6. Dixon Gallery and Gardens

Established in 1976, the Dixon Gallery and Gardens is an art museum surrounded by 17 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on Park Avenue in Memphis. The fine art museum and public garden offers innovative programs in the arts and horticulture and provides an exceptional venue for wedding receptions or rehearsal dinners. The Dixon Gallery and Gardens feature two facilities that cater for all types of events and functions, namely the Hughes Pavilion, which can accommodate up to 200 guests for a cocktail-style reception, or 100 to 120 seated, and the Winegardner Auditorium, either of which can be transformed to accommodate any event’s needs. The Dixon also offers a small vow exchange ceremony for 15 or fewer people in the venue’s beautifully landscaped gardens.

4339 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117, Phone: 901-761-5250

7. Best Memphis Wedding Venues: Esplanade

Ideally located on the N. Germantown Pkwy near Macon Road in Memphis, The Esplanade Banquet & Conference Center offers a fantastic venue for all kinds of events, functions, and special celebrations including weddings, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. Boasting a contemporary, modern design with spacious open-plan areas, the facility has the Presidential Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 500 guests. Rental of the facility includes extra services such as the use of tables, chairs and black linens, table overlays, chair sashes, and other décor. The Presidential Ballroom can be divided into three smaller rooms for more intimate occasions, while the Eden Gardens Courtyard offers a beautiful outdoor venue with two large water features and a fire pit for alfresco-style cocktail parties. Additional services include a full-service bar, in-house catering, and tableware.

901 Cordova Station Ave, Memphis, TN 38018, Phone: 901-753-3333

8.Memphis Wedding Venues: Heartwood Hall

Exuding the charm and grace of a bygone era, Heartwood Hallhistoric home is located on 25 acres of rolling woodlands east of Memphis. Built in 1840, the stately mansion is surrounded by landscaped gardens with magnificent oak trees and offers an exceptional venue for romantic weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions, bridal luncheons, and more. Heartwood Hall boasts a variety of indoor and outdoor locations, ranging from the main house, with over 7,000 square feet of space, and the Four Seasons Garden for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions to the picturesque cabin on the lake and the cobblestone courtyard of the climate-controlled barn.

2665 Raleigh La Grange Road, Rossville, TN 38066, Phone: 901-854-2294

9. Wedding Venues Near Me: Hillwood at Davies Manor Plantation

The Hillwood At Davies Manor Plantation is the oldest log home in Shelby County and provides a beautiful and historic venue for weddings, receptions, and other special occasions. Located in Bartlett, the historic property is surrounded by 32 acres of plantation land and various buildings as well as several manicured gardens, including a kitchen and medicinal herb garden. Hillwood can accommodate all types of functions and events throughout the year, ranging from outdoor ceremonies in the vine-covered gazebo or on the lawns of the 1830 log home to intimate indoor gatherings in the wooded cathedral on the front meadow. Hillwood also provides an array of services and vendors, including catering, photography, decoration, floral arrangements, and event planning and management.

9336 E Davies Plantation Rd, Memphis, TN 38133, Phone: 901-386-0715

10. Wedding Venues in Memphis: Lichterman Nature Center

Located in the heart of metropolitan Memphis, the Lichterman Nature Center is a beautifully maintained natural environment made up of 65 acres of meadows of native wildflowers, forests, and a lake that is home to a wealth of fauna and flora. In addition to being on the city’s top environmental and educational centers, the nature retreat also offers a unique venue for special celebrations and occasions such as weddings and receptions with both indoor and outdoor options. The William A. Loewenberg Visitor Center features five outdoor pavilions for meetings and gala events, while the Davidson Special Events Pavilion is a 2,160-square-foot outdoor pavilion with a massive stone fireplace, serving kitchen, picnic tables, and restrooms.

5992 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119, Phone: 901-636-2211

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