Question:My fiance and I would like to travel to Memphis to get married. We are on a budget, and would like to find a place nice, but not expensive. Can you help?
Answer: Memphis is a great city to come when planning your wedding. We frequently attract many out of state, and out of country visitors who wish to get married. Because we do so many weddings in the Memphis-Mid South area, Ministers in a Minute knows several public locations which are scenic, convenient and many times free of charge to use. If you are planning a larger wedding, and are in need of a chapel or rental facility, we can gladly help there as well.
The following information is extremely useful to out of state residents, but locals might find it interesting too!
Welcome to Memphis...
Whats the weather like in Memphis?
The box to the right shows current weather conditions for the Memphis area (Germantown is an eastern suburb) Its updated every 30 minutes. If you are planning a trip within the next few days, you may wish to check the 5 day forecast by clicking on the image to be taken to our acuview weather forecast sysyem.
Planning an outdoor wedding, and would like to know what time sunrise or sunset will be?
Click the Astronomical Applications picture to the left to be given exact Sunrise and Sunset times for anywhere on the planet.
(*NOTE times are given in military time IE: 1600 = 4:00 PM 1930 = 7:30 PM...etc)
No trip to MEMPHIS would be complete without a trip to Elvis Presley's GRACELAND, and a plate of World Famous Memphis BBQ
Downtown Memphis...
Click here for directions from the downtown marriage license office to this beautiful park.
The images above are of a little park on the Mississippi River called Ashburn Coppock Park. It is a little known park to Memphians, but over the last few years we have married hundreds of out of towners there.
Its free of charge, and since many visitors choose to stay downtown, its very convenient to your hotel, and to the marriage license office.
UPDATE Ashburn Coppock Park is closed each year from April 26- May 31st for the city's Memphis in May Celebration. Please choose another location.
GIBSON GUITAR FACTORY
East Memphis...
The image of the bridge, to the left, is a very popular one for Memphis residents. It is of a recent wedding done at Goldsmith's Botanical Gardens. There is a modest entrance fee to use this lovely garden, but I think you will agree its well worth it. Once there, you can choose from several gardens where there is always something in bloom year-round. For larger weddings, you may wish to call the gardens and register your event. (901) 576-4100 (Double click on the image for directions from the downtown marriage license office to the Gardens)
Click here for directions from our downtown marriage license office to this beautiful shrine
The images above are of The Crystal Grotto. A breathtaking shrine located in the heart of East Memphis, in the middle of a very exclusive cemetary. But dont let that throw you.... "The Grotto" has been the launching siteof many new weddings, and site for some of the most romantic wedding photos captured in the mid-south.
When people ask for an outdoor recomendation for a quiet "Bride & Groom ceremony"... our first choice is always "The Grotto" The Grotto is available at no charge, and is a very well visited spot for tranquility and peace in a hectic paced world.
Bartlett (North East suburb)
For directions from The marriage license office in Bartlett to this park, click on this image.
Bartlett Municipal Park This beautiful and tranquil setting located in the heart of Bartlett, has been the site of many of our outdoor weddings. Because it is a city park, it can be used for small weddings without charge. Bigger weddings should contact Bartlett Town Hall for permission. Very pretty.
Collierville... (FAR East Memphis)
click here for directions from the downtown marriage license office to this beautiful gazebo
Located apprx. 30 miles from downtown Memphis, this quaint Turn of the Century train town is like a step into the past. This lovely gazebo is available for weddings, and makes great pictures as well. if you are planning a Christmas time trip to Memphis, the town of Collierville goes all out with Christmas decorations adding to the wonderful charm of this community.
There is no charge for a bride and groom to use this location for a small informal wedding; but its a good idea to check and make sure there are no planned events coinciding with your wedding date and time. Weddings that are larger than just the Bride and Groom will need to be booked through the Collierville Town Hall. Contact Dorris Duke at (901) 853-3225 to make arrangements.
We would love to have professional wedding pictures, but many of the photographers we've contacted want over a thousand dollars to come out. Isnt there anyone who can take a few professional pictures at a reasonable price?
Pizazz Photography (901) 870-5112 Memphis most affordable wedding photography
Absolutely. Our friends atPizazz Photographyspecialize in weddings of ALL SIZES. Who says you cant get married out of town and afford a professional award winning wedding photographer? BEST OF ALL...Their prices begin at only $300!!!
Click the picture above to visit their webpage, or call them at (901) 870-5112
Indoor location...
If you are looking for an inside location, and you want the ambiance of an actual chapel wedding...
Ministers in a Minute in cooperation with The Chimes Wedding Chapel has teamed up to offer you a very special deal.
Monday thru Thursday 9AM -3PM ... only $295.00
This includes ministers fee, and the use of this beautiful wedding chapel for a simple Bride and Groom wedding, ...or up to 15 guests. (Marriage License is not included) *This special rate is provided primarily for out of towners who are traveling to Memphis, but is open to Memphians as well.
*As an extra Bonus... Pizazz Photography will join us, for up to one hour, for a very nominal fee, and take wedding pictures before...during...and after the celebration, and present them to you, after the ceremony, on a copyright waived CD. *(Subject to availability)
For Mapquest directions from the downtown marriage license office to The Chimes, click here. Appointmets must be made in advance.
Where do we need to go to get our marriage license??? Click herefor Shelby County Marriage License information.
Want to come to Tennessee to get married, but would prefer Nashville? Simply click on the picture of Nashville to the left, to be transported to the web-site of Ministers in a Minute'sNASHVILLE AFFILIATE... Maybe Gatlinburg is more to your liking.... click on the picture to the right to be transported to our SMOKY MOUNTAIN AFFILIATE
Contact us today about your upcoming wedding! 901-754-4700
