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    Morgan L. Sent on 04/27/2022
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    The Best Weekend Ever

    Where do I even begin? I am obsessed with the Ashley Inn, and my entire wedding weekend that was spent there. I’ve never had a wedding before 😆, but the entire time I just kept thinking, “is it supposed to be this easy?!” I mean everything was absolutely gorgeous, every vendor was amazing, and Heidi topped off our perfect weekend and was the best coordinator ever! Truly made my day SO smooth and enjoyable! It was so special and convenient to be able to have the Inn for the entire weekend, and wake up to breakfast with my favorite people. If I could rewind and do it 100x over I would. If you are thinking of having your wedding here, don’t think, just do it! No regrets and I hope every bride and future couple have the best experience we did, because of Heidi and the Ashley Inn!
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    Courtney S. Sent on 10/09/2021
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    Chelsea & Tyler's Wedding

    The weekend of October 2, 2021, my daughter and her, now husband, had their wedding at The Ashley Inn at Meadow Lake Farm. We chose the weekend package and it was absolutely amazing! The entire farm is beautiful! The Inn is so elegant and the food that was prepared for us on Saturday morning for breakfast was magnificent! The ceremony was held outside on the side lawn with the arbor and the horses in the background absolutely made it perfect! The carriage house is the perfect spot for the reception... everything is like a fairytale! The wedding coordinator, Heidi is wonderful! She is so accommodating and she works her absolute hardest to ensure everything runs seemlessly...We could not have done it without her knowledge and experience! Thank you Heidi and The Ashley Inn for the perfect wedding weekend for Chelsea and Tyler...and for all of the rest of us!
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    Andria M. Sent on 07/25/2021
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    Best Wedding Venue in Kentucky

    My husband and I were sold on The Ashley Inn after having toured the venue with Heidi back in September. I had already been a bridesmaid here back in 2015, but it was even more magical than I remembered. We booked the Complete Weekend package and were able to have both of our immediate families stay on the property for the different events. I HIGHLY recommend that as it made the entire weekend feel more intimate. Additionally, the Inn in remarkably beautiful and historic and was definitely one of the many highlights from that weekend.

    We opted to have our rehearsal and dinner on site and had The Ashley Inn cater the meal- FANTASTIC. It was laid-back, cozy, and a fun time for all.

    On the wedding day all the ladies met at the venue for hair, makeup, and prep while they guys traveled to a nearby Airbnb. I never felt cramped or rushed or stressed. Heidi and her crew took care of the day-of details while I soaked in a bubble bath listening to Etta James. :)

    Despite the weather taking a turn for the unexpected, Heidi and the venue accomodated everything with precision and as the bride, I hardly worried about the change of plans. (Originally it was supposed to be 88F/sunny and ended up being 56F/overcast)

    We still had our ceremony on the front lawn, dinner under the pavilion, and dancing in the barn. Fortunately, the cooler weather made the dance party so much more comfortable and our pictures are to die for.

    This venue offers: accommodations, vendors of your choosing, chairs & tables included, set-up/tear-down, a warehouse of rentals for decoration, catering options for events, catering options for breakfast/day-of, ability to bring your own alcohol, parking attendants, and so much more!!

    I'll recommend booking The Ashley Inn forever! XOXO
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    Drew C. Sent on 06/10/2021
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    Beautiful venue!

    The staff really knows what they're doing at the Ashley Inn. Great venue!
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    Katie B. Sent on 06/29/2021
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    12/10 recommend :)

    More beautiful than pictures can show! You get it all: gardens, historic house, barn, and lots of KY charm. Heidi is organized, attentive to every last detail, passionate, and FUN. She worked hard to make my vision come to life. Could not have picked a more lovely and memorable wedding venue.
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    Lauren H. Sent on 10/11/2021
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    Incredible Experience

    Ashley Inn was an incredible venue for our wedding last year. They were incredibly flexible with our changes due to the circumstances in 2020, and Heidi was an amazing resource to work with! The venue was beautiful, and had countless areas for some amazing photos! We had our wedding in the barn, and it was gorgeous! I would recommend Ashley Inn to anyone!
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    Madie W. Sent on 12/17/2019
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    Dream Wedding.

    Absolute perfection. More than I could have ever dreamed of. The event coordinator, Heidi, is wonderful!! The property, home, views-everything is breathtaking.
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    Kelly T. Sent on 12/29/2019
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    The perfect place for your wedding

    The Ashley Inn was fabulous from beginning to end. Heidi was flexible and accommodating and so helpful, especially the last couple weeks leading up to our wedding. The space is gorgeous and they have everything you could need. Having my wedding here was one of the best and easiest decisions I made throughout the wedding planning process.
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    Laura B. Sent on 01/24/2020
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    My Dream Wedding

    The most beautiful wedding venue in KY!! I can't say enough great things about The Ashley Inn. First of all, the venue is stunning. The house is gorgeous, the greenery is perfect, the sunsets are beautiful, horses are roaming in the background. It all makes for a very welcoming and elegant venue. We worked with Heidi, who was very helpful and easy to work with. The Ashley Inn made my dreams come true and will always hold a special place in my heart. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue!
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    Meghan V. Sent on 01/08/2020
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    Our Wedding Dreams Came True

    This was truly the best decision that we made when planning our wedding! Heidi and Megen did everything they could to make our wedding weekend perfect and make all of our wedding dreams come true. I wanted a sweet, southern (but not country!), and beautiful wedding and that is EXACTLY what this venue is. Our friends and family got to spend time together all weekend and everything - from rehearsal dinner through Sunday morning breakfast - was right on the grounds and perfect. Book this venue - you gain sweet friends and a wedding you could only dream about!
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    Cindy A. Sent on 04/04/2019
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    Rehearsal Dinner and Reception

    Our Son was married here in Sept. It was wonderful to have the facility for the whole weekend. No hurried exit or stress. Our rehearsal dinner was beautiful with the reflecting pool and our friends and family were able to stay into the evening by the fire and relax before the big day. The most beautiful setting amid the beautiful horse farm. Perfect to show our guests the rolling hills of Kentucky. The owners and staff helped in every way. Highly recommend this venue and having the inn for the whole weekend gave us additional options for our children and family. My Dad who had been ill was able to retire early on the property and my mother could stay and enjoy the reception. Perfect! Would gladly celebrate at the Ashley Inn again!
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    Debra L. Sent on 03/18/2019
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    Loftus- Angel Wedding

    Meagan and Heidi were very easy to work with and they really delivered! From the first appointment to the day of the event, we had all of our questions answered and they took care of all of the details. We received many compliments from guests about how beautiful the venue and the wedding ceremony and reception was. I highly recommend!
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    Ann Sent on 03/05/2019
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    A Historic Destination Wedding in Horse Country

    If you're looking for a beautiful venue at a reasonable price, with over-the-top customer service, look no further! The Ashley Inn is the answer. I spent a lot of time looking for the right place and we found it here. The farm is absolutely beautiful. We used the barn for our ceremony which included 220 guests. The barn interior was elegantly draped with tobacco cloth and strings of lights - it could not have been more beautiful. The property is absolutely amazing. Trees and arbors are adorned with strings of lights and horses are around every corner. It felt like a fairy tale and our guests loved it! The best part was waking up with all my family to a delicious country breakfast served in an authentic antebellum home on this gorgeous property. This dream come true wedding was everything I wanted and I have to thank the owners for their incredible support and customer service. They answered so many questions and were never irritated when I am sure I asked the same question more than once! They are true professionals and know what they are doing. Responses to calls and emails were always prompt and they were so easy to work with. They definitely wanted to make this day everything I wanted it to be. Thank you to the Ashley Inn for sharing your beautiful farm with us and making our special day even better than I imagined!

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    Thank you Ann. It was a wonderful event!! We loved hosting your family and watching you all enjoy the expansive outdoor areas, horses and food. Thank you for choosing the Ashley Inn and for this lovely review.
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    Shelby Sent on 06/23/2015
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    Melissa is amazing. We contacted her and almost immediately she sent us information. She showed us the property soon after and we fell in love. She's been very prompt with correspondence and very accommodating in every way. I'm so excited to get married at the Ashley Inn
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    Kaitlin Sent on 08/15/2016
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    The Ashley Inn was a dream come true! Melissa was an angel to work with! It has so much Kentucky history and southern charm. I highly recommend for weddings or even just to stay! I love this treasure!!
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    Heather Sent on 07/08/2015
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    I had selected the Ashley Inn because I wanted that Kentucky horse farm feel for my wedding with an outdoor venue and the ceremony and reception all in one spot. The main house at the Ashley Inn is absolutely stunning! It has so much character and was a great place for my bridesmaids and I to stay and get ready in the morning. The outdoor space is beautiful and didn't need much in the way of decor.
    Working with Melissa at the Ashley Inn was such a blessing, she was very responsive to any and all of our phone calls and emails leading up to the big day. We were able to visit several times to work with different vendors. She also let us use some storage space a couple weeks before the wedding since we were bringing so much stuff!
    On the day of the wedding, we kept watching the weather- It rained all night and all morning before the wedding! Melissa was very flexible with our cemony time and location. We moved everything around so that we could avoid the rain and it worked out perfectly. Nothing went as originally planned BUT it turned out so much better than I ever could have imagined. I'm so glad I chose the Ashley Inn. It was a memorable time for me and my husband and our 100+ guests.
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    Becky Sent on 10/17/2014
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    Our middle daughter, Sara, was engaged two years before her actual wedding so we had plenty of time to plan and look at every option in our area. We looked at several locations but there were issues, some big, some small with every location we visited. I am familiar with Ashley Inn as my youngest daughter is very involved with horses and competing. We spent a lot of time at Meadow Lake (the equestrian side of the business) and had gotten to know the owners and employees of the property. Sara finally decided it was time to visit Ashley Inn to see what they could offer her for her big day. After many discussions in the following weeks, Sara finally told me "the Ashley Inn would be the location of my dream wedding". Well, as parents you always want to fulfill your child's dreams so we signed the contract to have the ceremony and reception at the Ashley Inn. Working with the Howland's and staff was a wonderful experience. Every phone call, email and text were returned in a timely manner and everyone was always so nice and friendly. We made several trips to look at the location again, to discuss and debate the visual experience Sara wanted for her guests and they NEVER got tired of accommodating us. This venue is one of the most beautiful locations in Central Kentucky. I have had numerous guests tell me that Sara's wedding was the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended. The beauty of the Ashley Inn and the surrounding horse farm played an integral part in making the event so beautiful. The decorations we brought were very minimal because you just can't compete with Mother Nature and she certainly made this area a showcase! The day after the wedding Sara told us "my wedding was more than I could have ever dreamed of". I would recommend the Ashley Inn to anyone looking for a spectacular venue to start their "happily ever after"! Thank you to the Howland's and their staff for their help in making the day perfect.
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    Erin Sent on 09/29/2014
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    All I can say about the Ashley Inn is that this place is magical. We rented the place for the entire weekend so that my husband's family coming in from out of town could stay close by since they had never been to KY before. They were enchanted. The home is outstanding, the service is impeccable, the breakfast absolutely delicious, and the grounds just beyond beautiful so much so that you dont even have to do much decorating because trust me your guests will be looking at the scenery not the balloons you hung from the ceiling. And there is absolutely no way you can take bad pictures in this place. The Ashley Inn made my little girl wedding dreams come true!
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    It was perfect, so beautiful. Thanks for making our wedding perfect.
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    Jacqui Sent on 09/18/2013
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    My fiancé (now husband) and I searched everywhere for a beautiful outdoor location that would allow us to bring in outside catering and alcohol. We stumbled upon the Ashley Inn by happenstance, and I am so glad we did! We all fell in love with it the first time we visited and I swear the place gets prettier every time I'm out there. Both Amandas and Megan are all three so helpful and return e-mails quickly. Multiple guests told us that it was the prettiest wedding they'd ever been to! It's perfect for pictures, and having the horses in the background of our reception pictures just adds to the romantic feeling! I'd recommend this place to anyone and everyone looking to get married outdoors with a Kentucky or shabby chic theme!
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    Brea Sent on 12/06/2013
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    The staff was so friendly and welcoming. They let us have free reign of the house, from using the kitchen, to exploring the grounds, and even storing food in the fridge! I can't say enough good things about everyone. It stormed on our wedding day. NOT rained, STORMED! Everyone was so helpful with getting all the decoration inside and coming up with alternatives, and then wiping down chairs and putting the decorations back up when the weather cleared for 20 minutes and we had the ceremony. We had a very small wedding and were watching the radar hoping that things would clear up, so we kept pushing the start time back. This obv. pushed dinner service back as well and everyone was so flexible with moving the times. The chef wasn't even upset and just rolled with it! The storms came back like a banshee through dinner which was kind of funny really (were talking downed trees and the likes) and then the Ashley provided everyone with umbrellas to get down to the carriage house to party down. Everything was perfect and our fist dance pics in the covered carriage house turned out amazing b/c our videographers were able to capture the lighting in the background. The pictures turned out truly stunning. Big thanks to The Ashley Inn!
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    Kayla Sent on 08/10/2013
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    For our wedding day, The Ashley Inn was perfect. The scenery is beautiful and the location is ideal for a private environment. They do allow guests to stay in the "hotel" (it's technically a house) if you don't book the "Grand Weekend" package, but we didn't have that problem. I fell in love with this place the moment I saw it. We decided to have our ceremony out in the Grove and our reception was under their pavilion beside the Grove. We chose the Saturday package and we were given full access to the grounds around the house and two rooms, one for the bride and her maids along with one for the groom and his men. These rooms were in two separate buildings, so the risk of seeing each other was minimized. For our wedding, we did all of the decorating, but The Ashley Inn does have decorative options for extra fees. During our ceremony, it started to pour down rain (luckily after the "I Do's"). We decided to not put the doors up on the pavilion, which they offered to do just in case the rain did decide to attend. After the rain settled, we continued with the reception. Right when we all started to get our groove on, the electricity on the entire grounds goes out. The storm knocked a tree branch onto the main power line. The Inn got us a generator in record time and we were back in business. They were great with the time of their responsiveness. At the end of the night, the owners came out to the reception and gave us two beautiful gifts: a couple's bible and a free cleanup. They charge a pretty large fee for them to cleanup, but they felt bad for the electricity situation. They wouldn't even take our tip. These people were wonderful with communicating with us during the planning process and were extremely flexible. I don't have one bad word to say about them.
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    Deborah Sent on 01/24/2013
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    My son and his bride-to-be chose The Ashley Inn for their wedding, and we couldn't be happier with their decision. We live in Texas and were making wedding plans over the phone and via email, but Meaghan was extremely responsive to Ashley's questions, putting her at ease over her decision to have the wedding out-of-state. Even though it was December 1 in Kentucky, the weather could not have been nicer, so we had the wedding outside on the lawn in front of the house. The Ashley Inn is a beautiful pre-Civil War brick mansion with white columns, and the front porch provided the perfect setting for the ceremony, just as the Carriage House was perfect for the reception. We booked the entire place from Thursday through Sunday, and with the extra accommodations, we were able to have the entire wedding party, as well as immediate family members, stay right on the property itself. Meaghan and her staff were incredibly helpful and thoughtful throughout the entire weekend. Whatever we needed, she was ready. The food was outstanding, from the delicious breakfasts to the rehearsal dinner to the reception itself, and the wedding cake is one of the best I have ever eaten. Many family members and friends have said this was the best wedding they had ever attended, and we have Meaghan and The Ashley Inn to thank for that. If you want an absolutely gorgeous setting, wonderful food, and delightful people to work with, you can't go wrong with The Ashley Inn.
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    We had all of our wedding events at the Ashley Inn: from rehearsal through to the morning after breakfast! It made for the perfect, stress-free weekend. Everything from the food to the staff was excellent! Everyone was so warm and helpful! The venue itself is gorgeous and well-maintained. I could not have found a more perfect location.
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    The Ashley Inn was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding! The staff was incredible and helped with everything. Our bartenders did not show up and Matt put out the wine and played bartender until one came. My husband and I did not even know anything had gone wrong. This is a perfect example of how great a venue this is. Not only are the grounds, mansion, and venue itself beautiful, but you also have the comfort of knowing the staff will help with anything you may need and most likely have it done before it becomes an issue. I highly recommend this venue to all brides!
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