Unforgettable Weddings - The Inn at Evins Mill

Located minutes from Nashville Tennessee, The Inn at Evins Mill Resort is an inviting location for outdoor weddings, small weddings, destination weddings, wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners. Our property and services include…

• bluff view and award-winning accommodations, with spacious creek side decks and spectacular views – ideal for out-of-town guests, family members and wedding parties,
• gourmet country inn cuisine – prepared fresh by our executive chefs and accompanied by a spirit of southern hospitality – perfect for rehearsal dinners, receptions and brunches,
• beautiful and private spaces for hosting special events, including indoor wedding ceremonies, outdoor weddings, and rehearsal dinners
• a variety of select services – a dedicated wedding coordinator to help brides plan their wedding, special occasions baskets, massage therapy, herb tours and musical performances, as well as group activities such as murder mysteries and story telling,
• a host of recreational activities – billiards, table tennis & darts at the Gristmill Game Hall, golfing at RiverWatch, fishing and boating on Center Hill Lake, canoeing on the Caney Fork River and hiking to Carmac waterfalls.

Nestled among the towering bluffs and meandering streams that straddle Tennessee’s Highland Rim and Cumberland Plateau, Evins Mill wedding venue is just minutes from Nashville and is an inviting location for...

• indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies,
• wedding receptions,
• rehearsal dinners

Ceremonies

Evins Mill hosts wedding ceremonies at one of ten outdoor or indoor locations. Wherever the location, Evins Mill will furnish, set-up and break-down chairs, a wedding runner and a trellis, and provide a dedicated wedding coordinator to facilitate the ceremony proceedings.

Outdoor Ceremony Locations

• East Lawn by historic Granary
• Roundabout by historic Gristmill
• South Lawn by Evins Mill Pond
• North Lawn by Gristmill water wheel *

Indoor Ceremony Locations

• Davidson room
• Game Hall
• Living Room *
• Stone Room *
• Manning Overlook (open yet covered) *
• Taylor Hall

* Available for ceremonies with 50 or fewer guests.

Gristmill Davidson Room	Gristmill Game Hall
Indoor Wedding Space	Click to Enlarge

Receptions & Rehearsal Dinners

Cuisine

One of the highlights of the Evins Mill experience is the cuisine. Our chefs offer a wide selection of menu options and service styles, including…

• buffets featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and carving stations
• full-service four-course dinners
• festive cedar porch cookouts

To view samples from our menu, see the Fine Dining page along top navigation bar. For a current edition of our wedding menu, please call or email.

Dining Locations

Evins Mill hosts all food & beverage related activities at the Main Lodge, where we can seat up to 190 guests in the following locations&ellips;

• Taylor Hall - seating for 96
• Dining Room - seating for 32
• Stone Room - seating for 22
• Manning Overlook (covered outdoor porch) - seating for 40

Buffets are typically set-up in the library, while bars may be set-up in a variety of locations depending on the size of the event. Evins Mill will furnish, set-up and break-down tables, linens, chairs and serving ware for up to 190 guests.

The Lodge provides a cozy and warm setting not only for rehearsal dinners & reception meals but also for the festive traditions that often accompany them, including the cutting of the cake, toasting, the first dance and the toss of the garter!

Packaging & Pricing

Property Rental

Property rental extends from noon on day of arrival to noon on day of departure and features…

• exclusive use of our Main Lodge, including the dining room, living room, library, Stone room, Taylor Hall & Manning Overlook
• exclusive use of the Gristmill, including the Davidson room, Knox room & game hall
• exclusive use of the entire forty acre property, featuring waterfalls, hiking trails, fishing ponds, streams, a recreation area & multiple ceremony locations
• one honeymoon suite w/ pampered extras, including a gift basket of premium snacks & beverages, select bath & body products, use of waffle weave robes & a rose in a ribbon-wrapped vase
• other overnight accommodations available to wedding guests at significantly discounted prices (see below)

Two Day Exclusive Rental - $4,000
The two day rental is designed for brides and grooms who are hosting not only their ceremony and reception at Evins Mill but also their rehearsal dinner.

One Day Exclusive Rental - $2,000
The one day rental is designed for brides and grooms who are hosting their ceremony and reception at Evins Mill but not their rehearsal dinner.

Lodging (optional)

With either property rental package, Evins Mill will not rent the remaining twelve rooms to any guest who is not part of the wedding party. Bridal suite excepted, lodging is not part of the rental pricing outlined above but is exclusively available for wedding guests at discounted rates.

The Bed & Breakfast Plan includes one night’s accommodations and a hearty gourmet breakfast with omelet station for two.

A few notes on the above accommodations and package prices…

• Prices are based on double occupancy and on one night's accommodation.
• Rates for triple occupancy and for children are available upon request. Single occupancy rates are not available.
• Prices include specified lodging and meals but do not include tax or alcohol.
• Gratuity is welcome but optional.
• For a description of our overnight accommodations, see the Bluff View Accommodations tab at the left of the top navigation bar.

Furnishing, Consultation & Coordination

Our furnishing, consultation & coordination fee is $20 per person, is based on a minimum of 50 guests, is capped at 100 guests and includes...

• The provision of chairs, linens, servingware and other standard wedding accoutrements for up to 190 guests
• The set-up and break-down for indoor or outdoor ceremonies and receptions at designated locations
• Ten to fifteen hours (time depends on size of wedding) of pre-event consultation and on-site event coordination with our dedicated event coordinator
• Additional grounds and facility clean-up on days preceding wedding
• For weddings with more than 190 guests, there is an additional rental expense depending on the number of additional chairs, tables, linens, tents, etc. Evins Mill needs to rent

Food & Beverage

Our minimum food & beverage order for receptions and rehearsal dinners is $25 per person for events of 100 guests or less. For events with more than 100 guests, the minimum order is $20 per person.

• With the exception of the wedding cake, Evins Mill is the exclusive provider of food & beverage service.
• Tea, coffee, lemonade and ice tap water come with all food orders.
• One complimentary beverage station featuring the beverages outlined above is provided in the Main Lodge from arrival through departure.
• Other beverages such as sodas, bottled water and alcoholic beverages are available but are not included in the food order price outlined above.
• Breakfast for two is included in the price of every room.
• A 20% service charge applies to all food & beverage orders.

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A Day in the life of an Evins Mill Wedding on video. Video Footage courtesey of VideoMakers Event Video

Wedding Guidelines & Policies

For a complete and current version of Evins Mill’s wedding guidelines and policies, contact our reservation desk at 615.269.3740 if in the Nashville calling area or call toll free at 800.383.2349.