Venue Scouting: Why We Recommend A Private Estate

It's not a well-kept secret that I have a special place in my heart for private estates when it comes to planning luxury Kentucky weddings. Although private estates come with their unique set of challenges, including logistics like power, lighting, parking, and bathrooms, there's an undeniable charm in having an entire estate to yourself on your wedding day. In this article, I'll continue my series on finding the perfect wedding venue to suit your style, focusing on the advantages of hosting your special day at a private estate.

If you're the kind of couple who dreams of a Kentucky wedding that stands out among the rest, and desires the opulence and grandeur of a unique location, a private estate might be the ideal choice for you. Here are some reasons why:

1. Privacy Over Convenience:
   Private estates often rent exclusively to you for the entire weekend, ensuring that you won't run into other couples or curious hotel guests during your celebration.

2. A Blank Canvas for Your Vision:
   One of the most appealing aspects of private estates is the freedom to transform a blank canvas into your dream wedding venue. While this creative freedom can come with a higher price tag to make the space functional, the results are well worth it.

3. Unique and Off the Beaten Path:
   Private estates offer a distinctive wedding experience as they are not the typical venues your friends have attended multiple times. With fewer weddings hosted each year, your day will feel exceptionally exclusive.

4. Freedom in Food & Beverage Selection:
   Most private estates rent out the property only, giving you the flexibility to choose your own food and beverage vendors. While they may provide a preferred vendor list, having the option to select your caterer or source your wine and alcohol adds a personal touch to your celebration.

5. Private Getaway for Your Closest Friends and Family:
   Many private estates not only host your wedding but also allow you and a select few guests to stay on the property. This feature makes it an ideal setting for a rehearsal dinner, welcome party, or a relaxing morning-after brunch.

Private estates offer Louisville and Lexington brides an alluring backdrop for a truly unique Kentucky Wedding and exclusive celebration. The privacy, creative freedom, and personalized choices that come with hosting your wedding at a private estate can make your special day even more remarkable.

Here is a list of some of our semi-private estates venue if you do not have access to a fully private estate of your own::

Blackberry Farm in Walland, TN
Ashbourne Farms in Anchorage, KY
Hermitage Farm in Prospect, KY
Oxmoor Farm in Louisville, KY
Apiary in Lexington, KY