Party like it’s 1929 at The Read House Hotel

Soaring ballroom ceilings. Glistening Waterford crystal chandeliers. Extravagant menus and white-gloved waiters. Weddings at The Read House feature the pomp and circumstance of an extravagant Gatsby-era soiree. Make yours an affair to remember.

Lavish Wedding Spaces

Couples can take their pick of 12 elegant event spaces, from a spectacular ballroom with floor-to-ceiling mirrors to an open-air terrace overlooking Chattanooga’s West Village. Let us bring your dream wedding to life.

Venues: 12
Banquet Space: 17,000ft²
Largest Capacity: 1,090

a bride and groom posing for a picture in a ballroom

a bride and groom kissing on the dance floor

Popular Venues

Ballroom

Silver Ballroom

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: 3,811ft²
Capacity: 400

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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: 2,144ft²
Capacity: 200

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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: 1,388ft²
Capacity: 60

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Centennial

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: 3,256ft²
Capacity: 250

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Capacities

Floor Plans & Capacity Charts

floor plan diagram of the wedding venue options at the read house hotel

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
Chestnut Room*	1,298	32′ x 41′	11′	60	70	75	40	34	34	34
Courtyard				Outdoor Event Space

*Indicates room with columns

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
Crutchfield*	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

* Indicates room with columns

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Celebrate in lavish wedding spaces.
Let us bring your dream wedding to life.
Make your wedding an affair to remember.
Floor-to-ceiling mirrors make it easy to envision gents in black ties and ladies in ball gowns.
Brimming with details of a bygone era.
Weddings at The Read House feature the pomp and circumstance of an extravagant Gatsby-era soiree.

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

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