Clementine Hall

The upstairs is, yes. That is where the event space is. You can get downstairs (green rooms and kitchen area) by going around the building outside.

You should expect to receive a total picture of the venue during a tour. Of course, you will see the physical space and get a better sense of the components: the dressing rooms, catering kitchen, outdoor areas, etc. and if the online photos were a accurate representation. Always look at the bathrooms! And in general, is the space clean and well maintained? You should also understand what is provided in the space, for instance audio, video, lighting - even ice! These components can often define the space and, if they're missing, can add tremendously to the venue cost. Couples should understand the venue's policies, particularly as they relate to vendors such as caterers and bar. What rules does the venue have with respect to candles, sparklers, dance floors? To the extent that this information is available online (and it should), its always thoughtful to know the answers in advance. Never discount the intangibles, the culture the venue and professionalism.

Well, always read the contract. If the contract is not clear, then that may be an issue. The contract should address all of your concerns, including payment terms, rental period, force majeure (acts of God), cancellation, and any rules particular to the venue (candle use, sparklers, etc.). Of course, it's better to ask your questions at the venue tour or in any case before you request a contract since moving to the contract stage implies that you're committed to booking the date and have done your diligence. Better yet, the venue should have all this information on their website as its both forthcoming and a considerate use of everyone's time.

There simply is no standard as to what a venue includes. Even a roof may not be included. On the other end of the spectrum, a venue may include quite a bit (food and beverage, table, parking), but rarely will a venue include everything that is needed. Our venues take an uncommon approach. We provide everything building related, which includes audio, video, lighting, management, insurance, and often stages, bar, furnished dressing rooms and catering kitchens.

Rather than give an absolute number, because that depends upon one's budget, a percentage is more applicable. (For the sake of this generalization, the wedding budge should include food, beverage, rentals and decor, music, lighting, coordinator, insurance, security, and transportation.) If the venue is more than 35% of the total budget, the venue may be too much of a reach. If the venue is less that 20%, the venue may be lacking or too much may be spent on another category (band or photographer?).

We've written many articles on this topic that you can find here. Many things are obvious and include location, type of venue, cost and size. But we're surprised that most couples don't think about the audio, video and lightings systems a venue has (or more often doesn't) as these quite literally set the stage for the event. Also, some serious consideration of the usability of any available outdoor space and parking are critical.

We've written many articles on this topic that you can find here. But the simple way we would suggest finding the right wedding venue for you is using a number of filters and reduce the options accordingly. First, we normally recommend searching based upon location (Nashville wedding venues, for instance). Second, determine the type of venue (or venues) that are most appealing (independent venues, hotels, country clubs, farms, museums, manor homes, etc.). Third, eliminate any remaining venues that don't meet your physical requirements, which could include a size that is suitable for your expected number of guests; adequate parking, bathrooms, and dressing rooms; sufficient space for a ceremony/ reception flip; and outdoor space. Fourth, look at photos of the venues, Google Street View, and other images and video of the locations. Fifth, make sure the venue cost and vendor policies fit your needs. And last, go visit the venue in person!

Most couples have a reasonable awareness of the type and look of venue they want, the locale where they want to be married, the size of the venue they require, and of course their price point. With these filters, couples in even the largest markets should be able to limit their finalists to 5 or fewer venues. Touring many venues indicates that a couple doesn't know what they want or haven't looked into the venues thoroughly before visiting.

We recommend not giving in to pressure by a venue to book before you're ready. Some venues are notorious for creating a false sense of date scarcity to panic a couple. If your dates are at all flexible, and usually couples have some flexibility, there isn't a rush to commit. However, once you make your venue decision, don't hesitate. Book the venue immediately.

The spring (April, May and June) and fall (September, October and November) are the most popular months for weddings in Nashville. Saturdays are the most popular day of the week for weddings. Saturdays in October are the most popular days of the year. Many weddings are held on Fridays and Saturdays as most out of town guests choose to spend a three day weekend in Nashville.

Of course the answer depends upon the venue and location, but generally dates in a particular season start to book about a year in advance. Saturdays, despite an often higher price, tend to book faster than other days. Some months book much faster than others. In Nashville, October and May book very early. And since the advent of Covid, bookings have gone much farther into the future - as far ar 18 to 24 months out

Across the street are two rows of parking. Just be careful crossing Charlotte.