Cheekwood Estate & Gardens - Elopement Package
Nashville, TN
| Venue type | Garden & Conservatory |
| Location | Nashville, TN |
| Published price | $2,150 |
| Capacity | Up to 14 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony only |
What the venue publishes
Elopement Package is $2,150 and includes a standing ceremony in any outdoor garden space, a 1-year dual household Cheekwood membership, up to 3 hours of day-of photography access, garden admission for a maximum of 10 guests (14 persons total including the couple, photographer and officiant), up to 5 reserved parking spaces, golf cart shuttle, and first-come first-served access to a wedding suite/holding space. Available Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., mid-March through November.
The source publishes $2,150 as the fee for this space, not a starting point.
Included per the venue's site
- standing ceremony in an outdoor garden space
- 1-year dual household Cheekwood membership
- up to 3 hours day-of photography access
- garden admission for up to 10 guests
- up to 5 reserved parking spaces
- golf cart shuttle
- wedding suite/holding space (first-come, first-served)
Does not include an officiant or photographer, though Cheekwood provides recommendations on request. Outside props or chairs are not permitted. Bookings accepted within 60 days of the elopement date.
Published on cheekwood.org, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Nashville
$2,150 is the 24th lowest published starting price of the 24 venues listed in the Nashville metro. The metro median starting price is $170, and no other listing in the metro publishes a higher starting price.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 14 guests. At $2,150, filling the space works out to $154 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 10 Nashville listings that publish one is 40 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Nashville
These listings in Nashville publish a starting price below $2,150.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Steeplechase Grandstands at Percy Warner ParkNashville, TN · Park & Pavilion | $750 to $900 | not published |
| Sunken Gardens & Rose Arbors at Centennial ParkNashville, TN · Park & Pavilion | $250 to $300 | 150 guests |
| The Allee at Percy Warner ParkNashville, TN · Park & Pavilion | $250 to $300 | not published |
Marriage license in Davidson County, TN
The venue fee above does not include the license. Nashville sits in Davidson County, TN, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Davidson County Clerk, Marriage and Notary DepartmentHoward Office Building, 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37210 |
| License fee | $99.50Cash or Card only (checks not accepted). Cash $99.50 Card $101.49. A $60 savings is available by submitting a notarized pre-marital counseling Certificate of Completion at the time of application. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 30 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | a valid driver's license, government issued photo ID or passport, plus proof of Social Security number (Social Security card, W-2 or tax document showing the full number) |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | OfferedThe County Clerk's office does not perform civil ceremonies at this time. Judges of the Davidson County General Sessions Court perform ceremonies, usually at the courthouse, booked directly with a judge's chambers several weeks ahead for the week that judge sits in courtroom 1A or 1B. Ceremonies run 5 to 10 minutes, guests are welcome, witnesses are not required, and the court says there is typically no fee but asks couples to confirm with the judge's chambers. |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: nashville.gov, gscourt.nashville.gov, nashville.gov
The Howard Office Building main office is the only Davidson County office issuing marriage licenses. The application must be submitted online before visiting. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Applicants who cannot appear because of a physical disability or incarceration may use a notarized affidavit plus a notarized consent letter from the attending physician, warden or chaplain. Minors aged 17 must contact the office for a full list of requirements.
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