In 2013, I had to honor of doing something I had never done before, I was asked by my older brother to be the Best Man at his wedding. This incredible experience was a long a difficult one, but very rewarding in the end. A large part of this particular wedding was the venue, the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN.

Opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1977 it is a part of the Grand Ole Opry which is a staple in Country Music. Its original design resembled an old southern mansion. Over the years it has added and added and added non stop. Today it has 2,881 rooms, up from the original 480. But the amazing thing about this hotel is the 9 acre indoor garden, using the term “garden” very loosely. This interior jungle has over 750 atrium sweets high above overlooking this spectacle, which my Brother and his Bride had the privilege of staying in on their wedding night.

 

Asside from all of the amenities expected in a High Class hotel, there are waterfalls, creeks, large trees and everything you would see in a tropical rain forest. The massive size of it makes it very easy to get lost, which was a bit of a problem for us, as the wedding was just in one small corner of this giant facility. In one of the corners of this interior jungle was a small gazebo and an arrangement of chairs where the ceremony took place. To add to the awe of the building itself, a trumpet quartet preceded the entrance of the bride placed strategically around the atrium creating a large stereo acoustic effect which gave you chills.

It is hard to put into words how incredible this hotel really is, but I would recommend anyone who has the chance to visit Nashville at least stop by and see this modern marvel.

Sources:

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