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An Elegant Wedding Venue Where 1920s Glamour Meets Modern Revelry

A legendary Chattanooga wedding venue for your unforgettable celebration—step into soaring ballrooms beneath glistening Waterford crystal chandeliers. With white-gloved service, lavish menus, and timeless elegance, weddings at The Read House are more than events—they’re iconic moments. Host your Chattanooga wedding where glamour takes center stage.

Lavish Wedding & Reception Spaces

With multiple elegant event spaces, from a spectacular ballroom with floor-to-ceiling mirrors, to an open-air terrace overlooking our European-inspired Garden, let us bring your dream wedding to life!

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a pair of shoes and a ring on a table
a bride and groom kissing on the dance floor

Wedding Venues

Ballroom
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The Silver Ballrom

A show-stopping ballroom accommodating up to 400 people, the Silver Room’s stunning baroque detail and floor-to-ceiling mirrors make it easy to envision gents in black ties and ladies in ball gowns swirling on the polished floor.

Space: 3,638ft2
Capacity: 300

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Green Room
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Green Room

Emerald green walls, gilded mirrors and brilliant chandeliers make up The Green Room. The breathtaking space accommodates up to 200 guests, it’s also a perfect spot to dash off to for a few candid snaps before the reception, if you ask us.

Space: 2,1764ft2
Capacity: 100

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Crutchfield Room
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Crutchfield Room

A modern complement to the grandeur of the Green Room, the newly renovated Crutchfield Room offers a refined, contemporary space ideal for intimate gatherings and dynamic events. With approximately 655 square feet of flexible event space, this room is designed to accommodate a variety of layouts—from corporate meetings and workshops to private receptions and social functions.

Space: 655ft2
Capacity: 80 people

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Chestnut Room
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Chestnut Room

Brimming with details of a bygone era—beaded chandeliers, crown molding and a cozy fireplace in the center of it all, our Chestnut Room hosts up to 60 guests. It’s ideal for intimate weddings and cocktail parties.

Space: 1,298ft2
Capacity: 60

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Centennial
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Centennial Room

If you’re someone who likes to make an entrance, The Centennial Room is for you. The grand stage and adjoining terrace of this meticulously restored venue make for an unforgettable intro. And it sparkles with abundant natural light, too.

Space: 2,950ft2
Capacity: 200

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The Garden
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The Garden

The Read House’s breathtaking 3,000 sq.ft. formal garden is designed for unforgettable outdoor receptions and celebrations. Surrounded by evergreens and vibrant blooming perennials, The Garden boasts a hardscape court, lawn space and a romantic fountain centerpiece, adorned with elegant statuary.

Space: 3,000ft2
Capacity: 100 people

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Capacities

Level One Floor Plans & Capacity Charts

Capacities
Name Square Feet Size Height Banquet Theatre Reception Classroom Conference U-Shape Hollow Square
Green Room 2,176 64′ x 35′ 11′ 120 160 160 120 100 50
Crutchfield Room 655 49′ x 13′ 8′ 4″ 66 27 36
Chestnut Room 1,298 32′ x 41′ 11′ 60 70 75 40 34 34 34
The Garden 3,000 50′ x 30′ Outdoor Event Space 40 140 80

 

 

Level Two Floor Plans & Capacity Charts

Capacities
Name Square Feet Size Height Banquet Theatre Reception Classroom Conference U-Shape Single U-Shape Double Hollow Square
Silver Ballroom 3,638 34’ x 107’ 20′ 270 400 300 234
Centennial Room 2,950 59’ x 50’ 8′ 200 285 200 120 72 57 90
Centennial Pre-function 858 29′ x 30′ 7′ Pre-function area for Food & Beverage Staging
Centennial Terrace 1,600 40′ x 40′ Outdoor Event Space
River City 922 31′ x 30′ 8′ 40 70 50 29 34 27
Gold 783 29′ x 27′ 9′ 40 70 50 48 30 33 42
West 403 13′ x 31′ 9′ 24 35 30 15 20 20
East 265 15′ x 31′ 9′ 24 35 30 15 20 20
McAdoo Board Room 360 14′ x 27′ 8′ Conference Room Seats 12
Sun Room 585 13′ x 45′ 11′ Pre-function area for Food & Beverage Staging
Silver Ballroom Foyer 736 46′ x 16′ 10′ Pre-function area for Food & Beverage Staging

 

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    Floor-to-ceiling mirrors make it easy to envision gents in black ties and ladies in ball gowns.
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    Brimming with details of a bygone era.
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    Weddings at The Read House feature the pomp and circumstance of an extravagant Gatsby-era soiree.
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Culinary Delights

Everyone knows the most enticing part of any fête is the food. Our culinary team revels in exciting fare, be it next-level seafood or bite-size poppers. Let us create a magical menu for your big day.

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Wedding photographer credit: Daisy Moffatt Photography, Taylor English Photography, Leslie Hollingsworth Photography, Sarah Larae Photography