Ringing in 2017 with New Bling - Picking the Perfect Wedding Venue

Congratulations to all the newly engaged couples for 2017!  

It's about that time to get back to your daily routine after the holiday season; however, now it's the time where you spend all day pretending to "work" while instead going through countless Pinterest boards and Facebook pages searching for the the perfect place to say, "I do."

The first and one of the most important decisions in your wedding planning process is choosing the location of where to tie the knot.  From the styling of the space to the timings on the day, your wedding venue will dictate the majority of your decisions along the way.

1.  STYLE

Whether it's formal, vintage, traditional, indoor/outdoor, or rustic, the style you envision will be a big component in selecting where to host your big day.  Your ideal venue will work closely with you, problem-solving when necessary, to help your vision come true.  

Riverwood Mansion is conveniently located approximately 10 minutes from Opryland Hotel and 12 minutes from downtown Nashville, making it very convenient for the ultimate Nashville wedding.

Riverwood Mansion use of our southern mansion, outdoor garden area, and flexible pavilion space.

Unlike many other historic venues, the lower level of the mansion is available to use for your event. It is a beautiful area to display your food and cake, take pictures, and mingle and enjoy its’ history.

2.  WEATHER

Especially if you're planning to have part or your entire wedding outdoors, it's important to have a back-up plan in case of unreliable weather.  Make sure your guests will have access to an inside space or a tent.

With our large windows overlooking a garden area filled with trees streamed in twinkle lights, your guests are still able to enjoy the feel of an outside event with the comforts of being inside. Guests make their way into the mansion following the ceremony, while our staff turns the pavilion into your reception area in 5- 10 minutes.

Our 4,200 sq. ft. heated pavilion will hold up to 300 guests for an inside ceremony. We set up the ceremony just like it was planned for the garden including an arch and optional aisle decorations.

There is no additional charge for us to set up the ceremony in the pavilion and turn it over into the reception afterwards.

3.  PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

A successful event doesn't happen by accident - it's always a result of outstanding coordination of details. Wedding planning can be extremely stressful if you have a busy lifestyle and/or a limited timeline, so some venues offer complete coordinating packages, from decorations and flowers to music and rentals. 

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As a Riverwood bride, you have three personal meetings and unlimited e-mails and phone calls with our experienced in-house event consultants.  http://www.riverwoodmansion.com/contact/

4.  CATERING

Most couples choose to hire a caterer for their reception.  Does the venue have on-site or in-house catering services?  If so, it can be extremely convenient for logistical and planning purposes.  Not only will they help coordinate the wedding reception timeline and the flow of dinner, but they will also supply the table setting rentals, stock the bar, and prepare the wedding cake.

From modern to traditional, 8 Lavender Lane can work with you to customize a delightful menu that suits your tastes and compliments your own vision and style. We offer delicious food, extraordinary design, and spectacular service paired with unique menus to capture all styles of food.

All of our clients have the opportunity to work with our executive chefs when choosing their menu. Designing custom menus based on your tastes, theme, or dietary needs is a service we offer to ensure you have the day you’ve always dreamed of.

5.  PHOTOGRAPHY-FRIENDLY

Your photography should reflect the theme and style of your wedding.  For example, if you want the rustic, vintage style, the photographer will need a lot of soft, natural light.  From getting ready to the ceremony to the bridal portraits, make sure the venue has specific yet unique spots suitable for various shots.