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About

Chimes and Occasions, based out of Memphis, Tennessee, is a historical wedding event venue located in the heart of Midtown, just south of Overton Square. With a charming, unique, intimate, and vintage event space, this venue was built in 1998 to have the look of an old French chapel complete with an intimate church setting.

Facilities and Capacity
Chimes and Occasions features elegantly furnished dressing rooms, 15-foot ceilings, and a space that accommodates up to 125 guests. When you walk in, you'll notice the details, look, and feel of an old French Chapel. There is also an oversized front door, a set of panelled, eight-foot double doors for the bride’s grand entrance, a center aisle with church pews, a gorgeous altar, and a charming bride’s dressing room with Victorian antiques. These antiques with the essence of the Victorian era will help to set an elegant backdrop for your wedding event.

Services Offered
Chimes and Occasions offers a variety of services and amenities for wedding couples and their guests. The reception site fee gives you access to a gorgeous dressing room, setup and cleanup of the event, lighting and sound, tables, chairs, and linens. The venue will also provide you with a list of outside vendors in order to make planning easier. Chimes and Occasions will provide services for bridal showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, receptions, and elopements. The property also has ample, convenient parking, and it also offers wheelchair access.

History
Having been in business as Chimes and Occasions since 1998, this venue was formerly known as Seabrook’s Antiques. The owner loved working with antiques and sharing them with wedding brides. Eventually, Occasions utilized it’s New Orleans Courtyard, hosting the top bands in Memphis during the 1960s and 70s. The space was transformed into an event space that is well-equipped to handle all types of events, especially weddings. The venue comes furnished with tables, chairs, linens and antiques, and is always set up for its clients.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$800

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December

Reviews of Chimes and Occasions

M
Michael Sent on 11/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect little place with ample space

The chapel was just perfect for our needs. Cozy and spacious at the same time. Everything was already set up all we had to do was show up. The owner and proprietor was super easy to work with and very accommodating. The facilities were well maintained with classic ambiance. I would absolutely recommend this venue.
Patricia
Patricia Sent on 08/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding house

Very nice and cozy. This venue came already decorated. It has an upstairs and downstairs, a kitchen..it was so nice.
Magali
Magali Sent on 11/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We had an exceptional wedding, everything was lovely and easy

We had such a great and beautiful French-American wedding at chimes and occasions. Everybody loved this venue and the chapel. The place is very charming and doesn’t ask to add a lot of decoration.
Everything is convenient to have a nice and easy reception.
Madeline is very sweet and helpful.
We recommend this place like 200% times.
Thank you so much !!
Lakishia
Lakishia Sent on 08/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent staff


My friend had her wedding at this venue and it was absolutely beautiful. My friend had her wedding at this venue and it was absolutely beautiful.
Lakishia
Lakishia Sent on 06/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Chimes and occasions was a very nice venue.

My friend had her wedding at this venue and it was absolutely beautiful.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 05/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Spot for A Midtown Wedding

Chimes & Occasions is a beautiful spot for parties and weddings. Madeline is wonderful and very personable. She has many ideas to help accommodate a bride's special day there. She has also helped suggest a reasonable caterer for us.
Kiara
Kiara Sent on 04/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Traditional

My first impression when I saw both the chapel and the banquet hall I instantly thought traditional. The owner and her husband were very helpful and so nice.
K
Kayla Sent on 05/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I had my rehearsal dinner at Chimes and Occasions and it was absolutely perfect. It is such a great location- close to a lot of great bars, restaurants and entertainment for my out-of-town guests to check out. Plus, it is so darn cute! HIGHLY recommend.
L
Leeann Sent on 08/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Madeline is so nice and accommodating! She's easy to get a hold of and easy to talk to, and it's willing to work with you on all aspects of your big day! The venue is awesome, there are multiple options for ceremony areas and the set up for reception is perfect! Highly recommend!
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Ashley Sent on 04/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Madeline was the best!! And the venue was SO PERFECT! It was beautiful inside and out and made our wedding amazing! We had so many compliments on how beautiful and how fun our wedding was and we couldn't have done it without the Chimes and Occations!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

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Chimes and Occasions frequently asked questions

Chimes and Occasions includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Chimes and Occasions for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Chimes and Occasions offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Chimes and Occasions offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Chimes and Occasions offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Chimes and Occasions offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Chimes and Occasions is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value, 4.9 in average response time and 4.9 in flexibility.
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