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Riverwood Mansion is a grand mansion located in Nashville, Tennessee. This venue features gorgeous Greek Revival columns, marble fireplaces, and several elegant chandeliers. Couples will be surrounded by custom-designed gardens and stunning, towering, fully-grown Magnolia trees. Riverwood Mansion is a romantic venue that offers all-inclusive wedding packages to make your planning process a breeze.

Facilities and Capacity
Riverwood Mansion can accommodate up to 300 guests for your special celebration of love. Beside the grand mansion, Riverwood also features a 4,200 square-foot pavilion with beautiful gardens, adorned with evening lighting. Couples can choose an outdoor ceremony underneath towering trees and then dance the night away in their covered pavilion.

Services Offered
Riverwood Mansion has been hosting weddings for more than 20 years. They specialize in Southern hospitality and assist with setting up and cleaning up in order to make sure your wedding is everything you dreamt it to be. They offer extensive event-planning services as well as event rentals, catering, and more to make sure all of your wedding day needs are taken care of. Additional services include:

  • Bridal suite
  • Tables/chairs
  • Lighting/sound
  • China/flatware
  • Linens
  • Glassware
  • Parking

Other Services
After hosting your wedding, this venue is happy to host future anniversary parties as well. Additional events include:

  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Engagement party
  • Bridal shower
  • Bridal luncheon
  • Elopement
  • Corporate events
  • Photo and video shoots

History
The Metropolitan Historical Commission has identified Riverwood Mansion as one of the most important historic structures in Nashville. It was built in the late 1790s on 2,500 acres. It’s one of the largest homes in the area and has been known for its lavish parties throughout the years. Seven U.S. presidents have been guests at this mansion.

Location
Riverwood Mansion is located in the creative and artistic area of East Nashville. While it’s a secluded venue, they’re only 10 minutes from downtown Nashville. The Opryland Hotel, a popular destination for out-of-town guests, is also only 10 minutes away.

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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
Catering Services

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Garden
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
Outside Vendors
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
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

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

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Riverwood Mansion

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Riverwood Mansion is a stunning, well-maintained wedding venue with beautiful grounds and ample parking. Reviewers praised the highly professional, communicative staff who handled planning and day-of coordination seamlessly. Food, cake, and music were frequently complimented, and guests raved about the flawless execution. Highly recommended for Nashville weddings.

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Riverwood Mansion is a stunning, well-maintained wedding venue with beautiful grounds and ample parking. Reviewers praised the highly professional, communicative staff who handled planning and day-of coordination seamlessly. Food, cake, and music were frequently complimented, and guests raved about the flawless execution. Highly recommended for Nashville weddings.

Darby
Darby Sent on 05/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Could not recommend enough!!

Wow where to begin! Riverwood Mansion is a very special place. The staff is INREDIBLE. Cora was our day of coordinator and she was an absolute blessing. Chloe, Georgia, and Brooke were also so so helpful in making this one of the most beautiful days of my life. My fiance and I were sold when they said they handle basically everything. We both are very busy with work, so being able to have Riverwood tackle the heavy lifting of wedding planning for us was a game changer. THEW BLEW OUR EXPECTATIONS OUT OF THE WATER! I could not recommend this venue enough. The property is beautiful, the staff is so passionate and so professional, and they truly care about making your day the best day of your life.
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Rachael Sent on 12/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!!

We had an incredible experience with Riverwood Mansion! Not only is the venue stunning, but their team is great! They were so incredibly helpful and really pulled my vision together. I couldn’t have asked for a better day!
Patrick
Patrick Sent on 09/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Magical Place to Get Married

Absolute 10 out of 10 experience having our wedding at Riverwood! Brooke and the team were magical and handled every detail and aspect of our wedding with such care. The process was truly seamless and we couldn't be happier with how everything went. I could go on about the beautiful surroundings, amazing location, white-glove service and so much more but suffice to say that this venue and team is a cut above.
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Laura Sent on 08/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Absolute Best

We had the most beautiful wedding at Riverwood! The team were so responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable! The day of was run perfectly! The DJ, Chris, had everyone dancing with the best playlist! Mrs. Joyce, the ceremony coordinator, was so thorough and didn’t miss any details! Beat our expectations!
Cora
Cora Sent on 06/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day EVER!

The entire Riverwood Mansion team made my wedding day so unbelievably special! I knew from the very first moment I walked through the front doors, I had to get married here. Our guests are still talking about how lovely the day was and how fantastic the food was! Special shout out to Landry and Morgan for being so attentive to detail and making sure everything was PERFECT, even going so far to work with my family and husband to pull off so many amazing surprises for me on the day of! A million thank yous are not enough to express our gratitude for such a wonderful, amazing and flawless day my husband and I will cherish forever!!
Meredith
Meredith Sent on 06/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Wedding Planning & Day of Coordination

Throughout the entire wedding planning process and execution the Riverwood staff was exceptional. They went above and beyond from coordinating both big and small details and bringing my wedding vision to life. The wedding day itself was absolutely perfect and the day of coordinators did a fantastic job on-site ensuring everything ran smoothly so I could enjoy my wedding day. Can't recommend them enough!
Katy
Katy Sent on 12/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

This team made my dream wedding come true! From beginning to end the communication was seamless, the hospitality was wonderful, and they truly made my perfect as perfect as can be. Honestly couldn't have asked for a better venue and team to work with! So thankful for Morgan, Cora, and the rest of the staff for being simply the best
J
John Sent on 12/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular

Thanks to everyone at Riverwood Mansion for the truly spectacular and memorable day. The Riverwood team is impeccable.
Words cannot describe what a great time we had. I have received many compliments about the wedding, and I wish I could take all of the praise, but it was truly all of you who made the day so great.
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 08/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

dream wedding!

HUGE thank you to Morgan, Cora, Joyce, Brandin, DJ Chris and all of the Riverwood and 8lavenderlane staff for making our wedding day incredible. We truly could not recommend Riverwood more if you’re considering having a wedding in Nashville. As a long-distance couple planning a wedding in a state neither of us lived in during a very busy time in life, we needed a venue we loved with a staff that would be sure to consistently communicate and help throughout the planning process. Morgan, Cora, and the Riverwood staff did a fantastic job in ensuring we were involved throughout the process. They were able to provide recommendations for quality vendors, provided prompt responses when we had questions and updates as the day came closer, and they were willing to work with us on the small details that made the day and event ours. The Riverwood Mansion property was absolutely stunning on our big day, our guests were able to find the property easily + plenty of parking, and the staff was so helpful. We were given a period of time to actually eat our wedding food-the set-up and time alone were wonderful. We chose to have food stations for our guests, and they couldn’t have been better. Everyone was able to eat plenty and everything was delicious- the food was a CONSISTENT high remark that we are STILL hearing about! We worked with Brandin on a gorgeous and super tasty cake that had 3 tiers of different flavors. Joyce worked with us to plan the day and practice how things would go while making sure everything went well on our big day. We had no issues at all throughout the ceremony and reception, with events being moved along gracefully. DJ Chris worked with us to create an awesome playlist that kept everyone dancing. Several guests at our wedding approached us to let us know how impressed they were with the Riverwood staff, noting how clean the venue remained, how frequently they were offered assistance, and how they didn’t seem to notice all of the upkeep being done because of how efficiently things were being done. If you’re even somewhat thinking about a Nashville wedding, you should look at Riverwood Mansion. It’s on a gorgeous property, with some space, privacy, and peace for your wedding with the option to head downtown afterward. It’d be hard to find a place that better embodies true southern hospitality throughout the whole process. Thank you again to everyone at Riverwood!
A
Anne Sent on 04/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

The perfect choice of venue! From the first meeting till the get away car drove off, the execution was excellent! If you are looking for a venue with an authentic elegant, historic flair Riverwood Mansion is it. Having a lovely garden ceremony, with indoor cocktail hour and reception worked so well! The staff provided excellent communication and guidance throughout the process. The execution on wedding day was perfection! They definitely know how to orchestrate and execute a wedding...We could not have asked for more!. They utilize excellent vendors, and relieved so much stress off of us! Trust them! We can't thank you and the entire staff enough for making our dreams come true! We received so many compliments from our guests! Thank you Riverwood Mansion!
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Awards

79
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

12 Endorsements
Lane Photography | Nashville Wedding Photographers Lane Photography | Nashville Wedding Photographers Wedding Photographers

This is an amazing venue for the bride and groom looking for an awesome southern wedding venue. Kimberly and her staff are crazy, amazing and we love every time we get work there!

The Respectables The Respectables Wedding Bands

We have played many events at Riverwood...what a great venue for an event! Beautiful old world setting right in Nashville.

8 Lavender Lane Catering 8 Lavender Lane Catering Wedding Caterers

We love working with the Riverwood Staff. They are the Best!

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Riverwood Mansion frequently asked questions

Riverwood Mansion 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
  • Catering Services
Riverwood Mansion includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by Riverwood Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Riverwood Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Riverwood Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Riverwood Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Riverwood Mansion 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
  • Tent Accessories
Riverwood Mansion is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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