Classic Weddings at Scarritt Bennett Center
Wightman Chapel
SEATING CAPACITY: 300 | AISLE LENGTH: 80 FEET
Built in classic gothic cathedral style in 1928, Wightman Chapel is an historical and architectural masterpiece. Designed with acoustics in mind, it allows for the sacred by resonating sound in awe-inspiring wonder. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. preached in Wightman Chapel in 1957. The chapel was also featured in “Designed for Worship” (PBS) as one of the finest sacred places in Nashville.
CLASSIC PACKAGE
• One (1) hour rehearsal time the day prior to wedding
• Two (2) elegant dressing rooms on day of wedding
• Three (3) hours of bridal portrait time prior to wedding (Mon-Wed)
• Four (4) hour reservation on the day of wedding
• Two (2) elegant dressing rooms on day of wedding
• Three (3) hours of bridal portrait time prior to wedding (Mon-Wed)
• Four (4) hour reservation on the day of wedding
Note: Client to provide minister, musicians/music, and florals. Christmas decorations will be displayed in Wightman Chapel during the advent season.
A payment of 50% is due upon booking. The remaining 50% balance is due six months prior to event. All payments are nonrefundable.
Available Timeblocks
FRIDAY WEDDING
Option 1
Ceremony: Noon
Total Time: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM
Rehearsal: Thursday prior*
*Time based on availability
Option 2
Ceremony: 7:00 PM
Total Time: 5:00-9:00 PM
Rehearsal: Thursday prior*
*Time based on availability
SATURDAY WEDDING
Option 1
Ceremony: 1:00 PM
Total Time: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM
Rehearsal: Friday prior*
*2:00-3:00 PM
Option 2
Ceremony: 6:00 PM
Total Time: 3:30-7:30 PM
Rehearsal: Friday prior*
*3:30-4:30 PM
SUNDAY WEDDING
Option 1
Ceremony: 3:00 PM*
Total Time: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Rehearsal: Saturday prior**
*Later ceremony times may be available; please inquire regarding availability.
**Time based on availability
