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.

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:

Magnificent Mansion and Grounds:

• 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 ground and mansion
• Private parking onsite with attendants to direct guests
• Nashville’s only tented 4200 square foot Pavilion
• Master designed garden

Wedding & Reception Planning:

• Complete wedding and reception planning
• Dedicated Wedding Coordinator
• Full Service Staff of 5-8 people on your wedding day.
• Rain predicted? Cold snap? No worries! We always have a back-up plan.
• A two hour Bridal Portrait session prior to your wedding

Decorations:

• Our 'famous' Butterfly Bench
• The ceremony area is a beautiful backdrop for your most precious moments
• An elegant 60 inch cake table dressed in your choise of in-house colored linens and lights

Ceremony Details:

• A professionally trained Ceremony Director for your ceremony
• A beautiful bridal changing suite with mirrors everywhere
• A groom's changing room to use before the wedding

Reception Particulars:

• Your reception will be held in the our magnificent pavilion.
• Enjoy a Riverwood Mansion exclusive… a private dinner!
• A fully coordinated reception for you and your guests.
• Your cake will be cut at no charge.
• Intimate reception seating at 48” round tables for your guests.
• Your choice of 6 beautifully colored overlays for the reception tables.
• Our large professional dance floor allows you to enjoy those special dances

Food and Beverage Service:

• Multiple menu options provide you with delectable cuisine
• Elegant custom designed buffet décor
• Service tables with floor length damask tablecloths lend an elegant atmosphere
• Tea, water and coffee beverage service is available throughout your event
• A team of Nashville’s finest professional, uniformed servers treat your guests
• Glass or china plates, stainless dinnerware and dinner beverage glasses are provided

Special Amenities:

• 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 packed for you in your car

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Pricing for Elegant Essentials:

Saturday & Holidays	Friday & Sunday
(Minimum guest count 125)	75 Guests = $10,350
	100 Guests = $11,725
125 Guests = $13,600	125 Guests = $13,100
150 Guests = $14,975	150 Guests = $14,475
175 Guests = $16,350	175 Guests = $15,850
200 Guests = $17,725	200 Guests = $17,225
225 Guests = $19,100	225 Guests = $18,600
250 Guests = $20,475	250 Guests = $19,975

Prices include tax and service fees.

* Customize your package for additional guests at a per person price of $55.00

Details:
Events are for seven and 1/2 hours
(Half an hour for rehearsal, 2 1/2 hours for pre-wedding photography, 3 1/2 hours for wedding and reception, 1 hour for farewell, guest departure and clean-up)

Hours are from
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
Monday through Thursday, any 7 1/2 continuous hours from 1:00-11:00 PM

Capacity is up to 300 guests

Bar service is extra. You may purchase and bring your own alcohol

$500 Damage Deposit is 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.)