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Reception
$6,500 starting price
Ceremony
$6,500 starting price
Reception
$6,500 starting price
Ceremony
$6,500 starting price

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The Cadre Building--based in Memphis, Tennessee and providing services to wedding couples in the Memphis, Jackson, and Jonesboro areas-- is a historic wedding ceremony and reception venue. With charm, sophisticated elegance, and an opportune location, this Memphis wedding venue is an outstanding choice for your special day. The entire space is available to you when you rent the Cadre Building; the venue offers an elegant 36,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom with an overlooking 2,500-square-foot mezzanine. This space is accented with brilliant chandeliers and intricately crafted columns, which means you’ll have plenty of gorgeous locations for stunning wedding photography.

Facilities and Capacity
Built in 1928, The Cadre Building offers 36,000 square feet of Grand Ballroom event space. No matter the size of your event, whether you have 50 guests or up to 950, The Cadre Building will be able to accommodate your group. The venue welcomes combination ceremonies and receptions with historic charm, rustic elegance, and a convenient location; your ceremony and reception will have a classic, unrivaled elegance for you to boast about thanks to the accents of the brilliant crystal chandeliers, intricately crafted columns detailed with hand-painted and gold-leaf molding. All of this beautiful space is available when you book time at The Cadre Building.

Services Offered
The Cadre Building has an experienced staff who will work with you to coordinate your special event. This staff has experience with all types of events, including wedding receptions and ceremonies, corporate cocktail events and luncheons, rehearsal dinners, social gatherings, formal events, proms, birthday parties, baby showers, fashion shows, vow renewals, concerts, non-profit events, and more. The venue offers a variety of services to couples, including setup and cleanup, event planning services, event rentals, preparation rooms, and more. The Cadre Building also has several event items available, including altars and arches, chairs, tables, and lighting.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

$6,500

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

$6,500

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

No

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

$6,500

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

$6,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Linens
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of The Cadre Building

4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
46 Reviews
94% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
Jennifer
Jennifer W. Sent on 03/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent.

Can't recommend them highly enough!!!
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Taylor O. Sent on 11/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Beautiful, large venue. You have plenty of space social distance tables during a Covid-19 wedding and you have an upstairs that you can reserve for people who don’t want to be around crowds. Staff was very nice and accommodating. You have to purchase alcohol through the Cadre, which was the largest expense we had overall. However, we chose an upper-end open bar package. There are other lower-cost options. This was not a secret or a surprise to us - we knew exactly what we signed up for lol. It just is a lot more than what you might pay a venue to bring your own alcohol. We loved the venue so much that we were willing to take on the extra expense. (I’m just trying to think of potentially helpful information. This was not a negative thing.)
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Stephanie D. Sent on 05/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous and Professional

I’m not one to write many reviews, but if you plan on getting married in the TN area (or even if you’re from out of town), this is the place to have it! It is an absolutely gorgeous venue, with amazing event planners if you need one! The architecture speaks for itself and honestly doesn’t even need decor to stand out. It’s so classy and beautiful, I would make the same choice if I had to do it over again!
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Awards

46
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Team

Betsy  McKay
Betsy McKay
Director of Sales

Betsy has been the Director of Sales for The Cadre Building for seven years. She handles the sales and marketing processes for the building and leads site visits of the space. Betsy walks clients through the online reservations system, handles all food and beverage quotes, event enhancement items, and is in charge of client billing.

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Elizabeth Hoard Photography Elizabeth Hoard Photography Wedding Photographers

The Cadre Building is stunning. Staff is wonderful. Always look forward to shooting there!

GOD Squad Wedding Ministers GOD Squad Wedding Ministers Wedding Officiants

What a terrific venue for couples looking for a romantic setting in the Memphis area. The God Squad loves performing weddings at The Cadre Building, with their expert, knowledgeable staff to guide a couple through the most important day of their loves. your wedding is in excellent hands at The Cadre Building. We HIGHLY recommend! The GOD Squad Wedding Ministers

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5.0 out of 5 rating , 64 Reviews
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5.0 out of 5 rating , 46 Reviews
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The Cadre Building frequently asked questions

The Cadre Building includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Cadre Building for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
The Cadre Building offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Cadre Building offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Cadre Building offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Cadre Building offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Cadre Building is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.

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