The Louisville Hotel Wedding Venue of Your Dreams
The Galt House Hotel is the perfect setting for your big day. From dreamy ceremonies to a luxurious reception to remember, there’s a special venue for every type of wedding in Louisville’s finest hotel and event space. Our historic venues range from an intimate rooftop to a formal ballroom, complete with crystal chandeliers.
The Louisville Hotel Wedding Venue of Your Dreams
The Galt House Hotel is the perfect setting for your big day. From dreamy ceremonies to a luxurious reception to remember, there’s a special venue for every type of wedding in Louisville’s finest hotel and event space. Our historic venues range from an intimate rooftop to a formal ballroom, complete with crystal chandeliers.
Our Wedding Venues
Venues are as unique as you are. Create your perfect backdrop with a wide range of configurations and layouts in each space so you can make room for your must-haves. Like a dance floor. Or a separate reception space. A cocktail hour overlooking the Ohio River. Stunning architectural details. If you’re looking for your perfect location? You’ve found it.
The Grand Ballroom
Location: East Tower, 2nd Floor
23,331 sq. ft.
150 – 1,600 Guests
The Grand Ballroom lives up to its name in every way. If you’re looking for a memorable experience, this is the place to host your wedding reception. With multiple configuration options, host your ceremony, dinner, and reception in one luxurious space, complete with crystal chandeliers and room to boogie the night away.
Willow Room
Location: West Tower, 3rd Floor
1,512 sq. ft.
180 Guests
Step into the Willow Room and enjoy expansive views of Downtown and the Ohio River, and you can soak in the heart of Louisville as you entertain your guests on the indoor-outdoor rooftop balcony. Take in the natural beauty of the city as you show your guests the best time. Create your dream event in the Willow Room and have the ability to host 112 guests in banquet configuration or 120 guests for a reception-style event.
WILLOW ROOM FLOOR PLAN
Archibald Cochran Ballroom
Location: West Tower, 3rd Floor
16,000 sq. ft.
100-1,000 Guests
If you want the luxury and wow factor of a ballroom space but a more manageable “junior” size, Archibald Cochran Ballroom is a stunning choice of venue. Open the charming glass doors to the balcony, and your guests will overlook Louisville’s quaint downtown park as they wine and dine on culinary delights. With options to configure the space larger or smaller for your needs, this all-in-one space is the perfect way to transition from ceremony to reception without fuss.
ARCHIBALD COCHRAN FLOOR PLAN
Waterford Room
Location: West Tower, 25th Floor
2,500 sq. ft.
300 Guests
Picture your special day among the clouds. Our Waterford Room offers stunning 25th-floor views of the waterfront and Downtown Louisville. Your guests pass through Swizzle, our sky-high dinner and drinks restaurant, as they make their way to your private event venue tucked away at the top of our hotel. It’s the perfect size to accommodate all 300 of your loved ones in one space. There’s something about the magic of stepping off the elevator and into a jaw-dropping venue that makes for the best time.
WATERFORD FLOOR PLAN
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In-House Event Services
Whether you’re a professional wedding planner or a DIY first-time bride– you know the details are what make a special day so special. From an award-winning in-house culinary team to technology packages that blend the modern with the historic– our event services team is on standby to ensure your wedding is one your guests won’t soon forget.
Catering
Our chefs have created a world-class dining experience tailored to events of every size and style. Whether you're looking for an elegant dinner buffet that will delight your guests, a bar with an expertly curated cocktail menu, or passed hors d'oeuvres that embody sophistication, our culinary team is here to create unforgettable flavors for your special occasion.
Technology
We've combined the perfect blend of historic venue charm and modern technological savvy to create seamless, high-tech experiences. Your event will be in good hands with our partners, Pinnacle Live, who are the architects of your event. They will go beyond AV equipment to consider your guests' experience, from visuals to audio to ambiance throughout your event. Whether you need streaming capacity for your hybrid event or seamless integration for your fundraising auction, the experts at Pinnacle are dedicated to ensuring your event goes off without a glitch!
Event Management
Our in-house experts are available to help you at every step of your wedding planning journey. Whether that's a tour of the venues to see what the right fit is or helping you coordinate and collaborate with outside vendors, our hotel team will welcome your guests and make the event special from the moment they arrive.
Host Your Rehearsal Dinner Or Wedding Brunch
The Galt House Hotel is the proud home of four award-winning restaurants. From all-day Kentucky Bourbon sips to a swanky sky-high supper club -- hosting your rehearsal dinner or wedding brunch on-site is not only convenient for your guests, but it's entirely delicious.
Accommodations Your Guests Will Love
One of the best features of hosting your wedding at a hotel venue is the ease of navigating from the hotel to your event venue. Invite your guests to stay at The Galt House Hotel, where they’ll receive excellent customer service, luxurious amenities, and worry-free bookings with a group block for your special wedding weekend.
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Choosing your wedding venue is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience. Our team is here to make it easy to enjoy the process and get excited about your special day. At The Galt House Hotel, we are luxury experts and can’t wait to help you create a truly one-of-a-kind wedding in our venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
With roots that extend back to the 1800s, The Galt House Hotel has been a part of Kentucky history for over two centuries. As Louisville's only waterfront hotel, our venues offer the perfect backdrop for your special day: a view you can't get anywhere else. You and your guests will enjoy our luxurious accommodations and exceptional customer service throughout your stay with us. Our couples know they've become part of a Louisville legacy when they host their wedding here, and we hope you do, too!
The Galt House Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Louisville at 140 N. Fourth St. Louisville, KY 40202. Our Louisville hotel wedding venues are a quick 6.3-mile drive (15 minutes) from Louisville International Airport (SDF).
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Yes, we're excited to offer wedding packages that make it easy for you to get everything you need in-house. From a group block of rooms to rehearsal dinner reservations to a spa day for your bridesmaids - connect with us to see what wedding packages we can help you put together!
Yes, our wedding venues have flexible and customizable floor plans that we can tailor to your needs. Divide a wedding reception ballroom into ceremony and party zones, and enjoy a cocktail hour on the Veranda while the ballroom gets boogie-ready. Let us know what you're hoping for, and our team of experts can help you identify the best combination of venues to achieve it.
Located in the heart of downtown Louisville, all of the amenities you love are right outside our doors. Your guests can take in a show at The Kentucky Center for the Arts, catch a game at the KFC Yum! Center, or hit Fourth Street Live! after your reception to keep the party going.
