5.0
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Unique aesthetic style
Helpful staff
Rustic, Modern Event Space in Boone County
Holds ceremonies and receptions
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Boone County Distilling! From the very beginning, Maggie and staff were welcoming, helpful, professional, and genuinely invested in making sure our celebration was everything we hoped for.
The venue itself is perfect and provided an amazing atmosphere for our reception. Every detail came together wonderfully, and we received so many compliments from our guests about the space and the overall experience.
Maggie and staff worked incredibly hard throughout the entire reception and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their kindness, attentiveness, and willingness to help made such a difference and allowed us to relax and fully enjoy celebrating with our family and friends.
We are so grateful to Maggie and everyone at Boone County Distilling for being such an important part of our wedding day. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and for helping us create memories we will cherish. We could not have asked for a more wonderful venue or a better team to work with. We highly recommend Boone County Distilling to anyone looking for a beautiful venue and an exceptional experience!
Margaret B.
5.0
Boone County Distilling Company was the perfect space for our small, intimate wedding. The back patio is beautiful, and the space really speaks for itself. Maggie and her team were amazing to work with! She was professional, sharp, and answered all of my silly questions along the way.
Ellie Q.
5.0
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Boone County Distilling Company is a wedding venue located in Independence, KY, just 20 minutes away from downtown Cincinnati. In 2021, The Award-winning distillery expanded to include The Event Center where locals and visitors alike can celebrate special occasions. As part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour, the versatile space offers couples and their guests an authentic taste of the region.
Offering an inviting atmosphere, The Event Center at Boone County consists of a number of unique, versatile event spaces. For celebrations with up to 150 people, The WhiteHall Ballroom can accommodate ceremonies, receptions, showers and private events.
Adjacent to the WhiteHall Ballroom, is the Barrel Room, which can deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for up to 20 guests. Shaped like a bourbon barrel, finished with an authentic char, it’s as if you are in an actual bourbon barrel - this space is sure to impress newlyweds and their loved ones.
For outdoor celebrations, couples can create timeless memories with their guests on the Veranda. This covered porch can be accessed through 2 over-sized, dramatic overhead garage doors, giving the space a hip, urban vibe. The beautifully professionally landscaped Veranda offers a private, relaxing, cozy ambiance for engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners or receptions.
Each space can be adjusted to fit a number of different layout configurations, depending on your vision. More intimate, casual gatherings can enjoy bourbon along with a full line of beer, wine and spirits at the venue’s F&W Bar. Named after one of the venue’s early owners from 1833, it provides a sophisticatedly rustic, charming atmosphere where loved ones can create long-lasting memories together.
When celebrating at The Event Center at Boone County Distilling you can avail of a number of helpful services and modern amenities. A devoted, on-site event coordinator will be there to support you throughout the planning process, managing venue and vendor details.
Our floorplan is customizable and our attentive team brings your vision to life. Tables and chairs will be provided and can be arranged to your liking. We have 4 preferred catering teams that are welcome to utilize the on-site kitchen for a seamless dining experience on the big day. For the convenience of you and your guests, the venue features ample, complimentary on-site parking.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Brewery & Distillery
Garden
Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2024 'Best of Weddings'
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Boone County Distilling is a beautiful, rustic distillery venue with unique spaces (patio, rick house, barrel room) ideal for photos and intimate ceremonies. Guests loved the bourbon, landscaping, and the seamless flow from ceremony to reception. Reviewers praised the attentive, professional staff who went above and beyond, and found pricing reasonable and highly recommended.Review photos
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Allison R
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5.0
We are very happy that we got married at Boone County Distilling Company! We love the rustic look, and I was able to pick out decorations that fit with that theme. We liked how we ...
were able to have the ceremony outside under the Pergola where there is greenery and a few plants surrounding. After the ceremony the reception is only steps away and because it was such a beautiful day, we were able to enjoy the time both inside and out. Kelsey and her team removed the chairs after the ceremony so guests could spend time outdoors and we could take more photos in that area. It is a beautiful place to take many great photos.
We were also able to have our rehearsal the day before and we were able to set up decorations that evening too as there was no event going on. That is not always the case, but it worked out in our favor and Kelsey will always work to accommodate your needs. That being said, our caterer decided to leave early without our knowledge and when we were cutting our cake, we noticed he wasn’t there. Kelsey jumped at the opportunity to cut our cake for us, and she really went above and beyond. There was another instance where my husband ordered a drink at the bar and ended up on the dance floor before getting it. So, Kelsey ran it over to him which he appreciated. Kelsey was also asking if we needed anything during the day, especially before the ceremony, and she was very helpful.
Also, there is no getting ready space at this venue. It worked out fine for us as our wedding party stayed with us the night before and we all got ready at our house. When we got there, I was able to put on my dress and my husband and I were able to do a first look at the Rick house. A lot of our guests told us how much they enjoyed the bourbon and how beautiful the wedding was. It is a unique place to have a wedding with a lot of beauty.
Margaret B
5.0
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Boone County Distilling! From the very beginning, Maggie and staff were welcoming, helpful, professional, and genuinely invested in maki...
ng sure our celebration was everything we hoped for.
The venue itself is perfect and provided an amazing atmosphere for our reception. Every detail came together wonderfully, and we received so many compliments from our guests about the space and the overall experience.
Maggie and staff worked incredibly hard throughout the entire reception and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their kindness, attentiveness, and willingness to help made such a difference and allowed us to relax and fully enjoy celebrating with our family and friends.
We are so grateful to Maggie and everyone at Boone County Distilling for being such an important part of our wedding day. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and for helping us create memories we will cherish. We could not have asked for a more wonderful venue or a better team to work with. We highly recommend Boone County Distilling to anyone looking for a beautiful venue and an exceptional experience!
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Ellie Q
5.0
Boone County Distilling Company was the perfect space for our small, intimate wedding. The back patio is beautiful, and the space really speaks for itself. Maggie and her team were...
amazing to work with! She was professional, sharp, and answered all of my silly questions along the way.
Nicole S
5.0
Susan and her team were a true joy to work with. Susan was an excellent communicator the entire time we were planning our wedding and she was constantly going above and beyond to m...
ake sure our day felt special to us. The Boone County Distilling staff day of could not have been more attentive and amazing, they were constantly checking in on us, were so kind to us and all of our guests, just the best. We would highly recommend Boone County Distilling for your big day, it is the perfect venue!
Response from Boone County Distilling Company
Nicole,
we miss you already! Thank you for your kind words and thank you for allowing us...
to be a part of your special day. It was truly an honor to work with you and such a beautiful day! We look forward to seeing you visit us soon!
Mary L
5.0
We fell in love with this venue from the start! We wanted a rustic vibe & also happen to be bourbon lovers. We loved that we were allowed to take some photos in their rick house & ...
in the actual back of the distillery. We even set up a private tasting the night before at our rehearsal for our wedding party. It was so much fun! Our wedding party enjoyed it as well. We wanted something different than the usual typical boring rehearsal. We worked with Susan up until our wedding day. We worked with Megan on our actual wedding day. Both were great! The entire staff here seems to really care & love what they do. Our wedding was so beautiful. Our ceremony was outside on their patio. Despite being in an industrial area, you would never guess it. It felt so private. The landscaping is amazing; so perfect for a rustic wedding. Everything was as they promised. The entire process was seamless & very reasonably priced. We had awesome bartenders & used their barrel room to put our buffet in which is just a really cool room. It’s round with charred wood on the walls. Our buffet line moved quickly because of how they set it up; it was great. I could go on & on but suggest you see for yourself. You’ll be happy you did!
Response from Boone County Distilling Company
Mary, Thank you for leaving us a review and for your strong support of our business. We lo...
ved working with you to help bring your vision of your wedding day to life. It was truly our pleasure. We look forward to you visiting us soon!
Claudia P
5.0
This is the perfect place to have your wedding! It's so beautiful & everyone is so nice. We could not have asked for a smoother wedding experience. Our guests loved the space so mu...
ch that 2 of our friends are going to getting married here as well! We can't wait to get all of our wedding photos...we saw some shots taken in the building where they store the bourbon & they are amazing! Everything was so perfect. We had our ceremony outside on their patio & reception indoors. The entire staff has a passion for what they do & it shows. We seriously could not have asked for a better venue.
Response from Boone County Distilling Company
Claudia,
Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed every minute of working with you up to...
, and on your special day. We are excited to say that both Karley and Marcy have each finalized their reservations with us. We are so looking forward to getting to know them & working with them which means we will get to visit with you as well! Congratulations once more & Happy Holidays!
Bridgette S
5.0
After looking at several venues, we chose this one. So glad we did! Susan always took the time to answer our questions & often times gave us information before we even had to ask. ...
We felt very relaxed throughout the entire process. She made everything so easy. We worked with Megan on our wedding day. She & the bar staff were incredible! The venue is so beautiful. We had an outdoor wedding in July. The patio landscaping was just SO pretty. All our guests raved about it! Thank you Boone County Distilling for making our wedding day everything we dreamed it would be!
Bridgette S
Response from Boone County Distilling Company
Bridgette,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We loved being a part of your...
special day! It was such a pleasure working with you. On behalf of our entire Boone County Distilling Company Team, we hope you have a Joyous Holiday Season!
Bruce E
5.0
If you want the perfect place to have your wedding this is the place. Who doesn't want to have there wedding at a Distillery?! We had been eyeing this place for a couple years befo...
re we were even engaged while on a bourbon tour visit. We spoke to Susan at that point who took the time to go over some of the details with us and all of this even before we were able to give her a commitment of a time or day. The patio is a fantastic spot to have your ceremony and then being able to move right in for the reception was clutch. It's not far off the highway and which was great for the guest. The Barrel room is so beautiful and was great for having the buffet in. Being able to have some barrels around for décor was a nice touch! All of this and all for a reasonable and affordable price! Thanks Boone County for helping make our day so special!
Response from Boone County Distilling Company
Bruce,
Thank you so much for generous words. It is so important to our entire team to pro...
vide our clients with the most amazing experience possible. We are so happy to hear everything went seamlessly for you and was everything you wanted your special day to be. We hope you both come back to visit us next summer when we open our bar and patio to the public!
Tonia G
5.0
We had our wedding here. As soon as we seen this place I knew this was the one. The rustic vibes the bourbon. Everything went beautifully and smooth. The backdrop was amazing. We ...
were able to take pictures in the barrel room. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day.
Response from Boone County Distilling Company
Tonia,
We are so happy to hear you had such a great experience. It was such a beautiful d...
ay! We so loved working with you and being a part of your special day.
Pam R
5.0
We couldn’t have hoped last night’s wedding rehearsal dinner could have gone any better. It was so nice to hang out for a few hours and have family and friends chat, unwind and rel...
ax. It’s wonderful to see the so many people who love and support Michelle and Matthew as they begin married life. We are all now looking forward to the nuptials tomorrow and being thankful that the rain is here today and will be moving out before the wedding day.
I must give a shout out to Boone County Distilling Company. We held our event here and from start to finish, this place and their staff could not have been more amazing. Susan Wells communicated with me on a regular basis to be sure that all our needs were met. Our event bartender, Nicole, was just incredible! She was classy, fun, personable and an excellent bartender. I can’t say enough good stuff about her!! All of their staff have a great attention to detail and really went above and beyond for our event. The decor, bar and event area (they even have an outside area and are dog and kid friendly) are just perfect. How did I not know about this hidden gem right here, minutes from my house? So get the word out, if you’re looking for a great place for and event or gathering or even to plan a tour, I can’t recommend Boone County Distilling Company enough. (No, I don’t work for them, it was just a really great experience)
Secondly, I want to shout out to Lother’s Catering. First I must say that Lother’s Catering catered our wedding 32 years ago, I heard it was great, but I don’t even remember having time to eat at my own wedding. LOL! We chose Lother’s for this event and the food and service were impeccable! Beth was our service person and she was just the best and handled everything perfectly. Every guest raved about how good the food was, especially the Bourbon Chicken…. Just delicious!
I know it sounds like a sales pitch. But so often we only share reviews to complain. We didn’t have one complaint last night, so I thought it was important to share this too! Thanks to everyone who made our event stress free and perfect.
Response from Boone County Distilling Company
Pam, Thank you for your kind words. It means so much to us to know that our clients are ha...
ppy and enjoyed not just their event but their entire experience with us. We loved working with you and being a part of such a special and important evening for you. We hope you will visit us again soon!
Hannah P
5.0
This place was absolutely wonderful and the staff was fantastic! We pick this venue in the middle of winter with a fall wedding date in mind. I worked with Susan and Nicolette for ...
the wedding and they were both fantastic! Everything ran so smoothly, everything turned out beautiful, and I highly recommend this venue!
Wedding planning is stressful so having Nicolette as a coordinator was so helpful! She listened to every concern I had, she arranged everything to be perfect for me, and she even went dumpster diving because I threw something away on accident. I am forever grateful to her for making my day feel special and for allowing my day to be all about my husband and I!
The venue was also amazing and beautiful! We hardly had to decorate anything because the venue is wonderful on its own. The flowers were perfect and in bloom. The flowers also made for a wonderful backdrop for my pictures.
There aren’t any rooms to get ready in but that wasn’t a big deal for us. We ended up bringing a trailer in for the guys to get ready in and the girls took a limo there. It worked out perfectly.
Response from Boone County Distilling Company
Thank you so very much for your kind words Hannah. It was so wonderful working with you ...
to bring your vision of your special day to life and seeing how beautifully everything turned out. It was a gorgeous wedding! On behalf of Susan, Nicolette and the entire Boone County Distilling Company Team, we wish you a lifetime of happiness and success. We hope you will come by to visit us in the future!
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