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Price range: $2,000 - $2,650 Price range: $2,000 - $2,650
Couples usually spend $2,350 Couples usually spend $2,350
Reception
$2,750 starting price
Ceremony
$2,750 starting price
Reception
$2,250 starting price
Ceremony
$2,250 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through November. These prices are available for the months of December through April.

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About

The Henry Clay is a historic wedding venue located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The Henry Clay offers two beautiful and unique 1920’s style ballrooms that exude timeless elegance, creating the perfect romantic backdrop for your wedding day! If availability allows, you can pick your favorite ballroom or use one ballroom for the ceremony and the other for the reception. Become a part of our history!

Grand Ballroom: 2nd Floor Package

The Grand Ballroom is the largest ballroom in Louisville with a stationary stage. The room features time period box seating and 27-foot-tall ceilings lined with the original 1924 chandeliers. The Grand Ballroom is located on the second floor of the Henry Clay and includes the South Room which features mirrored columns, gorgeous hand carved crown molding, decorative wood features and luscious red carpeted floors. Another elegant feature of the 2nd floor is the Atrium overlooking the baby grand piano in the Grand Lobby.

The Atrium showcases original 1924 stained-glass ceiling tiles, wrought iron handrails, original granite floors and is outlined in beautifully ornamented columns. The 2nd floor offers two sets of restrooms and can host intimate weddings and receptions while hosting large parties of 500 plus guests. The Grand Ballroom has featured artists such as Aretha Franklin, Hall & Oats, Allison Kraus, Heuy Lewis and the News, and even notable people like Muhammad Ali and President Obama!

Beaux Arts Ballroom: 4th Floor Package

The Beaux Arts Ballroom is our second Ballroom located on the 4th Floor. Slightly smaller than the Grand Ballroom, The Beaux Arts (“Bow Arts”) evokes timeless elegance in its grand size and architectural character. Brocade style panels, decorative trim, original stained-glass windows and ceiling tiles, two colossal white columns and sweeping corners all embody romance and intimate stately elegance. 4th floor rentals include the Billiards Room, the Tavern Room and the outdoor Courtyard exclusive to your party. These rooms can serve as areas for a cocktail hour, a small ceremony, or space for bars, food stations and even photo booths.

Exclusive to the Beaux Arts and 4th Floor Rentals is access to our Bridal Suite. Available 10am morning of the wedding, our Bridal Suite includes: a full kitchen, laundry machines, a bathroom with Hollywood beauty lighting, lounging and preparation areas! These amenities are housed in a private area across the hall from the Ballroom for all bride and bridal party preparations. The room is lined in large windows overlooking downtown Louisville, filling the space with ample natural light.

All Rentals include
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  • Gold Chiavari chairs with ivory cushions
  • 60” round tables
  • WiFi
  • On-site venue representative

Lodging- The Henry Clay is conveniently connected to Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Louisville.

Onsite Restaurant & Catering- The Henry Clay is connected to 8UP Rooftop Restaurant and Catering.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,750

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,250

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,750

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

12

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December
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Reviews of The Henry Clay

4.2 out of 5 rating
4.2 out of 5 rating
29 Reviews
84% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.1 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.2 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.1 out of 5 rating
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 11/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Bride And customer

Beautiful venue!!! We loved it.
Andrea
Andrea P. Sent on 08/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding venue

Ally is THE ABSOLUTE BEST! We are currently working with her for our wedding next year. Not only is she very knowledgeable about her work, she is compassionate and friendly. The venue is breathtaking!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 12/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Loved this venue

I knew going into wedding planning I wanted a space with a vintage vibe. I got so much more the just that when I held my wedding at The Henry Clay. Not only is the Beaux Arts Ballroom absolutely gorgeous and well-maintained, we got access to the entire fourth floor for the wedding. This included 2 other large rooms (one of which we used for cocktail hour and one we used to store items for the room flip) and a getting ready suite for the bridal party. The suite includes a mini kitchen, full bathroom (which I used all night) tons of seating, and great natural light for hair and makeup. The bones of the ballroom are historical and beautiful and you can do so much to transform it into your dream!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Highland Chamber Players String Quartet Highland Chamber Players String Quartet Wedding Musicians

The Henry Clay epitomizes elegance and grandeur. The combination of so many different rooms of varying sizes allows events and weddings of any size to fit into an appropriate space. We love the great acoustics available in the Fourth floor wedding venue!

The Company Band The Company Band Wedding Bands

We absolutely LOVE the stage at the Henry Clay! If you are considering a live band at your wedding reception, this is the place! The wooden floors, high ceilings, and HUGE stage make for a great party!

Events 4 U Events 4 U Wedding Planners

Such an elegant venue. Love the space. Staff is wonderful and their preferred caterers are awesome.

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The Henry Clay frequently asked questions

The Henry Clay includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The space offered by The Henry Clay for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
The Henry Clay offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Henry Clay offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Henry Clay offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Henry Clay offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Henry Clay is recommended by 84% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in quality of service, 4.3 in value, 4.2 in professionalism, 4.1 in average response time and 4.1 in flexibility.
The Henry Clay currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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