Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum

Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum is a stunning and historic wedding venue located in Memphis, Tennessee. At this venue space, you can plan an unforgettable event in a beautifully designed 19th-century historical mansion where weddings have been a tradition since 1871. From the antique furnishings to the iconic French Victorian design, the Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum could make for the perfect setting for a wedding day celebration.

Facilities and Capacity
The Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum is home to breathtaking grounds, elegantly furnished rooms, and enough space to host a wide variety of weddings and special events. For instance, the Front Lawn of the Woodruff-Fontaine House is a scenic outdoor space surrounded by historic architecture and Victorian-era charm. Here, you can host a wedding ceremony that can accommodate up to 200 of your friends and family. Inside, the rustic Root Cellar provides an English-style ambiance featuring brick, stone, four fireplaces, and space for up to 100 guests.

Services Offered
The staff at The Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum provides guests with chairs, tables, and a number of event services so that they can pull off their wedding or special event without a hitch. Some of the services that they offer include:

• Event rentals
• Get ready rooms
• Parking
• Outside Vendors

History
The Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum's history dates back to the 19th century when it was built into Millionaires Row in 1870. The mansion was owned by two prominent Memphis families and was eventually passed to the city in 1959. The mansion wasn’t reopened until 1962 when the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities restored the house to its former splendor.