered pavilion overlooking a traditional Japanese arrangement of raked sand and rocks surrounded by pines. A small bamboo grove marks the garden's entrance. This garden is not handicap accessible and transportation to the entrance is not available.
• Capacity: 50 seated / 60 standing
• $1300 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit 

Special Events Lawn - This terraced lawn is adjacent to the Frist Learning Center and has view of the eastern slope of the museum grounds with a rock wall and lush trees. This site must be rented in conjunction with the Frist Learning Center reception site. This site is handicap accessible and in a close proximity to guest parking.
• Capacity: 300 seated
• $700 rental fee. No additional deposit required. 

Wedding Rehearsals
Your rental fee includes access to the garden for a rehearsal, which generally takes place the day prior to the wedding between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm. However, you must schedule your rehearsal through the Rentals and Catering Office. You may be assigned a time other than 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm depending upon bookings in the gardens for that day.

Rental Information
Hours - Cheekwood is available for wedding ceremonies and receptions after 5:00 pm. The Pineapple Room Restaurant is available after 5:00pm. The Potter Meeting Room and Massey Display Hall are available during business hours for meetings and luncheons. All events must end at 12 midnight.

Insurance - Cheekwood requires special insurance for private events. Please contact Cheekwood Rentals for information about the specific insurance needs for your event.

Capacity of Cheekwood's rental sites can vary depending on the specific needs of your event.
Please contact Cheekwood Rentals at 615.354.6377 to discuss your event.
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