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Emily Skinner
Emily Skinner
Sales Manager

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45 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Large team (21+ members)

Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa is a luxurious hotel and wedding venue located in Lexington, Kentucky. The extensive banquet halls, serene garden, expertly manicured golf course, and dedicated event staff make planning and enjoying your special day feel effortless. We host several indoor and outdoor event spaces across 220 acres--discover which space is right for your big day.

The Overlook at Grin Gate

A wonderful al fresco event space that can host up to 400 guests. It features a gorgeous pergola that sits in front of a picturesque lake and rolling fairways.

The Mansion & Mansion Lawn

This historic property offers an unforgettable setting for the perfect ceremony and cocktail hour. Inside, guests are welcomed by timeless architecture and vintage charm, while the expansive lawn provides a lush, garden-like backdrop ideal for outdoor celebrations and photo-worthy moments.

The Paddock Pavilion

One of two covered outdoor event spaces with a guest capacity of up to 350. This spacious pavilion rests on a charming brick patio with glowing string lights and surrounded by beautifully maintained landscaping. Fully climate-controlled, it offers comfort and ambiance year-round.

The Bluegrass Pavilion and Patio

Designed with elegant white draping and expansive windows, this versatile space opens onto a beautifully landscaped patio adorned with string lights and a grand fountain. Whether you're hosting your ceremony, reception, or a seated dinner under the stars, the Bluegrass Pavilion offers a romantic and refined atmosphere.

The Terrace Ballroom

Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that open onto an outdoor patio, the Terrace Ballroom is perfect for an intimate reception or cocktail hour. With a guest capacity of up to 100, this space offers a warm, inviting atmosphere filled with natural light and effortless indoor-outdoor flow.

The Grand Ballroom

The most elegant and expansive venue on the property, the Grand Ballroom offers a truly breathtaking setting for large-scale celebrations. With soaring ceilings, refined finishes, and the capacity to seat up to 700 guests, this sophisticated space sets the stage for an unforgettable event.

Services Offered

Our on-site event coordination team is dedicated to turning your wedding day into an extraordinary celebration. Our lead planner partners with each couple to coordinate every detail and connect you with top local vendors. You’ll receive expert guidance in designing custom menus with our award-winning culinary team, and can also enjoy the venue’s spa services — a perfect way for you or your guests to relax before or after the big day.

Accommodation

Griffin Gate Marriott has 88 guest rooms and 21 suites to host you and your out-of-town guests. All guests have access to the pool, golf course, and fitness center. Complimentary WiFi can be found throughout the venue and is available to you and your guests

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FAQ

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

No

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

No

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

26

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Hotel
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

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?

Chairs

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
November
December

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Reviews of Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa

Weddingwire
4.5/5 32 reviews
Google
4.2/5 2211 reviews
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Shannel Sent on 07/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Staff and Beautiful Venue

My experience with Griffin Gate was wonderful. From the beginning their staff has always been very responsive and able to answer any of my questions. For the kind of venue that this is, I feel like they are fairly priced and they include a lot of incentives. Originally, we were only holding our reception at Griffin Gate, but about a month and a half out from our wedding we asked if we could have our reception there as well due to our church not being able to host the amount of guests that we had due to Covid. Griffin Gate was under fewer restrictions and allowed us to have our entire wedding at their venue. They made this process seamless.
One of my favorite things about the planning process with Griffin Gate is the tasting event that they hold. Their food is absolutely scrumptious and they have out a lot of examples for various reception items. The tasting was very helpful and reenergized me about our planning process.
Due to Covid there were some slight changes, but overall we were able to have the wedding that we wanted. Jenna and Paige were fantastic, and very helpful. Jenna almost always answered my emails very quickly and responded to everything that I touched upon in the emails. She made the last few weeks of planning very smooth, and always kept me in the loop. I would highly recommend this venue!
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Paige Sent on 07/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience

The team at the Griffin Gate worked tirelessly to make sure my husband and I's wedding weekend a huge success! From our first visit with Jenna, through every site meeting with Morgan, we could not have asked for better service. They helped us make our rehearsal dinner at the mansion and our classic brunch wedding the perfect time for us, our family and our friends. I could not recommend another venue more!
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Nakita Sent on 02/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful location

The place was beautiful! And they had serval locations to accommodate guest sizes etc. We couldn't use them because the cost was a little over our budget but I highly recommend!
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Ann Sent on 09/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our ceremony on the Bluegrass Pavilion patio and reception in the Bluegrass Pavilion (tent.) Words can not describe how beautiful it was and what a great job the staff at the Marriott did. We had perfect weather and my event coordinator, Leigh Dalton, helped to make a day/night that we will never forget! Our rooms were top notch and so were the guests and they helped coordinate everything we asked from the day before the ceremony through the weekend. I was worried that the tent would look like a tent - but WOW! - we were blown away at home beautiful they made it. There wasn't a thing that went wrong that day. They paid special attention to ALL the fine details and took away all the worry on our ends. We made a weekend of it with friends and played golf the next day! The golf shop and manager, Colin Gooch, was awesome and went out of their way to accommodate our needs and make us feel very special. The Marriott was well priced, compared to a lot of other venue sites, and really worked to help us with the budget we wanted to stay in. Leigh worked tirelessly from start to finish (time we signed with them to day of wedding and after) to ensure our day was magical - and it WAS!!!!! I am truly grateful to everyone at the Griffin Gate for making our wedding day so darn terrific and we will NEVER forget this day/weekend! AMG-S
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Lisa Sent on 01/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Everyone at Griffin Gate was amazing and helpful!!
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Lee Sent on 09/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We got married outside on the Mansion lawn and held our reception on the Mansion patio. Everything was beautiful and well executed, the staff could not be better! Shari was our coordinator and took care of absolutely everything. If you want a relaxing and stress free wedding day, this is your place :)
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User2213609 Sent on 07/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at the Marriott Griffin Gate were SO great! They were extremely helpful from our first meeting all the way through until after the event was completed. They made every effort to ensure that everything was as we wanted it to be. And there are some GORGEOUS places throughout the property for wedding photos! We couldn't have picked a better venue for our wedding ceremony and reception!
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Alyssa Sent on 05/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding took place on 05/17 and it couldn't have been more perfect. Leigh Dalton was my wedding coordinator and she was such a joy to work with. She made sure ALL my concerns were taken care of, ALL my questions were answered, and made sure everything was in order before the wedding began. The grounds are beautiful and everyone on the staff is so helpful. The food is delicious! My guests are still talking about how good the steak was. We seriously could not have asked for a better wedding. This place is amazing and I recommend tying the knot here!!! Best of luck planning future brides! :)
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Mashael Sent on 05/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I had my ceremony and reception at the Manor, I had a great service. Courtney was the sale manager and Jenna Walker was the organizer. I planned my wedding from Chicago. They made my wedding possible in 4 weeks. They accommodate me and met me on Sunday for planning. All what I heard was yes and possible. They helped me in my wedding in every possible way. The Marriott family took a good are of me. I just relaxed and enjoyed my day. Thank you so much!
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Amanda Sent on 09/11/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Shari and her staff are amazing! Easy to work with and they help take so much of your wedding stress off your shoulders!
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Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa frequently asked questions

Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Mansion
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in flexibility, 4.5 in quality of service, 4.5 in average response time, 4.5 in professionalism and 4.3 in value.
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