Foodie brides: Here’s your spot. This luxury getaway in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains is known both for its elegant accommodations and its James Beard-award winning menus, which uses produce directly from the property’s farm. Three indoor and outdoor space options can accommodate 200–250 people, each with its own flair: think family-style BBQ and relaxing bluegrass music or an intricate multi-course dinner in a sophisticated barn.

Invite your guests to take over this secluded forest retreat, which includes 60 guest rooms with lavish amenities (plush robes, Aveda products). You can do it all here, from rehearsal dinner to ceremony to the day-after brunch. No matter where you hold your event(s), you’ll be surrounded by majestic forest and gardens. Beyond brilliantly making this a one-stop shop, RT Lodge nails the details: acoustic guitars, a nightly s’mores station and free hot chocolate and cider refills.

Your wedding photographer will thank you for the abundant options of idyllic backdrops at this stunning property, from vineyards to ponds to a covered bridge. The interior of the event barn is everything you’d want out of an elegant barn, with exposed beams, a fireplace and walls lined with varieties of domestic wood. Your bridesmaids will dig getting ready in the posh bridal suite, where multiple makeup stations, a full bathroom and a triple-sided mirror will ensure everyone looks and feels her best.

Brides who want to bring their own style (and booze) have the opportunity at this 1880s Victorian home in downtown Nashville. Clean lines, exposed brick, hardwood floors and an open floor plan provide you with a blank canvas to create your dream space for the big day. And with access to five areas—including backyard gardens and a furnished loft—you can customize how you want your event to flow.

History buffs will appreciate the story behind this versatile manor—it was once a ground zero site for 6,000 Civil War soldiers. Here, on the 50 acres of farmland in Thompson’s Station, you’re sure to find your ideal setting—a farm-to-table restaurant that uses on-site organic produce (seats over 100), a grandiose barn with wrought-iron chandeliers and reclaimed wood (capacity 400) or an intimate renovated schoolhouse (capacity 25). 

Now this is what garden dream weddings are made of. With multiple colorful fields and botanical gardens throughout the 55 acres overlooking Nashville, Cheekwood—and its luxurious indoor spaces—feels naturally decadent.

Best-selling novel The Widow of the South memorialized this dreamy colonial home with a secret garden and wide front porch (which includes rocking chairs, of course). Take your party indoors or outdoors—capacity is 500—after you say your vows by a 160-year-old Osage orange tree.

If you’re looking for that iconic red barn on a private farm, this ranch 30 minutes outside of Nashville fits the bill. But don’t let “barn” fool you—the luxury touches add sophistication to the rustic vibe. Not the planning type? Take advantage of the in-house production company to dial in the planning and design for up to 300 guests. 

The Bell Tower is one of the only original downtown Nashville structures that survived World War II. Although it has been updated with dramatic chandeliers and furnishings, it has held onto its 1874 character with original floors and tall, arched windows that allow natural light to pour in. One super cool feature: In the actual bell tower, there’s a tasting room with more than 100 bourbon, whiskey and scotch selections. Considering a band? The acoustics in this former church are ideal for live music.

If you’ve always dreamed of a Tuscan wedding but have your heart set on the mountains, this one-of-a-kind space in East Tennessee will satisfy your craving for both. Whether you’re hosting an intimate 20-person gathering or a 600-person bash, you have four stunning options, from vineyard gardens to a luxury barn. Must-get photo: rowing the boat with your new spouse on the property’s lake.

It’ll be easy to sell your groom on this glamorous destination 30 minutes from Nashville—there’s a posh man cave with pool and poker tables, leather recliners, a TV and a snack bar (the bridal suite is equally as lux). Experts at the all-inclusive space, which includes a grandiose barn and vintage green house, will handle the design and details for your big day, which includes a limo(!), DJ, ceremony musician and a sparkler or bubbles send-off.

Looking for a truly distinctive venue? This Nashville distillery provides something truly unique, with an industrial yet warm ambience thanks to the exposed brick, concrete floors, and stringed lights throughout. (In the background, you might spot aging whiskey in white oak barrels.) The Oak Room can accommodate seating up to 175 people. 

Walking by this quaint house in historic downtown Franklin, you would never know what lies inside. A house, garden and outdoor pavilion combine to make an oasis perfect for an intimate gathering (up to 135 guests), with easy-to-customize spaces to make it your own.

Go elegant or casual at this property just five minutes from an entrance to Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Kids (and adults) will love playing in the evergreen maze, and the rustic, flower-filled property boasts plenty of natural beauty to celebrate your nuptials. Bonus: Guest lodging is available right up the mountain from the venue.

With views of downtown Nashville from its floor-to-ceiling windows and patios, this riverfront space features modern architecture with exposed steal beams and industrial-chic touches. Say “I do” with skyline views in the background, then party with up to 350 guests.

Big weddings are no problem at this venue, set on a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course outside of Memphis. They can cater to over 650 guests—or create a cozy, elegant event for a smaller party—all with a gorgeous natural background. Accommodations for your guests are made easier because of Spring Creek’s partnership with nearby Marriott.

This rustic barn sits on a property with rolling hills and a blooming pink peach orchard North of Chattanooga. Save money (and DIY time) on some of the shabby chic details—this venue offers plenty of vintage props so you can use your cash for the honeymoon.

If it’s the classic Southern charm you’re after, this is where to find it. This historic 9,200-square-foot mansion near downtown Nashville has played host to seven U.S. presidents since it was built in the late 1700s. Dramatic touches like marble fireplaces, Greek columns and manicured gardens are balanced with casual-fun features like outdoor fire pits and yard games.

This historic former hardware store has been converted into Nashville’s newest event space, overlooking the Cumberland River in the center of downtown. The renovated building holds its charm with exposed brick and hardwood floors, but offers modern touches like custom chandeliers and lighting.

Few things say romance more than a villa in the countryside, which is what you’ll find at this Northeast Tennessee venue. Gorgeous vintage stone architecture, panoramic mountain views, multiple stone fireplaces and an on-site honeymoon suite will make it hard not to envision yourself as queen of your own chateau for the day.