When searching for a wedding venue, it’s
important to get clarity on what the venue’s rental fee includes. There’s a reason that
some venues charge only a few hundred dollars while others charge thousands: what each
venue includes in that fee varies greatly. Some venues include staff, setup, tear-down
and a huge selection of amenities. Others simply offer the space, leaving
couples responsible for everything else. This list of the top wedding venues in Louisville, Kentucky includes venues with
a huge variety of offerings. Kentucky Derby Museum The Kentucky Derby Museum celebrates the long
legacy of horse racing and its many handed-down traditions with a rotating slate of exhibits and
events. The Kentucky Derby Museum also functions as a wedding venue, providing wedding celebration
services in their Great Hall, their café, and their outdoor terrace.
Blending the
Southern charm of old fashioned Louisville with the storied elegance of the museum
architecture, the Kentucky Derby Museum can make for an unforgettable wedding location
for horse racing fans and museum lovers alike! Louisville Water Tower Park The Louisville Water Tower Park is a historic
building originally constructed in 1860, housing the oldest standing stand pipe
in the United States. It also provides an educational resource to students looking to
learn about Louisville’s water filtration system. Additionally, the Louisville Water Tower Park
makes for a unique wedding venue straight out of Louisville lore.
With a gorgeous open lobby space
flooded with natural light and bright white walls, not to mention a decorous, distinctive spiral
staircase, Louisville Water Tower Park is a refined choice for a Kentucky wedding, steeped
in the history of Louisville’s infrastructure. Progress Park Progress Park Airstream Resort & Event Venue
is one of Louisville’s most distinctive outdoor wedding venues, sitting on 12 acres of wooded
forest, many miles of walking trails, and a 2-acre pond. Perfect for live-off-the-land types
who enjoy airstream trips and glamping outings, Progress Park Airstream Resort offers wedding
accommodations for parties with up to 150 guests. Located in the middle of nature, it allows
for weddings that match the inner beauty of the happy couple’s romance with the
outdoor beauty of the surroundings. Hurstbourne Country Club The Hurstbourne Country Club is located just east
of Louisville’s city center, tucked away from the noisy urban streets. With their adorned clubhouse
and well-kept grounds, Hurstbourne Country Club makes for a sophisticated wedding venue.
It features fully-furnished banquet spaces, in-house catering, and dedicated event staff to
coordinate between you and your outside vendors, unifying your design while allowing you the
creative freedom to bring your vision to life.
Grand Lion Grand Lion is a flexible event
space with 7,000 square feet, sleek wood flooring, opulent chandeliers,
and state of the art lighting, accommodating parties of up to 300 guests.
Services offered include 17-hour rentals, a rolling bar, full setup and
cleanup, and a flexible vendor policy. Grand Lion’s ballroom will class up any
wedding celebration and fulfill the unique, individual specifications of their clients, making
for an easy, effortless wedding planning process. Whitehall Whitehall is a historic mansion rooted
in 19th century antebellum architecture, framing the mansion with opulent
features and period antiques. With over 6,200 square feet of indoor space
in the mansion and a carefully tended garden available for rental, Whitehall can accommodate up
to 75 seated guests indoors and 200 seated guests outdoors for a ceremony. With affordable rates
and a flexible vendor policy, Whitehall allows you to personalize the services of your wedding, all
while providing an unbeatable historical backdrop. Belle of Louisville Riverboat For a truly unique wedding venue, get married on
the water! The Belle of Louisville Riverboat has a stately ballroom and an open deck where you
can watch the Louisville city skyline as you celebrate.
You can even have your wedding
ceremony performed by the boat’s captain! Sail away into the sunset with a “Just Married”
banner draped from the back of the riverboat. The Pointe This recently-restored 19th century building
features exposed timber and steel trusses, and classy white brick walls that offer an
updated twist on a stunning historic building. The Pointe’s event spaces offer a blank slate
where you can bring your wedding vision to life. With high ceilings, huge
windows and hardwood floors, The Pointe will be sure to leave an
impression on your wedding guests. The Gillespie With floor to ceiling marble, Swarovski
crystal chandeliers and painted ceilings, The Gillespie is an elegant venue that’s bound to
leave your guests with impressions of grandeur. If that’s not enough, this wedding venue also
features a rustic loft space with exposed beams and brick walls.
For couples looking to celebrate
in style, The Gillespie will not disappoint! Ice House Also located in downtown Louisville, the Ice
House offers a beautiful rooftop garden and a spacious main hall with a distinct
industrial warehouse style. The Ice House can accommodate up to 350 guests. Both
spaces can accommodate a ceremony or reception, and couples have access to two
on-site hospitality suites. Couples also get to enjoy a dedicated event
specialist and exclusive partner discounts. Passalino’s Passalino’s is a classic and timeless venue centrally located in downtown Louisville that
can host up to 400 people. The breathtaking grand ballroom features a dramatic mezzanine
and huge windows to let in natural light, which we know your wedding photographer will
be grateful for! Stylish chiavari chairs are included in each wedding rental, as well as
a selection of table centerpiece options. The Galt House Hotel The Galt House Hotel is a gorgeous wedding venue.
This expansive venue features 1,310 rooms and four spacious event halls on different
levels. Spread over 23,331 square feet, The Grand Ballroom can accommodate a maximum of
1,600 guests.
The Willow Room features additional rooftop space and can host around 180 people.
Similarly, located on the third floor, their 16,000 square feet Archibald Cochran Ballroom
is suitable for hosting nearly 1,000 guests. Whether you are hoping for a peaceful garden
ceremony, a contemporary art gallery wedding, or an elegant soiree, these Louisville wedding
venues have a little something for everyone. We hope this list helped get your
wedding planning journey started!.
