All the essentials you'll need ... All the service you'll want.
Our “Elegant Essentials” package was designed for the busy bride who wants the main essentials but likes the freedom to choose the options and some vendors. With the “Elegant Essentials” package your linens, tables, chairs, dinnerware and an elegant choice of menus are included. You choose the rest!

Included in your Riverwood “Elegant Essentials” Wedding Package:

• Nashville’s most romantic antebellum Mansion
• Use of the entire downstairs of Riverwood Mansion
• Eight acres of park-like grounds for your enjoyment
• Exclusive use of the grounds, pavilion, and mansion
• Private parking onsite with parking attendants to show your guests where to park
• Nashville’s only tented, heated pavilion with full white draping on the ceiling
• Two gorgeous chandeliers hanging at the top of the pavilion and 3 round crystal chandeliers over the beverage area
• Three full glass chandeliers hanging in the Triple Parlor
• 10 up-lighting canisters lining the perimeter of the pavilion
• Master designed gardens with multiple ceremony locations
• Complete wedding and reception planning with meetings, unlimited phone calls and emails
• Professionally trained staff, 12 years experience, coordinated over 600 weddings
• Dedicated Wedding Coordinator
• Full Service Staff of 5-8 people
• Rain predicted? Cold snap? No worries! We always have a back-up plan included.
• A two hour Bridal Portrait session prior to your wedding day with use of bridal changing suite
• Our “famous” Butterfly Bench perfect for pictures
• Original antique lamp posts from Church Street line the driveway the quests enter
• A professionally trained Ceremony Director for your ceremony
• A beautiful bridal changing suite with mirrors everywhere
• A groom’s changing room is available prior to the ceremony
• A family lounge with candelabras and water cooler for your early guests to enjoy
• Enjoy a Riverwood Mansion exclusive… a private dinner just for the bride & groom to share a special moment
• A fully coordinated reception with a timeline and layout
• Your cake will be cut and served to your guests at no charge
• Our reception seating at 48” round tables provide the perfect intimate setting for your guests
• Choose from a luxurious selection of our in-house colored tablecloths for all of your tables
• Our large professional dance floor allows you to dance the night away
• Elegant custom designed buffet décor complements your décor
• Eight service tables with floor length tablecloths lend to an elegant atmosphere
• Tea, water and coffee are available all evening
• A team of Nashville’s finest professional, uniformed servers treat your guests
• Special guest amenities include guest greeting, tissues for guests and water at your ceremony site
• Luxury soaps from Bath & Body Works in all bathrooms
• Gifts and cake packed for you to help reduce work for the family
• Menu options with choices of dinner or heavy appetizers provide you with delectable cuisine
• Meals served on glass or china, not plastic
• Designated bar area (not including alcohol or service)

Pricing for Elegant Essentials Package:

Details:
-Events are for seven and one half hours
(½ hour for rehearsal, 2 ½ hours for pre-wedding photography, 3 ½ hours for wedding and reception,
1 hour for farewell, guest departure and clean-up)
-Capacity is up to 300
-Bar service is not included in the package. You may purchase and bring in your own alcohol.
-$500 Damage Deposit required to hold date.
One-third non-refundable deposit is required at contract signing.
(Second Payment due 90 days prior to event date; Final adjusted payment due 3 weeks prior to event.)

Hours:
3:00-10:30 with ceremony at 6:00
3:30-11:00 with ceremony at 6:30
4:00-11:30 with ceremony at 7:00
(Earlier timeframes available in winter months)
Monday through Thursday, any 7 ½ continuous hours from 1:00-11:00 PM