Throughout the past decade our team has had many opportunities to work at a number of Lexington KY wedding venues. As Lexington wedding planners, we know how important it is to find the perfect venue for your big day. We also know how intimidating and sometimes challenging this task can be.
We have put all of our experience and curated a list of our top 10 wedding venues in the Lexington area to help make your search a little bit easier. All of these venues are gorgeous in their own right and have wonderful teams to help bring a wedding day to life!
Let’s begin with one of our favorite things as wedding planners – a good list! Here is the overall list of our Top 10
Lexington KY Wedding Venues
Downtown Venues
Outdoor Venues
Rural Venues
Iconic / Unique Wedding Venues
Hotel Wedding Venues
Museum Wedding Venues
Historic Wedding Venues
- Castle & Key Distillery
- Warrenwood Manor
- Clerestory at Greyline
- The Ashley Inn
- Heartland of Versailles
Garden Wedding Venues
Industrial Venues
Keeneland
4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40510
Keeneland is the world’s largest and most prominent Thoroughbred auction house and hosts world-class racing twice annually during its boutique Spring and Fall meetings. Owners, trainers, riders and fans from all over the world travel to Lexington each year to participate at Keeneland.
Keeneland provides a beautiful and iconic Lexington location for a wedding experience.
Things we love:
- Ceremony and reception spaces overlooking the racetrack
- The historic stone walls and wood beams in the Keeneland barn
- The food and beverage service is top notch and you receive a custom menu created for you on your wedding day.
- Photo opportunities around the racetrack arena and grounds are endless.
Check out one of our Keeneland weddings here!
The Apiary
218 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY 40508
Nestled behind historic brick walls crawling with ivy, this distinctly urban space is simultaneously grand and intimate. The Apiary feels very European with the outdoor garden and may furniture pieces sourced form Europe. The Apiary provides an impeccable venue, catering and bar services that are some of the best in the area.
Things we love:
- The hand forged wrought iron gates crafted by the metalworkers at Maynard Studios
- Outdoor garden with lavish landscaping brought to life by garden designer Jon Carloftis
- The 18 foot tall windows showcasing the gardens
- The organic, local and seasonal menu offerings
- The bar services are impeccable by crafting exquisite cocktails
- Wine cellar that can be used to get ready in – great space for guys to get ready
Marriott Lexington City Center
121 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507
The brand-new Lexington Marriott City Center stands in the heart of downtown Lexington. With the ability to host a rehearsal dinner, bridal brunch, bridal suites, wedding reception, guest lodging accommodations, and post-festivities brunch, it’s an amazing place to host an entire wedding weekend in one very convenient location.
Things we love:
- Downtown within walking distance, to restaurants, museums, other event spaces for a rehearsal dinner or farewell brunch, etc.
- The suites are spacious, beautiful, natural light,
- The rooftop overlooking downtown Lexington
- Rentals included like like tables, chairs, linens, china and flatware, etc.
Castle & Key Distillery
4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY 40601
Inspired by European architecture, the site featured a Castle, a classical Springhouse, and a Sunken Garden. Castle & Key Distillery was originally built in 1887 and is the birthplace of bourbon tourism. It is one of the only distilleries that was designed for entertainment. This venue has been full renovated and restored providing a stunning and historic backdrop.
Things we love:
- Stunning ceremony and cocktail hour spaces
- Open catering policy
- The getting ready suites on site
- Venue access all weekend from Friday afternoon to Sunday
- The spirits are delicious, of course!
The Mane on Main
201 E Main St #1500, Lexington, KY 40507
The Mane on Main is located on the top floor of the Chase tower in downtown Lexington and provides the absolute best views of the city.
Things we love:
- Downtown within walking distance, to restaurants, museums, other event spaces for a rehearsal dinner or farewell brunch, etc.
- The 180 views of downtown Lexington
- The opportunity to customize the space to fit your vision
- Amazing catering
Check out one of our Mane on Main weddings here!
Warrenwood Manor
3044 US HWY 127 S Danville, KY 40422
Warrenwood Manor offers a picturesque setting just five miles south of downtown Danville, KY, a short 1-hour drive from Lexington and 1.5-hours drive from Louisville. Warrenwood is a revival home with a gothic exterior dating all the way back to 1856.
Things we love:
- Danville is a picturesque small town setting with shops, restaurants, and accommodations.
- Many different location opportunities on the property for an outdoor ceremony or reception.
- Stunning getting ready suites on site
- Pretty rentals already included
Clerestory at Greyline
101 W Loudon Ave, Lexington, KY 40508
Housed in a former bus depot & inspired by the original architecture of the space, Clerestory was created to meet a need for large events. With an open layout surrounded by walls of original windows, our vision was to keep a nod to the origins of the building while accommodating up to 350 people in a fresh, elevated, yet industrial space.
Things we love:
- The abundance of natural light
- The opportunity to customize the space
- The space can be divided into two with a nice curtain already there
- An outdoor space in front of the building
- Onsite parking
- Open catering policy
Check out one of our Clerestory weddings here!
21c Museum
167 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507
21c Museum Hotel Lexington is a boutique hotel with 88 rooms, a contemporary art museum and cultural center in the heart of Lexington. The art exhibits are beautiful, intriguing and always changing. Because the exhibits are updated so frequently, it’s safe to say that each wedding held here will have their own unique art experience.
Things we love:
- Five private galleries for event use
- One large main gallery for seated groups up to 112 and receptions as large as 250
- The downtown location and accessibility
- Unique, bold and beautiful backdrops from funky furniture to the stunning art pieces
- The private dining room located in the restored safe from the original bank
The Ashley Inn
128 Ashley Inn Way Lancaster, KY 40444
The Ashley Inn at Meadow Lake Equestrian Center‘s inception was in 2007 but its history dates back to 1840 when the antebellum home was built by a wealthy southern family, whose son-in-law later marched by the estate on his way to fight for the Union during the Civil War. The rolling hills and picturesque views throughout the property provide gorgeous backdrops.
Things we love:
- Open-air, fully enclosable Carriage House
- The onsite bridal suite
- Overnight accommodations available
- The tree canopy and weeping willows on property with a pond
Heartland of Versailles
1470 Clifton Rd Versailles, KY 40383
This 1886 Victorian rural estate radiates casual elegance and tranquil charm. With a historic home filled with character and style as well as the surrounding idyllic woodland lawns, weddings at the Heartland of Versailles are a genuine Kentucky experience.
Things we love:
- Beautiful, stunning property
- Creativity and vision to be able to visualize your wedding there
- Perfect for an estate wedding
- The old carriage house and it’s stunning finishes
- Getting ready spaces for both bride and groom
- All weekend access from Friday to Sunday
No matter which of the Lexington KY wedding venues you choose, you cannot go wrong!
Our team here at Christina Burton Events are experienced wedding planners throughout the Lexington KY area. We are here to help you find your perfect wedding venue!
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