Sunset Ridge Farm Wedding/Event Venue, Wilderness Lodge

tunately some people are not ok with that. I messaged Julie back in December and was asking about a Monday wedding in October. Literally the first thing I mention is that we are a lesbian couple because I want to make sure that it is something they accommodate. I realize that not everyone is ok with our lifestyle choice so I am just trying to be respectful by being upfront. Julie messaged back with all of the information and then no kidding, exactly 2 minutes later, retracted and said "Oh, I am sorry we are all booked for that date." It's a Monday, which had me a little suspicious. Unbeknownst to me at the time, my maid of honor, who I told this story to, decided to email Julie with the same date just to see what she would say and what do you know... that date was AVAILABLE! Imagine that! You know, I was honest up front and I would expect that someone with a 5 star review would have enough courtesy to at least say they don't accommodate wedding for LGBTQ couples. I would have understood and appreciated her honesty. Instead she flat out LIED to me. She is the most disrespectful person I have met thus far in my planning. So, who knows what else she is lying about... NOT the sort of business I want to associate with. I would give ZERO stars if I could.

lutely amazing. She is very kind, incredibly attentive, and truly invested in making our day everything we dreamed of. Her calm, friendly energy made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. The whole team at Sunset Ridge Farm Events was just as personable and helpful. Every single person went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was perfect. You can tell they truly care about their couples and take pride in the details. We felt supported, celebrated, and completely at ease from start to finish. The venue itself is stunning. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll not only have a beautiful wedding but also feel genuinely cared for, this is it. We could not have imagined a better experience and will forever be grateful to Julie and her amazing team for making our day so unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend!

unication was great, Julie always answered any questions we had within a few hours!! 

re helping with decorations, answering every question we had, and just being the most supportive, welcoming hosts. Our wedding day was absolutely flawless. I truly couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect day. Their property is beyond beautiful—every single corner, from the charming chapel and stunning barn to the cozy house, is so well taken care of and filled with love. You can tell how much pride they take in what they do, and it shows in every detail. If you’re looking for a venue that is not only breathtaking but also run by two genuinely kind and amazing people—Sunset Ridge Farms is it. We are forever grateful to have gotten married there! -Ashley & Matt Edmonds

for us. They made everything go super smooth and made sure everything was just how I wanted it to be!

iginal country style decor and ambience. Nestled within the Daniel Boone National Forest, near the Red River Gorge, this hidden gem can be found. The entire property is stunning and laid out so well. The venue itself is beautiful, meticulously up-kept and clean. The rustic feel and open concept of the reception barn, lodge and Chapel, made it the perfect space for us to decorate, personalize, and welcome our family and friends. The property allowed us to mingle easily with our guests while the acreage gave us space to get away, alone, for a few minutes as well as take some amazing photos. The natural wildflowers, which frame up the Chapel and walkway, are truly aesthetically pleasing and made my Pinterest board come to life. The facade of an almost abandoned, but rustic look/feel of the Chapel's main entrance, instantly drew me into wanting to book this venue! The ceremony space was so picturesque as our family and friends were seated comfortably while watching us say our vows and I do’s along with the open-air concept of the Chapel itself which offered the utmost natural beauty backdrop of nature and wildflowers. The sweet family who owns and runs the venue, are professional, organized, friendly and so welcoming and hospitable. Anytime I had a question, my emails were answered promptly with detailed information. Julie and her staff run this venue like a well-oiled machine to which I appreciate her Type A personality. She knows exactly to the minute, what needs to take place/happen and what will transpire into making your wedding day run as smoothly as possible. I encourage you to visit in person and take in the space. So much potential, charm and southern hospitality!

and stress-free. The venue itself was pristine; everything was so clean and well-maintained. The lodge, barn, and chapel had a beautiful ambiance that enhanced our celebration. We received countless compliments from our guests about how stunning the setting was. I can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience at Sunset Ridge Farm. If you’re considering a venue for your special day, this is the place to be!

a singular location. The staff is fantastic and very professional. The venue space is gorgeous. Julie and her team worked to make sure my wedding ran as smoothly as possible and I could t be more grateful. They made my wedding truly unforgettable and I cannot thank them enough. ❤️

eep everything on schedule. The attention to detail helped us in so many ways. Having everything in one place & all you have to do is text them for any help you may need.. they will be there immediately. I am so happy to have found this venue and meet the amazing team that they have to help. Even in the heat of summer this venue is perfect, with a pool to relax in before the wedding. I recommend this venue to everyone!

was! We didn’t have any worries all weekend (luckily) and Sunset Ridge is a huge reason for that. It really was an amazing day & I’m so glad we were able to have it take place at Sunset Ridge!!!

ad her and her husband's number just in case. The lodge was gorgeous, and clean! I recommend it to anyone that wants to have a wedding there, it makes it so much easier to decorate and go to bed the night before. The chapel was gorgeous for the ceremony, it is perfect for a summer wedding. Julie was understanding of things that weren't in our control. As a type A person, I was mostly able to decide how I want things and that was that. We are also receiving a surprise gift from them! I had a great wedding, I am very happy I chose SR! Now onto the more nitpicky things I have to say... the parking area needs to be more noticeable, we personally put up balloons because so many were driving right past lol. Our drinks throughout the reception kept disappearing. Multiple of my friends and I had full drinks thrown away by staff, while we were dancing. When you are paying for the liquor, it is sad to see it thrown away so quickly. My mom was told very early in the night that it was time to start cleaning up, she ended up only being able to dance one or two songs with me, she was working/cleaning the rest of the reception. We were also closed down an hour early at 10pm instead of 11pm, I am not sure what happened there. Also, we were never told the staff would be included on the food count. Again, overall, I had a great time, they were very friendly and helpful hosts. With a wedding that is so expensive and a lot of work, it is hard to not be nitpicky about things. I would recommend this place to friends, but I did want to include the not so shiny parts as well.

ive. Julie and her team are helpful, knowledgeable, and keep everything running smoothly. As the bride, sometimes I honestly felt as if something went wrong, I didn’t need to know because I knew that they would handle it. When you plan a big day for so long, you want someone who will handle it carefully and with intention- and these are those people. Thank you, Sunset Ridge for the best day ever!

whole bridal party and both sets of parents stay at the lodge for the weekend while we stayed at the newly built bungalow. The bungalow was a great addition as it allowed my introverted husband to decompress after each day away from the chaos of our family and friends. We loved having the bridal party stay at the venue as many of them live states away from us and it was a great time to reconnect by the pool and hot tub. Julie was a fantastic host! Anything we needed she was just a text away including the transportation around the venue. We also utilized the decoration storage she has so that saved us quite a bit of money. Everything went so smoothly the whole weekend and we couldn’t recommend this venue enough!

ou can tell the owners take great pride in their venue. They truly helped make my wedding day perfect especially coming from 12 hours away and not meeting anyone or seeing the property in person. I wouldn't have changed a thing and I am so happy with the way that everything had turned out for that weekend. Highly recommend this venue especially if you are looking for a laid back and intimate wedding.

ecial place in our hearts after having our wedding weekend there with all of our family and friends, and we will be back for sure! Julie and Richard, you rock! Thank you again!

to reach Julie for any questions the entire weekend while onsite. Our family stayed onsite in the gorgeous lodge which was a perfect space for little kids and adults to stay and have plenty of room. Our wedding party and guests stayed in nearby AirBnB's. Once onsite, everyone was shuttled and transported with such ease for every moment of the weekend. Onsite is a barn full of antique decor that I used for basically all of my decorations. It made it so easy to not have to bring that with us or worry about buying just for one day. There is so much to choose from! This venue is and entire property is absolutely stunning and everything we wanted for our outdoor and intimate wedding!

e wedding day perfect. I loved the vendors (photographer, bartender, and City BBQ) that they suggested.

were amazing and helped with everything to make it run so smooth. Their suggestions were very helpful. All of the decor that they offer to use is amazing , so much to choose from. Highly recommend this venue. We had a perfect wedding there and everyone had a great time. We used 3 of the vendors that she also recommended. You can’t go wrong at this venue.