Wedding Costs in Tennessee

Tennessee's music heritage infuses its wedding scene with unique energy. Nashville has become one of the hottest wedding destinations in the South, while the Great Smoky Mountains provide intimate elopement settings. Memphis adds blues-influenced celebrations with legendary BBQ.

$27,500

Average Wedding Cost

$7,200

Average Venue Cost

145

Average Guest Count

-17%

vs National Average

Cost Index: 0.83x

A cost index of 0.83x means weddings in Tennessee cost approximately 17% less than the national average.

Estimated Vendor Costs in Tennessee

🏛️ Wedding Venue$8,715🍽️ Catering$6,225📸 Wedding Photographer$2,905🎥 Wedding Videographer$2,075💐 Wedding Florist$2,324🎵 DJ / Band$1,494📋 Wedding Planner / Coordinator$1,826🎂 Wedding Cake / Bakery$498👗 Wedding Dress / Attire$1,660💄 Hair & Makeup$498💍 Wedding Officiant$291✉️ Wedding Invitations / Stationery$415🚗 Wedding Transportation$664🪑 Wedding Rentals$1,494✨ Lighting & Decor$996

Popular Wedding Venues in Tennessee

  • ♥Cedarwood (Nashville)
  • ♥The Peabody Hotel (Memphis)
  • ♥The Venue at Lenoir City
  • ♥The Bridge Building (Nashville)

Marriage License Requirements in Tennessee

License Fee

$99.50

Waiting Period

None

Blood Test Required

No

Minimum Age

18 (17 with parental consent)

License Valid For

30 days

Tennessee has one of the higher marriage license fees. Both parties must appear in person.

Local Wedding Traditions

  • ★Live country music at receptions
  • ★Nashville honky-tonk rehearsal dinners
  • ★Smoky Mountain elopements
  • ★Whiskey barrel decor

Best Seasons to Marry

  • ☀Spring (April-May)
  • ☀Fall (October-November)

Off-season weddings can save 20-40% on venue and vendor costs.

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