Front Porch Farms Reviews
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If you have a Pinterest-perfect vision for your wedding, FPF is the place to do it
My husband and I just got married here in October of 2023. We had an awesome experience with Front Porch Farms. When it came to picking a wedding venue, and especially given that we planned a destination wedding in Nashville, our #1 goal was finding a spot without a "one-size-fits-all" approach. We had a specific vision in mind, and we wanted the freedom to execute it.
Accordingly, we loved Front Porch Farms because the space is a really solid blank canvas where you can put together whatever kind of wedding fits your style. Kathy has a really comprehensive catalogue of staple accessories and decor available to use, and she works with amazing florists and vendors who can hook you up with the rest. The view from the property is also unbeatable. By far, our guests had the most to say about the look/location of our wedding. From the place settings to the ceremony flowers to the sunset over the cocktail area, the ambience and decor could not have been any better.
We also opted to have Kathy work with us a wedding planner and coordinator. Of course, planning a wedding can be stressful, but Kathy ultimately set us up with everything we wanted and more. When I was unlucky and had a minor wardrobe malfunction right before walking down the aisle, for example, Kathy had a seamstress on speed dial who rushed over to sort me out. I think that, if you're the kind of bride who wants someone to tell you exactly what you want to hear, or if you want someone to spoon feed you wedding details, Kathy isn't the planner for you. If you want a partner who will work with you to make your day the absolute best it can be, I think opting to have Kathy plan your wedding is a great choice. There really was not much we threw at Kathy that she was unwilling to talk about or try, which made for a really cool, unique wedding.My husband and I just got married here in October of 2023. We had an awesome experience with Front Porch Farms. When it came to picking a wedding venue, and especially given that we planned a destination wedding in Nashville, our #1 goal was finding a spot without a "one-size-fits-all" approach. We had a specific vision in mind, and we wanted the freedom to execute it.
Accordingly, we loved Front Porch Farms because the space is a really solid blank canvas where you can put together whatever kind of wedding fits your style. Kathy has a really comprehensive catalogue of staple accessories and decor available to use, and she works with amazing florists and vendors who can hook you up with the rest. The view from the property is also unbeatable. By far, our guests had the most to say about the look/location of our wedding. From the place settings to the ceremony flowers to the sunset over the cocktail area, the ambience and decor could not have been any better.
We also opted to have Kathy work with us a wedding planner and coordinator. Of course, planning a wedding can be stressful, but Kathy ultimately set us up with everything we wanted and more. When I was unlucky and had a minor wardrobe malfunction right before walking down the aisle, for example, Kathy had a seamstress on speed dial who rushed over to sort me out. I think that, if you're the kind of bride who wants someone to tell you exactly what you want to hear, or if you want someone to spoon feed you wedding details, Kathy isn't the planner for you. If you want a partner who will work with you to make your day the absolute best it can be, I think opting to have Kathy plan your wedding is a great choice. There really was not much we threw at Kathy that she was unwilling to talk about or try, which made for a really cool, unique wedding.-
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Tia W. Sent on 11/30/20225 out of 5 rating
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Attention to detail and personable!!
When we looked at this venue I knew it was the perfect place for me and my husband. We just had our wedding this November and everything was perfect. Kathy and her team made sure everything was in place and just how I wanted it. Kathy even went above and beyond and made a lot of my floral pieces by hand just so everything could match. The views from the hilltop of their property are breathtaking. It was a bit too cold to have our cocktail hour outside by the pool but that space is to die for! Anyone would be lucky to be married here and have Kathy and her team help keep things to the plan and well executed.
-The RiddlesWhen we looked at this venue I knew it was the perfect place for me and my husband. We just had our wedding this November and everything was perfect. Kathy and her team made sure everything was in place and just how I wanted it. Kathy even went above and beyond and made a lot of my floral pieces by hand just so everything could match. The views from the hilltop of their property are breathtaking. It was a bit too cold to have our cocktail hour outside by the pool but that space is to die for! Anyone would be lucky to be married here and have Kathy and her team help keep things to the plan and well executed.
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Abbi C. Sent on 12/31/20225 out of 5 rating
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Can’t wait to get married here!
My friend got married here and it truly was her perfect day! She didn’t have any complaints and neither did I!My friend got married here and it truly was her perfect day! She didn’t have any complaints and neither did I! -
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Grace W. Sent on 12/18/20225 out of 5 rating
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A Dream Wedding at Front Porch Farms
My husband and I got married at Front Porch Farms this year and it was a dream come true thanks to Kathy Best! Not only is the venue gorgeous, but Kathy and her team went above and beyond to help create the most perfect day. Everything is tailored to you, and Kathy creates your wedding package based on your wants and budget. Kathy is extremely professional, knows the wedding industry inside and out, and was so kind and accommodating with any questions or requests that we had throughout the planning process. The wedding day was seamless and so smooth, it would not have been possible without FPF's team. It's my greatest joy to tell people that I had a completely stress free wedding day and one of the best days of my life! Thank you, Kathy!!My husband and I got married at Front Porch Farms this year and it was a dream come true thanks to Kathy Best! Not only is the venue gorgeous, but Kathy and her team went above and beyond to help create the most perfect day. Everything is tailored to you, and Kathy creates your wedding package based on your wants and budget. Kathy is extremely professional, knows the wedding industry inside and out, and was so kind and accommodating with any questions or requests that we had throughout the planning process. The wedding day was seamless and so smooth, it would not have been possible without FPF's team. It's my greatest joy to tell people that I had a completely stress free wedding day and one of the best days of my life! Thank you, Kathy!! -
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Morgan K. Sent on 12/02/20225 out of 5 rating
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Perfection!
Front Porch Farms is the most beautiful venue I have ever visited! We knew as soon as we got there that this was the place we wanted to book for our special day. The landscape was breathtaking, the groom/bridal suites were incredible and spacious, the reception space was set up exactly as we imagined. There is not a thing that I would have changed about our day. The flowers, the ceremony space, the reception, the food... all of it was perfect! Kathy was such a joy to work with and I could not more highly recommend booking Front Porch Farms for you wedding!Front Porch Farms is the most beautiful venue I have ever visited! We knew as soon as we got there that this was the place we wanted to book for our special day. The landscape was breathtaking, the groom/bridal suites were incredible and spacious, the reception space was set up exactly as we imagined. There is not a thing that I would have changed about our day. The flowers, the ceremony space, the reception, the food... all of it was perfect! Kathy was such a joy to work with and I could not more highly recommend booking Front Porch Farms for you wedding! -
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Gemma H. Sent on 12/30/20225 out of 5 rating
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Front Porch Farms is AMAZINGGG!! ♥️
My husband and I are from England, and we dreamt of getting married in Nashville TN for the longest time. We didn’t want a huge wedding, Just our closes family members. We saw Front Porch Farms online and decided to message Kathy for some help. Kathy was Brilliant, her communication is second to none, she was in constant contact with us even with us being across seas!! Kathy arranged absolutely everything we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Her attention to detail is flawless, and she is so accommodating!
The venue itself is breathtaking, like something from a dream! You can see how hard these guys work to look after the land and maintain the venue! Without seeing the venue in person, and after 2 years of planning, 12 of us flew out from UK to TN and had the absolute best time, we had the wedding of our dreams and make life long friends in Kathy Best!
Highly, HIGHLY recommended!
My husband and I are from England, and we dreamt of getting married in Nashville TN for the longest time. We didn’t want a huge wedding, Just our closes family members. We saw Front Porch Farms online and decided to message Kathy for some help. Kathy was Brilliant, her communication is second to none, she was in constant contact with us even with us being across seas!! Kathy arranged absolutely everything we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Her attention to detail is flawless, and she is so accommodating!
The venue itself is breathtaking, like something from a dream! You can see how hard these guys work to look after the land and maintain the venue! Without seeing the venue in person, and after 2 years of planning, 12 of us flew out from UK to TN and had the absolute best time, we had the wedding of our dreams and make life long friends in Kathy Best!
Highly, HIGHLY recommended!
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Chelsea S. Sent on 12/29/20215 out of 5 rating
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Our Dream Wedding
Everything about Front Porch Farms was magical from the get-go!
We fell in love with the property upon our first arrival, and didn't even feel the need to look any further for our perfect place to get married. The views from the front yard, where we held our ceremony, are breathtaking no matter which way you look. Kathy Best's (owner, wedding planner extraordinaire) home is out of a story book, and the backyard pavilion, pool, cocktail bar, etc had everything we wanted and more for our reception. We were sold on location and setting alone - but Kathy made the entire wedding planning process a breeze, which kept it enjoyable all the way. She had a bride, a mother of the bride, AND a mother of the groom to deal with and did it all with a smile on her face! Ha. Day of, her entire team made everything seamless. The decor was absolutely stunning - no detail was missed. Don't even get me started on my flowers, y'all! Nobody could believe how unbelievable the bouquets were. My husband and I worried about NOTHING, enjoyed our special day to the FULLEST, and we now get to look back on the most beautiful pictures of the most beautiful wedding in the most beautiful place. 10/10 would recommend Kathy and Front Porch Farms to anyone!Everything about Front Porch Farms was magical from the get-go!
We fell in love with the property upon our first arrival, and didn't even feel the need to look any further for our perfect place to get married. The views from the front yard, where we held our ceremony, are breathtaking no matter which way you look. Kathy Best's (owner, wedding planner extraordinaire) home is out of a story book, and the backyard pavilion, pool, cocktail bar, etc had everything we wanted and more for our reception. We were sold on location and setting alone - but Kathy made the entire wedding planning process a breeze, which kept it enjoyable all the way. She had a bride, a mother of the bride, AND a mother of the groom to deal with and did it all with a smile on her face! Ha. Day of, her entire team made everything seamless. The decor was absolutely stunning - no detail was missed. Don't even get me started on my flowers, y'all! Nobody could believe how unbelievable the bouquets were. My husband and I worried about NOTHING, enjoyed our special day to the FULLEST, and we now get to look back on the most beautiful pictures of the most beautiful wedding in the most beautiful place. 10/10 would recommend Kathy and Front Porch Farms to anyone! -
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Jimmy N. Sent on 12/28/20215 out of 5 rating
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The most flexible, and valuable venue in the Greater Nashville Area
Kathy outdid herself in planning an amazing wedding. The views alone make this venue one of the best options to choose from! She truly made planning a breeze even with the countless options to choose from. We highly recommend Front Porch Farms for any type of event.Kathy outdid herself in planning an amazing wedding. The views alone make this venue one of the best options to choose from! She truly made planning a breeze even with the countless options to choose from. We highly recommend Front Porch Farms for any type of event. -
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Lea V. Sent on 12/30/20215 out of 5 rating
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BEAUTIFUL venue and wonderful planning experience
The owner of the venue and all in one planner/day of coordinator really knows how to turn your vision into reality (and more than we could have dreamt of). Kathy put a package together with just a few Pinterest images within our budget in just a few days that blew us away. We didn't need to look at any other venues. Being an out of state couple she really took the lead and made the whole process easy with just a handful of emails and phone calls and a google doc. Not everything went as planned the day of due to the weather and covid reducing staff but honestly we didn't notice and we we were still able have an absolutely beautiful ceremony outside. I was stressed but Kathy stayed focused and made it happen! It's really a great venue and Kathy knows what she's doing so if you are looking for a little bit more of a hands off experience where you let the team work their magic with your insperation this is a great venue! Photos from SheHeWe Photography are included they are an incredible and amazing to work with as well.The owner of the venue and all in one planner/day of coordinator really knows how to turn your vision into reality (and more than we could have dreamt of). Kathy put a package together with just a few Pinterest images within our budget in just a few days that blew us away. We didn't need to look at any other venues. Being an out of state couple she really took the lead and made the whole process easy with just a handful of emails and phone calls and a google doc. Not everything went as planned the day of due to the weather and covid reducing staff but honestly we didn't notice and we we were still able have an absolutely beautiful ceremony outside. I was stressed but Kathy stayed focused and made it happen! It's really a great venue and Kathy knows what she's doing so if you are looking for a little bit more of a hands off experience where you let the team work their magic with your insperation this is a great venue! Photos from SheHeWe Photography are included they are an incredible and amazing to work with as well.-
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Heather K. Sent on 12/30/20215 out of 5 rating
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Incredible venue and coordinator - highly recommend!
We absolutely loved having our wedding at Front Porch Farms! Kathy was amazing to work with from the start, and she was very attentive to us throughout the process of planning the wedding! We could not speak highly enough of her. She has a lot of experience and is truly genuine in her desire to help brides and grooms pull of their perfect day. Front Porch Farms is an incredibly stunning venue, with a blend of natural beauty from the surrounding hillsides, southern charm from the gorgeous reception barn, and a touch of sophistication with the poolside bar. Many of our guests said they had never been to a more beautiful wedding! We would highly recommend Front Porch Farms as a wonderful wedding venue.We absolutely loved having our wedding at Front Porch Farms! Kathy was amazing to work with from the start, and she was very attentive to us throughout the process of planning the wedding! We could not speak highly enough of her. She has a lot of experience and is truly genuine in her desire to help brides and grooms pull of their perfect day. Front Porch Farms is an incredibly stunning venue, with a blend of natural beauty from the surrounding hillsides, southern charm from the gorgeous reception barn, and a touch of sophistication with the poolside bar. Many of our guests said they had never been to a more beautiful wedding! We would highly recommend Front Porch Farms as a wonderful wedding venue. -
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Bethany B. Sent on 12/29/20215 out of 5 rating
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Dream Come True!
We had an amazing experience with Front Porch Farms! Breathtaking views, organized and hospitable staff, and comes with the best wedding planner!We had an amazing experience with Front Porch Farms! Breathtaking views, organized and hospitable staff, and comes with the best wedding planner! -
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Tony V. Sent on 12/28/20215 out of 5 rating
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Kahla and I got married at FPF May 1, 2021. Kathy and her venue are amazing! Kathy worked with us well and made sure Kahla’s wishes came true, down to the final detail. The view from her venue are amazing and makes for a day that will not be forgotten. Thank you Kathy and FPF!Kahla and I got married at FPF May 1, 2021. Kathy and her venue are amazing! Kathy worked with us well and made sure Kahla’s wishes came true, down to the final detail. The view from her venue are amazing and makes for a day that will not be forgotten. Thank you Kathy and FPF! -
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Erin M. Sent on 12/28/20205 out of 5 rating
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Simply wonderful
Obviously the views at Front Porch Farms are breath taking, but besides that, Kathy and Brian were a pleasure to work with. We decided to find a new location a month before the wedding due to COVID regulations in Nashville. I found FPF and immediately fell in love. Kathy immediately answered my call and helped me work everything out. She informed me that she normally works with her preferred vendors but since I had everything booked, she allowed me to bring in my own. We were so thankful for that. She was also insanely organized. Even my DOC commented on her planning. It made my life a breeze. I never had to worry. All vendors were contacted and moved to the new venue. It was easy. The day of my wedding was amazing. Everything went just as I had imagined in my head. The only thing I would have changed is to have added heaters in the venue for my guest. It was the end of October and it got a little chilly.
If you are looking for the perfect venue, please check out FPF and Kathy. She was so sweet, so helpful, and so organized. You won’t be disappointed!!!Obviously the views at Front Porch Farms are breath taking, but besides that, Kathy and Brian were a pleasure to work with. We decided to find a new location a month before the wedding due to COVID regulations in Nashville. I found FPF and immediately fell in love. Kathy immediately answered my call and helped me work everything out. She informed me that she normally works with her preferred vendors but since I had everything booked, she allowed me to bring in my own. We were so thankful for that. She was also insanely organized. Even my DOC commented on her planning. It made my life a breeze. I never had to worry. All vendors were contacted and moved to the new venue. It was easy. The day of my wedding was amazing. Everything went just as I had imagined in my head. The only thing I would have changed is to have added heaters in the venue for my guest. It was the end of October and it got a little chilly.
If you are looking for the perfect venue, please check out FPF and Kathy. She was so sweet, so helpful, and so organized. You won’t be disappointed!!! -
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Lindsay Sent on 06/20/20105 out of 5 rating
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We chose Front Porch Farms for our wedding ceremony and reception and we could not of made a better choice! It was definitely my dream wedding! It was a perfect day. The Best's were very helpful!We chose Front Porch Farms for our wedding ceremony and reception and we could not of made a better choice! It was definitely my dream wedding! It was a perfect day. The Best's were very helpful! -
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Holly M. Sent on 12/28/20205 out of 5 rating
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We had a GREAT day at Front Porch Farms. Kathy listened to all the details we wanted included in our day & made them all happen. We did not have to worry about a single thing on the wedding day. Kathy has a fabulous schedule she makes and we were all able to relax and enjoy the day. FPF is a beautiful venue as well!! We LOVED it!We had a GREAT day at Front Porch Farms. Kathy listened to all the details we wanted included in our day & made them all happen. We did not have to worry about a single thing on the wedding day. Kathy has a fabulous schedule she makes and we were all able to relax and enjoy the day. FPF is a beautiful venue as well!! We LOVED it! -
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Front Porch Farms = The Wedding Venue Front-Runner
My wife and I got engaged on Christmas Eve 2019. No sooner had the new year rolled in than she (certainly the better half!) began researching wedding venues. That is when she came across Front Porch Farms in Tennessee. It was the first AND last venue that we visited!
Now, my wife didn’t tell me until after the fact, but our visit to Charlotte/Ashland City on that mid-January day wasn’t really a reconnaissance mission, as she was already confident that Front Porch Farms was THE one. To her credit, she was right. Admittedly, I am generally a little slower when making “big(ger)” decisions, as I like to see all of my options first, but sometimes in life, you just know right away. Before we even left the property that day, my mind was made up. Like my wife, I just felt it in my gut that this was THE place. Almost seven months later (and nearly a month after our wedding), I write this review, knowing that without a doubt, we made the right decision. Even now, my mind continues to replay the brilliant scenes of our wedding day at Front Porch Farms over and over again - such was its magic.
So, if you are a couple looking for a venue for your upcoming wedding, I would strongly encourage you to consider Front Porch Farms - even if you do not live in Tennessee (my wife and I don’t!). I will summarize our experience as best as I can, in hopes that it proves helpful to you and yours. Here goes! ...
The venue itself at Front Porch Farms (FPF) is so picturesque, it’s almost absurd - and I mean that in the best of ways. Hopefully, if you are reading this, you have seen photos; I can assure you that what you see in them is the real deal. FPF includes a beautiful house seated atop a hill, commanding a remarkable panorama of surrounding hills, lush trees, and grassy fields. The venue also contains a reception pavilion, bridal suite, cottage/guesthouse, and outdoor lounge areas, to name a few other amenities. As far as the ceremony site goes, FPF provides several options. However, in my eyes, you cannot top the great oak tree on the hill. I’m a massive J. R. R. Tolkien fan, so when I first saw the tree, it reminded me of the Party Tree in Hobbiton in The Lord of the Rings. I couldn’t pass that up. Fortunately, my wife humored me! If you decide to go with FPF for your wedding, know that it will surely leave a lasting impression. It’s been almost a month now since we were married there and we still have friends, family, and other guests that attended reminisce about its beauty.
Kathy Best (FPF owner and event planner) was a joy to work with. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and supportive of our hopes and desires for the big day. You can tell that she and her team have been doing this for a while, as they seem to have things down to a science. Yet, I want to point out that this does not mean that we were ever treated as just another couple or that our wedding was just another event. On the contrary, Kathy made us feel like VIPs. From start to finish (that is, from our first visit to the property to the end of our wedding day), Kathy went above and beyond to ensure that it was what WE wanted it to be. Along with Alex Westerhouse (in-house floral and event stylist), Kathy tailored everything to match/reflect our personal tastes and style. In short, the look of our wedding was very much us. My wife and I had envisioned a smaller, more intimate wedding and Kathy and Co. totally honored that throughout the process. It turned out gorgeous.
Looking back, I can honestly say that having Kathy as our planner/coordinator was definitely one of our wisest decisions. My wife and I made the choice early on to put the onus on someone else. What with all of the moving pieces, we knew that we might become overwhelmed trying to do it all ourselves, which would keep us from enjoying the buildup to the event and especially the wedding day itself. By putting the weightier stuff on Kathy’s shoulders, my wife and I were able to be fully present in the moment at our wedding. And, Kathy handled it wonderfully. I was actually pretty stunned when it was all over, because I kept expecting something at least minor to go wrong (such is the case with almost every wedding, or so I’ve heard), but nothing ever did. (And, if it did, we didn’t even notice!) I credit Kathy for this, as she kept things running smoothly, was attentive to people’s needs, and made helpful suggestions by reading the situation (e.g. encouraging guests to stay in their air-conditioned cars until right before the ceremony on account of the heat). I’m not sure if it’s normal to say this, but our wedding was pretty much stress-free (and mind you, it was a stiflingly hot and humid July afternoon in Tennessee during the COVID-19 pandemic! #SweddingDay). I would not change a thing. My wife and I still recognize just how fortunate we are to have been able to have our wedding day given the current circumstances around the globe. The fact that it still managed to be our dream wedding too was an incredible bonus.
I give Front Porch Farms top marks, because it completely exceeded our expectations. Sure, my wife and I were convinced of its quality back in January, but when our actual wedding day arrived, we were blown away by the final product. It was more beautiful than we could have ever imagined (and FUN to boot!). Of course, the actual marriage (i.e. the lifelong journey together) is the most important part, but we’re very grateful to have the special memory of our wedding day to treasure forever. Thank you, Kathy, Alex, Brian, and Co., for helping to create that special memory for us!My wife and I got engaged on Christmas Eve 2019. No sooner had the new year rolled in than she (certainly the better half!) began researching wedding venues. That is when she came across Front Porch Farms in Tennessee. It was the first AND last venue that we visited!
Now, my wife didn’t tell me until after the fact, but our visit to Charlotte/Ashland City on that mid-January day wasn’t really a reconnaissance mission, as she was already confident that Front Porch Farms was THE one. To her credit, she was right. Admittedly, I am generally a little slower when making “big(ger)” decisions, as I like to see all of my options first, but sometimes in life, you just know right away. Before we even left the property that day, my mind was made up. Like my wife, I just felt it in my gut that this was THE place. Almost seven months later (and nearly a month after our wedding), I write this review, knowing that without a doubt, we made the right decision. Even now, my mind continues to replay the brilliant scenes of our wedding day at Front Porch Farms over and over again - such was its magic.
So, if you are a couple looking for a venue for your upcoming wedding, I would strongly encourage you to consider Front Porch Farms - even if you do not live in Tennessee (my wife and I don’t!). I will summarize our experience as best as I can, in hopes that it proves helpful to you and yours. Here goes! ...
The venue itself at Front Porch Farms (FPF) is so picturesque, it’s almost absurd - and I mean that in the best of ways. Hopefully, if you are reading this, you have seen photos; I can assure you that what you see in them is the real deal. FPF includes a beautiful house seated atop a hill, commanding a remarkable panorama of surrounding hills, lush trees, and grassy fields. The venue also contains a reception pavilion, bridal suite, cottage/guesthouse, and outdoor lounge areas, to name a few other amenities. As far as the ceremony site goes, FPF provides several options. However, in my eyes, you cannot top the great oak tree on the hill. I’m a massive J. R. R. Tolkien fan, so when I first saw the tree, it reminded me of the Party Tree in Hobbiton in The Lord of the Rings. I couldn’t pass that up. Fortunately, my wife humored me! If you decide to go with FPF for your wedding, know that it will surely leave a lasting impression. It’s been almost a month now since we were married there and we still have friends, family, and other guests that attended reminisce about its beauty.
Kathy Best (FPF owner and event planner) was a joy to work with. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and supportive of our hopes and desires for the big day. You can tell that she and her team have been doing this for a while, as they seem to have things down to a science. Yet, I want to point out that this does not mean that we were ever treated as just another couple or that our wedding was just another event. On the contrary, Kathy made us feel like VIPs. From start to finish (that is, from our first visit to the property to the end of our wedding day), Kathy went above and beyond to ensure that it was what WE wanted it to be. Along with Alex Westerhouse (in-house floral and event stylist), Kathy tailored everything to match/reflect our personal tastes and style. In short, the look of our wedding was very much us. My wife and I had envisioned a smaller, more intimate wedding and Kathy and Co. totally honored that throughout the process. It turned out gorgeous.
Looking back, I can honestly say that having Kathy as our planner/coordinator was definitely one of our wisest decisions. My wife and I made the choice early on to put the onus on someone else. What with all of the moving pieces, we knew that we might become overwhelmed trying to do it all ourselves, which would keep us from enjoying the buildup to the event and especially the wedding day itself. By putting the weightier stuff on Kathy’s shoulders, my wife and I were able to be fully present in the moment at our wedding. And, Kathy handled it wonderfully. I was actually pretty stunned when it was all over, because I kept expecting something at least minor to go wrong (such is the case with almost every wedding, or so I’ve heard), but nothing ever did. (And, if it did, we didn’t even notice!) I credit Kathy for this, as she kept things running smoothly, was attentive to people’s needs, and made helpful suggestions by reading the situation (e.g. encouraging guests to stay in their air-conditioned cars until right before the ceremony on account of the heat). I’m not sure if it’s normal to say this, but our wedding was pretty much stress-free (and mind you, it was a stiflingly hot and humid July afternoon in Tennessee during the COVID-19 pandemic! #SweddingDay). I would not change a thing. My wife and I still recognize just how fortunate we are to have been able to have our wedding day given the current circumstances around the globe. The fact that it still managed to be our dream wedding too was an incredible bonus.
I give Front Porch Farms top marks, because it completely exceeded our expectations. Sure, my wife and I were convinced of its quality back in January, but when our actual wedding day arrived, we were blown away by the final product. It was more beautiful than we could have ever imagined (and FUN to boot!). Of course, the actual marriage (i.e. the lifelong journey together) is the most important part, but we’re very grateful to have the special memory of our wedding day to treasure forever. Thank you, Kathy, Alex, Brian, and Co., for helping to create that special memory for us! -
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Absolutely Perfect
Married 10/02/2020 at Front Porch Farms. Absolutely perfect. I had such a hard time describing what I wanted and my vision on top of coming from out of town... and I must say these two ladies Kathy and Alex nailed it. It was beautiful. Every single person LOVED the venue and wondered where I found this magical place. People kept saying how stunning the view was and couldn’t believe how gorgeous the flower arrangements were! Basically, that this was everyone’s favorite venue they’d ever been too!! I mean this place is the place to be. Hands down I can’t say one negative thing about Front Porch Farms. Everything was perfect. Thank you everyone from Front Porch!Married 10/02/2020 at Front Porch Farms. Absolutely perfect. I had such a hard time describing what I wanted and my vision on top of coming from out of town... and I must say these two ladies Kathy and Alex nailed it. It was beautiful. Every single person LOVED the venue and wondered where I found this magical place. People kept saying how stunning the view was and couldn’t believe how gorgeous the flower arrangements were! Basically, that this was everyone’s favorite venue they’d ever been too!! I mean this place is the place to be. Hands down I can’t say one negative thing about Front Porch Farms. Everything was perfect. Thank you everyone from Front Porch!-
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Incredible Venue, with even more incredible staff!
There are not enough words to express how incredible my experience was working with Kathy and Alex at Front Porch Farms. They went above and beyond to help me create the wedding of my dreams! From the moment I chose this venue, their team took care of so many of the hard parts of the wedding planning process. After showing them my Pinterest board of decor ideas, they took those and designed a beautiful ceremony and reception set-up that was better than I could have dreamed of. They took care of flower arrangements, recommended vendors to use, coordinated the caterers, and were readily available to answer any questions I had.
On the day of the wedding, Kathy and Alex took care of EVERYTHING so that my husband and I were able to soak in every minute of the day, stress-free. Afterwards we had not one, but two of our guests take the time to send us letters telling us how it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. I was so lucky to have my wedding at Front Porch Farms, and I highly recommend it!There are not enough words to express how incredible my experience was working with Kathy and Alex at Front Porch Farms. They went above and beyond to help me create the wedding of my dreams! From the moment I chose this venue, their team took care of so many of the hard parts of the wedding planning process. After showing them my Pinterest board of decor ideas, they took those and designed a beautiful ceremony and reception set-up that was better than I could have dreamed of. They took care of flower arrangements, recommended vendors to use, coordinated the caterers, and were readily available to answer any questions I had.
On the day of the wedding, Kathy and Alex took care of EVERYTHING so that my husband and I were able to soak in every minute of the day, stress-free. Afterwards we had not one, but two of our guests take the time to send us letters telling us how it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. I was so lucky to have my wedding at Front Porch Farms, and I highly recommend it! -
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Our Dream Wedding
Front Porch Farms was our dream wedding venue!!! :) Everything about it was so magical- from the stunning views, gorgeous flowers, beautiful decor, to the amazing team, I could go on and on with this. Kathy and Alex are extremely knowledgeable and organized! They make sure everything is ready to go for a smooth and stress free wedding day. I really appreciate the input Kathy and Alex gave me during the planning process, as this was all brand new to me. Our wedding day was a dream and I would do it all over again if I could!!! I would HIGHLY recommend Front Porch to ALL!!Front Porch Farms was our dream wedding venue!!! :) Everything about it was so magical- from the stunning views, gorgeous flowers, beautiful decor, to the amazing team, I could go on and on with this. Kathy and Alex are extremely knowledgeable and organized! They make sure everything is ready to go for a smooth and stress free wedding day. I really appreciate the input Kathy and Alex gave me during the planning process, as this was all brand new to me. Our wedding day was a dream and I would do it all over again if I could!!! I would HIGHLY recommend Front Porch to ALL!! -
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The most perfect outdoor venue
I can't even begin to express how much I love Front Porch Farms! Not only is the venue absolutely beautiful, but Alex and Kathy were spectacular the day of the wedding, making sure everything was taken care of and running smoothly. From nailing our decor and perfecting our dream wedding, to making sure we (the bride and groom) were taken care of throughout the night with food and drinks, Front Porch Farms truly made our wedding the best it could be. Our guests are still commenting to us months later about how beautiful the venue was and what a wonderful time they had. If you're considering this venue, look no further!I can't even begin to express how much I love Front Porch Farms! Not only is the venue absolutely beautiful, but Alex and Kathy were spectacular the day of the wedding, making sure everything was taken care of and running smoothly. From nailing our decor and perfecting our dream wedding, to making sure we (the bride and groom) were taken care of throughout the night with food and drinks, Front Porch Farms truly made our wedding the best it could be. Our guests are still commenting to us months later about how beautiful the venue was and what a wonderful time they had. If you're considering this venue, look no further! -
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Wedding Bliss at Front Porch Farms
As the mother of the bride, Front Porch Farms eliminated all stress! I was prepared to help book everything, set up and take down everything, call every vendor, look for best prices, and I did not have to do any of that! Kathy and Alex worked tirelessly on making my daughter's vision come true. The team is both professional and personal, know how to plan for the unexpected, and keep everything timely. The vendors had worked with them on numerous events and each vendor spoke so highly of Kathy and Alex, which is very telling, and certainly made me feel at ease with all the details.
Having visited abouot six venues, Front Porch Farms stole the heart of the bride. From driving up the driveway to the top of the hill to see "THE TREE", the glorious grounds, the open pavillion with beautiful tables, chandeliers and string lights, and then speaking with Alex about how the all-inclusive worked, she was certainly sold on this venue. (Not to mention that it was by far my favorite.) While each venue we toured had something she liked, Front Porch Farms was the PERFECT one. This ONE complemented them in so many flawless ways that are too numerous to mention.
If you are looking for a venue that captures you, gives 100 percent to help find your vision, knows exactly what they are doing and when to do it, coordinates your day beautifully, and has a zilliion decorations that you can use....choose FRONT PORCH FARMS. Your wedding day could be perfect!
As the mother of the bride, Front Porch Farms eliminated all stress! I was prepared to help book everything, set up and take down everything, call every vendor, look for best prices, and I did not have to do any of that! Kathy and Alex worked tirelessly on making my daughter's vision come true. The team is both professional and personal, know how to plan for the unexpected, and keep everything timely. The vendors had worked with them on numerous events and each vendor spoke so highly of Kathy and Alex, which is very telling, and certainly made me feel at ease with all the details.
Having visited abouot six venues, Front Porch Farms stole the heart of the bride. From driving up the driveway to the top of the hill to see "THE TREE", the glorious grounds, the open pavillion with beautiful tables, chandeliers and string lights, and then speaking with Alex about how the all-inclusive worked, she was certainly sold on this venue. (Not to mention that it was by far my favorite.) While each venue we toured had something she liked, Front Porch Farms was the PERFECT one. This ONE complemented them in so many flawless ways that are too numerous to mention.
If you are looking for a venue that captures you, gives 100 percent to help find your vision, knows exactly what they are doing and when to do it, coordinates your day beautifully, and has a zilliion decorations that you can use....choose FRONT PORCH FARMS. Your wedding day could be perfect!
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We love fpf!
Kathy and Alex are a wonderful team and so great to work with! They are hands on, helpful and put together all of our details perfectly. They have a great team of recommended vendors which made everything come together seamlessly! FPF is a dream and so thankful we shared our best day here with our favorite people!Kathy and Alex are a wonderful team and so great to work with! They are hands on, helpful and put together all of our details perfectly. They have a great team of recommended vendors which made everything come together seamlessly! FPF is a dream and so thankful we shared our best day here with our favorite people! -
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Beautiful Wedding, Easy Planning, Loved Our Big Day!!
Our wedding turned out beautifully. What a day to remember! I’d definitely recommend Front Porch to anyone who wants a beautiful outdoor wedding in the country that is easy to plan with spectacular views. The venue has a farmhouse chic outdoor pavilion with hanging lights, farmhouse tables, swings, outdoor fireplace and vintage couches and dressers, tables etc.
They basically plan the wedding for you, give you a template to work off of for the day to make it simpler to plan out the day and they have on-site staff included running the show to help you relax and just enjoy the day. Their packages include most everything, such as flowers, food, the ceremony aisle flowers, petals down the aisle, some signage etc. For me this was important because I didn’t want to spend my time sweating the details. You tell them your wedding colors and they pull the decor together and floral arrangements throughout the venue, including your bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets and flowers for the guys.
For getting ready, there's a grooms barn for them to get ready and a bridal suite as well. A lovely home to hide out in before the outdoor ceremony in front of a beautiful oak tree. Our guests loved the space and took lots of photos for themselves.
Our photos were beautiful there. So many lovely options for a backdrop from trees, barns, hillside views, outdoor fireplaces, and an antebellum style home etc. You won't be disappointed with your photos from the day because the venue is so lovely. I would recommend making sure your photographer has two people because you'll want someone down the hill with the groom for his photos and then up in the bridal suite area. This way they can capture the full day. Plus they get more at the ceremony and reception too.
I'd definitely recommend Front Porch to anyone looking for a shabby chic farmhouse style wedding with beautiful outdoor views and easy wedding planning.
Our wedding turned out beautifully. What a day to remember! I’d definitely recommend Front Porch to anyone who wants a beautiful outdoor wedding in the country that is easy to plan with spectacular views. The venue has a farmhouse chic outdoor pavilion with hanging lights, farmhouse tables, swings, outdoor fireplace and vintage couches and dressers, tables etc.
They basically plan the wedding for you, give you a template to work off of for the day to make it simpler to plan out the day and they have on-site staff included running the show to help you relax and just enjoy the day. Their packages include most everything, such as flowers, food, the ceremony aisle flowers, petals down the aisle, some signage etc. For me this was important because I didn’t want to spend my time sweating the details. You tell them your wedding colors and they pull the decor together and floral arrangements throughout the venue, including your bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets and flowers for the guys.
For getting ready, there's a grooms barn for them to get ready and a bridal suite as well. A lovely home to hide out in before the outdoor ceremony in front of a beautiful oak tree. Our guests loved the space and took lots of photos for themselves.
Our photos were beautiful there. So many lovely options for a backdrop from trees, barns, hillside views, outdoor fireplaces, and an antebellum style home etc. You won't be disappointed with your photos from the day because the venue is so lovely. I would recommend making sure your photographer has two people because you'll want someone down the hill with the groom for his photos and then up in the bridal suite area. This way they can capture the full day. Plus they get more at the ceremony and reception too.
I'd definitely recommend Front Porch to anyone looking for a shabby chic farmhouse style wedding with beautiful outdoor views and easy wedding planning.
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Amazing experience!
Front Porch Farms really went above and beyond with our wedding on October 12, 2018. They were very helpful and accommodating. They wedding was absolutely gorgeous and perfect in every way. I was not left wishing for anything after the day was done. Kathy and Alex were wonderful to work with and I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone looking.Front Porch Farms really went above and beyond with our wedding on October 12, 2018. They were very helpful and accommodating. They wedding was absolutely gorgeous and perfect in every way. I was not left wishing for anything after the day was done. Kathy and Alex were wonderful to work with and I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone looking. -
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Front Porch Farms - The Best Nashville Has to Offer!
My husband and I could not have been luckier to have come across Front Porch Farms as our wedding venue. We live in Chicago and planned for a destination wedding in Nashville. Kathy and Alex make an incredible team! They were available whenever we needed, providing us with so much support along the way. There was not one area I can think of where Front Porch Farms was any less than the absolute best. Our wedding day was greater than anything we could have dreamed. Kathy and her team worked around the clock to make sure any questions I had were answered and any concerns I had were taken care of immediately. Alex has a magical talent of taking whatever vision I had and executing something even more incredible! All of the guests claim our wedding was the best wedding they had ever been to, and even though I am bias because it was my day, I completely agree! Our wedding would not have been as special if it were anywhere besides Front Porch Farms. Our vendor, Pig and Pie, had all of our guests over the moon with delicious food and super friendly service. Front Porch Farms was the second best decision I could have made regarding my wedding, the first being saying I do to my husband!My husband and I could not have been luckier to have come across Front Porch Farms as our wedding venue. We live in Chicago and planned for a destination wedding in Nashville. Kathy and Alex make an incredible team! They were available whenever we needed, providing us with so much support along the way. There was not one area I can think of where Front Porch Farms was any less than the absolute best. Our wedding day was greater than anything we could have dreamed. Kathy and her team worked around the clock to make sure any questions I had were answered and any concerns I had were taken care of immediately. Alex has a magical talent of taking whatever vision I had and executing something even more incredible! All of the guests claim our wedding was the best wedding they had ever been to, and even though I am bias because it was my day, I completely agree! Our wedding would not have been as special if it were anywhere besides Front Porch Farms. Our vendor, Pig and Pie, had all of our guests over the moon with delicious food and super friendly service. Front Porch Farms was the second best decision I could have made regarding my wedding, the first being saying I do to my husband! -
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