Looking to plan a destination wedding in Nashville? One of our favorite & iconic venues is the Country Music Hall of Fame! Located downtown, this venue is within walking distance of the famed neon signs of Broadway, where live music spills out into the streets from all the famous honky tonks.

There are a few event spaces with the music museum. Most notably, one option is to rent out the entire 6th floor, which has private elevators to bring your guests up to where all the festivities occur. The Carlton Terrace is a rooftop green space complete with trees and epic views of the Nashville skyline, which is the ultimate ceremony space. For inclement weather, the space can be tented, and if you are having your ceremony at a different location (Church, Temple, etc.) then the Terrace can be used in conjunction with the HCA Lobby to have an indoor/outdoor cocktail hour.

The HCA Lobby is the perfect space for a cocktail hour. Vintage Hatch Show Print posters are hung around the room for a true Nashville vibe and some of our favorite passed appetizers include fried green tomatoes and mini hot chicken biscuit sliders. The bar offerings are pretty endless, including a variety of Tennessee craft beers and the option for bourbon or whiskey tastings.

For a most memorable wedding reception, The Event Hall is a vast blank slate that can be transformed into anything you can imagine – we’ve designed receptions that are rustic, art deco, all-white, secret garden, golden glamourous, luxe contemporary, and more! The focal point of the room are the majestic floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the iconic Nashville skyline. At night the buildings sparkle, including the Batman building, Bridgestone Arena and even across the Cumberland River to the Nissan Stadium.

For over 200 inspiration photos from real weddings & more information, check out this Country Music Hall of Fame Look Book.

For your out-of-town guests, the CMHF is attached to The Omni Nashville hotel and there are several hotels within a few blocks at different price points. Whether or not you are a country music fan, there are so many reasons to choose this venue for your Nashville wedding! A full-service wedding planner is required to help you design your dream wedding here, so check out all our Nashville Wedding Planners to find the perfect one for you!

Written by Sara Fried of Fête Nashville

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