Grand Celebration Package

Riverwood Mansion’s “Grand Celebration Package” was designed for the busy bride who wants a fabulous wedding without the hassle of planning, calling and setting up those tedious interviews. We’ve chosen a host of Nashville’s most popular…and reputable…vendors so you don’t have the to agonize over who to chose! Plus we’ve chosen the most beautiful accoutrements for the grounds and throughout the mansion for your ceremony, and for your reception. The only decisions you make are your invitations, your photographer, and your officiant!

Included in your Riverwood “Grand Celebration” Wedding Package:

Magnificent Mansion and Grounds

• Nashville’s Most Romantic Antebellum Greek Revival Mansion
• Enjoy the entire downstairs of this lovingly restored Mansion
• Eight acres of park like Grounds for your enjoyment during your affair
• Exclusive use of the ground and mansion for your event
• Soft flames of almost 100 candles throughout the mansion provide a romantic glow during your event.
• Private parking onsite on 3-acres of our grounds.
  

Wedding & Reception Planning

• Complete wedding and reception planning mean no stress for you
• Dedicated Wedding Coordinator will insure your day is hassle free and fun for you.
• Our Full Service Staff for your wedding day make your guests feel welcome
• Nashville’s only tented Pavilion creates a stunning environment for your guests
• Rain predicted? Cold snap? No worries! We always have a back-up plan.

Gardens, Grounds and Decorations

• Breathtaking master designed gardens are the perfect backdrop for your perfect day
• Our “famous” Butterfly Bench” is a focal point for photos
• Stunning custom designed “Wedding Package” decorations enhance the magnificent setting
• More Wedding decorations add the perfect details
  

Ceremony Details

• A professionally trained Ceremony Director dedicated to your rehearsal and ceremony
• The decorated ceremony area is a beautiful backdrop for your most precious moments
• Fresh, designer quality flowers for your bridal party
• Live ceremony music creates that touch of elegance as you walk down the aisle
• A microphone for your officiant (and a stand –up microphone for your readers) ensure your guests hear every word said
• A Unity Candle set on Column provides that solemn touch
• Specialty garden lighting creates a fairyland atmosphere
• A beautiful bridal changing suite with mirrors everywhere surrounds you in beauty as you dress
• A groom’s changing room gives the guys a place to “hang out” prior to the ceremony

Reception Particulars

• Your reception will be held in the our magnificent pavilion.
• Enjoy a Riverwood Mansion exclusive… a private dinner!
• A Fully coordinated reception never leaves guests wondering what comes next
• A selection of beautiful Centerpieces will customize your guest tables
• Treat your guests to a fabulous wedding cake designed by one of Nashville’s premier bakers
• An elegantly decorated wedding cake table in white linens or your choice of our in-house colors.
• Silver plateau, silver cake utensil, and silver goblets for you to use
• Your cake will be cut and served at no charge
• Our reception seating at 48” round tables provide the perfect intimate setting for your guests.
• Linens Only the best! Choose from our luxurious selection of six designer colored tablecloths.
• Choose your own style of Reception music, provided by a professional DJ
• Our large professional dance floor allows you to dance the night away
• The romantic glow of candles throughout the mansion provide a romantic glow during your event.

Food and Beverage Service

• Our menu options provide your guests with delectable cuisine
• Our delicious meal options come with beautiful glass or china table service so your guests won’t have to eat on plastic.
• Our buffet tables with their elegant custom designed décor create beautiful displays for your food
• Service tables with floor length damask tablecloths lend an elegant atmosphere
• Tea, water and coffee beverage service is available all evening
• A team of Nashville’s finest professional, uniformed servers treat your guests

Special Amenities

• Special guest amenities include guest greeting, tissues for use during your ceremony site
• Luxury soaps and lotions from Bath & Body Works are available in all bathrooms
• We even pack your gifts for you, so no one worries and the end of your evening!
• And last, but not least, for your farewell… Baskets of Bubbles.
  

2010 Pricing

2009 Pricing for Grande Celebration Package:

Saturday Pricing	Friday & Sunday Pricing
(Minimum guest count 125)	75 Guests = $13,176
125 Guests = $16,500	100 Guests = $14,588
150 Guests = $17,913	125 Guests = $16,000
175 Guests = $19,325	150 Guests = $17,413
200 Guests = $20,738	175 Guests = $18,825
225 Guests = $22,150	200 Guests = $20,238
250 Guests = $23,563	225 Guests = $21,650
	250 Guests = $23,063

Prices include tax and service fees.

* Customize your package for additional quests at a per person price of $56.50

Details:
Events are for seven 1/2 hours
(1/2 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 or 4:00-11:30 with ceremony at 7:00 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
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 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.)