Scarritt-Bennett Center - Wightman Chapel
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $2,250 for off-peak dates, and $3,900 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
Scarritt Bennett Center is a breathtaking wedding venue nestled in the heart of Nashville, TN. Our campus, with its stunning Gothic architecture, lush gardens, and historic charm, offers a truly unique and elegant backdrop for your special day. As a nonprofit center, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming space where you can celebrate your love story while also supporting our mission of racial justice and women's empowerment. Our team provides exceptional service and a range of event spaces to accommodate everything from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Our event spaces
Labyrinth Garden
Discover a tranquil and enchanting setting for your special day in our Labyrinth Garden.
This beautiful circular garden is a peaceful oasis featuring one of only two permanent outdoor prayer labyrinths in Nashville. Exchange vows with the historic bell tower as your breathtaking backdrop and an international peace pole standing as a symbol of unity. The garden's natural beauty transforms with the seasons—from the vibrant cherry blossoms and dogwood trees of spring to a rich, colorful canopy in the fall. This versatile space can easily be converted for an open-air or tented reception, making it perfect for both your ceremony and celebration. The Labyrinth Garden is ideal for couples seeking a unique, scenic, and meaningful outdoor venue.
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- 80 white garden chairs - 2.5 hours of time on the grounds - Getting ready space is included - Wightman Chapel is the rain plan - Rehearsal time included and based on availability
Room cost
$2,250
Skinner Chapel
Skinner Chapel is an exquisite and intimate ceremony space designed specifically for elopements.
This charming room creates a sense of grandness with its magnificent architectural details, soaring high ceilings, and stately windows that fill the space with beautiful natural light. The arched ceremony area serves as a stunning backdrop for your most cherished moments, making it the perfect setting for a personal and unforgettable celebration.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Access to Skinner Chapel and the entire campus grounds for photos
Room cost
$500 for 30-minute rental or $1,000 for 60-minute rental
Wightman Chapel
Step into history at the breathtaking Wightman Chapel, an architectural masterpiece built in the classic Gothic cathedral style.
Constructed in 1928, this chapel is renowned for its magnificent acoustics, designed to create a resonant and awe-inspiring atmosphere for your ceremony. The chapel's 80-foot aisle provides a grand and memorable walk down the aisle. With a rich history that includes a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1957 and a feature on PBS's "Designed for Worship," Wightman Chapel offers a truly sacred and historically significant backdrop for your vows. This space is perfect for couples seeking an elegant, timeless, and deeply meaningful location to begin their forever.
Guest capacity
Up to 275 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- One hour of rehearsal time the day prior to the wedding - Two dressing rooms on the day of wedding - Three hours of bridal portrait time prior to the wedding (Mon-Fri) - Four-hour reservation on the day of the wedding
Room cost
Starting at $3,400 on weekdays and $3,900 on weekends
Labyrinth Garden
Discover a tranquil and enchanting setting for your special day in our Labyrinth Garden.
This beautiful circular garden is a peaceful oasis featuring one of only two permanent outdoor prayer labyrinths in Nashville. Exchange vows with the historic bell tower as your breathtaking backdrop and an international peace pole standing as a symbol of unity. The garden's natural beauty transforms with the seasons—from the vibrant cherry blossoms and dogwood trees of spring to a rich, colorful canopy in the fall. This versatile space can easily be converted for an open-air or tented reception, making it perfect for both your ceremony and celebration. The Labyrinth Garden is ideal for couples seeking a unique, scenic, and meaningful outdoor venue.
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- 80 white garden chairs - 2.5 hours of time on the grounds - Getting ready space is included - Wightman Chapel is the rain plan - Rehearsal time included and based on availability
Room cost
$2,250
Skinner Chapel
Skinner Chapel is an exquisite and intimate ceremony space designed specifically for elopements.
This charming room creates a sense of grandness with its magnificent architectural details, soaring high ceilings, and stately windows that fill the space with beautiful natural light. The arched ceremony area serves as a stunning backdrop for your most cherished moments, making it the perfect setting for a personal and unforgettable celebration.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Access to Skinner Chapel and the entire campus grounds for photos
Room cost
$500 for 30-minute rental or $1,000 for 60-minute rental
Wightman Chapel
Step into history at the breathtaking Wightman Chapel, an architectural masterpiece built in the classic Gothic cathedral style.
Constructed in 1928, this chapel is renowned for its magnificent acoustics, designed to create a resonant and awe-inspiring atmosphere for your ceremony. The chapel's 80-foot aisle provides a grand and memorable walk down the aisle. With a rich history that includes a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1957 and a feature on PBS's "Designed for Worship," Wightman Chapel offers a truly sacred and historically significant backdrop for your vows. This space is perfect for couples seeking an elegant, timeless, and deeply meaningful location to begin their forever.
Guest capacity
Up to 275 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- One hour of rehearsal time the day prior to the wedding - Two dressing rooms on the day of wedding - Three hours of bridal portrait time prior to the wedding (Mon-Fri) - Four-hour reservation on the day of the wedding
Room cost
Starting at $3,400 on weekdays and $3,900 on weekends
Available services that can be provided by Scarritt-Bennett Center - Wightman Chapel
Services & amenities
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- On-site accommodations
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
2 reviews
Wightman Chapel Review
The Scarritt-Bennett Center - Wightman Chapel was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the beginning, their communication was exceptional - they responded to our emails quickly and were always willing to answer any questions we had. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and required minimal decorating, making it a great value compared to other options in the area. On the day of our wedding, their day-of coordinator was incredibly helpful, assisting with everything from adjusting the temperature to ensuring we had enough snacks. They even gave our photographer a tour of the grounds before we arrived, which allowed them to capture some stunning shots. Overall, we couldn't have been happier with the Scarritt-Bennett Center - Wightman Chapel and would highly recommend it to any couple looking for a gorgeous, stress-free wedding venue.
Highly Recommend !
We held our wedding ceremony at the historic and timeless Wightman Chapel in the Scarritt Bennett Center. The venue provided a gorgeous, intimate setting for our special day. The staff, especially our coordinator Deborah, were friendly and efficient, ensuring everything flowed smoothly so my husband and I could relax and focus on each other. Deborah's communication was timely, though Lizzie’s communication was occasionally delayed due to her busy schedule coordinating multiple events. Our rental period felt a bit rushed at the end, but having exclusive use of the chapel for the 2.5 hours that we did was ideal. I wholeheartedly recommend the Scarritt Bennett Center to couples seeking an elegant venue with old-world charm and kind, professional staff.
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