FAQs

Bonne Terre is a 23 acre property in Nesbit, MS, 30 minutes from anywhere in Memphis, TN.

All on property we have:

• An event venue
• A white chapel
• 3 pickleball courts
• A restaurant called Magnolia Bend Grille
• A 10 bedroom inn called Bonne Terre Inn
• 3 bedroom inn called the Fountain House
• One bedroom room called the Cottage Room
• A house with 8 beds for rent called the Pickleball House.

The stays are open 24/7 and the restaurant is open Wednesday and Thurday 5-9 pm, Friday and Saturday 5-10 pm, and Sunday 11:30am-3 pm. The inn and restaurant are open to the public but can also be rented out by the wedding party! You could potentially rent out the whole inn for the weekend and have your wedding party and guests all in one place, no need to worry about a party bus!

The chapel has the capacity for 200 people to sit in the pews. There is space in the back of the chapel to hold 20 more people standing or sitting in chairs from the venue. The reception hall can hold 200 people sitting at 25 tables, 8 people per table. However, with the addition of a dance floor, cake table, DJ table, etc., 21 tables with 168 people is more comfortable. Additionally, you could replace some of the bigger tables for bistro tables for people to stand at and easily get 225 people inside. 

When the contract is signed, we require a non-refundable half down payment of whatever your total amount is plus a refundable $500 security deposit. That total will vary depending on the day of the week that is booked for and rates can be found here. The $500 will be returned to you after the wedding in full if nothing is damaged or missing (most weddings have no issues with this). Please note this half down does not include the cost of your alcohol if you choose to have a bar. 30 days prior to the wedding date we require the second half payment to finalize your reservation. 

You can see prices here 

You can email [email protected] or call 662-781-5100. We will get back with you and start the process! YAY!

We kindly request that all tours are by appointment only. You can email [email protected] or call 662-781-5100 to request a tour.

Yes, we will always have a day of manager on the property. They will let the wedding party and vendors into the building and be able to assist if they have any questions about where things are located like ladders, brooms, etc. They are not employed to decorate, coordinate, etc but there to simple help see things along!

No, no one on property is employed to be a coordinator or planner. Bonne Terre is simply the vessel for your big day! However we are more than happy to have our day of manager work with your own coordinator to answer any questions they have about the venue!

No, you have a choice of choosing a caterer from our preferred list of caterers here or you can use our in house catering at a separate cost from your booking. It’s a matter of preference! You must choose from our preferred caterer list, not that they make us money, but because we’ve vetted many caterers over the years and have chosen the best in the area that have shown to have great food and great service at every wedding! If you do want to use our catering while using our event space, you can contact Chef John Woods at (901) 634-3866. Right now, using him you will receive a $500 discount! Pricing will depend on your food choices, head count, etc.

For our catering, there is a $1,500 minimum. 

You will contact them directly, we are just simply offering our best options of caterers to choose from.

Everything is handled for the bar by us! We will provide a day of manager as well as a bartender that will both be bartending the event. All you need to do is tell us which bar option you’d like. You can choose to not have a bar, have a cash bar, dollar limit bar, or unlimited open bar that is based on your final headcount. See the details on all the bar plans here.

We have the capability to host up to 41 people staying on property! You can book your room here. However, if it is booked out we recommend several hotels nearby. 

• Hilton Garden Inn: 6671 Towne Center Loop Southaven, MS 38671 662-349-0277
• Home 2 Suites: 6750 Southcrest Pkwy Southaven, MS 38671 662-349-8804

125 cars.

Because we only host one event per day, our fee structure remains the same whether you hold your ceremony, reception, or both onsite.

Service animals of course are allowed, but all other animals are not allowed on property

Cash, check, or card, but there is a 2.5% card fee.

You have the venue from 10am to midnight.

Everyone is guaranteed an hour rehearsal time. Normally that’s the day before your wedding, but if there is a wedding or an event at Bonne Terre that day, we will let everyone booked in the same weekend to each have an hour time slot on Thursday.

No fireworks or sparklers, but cold spark machines are fine and look amazing in pictures!

Vehicles can be left overnight, but if we have a wedding the next day they must be picked up by 10 AM.

The music has to end at 10:30 to ensure that you, all of your items, and all of the vendors are off property by midnight.

All of the rental items must be delivered and picked up during rental period unless given permission by Christy. You’ll be in contact with her for your contracts and info and you can work that out then. 

There are a couple places for outdoor ceremonies. There’s a $200 up charge for set up and tear down of outdoor chairs. We have 150 white resin folding chairs for outside if you request them.

Yes, candles are allowed as long as the flame is completely contained in a candle holder. Tapered candles and any type of hanging candles will not be allowed for safety reasons.

Yes! Our 120” round tables can hold 9 people, although we usually put 8 chairs to a table for our preferred spacing.

If Bonne Terre is also your caterer, John Woods will need the  headcount 2 weeks before the wedding date. If not, one week before is fine to let us know!

https://www.desotocountyms.gov/639/Marriage-License Here’s the link with information on marriage licenses. 

Outside food and drink is permitted prior to the ceremony. It is not allowed after the start of the event.        

Bonne Terre staff will handle the tables, chairs, and linens (only if you rented our linens). You can pay $250 for us to clean up everything else, or you can do it yourself. That just means that all garbage on property would need to be bagged and taken to the dumpster by you.

Of course! You can take pictures in the lobby of the inn (as long as it is not being rented out for a private event) as well as anywhere outside on the property.

No nails, screws, or staples are allowed. If you use command strips, just please make sure they are completely removed. If your coordinator uses tape on the stage floor make sure it is removed also.