Wedding Facilities at Cheekwood

Cheekwood has a variety of unique sites for garden weddings. The gardens are available after 5pm until 7pm. The use of tents in the gardens is limited, and may incur an additional fee. The gardens can only be used for weddings, no receptions or parties. Access during daylight hours is limited to the reserved garden or reception location unless written permission is given to be elsewhere. This applies to both weddings and receptions held in designated buildings.
*The rental price for all of our beautiful ceremony sites include basic white folding chairs for up to 250 guests (depending on location size). Other chair styles and color options are available at an additional charge.

INTRODUCING! 

Nighttime/Twilight ceremonies featuring Light: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood
See below for specific gardens available from May-November, 2013
Ceremony times from 6:30pm-8:30pm

BURR TERRACE GARDEN
This garden is a favorite for small weddings and gatherings. An arbor and fountain contribute to this lovely location.
• Capacity 25 seated; 45 standing
• $700 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit
• Light Fees: $1000 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit


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. 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 Cheekwood Special Events Department.
• Capacity 300 seated
• $1500 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit
• Light Fees: $1800 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit


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.
• Capacity 50 seated; 65 people standing
• $1300 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit
• Light Fees: $2000 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit


HERB GARDEN
Actually two connecting spaces with lovely flagstone flooring, the Herb Study Garden features historical column artifacts from the first Tennessee statehouse.
• Capacity 125 seated; 150 standing
• $1000 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit

REFLECTION POOL
A lovely site, The Reflection Pool is a hidden expanse of formal garden and 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 Cheekwood Special Events Department.
• Capacity 120 seated; 150 standing (not handicap accessible)
• $1400 rental fee plus $500 refundable damage deposit

HOWE GARDEN
Originally Wildings, a mid-20th century private garden at the East Nashville home of self-trained horticulturalist Mrs. Harry A. (Cora) Howe-was moved to Cheekwood in 1969. The extensive renovation of the Howe Garden was completed in 2012. This lovely garden includes a water feature, thatched cottage, extensive stone work, and the original iron gates from the Wildings Garden. The Howe is rented on a limited basis Spring through Fall. Check with your events coordinator to assure your date is available.
• Capacity 125 seated; 150 standing
• $1300 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit
• Light Fees: $1600 rental fee plus a $200 refundable damage deposit

SPECIAL EVENTS LAWN
This terraced lawn is adjacent to the Frist Learning Center and has a 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 close proximity to guest parking.
• Capacity 300 seated
• $700 rental feel. 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. Because of our new exhibit, Light: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood, all rehearsals must be completed by 5:00 pm, May - November, 2013. We will be opened to the public these nights and will have Special Events happening in most areas on the grounds. Thank you for your corporation.

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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