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Gracie Carnes
Gracie Carnes
Executive Director

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1 year in business

We speak English

2 team members

Conveniently located just a few blocks from downtown Louisville, Kentucky, Clay is a wedding venue that perfectly blends urban and small-town vibes. Couples can choose from indoor and outdoor spaces to celebrate their ceremony and reception, surrounded by their closest friends and family for an intimate or luxurious affair. Clay is the place to be for a corporate function, gala, concert, fundraiser, or more, as this reimagined venue sets the new standard for event hosting.

Facilities and Capacity

Clay has several event spaces, some like The Café Dining Room that cater to a smaller crowd and others like Christy's Garden that welcome a larger, more lavish celebration. Christy's Garden can accommodate up to 700 people and features a customizable floor plan that can be transformed to suit any size and style of wedding celebration. It sits directly in front of Old Forester's Paristown Hall and includes a custom tent structure to ensure the day flows seamlessly, come rain or shine. Alternatively, The Café Dining Room offers an intimate, elegant setting for up to 75 guests. It features a private bar, lounge area, and a grand piano that can set the mood for a sophisticated wedding reception.

Services Offered

Several services, amenities, and add-on packages are available at Clay to ensure each couple's wedding day is as spectacular and magical as they imagined. An event coordinator will oversee everything from catering and security to photography and decor, leaving no stone unturned in the process. Clay also provides ample parking for guests so they can relax and fully embrace the beauty of the wedding day.

Pricing information

Starting at $5,000
Couples usually spend $15,000
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$5,000 starting price
Bar service
$22 per person
These prices are available for the months of Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Tables
Catering Services

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$22

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

60

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Catering Services
Event Rentals

What catering services do you offer?

Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Decor
Furniture

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November

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Clay frequently asked questions

Clay includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Tables
  • Catering Services
Clay includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Clay includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Clay for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Clay offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Clay offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
Clay offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Catering Services
  • Event Rentals
Clay offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Decor
  • Furniture

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