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Nashville Elopement Cost Breakdown — What $575 Actually Includes (2026)

Nashville Elopement Cost Breakdown — What $575 Actually Includes (2026)

In summary: All-inclusive elopement packages Nashville TN couples book through Elopements Inc. range from $575 to $2,975. The $575 base — Just Married at Nashville Wedding Chapel or Spring Haven Mansion — covers the venue, a licensed Tennessee officiant, professional photography with 25–50 edited images, ceremony coordination, and full guidance through the Davidson County marriage license. Tennessee has no waiting period and no residency requirement, so the only separate expense is the license fee paid in person to the county clerk ($99.50 in cash, $101.49 by card).

Nashville elopement package tiers, line by line

Nashville pricing is set by venue. Nashville Wedding Chapel and Spring Haven Mansion both start at $575 Just Married. Belmont Mansion offers the full four-tier range up to Friends and Family at 40 guests. Centennial Park starts higher because the Metro Parks permit and the Parthenon-lawn setup take more coordination.

PackageBelmont MansionWedding ChapelSpring HavenCentennial 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 10-16 guests · 1 hour · 100–150 photos
$1,875$1,575$1,775$1,275
Friends and Family
Up to 20-40 guests · 2 hours · 150–200 photos
$2,975—$2,375$1,675

What every Nashville wedding package includes

  • Venue access and permits. In-house chapel rental, Spring Haven Mansion fee, Belmont Mansion museum access, or Metro Nashville Parks permit for Centennial Park — all paid by us.
  • 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–$300 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, coordinator at 2–8% of a full Nashville wedding budget.

Why couples pick Nashville

  1. Music City history and atmosphere. Broadway honky-tonk afterparty, Ryman walking tour, Country Music Hall of Fame — built-in.
  2. TN's no-waiting-period license. Davidson County same-day, no residency, no blood test. Fly in Friday, apply Saturday morning, elope Saturday afternoon.
  3. 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

  1. Pick venue — see Nashville packages.
  2. Submit inquiry — confirmation within 24 hours.
  3. Planning call.
  4. Week before: both partners visit Davidson County Clerk together. Same-day issuance.
  5. Ceremony day: show up.

Related reading

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 its Metro Parks permit takes more coordination. 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–$300 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 10–16 and Friends and Family up to 20–40 depending on venue. Belmont Mansion offers the full four-tier range and 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.

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