The answer up front
Our Nashville packages cost $575 to $2,975. The $575 Just Married, offered at Belmont Mansion, Nashville Wedding Chapel and Spring Haven Mansion, runs 15 minutes for up to 4–5 guests and includes the venue, a licensed Tennessee officiant, 25–50 edited photos, coordination and Davidson County license guidance. Centennial Park starts at $1,275, and Belmont's $2,975 Friends and Family takes up to 40 guests. The license fee, $99.50 in cash or $101.49 by card, is the only thing you pay the county directly.
Nashville elopement package tiers, line by line
Nashville pricing is set by venue. Belmont Mansion, Nashville Wedding Chapel and Spring Haven Mansion all start at $575 Just Married. Belmont Mansion and Spring Haven Mansion run all four tiers, and Belmont's Friends and Family is the only package that takes 40 guests. Centennial Park starts higher because it offers only the one-hour and two-hour packages; we keep it to 20 guests or fewer, so no park permit is needed.
| Package | Belmont Mansion | Wedding Chapel | Spring Haven | Centennial Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just Married Up to 4-5 guests · 15 min · 25–50 photos | $575 | $575 | $575 | — |
| Getaway Up to 8-10 guests · 30 min · 50–100 photos | $1,075 | $1,075 | $1,275 | — |
| Getaway Plus Up to 10-20 guests · 1 hour · 100–150 photos | $1,875 | $1,575 | $1,775 | $1,275 |
| Friends and Family Up to 20 guests (40 at Belmont) · 2 hours · 150–200 photos | $2,975 | — | $2,375 | $1,675 |
What does every Nashville package include?
- Venue access. In-house chapel rental, Spring Haven Mansion fee or Belmont Mansion museum access, all paid by us. Centennial Park needs no park permit at 20 guests or fewer.
- A licensed Tennessee officiant. Pre-ceremony consultation included.
- A professional Nashville wedding photographer. Full coverage, edited gallery delivered. 25–200 photos by tier.
- Ceremony coordination. Dedicated planner runs the day.
- Davidson County marriage license guidance. Step-by-step walkthrough. TN has no waiting period.
- Sharable online gallery with high-res downloads and print ordering.
What's NOT included
- Marriage license fee: $99.50 in cash ($101.49 by card) paid directly to Davidson County Clerk. Both partners in person.
- Videography (optional): $675 / $1,075 by tier.
- RAW photo files: $100–$250 by tier.
- Florals, hair and makeup, chair rentals beyond included.
Nashville elopement vs. Nashville traditional wedding
The average Nashville wedding in 2025 cost $35,000–$55,000 per The Knot:
- Venue: $8,000–18,000
- Catering: $10,000–18,000
- Photography + videography: $4,500–8,500
- Florals: $3,500–7,500
- Music/DJ or live band: $2,500–6,000 (Nashville live-music premium)
- Coordinator: $2,500–5,000
- Attire, hair/makeup, paper, transportation: $4,500–10,000
An all-inclusive Nashville elopement covers venue, officiant, photographer and planning at 2–8% of a full Nashville wedding budget.
What draws couples to Nashville to elope?
- Music City history and atmosphere. Broadway honky-tonk afterparty, Ryman walking tour, Country Music Hall of Fame — built-in.
- TN's no-waiting-period license. Davidson County same-day, no residency, no blood test. Fly in Friday, apply Saturday morning, elope Saturday afternoon.
- Drivability from the Southeast. Intersection of I-40, I-65, I-24 — 3–6 hours from Atlanta, Louisville, Memphis, Birmingham, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Indianapolis. BNA direct-flights from every major US city.
How to book a Nashville elopement
- Pick venue — see Nashville packages.
- Submit inquiry — confirmation within 24 hours.
- Planning call.
- Week before: both partners visit Davidson County Clerk together. Same-day issuance.
- Ceremony day: show up.
Related reading
- All Nashville packages compared
- Belmont Mansion venue page
- Nashville Wedding Chapel venue page
- Spring Haven Mansion venue page
- Centennial Park venue page
- How to Elope in Nashville
See every venue, guest limit and price on the Nashville elopement packages page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Nashville elopement cost in 2026?
All-inclusive Nashville elopement packages from Elopements Inc. range from $575 to $2,975 — about 2–8% of the $35,000–$55,000 average Nashville wedding The Knot reported for 2025. Just Married is $575 at Belmont Mansion, Nashville Wedding Chapel and Spring Haven Mansion; Centennial Park starts at $1,275 because it offers only the one-hour and two-hour packages. The Davidson County license fee ($99.50 in cash, $101.49 by card) is separate.
What does the $575 Nashville elopement package include?
The $575 Just Married package covers the venue, a licensed Tennessee officiant with a pre-ceremony consultation, professional photography with 25–50 edited images in a sharable online gallery with high-resolution downloads, ceremony coordination and step-by-step Davidson County marriage license guidance. It runs 15 minutes with up to 4–5 guests.
What is not included in a Nashville elopement package?
The marriage license fee ($99.50 in cash, $101.49 by card) is paid directly to the Davidson County Clerk, where both partners apply in person. Optional add-ons are videography at $675 or $1,075 by tier and RAW photo files at $100–$250 by tier. Florals, hair and makeup, and chair rentals beyond what the venue includes are arranged separately.
How many guests can I bring to a Nashville elopement?
Guest limits rise by tier: Just Married seats up to 4–5 guests, Getaway up to 8–10, Getaway Plus up to 10–20 and Friends and Family up to 20, or 40 at Belmont Mansion only. Belmont Mansion and Spring Haven Mansion both offer all four tiers, and Belmont supports the largest count at 40 guests, priced at $2,975 for Friends and Family.
When should we get the Davidson County marriage license for a Nashville elopement?
Tennessee has no waiting period and no residency requirement, so you can fly in Friday, apply Saturday morning and elope Saturday afternoon. In the booking timeline, both partners visit the Davidson County Clerk together the week before, bringing photo ID and Social Security numbers. The fee ($99.50 in cash, $101.49 by card) is paid to the clerk, and the license issues the same day.