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About

Nestled on the outskirts of Louisville, Kentucky, Locust Grove is a historic wedding venue overflowing with charm and natural beauty. Invite your nearest and dearest to depart from the big city and celebrate your love in a tranquil setting. With over 55 acres of gardens, lush farmland, and rolling fields, this property welcomes you to hold each milestone of your wedding in one beautiful space. The venue is also home to an accredited museum, allowing you and your guests to immerse yourselves in the region's fascinating past and landmarks.

Facilities and Capacity

Your love story at Locust Grove begins with a magical ceremony anywhere on the property's grounds. Whether you opt for a shady spot beneath the lush trees or in their award-winning pavilion, each of your guests will swoon at the dreamy atmosphere. Blissfully wed, you and your new spouse can spend your first hours as newlyweds exploring the grounds for truly gorgeous photo backdrops. The Audubon room seats 150 people and invites you to completely transform the space for your reception. Its understated elegance is a blank canvas for your unique sense of style. If the weather is fair, you and your loved ones can spend the evening outside on the property's large field, gardens, or brick patio. Prepare to kick off your shoes and savor a beautiful meal and many barefoot dances beneath the stars.

Services Offered

The dedicated staff at Locust Grove aims to make your wedding planning journey as streamlined as possible by offering bespoke packages. Upon booking with this venue, you'll also gain access to their state-of-the-art catering kitchen. They welcome outside vendors, allowing you to hand-pick your favorite local professionals, from caterers and photographers to a romantic string quartet. This venue can also supply tables and permits four-legged family members at events.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$500

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

$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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Parking

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Museum
Park

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of Locust Grove

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Liz Sent on 01/30/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
This is an absolutely beautiful venue, perfect for outdoor weddings. My only complaint is that there are some rules that appeared after we had signed the contract, on top of the multitude of restrictions prior to signing the contract. No balloons, fire, sparklers or non-biodegradable confetti is allowed, but that was not a big deal for us.
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Erica Sent on 05/11/2013
4.2 out of 5 rating
We loved this location and The event coordinator was very helpful the day of our wedding helping find a tent for our string quartet due to some drizzle. I highly recommend also hiring a day of wedding coordinator at this site to handle all of the set up.
Christina
Christina Sent on 11/27/2011
1.6 out of 5 rating
I want to start off by saying I absolutely LOVE the venue! It's beautiful, it has a lot of history in my husband's family, and the venue itself is versatile - you can set it up in a bunch of ways.

The venue allows you to choose whatever caterer you want and you can bring your own booze as long as you have a licensed bartender to serve it. You can't use their chairs outside, so we had to rent tables, chairs, and a tent, which adds up quickly. Also, with our Saturday wedding, they aren't very flexible about letting you start early since it's a historic home and open to the public.

My biggest problem with the venue was mainly just the coordinator. She seemed really friendly and helpful... until we signed the check. Then, she became aloof, unresponsive, unhelpful, and borderline rude. She didn't keep her word on a few of occasions. She was vague (I think on purpose) when she knew she couldn't give you what you wanted/needed. The general feeling that I got from her was that she could care less about my wedding. And when you pay a venue a couple thousand dollars to use it, I think they should at least have someone who pretends to care...
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Awards

3

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Reverend Diane Walker Reverend Diane Walker Wedding Officiants

Locust Grove is an absolutely beautiful site for your wedding! You get to go back in time, entertain your guests with our rich Kentucky history and culture while enjoying the luxury of outside gardens with spaces for tents and indoor options. You can't go wrong with Locust Grove. As a former event planner and an officiant for the past 14 years, I have experienced many a wedding there and Locust Grove does it well!

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Locust Grove frequently asked questions

Locust Grove includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Parking
The space offered by Locust Grove for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Park
Locust Grove offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Locust Grove offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Locust Grove offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Locust Grove offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Tables
Locust Grove is recommended by 71% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4 in value, 3.7 in average response time, 3.7 in professionalism, 3.3 in quality of service and 3 in flexibility.

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