Full of history and charm, it’s not hard to see why people choose to get married in Louisville, Kentucky.
The city is home to the famed Kentucky Derby and the location of plenty of sports teams the locals love to support.
Louisville also has its hand in baseball history after being the inventor of the Louisville Slugger, the official bat of Major League baseball.
But if sports don’t interest you much, you’ll probably love the historic homes and beautiful sights. The city is a beautiful backdrop for a wedding weekend.
In fact, in 2021, the city hosted 10,545 weddings with an average wedding cost of $24,415.
And the city boasts plenty of venues to say your “I dos”, attracting couples who want a classic and elegant, modern yet rustic, or laid-back urban vibe for their wedding day.
If you’re looking for the best wedding venues in Louisville, here’s a list of spaces with the best views, breathtaking decor, and unmatched wedding packages that are sure to make your wedding day special.
The Artisan Loft at Glassworks
Located in the heart of Downtown Louisville, The Artisan Loft at Glassworks provides over 1,100 square feet of event space for a wedding.
The venue is located on the second floor of the Glassworks building, so you’ll have beautiful views of the city during your ceremony or reception.
The Artisan Loft at Glassworks has a luxury industrial vibe with vaulted ceilings and large windows that let in the natural light. Couples will have use of the main banquet hall plus two adjoining rooms for all of their wedding events.
The space is like a large blank canvas that allows couples to see their wedding vision come to life.
The Artisan Loft at Glassworks starts with a consultation to ensure that they have all your details from the start and provides in-house bar service, setup, and cleanup so you can enjoy your wedding day with smooth efficiency.
Venue cost: $3,250-$4,350
Venue capacity: 300 seated, 600 standing
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Churchill Downs
If you’re looking for something iconic that’s sure to take your guests’ breath away, then Churchill Downs is the wedding venue for you.
Churchill Downs is the home of the famed Kentucky Derby and possibly your wedding, and you’ll get the full Kentucky Derby experience with tours of the Twin Spires and Paddock.
You’ll have multiple wedding settings to choose from, including the Plaza & Paddock, on the balcony of the Rooftop Garden overlooking the racetrack, the Trophy Room, or Millionaire’s Row.
Churchill Downs has a knowledgeable staff that will assist with coordination, event design, and vendor selection.
There is a dressing room for the couple to get ready before the ceremony, and an on-site chef can create a customized wedding menu.
Venue cost: $20,000-$30,000
Venue capacity: 1,500 guests
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The Woods at Cedar Springs
Set on ten acres in Louisville, The Woods at Cedar Springs provides a luxury rustic atmosphere for a wedding venue.
You’ll have over 10,000 square feet of space to make your wedding dreams come true.
With an elegant backdrop and modern fixtures, The Woods at Cedar Springs will take your breath away.
Couples will have options of both indoor and outdoor sites for their ceremony and reception, including a cozy outdoor patio with lounge seating.
Couples can enjoy separate suites to get ready before the ceremony.
All-inclusive packages include set up, clean up, and tables and chairs.
The Woods at Cedar Springs provides an event planner to help ensure your day runs smoothly.
Venue cost: $7,000-$9,500
Venue capacity: 500 guests
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The Skybox at Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
Surround yourself with Louisville history with a wedding at the Lousiville Slugger Museum and Factory.
This is one of the city’s most iconic buildings and is conveniently located on West Main Street. The Skybox is located on the third floor.
The Skybox at Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory provides an open room with over 5,000 square feet of event space.
This space can be transformed to fit your wedding vision. There are also additional spaces within the museum to hold wedding events such as a cocktail hour.
The staff will handle set up and clean up so you can enjoy your wedding day. Tables and chairs are also available for your convenience.
The Skybox at Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory will also provide a list of preferred vendors to make planning your wedding a breeze.
Venue cost: $2,800
Venue capacity: 280 guests
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Ice House
In the heart of Louisville is Ice House, a loft-style venue with industrial styling.
This place is perfect for a laid-back wedding with contemporary influences. The clean design and panoramic views of the city skyline will be the perfect backdrop to any nuptials.
You can host your ceremony on the rooftop to take advantage of the city views and skyline lit up in the evening.
Inside, you have your choice of the Main Hall and Mezzanine. There is also the East Terrace adjacent to the Main Hall, which creates space for an indoor/outdoor wedding.
Ice House will provide an event specialist dedicated to ensuring all the details of your event come to life.
The venue will also provide a list of preferred vendors to make wedding planning easy. The couple will also have access to a suite to use to get ready before the ceremony.
Venue cost: $2,280-$2,850 for a four hour rental, additional hours for $250 an hour
Venue capacity: 300 guests
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Peterson-Dumesnil House
Historic and charming, the Peterson-Dumesnil House provides an elegant backdrop for your wedding day.
The home is a historic landmark originally built in 1869, and the Italian-style villa is truly one of a kind. Set on four acres, you will feel like you’re in your own private villa.
Inside the Peterson-Dumesnil House, the rooms have 14-foot ceilings and intricate details in every room. Outside, there is a beautiful garden bursting with blooms.
You’ll have use of the entire venue, so you can utilize all spaces for an indoor/outdoor wedding.
The Peterson-Dumesnil House is an all-inclusive venue and provides catering through its partnered vendor, which handles event design and catering.
Couples will have use of aisle markers and runners as well as an arch for the altar, tables, chairs, and centerpieces.
Venue cost: $15,305
Venue capacity: 500 guests
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The Pointe
The Pointe is a historic wedding venue that has plenty of modern, stylish flourishes.
The former 19th-century factory has been updated to keep much of the original charm, like reclaimed wood floors and exposed timber posts. But it also features modern accents like steel trusses and skylines in the 18-foot ceilings.
You will have over 90,000 square feet to design the wedding of your dreams among multiple indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Atrium and the Barrel Room are indoors and have high ceilings and tall windows that bring in the natural light. Or, alternatively, choose an outdoor wedding on the patio.
The Pointe is a full-service venue offering event planners and on-site catering and bar services.
The staff will take care of set up and clean up, and event rentals like tables and chairs are available.
There are also suites for the couple to get ready before the ceremony.
Venue cost: $2,500-$2,750
Venue capacity: 300 guests
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The Gillespie
First built in 1929 as the Lincoln Bank and Trust Company, The Gillespie features beautiful Art Deco architecture.
This venue provides a stylish location with lots of history and a little bit of glamour, conveniently located in Downtown Louisville.
The foyer has a stunning crystal chandelier and marble floors that provide breathtaking views from the moment you walk in.
Host your wedding events in The Grand Ballroom, which has over 24,000 square feet of event space to transform into your dream wedding.
You can also have your wedding in The Loft, which features rustic charm.
The Gillespie provides a list of preferred caterers and bar services, but couples are welcome to bring all their other vendors.
Couples will have the facility for fourteen hours, which includes set up and clean up time as well as the ceremony and reception.
Venue cost: $2,500-$5,000
Venue capacity: 850 guests
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Kentucky Derby Museum
The Kentucky Derby is one event that makes Louisville iconic.
Make your wedding just as iconic and memorable by hosting it at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Located at Churchill Downs, this space will provide a unique and historic backdrop.
You’ll get to own the museum for a night, being able to take advantage of all the exhibits.
You’ll have over 10,000 square feet to make your wedding vision come to life. Host a ceremony in the elegant Great Hall or the Kentucky Oaks Terrace for a scenic wedding backdrop.
The Kentucky Derby Museum has a list of suggested wedding vendors to help make event planning easier. Rosemary’s Catering is the venue’s exclusive partner, and couples can create a customized menu.
Venue cost: $3,500-$4,250
Venue capacity: 350 seated, 600 cocktail style
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Louisville Water Tower Park
This historic wedding venue in Louisville is a stunning option for an outdoor wedding venue.
The Louisville Water Tower Park WaterWorks Museum features original architecture and a brass staircase that leads up to an overlook that has stunning views of the Ohio River, providing you with the perfect place for wedding photos.
The venue features a Grand Hall that has over 2,200 square feet to create a venue and 50-foot ceilings and tall waterfront windows for an open and airy feel with a view.
You’ll be able to host your wedding entirely outdoors under the water tower and on the Riverside Lawn & Terrace or inside the Grand Hall.
Louisville Water Tower Park WaterWorks Museum has a suite for the couple to get ready in before the ceremony. The venue also has chairs, tables, and linens available.
Partnered with a catering company, couples can create a customized wedding menu, and the venue provides a list of preferred vendors to make planning easy.
Venue cost: $3,500-$4,000
Venue capacity: 350 guests
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The Galt House Hotel
Classic and elegant, The Galt House Hotel provides couples with a stunning backdrop for a chic city wedding.
The venue is dedicated to creating legendary Louisville events, and with plenty of location potential and customization options, couples are sure to create an unforgettable wedding day.
The Galt House Hotel offers many elegant indoor ballrooms for a wedding and receptions.
The largest is the Grand Ballroom, which has a three-room configuration and 23,330 square feet to create an event. Intimate affairs can take place in the Waterford Room, which has stunning riverfront and city views.
The venue offers set-up and clean-up services to make your wedding day stress free. There is also a suite to get ready in before the ceremony.
The Galt House Hotel provides event rentals like tables, chairs, drapery, and lighting.
Venue cost: $5,000
Venue capacity: 1,500 guests
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The Frazier History Museum
This unique venue in Downtown Louisville is sure to be unforgettable for any couple and their guests.
The Frazier History Museum is a Smithsonian Institution affiliate, which means the exhibits and the venue are world-class.
The Rooftop Garden at The Frazier History Museum offers beautiful panoramic views of the city and the Ohio River. The space has blooming flowers and a partially-covered terrace for a stylish outdoor event.
Inside, you can say “I do” in the loft, which has tall windows to bring in natural light and city views, or the Great Hall, which has access to the museum galleries.
You’ll have four hours of event time and three hours of set-up time.
There are also two dressing rooms for the couple to get ready in before the ceremony, and a professional sound technician will have you dancing into the night.
Venue cost: $2,000-$7,500
Venue capacity: 300 guests
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Gardencourt
Gardencourt in Louisville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it’s not hard to see why.
This venue features a three-story building accessible by a tree-lined driveway and surrounded by fourteen acres of formal gardens, and it is owned by the Louisville Seminary.
For couples who want an elegant backdrop to their wedding, Gardencourt provides just that. Inside features high ceilings and a grand staircase that will take your guests’ breath away as they enter the venue.
There are four rooms inside, including the Hundley room. Outside, recite your vows and dance under the stars on the South Lawn and Rose Garden.
Gardencourt will provide couples with event planners, so the wedding day is seamless and stressless from the start.
The venue will also provide tables, chairs, and a dance floor, as well as set-up and clean-up services.
Venue cost: $400-$2,600
Venue capacity: 500 guests
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Savor at River House
This sleek and elegant banquet hall in Lousiville is owned by an award-winning chef who aims to create an unforgettable experience.
Savor at River House sit on the banks of the Ohio River, providing all events with a scenic view. And with 11,000 square feet of event spaces, couples have plenty of room to create their dream event.
Savor at River House has four spacious event rooms that all feature refined decor and spaces dedicated to dinner and dancing. Some rooms have a balcony to enjoy views of the river and lush lawns below.
The venue offers set-up and clean-up services, so the couple need only worry about enjoying their day.
Savor at River House also provides catering and bartending services with a menu that can be customized to the couple’s taste and feature the owner/chef’s signature dishes.
Venue cost: $8,000-$10,000
Venue capacity: 300 guests
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The Olmstead
Set on 81 acres, this historic wedding venue is an elegant option for your wedding day.
Originally built in 1925, The Olmstead retains much of the original character and sits on plenty of lush lawns with mature trees and blooming flowers.
The Olmstead has site options both indoors and outdoors.
Johnson Hall was the dining hall and has been beautifully restored. There are also grand ballrooms that provide an updated, elegant space. Outdoors, there are two grassy areas to host a ceremony.
The venue provides event planning services that will handle all of your wedding details.
The Olmstead also provides in-house catering and bar services, set up and clean up, and lighting and sound services for your big day.
Venue cost: $10,000
Venue capacity: 600 guests
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