Artful Entertaining
Plan your next wedding, party, or corporate event amidst the beautiful art, gardens and architecture of the Dixon. Scroll down to learn more about the indoor and outdoor spaces available for rent. Please let us know if you have specific questions which are not addressed in the website. We welcome the opportunity to schedule a tour of our facilities at your convenience.
WEDDINGS AT THE DIXON
Lush gardens, classical architecture, and artistic inspiration create endless possibilities for a beautiful wedding at any time of year. Choose from several locations on the Dixon’s 17 acres of grounds for a wedding ceremony ranging from intimate to expansive.
Wedding receptions can be booked at the Hughes Pavilion. The Hughes is an elegant facility, nestled in the gardens, which can be transformed to fit any mood. The floor to ceiling windows of the pavilion allow for a panoramic view of the gardens and the surrounding terraces allow your event to spill into the outdoors.
The Hughes Pavilion is also available for parties, dinners, and corporate events.
Facility usage for fund raising, political, or religious events is not permitted.
TO LEARN MORE AND TO MAKE A RESERVATION, PLEASE CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE VISITOR SERVICES STAFF AT 901-761-5250 or 901-312-1271. For more photos.
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EVENT SPACE INFORMATION:
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Surrounded by the Dixon’s magnificent gardens, the Hughes Pavilion offers guests an intimate setting with a panoramic view. With its catering kitchen and secluded location, the Hughes Pavilion is the ideal setting for a party, a dinner, or a corporate event. Rental includes use of the terrace area which can be tented to create additional covered space.
Capacity:
Seated dinner: 100; With terrace tenting: 200-250*
Theater Seating: 100
Standing reception: 150
*Tenting is not a service provided by the Dixon and is not included in rental pricing.
Pricing:
Rental fees for the Hughes Pavilion range from $2,000.00 (for weekday rental) to $5,000.00 (for weekend rental - Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday).
Rates for non-profit organizations are available upon request.
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The Winegardner Auditorium
The sophisticated elegance of the Winegardner Auditorium makes it the perfect place for a special celebration. Located in the east wing of the museum, the ballroom is decorated with pieces from the Adler Pewter Collection.
Capacity:
Seated dinner: 130
Theater seating: 200
Standing reception: 250
Pricing:
Rental fees for the Winegardner Auditorium range from $3,000.00 (weekday rental) to $4,500.00 (for weekend rental - Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday).
Rates for non-profit organizations are available upon request.
FOR FACILITY USE PRICING, GUIDELINES, AND RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE VISITOR SERVICES STAFF AT 901-761-5250 or 901-312-1271.
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The Gardens
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Several locations on the Dixon’s 17 acres of grounds are available for a garden ceremony ranging from intimate to expansive.
Please contact us for more details.
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