Policies
requirements
In addition to the rental fees listed above, we have a few other fees and requirements.
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We require a planner at least 30 days out from the event.
We require a licensed caterer with service staffing to stay throughout the entire event.
Professional catering companies or restaurants with a catering option will be licensed and can provide proof of that easily. Having their staff onsite is required so that clean up and venue care is handled.
We require licensed vendors if you have any type of tent, lighting, or rentals.
All of the vendors listed on our page are licensed, and there are many others who serve the area who are as well. This is something you can verify with a company over the phone easily.
We require a licensed professional to setup/breakdown our included rentals.
Most clients book their tent/rental company to do this for them, but we also have a small local business that can handle this as well listed with our vendors.
We require event insurance.
If you have any type of alcohol we require licensed bartenders.
All alcohol must be served through a licensed bartender. This is a mandatory requirement for
the state of Tennessee.
All other areas you are welcome to bring in whatever you like or DIY.
CAPACITY
Outdoor
When using a tent, the maximum number of guests allowed on property is 300. Outdoor ceremonies are held on a lawn or on the front porch. Our 40’x90’ patio comfortably seats up to 250 guests with a stage and dance floor.
Indoor
The first floor is designed to accommodate up to 80 persons for a seated dinner. For a standing reception event, the mansion will accommodate 125 persons. The second floor provides a changing room for use during weddings for the bride and groom. A restroom is also available on the second floor. Because the mansion is divided into rooms, an inside wedding ceremony would be limited to a small group (no more than 40) in order for everyone to be able to witness the ceremony.
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reservation Policy
Individual dates can be booked up to 18 months in advance. To reserve a specific date, please view the Ravenswood Mansion calendar for availability. If the date is available, send an email requesting to book the date to: ravenswoodmansion@brentwoodtn.gov.
An electronic contract will be sent at that time and the Client will have up to 72 hours to complete the contract.
The reservation will be secured upon receipt of the signed Rental Contract and required rental fee (50% of rental fee if more than six months out, full rental fee is less than six months). Checks, cash or credit card payments are accepted. Credit card and electronic check authorizations require an additional transaction fee.
The balance of the rental fee, and the flat rate cleaning fee are due six months prior to the event.
Decorations
Client shall be responsible for all decorations for the event. Signs, banners, floral arrangements, lighting, or any other decorations may not be taped, nailed, stapled, or otherwise fastened to the property. No adhesives of any kind are allowed. No holes may be drilled or punched anywhere on the property.
No loose glitter, confetti, fake flower petals, or any other materials prohibited by the Event Venue Manager may be used at any time. Should a Client desire to use real flower petals in any capacity, Client is responsible for the pickup and disposal of all petals prior to the end of their contracted rental time.
Approved Send-off Methods: Bubbles, glow sticks, pom poms, ribbon wands, and/or any other preapproved items may be used for send-off methods. Any other items not listed here must receive prior approval by the Event Venue Manager.
Prohibited Send-off Methods: Sparklers, balloons, rice, bird seed, fake flower petals (fake or real), streamers, sky lanterns, fireworks, and confetti are strictly prohibited.
Candles/Fire
The Event Representative reserves the right to request that any flame or candle be extinguished or removed, should they determine it to be unsafe.
Inside: The use of candles or any type of open flame is strictly prohibited inside the mansion at any time. LED or flameless candles are allowed.
Porches: Candles may be used on the porches if they are placed on a table and not directly set on the porch. All candles must be contained or enclosed in glass and the flame must not reach higher than one-half inch below the top of the glass.
Outside: Other types of non-contained candles may be used outside away from the mansion and porches.
Restrictions: Except for sterno or similar product for heating food, no liquid fuel candles are permitted. No flame of any kind (other than the described above) is allowed on property. No fire pits of any kind are permitted.
Questions?
We are always happy to help! If you have questions about booking your event, want to schedule a tour, or are a client that is already booked looking for information, just contact us and we will answer any questions you have.