Choosing a venue is one of the biggest and most important parts of planning a wedding. Not only does the venue set the tone, it accounts for a pretty massive chunk of your budget—and it’s one of the few wedding elements that isn’t optional. After all, you can wear jeans and a T-shirt instead of a suit or a dress, but you can’t get married without a place to hold the ceremony.
If you’re planning to get hitched in Memphis, you have a lot of great venue options to choose from. From elegant mansions and opulent halls to blank canvases and vibrant outdoor spaces, Memphis has it all. Here are five of our favorites:
1. The Peabody Hotel
An iconic fixture of Downtown Memphis, the Peabody Hotel should be at the top of your list if you’ve always imagined getting married in a luxuriant, historic setting. Often referred to as “The South’s Grand Hotel,” the Peabody offers several elegant ballrooms of different sizes, ensuring a viable option for any wedding or reception party.
2. Annesdale Mansion
This 1850s Italianate-style villa is rich in Southern charm. Complete with a tree-lined drive, hand-painted ceilings and crystal chandeliers, Annesdale Mansion is nestled among 7.5 acres of luxurious lawns and gardens in Midtown Memphis’ Annesdale Snowden Historic District. Seeking the perfect backdrop for a traditional, romantic Southern wedding? Look no further.
3. Memphis Botanic Garden
The sweeping green spaces of the Memphis Botanic Garden encompass 96 beautiful acres, including several different indoor and outdoor areas available for wedding bookings. If there’s anywhere more idyllic to get married than a serene outdoor sanctuary, we can’t think of it.
4. Propcellar
The idea of a blank canvas with which to create an entire wedding from scratch sounds like a nightmare for some couples and a dream for others. If you fall into the latter category, Propcellar is for you. This warehouse space is bright and airy, with tall ceilings, concrete floors, countless windows and, best of all, nothing to get in the way of your personal vision. And if that vision incorporates a rustic ambiance, Propcellar will provide beautiful antique furniture rentals for your wedding or reception.
5. Dixon Gallery and Gardens
As its name suggests, Dixon Gallery and Gardens is both an art museum and an event venue that can accommodate up to 200 wedding guests. Have your ceremony or reception on the intimate and cozy South Lawn Stage, or there’s a handsome pavilion and 17 acres of vibrant lawns, gardens and woodlands on-site.
Picking a wedding venue may seem daunting, but with so many quality options available here in Memphis, you’re bound to find something that fits both your dreams and your budget. Best of luck—oh, and congratulations!
You might also be interested in: The Peabody Memphis wins ‘Best Historic Hotel’
