The Carnton Plantation is a perfect venue for couples that live just around Franklin Tennessee.  It has hosted many special events such as weddings, or just any gathering or party for a refreshing background.  The place requires not much decorating because the surroundings itself already make an amazing backdrop for great photos.  Many couples or even individuals who have experienced or booked the venue can only give positive testimonials on how awesome weddings or gatherings get when it is held there.

It is a lovely setting for an outdoor wedding especially.  The sculpted plants around on daylight, and the refreshing green and mansion background created the classy and inspiring aura.  Couples usually set up a white tent or themed-color facilities, like some pews for the guests and flowers stands,  in the area to add up festive touch.

The historical beauty it offers to visitors for a reception area is thrilling.  While guests await the food to be served, or while the ceremony is ongoing, the guests enjoy an interesting tour in the mansion.  It’s also a great way to keep the visitors from boredom as couples enjoy some picture-taking sessions with the photographers.  The guests themselves can have their fill of photos and poses around the gardens and in the mansion.

Carnton Plantation dates back in 1864 and was just restored by the Gavock couple.  During the Battle of Franklin back in the 18th century, it served as a refuge for the wounded soldiers and became a hospital for some time.  Now, it is back to a plantation that has grounds, gardens and a mansion that offers altogether a breathtaking view.  To date, people from around Nashville Tennessee or even outsiders, come to the place for plain visit or tours.

There is a minimal fee to gain entrance to the area, ranging differently for adults and children.  For weddings or venue events, the place is open whole year round and offer flexible timing and pricing according to the availability of the place.  Truly, if you are on the lookout for a picturesque place and at the same time, adequate for quite number of guests, do not look too far.  Nashville and the surrounding areas offer one place that is sure to be your best bet, the Carnton Plantation.

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Privately Owned Wedding Venues

We believe wedding locations that private individuals own tend to offer superior service. Think about it. They have the most vested interest in making sure that your wedding day goes perfectly. If you are satisfied you will tell your family and friends and referrals of happy customers are a business’ best friend.

Here are some of our favorite Nashville wedding sites in this category.

Historic Cedarwood

This one has truly taken off in only a few years of being in operation and gets booked up quickly. It has a definite “out in the country” feel but amazingly is only minutes from downtown Nashville. Couples tell us that Cedarwood takes care of everything and makes the planning process very easy. Many couples are discovering Historic Cedarwood’s exceptional service and value, including a granddaughter of Hank Williams, Jr. who married there.

Riverwood Mansion – Nashville Wedding Location

This is another remarkable place to get married. Tucked away over in east Nashville, there is a lot of history at this location. There is a beautiful garden out beside the historic home where most of the ceremonies are held. But if there is rain, there is now a beautiful pavilion where the wedding festivities can be moved under cover. This is the place where most of the receptions are held as well.  Jo Dee Messina recorded part of a music video at Riverwood.

C.J.’s Off the Square

CJ’s in actually a short drive south of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee. Franklin has been voted one of the most beautiful small towns in America and there is a lot of Civil War history in the area. The wedding venue is located on 3^rd Ave. just a short distance on the main town square. So many couples have found this to be the perfect place for their nuptials. Weddings are held in the garden gazebo, surrounded by large trees and pools of water with goldfish.

Springhaven Mansion

This wedding site is located north of Nashville in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Beautiful country in this area and home to many of the Grand Ole Opry country music stars. By the way, Taylor Swift’s home is in Hendersonville and she did a photo shoot at Springhaven. A husband and wife own this place and give personal attention to their couples. The horse drawn carriage bringing the bride to the front lawn of the historic mansion (trees planted by Andrew Jackson) for the ceremony is a special touch.

Blackhaven Gardens

Going yet another direction, these “wedding gardens” are found out east from Nashville and south of Gallatin. The owner has worked extensively herself on these gardens for years. Now couples and their guests are able to enjoy the result of her work by having their wedding ceremony in the gazebo among the gardens. There is a nice reception building behind the gardens in case couples need to move the ceremony inside.

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