Day before the wedding
- AfternoonKayak on the Harpeth River · 3h
- EveningDinner at Butcher & Bee
☀️ The relaxed weekend
Boat days, gardens, gentle walks and long lunches.
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Arnold's Country Kitchen
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningJack Daniel's distillery day trip to Lynchburg · 8h
- EveningGrand Ole Opry show · 2.5h
🍷 The foodie weekend
Wine tastings, cooking classes, markets and great tables.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonNashville food tour with hot chicken · 3h
- EveningDinner at Rolf and Daughters
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Hattie B's Hot Chicken
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningJack Daniel's distillery day trip to Lynchburg · 8h
- EveningGrand Ole Opry show · 2.5h
🧗 The adventure weekend
Hikes, kayaks, balloons and things to brag about at brunch.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonParty bike ride through downtown · 2h
- EveningDinner at Pinewood Social
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Hattie B's Hot Chicken
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningJack Daniel's distillery day trip to Lynchburg · 8h
- EveningBroadway honky-tonk and live music pub crawl · 3h
Staying longer?
Add one of these full-day trips:
- Jack Daniel's distillery day trip to Lynchburg. Tour the famous whiskey distillery with a tasting, plus a stop in small-town Tennessee.
Budget-friendly bites
- Hattie B's Hot Chicken, Midtown. The most famous hot chicken in town. Pick your heat level carefully.
- Prince's Hot Chicken, South Nashville. The original hot chicken shack, family-run for generations.
- Arnold's Country Kitchen, SoBro. Classic meat-and-three cafeteria, open for lunch on weekdays.
- Biscuit Love, The Gulch. Hugely popular brunch spot. Go early for the day-after brunch.
Getting around
- Downtown, The Gulch and Midtown are close together. Rideshare is the easiest way between them.
- Broadway is very busy on weekend nights. Pick a pickup spot a block away for rides.
- Most guests do not need a car unless your venue is in the countryside around Franklin or Leiper's Fork.
Questions about a Nashville wedding weekend
How many days should wedding guests spend in Nashville?
Three days covers the essentials: arrive the day before, the wedding day and a free day after. Guests flying long-haul often stay four to six days and add day trips such as jack Daniel's distillery day trip to Lynchburg.
What is the best group activity for wedding guests in Nashville?
Popular choices are grand Ole Opry show, broadway honky-tonk and live music pub crawl, nashville food tour with hot chicken. Most offer private options for groups of 10 to 20.
Where can guests eat cheaply in Nashville?
Try Hattie B's Hot Chicken (Midtown), Prince's Hot Chicken (South Nashville), Arnold's Country Kitchen (SoBro), Biscuit Love (The Gulch).
When is the best time for a wedding in Nashville?
April to May, September to October is the most popular season.
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