The Loving
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $2,000
Guest capacity
Up to 120 seated guests
About this venue
The Loving is a historically Black church that has been beautifully transformed into a modern and intimate event space, perfect for weddings and special occasions. Our wedding packages include: A stunning ballroom, outdoor ceremony space, and/or deck Tables, chairs, cocktail tables, and additional tables for food and cake if needed. Table linens. Access to our bar with a bartender provided if serving alcohol. A Bluetooth sound system with microphones. Use of any in-house décor available to couples. Additionally, we provide a private suite and groom’s quarters for your convenience. With property access from 8:00 AM to midnight, you’ll have plenty of time to prepare and celebrate your big day. 2026 Pricing- Saturday and Friday: $3,500, Sunday and Thursday: $3,000 Monday–Wednesday: $2,000, Micro Weddings (less than 30 guests): Starting at $1,500, Elopement Package: $1000
Our event spaces
Ballroom
Industrial feel with historic elegance
This space was the original sanctuary of a church house built in 1960. It has original, industrial windows that let in the most beautiful lighting.
Guest capacity
Up to 90 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Chandiler Optional disco ball Sound system
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Outdoor ceremony area
Cozy outdoor garden ceremony space
Our outdoor space is cozy and intimate with perfectly manicured landscaping along with a wooden platform that provides space for even the biggest wedding parties
Guest capacity
Up to 170 Seated
Up to 170 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Sound system Outdoor string lights
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Deck
The place where the party happens
Large outdoor deck with string lights, the perfect place for cocktail hour as it is right next to the bar. Dance the night away with friends and family.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 80 Standing
Square footage
900
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Bar
Raise a glass and toast to love
Nestled perfectly between the ballroom and the deck, with both sets of doors open, the space offers a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that makes guests feel relaxed and connected to the celebration
Guest capacity
Up to 3 Seated
Up to 5 Standing
Square footage
100
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Ballroom
Industrial feel with historic elegance
This space was the original sanctuary of a church house built in 1960. It has original, industrial windows that let in the most beautiful lighting.
Guest capacity
Up to 90 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Chandiler Optional disco ball Sound system
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Outdoor ceremony area
Cozy outdoor garden ceremony space
Our outdoor space is cozy and intimate with perfectly manicured landscaping along with a wooden platform that provides space for even the biggest wedding parties
Guest capacity
Up to 170 Seated
Up to 170 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Sound system Outdoor string lights
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Deck
The place where the party happens
Large outdoor deck with string lights, the perfect place for cocktail hour as it is right next to the bar. Dance the night away with friends and family.
Guest capacity
Up to 60 Seated
Up to 80 Standing
Square footage
900
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Bar
Raise a glass and toast to love
Nestled perfectly between the ballroom and the deck, with both sets of doors open, the space offers a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that makes guests feel relaxed and connected to the celebration
Guest capacity
Up to 3 Seated
Up to 5 Standing
Square footage
100
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by The Loving
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
12 reviews
- SO
Shyla O.
Perfection
This place was beyond what we envisioned for our big day. We booked about a year prior and they did so many updates in that year. The staff were wonderful and extremely helpful. I will say that I pulled a dumb and did not bring a check for the security deposit. Don't be silly like me and please bring a check. Katy was super understanding though and waited for me to be able to drive to the nearest Chase which is in Murfreesboro, an hour away, before I was able to come back and get her the check. So be aware of that, but their absolute professionalism and dedication to the craft really sold me on the overall experience. I highly recommend this place to anybody who wants quality and an amazing time.
- BM
Briana M.
Our Perfect Day Under the Stars
We truly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding! We got married at The Loving in September with about 85 guests, and the venue was absolutely beautiful and the perfect size for our celebration. Katy, the venue manager, was wonderful throughout the entire experience. She also photographed our wedding, and we absolutely loved having her be such a special part of our day! The entire staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and they truly helped make everything feel so special. The venue itself created the romantic, relaxed atmosphere we wanted, and one of my absolute favorite moments was dancing outside under the stars with our family and friends. It’s a memory I’ll cherish forever! Our wedding day was everything we dreamed it would be, and The Loving was such a beautiful part of it. I would absolutely recommend this venue to any couple looking for a gorgeous setting and a wonderful team to help make their wedding day unforgettable!
- KN
Kara N.
The Loving 10/10 Recommend!
The Loving Events went above and beyond for our wedding. The owners and the wedding coordinator, Katy, are the best in the business. I could not have imagined our wedding day without these amazing people. The venue space was absolutely stunning from the attention to detail of our reception room to the huge starlight patio where we shared our first dance, I 10/10 recommend this venue space! Everything I wanted, Katy created the vision and she pulled it all off!
- A
Angella
Gorgeous Venue
Thank you so much for helping make our daughter’s wedding so special. The kindness, attention to detail, and the incredible support Katy and her team provided throughout our daughter’s wedding was amazing. They helped make one of the most important days of our lives truly unforgettable, and we are so grateful. We couldn’t have imagined a more gorgeous venue or a better team to share it with.
- B
Bre
Perfect!
The Loving was the perfect venue for our wedding! Katy was incredibly kind and helpful with anything we needed. I highly recommend also using her as the day of coordinator. She made everything run as smooth as possible and my entire bridal party loved her!
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