This blog on how to plan a wedding in Lexington is loaded with info and by the time you finish reading it we bet you will be able to save yourself some time and maybe even a little bit of money.
A list of local wedding and reception venues seems like the most natural starting point. We know that some reading this will get married in the church they went to as a kid but plenty of others may prefer to rent a different venue and there will be a variety of great places to host your ceremony or the reception.
Contents
- 1 Lexington Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Lexington Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Lexington
Following that we will get into the best bridal shops near you to buy a dress and many of the other things you will need. Wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s will be getting a shout out as well.
After all of that is out of the way we will move on to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo so you can make sure everyone involved is looking their best. The next few lists will be all about the food as we mention where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
And to get you out of here there will be a breakdown of the best wedding planners in Lexington for anyone who wants to hand all of this work off to a professional. Often times many wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to doing it all for you.
A map will be shared towards the end that has all of these various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which places are most convenient. In case you were curious all of our other blogs on cities in the region can be found at that link if you want to give them a look.
Lexington Wedding & Reception Venues
Make sure everything goes as planned by choosing right location for a wedding and reception in Lexington:
- 903 Venues at 903 Manchester St
- Copper Roux at 861 S Broadway
- Talon Winery & Vineyards at 7086 Tates Creek Rd
- The Mane on Main at 201 E Main St #1500
- 21c Museum Hotel Lexington at 167 W Main St
- The Heartwood at 1195 Versailles Rd #110
- Limestone Hall at 215 W Main St
- Keene Barn at Entertainment Ct
903 Venue offers two event areas including the Grand Reserve which is ideal for large-scale events like charity events, corporate gatherings, proms, banquets, and of course wedding ceremonies and receptions near you.
Copper Roux offers a 1,000 square foot patio that guests can use for beverages in addition to an interior ceremony room that can comfortably fit 200 people plus it also features an outdoor ceremony space in Lexington.
The Talon Winery & Vineyards is a stunning local outdoor wedding venue with a variety of event venues that can hold up to 300 guests.
With lots of room for your ceremony and reception The Mane on Main has indoor seating for 200 guests.
The spacious Main Gallery of the 21c Museum Hotel can accommodate up to 112 guests for ceremonies and 250 guests for the reception.
300 guests can gather at The Heartwood.
There are four options available at Limestone Hall for weddings and receptions in your area which can host up to 300 people.
The capacity of Keene Barn is 450 people for seated events and 850 for cocktail events and they even have a location for outdoor ceremonies as well.
Bridal Shops
Buy your dress at one of the best bridal shops near you that will also carry many other items you may need:
- Relix Bridal at 118 Marion #130
- Twirl Boutique at 121 Clay Ave
- The White Dress of Lexington at 740 National Ave #110
- David’s Bridal at Town Center, 111 West Reynolds Rd #130
Where To Get Your Invitations
Order invitations and envelopes in your area from:
- Bridle at 449 S Ashland Ave #203
- Little Bit of Thoughtful
- Daffodils Fine Stationery
Choosing The Right Florist
Everything will look incredible if you let one of these florists help you pick out the flowers:
- Imperial Flowers at 393 Waller Ave #17
- Bella Blooms Florist & Gifts at 3101 Clays Mill Rd #105
- Michler’s Florist at 417 E Maxwell St
- Nature’s Splendor Florist at 3735 Palomar Centre Dr #160
- E Stephen Hein Florist at 380 E 2nd St
- Best of Flowers at 807 Chevy Chase Pl
- Hill’s Floral Design at 153 Patchen Dr #13
- Jeanie Gorrell Floral Design
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
You will be very busy when the time comes so let one of these local wedding photographers and videographers keep an eye on the crowd to catch everything:
- Jennifer Chang Photography
- Franzetti Photography
- Emily Faith Photography
- Kevin & Anna Photography
- Jenfolio Wedding & Portrait Photography
- Becky Willard Photography
- Reel Special
- Kelliejoy Films
- Christopher Michael Images
Bands & DJ’s
Nobody will ever forget the reception if you book the right band or DJ:
- Riptide Productions DJ Services
- Glass Horse Events DJ
- Make Em Dance Entertainment
- 2Ten Entertainment
- The Tim Talbert Project Band
- Encore of Lexington
- 64West
Hair & Makeup Stylists
These wedding hair and makeup stylists near you will make sure that you really stand out:
- Mickey Salon/Spa at 1060 Chinoe Rd #164
- Posh Salon & Spa at 2573 Richmond Rd #240
- Makeup by Sarah Lynn at 706 N Limestone
- Indigo Salon & Wellness at 302 W High St
- Lux Hair Bar at 3070 Lakecrest Cir #200
- Hair Nation Salon & Spa at 152 W Tiverton Way #130
- Planet Salon & Spa at 2300 Sir Barton Way #125
Tuxedo Rentals
Remember to rent a tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen in your area at:
- Geno’s Formal Affair at 380 Southland Dr
- Men’s Wearhouse at 1895 Vendor Way #100
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
A tasty and stunning wedding cake in Lexington can be purchased from one of these bakeries:
- Tinker’s Cake Shop at 317 W Maxwell St
- Martine’s Pastries at 400 E Third St
- Caramanda’s Bake Shoppe at 2220 Nicholasville Rd
- Mondelli’s Bake Shop at 3120 Pimlico Pkwy #162
- BabyCakes Cupcakes at 1616 Liberty Rd
- Sweet Creations Bakery at 2312 Palumbo Dr #110
Caterers
These caterers will make sure the food is on point:
- Selma’s Catering & Events
- Bayou Bluegrass Catering
- Dupree Catering + Events
- La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering
- Apiary Fine Catering & Events
- Darae & Friends Catering
- Seasons Catering
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Our favorite rehearsal dinner venues in town would be:
- Dudley’s On Short at 259 W Short St #125
- J. Alexander’s Restaurant at 4081 Finn Wy
- Merrick Inn Restaurant at 1074 Merrick Dr
- Sutton’s Restaurant at 110 N Locust Hill Dr
- Malone’s Prime Events & Receptions at 3373 Tates Creek Rd
- Lockbox at 167 W Main St
- Cole’s 735 Main at 735 E Main St
Lexington Wedding Planners
Get a little bit of help or a full service package from one of the best local wedding planners:
- White Cat Weddings & Events at 732 N Limestone
- Planned to Perfection of the Bluegrass at 436 W 6th St #3
- Shelly Fortune Event Design at 101 W Loudon Ave #218
- Refined Social Events & Productions at 1145 Floyd Dr
- Lexington Event Company at 541 W Short St #18
- Nadia’s Elegant Events at 2573 Richmond Rd #385
- Christina Burton Events
- Juniper Sisters Events
In the past we have also written a:
- Local Louisville Wedding Guide
- Local Cincinnati Wedding Guide
- Local Columbus Wedding Guide
- Local St Louis Wedding Guide
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Lexington
You should feel way more prepared to plan your wedding in Lexington after reading all of that. The best planners near you were covered if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own now.
We tried to break it all down including local wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
At this point we don’t really know how else to help but we definitely hope that you go on to plan a great wedding in Lexington!