The Beginning to Your Perfect Event
Planning a wedding or private event? With our spectacular landscape and variety of both indoor and outdoor venues, it’s no wonder that Cheekwood is the premier event space in Nashville. No matter the type of event you’re hosting, our estate and gardens are the perfect backdrop to impress your guests. Learn more about hosting an event with us or reach out to the events team to schedule a tour!
Weddings
Complete with beautiful blooms and a stunning view of the Tennessee hills, Cheekwood is Nashville’s premier wedding destination.
Corporate Events
Whether you’re hosting a company party or having a client meeting, our estate offers the perfect backdrop to impress your guests.
Proposal Packages
Ready to pop the question? We can help you make your engagement a memory they’ll remember and cherish forever.
Photography & Filming
The historic grandeur of Cheekwood is the perfect backdrop for photos and videos. Whether you’re interested in corporate headshots or are taking engagement photos, the natural setting will perfectly compliment your subject.
Portrait Photography
Cheekwood charges a session fee for any pre-planned or posed photography or videography taken on the Cheekwood grounds including, but not limited to bridal, engagement, pregnancy, family, senior pictures, and corporate groups. A copy of our signed Cheekwood photography guidelines is required prior to your session date. Please choose a date and time, including a backup choice, when requesting a portrait photography session. Our hours of operation should be referenced when choosing a date. Any session booked after-hours will incur an after-hours fee per hour outside of our hours of operation. We request three days advance notice for all portrait sessions. All portrait sessions include a 2-hour session and day-of admission for a total of 6 guests. Walk-up portrait sessions will not be accepted.
Portrait Photography Fee
Cheekwood Members: $300
Non-Members: $400*
After-Hours Fee: $100/hour
*Non-Member Pricing
For Non-Members, the booking fee does include one dual-household Cheekwood membership good for one year.
- Portrait photography sessions must be booked at least three days in advance. Walk-up sessions will not be accepted.
- Indoor dressing room facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The portrait session booking fee includes day-of admission for up to 6 guests
- We offer one complimentary, non-weather-related rescheduling for your booked portrait session. Each additional non-weather-related rescheduling will incur a fee.
- Any portrait session that lasts past 5 pm will incur an additional $100 after-hours security fee per hour outside of our hours of operation. During the months of November – March, any session booked that lasts past 4 pm will also incur the after-hours fee.
- The client(s) who hire photographers for Cheekwood portrait sessions are considered the primary beneficiaries of the session/booking and complimentary membership. Photographers who are current members and are asked to take photographs of clients are not considered the primary beneficiary and should direct their clients to the Special Events Department for payment of membership and session fees. The photographer is not permitted to gain membership for these sessions or use personal membership when booking a portrait session.
- Any client with a signed contract for an after-hours, private event held at Cheekwood qualifies for one complimentary professional portrait photography session at Cheekwood within one year of the contracted event in addition to any photographs taken the day of the event. Reservations must be made in advance with Special Events Department. The after-hours fee does apply.
- Cheekwood does not have an on-site photographer. Please reach out to the Special Events Department if photographer recommendations are needed. All Cheekwood photography guidelines apply.
Commercial Photography & Film
Commercial photographers, ad agencies, public relations firms, corporate communications offices, location scouts and others wishing to shoot commercial photography or video at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens should contact Cheekwood in advance and receive written permission at least five days before the desired session date.
Commercial photography and film is defined as images or video created in or of the Cheekwood property that any individual or organization intends to use for commercial, professional, advertising, or promotional purposes, including but not limited to film or television, advertising, retail merchandising, marketing, portfolio, styled shoot, educational or published material, or any purpose for which the photographer is paid for the use of the image or video. Fees for commercial photography and filming are determined on an individual basis.
For more information, contact Cheekwood at 615-354-6377 or [email protected].
Portrait Booking Form
All booking fees are non-refundable.