Estelle

Estelle is a small wedding and event venue on Woodland Street in East Nashville, built around a historic home on a site dating back to 1807. It hosts gatherings of up to 95 guests across indoor rooms, a carriage house and a garden, and it feels much more like a private house than a standard event hall.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Estelle is made for smaller weddings. With a limit of 95 guests, the setting stays personal, and the day can move naturally from garden to drawing room to carriage house. If you want an intimate celebration with the people closest to you, in a place with its own history and personality, this is a strong option. The house setting also means your guests feel looked after rather than lost in a large room.

Ceremonies

The garden, shaded by a large magnolia tree, gives you a green outdoor space in the middle of the neighborhood. The portico at the front of the house leads guests inside, where the historic rooms offer an indoor setting. Getting ready is easy, with three suites on site: the West Suite, the East Suite and The Nest. That means you and your wedding party can prepare in the same place you marry, without a rush across town.

Receptions and food

Dinner is served in the Drawing Room, where the log walls of the original structure are still on show. After the meal, the party moves to the Carriage House for dancing, which keeps the music separate from the dining room. Catering and bar arrangements, along with how the rooms can be set for your numbers, are worth talking through with the venue team when you book a tour.

Getting there and the area

Woodland Street runs through the heart of East Nashville, a short drive across the Cumberland River from downtown. The area is known for its independent restaurants, bars and shops around Five Points, which makes it easy for guests to turn the wedding into a weekend. Downtown hotels are a few minutes away by car, and there are smaller places to stay in the surrounding streets.

Good to know

• Estelle hosts gatherings of up to 95 guests.
• There are three getting-ready suites: the West Suite, the East Suite and The Nest.
• The venue also hosts rehearsal dinners and milestone celebrations.