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    Amanda Sent on 09/20/2020
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    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!
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    Tiffany M. Sent on 07/01/2019
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    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
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    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
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    Awesome venue. Absolutely beautiful!
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    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
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    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.

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    Bree A. Sent on 08/04/2015
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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    I could not be happier with our decision to use the Olmsted. Jeri and Donna were so pleasant to work with, and made our day extremely stress-free. The food was incredible, and the atmosphere was so elegant. I highly recommend using The Olmsted. Worth every penny!!!
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    Tawn Sent on 04/24/2014
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    The staff at the Olmsted was fantastic to work with. Always professional and helpful. They attended to our needs, and very welcoming. I loved the fact of being able to have our wedding in reception in the same facility, We will be back for our vow renewal..
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    The Olmsted is the best venue in Louisville hands down. It is beautiful. The staff are incredible and a pleasure to work with. They went above and beyond for us. HIGHLY RECOMMEND having your wedding reception here!!
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    Casey Sent on 07/19/2009
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    You can't get any better than The Olmsted! They provide the chairs, tables, linens, china, silver and glassware, door butler and more. Brenda Bush, Director of Special Events, handles every little detail and makes everything seamless. She always answered my email promptly and was a joy to work with. The Olmsted is well worth the cost. Every detail is taken care of and you don't have to spend time running around town pricing linens or tables.
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    Melanie Sent on 10/10/2008
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    Working with Brenda Bush at the Olmsted was an absolute breeze. She was so wonderful, and very helpful. It was like booking a reception location and a wedding planner all in one!
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    Rose Sent on 03/26/2014
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    Got married in Vegas on 2/14 and had my wedding reception here on 3/22/14. Place is gorgeous. The staff was wonderful. When we went in to look at the place and discuss what we wanted Jeri really helped us out and everything went as planned. The food OMG was so so good everyone commented on it. Masterson's catering is so good and I would use them for any other party that I have. The Olmsted is very clean and a great place for a wedding and/or reception. I will recommend The Olmsted to anyone needing a venue for a party.
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    Andrea Sent on 08/08/2013
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    I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Olmsted. We had a morning ceremony and brunch reception at this venue. All of our expectations were exceeded, and we were so pleased with the level of service we received. I would recommend The Olmsted to anyone without hesitation.
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    Angela Sent on 10/12/2009
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    The Olmsted provided a very equisite service. The staff was excellent--we didn't have to do anything. The food was great and everyone had a great time at the reception. We also had our wedding there, on the outside grounds and that was great also. The only issue was that there were sometimes errors in the payments, which I caught, but it happened several times. However, I wouldn't change this location for anything!
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    Ashlea Sent on 12/13/2016
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    I absolutely loved using the Olmsted for our wedding. When I walked in the very first time, I just knew it was the one! This location has all the charm and old historical character that I love. It's also very spacious, with 3 large rooms for dinner, dancing, cake & gifts. Jeri was so helpful throughout the entire process, guiding me through every decision we needed to make, and on the day of the wedding, Claire helped to piece everything together so perfectly! I couldn't have been happier with our decision.
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    John Sent on 07/08/2008
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    I cannot say enough nice things about the staff at The Olmsted. Planning was a breeze and Brenda was a wonderful coordinator. The day of our wedding we were waited on hand and foot. The elegance of the Olmsted is a major draw, but the staff is what sealed the deal. Our guests were knocked out.
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    Working with The Olmsted was one of the easiest parts of wedding planning. There is nothing their planners and employees wouldn't do to make sure my husband and I were satisfied on our wedding day. I felt completely safe in their hands. The items they had on hand to use was great, the space was perfect, it was set up exactly how we wanted it and the entire night was able to go off without a hitch thanks to all of the wonderful help we had from the Olmsted. Added bonus: the space is so beautiful that it is impossible for wedding pictures not to be amazing.
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    Jacqueline Sent on 08/23/2011
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    Brenda is amazing! We had a fantastic time! The food was wonderful. We didn't have to worry about renting chairs, tables, table cloths, etc. IT was all provided. Now, we did have to book a year in advance and get married on a Friday because those were the only days left in that particular month. The Olmsted books up fast, so if you want a magical gorgeous setting without having to worry that it will look fantastic and all come together and can't afford your own wedding planner, than this is the way to go! It is kinda expensive, but it's cheaper than say the Brown, Henry Clay, Garden Court, Seelbach, etc. When you have to rent your place setting, table cloths, chairs, tables, and so on, it gets pricey..
  • User1878618 Sent on 10/21/2014
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    Our wedding reception was held at The Olmsted, which includes catering by Mastersons. We had a wonderful experience while planning and especially the night of. The venue is truly magical - especially at night, and all of our guests commented on how lovely it was!
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    Rachel Sent on 08/25/2008
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    The Olmstead was a beautiful location. I had my prom there and I knew I wanted my wedding there as well. Brenda was so helpful and made my day so relaxing. They make you use Masterson's catering and they are wonderful!! There was a lot to choose from.
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    Kyrstin Sent on 11/01/2015
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    Donna is amazing. Jeri went back and forth about everything---changing things she said we could do into things we couldn't. She was not forthcoming about certain charges that would be added to our bill after it was too late to change venues. Jeri did come through in the clutch with a solution to a decor problem. The space is beautiful but Jeri made us feel as if our wedding was unimportant because we were on a budget and didn't have $20,000 to spend solely on food and the rental space. However, in the end, our wedding turned out exactly how we wanted.
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