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  Richwood on the River

  1233 KY-36, Milton, KY 40045, USA

  • Spaces for 220-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Richwood on the River is a historic riverside estate in Milton, Kentucky, set along the Ohio River near Madison, Indiana. The property operates as a full-buyout weekend destination, offering private use of the entire grounds from Friday noon through Sunday noon — a model that lets wedding parties and retreat groups settle in, rather than rush through. The newly renovated Carriage House Event Space anchors the property's celebrations, accommodating up to 220 guests indoors and 300 for outdoor tented ceremonies. Overnight accommodations for up to 50 guests span five mansion rooms and suites, six cottage houses, three bunkhouse cabins, two mountain view cabins, and two luxury carriage house apartments — keeping the entire wedding party together under one roof. Richwood handles day-of logistics through a dedicated Event Specialist and assistant, provides a full suite of furnishings (Chiavari chairs, farm tables, linens), and works with a roster of exclusive caterers. Couples may supply their own alcohol with a licensed bartender. The venue draws clients from the Louisville, Cincinnati, Lexington, and Indianapolis regions.

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  Belle Of Louisville Riverboats

  401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

  • Spaces for 230-600 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 2 Boats
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Belle of Louisville Riverboats operates two passenger vessels and a historic wharf boat on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, offering private charters and group events against a backdrop of river history that stretches back more than a century. The flagship Belle of Louisville, built in 1914, is a National Historic Landmark and the only remaining authentic steamboat from the American packet boat era — bringing a genuine piece of riverboat heritage to every charter. For private events, the Belle of Louisville accommodates up to 600 guests with an enclosed Ballroom Deck that seats 230 in buffet-style configuration, and is available for charters from April through October. The Mary M. Miller, named after America's first female licensed steamboat captain, holds up to 350 guests and operates year-round — offering flexibility for corporate functions, reunions, graduation parties, and milestone celebrations across any season. Both vessels feature climate-controlled decks and scenic city views. Charters include exclusive use of the boat with optional catering, entertainment, narration, and behind-the-scenes tours. Dockside event options are also available for groups that prefer a stationary setting on the riverfront.

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  Burdoc Farms

  1655 Pleasant Greenhill Rd, Crofton, KY 42217, USA

  • Spaces for 165-250 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Barns
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Burdoc Farms is a 700-acre wedding destination set among the rolling hills and forests of western Kentucky, roughly equidistant between Nashville and Evansville. The Shepherd family has stewarded the land since 1942, first as a tobacco and cattle operation and later as a conservation farm focused on timber, wildlife, and agri-tourism. When guests at an early farm celebration urged the family to open to weddings professionally, they renovated their historic tobacco barn and never looked back. Today Sara, Jessica, and Jackie Shepherd host 60 to 80 weddings each year, drawing couples from across the country and abroad. The property offers two distinct venues. Keith Glen is a modern, climate-controlled building constructed in 2016, featuring a 30-foot floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking a pond with fountain and swans, and accommodates up to 200 seated guests. The Tobacco Barn is a restored historic barn with seven antique crystal chandeliers, Edison string lights, and a 150-year-old stone fireplace on the back deck, seating up to 165 guests with the adjacent Chapel Barn serving as a ceremony space. Both venues include on-site staff, furniture, and access to the full grounds for photography. In addition to full weddings, Burdoc Farms offers elopements, micro-weddings, all-inclusive packages, and corporate events, with on-property lodging available for overnight stays.

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  DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Lexington

  2601 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40509, USA

  • Spaces for 8-300 Guests
  • 5 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 5 Total Spaces

  DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington is an all-suite hotel set in Lexington's Bluegrass Region, just off New Circle Road and minutes from historic downtown Lexington, the University of Kentucky, and the Kentucky Horse Park. The hotel's French Quarter-inspired design carries through the interior — most notably in the open-air atrium, surrounded by balcony suites, that serves as a natural gathering point for cocktail receptions. For private events, the hotel offers more than 4,600 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across multiple rooms. The Mardi Gras Ballroom, the largest at 2,356 square feet, accommodates up to 200 seated guests or 300 for a standing reception. The Deauville ballroom seats up to 120 and accommodates 180 for a reception. Smaller rooms — including the New Orleans Room, the Magnolia Room, and the Bourbon Street boardroom — serve breakout sessions, rehearsal dinners, and intimate gatherings. An outdoor patio extends the event footprint further. In-house catering, a full bar, ADA-accessible facilities, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment are available across the property. The hotel's events team provides dedicated planning support, and guest room blocks can be arranged for multi-day celebrations.

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  The Veranda at Boone's Trace National Golf Course

  175 Gleneagles Blvd, Richmond, KY 40475, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  The Veranda at Boone's Trace National Golf Club sits within the renovated clubhouse of a championship golf course set across 120 rolling acres of woods, water, and wildlife in Richmond, Kentucky. The event space is positioned to capture course views, and the venue notes its particularly striking evening sunsets. The Veranda accommodates weddings, receptions, engagement parties, anniversary celebrations, class reunions, holiday gatherings, birthday parties, and other social events. The on-site Boone's Trace Grill provides catering options, and the surrounding championship course — rated 4½ stars by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play" — lends a distinctive Central Kentucky backdrop to any occasion.

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  Ellis Park

  3300 US-41, Henderson, KY 42420, USA

  • Spaces for 20-500 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Event Space
  • 2 Historic Spaces

  Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is a historic Thoroughbred horse racing venue in Henderson, Kentucky, tracing its roots to 1922 when the Green River Jockey Club first opened the track. In 1925, James C. Ellis purchased the property, and the park was officially renamed in his honor on September 7, 1954. Today Ellis Park operates year-round, offering live racing every summer alongside simulcast wagering, historical horse racing machines, and sports betting. The facility hosts private events, meetings, and celebrations across a selection of dedicated event spaces, supported by an in-house banquet menu and a team available to customize each gathering. Ellis Park also accommodates outside catering for groups that prefer to bring their own culinary arrangements. With live Thoroughbred racing running July through August, events during the racing season can incorporate the energy of the track as a backdrop.

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  The Carson Center

  100 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42003, USA

  • Spaces for 200-1,806 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Theater
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center — known locally as The Carson Center — is a regional performing arts and event facility situated in downtown Paducah, Kentucky, at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. As a not-for-profit organization, the center serves a four-state region and offers a range of distinctive spaces for both public performances and private events. The Carson Center's main theatre seats 1,806 guests and features a proscenium stage, sophisticated lighting and sound systems, and ample backstage space — making it one of the most technically capable event venues in the region for large galas, corporate productions, and special performances. For smaller gatherings, the Myre River Room accommodates up to 200 guests with panoramic river views, while the Paxton Family Lobby — adorned with a hand-painted mural depicting the four rivers region and two sweeping staircases — provides an elegant setting for receptions and cocktail hours. An outdoor terrace on the first balcony level rounds out the venue's options for ceremonies and al fresco dining. The facility offers curated catering partnerships, a built-in bar in select spaces, and high-speed internet and technical equipment throughout, supporting everything from intimate wedding ceremonies to large-scale corporate conferences.

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  The Woman's Club of Louisville

  1320 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40208, USA

  • Spaces for 156-616 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Theater
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Founded in 1890, The Woman's Club of Louisville occupies a Beaux Arts landmark at 1320 South Fourth Street, completed in 1922 from designs by architect E.T. Hutchings. The building's formal rooms — a banquet-sized dining room, a library, and a grand hall connecting to the theater — have hosted Louisville's civic and social gatherings for more than a century. The clubhouse accommodates up to 250 guests for cocktail receptions and 156 for seated dinners, supported by a commercial catering kitchen. An adjacent theater seats 616 and is acoustically designed for recitals, ceremonies, lectures, and performances. The Frazier House, a historical mansion on the property, adds a ballroom suited to wedding receptions and showers, with a Memory Garden — designed by landscape architect Rodney Hord and enclosed by original wrought iron fencing — available for outdoor gatherings. The organization's history of community programming and annual art exhibitions lends the venue a lived-in character uncommon in purpose-built event halls.

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  South Park Country Club

  915 S Park Rd, Fairdale, KY 40118, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests

  South Park Country Club sits on 275 acres of scenic land in Fairdale, Kentucky, just outside Louisville, with 40 acres of lakes woven through the property. The club has earned a reputation as the most relaxed and affordable private club in the Louisville area, blending a full recreation campus with genuine event hospitality. Indoor and outdoor event spaces are available for weddings, receptions, corporate outings, and private gatherings, backed by on-site catering and full bar service. The newly renovated banquet facilities accommodate a range of group sizes, and the surrounding grounds — golf course, pool, fishing lakes — give guests more to enjoy before and after the main event. A dedicated event coordinator is on hand to support planning from inquiry through the celebration itself.

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  Capital Plaza Hotel

  Wilkinson Bvld, 405 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA

  • Spaces for 50-400 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Event Space

  Capital Plaza Hotel is a full-service hotel and event venue in Frankfort, Kentucky, two blocks from the State Capitol. The property offers over 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space accommodating groups from 10 to 450 guests, making it one of the larger event facilities in the area. The Assembly Ballroom anchors the event floor and handles weddings, galas, receptions, and large meetings. For more intimate gatherings, The Kentucky Room accommodates up to 50 guests for ceremonies, dinners, and dancing. Breakout rooms of various sizes serve smaller group sessions and pre-function needs. All banquet and meeting rooms include tables, chairs, linens, and complimentary Wi-Fi, with lighting, sound, and audiovisual equipment available as add-ons. Weddings are a particular focus — the hotel handles ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, and serves as lodging headquarters for out-of-town guests. Couples booking 20 or more guest rooms receive a complimentary honeymoon suite. The hotel also offers microwedding packages through The Kentucky Room, where outside catering and bar service are permitted with no food-and-beverage minimums.

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  The Cliffview Retreat

  455 Cliffview Rd, Campton, KY 41301, USA

  • Spaces for 35-50 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Resort
  • 1 Barn

  The Retreat at Cliffview Resort is an 11-bedroom luxury log cabin nestled in Daniel Boone National Forest in Campton, Kentucky, near the Red River Gorge. Spanning over 5,700 square feet, the property accommodates up to 35 guests and offers the privacy and comfort of a full group buyout for weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and milestone celebrations. The cabin features 10 king-bedrooms and one queen bunk suite, each with a private bath and flat-screen TV. Shared gathering spaces include a great room with a stone fireplace and handcrafted log furniture, a fully equipped kitchen with dining for 26, a 16-seat home theater, and a game room with pool and foosball tables. Two expansive decks with hot tubs, a gas grill, and a firepit extend the space into the surrounding forest. Catering services are available for groups, and the resort's events team can assist with coordinating weddings, retreats, and private group stays.

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  Hermitage Farm

  10500 W U.S. Hwy 42, Goshen, KY 40026, USA

  • Spaces for 50-700 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Hermitage Farm is a working thoroughbred farm and event venue set on over 700 acres of rolling Kentucky countryside in Goshen, about 20 miles outside Louisville along a Kentucky Scenic Byway. The property traces its roots to 1835, when its Greek Revival Main House was built, and today it balances an active agricultural identity with a full-service private events program. For celebrations and gatherings, the farm offers five distinct venues spanning indoor and outdoor settings. The Hayloft above Barn8 Restaurant accommodates up to 175 guests in a renovated space with reclaimed lumber, radiant globe lights, and built-in audio-visual technology. The historic Main House hosts intimate events for up to 50 guests, while the limestone Patio and adjacent Paddock—framed by pin oak trees and classic black plank fencing—scale from 200 to 700 guests. A state-of-the-art Greenhouse with a Citrus Room and Living Wall Room seats up to 50 for elegant gatherings, and the renovated Stud Barn brings equestrian character to events for up to 90 guests. All events are catered exclusively by Barn8 Restaurant, whose menus center on locally grown vegetables and pasture-raised meats from the farm and surrounding region. Optional bourbon tastings and farm tours round out the experience, making Hermitage Farm one of the few event venues where the setting, the food, and the programming are all rooted in the same land.

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  South Union Shaker Tavern

  396 S Union Rd, Auburn, KY 42206, USA

  • Spaces for 60-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Total Spaces

  South Union Shaker Village, located in Auburn, Kentucky, offers two distinct event settings on its historic 18-acre grounds: the 1869 South Union Hotel and the surrounding Meadows. The Hotel — one of the last surviving 19th-century railroad hotels in the region — was built by the South Union Shakers to serve Victorian-era rail travelers and today accommodates up to 60 seated guests across three dining rooms and an enclosed sun porch, alongside a catering kitchen for licensed caterers. Outdoors, three meadow areas spread across the grounds provide flexible ceremony and reception space for gatherings of up to 120 guests, with access to restrooms, a kitchen, changing rooms, and electrical service in the Visitor Center. The combination of a well-preserved historic interior and open Kentucky landscape makes South Union an adaptable choice for weddings, corporate functions, and private gatherings.

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  The Gardens of Park Hills

  1622 Dixie Hwy, Park Hills, KY 41011, USA

  • Spaces for 300-500 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom

  Given its unique ballroom and outstanding location on Dixie Highway in enchanting Park Hills, Kentucky, the Gardens of Park Hills is the perfect inviting setting for your day. Features of the Gardens of Park Hills: Wedding planning Event set-up and break-down Handicap accessible Linens and napkins included Tables and chairs included Convenient downtown location Ceremony and reception space Ample free parking

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  Neltner's Farm

  6922 4 Mile Rd, Melbourne, KY 41059, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests

  Neltner's Farm is a six-generation family farm nestled in the Kentucky hills of Melbourne, KY, just 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Operating since 1892, the farm offers a rural canvas for weddings and special occasions, combining agricultural heritage with the simplicity and charm of the countryside. The venue features three distinct outdoor ceremony areas, multiple barn areas suited to various event setups, and a lounge for wedding party preparation. Electricity, water, and restroom facilities are provided on-site, and staff remain available throughout the event day to support parking, facility upkeep, and last-minute needs. Neltner's Farm brings a genuine working-farm backdrop to celebrations, with rustic buildings, bridges, rolling fields, and add-on options that include wagon rides, a campfire, and farm-crafted jams and jellies for guest favors.

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  The Blankenbaker

  2713 Blankenbaker Rd, Louisville, KY 40299, USA

  • Spaces for 50-250 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space

  The Blankenbaker is a clean, classic event venue on Blankenbaker Road in Louisville, Kentucky, designed for celebrations and professional gatherings alike. The space pairs an understated aesthetic with practical amenities, making it a straightforward choice for planners who want a well-equipped room without extra fuss. The main Blankenbaker Room seats up to 130 guests for banquet or reception-style events and holds up to 200 for standing receptions, with built-in A/V including a drop-down projector screen, audio system, and two handheld microphones. The smaller Bluegrass Room accommodates up to 50 guests and features dual TV monitors with a shared audio system — a practical fit for business meetings, seminars, or intimate celebrations. Both rooms include tables, chairs, and facility cleanup in the rental fee. A bridal suite with illuminated mirrors and a separate groom's room are also available on site.

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  The Event Barn At Evans Orchard

  434 Stone Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  The Venue at Evans Orchard is a renovated tobacco barn nestled on a fifth-generation, 300-acre family farm in Georgetown, Kentucky, about 13 miles from downtown Lexington. What began in 2014 as a barn renovation for a single wedding grew into a dedicated event venue — one the family has poured into ever since. The barn accommodates up to 200 guests and comes fully furnished with gold Chiavari chairs, round tables, bourbon barrel cocktail stations, and pre-strung string lights both inside and across the patio. A separate climate-controlled bridal suite and a silo groom suite — converted in 2023 with industrial modern furnishings — give the wedding party private spaces to get ready. Couples bring their own caterers under the venue's open-vendor policy; bar service is provided in-house. Beyond the barn, the property opens onto the Evans Orchard apple orchards and surrounding farmland, offering a backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and bridal party portraits. The venue operates seasonally from April through November.

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  Terrapin Hill Farm

  3696 Mackville Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA

  • Spaces for 160-300 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Barn
  • 2 Farms

  Terrapin Hill Farm is a private, working farm and event venue set along the Chaplin River in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, in the heart of the Bluegrass region. The property spans river-bottom fields, rolling pastures, hardwood and cedar woods, streams, a mile of riverfront, and a one-acre pond — giving it a secluded, natural character that sets it apart from conventional event halls. Co-owners Brenda and Pete Cashel have operated the farm since 1985 and remain hands-on for every event. Pete designed and built the venue's structures by hand — including the main pavilion, chapel stage, general store, arches, and roundhouse. Brenda provides day-of coordination, handling planning, vendor communication, and timeline management. Pete, an ordained minister, is also available to officiate ceremonies. The main pavilion seats approximately 175 guests and can be supplemented with an on-site tent for additional guests. The farm's open vendor policy allows couples and event planners to bring any caterer or bartender they choose. An extensive inventory of furniture, tableware, linens, and décor is available on-site. Overnight accommodations include five cottages and ten RV hookups, making Terrapin Hill Farm well-suited for multi-day events, festivals, and destination celebrations.

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  Carie's Creek

  1749 Goering Rd, Hawesville, KY 42348, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  Carie's Creek is a private wedding venue set on a family property in Hawesville, Kentucky, owned and operated by Toni and Jim Carie. The venue is designed for couples celebrating marriage and is shaped by the owners' commitment to personal, attentive hospitality — guided by the belief that each couple's celebration deserves genuine care from people who know the property intimately. Situated in rural western Kentucky, Carie's Creek offers a secluded, intimate setting away from the bustle of larger event facilities. The Carie family serves as hosts throughout each event, bringing a warmth that past guests have described as feeling like home. Popular dates book well in advance, and the venue extends a 10% discount to active military and veterans.

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  Kaden Tower Civic Center

  6100 Dutchmans Ln #6, Louisville, KY 40205, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Plaza at Wright Tower is an event venue situated on the lower level of Wright Tower, a landmark 15-story office building at 6100 Dutchmans Lane in Louisville, Kentucky. The building was designed by William Wesley Peters, a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, and its architecture — cantilevered structure, suspended lacework facade, and mid-century modern detailing — carries that influence directly into the event space. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows frame a tranquil pool and three fountains, offering a naturally picturesque backdrop that requires little additional decoration. The Plaza accommodates up to 150 guests and includes a stage, dance floor, pull-down projection screen, and portable sound system — suited to weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, and private celebrations. Rental includes 17 sixty-inch round tables, 150 chairs, cocktail and banquet tables, a warming kitchen, dedicated coat room, bridal suite, and private restrooms. Clients may bring their own caterers and vendors, giving full flexibility over the event's food and service.

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