8 Venues for Small Weddings in Louisville, Kentucky
This historic home is charming and located off Frankfort Avenue in a convenient location. The gardens are beautiful with so many spots for photos. The indoors is beautiful, too, and they even have spots to get ready so you can get ready, have a ceremony and reception all at the same space. Plus I’ve been served dinner from their caterer, Clementine Catering, twice and both times it was delicious.
The Louisville 21C Art Museum Hotel
If you’re looking for a modern and creative vibe, 21C might be the place for your small wedding! You can get ready in one of their hotel rooms or the getting ready suite, then have a rooftop ceremony and the reception in the art galleries downstairs.
In my opinion, Whitehall has some of the most beautiful garden grounds. Though they do a lot of large wedding events as well, I think it would be a beautiful spot for a small wedding. They have a stunning getting ready space as well.
This tiny chapel is in Crestwood, Kentucky and a perfect spot for a small wedding or elopement. Whether you’re religious or you just want the gothic feel this church has, this is a great spot to get married.
I’ve taken this cruise several times for weddings and each time it’s been such a fun experience to see Louisville from the water. If you have a small guest list but want to do something unique and on the water, this might be the spot for you.
Red River Gorge
If you’re up to travel about two hours outside of Louisville, Red River Gorge is so worth it! There are so many different spots to get married there. There are plenty of incredible trails if you would like to elope or just have a few guests there. If you’re looking for a slightly bigger event, there are plenty of airbnbs to rent like this one as well as venues like Hemlock Springs, Cliffview Resort and Sunset Ridge.
Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
Bernheim has so many breathtaking nature spots and it’s only about half an hour from Louisville. They have a few different options for small events, but you can also just get a photo pass and take photos of the two of you if you’re eloping.
While Mellwood does host bigger weddings, they have a new event space for small events. It’s a fun space and they have an open vendor policy which means you don’t need to book a specific caterer through them.
Some other event spaces that are ideal for small weddings that I haven’t worked at yet, so I don’t have photos but I will soon since I’m working at many of them in 2021 and 2022.
The Pepin Mansion in New Albany
Last but not least, backyards and family farms also make wonderful spots for weddings. If you know someone who has a beautiful home or you have one yourself, at least consider having your wedding there. It can be so special and meaningful to get married in a place that’s close to your heart.
I hope you’ve found this post helpful in planning your small wedding! If you have any questions or suggestions for this post, email me at hello@kendrafarrisphotography.com.