Ceremony grounds
Lake lawns and chapel settings in Nesbit give portraits and vows a DeSoto backdrop.
Bonne Terre, Nesbit
Plan an event
Plan a wedding
DeSoto County, Mississippi
Southern Elegance Events, Southaven
Ceremony groundsBonne Terre, Nesbit
The Gin in NesbitThe Gin, Nesbit
Barns, ballrooms, and chapel grounds for intimate gatherings and larger celebrations.
The Gin, Nesbit
Indoor rooms and outdoor grounds
Indoor and outdoor venues across the county support intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. Couples and planners can mix a Southaven ballroom, a Nesbit barn, or chapel grounds on the lake.
We help you connect with lodging, dining, and visitor information for wedding weekends. Ceremony and reception details live on each venue's own site.
Venues with a sense of place
Ballrooms, barns, and chapel lawns give guests a DeSoto setting, then towns nearby for dinner and stays.
The Gin in Nesbit
A timber event barn for dinners, dancing, and weekend gatherings.
The Gin, Nesbit
Bonne Terre chapel
Lake and chapel grounds for ceremonies, portraits, and guest weekends.
Bonne Terre, Nesbit
Chapel grounds and quiet lawns for vows and portraits
Bonne Terre, Nesbit
Know before you plan
Wedding weekend tips
Start with venues and lodging, then fill in dining and guest guides. Every partner listing links out to their own site.
Pick your setting first
Ballrooms, barns, and chapel grounds each shape the weekend. Browse venues, then open the partner site for details.
Browse venuesFind lodging for guests
Point out-of-town guests toward stays near the ceremony so travel stays simple the morning of.
Where to stayPlan the meals around it
Use dining guides for rehearsal dinners, welcome drinks, and day-after brunch across the six towns.
Where to eat
Wedding
Itinerary
An example three-day outline for a DeSoto wedding weekend. Adjust times with your venue and hotel. Ceremony and lodging details live on each partner's own site.
- Destination
- DeSoto County, MS
- Duration
- 3 days
- Focus
- Wedding weekend
- Note
- Sample outline only
Wardford's Rooftop Grille, Southaven
Sample wedding itinerary
Day 1 · Welcome guests
Friday · Arrival and dinner
Afternoon · Check-in window
Guests arrive and settle into lodging near the ceremony town.
Evening · Welcome dinner
Rehearsal dinner or welcome meal close to the venue, then an early night for travel guests.
Talk with our team
Tell us about your wedding weekend. We will follow up with venue, lodging, and visitor information.
Visit or call
4716 Pepper Chase DriveSouthaven, MS 38672
Wedding weekend questions
Answers for couples and planners. We recommend venues, lodging, and dining, then you book directly with each partner.
Do you book ceremonies or check venue availability?
No. Discover DeSoto recommends barns, ballrooms, and chapel grounds, then links you to each venue's own site. We do not take reservations, check live availability, or process payments.
Can you help us shortlist wedding venues?
Yes. Share your date range, guest count, and preferred setting, such as a Southaven ballroom, a Nesbit barn, or chapel grounds on the lake. We will point you to partner venues that fit, and you follow up with them directly.
Where should out-of-town wedding guests stay?
Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando, and Nesbit have hotels and inns close to popular venues. Start with our Where to stay guide, then book on each property's site.
How close is DeSoto County for guests flying into Memphis?
DeSoto County sits just south of Memphis with quick access from Memphis International Airport. Guests can land, stay in DeSoto, and reach ceremony sites, dining, and evening spots without a long drive.
How far ahead should couples contact you?
Earlier is better for popular spring and fall weekends. Even with shorter lead time, send a note with your dates and guest count and we will share the best visitor information we can.
Who should reach out: the couple or the planner?
Either. Couples and wedding planners use the same form. Include the kind of celebration and roughly how many guests you expect so we can point you to the right venues and stays.