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So Natasha had a bit of a time finding a reception venue in her budget. She was needing two days of renting the venue (Friday and Saturday) as her decorator is only available Friday and the wedding is on Saturday. On top of that, the venue had to fit 220 people and be under $2500. Her husband’s employer ended up pulling some strings (yay for Nashville Blues Society!) and they ended up getting the Hotel Preston, but here are some other venues I ran across that fit the bill for at least one of her requirements. I myself struggled to find a place that met all of the requirements. Here’s my (Nashville only) picks for….
Best for big groups
Clockwise from top left; Country Music Hall of Fame Curb Conservatory- fits 400 for a seated dinner; Houston Station- fits 300!; Hermitage Hotel Grand Ballroom- fits 350; Ambrose House- fits 250

Best on the budget, but also holds more than 100 people
Belmont Mansion- Wedding AND Reception for up to 150 people for $2100!  (too small for Natasha, seriously, such a great deal). I wish I would’ve found this when Josh and I were looking around.

Under $2500 AND fits 220 people
Frist Learning Center ($2500-$3900) and Massey Display Hall ($1400 for daytime rentals; rents up to $4000)- both at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens (see pictures here)

The Cannery Ballroom comes close! $3000 and fits 250  (may be cheaper overall dependent upon time and day of your wedding/reception).

I think she seriously lucked out with her reception choice, but maybe my finds can help someone else find their perfect reception match.

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