The Henry Clay

reeze the night before, and make sure everything ran smoothly! I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone. It is also connected to the hotel next door and they correlate everything so well to make sure you have access to both the day of for guest access and amenities!! Everything was so perfect.

married. While this venue was absolutely beautiful and everything I wanted, I’m not sure if I would have chosen this venue again, knowing some of the issues I would have in the future. My biggest issue with this venue was the communication. All other vendors I have worked with wedding planning were pretty prompt (2-3 days for a response) with emails/phone calls, while this venue would sometimes never get back to me after several attempts of contact. Luckily, they were more responsive to my wedding coordinator, that I eventually learned to stop asking questions myself and just go through my wedding coordinator. My other main concern was the cleanliness of the venue for my event. Tables/chairs were set up a a few days prior to the event, at which point there was still trash in the room from the last event and spilt drinks dried on the tables. I was reassured this would be taken care of before my wedding. I arrived Saturday the day of my wedding and the trash had been picked up but the tables never wiped down. I understand tableclothes will be placed over these but my concern was cleanliness and safety during a pandemic. Finally, I had rented the fourth floor ballroom for my ceremony. The cushions that accompany those chairs were so dirty and stained we had to go back and remove all cushions and just use the chairs without cushions (picture attached). Again, this venue is absolutely beautiful, and with all the hiccups my wedding was still perfect. But a fair testament to my experience to all future brides who may not want to deal with the extra stress.

ok so many great photos with the brick background on the patio on this floor. Overall it was great! However, we had some issues with the event coordinating staff. There was a lot of turnover in the staff in the year between booking the venue and actually having our wedding. I had to take the initiative to reach out to them as the wedding approached to make sure we were aligned and prepared for the big day. I also did all the coordinating with my vendors on when to deliver and in directing them upstairs once they arrived on my wedding day. There was supposed to be someone from the Henry Clay there to help, but I didn't see her all day. I even tried to call her at one point - I had made sure to get her cell phone - but she didn't answer and didn't call me back. Also, not necessarily anyone's fault, but a pipe burst in the bathroom on our wedding day - causing the bathrooms to be closed down. People had to go down to the 1st floor to use the restroom. No one from the Henry Clay said anything to us about it during the event, and did not call to explain afterward either.

oom 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!

courtyard. Leigh was helpful throughout the planning process.

, and reception there. It was a bonus that the venue was connected to the Hilton Garden Inn, so we didn't even have to walk outside. I would love to give 5 stars, but we did run into an issue. The HC was supposed to coordinate all deliveries, cleanups, etc. with our vendors. The day before our wedding a vendor called me saying they still had not been contacted and weren't sure when to make their delivery. The day of our wedding, vendors were approaching our wedding coordinators for help because they had not been informed what / where they needed to be. Luckily my wedding coordinators were able to step in and resolve any problem, but they definitely should not have had to.

otel. It's a beautiful ballroom and had plenty of space for all our guests. The Atrium was an amazing part of the space and was well utilized by our guests. The building is so wonderful and was the perfect space!!!

We knew our guest list was going to be big and Leigh never flinched or made us feel crazy for inviting so many people! We're so happy we picked the Henry Clay, everything looked beautiful and they were super accommodating for our large bridal party.

and the second floor for our cocktail hour and reception. It was perfect!

eel like you've stepped back into the 1920s. Gatsby would've been right at home among our guests. We had about 130 guests at our wedding, seated 10 to a table with a generous dance floor. There was space at the back for more tables if we had needed them, but we all fit comfortably in the space without issue. My husband and I sat at a little sweetheart table on the stage at the front, which was nice because that meant we actually got to eat! The 8Up staff were very attentive and came to check on us several times to see if we needed anything (which was nice because once we left our table it was time to socialize with our guests!). I worked with Leigh leading up to the wedding and she was very helpful throughout the planning process. Very responsive to all my emails and questions (which was really important since I was planning the wedding from across the country). She was even willing to set up a brief tour when we were in town for a few days around Christmas so we could see the venue in person before the wedding day. Honestly, we couldn't have been happier with our wedding. Price-wise, this venue is on par with a lot of the other venues we looked at, but it is by far the classiest and prettiest venue we found. I would highly recommend the Henry Clay!

bridal suite, ceremony room and ballroom it was all perfect. The partnership between The Hilton Garden Inn and The Henry Clay was more than convenient. You literally walk through one set of doors to the hallway into the guest rooms. All of our guests were on the same floor with such easy access to the venue. I highly recommend the use of this venue.

efficient and made everything a breeze. Highly Recommend!

many great places for photos. The Beaux Arts room was the perfect backdrop for the cake cutting, our first dance and a great party! Everyone at The Henry Clay was extremely helpful and willing to work with us. They were patient as we set up multiple visits to view the venue with different family members. I cannot imagine having gotten married anywhere else. You should definitely add this to your list of places to check out. The charm and character of The Henry Clay are sure to win you over!!

erything so easy and flawless! We had the whole 4th floor and loved being there every minute of it! I highly recommend The Henry Clay for any wedding or even in Louisville, KY.

ils right away. The bridal suite was an awesome place for my bridesmaids and me to get ready, and the Hilton Garden Inn was connected to the venue and very convenient for our guests.

ke care of an issue and the Silver Spoon took no responsibility for their employees action.

enry Clay shoots you straight into the Hilton where you're staying. It doesn't get more convenient than that! The rooftop bar in the Hilton (8Up) is amazing for an "after-after" party! Another one of my favorites is the bridal suite in the Henry Clay were you get to stay all day. Hair and makeup can be completed here. It has a full kitchen, living room, bathroom (with shower, sink, toilet). So easy to lay back and relax there the day of. free. Leigh at the Henry Clay made planning our wedding a breeze. From the day she gave us the tour of the Henry Clay, I knew she was as detailed oriented as me. She was so flexible and available. If I had a question or needed to stop in to measure for a decoration, etc- her response was immediate and always a "yes". Leigh made me feel organized and worked with my vendors the day of our wedding so we didn't have to. If you get to choose who you work with, Leigh is our vote; hands down. The Henry Clay building itself is one of a kind. Any decor/color will work, but not much is needed. The rooms are beautiful all on their own! I set up the night before and the cleaning crew was already there; shining the floors, etc. Overall, if there were 10 stars, we would give that to the Henry Clay!

he ballroom which I wanted. There is also a door that is connected to the 6th floor of the Hilton Garden Inn next store which was perfect for our guests. Some of our guests even changed their clothes or shoes mid-reception by simply walking to their hotel room! The location of the Henry Clay itself is great! While my husband and I went to our hotel, the rest of our guests either went to 8Up (the restaurant on top of the Hilton next door) or to 4th street live. The service there is great and very accommodating. The only things that I didn't like were: The bridal suite opened at 10am and we would have had to pay for it to be opened earlier and the earliest they would open it was 8:30 am. The ballroom itself got warm during the reception which is to be expected because so many people are in one room dancing, but dinner was even very warm. I asked one of the waiters to turn up the air and he said they were previously having issues with the air but it was working now. So definitely ask about that when you visit! Overall it was wonderful though!

. My only complaint was that it was entirely too hot inside from the get go. They did try to turn down the thermostat when we asked but once you have 200+ people dancing in a room that is already hot, a little AC isn't going to make much of a difference. My husband and all of the guests' tuxes were completely soaked with sweat almost instantly. Overall excellent experience but they should have made the room an icebox so that by the time we got everyone in there it was a comfortable temperature.

nues but we were blown away when we saw this space. The Beaux Arts Ballroom is absolutely beautiful and was exactly what we were looking for. On our wedding day, the room looked stunning! Leigh, the coordinator was always readily available for any questions we had. You are required to use The Silver Spoon catering company when booking this venue, which I was nervous about due to the fact that they are expensive, but the food was very good. I would definitely recommend this beautiful historic building for your wedding!

ddings would turn out to be a NIGHTMARE. Prior to signing our contract with the Henry Clay, we were told that there were tenants living in the building. My dad immediately questioned whether these tenants or anyone off the street could gain access to our event. We were assured that tenants did not have access to our floor and that by providing a guest list to the staff, we would not have any uninvited guests entering our wedding. With that assurance, we signed the contract and put a down payment to hold the venue. Well, we had two adult men, who are tenants of the Henry Clay, join our wedding celebration. Not only did they help themselves to drinks at our open bar and who knows what else, but they are in about 50 of our wedding photos. I would not accuse a person of doing something without proof and these men are holding drinks from our bar as they posed for a picture, that they requested with such arrogance. We had gifts stolen from our gift table which we can’t pin on anyone, as we don’t have the proof but it is a bit unsettling to know that we signed a contract with the understanding that no outsiders could gain entry to our event and all it took was an elevator ride down to the second floor for these men. What is even more disturbing is the way the Henry Clay has chosen to handle the situation. After discovering that we had two men attend our wedding, who were not on the guest list, we did a bit of investigating. Once we were able to track down the names of these two men, we were sickened to find out that they lived right there, in the Henry Clay. I posted the picture that they so conceitedly posed for, on Facebook and blasted them for what they did. After doing so, both men de-activated their Facebook accounts. I am not sure if this was their first instance with “crashing” a wedding but they got caught and my hope in all of this is that they never do it again. We reached out to the Henry Clay to confront the issue of their tenants helping themselves to our entertainment and drinks. Along with my email, I attached the photo of the two men, holding drinks from the venue. I was expecting to receive an email apologizing profusely for the lack of holding up their end of the contract. What I got instead, was an email protecting the tenants. We were told that the men were dressed nicely and look like they belonged there. We were also told that one of the men knew one of our guests and that is why they were there. Then as they started to realize how upset we were they offered up more excuses, protecting their guests and the liquor bill. They said that the men brought their own alcohol, which if that were the case they just broke their end of the contract. We were told that if any outside liquor was brought into the venue, the party would be shut down immediately. I am appalled by the responses from the Henry Clay, the Silver Spoon and the City Properties Group, that manages the tenants of The Henry Clay. They lied to us, they protected two men that poorly represented themselves and not once were we offered a sincere apology that acknowledged the mistakes on their end. So, from one bride to another, DO NOT BOOK YOUR WEDDING WITH THE HENRY CLAY. You may have a solid headcount of 200 people for your wedding but that’s not including the tenants.

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we went through three different contacts at the Henry Clay due to turnover and we had a few miscommunications, they were very amenable to our requests and fixed any problems as soon as I discussed it with them. The staff at the Henry Clay was phenomenal -- seriously 10/10 on service and amenities. One thing to know is that The Henry Clay does NOT turn rooms over, so if you want to have your entire ceremony and reception there, you must book multiple rooms or have them both in the same room with the same setup. We chose to book both ballrooms, one for ceremony and one for reception, as well as the South Room for a cocktail lounge. This can get a little pricey for most budgets but I will say that it was really worth it to essentially have the place to ourselves for the night. I don't think there is a better place in Louisville for an elegant indoor wedding.

ve everything on one floor, and it was easily accessible. On a Saturday, street parking was easy to come by for our guests. You have to use the Silver Spoon (Henry Clay’s exclusive caterer) and WOW they do not disappoint. See my review on them to learn more! Overall spectacular, beautiful space and a great time!

ou have to use Silver Spoon Caterers with this venue. The food was good, but did not blow me away. However, the wait staff was superior and attended to every guests' needs.

lding. We rented the Beaux Arts Ballroom for the reception and its foyer for the cocktail hour. There is a very charming terrace off the foyer, which has Italian lights and a lot of seating. Sarah B. was very responsive to emails, easy to work with, and extremely accommodating given the fact that I live 500 miles away. The cost of rental was comparable to other event spaces in Louisville, but the Henry Clay's location can't be beat.

feeling of the wedding. I also used the red room for cocktail hour, and although I didn't attend it, it was great because afterwards, they turned it into an area where the children could run around and play.

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