In Memphis, Tennessee most wedding ceremonies are held in churches, but there are other options available. And for your wedding reception you can find numerous options around the city. When trying to choose a wedding venue you need to think about what it is you want. Formal or informal? Catering required or flexible? Close to hotels or out of the way? And of course you will have to consider the size of your wedding. Whether you decide to have a small or large wedding will dictate the kind of wedding venue you can use.
Best Memphis Wedding Ceremony and Reception Venues
Botanic Gardens – The botanic gardens offer several event spaces for both a ceremony and reception. The location is so beautiful that weddings hardly need decorations. Whether you are having a small or large wedding (500 people) there is a space available. Call 576-4106 or check out memphisbotanicgarden.com for more information.
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts – Located on North Main Street, the Cannon Center is impressive with an elegant lobby and a room with a view of the Mississippi River. Call 726-0915 or check out www.thecannoncenter.com for more information.
Dixon Gallery and Gardens – The beautiful gardens at Dixon offer a beautiful backdrop for a wedding. The huge lawn offers a fun space outside for a ceremony and the two reception areas offer an elegant reception option for up to 200 people. Call 761-5250 or check out www.dixon.org for more information.
Lichterman Nature Center – This often overlooked wedding venue offers inside and outside areas for your wedding ceremony and reception. Choose an area overlooking the lake or near the wooded areas. Call 767-7322 or check out www.memphismuseums.org for more information
Memphis Zoo – The zoo might not be the first place you think of when searching for a wedding venue, but weddings at the Memphis Zoo can be stunningly elegant. There are spaces available for a wedding with anywhere from 20 to 2000 guests. You can choose the area of the zoo you love most for your wedding venue. Call 333-6571 or check out www.memphiszoo.org for more information.
Minglewood Hall – This new concert event space in Midtown is perfect for large weddings. The 13,000-square-foot facility can accommodate up to 1,500 guests and comes with all the necessities of a modern wedding. Call 312-6058 or check out www.minglewoodhall.com for more information.
The Vine – With a max capacity of 350 people The Vine is a great place for a wedding ceremony or reception. Located in Midtown Memphis, The Vine also offers bar, catering, and floral services. Call 274-8463 or check out www.iamthevine.com for more information.
Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum – This Victorian house is a beautiful location for an outdoor wedding. Weddings have been a tradition here since 1971. Whether you choose to be outside or inside you will appreciate the beautiful setting for an intimate ceremony and reception. Call or check out www.woodruff-fontaine.com for more information.
In addition to these wonderful venues there are hundreds of banquet halls, hotel ballrooms, and other event spaces. There is no shortage of places to get married in Memphis!
