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Weddings at Carnton
Your wedding will go down in history…
From two American Presidents to socialites at soirees, Historic Carnton Plantation has been a gathering place for ladies and gentlemen over the last two centuries. Now, the history of Carnton has been memorialized in the best-selling novel The Widow of the South. Make your wedding a part of our tradition as you say your vows under the one hundred sixty-year-old Osage Orange tree in our restored antebellum garden.
Whether you’ve dreamed of a rustic outdoor setting or want more modern amenities, one of our reception locations will complete your vision. To treat your guests to a true back-in-time experience, we will open the 1826 McGavock family home and invite them inside for a walk-through tour and glimpse into the history of Tennessee.
Click below to see an exciting new Wedding Video shot recently at Carnton Plantation by
Jon Bufkin of FocalPoint Cinematic Weddings. 615.496.2813.
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Wedding and Reception Options
Option 1: Garden Ceremony/Cocktail Hour on the Back Porch/Fleming Center Reception
$4,000 – Friday, Saturday & Sunday
$2,000 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Capacity: 250
Option 2: Garden Wedding/Cocktail Hour on the Back Porch/Garden Area Reception
$3,000 – Friday, Saturday & Sunday
$1,000 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Capacity: 500
Option 3: Garden Wedding OR Garden Reception Only
$3,000 – Friday, Saturday & Sunday
$1,000 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Capacity: 500
Option 4: Fleming Center Reception Only
$3,000 – Friday, Saturday & Sunday
$1,000 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Capacity: 250
All options include use of the bridal suite, restrooms, a one hour rehearsal the day before the event and a two hour photo session for engagement pictures or bridal portraits.
Cleaning Fee - When the Fleming Center is used for the reception, there is a $150 fee to cover the cost of professionally cleaning the floors of the gallery, kitchen and bridal suite. This fee is mandatory if use of the Fleming Center is included in the rental.
Rental Items - Music City Tents and Events is our exclusive vendor for rental items such as tents, tables, chairs, linens, etc. Please contact Janette Jay Sherley for all your rental needs at 615-298-9222 (office) or jsherley@musiccitytents.com.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
House Tours
$500 – The house will be opened for one hour, immediately after the ceremony, for a walk-through tour of Carnton. Several historical interpreters will be in the house to talk with guests and answer any questions that they may have.
Rehearsal Dinner Venue in Conjunction with Wedding
$500 – When you book your wedding at Historic Carnton Plantation, you may also choose to rent the venue for your rehearsal dinner the night before provided that the date is available. The rehearsal dinner may be held at the Fleming Center or in the Garden Area. All policies and procedures described in this document apply.
Contact:
Leigh Bawcom, Special Events Coordinator
1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
ph.: 615.794.0903
fax: 615.794.6563
leigh@battleoffranklintrust.org
