Banquet Hall Wedding Venues in Lexington

We were pleased with the event

The Apiary provided us the the most magical wedding and beyond what we could have ever dreamed! The venue gardens and interior are so beautiful and offer perfect spaces for every aspect- ceremony, cocktail hour, photos, reception, and send off- absolutely no need to move your guests or wedding party around to different locations. Everyone at our wedding was from out of town so the convenient location to many hotel options and after party spots made transportation seamless. The entire culinary experience was second to none- I mean several guests mentioned the lobster roll appetizer and trout almondine we offered was the best they have ever had (including very high end restaurants). And the bar- Ty (super wonderful) worked with us to create a craft cocktail menu that was just incredible. 9 months later and we still get unsolicited comments about how fantastic and up-scale the bar and cocktails were. We actually used their in-house floral and decor option as we fell in love when visiting for dinner months before and couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out- Mea is just so wonderfully creative and she hit the nail on the head with features so unique. Ewing Anne was so helpful throughout the entire process- from our initial contact to tour the venue and providing all the information and answering all my questions throughout out the planning process, having her as a point of contact really helped make sure my vision came to life. In summary, the Apiary is just such a special place that clearly takes pride in what they do. As an out of town bride, I was so thankful they offered options to take care of many aspects- ceremony, photo, and reception location, in-house food and bar that is second-to-none, and floral & decor that enhanced the space perfectly. It was certainly the best wedding I’ve ever been to, but I’ve heard that from countless guests also.

This is seriously the most beautiful place! Who wouldn’t want their name on a marquee or their own dressing room? The price point is also amazing. Tim was super helpful and I couldn’t imagine selecting any other vendor.

Like many couples attempting to get married in 2020, we were met with many challenges when it came to tying the knot! We were originally planning to get married in 2020 when the space was still The Grand Reserve, and were forced to push back our celebration to 2021. We opted to get married at a small ceremony in South Carolina and have a vow renewal a year later at the Grand Reserve, now 903 Venues, as we already had our deposits down from 2020. Jill the owner did a great job taking over as our main point of contact, as our previous contact had departed the company in the midst of the pandemic. Our celebration was a little unorthodox and a bit less formal than would be an actual wedding ceremony, and I give the staff a ton of credit for giving us exactly what we wanted. My wife wanted a more boho feel to the ceremony, the event space, and specifically our Romeo+Juliet table at dinner. The ideas and decorations were spot on. Prior to the ceremony they took us to their storage room where they had more decorations than imaginable. They will definitely be able to provide you with exactly what YOU may be looking for. Communication prior to the event, the day-of, and post-event were always prompt and polite. The food and beverage exceeded our expectations! As we were sort of in the in-between period coming out of the pandemic and now, there wasn’t a set of specific menu options, so the staff took our idea and ran with it. We had passed apps consisting of caprese shooters, sweet corn & crab fritters, and gourmet mini hot brown. We elected for buffet style with a pasta bar with spinach and goat cheese ravioli, home made meatballs, beef tenderloin, ceasar salad, and various breads. The feedback from our guests was also very positive on the food quality. The bar was fully stocked with beer, wine, and various liquors and specifically several bourbons at my request! We each had a themed cocktail they prepared for us as well. A mint julep for the groom, and a tequila based concoction for the bride. They provided a stage for our band and had excellent sound equipment. Our day of coordinator did a great job blending in but also being there when we needed something from her. She did all of the communication with our various third party vendors, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our day. All in all I would absolutely recommend selecting 903 venues and their staff to anyone considering selecting this space and team for their upcoming event!

For what it is, the room is good. It is a big open space where people can move around and mingle. However, this room has no personality. It is your typical room. If you are serving any type of alcoholic beverage here, you will need to obtain a temporary liquor license. The parks and rec people do tell you how to do that so no worries. Plus a lot of caterers know the place. It also has a kitchen and a place for a bar set-up.

Jackie

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5.0

We had originally planned for a farm wedding and once we looked at Limestone Hall there was no question that we would have a beautiful event in the heart of downtown Lexington at Limestone Hall! The space is flexible with options for multiple different layouts. We opted for our ceremony in the STUNNING rotunda and used the side rooms for seating and a cocktail hour while the center room was flipped for dancing! The venue allowed us to bring in all of our own vendors and decor which was a huge selling factor for us! They were easy to work with, stress free and the BEST location! The team that helped plan (Lexington Event Co who also manages the space) was another reason we loved the venue so much. So thankful we were able to have our favorite day here! 10/10 recommend!

Heather and her team at The Mane on Main were absolutely amazing!!! They were super helpful, very professional, went above and beyond to make sure our day was exactly what we envisioned. The servers were great too and truly made cocktail hour amazing with their service. Would highly recommend this BEAUTIFUL venue, our pictures from the reception were incredible with the gorgeous sunset in the background from the windows.

We just had our son's rehearsal dinner and Welcome Reception at the Mane on Main and I could not be happier with the outcome. Natalie was a dream to work with which was a necessity given that we are out of state. The food was amazing, the service was impeccable and the venue was breathtaking. If I could give 10 stars to every aspect of the evening, I certainly would. Thank you to Natalie and staff for an incredible evening.