Central Station Hotel: A New Memphis Wedding Venue
Central Station Hotel: A New Memphis Wedding Venue
Photography: Elizabeth Hoard Photography
Venue: Central Station Hotel
History
Photography: Elizabeth Hoard Photography
Venue: Central Station Hotel
Florals & Planning: Connor & Co.
Stationery: Day Flower Designs
Before opening its doors to the public as a hotel, Central Station was- you guessed it- a train station. In 1914, Central Station began its journey as a major railroad stop for the Illinois Central Railroad, and its height of operation delivered more than 50 arrivals and departures a day. The success of Central Station fostered the growth of the surrounding Downtown area to a booming part of town. However, when the railroad industry declined, Central Station suffered.
Photography: Elizabeth Hoard Photography
Venue: Central Station Hotel
Florals & Planning: Connor & Co.
Stationery: Day Flower Designs
Dress: Maggie Louise Bridal
Tux: Lansky Bros
Accessories: Untamed Petals
Hair & Makeup: Isabella Allen
In an effort to revitalize Central Station and Downtown Memphis, the city invested 20 million into the South Main neighborhood and Central Station in 1995. With a new breath of life, Central Station once again brought new generations to the South Main neighborhood to create the arts district. Today, Central Station remains an active train station, a stop on the Main Street Trolley line, and an emerging hotel and event venue.
Architecture and Vibe
Photography: Elizabeth Hoard Photography
Venue: Central Station Hotel
Florals & Planning: Connor & Co.
The Central Station renovation project sought to restore the original architecture and marry it with a modern design. The original architecture is styled in the Roman Doric style with a colonnade of Bedford stone.
Photography: Elizabeth Hoard Photography
Venue: Central Station Hotel
If you’re just looking for a fun night out, the Bishop restaurant and Eight & Sand Bar are hotspots in the historic South Main Arts District. They boast locally source produce and local wineries to enjoy while listening to their carefully crafted Memphis-inspired vinyl collection.
Event Space
The Central Station Hotel includes 6 event spaces to host anything from small private meet to large corporate conference events to your wedding day! The Grand Hall has been repurposed from the train station original waiting to the event ballroom. This room alone has over 6500 square feet of event space and a stunning 33-foot high ceiling with an abundance of natural light. If your event needs seating, the Grand Hall can fit 225 people classroom style or 400 theatre style! This versatile event venue can be transformed to fit your meeting, awards show, wedding, or any event you can dream of!
Photography: Elizabeth Hoard Photography
Venue: Central Station
Photography: Elizabeth Hoard Photography
Venue: Central Station
Photography: Elizabeth Hoard Photography
Venue: Central Station
