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
An elegant 60” cake table dressed with any in-house linens and lights (Multiple colors available)
Over 100 real, oil candles lit throughout the mansion.
Floating rose petals and candles in the downstairs tub create a “fun” surprise for guests
Specialty garden lighting is ideal for nighttime pictures
Choose from a selection of beautiful centerpieces
Silver cake plateau, silver cake utensils, and glass champagne flutes
A table decorated with lights creates an elegant display for your family photos
A custom designed “Decorating Spectacular” decorates the mansion and grounds
White lights draped on the front staircase banister
Decorated entrance to the mansion
Floral baskets hung on our front door surrounds
Ribbons adorn the banister of the garden side porch
Lanterns with lighting line the lawn in front of the mansion
A beautifully altar with quality floral decorations create a backdrop for your ceremony
Lanterns with candles or kissing balls on shepherd’s hooks line your ceremony aisle
Unique lights outline the walkway to the pavilion
Original antique lamp posts from Church Street line the driveway the quests enter
A professionally trained Ceremony Director for your ceremony
A sound system including a stand-up microphone for readers or singers and a microphone for the officiant
A Unity Candle and Column is available for use
The decorated ceremony area is a beautiful backdrop for your most precious moments
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
A sweetheart table for the bride & groom or a head table
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
Live ceremony musician
A fresh designer flower package for your bridal party including 1 bride’s bouquet, 1 toss bouquet, 4 bridesmaids bouquets, 9 boutonnieres, 4 corsages, petals for the flower girl
A fabulous custom designed wedding cake in any icing of choice
Reception music provided by a professional DJ
Menu options with choices of dinner or heavy appetizers provide you with delectable cuisine
Meals served on glass or china, not plastic
Gala send-off with a basket of bubbles for your guests
Designated bar area (not including alcohol or service)