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The wedding itself may last six hours. The guest list, however, behaves like weather. It gathers in elevators and hotel lobbies, disappears onto rooftops, reorganizes itself at midnight, claims a favorite bar by Saturday, and knows where to get coffee the morning after. The smartest couples understand this.They are not only choosing a ceremony backdrop, but determining how 140 people will move through a city together for a few days. Nashville happens to be remarkably good at this. The city is boundless: historic estates with old Tennessee grandeur, intimate inns that reward a smaller headcount, downtown rooftops with enough action to carry the reception, and restored music halls where the line between wedding and live event becomes pleasantly blurry. One couple may want black tie and candlelight beneath the trees. Another may want spiked sweet teas, skyline views, and a dance floor that still looks occupied when the photographer leaves. Nashville can accommodate both without losing its personality in the process. Ahead, the venues shaping some of the city’s most interesting celebrations right now.

From Germantown to Midtown, East Nashville to The Gulch, an electric energy buzzes throughout the streets of Nashville and offers visitors plenty to do, see, eat, drink, and experience. There’s a museum hotel downtown that’s filled with art. There’s a restaurant that offers a 12-course tasting menu by chefs that once worked at Noma. There’s a place serving a hemp hangover patch. There’s even a Brooklyn-founded pizzeria serving Detroit-style pizza. Looking for a boutique hotel with a penthouse? We found it. Want to stay in a revamped old Victorian mansion? We found that too. In short, we think you’re going to love this place. Chosen by many for bachelor(ette) parties, friendcations and even family vacations, Nashville has something for every type of group getaway. Reporter: Alyssa Brown

With the fresh chill of late fall in our bones and summer long behind us, we’re seeking out all the cozy fireplaces where you can kick back and get comfortable. Places where you can warm your toes just after a hillside walk, spots that do dinner and a fireside show, antique reading chairs set beside fireplaces, firepits with city views, and many more warmth-providing seats where you’ll want to stay a while. From the glamorous hotels of Aspen to some of Southern California’s best eateries to New York getaways, we’ve got a spot that’s just hot enough to be what you’re looking for. Planning a gathering and want a hearth to be part of the scene? We’ve got that covered too. Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Location: Tourists

While Nashville has garnered quite a reputation for its honky tonk and hot chicken, the recent revitalization of downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods has this lively destination now brimming with hip hotel stays, artisanal boutiques and a thriving culinary scene thats been consistently gaining national attention. Known officially as “Music City,” Nashville’s proximity to the east and west coasts make it the perfect stop for a sophisticated girls weekend (bachelorette not required), filled with entertainment, eats and craft cocktails. Reporter: Natasha Lee | Venue: Fairlane Hotel

Summer is in full swing and the steamy temps have us feeling ready to get rooftop rowdy with our crew. There’s really no shortage of sunny rooftop spots in cities across the country, but here’s a list of our top 20. From a rooftop with Chicago’s best harbor views to Boston’s hotspot hangout to a deck with a sweet view of New Orleans, we’re helping all our city slicker folk get outside and get some sun. Reporter: Alyssa Brown