Why Cheekwood Is the Perfect Spot for an Intimate, Romantic Nashville Wedding
Cheekwood is one of the most romantic places in Nashville to get married. Walking the grounds feels like stepping into an estate in the English countryside. The historic mansion, a reflection pool that feels out of a dream, and exquisite seasonal gardens where you can slip away for a kiss. It’s an intimate wedding venue that feels both timeless and magical.
If you’re looking for a small wedding venue in Nashville, TN, where romance and elegance meet, Cheekwood is the perfect setting.
A micro wedding under the Wisteria Arbor would be so dreamy!
Intimate Elopement & Ceremony Spots at Cheekwood
For couples who dream of gathering just their closest people, Cheekwood offers a number of private ceremony locations designed for smaller celebrations:
The Reflecting Pool – 100 guest ceremony
Wisteria Arbor – 30 guest ceremony
Logia – 75 guest ceremony
Herb Garden – 60 guest ceremony
Burr Terrace Garden – 35 guest ceremony
Each area tells a difference story. From the tranquil charm of the Reflecting Pool, to the enchanting atmosphere of the Wisteria Arbor, you have a variety of areas that evoke different feelings throughout the estate.
Inspiration for unique, romantic details for a Cheekwood garden wedding.
With its English charm and enchanting gardens, it’s the perfect canvas for an intimate and romantic wedding. Imagine adding some of your own unique touches…
Roses floating in fountains
An old gramophone playing records
A typewriter on a vintage desk for guests to leave notes
Sunset cocktail hour under the trees
Edible flowers in cocktails
Lace tablecloths draped across tables
Parasols for the ladies and lace fans in hand
Candlelit pathways glowing at dusk
Antique candelabras and hurricane vases scattered through the gardens
A floral perfume station for guests
French sculptures tucked into the landscape
Silk or velvet ribbon streamers tied to chairs
A live string quartet for the ceremony
A vintage cart serving gelato or French pastries
Favorite love quotes written in calligraphy along a garden walk
Every romantic detail adds to the atmosphere and makes your love story feel like it’s straight out of an old film.
The main reasons why couples choose a romantic garden wedding at Cheekwood.
What’s more elegant, sophisticated and romantic than a garden in the English style? This is the perfect venue if you have an elevated taste, and want your wedding day to feel like a love poem that bloomed into something magnificent. This venue sets a standard of elegance, feels timeless, and leaves room for you to bring your vision to life and make it your own. It’s ideal for micro-weddings and elopements as the Cheekwood gardens feel private and exclusive.
35mm film by Nashville wedding photographer. Photographed at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
Turning your day into timeless art…
As a Nashville wedding photographer, Cheekwood is one of my favorite places to capture love stories. In fact, my husband and I had our engagement photos taken here! I especially love using film photography (alongside digital) to capture moments in a way that is fitting for such a timeless setting. Coupled with my husband who photographs alongside me, we make sure no detail is missed. My husband also creates video postcards - moving, cinematic snippets of your day that feel like love letters acted out in real-time. This isn’t a traditional wedding film, but poignant moments from your day displayed as tiny works of art you’ll treasure forever. You’ll also receive a book containing photos and written memories from your day, along with a digital gallery and an external hard drive that contains all of your images.
I’m a wedding photographer, but it’s not my job to take photos…
My job is to be present and observe as the cinematic story of your love plays out before me. It's my job to know when and how to freeze those fleeting moments that set your soul on fire. A camera is my tool, but it can't create something that doesn't exist - it can only capture the authentic connection you share when you forget I'm even there. I'm a photographer, but my true calling is to witness each scene of your love story, and transform it into timeless art and heirlooms you'll treasure forever.
If you’re planning an intimate wedding or elopement at Cheekwood, I’d love to tell your story. To visit Cheekwood’s website , click here!