Planning guides
Straight answers for couples planning a wedding near Louisville and in Southern Indiana: what venues cost, the Indiana and Kentucky rules, weather by month and the questions to ask before you sign. New guides every few days.
What a wedding venue really costs near Louisville (2027 prices)
Published rental prices for wedding venues near Louisville and Southern Indiana, plus the all-in cost for 125 guests once food, bar and required fees are added.
18 questions to ask a wedding venue before you pay the deposit
The questions that decide whether a wedding venue fits: capacity, rain plan, what is included, catering and alcohol rules, curfew, fees and cancellation terms. Get each answer in writing.
Getting married in Indiana vs Kentucky: licenses, officiants and alcohol
Marriage license fees, waiting periods, who can officiate, witnesses and alcohol rules for weddings in Southern Indiana and the Louisville area, side by side.
The best month for an outdoor wedding near Louisville
Rain, heat and sunset by month for Louisville and Southern Indiana weddings, from 30 years of NOAA data, and what each season means for your venue choice.