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Wedding venues in Louisville

If wedding bells are in your future, check out these venues around Derby City.

bride and groom holding hands outside around trees

The spacious gardens of Whitehall offer an intimate setting for wedding ceremonies.

Photo by Aesthetiica Photography

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Whether you’re getting a jump start on your party planning or preparing for an upcoming wedding reception or family reunion, check out this list of rentable venues around Louisville.

Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact the venue directly to inquire about current availability and pricing.

Historic locales

Gardencourt, 1044 Alta Vista Rd.

  • Rate: $2,600+
  • Accommodates 500
  • Key features: A tree-lined drive, formal gardens + classic, three-floor building sit on this 14-acre estate that overlooks Cherokee Park.

Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln.

  • Rate: Up to $6,200
  • Accommodates 150
  • Key features: The premium wedding package includes access to the entire property — which includes the pavilion and gardens — but custom options are available for more intimate gatherings.
white pergola and chairs set out for an event

Wedding ceremonies at Nunnlea can be held on the house’s front porch, or at the back of the garden under the wedding pergola.

Photo courtesy of Nunnlea

Nunnlea House, 1940 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.

  • Rate: $325+
  • Accommodates 140
  • Key features: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this antebellum mansion boasts a fireplace in every room, tall windows, and elegant herringbone-patterned oak flooring.
Whitehall wedding Louisville

Tented seating at Whitehall provides a covered dining area within an outdoor space.

Photo by Lang Thomas Photography

Peterson Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Ave.

  • Rate: $450+
  • Accommodates 500
  • Key features: This historical landmark features four acres of space + an Italian-style villa, with all-inclusive event packages.

Whitehall, 3110 Lexington Rd.

  • Rate: $1,000+
  • Accommodates 75+
  • Key features: The property’s 19th-century home features wall coverings, carpets, and antiques reminiscent of days past.

Unique settings

Copper & Kings, 1121 E. Washington St.

  • Rate: $10,000
  • Accommodates 150
  • Key features: This brandy distillery is a one-stop event shop with a curated menu and bar program + all tables, chairs, and china included.

The Frasier History Musuem, 829 W. Main St.

  • Rate: $2,750+
  • Accommodates up to 300
  • Key features: A Smithsonian institution affiliate, the downtown museum offers a rooftop garden with a panoramic view of Derby City + the Ohio River.

The Louisville Ballroom at Shall We Dance, 1404 Evergreen Rd.

  • Rate: $2,000+
  • Accommodates 100
  • Key features: Old-world amenities blend with modern technology in this ballroom venue that also boasts a covered front porch + outdoor courtyard.

Louisville Water Tower, 3005 River Rd.

  • Rate: $450+
  • Accommodates 150+
  • Key features: This National Historic Landmark boasts a brass spiral staircase, 50-foot ceiling, and two outdoor patios.

The Loft at Glassworks, 815 W. Market St.

  • Rate: $3,950+
  • Accommodates 300
  • Key features: Vaulted ceilings, stone columns, and large windows are a just a few characteristics of this industrial-chic space.
just-married couple in an embrace on a field

Rivers Edge features 10 acres of space for both indoor and outdoor events.

Photo courtesy of Rivers Edge Venue & Rentals

Multiple options

21 C Musuem Hotel, 700 W. Main St.

  • Rate: $125+ per person
  • Accommodates 450
  • Key features: This downtown spot offers a plethora of event options, including reception-only packages, buffet dinners, seated dinners, and brunch.

Joe Huber’s Farm, 2421 Engle Rd., Starlight, IN

  • Rate: $6,500+
  • Accommodates 400
  • Key features: Surrounded by a lake and orchards, Huber’s has a lush landscape, with multiple event packages available for both barns.

Rivers Edge Venue & Rentals, 375 Sunview Dr. Shepherdsville

  • Rate: $2,295+
  • Accommodates 100-200
  • Key features: Set on 10 acres, this all-inclusive wedding spot offers pop-up weddings for smaller gatherings + full-venue rentals for larger affairs.
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