All-Day Elopement Activities in Nashville, TN

Couple stands side by side on the sidewalk in Cumberland Park, Nashville Tennessee

Plan Your Perfect Nashville Elopement: A Guide to Activities, Venues

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Nashville is a city that loves a good love story, and if you’re looking for a fun place to elope in Tennessee, Music City is the perfect place to do it. With its beautiful scenery, vibrant culture, and endless activities, Nashville has everything you need to plan the perfect all-day elopement. If you’re planning an elopement in Nashville, here are some ideas for activities to fill your day:

Morning Activities:

Start your day with a sunrise wedding ceremony at one of Nashville’s many scenic overlooks or picturesque parks. Some popular options include:
- Cheekwood Estate & Gardens: This 55-acre estate features a world-renowned botanical garden, a museum of art, and a beautiful mansion.
- The Belle Meade Plantation: This historic plantation offers couples the chance to exchange vows in a grand setting.
- The Ryman Auditorium: This iconic venue is where country music stars like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton got their start.
- The Parthenon
- Centennial Park
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
- Explore Cedars of Lebanon State Park like M & E did
- Cumberland Park (featured in this post)
After your ceremony, have a picnic breakfast in one of the parks, or enjoy a leisurely breakfast at one of Nashville’s many great restaurants. The Southern Steak & Oyster, The Palm, Bluebird Café, and Etch are all popular choices.
Split a flight of donuts and mimosas at the Donut Distillery in East Nashville. They also offer bourbon or craft beer pairings. The fruity pebbles donut is my favorite!

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Dakota feeds Kristin a fry while she lays her head in his lap inside Hattie B's Hot Chicken in Nashville Tennessee

Dakota & Kristin stand facing each other in front of the Hattie B's sign. She is holding her wedding bouquet above them.

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Afternoon Activities:

Visit the Johnny Cash Museum
Take a tour of the Ryman Auditorium
See a show at the Grand Ole Opry– what better way to completely immerse yourself in local culture during your elopement in Nashville!
Take a walk down Broadway and check out the city’s famous honky tonks…Kid Rock’s place is awesome!
Grab lunch at Hattie B’s, famous for their Nashville hot chicken (see below)
Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Take a pedal tavern tour of the city. You can see all the sights and sounds of Nashville while enjoying a few drinks!
Want a casual, relaxed vibe for your elopement in Nashville? Grab burgers in the Beer Garden of M.L. Rose Craft Beer & Burgers on 8th Street. The ANM.L-Style Burger is LEGIT.

Bride looks down at her citrus bouquet of flowers in Cumberland Park with the Nashville Tennessee skyline behind her

Couple stands nose to nose with their eyes closed during elopement ceremony along Cumberland River in Nashville.

Evening Activities:

Catch a show at the Nashville Symphony or the Nashville Ballet
Get a couples massage
Go for a walk in one of Nashville’s beautiful parks
Enjoy a nightcap at a fun bar
Enjoy dinner, bowling, and maybe even a movie in a swimup pool at Pinewood Social (I recommend starting with an order of tots!)
Have a romantic dinner at The Catbird Seat, Husk, or Rolf and Daughters
Go for a walk along the Cumberland River
Take a carriage ride through the city
See a show at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Cuddle up by the fire with a glass of wine at one of Nashville’s rooftop bars and watch the sunset.

I hope this blog post has given you some ideas for your elopement in Nashville. Congratulations on your upcoming elopement wedding!

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all of the planning that goes into choosing activities for your elopement in Nashville, I’m more than “just” an elopement wedding photographer. I’m here to scout elopement locations, help you find local vendors, and assist with as much elopement planning as you’d like! ALL of that is included in all of my elopement photography packages. I would be thrilled to help you plan your Nashville elopement!

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