A Nashville Wedding to Remember at Scarritt Bennett

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You looked deep into his loving eyes, as he was on bended knee, and said emphatically, “I do”. Now comes the fun part, the planning of your wedding. The first thing you need to choose is your venue. You want a elegant place that will accommodate fully, all of your guests.


If you have ever dreamed of an elegant Nashville wedding the Scarritt- Bennett is a lovely choice. It’s location is just minutes from Music Row, restaurants and shops. It sits on a gorgeous 10 acre spread. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous, perfect for your wedding day. The center consists of 10 buildings made of orchard stone and gothic architecture which ensure a peaceful setting.

The Center can accommodate not only your wedding reception, but the wedding as well. It has two chapels right there on sight. The Wightman Chapel (for large weddings) and Skinner Chapel (small chapel pictured above) are delicately landscaped and also add that perfect setting. Make sure you call for availably though as this place fills up very quickly.

Your guests are sure to be thrilled with the very tasty buffet style or professionally served dinners. Some of items on the menu for your choice are: baked tilapia, pasta with feta, spinach soufflé’, zucchini julienne, and soft bread pudding. There are many other hearty food choices as well, and, you can all of this at just $22.00 a person.

Hor D’ Oeuvres are a wonderful option for your wedding reception. It will help entail that your guests are happy while you are doing important things such as taking your pictures. The choices though, will make your mouth water. The list includes: spinach dip, crab cakes, veggie spring rolls, bbq meatballs, shrimp, beef skewers, baked brie, quesadillas, and so on.

They also have a magnificent carving station with a min. of 50 people and each station accommodating 50 people at $150.00. You have the choices of: honey ham, flank steak, turkey breast, or ham. Don’t forget about dessert either. Serve your guests the dessert sampler consisting of: cheesecakes, key lime squares, fluffy pastries, mini tarts, and whoopie pies.

There is also the snack option for your wedding party. These snacks are delivered to the bride’ or groom’s room and is a min of 10 people. This is a great option to take the edge off before the marriage ceremony. If you are having an afternoon wedding, perhaps the sunrise sampler is an option with breakfast foods and fresh fruit.

What though, if you have guests from out of state? Well, have no worries for the Center also offers overnight accommodations. The gorgeous rooms are located on beautiful grounds and also maintain the gothic architecture. Stand room price is $45.00 and for an upgrade it is $62. There is also an art gallery present and was voted best art space.

This quaint little getaway truly has it all. From the moment you arrive you will notice how beautifully landscaped it is. The chapels make it convenient, so no one has to drive to the reception. The menus are fantastic and offer any dish to suit your pallet, the overnight amenities will make it a night your guests will never forget. The staff is friendly and fully equipped to meet your every desire. You can have the wedding of your dreams and a night to remember at the Scarritt -Bennett.

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I'm Ralph Griggs, a minister who helps many couples with their wedding ceremonies. That takes me to just about every wedding venue in the Nashville area. Finding just the right place for your wedding is very important, so I decided to offer in these posts my reviews on wedding site locations around Nashville. Take a look & you might discover the perfect location for your wedding.

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