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The Olmsted

About

The Olmstead is a historic wedding venue in Louisville, Kentucky, located on an 81-acre site that was once home to the Masonic Homes of Kentucky. Constructed from 1925 to 1927, this venue was designed by Joseph and Joseph, an architectural firm, who arranged the plan so the building was located on the outer edge of the property. The dining hall is located at the center of the property since, way back then, it was the hub for the activities of every occupant. The plan for The Olmstead was later developed by the Olmstead Brothers firm, who specialized in preserving natural areas.

Facilities and Capacity
The Olmstead has three event spaces (ranging from indoor to uncovered outdoor) than can accommodate a maximum of 600 guests. Johnson Hall (the dining hall) sat nearly vacant from the 80s to the late 90s, but has now hosted over 1000 families in addition to the rest of The Olmstead’s facilities. Enjoy your wedding in this beautiful, historic location, complete with tree-lined driveways and two large, open, grassy areas.

Services Offered
The Olmstead provides couples with space for ceremonies and receptions, and has ample parking and wheelchair access for you and your guests. Services include clean-up, event planning, in-house bar, in-house catering, lighting/sound, outside vendors, and set-up. In addition to a dance floor, couples can choose from a variety of event rentals to add to their day:

  • Audio equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables

Cuisine
While dinners are available for couples at The Olmstead, you can also choose to have breakfast/brunch in the dining hall. Servers are able to cater meals that come in buffet, plated, and station styles, and hors d’oeuvres and dessert are available to complement your dishes. Cake cutting services can be provided and outside cakes are permitted. Cocktail receptions and tastings are also available. The in-house bar at The Olmstead can be limited or open and comes complete with bartenders who can serve:

  • House beer
  • House liquor
  • House wine
  • Premium liquor
  • Signature drink
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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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

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?

$700

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

$700

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
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
December

Reviews of The Olmsted

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Amanda Sent on 09/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

The Olmsted was nothing short of perfection for our wedding. After having planned everything with Jeri and her staff for a 220 person wedding in May 2020, we abruptly had to cancel our plans and reschedule because of COVID. We rescheduled for August 2020 and eventually had to reduce the number of guests to 50. Jeri was absolutely amazing to work with through all of this. She spent countless hours with us answering all of our questions, letting us pick an entirely new menu and bar package, and making sure our wedding was going to safe for our guests and overall COVID friendly. The day of, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. They constantly made sure I had everything I needed (but not in an annoying way!) and I had many guests tell me how much they loved the bartender. This was truly the perfect venue for our wedding!
Tiffany
Tiffany Sent on 07/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful!

We had our reception at the Olmsted a few weeks ago and it did not disappoint! It was beautiful and gave a very classy feel to the reception. I worked mostly with the event coordinator, Jeri, and she was able to capture everything that I ever wanted! She was flexible, quick to respond, and willing to meet whenever I wanted. If you're looking for a wonderful and beautiful venue with amazing food, you've found it!
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Ami Sent on 04/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect...even from half a country away!

Jeri, Claire, Sherlon and the rest of the staff at The Olmsted are amazing! We planned our wedding from Colorado and we are so grateful for how flexible and helpful everyone at the Olmsted was in the process. Even from 2000 miles away Jeri and Claire could see my vision and helped me put it into action. And, as would be expected, the food was phenomenal. Trust me, you won’t find all these included services, at this reasonable a price, and delivered with such enthusiasm as you will at The Olmsted. Each staff member we interacted with was friendly, helpful, and provided a personal level of service you don’t regularly enjoy. Thank you, all of you, for a wonderfully perfect wedding experience!
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Elizabeth Sent on 02/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Awesome venue. Absolutely beautiful!
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User2477240 Sent on 12/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We planned a wedding in Louisville while living in San Francisco. This could've been difficult, but Jeri and Donna at the Olmsted made it incredibly easy and stress-free. We had our ceremony & reception on site with photos beforehand. Jeri and Donna were phenomenal. Phenomenal. I cannot imagine planning from so far away without their help and professionalism. The day of, everything was in place and the night team was unbelievable. Food was delicious (some said best they've ever had at a wedding), staff was courteous, and the evening planner was on top of our every need. We couldn't imagine the evening going off more smoothly or successfully. Selecting the Olmsted was the first wedding decision we made as an engaged couple, and we think it might've also been the smartest. What a venue, what a staff, what a night!
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Michael Sent on 11/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
If you want to have a wedding at a venue that can do it all The Olmsted is your place. Jeri Payne and Donna Shaughnessy are the Special Event Directors and they are the best as well as their staff and chef. We had the ceremony, the cocktail party and the dinner at this beautiful venue. The bride lived in San Francisco and her parents in Birmingham, Alabama so planning was a key to pulling this off. With their own chef and kitchen at the facility everything was prepared onsite. Service was impeccable and the wedding for 150 was perfect. Jeri and Donna are so nice and professional it made the experience fun and not hectic. What they did not offer they had suggestions of excellent vendors to use. They were also excellent. The Olmsted is part of Mastersons Catering and boy do they know how to stage an event. The price was very fair compared to all the other venues we checked out. This venue is as good as they get.

Mike Reuter
Father of the Bride
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Bree Sent on 08/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Olmsted is a beautiful venue; family and guests loved it! The staff was a joy to work with; they made everything easy and catered to what we needed.
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Lisa Sent on 07/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Olmsted is a phenomenal venue! It is beautiful, the food is great, and the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating! Jeri is amazing and went above and beyond to help me with planning all of the details of my reception. I recommend The Olmsted to anyone who is looking for a one stop shop - food, dance floor, stage/sound system, chiavari chairs, floor length table cloths...it makes everything so easy! The Olmsted helped to give me the wedding of my dreams and I could not be more thankful!
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Cheryl Sent on 03/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This place is beautiful!!! Jeri and her staff are wonderful and fun to work with. Our daughter's reception was everything we could imagine and more. The food was delicious and there was plenty! We loved that everything (food, tables and chairs, linens) was all handled right there. Also, you give them your vendor phone numbers and Jeri's staff coordinates the set up. No need for a coordinator, they are it!! But the bottom line is...our guests were treated so well! We had 2 guests that we didn't know were gluten intolerant. They were immediately accommodated. Now that's service!
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Amber Sent on 02/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
A wonderful place to get married! It is such a charming building and location. It is simple, yet classy. The staff is amazing. They really help you plan and think through things you might otherwise not think of. I highly recommend the Olmsted. The staff is beyond helpful and friendly. Thanks Olmsted, for making my wedding day so memorable!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Classical Choice Classical Choice Wedding Musicians

The Olmsted is a beautiful historic and premier location for weddings and events. Classical Choice has enjoyed playing for weddings at this wonderful venue.

Clagett Photography Clagett Photography Wedding Photographers

We love shooting at the Olmsted! The staff is always accommodating and welcoming; they bend over backwards to help us do our jobs. We're excited every time we hear that we'll be working with them again!

The Bridal Suite of Louisville The Bridal Suite of Louisville Wedding Dresses

One of Louisville's historic, and beautiful wedding locations!

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The Olmsted frequently asked questions

The Olmsted includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Olmsted includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by The Olmsted for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
The Olmsted offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Olmsted offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
The Olmsted offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
The Olmsted offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Olmsted 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, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.
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