Whether you’re getting a jump start on your party planning or preparing for an upcoming wedding reception or family reunion, check out this list of rentable venues around Louisville.

Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact the venue directly to inquire about current availability and pricing.

Historic locales

Gardencourt, 1044 Alta Vista Rd.

Rate: $500+
Accommodates 600
Key features: A tree-lined drive, formal gardens + thethree-floor Beaux Arts-style home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sits on a 14-acre estate that overlooks Cherokee Park

Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln.

Rate: Up to $6,200
Accommodates 150
Key features: Free on-site parking, four rental options make this historic + scenic 55-acre 18th-century farm which includes a brick home, log cabin, and scenic views. This description doesn't really provide much in terms of what Locust Grove looks like — I'd rework this to provide more of the why we picked it as a great wedding venue

Wedding ceremonies at Nunnlea can be held on the house's front porch, or at the back of the garden under the wedding pergola. | Photo courtesy of Nunnlea

Nunnlea House, 1940 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.

Rate: $375+
Accommodates 140
Key features: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this antebellum mansion boasts a fireplace in every room, tall windows, and elegant herringbone-patterned oak flooring.

Peterson Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Ave.

Rate: $600+
Accommodates 500
Key features: This historical landmark features four acres of landscaped spacethat serve as a stunning backdrop for photos + an Italian-style villa, with all-inclusive event packages.

The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Ave.

Rate: $700+
Accomodates up to 500
Key features: Built in 1925, this historic home offers three large spaces with tall ceilings, chandeliers, and arched windows.

Tented seating at Whitehall provides a covered dining area within an outdoor space. | Photo by Lang Thomas Photography

Whitehall, 3110 Lexington Rd.

Rate: $1,000+
Accommodates up to 300
Key features: The property's 19th-century home features wall coverings, carpets, and antiques reminiscent of days past.

Unique settings

Copper & Kings, 1121 E. Washington St.

Rate: $10,000
Accommodates 150
Key features: This brandy distillery is a one-stop event shoplove that! with a curated menu and bar program + all tables, chairs, and china included.

The Frasier History Musuem, 829 W. Main St.

Rate: $2,750+
Accommodates up to 300
Key features: A Smithsonian institution affiliate, the downtown museum offers a rooftop garden with a panoramic view of Derby City + the Ohio River.

The Louisville Ballroom at Shall We Dance, 1404 Evergreen Rd.

Rate: $2,000+
Accommodates 100
Key features: Old-world amenities blend with modern technology in this ballroom venue that also boasts a covered front porch + outdoor courtyard.

Louisville Water Tower, 3005 River Rd.

Rate: $450+
Accommodates up to 300
Key features: This National Historic Landmark boasts a brass spiral staircase, 50-foot ceiling, and two outdoor patios.

The Loft at Glassworks, 815 W. Market St.

Rate: $3,250+
Accommodates 325
Key features: Vaulted ceilings, stone columns, and large windows are a just a few characteristics of this industrial-chic space.

Germantown Gables, 986 Swan St.

Rate: $6,000+
Accommodates up to 450
Key features: This former industrial space now has a garden-like, green feel across its two indoor spaces and outdoor area.

Passalino's, 207 W. Market St.

Rate: $1300+
Accomodates up to 350
Key Features: Large windows and a ceiling made up of skylights fill this two-tiered venue with natural light.

Rivers Edge features 10 acres of space for both indoor and outdoor events. | Photo courtesy of Rivers Edge Venue & Rentals

Multiple options

21 C Musuem Hotel, 700 W. Main St.

Rate: $125+ per person
Accommodates up to 450
Key features: This downtown art museum + hotel offers a plethora of event options, including reception-only packages, buffet dinners, seated dinners, and brunch.

Joe Huber's Farm, 2421 Engle Rd., Starlight, IN

Rate: $6,500+
Accommodates 400
Key features: Surrounded by a lake and orchards, Huber's has a lush landscape, with multiple event packages available for both barns.

Rivers Edge Venue & Rentals, 375 Sunview Dr. Shepherdsville

Rate: $2,295+
Accommodates 100-200
Key features: Set on 10 acres, this all-inclusive wedding spot offers pop-up weddings for smaller gatherings + full-venue rentals for larger affairs.

The Gillespie, 421 W. Market St.

Rate: $2800+
Accommodates up to 850
Key Features: Crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling marble, and painted ceilings are part of the charm of this 20th-century bank building, which has three venue options.