Meet the castleton team
Find out why we are more than just a wedding venue! Based in the valley of the beautiful East Tennessee Mountains, our team at Castleton Estate has been helping couples celebrate their special day with sophistication and elegance since 2009. We at Castleton Estate would love to be a part of your special day! We offer you the most memorable planning experience and are here to help guide, organize, and simplify planning your event. There is no need to hire a wedding planner or coordinator at Castleton, as we handle this in house, and will walk you through the planning process step by step. Let us do the work and handle the details while you take in each moment, from finding vendors and planning, to stepping into the getaway car as the new Mr. and Mrs! We will be there every step of the way! Being a Castleton Couple is unapparelled and we are so excited to walk beside you on this journey!
Owners
Drs. Meade & Kathleen Edmunds
The estate was purchased in 2005 by Doctors Meade and Kathleen Edmunds. Meade was searching for a farm that reminded him of his childhood. From the first moment he wandered down the long driveway and locked his eyes on the Greek Antebellum Manor standing tall at the top of the hill, his heart raced and he knew this was the one. From building the Southern Pavilion, to renovating the Carriage House, the couple has poured their heart and soul into making this estate perfect for you. Since then, they have had the pleasure of watching 2 of their 3 children also get married at the farm.
“It holds such a special place in our hearts” - Dr. Edmunds.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & PRINCIPLE PLANNER
Danyelle McGrath
In 2006, Danyelle accepted a group sales position at a small cabin rental company in Pigeon Forge, at this time she never imagined it would lead to coordinating and executing weddings. Since then, she has successfully constructed 4 wedding departments at various companies, in addition to having hundreds of blissfully happy brides! With over 20 years of experience in the Event Planning Industry, the last 16 of which focused primarily on weddings, Danyelle strives to provide a stress-free experience for each bride and prides herself in making sure every detail is just as they have imagined it.
“Not many people can say that they wake up and enjoy going to work, but I truly do. I have a helping heart and I love helping brides! My biggest piece of advice-- the day goes by so fast, enjoy every minute of it and don’t stress!”
Event Designer
Emma
Emma began working in the hospitality industry in 2015. This allowed her the opportunity to work in weddings and events, alongside Danyelle. In her free time, Emma enjoys working on her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. She is also very involved in her church and loves to travel! Emma loves helping our bride's visions come to life!
Event Coordinator
Lainee
Lainee is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and has always been passionate about events and the hospitality industry. She spent a year working at Disney World in the Entertainment Department, where her love for creating memorable experiences truly flourished. Lainee first joined Castleton Estate as a summer intern and loved it so much that she returned after graduation as a full-time Event Coordinator. In her free time, she enjoys all things Disney and cherishes time spent with friends and family. Her favorite part of weddings is ensuring the bride and groom can fully enjoy their special day-stress-free and surrounded by joy.
Schedule Your
tour
Your dream wedding is just a short drive away at Castleton Estate. We invite you to schedule a private tour and experience the magic of Castleton Estate for yourself. With luxurious amenities, picturesque settings, and a dedicated team, Castleton Estate offers couples the perfect place to start their forever.
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