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Duck Pond Manor is an all-inclusive wedding venue located in Sparta, Tennessee. Originally known as the England Mansion, Duck Pond Manor has been standing in all its glorious beauty since 1867. This mansion brings a classic Southern feel with its mature tree draped in string lights, large white pillars, acres of stunning pastures, and a one-of-a-kind outdoor stone fire pit. It’s the ideal place to host a southern classic indoor or outdoor wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

Duck Pond Manor has three event spaces: two that are ideal for your ceremony and the other fitting for a reception. Each outdoor space can hold a maximum of 400 wedding guests. The ceremony can take place on the grounds, where you and your guests will have a scenic view of gorgeous mountains and breathtaking trees, or it can be held right outside the mansion. Either way, both are superb for photos. Their reception building can accommodate a maximum of 300 wedding guests, and a commercial tent can be added for extra guests. The reception areas are decorated to match your specific aesthetic. Duck Pond Manor’s team of qualified designers can transform the tent into any theme using lighting, florals, and more. They have bridal suites that include spacious bedrooms, hair and makeup stations, and a full bathroom. They also have a groom’s man cave, which includes a TV, a variety of game systems, comfortable couches, and a bar stocked with drinks.

Services Offered

Duck Pond Manor can host your bridal shower, ceremony, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, and reception. They provide all-inclusive packages that include catering, a professional planner, event design, and floral arrangements. They can also offer a trusted wedding officiant, a certified bartender, and an experienced photographer to capture all your favorite moments. They have security to ensure the safety of all your wedding guests. Other services include:

  • Cake
  • Clean up
  • Set up
  • Lighting
  • Drapery
  • Furniture


Catering

Their in-house catering service can do a variety of dinner styles, including a buffet, family style, and stations. They can serve any type of food and can make delicious five-course meals. They will provide attentive servers that can cater to your guests and distribute hors d’oeuvres.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July

Reviews of Duck Pond Manor

Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 07/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant and Professional

The main reasons we chose Duck Pond Manor for our wedding ceremony and reception venue? It's not an understatement when I say a huge part of our decision was because of Terra, the owner and planner. (And of course how beautiful the property is.)

When we toured the venue, Terra made us aware that she works with every bride to make their vision of their wedding a reality - and throughout the entire process, she made things so easy. Not to mention she took so much stress away from the planning process. I am from Cookeville but live in Memphis, so one of my main concerns was planning a wedding from out of town. However, I had the most seamless and fun wedding planning experience!

I also loved that the venue had multiple areas to choose from for a ceremony location, and that the reception area had an indoor/outdoor feel. There are also areas for the entire wedding party to get ready at on the property.

If you are looking for an all-inclusive venue that's elegant and a wedding planning process that is fun - Duck Pond Manor is the place to book!
Candace
Candace Sent on 12/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

You won’t find a better place or better staff!

Duck Pond Manor is simply amazing and gave us the wedding of our dreams. The property is beautiful and charming, and the huge magnolia tree was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. I grew up about 45 minutes from Sparta, TN, but my fiance and I were living in Huntsville, AL when we began planning the wedding. We visited a few different places, but once we saw Duck Pond and had a chance to speak with Terra, the owner, we knew we had found the perfect place for our wedding.

Terra was so easy to work with and made the entire wedding planning process as simple and straightforward as possible. Our rehearsal dinner went very smoothly, and our wedding day was truly stress-free! The staff was so nice and took care of anything and everything that needed to be done so that we could focus on getting ready and enjoying the day.

The bridal suite is simply gorgeous and was the perfect place to spend the day getting ready with my bridesmaids, mom, and mother-in-law. The groom’s quarters were spacious and comfortable with plenty of room for the guys to hang out and get dressed.

The floral designer did a beautiful job with all of the bouquets and boutonnières, and the reception area was decorated perfectly according to the pictures / inspiration I had given to Terra. The tables looked so elegant and classy, and we loved the lighting style in the reception room. Our meal was delicious, our guests were happy with the bartending service, and the DJ did a fantastic job with our ceremony and reception music. The cake decorator recommended by Terra did a beautiful job with our wedding and groom’s cake. Terra also gave us wonderful recommendations for wedding photography and videography services.

When my husband and I talk about our wedding day or when we look back on our wedding pictures and videos, we always comment on how we couldn’t have chosen a better place to get married than Duck Pond!
Heather
Heather Sent on 07/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A Night To Remember

Terra, Carli and team were INCREDIBLE to work with! It was ridiculously stress-free, I didn’t have to think AT ALL on my wedding day - they would show up out of thin air just when I’d have a question or when it was time to transition. The food, cake, DJ - all amazing.
I never thought I’d have an “all-inclusive” wedding - but it was so worth it.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 01/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Duck Pond Manor Winter Wedding

Where to begin. My husband and I got married at Duck Pond Manor on a cold, dreary, wet December day. The venue was decorated like a gorgeous winter wonderland. The soup and sandwiches were divine. We have received so many comments on how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was. The best part was that Terra and her crew at DPM took care of every single detail. From our first planning meeting to my late night text messages the night before, each request was met with a nod and a smile and "we can do that." My recommendation for all brides is to seriously consider an all-inclusive venue. The amount of stress that is taken from you allows you to actually ENJOY the day. Not once was I worried or concerned about any aspect of my wedding day. And THAT CAKE!!!! My mouth is watering from the memory of it. The flowers were EXACTLY what I had envisioned. We were told numerous times that the venue looked and felt just like a Hallmark Movie, which is a huge compliment coming from these people. Well done Terra!
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Duck Pond Manor frequently asked questions

Duck Pond Manor includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Duck Pond Manor includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Duck Pond Manor includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Duck Pond Manor for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Duck Pond Manor offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Duck Pond Manor offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Duck Pond Manor offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Duck Pond Manor offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Duck Pond Manor is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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