The Best Raw Wedding Spaces & Venues in Memphis, TN

The Best Raw Wedding Spaces & Venues in Memphis, TN

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5 Wedding Venues in Memphis, TN

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The Columns At One Commerce Square 

5.0

Memphis, TN
  • Up to 800 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor

Host your big event at The Columns, Memphis’ finest gala and reception venue. Built in 1929 as a bank lobby, The Columns boasts 22 marble pillars and 20,000 square feet of historic grandeur. With two levels of event space, it’s perfect for events hosting 200-800 people. Located in the heart of Memphis, The Columns evokes the city’s rich history while offering the excitement of a vibrant downtown. Many of Memphis’ greatest attractions — including the world-famous Rendezvous restaurant and the renowned music clubs of Beale Street — are just a block or two away.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Combines timeless elegance with history
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Private area for the wedding party

Venue considerations

  • Does not have a dance floor
  • Requires outside catering services
  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
The Columns is a beautiful downtown Memphis building that is perfect for hosting wedding receptions, galas and private events. The Columns team are very professional, friendly and will go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure your event is perfect !
Mike, 4 years ago
Bing on Broad 

5.0

Memphis, TN
  • Up to 99 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $2,200

Bing on Broad is the perfect unique venue for up to 99 guests. We offer an elegant setting with all of the charm and splendor you would want. We offer a distinctive and tasteful setting for receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, and celebrations you might be planning. Create your own intriguing style, at Bing on Broad Events! Our versatile venue provides an opportunity to celebrate any occasion! A bit of elegance in the heart of Memphis! We are a unique venue with a chic vibe in the heart of Memphis, TN. We are the perfect backdrop for your next celebration. We have tables, white chivari chairs, a catering prep area, and a built in bar.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Bridal suite on site
  • Offers full-service amenities

Venue considerations

  • Additional event staff required
  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
  • No on-site guest accommodations
I would recommend Bing on Broad Events to anyone looking for a chic, sophisticated spot for their next gathering
Susan T., a year ago
Metal Museum 
Memphis, TN
  • Up to 350 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor

Located just south of Downtown Memphis, the Metal Museum offers a picturesque venue nestled among oak trees with breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and the Harahan Bridge. Plan your wedding vows to coincide with the sun setting over the river, then dance the night away surrounded by sculpture and 100 year-old trees. In addition to the river view, our gazebo, constructed of historic castings, may be used as a focal point for your ceremony.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Raw space for complete customization
  • Exudes old-world charm
  • Surrounded by nature

Venue considerations

  • No free parking
  • Dance floor not included
  • Requires outside catering services
Quick responder
Junior League Of Memphis 
Memphis, TN
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,250

With indoor and outdoor event space and views that include beautiful stately oak trees and a lush manicured lawn, there are multiple options for the various parts of a bride’s big day at the Junior League. Our historic building is the ideal location to host our wedding, with its immaculate marble, intricate stonework and Grecian columns deliver romance. The CRC provides the perfect ambiance for events of all types and sizes, no matter how formal or informal. The building was constructed from 1919-1921, as a home for Mr. C. R. Boyce, a successful Memphis cotton buyer. The interior beauty includes a marvelous mixture of form and detail in various cornices, moldings and trim. The home was a residence until 1979, when it was renovated as offices for a local company. In 1991, the Junior League of Memphis purchased the property, which is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers full-service amenities
  • Classic, vintage atmosphere
  • Accommodates more than 200 guests

Venue considerations

  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
  • Additional event staff required
  • Best for events with big guest lists

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About wedding venues in Memphis, TN

Memphis offers an incredible backdrop for your wedding celebration with its rich musical heritage, historic architecture and Southern charm. When you get married in Memphis, you'll have access to venues that blend Beale Street blues influence with Mississippi River views; creating distinctive settings from repurposed industrial spaces to antebellum mansions.

What Makes Memphis Wedding Venues Unique?

Memphis wedding venues showcase the city's architectural diversity from historic mansions to garden settings with Japanese-inspired landscapes. You'll find The Peabody Hotel features its famous duck march and grand ballrooms with crystal chandeliers. If you're looking for something more contemporary, Reign Event Venue offers state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems perfect when you want modern Memphis music incorporated into your celebration. The Brooks Museum of Art gives you outdoor galleries and terraces ideal for ceremonies.

How Much Do Memphis Wedding Venues Cost?

You'll find Memphis wedding venues offer excellent value with typical costs ranging from $6,200-$7,600; lower than the national benchmark of $6,500-$12,000. Your venue typically represents about 17% of your total wedding budget in Memphis.

For different guest counts, here's what you might expect to spend on your total Memphis wedding:

  • 50 guests: $18,181
  • 100 guests: $30,228
  • 150 guests: $41,556
  • 200 guests: $51,685
  • 250 guests: $61,814
  • 300 guests: $71,943

Which Memphis Venues Are Fully Accessible?

The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art offers wheelchair accessibility with ramps and elevators. You'll appreciate that The Peabody Hotel provides fully accessible facilities with wheelchair ramps elevators and accessible rooms. Memphis Botanic Garden features largely accessible garden paths suitable for your guests with mobility needs. If you're looking for modern amenities, Reign Event Venue is designed with full accessibility in mind.

Where Can You Find Garden Wedding Venues in Memphis?

Memphis Botanic Garden gives you 96 acres of gardens with multiple ceremony sites providing both indoor and outdoor spaces. You'll need minimal additional decoration as the gardens provide picturesque backgrounds for your photography.

When Should You Book Your Memphis Wedding Venue?

Most Memphis couples book their venues approximately 14 months before their wedding date with October being the most popular inquiry month. Starting your search early ensures you'll have access to top venues during peak seasons.

Which Memphis Venues Offer Outstanding Food Experiences?

Pink Palace Museum provides a glamorous setting with customizable events that can accommodate up to 2000 guests. You'll find Old Dominick Distillery partners with local caterers to offer a range of culinary options in a historic setting. Memphis Botanic Garden offers various catering options in beautiful garden surroundings.

How Can Memphis Venues Enhance Remote Participation?

Brooks Museum of Art offers picturesque backgrounds that you can leverage for virtual experiences. Look for venues with technological capabilities for interactive livestreams virtual tours personalized messages and real-time Q&A sessions to engage your remote guests beyond simple streaming.

What Other Wedding Services Will You Need?

ServiceAverage Cost% of Total Budget
Catering$5,54213%
Bar Services$4,43411%
Florists$5,14012%
Photographers$3,8799%
Videographers$3,4648%
Wedding Planners$3,0487%
Hair & Makeup$3801%
Bands and DJs$1,3543%
Cakes and desserts$6382%

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