Bowling Green

Wedding Venues

Claudia's Tea Room and The Thurman-Phillips Guest home offers a variety of venues for all your special occasions. Depending on your needs, the staff at Claudia's can tailor your event. Claudia's Tea Room and The Thurman-Phillips Guest Home as well as our 1901 Lake House are all equipped for entertaining. Nestled in the small town of Sonora, KY in the southern end of Hardin County, this versatile venue can handle up to 200 guests. We have a trained Chef and support staff that cater to your needs. Call today for an initial visit. 270-268-6218 or 270-949-1897. "We make memories happen!"

Oakwood Hall offers a rural, rustic, barn venue perfect for your event. With a seating capacity of 300, you are free to imagine your perfect day and we will help make it a reality. We also offer beautiful open green spaces surrounded by crops and trees. Please call to schedule a visit soon!

Discovery Park of America is a world-class educational venue, but it is also a fun and unique place to have your dream wedding! We have a charming Chapel on the grounds, and your guests can celebrate with you in a room full of dinosaurs! Give our events department a call today at 731-885-5455!

Bowling Greens's largest downtown Venue space . Opening date of May 2017. Located in one of the largest stand alone historical buildings in Bowling Green . This attractive two story brick building is listed in the national registry of historic places and has a rich Bowling Green History dating back to 1914. The majority of the buildings existence found itself being used as a tobacco facility that prepared and packaged a world famous product known as Mammoth Cave Twist along with numerous other tobacco brands. Original wood floors-heavy timber construction-and tall ceilings are some of the main features that make this building stand out as unique. Easy access to our almost 2,000 sf deck allows you to enjoy being outside with friends weather permitting. The majority of the decorations in the building are authentic and date from late 1800's to the 1950's including many unique tobacco advertising items and large metal signs that emphasize the 20th century time period. Unique features also include a 32 foot bar with a pre civil war copper bath tub built into it to keep all your drinks ice cold. A large stage area with a private back stage area for performers. Outdoor area-weather permitting. A Early 20th century walk in safe -that has been transformed into a very private make up room for the bride and bridesmaids and also makes a great back drop for photographs. A built in original floor scale used to weigh tobacco products and large private areas for the bride and groom and their parties.

The Owensboro Convention Center is the ideal venue for your wedding and/or reception! Whether accommodating a small or large number of guests, enjoy the ease and convenience of our “one-stop shop” that includes food and beverage, decorating services, and more! Our expert staff will assist you in planning Your Perfect Day down to the finest detail. Create an exceptional dining experience for your guests with our custom catering menus – from healthy dishes to comfort foods and decadent desserts, we have selections sure to please the palate of every member of your group! A variety of bar options as well as served entrees or buffet style meals are also available. Choose indoor options that include panoramic views of beautiful downtown Owensboro or have your ceremony outside on The Pier. Sitting out over the scenic Ohio River, The Pier provides a perfectly romantic setting to say “I Do.”

Garden Grove Event Center is Southern Illinois' one-of-a-kind Outdoor and Indoor Wedding and special event venue. Since opening in 2012 we have watched 250 couples walk down the aisle. The biggest difference in what you'll find with us at Garden Grove, home of; The Courtyard, The Wedding Garden & The Loft and Terrace is we are in the Wedding and Special Event business and all 3 of our venues were designed with our couples in mind. We can help you create not only a beautiful event, but also one that is unforgettable, all while helping you stay on track with your budget. We offer Delicious Catering, Lighting Services, Decor Rentals, Wedding Planning & Coordinating, Decor Setup, and Professional Bartenders with a fully stocked bar. Wait until you see our Grooms Room and Bridal Suite! Let us take all of the pressure off of the planning so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the wedding day you have always dreamed of. 3 Indoor Reception Venues on Site 3 Outdoor Ceremony Spaces On Site Grooms Room Bridal Suite

We offer the all inclusive package for the weekend. Your choice of ceremony outside, the beautiful reception venue, all our decorations, tables, chairs, linens, music and much more. One low price

Valor Hall offers over 10,000 square feet of venue space along with 6,000 square feet of glass enclosed pre-function space. Located just outside the gates of Ft. Campbell on the Tennessee/ Kentucky state line, the venue is the perfect place for any wedding, reunion, military ball, or prom. The greatest feature of Valor hall is its versatility. Not only is there the large 101st Ballroom with the ability to be split into two smaller ballrooms, there are 3 side rooms, perfect for a bridal suite, and the Rendezvous Hall , a large space featuring floor to ceiling windows on three sides.

The Lodge at Loma Linda offers beautiful outdoor scenery, a fully climate-controlled barn and rustic lodge for the most romantic weekend - your wedding! Bordering our family-owned 3,000 acre ranch, you'll find a tranquil pond and wooden bridge ideal for photographs - and our mason jar lighting, outdoor drapery, patio lighting, and antique furniture complement your peaceful, rustic wedding day scene. The in-ground pool and outdoor fireplace are the perfect touches for your weekend guests enjoyment! We offer packages for weddings small and large and will customize all packages to suit your needs. Located 1.5 hours from Farmington, Mo; 1.5 hours from Cape Girardeau, Mo; 1.5 hours from Jonesboro, Ar; 2 hours from Paducah, Ky; 2.5 hours from St. Louis, Mo; 3 hours from Memphis, Tn; and 3 hours from Springfield, Mo, we are an easy drive from several cities. Escape to our peaceful, scenic farm for a relaxing wedding weekend retreat that your guests are sure to enjoy! Please contact Ashley to schedule your tour today! Landline: 573-593-4087 Mobile: 573-660-1980 Email: info@thelodgeatlomalinda.com Web: www.thelodgeatlomalinda.com

More than just an ancient barn! Dodson Orchards is a magical experience. Far away from the big lights, the stress, the traffic, the noise, and the fears, of the busy world. A sacred space tucked away in the hidden valleys of the St.Francis Mountains about and easy 1 hour drive south of St.Louis. Dodson Orchards isn't just a wedding and reception venue. It's a magical experience that will surround you with the peaceful waves of love and the joy of life. The peace and calm of this enchanted space will disarm and relax, it will charm you and your guests as you bask in the rich moments you create on this most perfect canvas. An unchanged space that remains unique in it's history and existence. Dodson Orchards is a sacred space full of life, that invites you to come and celebrate your dedication to love, happiness, and your new family. Dodson Orchards is happy to be the temporary stewards of this sacred space, and we are happy and honored to serve you as you begin your family on your most high and special day. This is not a wedding factory, and it's not for everyone! But the couples who comes to this space are special and uniquely drawn to it. Some say they simply "resonate" with it. Call or email us today to schedule your private tour and visit this space. We invite you to look at a sample of a few of the photos, but even more than this, we invite you to make an appointment to visit and "feel" this space and see if you resonate with it, and if this is the place that you will choose to begin your "happily ever after". See more and schedule a visit at http://dodsonorchards.com Or call or text 573-561-3093

ECLIPSE ECLIPSE ECLIPSE. Kuttawa is the epicenter for the 2017 total eclipse of the sun. We have a special 4 night (maximum 14 overnight) 5 day Eclipse Package for those who want their wedding to be an event of the century. 5500.00. Ask for details. Kuttawa IS for lovers Picture your wedding and reception in our famous "Touch of New Orleans" tiered courtyards. Have your wedding on our magnificent Wedding Plateau while simultaneously setting your reception on the lower tier. Your guests can flow from one tier to the next enjoying our gardens, fountains and waterfalls while enjoying the Lake Barkley vista. We have the most beautiful Multi colored outdoor lighting sytem you will find anywhere (view our video " Kutawa Lights" ) which makes our towering willow trees magical in the evening. Imagine the photo opportunities on our magnificent balcony overlooking beautiful Barkley Lake, under our willow trees, around one of our water features or just about anywhere in our gardens. Or, stroll over to the marina jetty and beach for great waterfront memories. The wedding party can stay in our rooms and suites and the bride and attendants can spread out in the separate grand bridal suite. We also offer the elegant Harbor Ballroom and Parallax room. Inside or outside or mix and match up to 100 guests inside or 150 outside. Room for tents and about anything else you want. Our two and three day exclusive destination packages can turn your wedding into a grand holiday for your family and friends no matter how far away you are. Have your rehearsal dinner and rehearsal the first day/night, wedding and reception the second day/night and rent a jet ski or boat the third day (check out 5 PM) and never get into your car. ( Or maybe just slip over to the Tiki Bar or take a dip in the lake) Overnight accomadations for 16 in the Harbor House and adjoining Grooms Guest House. Plenty of additional hotel and resort lodging within minutes for the convienience of your out of town guests. Special Hampton Inn rates for your wedding guests. No other guests no tourists on the grounds for your special days, the entire complex EXCLUSIVLEY "Yours and only Yours." If you want to create your own event, we can match your dream and your budget to one of our affiliated caters and other vendors. "One stop shoping we have everything you need." Or let us handle all the details. Either way, it will always be the time you thought it would be. Never mass produced and never in a rush. Stop by and walk our grounds and visit us at the Harbor House. Located across from the famous Hub-s Tiki Bar, marina, park, beach, playgrounds and picnic pavilions. We have room for your boats and trailer, kayaks and canoes. Boat rentals available at the marina,. Hiking and biking trails in the park and across "Kuttawa Mountain." Great Barkley Lake views and direct access to Barkley Lake. In the middle of all the great Kentucky Lake and Barkley Lake attractions and venues. An easy interstate 90 minutes from Nashville, 45 from Clarksville and Evansville, 30 from Paducah and a little over 3 hours from Louisville and Lexington. We are much closer than you think.