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The Josephina Event Venue is a historic barn wedding venue located in Dry Ridge, Kentucky. The beautiful and rustic property is conveniently located between Cincinnati and Lexington, making it an ideal spot for those traveling for the big day. Dating back to 1872, the property has changed hands only a few times. As the current owners endeavor to honor its unique beauty and history, they began by naming the venue after its first owner, Mrs. Josephine Hogan.

Facilities and Capacity

This expansive property is ripe with greenery and scenic views for you and your guests to marvel at on the big day. From an outdoor ceremony amidst the verdant land to a reception held within the 4,000-square-foot white barn, you can embrace beauty throughout your celebration. Outside, the ceremony area has a clear pathway for your aisle, leading to a simple white altar that can be brought to life with flowers and foliage. The barn has a spacious main level and an upper mezzanine that features chandeliers and wrought-iron railings, creating a rustic, romantic atmosphere. The Josephina Event Venue can seat up to 220 guests and has an attached warming kitchen for your convenience. Additionally, there are comfortable bathrooms and two preparation suites on-site, so everyone in your respective parties can enjoy the morning getting ready in style. These two separate quarters are quaint-yet-modern in style, and filled with natural light for those all-important getting-ready pictures.

Services Offered

The Josephina Event Venue grants you the flexibility to choose any vendors you please. They can provide you with a list of vendors they have previously worked with, but the choice is ultimately yours. When you book your wedding at this location you gain access to the property on the day of your wedding from morning until evening to ensure there is plenty of time to set up and tear down. Other event services offered by the team at The Josephina include cleanup services and internet access. The facility also provides tables, chairs, and linens on the day of your wedding. In addition to your ceremony and reception, the barn is available for other wedding events such as an engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or elopement.

Accommodations

The on-property Hogan House Suites was built in the mid 1800s and is available to those who host their wedding at The Josephina Event Venue. The house has beautiful upstairs and downstairs spaces with full kitchens and bathrooms on both levels. The charming historic home features the original hardwood floors, woodwork, doors, and hardware. The Galloping Goose Cottages reside next door with 10 private cabins that sleep 2 guest each. Each room comes with a bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom, tv and wifi.

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Frequently asked questions

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 starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Linens
Parking
Tables

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

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 The Josephina Event Venue

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Andrea Sent on 07/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Halloween Wedding 2015

Organized , easy to communicate
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Emma Sent on 07/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Hometown Wedding

We had an incredible day for our wedding and loved that this location was in our hometown! We were able to have a rehearsal the night before and got the venue the day of early in the morning to decorate and get ready. The cleaning people came and gave us a rundown of what we needed to do and were very helpful. The venue had everything we needed to decorate and for using the kitchen and areas to get ready in. As you can see from the pictures, we had an amazing day!
Breana
Breana Sent on 07/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue!

Words can’t describe how wonderful our day was spent at this beautiful venue. Spacious, beautiful and love the areas for the bride and groom to get ready in. The main barn is jaw dropping and made the night perfect. And the fact that everything is all in one location - simple and stress free!
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Kellie Sent on 04/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A great start to our wedding,

From the first call I made to this venue, staff was extremely responsive and helpful. I live hours away from this venue, so being communicative was a big bonus for me. They called ahead to give directions, gave my family a personal tour, and answered all my questions with ease. Looking forward to creating our wedding here !
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Breana Sent on 02/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A super fun venue

This place has it all! Rustic, and historical, and all together gorgeous.
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Kim Sent on 02/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue at a great price! I do however that a clean up should be included in the price of the venue, unless there is something drastic.
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Georgia Sent on 07/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We got married at the Josephina a few weeks ago and it was PERFECT! They're in the process of doing updates at the venue and they've been amazing. The venue has a perfect blend of elegance and charm and really didn't need much decorations because of the beautiful lighting already there! I would recommend to anyone to use this venue for any event you may have coming up!
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User4972111 Sent on 05/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This place is beautiful! If you're looking for the perfect rusitc outdoor & indoor wedding in the same location, this is your place. My fiance and I are even staying at their suite on the property, and it's the cutest little house.
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Tara Sent on 02/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This venue is absolutely gorgeous! The staff is very prompt in responding and very flexible in helping you or letting you plan your wedding (or event) to suit your specific needs!!!
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User2113016 Sent on 02/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This place is beautiful! I had been looking at barns to have my wedding and found nothing else that compared, The Josephina was exactly what I was looking for. it also had much more to offer than other venues such as, tables,chairs, linens, an adorable vintage tub for drinks, and Bride and groom suites, for cheaper, no extra fees. The staff was super helpful and sweet. So excited to have my upcoming wedding here!
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Awards

18

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Spaniers & Co Photography Spaniers & Co Photography Wedding Photographers

The Josephina Event Venue is one of our highly venues to photograph at. Why worry about more than one wedding taking place at the same time as your event? This venue is run by an experienced staff providing organization and attention to detail for your day. The decor is rustic and neutral enough to coordinate with most color schemes. Additionally the outdoor spaces provide a gorgeous back drop for your wedding photos and gives you the option of having an outdoor ceremony. The Josephina is an excellent choice for your memorable wedding or special event!

Music By Steve Music By Steve Wedding DJs

What to say. So many wonderful things about Josephina Event Venue. Large area for outside wedding and inside the barn is beautiful. If you are looking for out in the country barn venue Josephina should be in the running.

Sixteen Fourteen Photography Sixteen Fourteen Photography Wedding Photographers

The Josephina is one of our favorite places to shoot, there are so many options for different looks to get wether it is a country feel, or rustic. The accommodations for the girls getting ready and the guys getting ready are so convenient so you aren't driving all around to get ready, and the anticipation of knowing your soon to be husband is just barley a half a mile away from you getting ready as well. Every time we have shot pictures at their location for a wedding everything has went so smooth and the pictures are just breathtaking. They are always making improvements to their location as well making it more and more up to date with what is popular! We love working with them and hope you look at their venue as a possible option, you will not regret it!

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The Josephina Event Venue frequently asked questions

The Josephina Event Venue includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by The Josephina Event Venue for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Historic Building
The Josephina Event Venue offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Josephina Event Venue offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Josephina Event Venue offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Josephina Event Venue offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Josephina Event Venue is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.
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