The Josephina Event Venue

Wedding Venue Rental

4.8

Praised by couples for:

Amenities

Guests comfort

Helpful staff

We had my daughter's wedding at the Josephine this past Saturday and it was absolutely beautiful! Everyone at the venue is very easy to work with and always responsive. They addressed any questions or concerns we had quickly and professionally. I would definitely recommend this venue.

Kari M.

5.0

Everything was perfect for the day of! Everything was clean and ready to roll the morning of. The staff was fantastic to work with. Absolutely was the perfect pick for us.

Brandy R.

5.0

The Josephina Event Venue is a rustic barn wedding venue in Dry Ridge, KY. Constructed in the 1870s, this historic property is brimming with old-world charm and stories from times gone by. Here, you and your partner can marry on the exquisite grounds, surrounded by green lawns and leafy trees. While the event facility offers a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city life, it is still conveniently close to Cincinnati and Lexington. By hosting your wedding at The Josephina Event Venue, you can look forward to a memorable celebration with up to 220 guests. The barn offers an impressive 4,000 square feet of space across the ground floor and upper mezzanine level. Featuring exposed timber rafters, stone pillars, and vintage accents, this room looks spectacular when lit with ambient string lighting and decorative chandeliers. With wrought iron finishes and antique-style doors lining the walls, you can bring a touch of industrial chic to your wedding celebration. The barn also has an attached kitchen for warming food and restroom facilities for your guests. The Josephina Event Venue offers a variety of flexible services to suit your needs. For a private event, you can hire the venue for exclusive use until 2 am, giving you plenty of time to dance the night away. The staff will be happy to recommend reliable vendors in the vicinity, or you can choose your own if you prefer. Accommodation is available in cozy suites and cottages on the premises, allowing you to stay overnight with your loved ones.

Woman-owned Business

11+ years in business

Speaks 1

Small team (2-10 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Dressing Room

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

Barn

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Bar Rental

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Meet the team

Sabryn Howe

Manager & Booking Agent

Hi! I'm Sabryn. I've been a part of the Jospehina's team since 2016. I am proud to be a part of such a unique venue that allows me to work with amazing couples everyday. We have been lucky to experience a range of cultures, traditions, and styles of weddings at our venue!

4.8

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Kari M

5/22/2026

We had my daughter's wedding at the Josephine this past Saturday and it was absolutely beautiful! Everyone at the venue is very easy to work with and always responsive. They addre...

ssed any questions or concerns we had quickly and professionally. I would definitely recommend this venue.

Brandy R

4/28/2026

Everything was perfect for the day of! Everything was clean and ready to roll the morning of. The staff was fantastic to work with. Absolutely was the perfect pick for us.

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Lauren A

6/10/2025

My husband, Hayden, and I just got married at this venue yesterday. It was a beautiful place for our rustic, country wedding. The price was very reasonable and we had a lot of free...

dom to choose our other vendors. All 60 of our guests fit on the first floor very comfortably, and the air conditioning kept everyone cool. I would highly recommend The Josephina to anyone looking for a breathtaking barn venue!

Logan Q

8/30/2023

We loved getting married here! It was perfect and everyone was very nice.

Abigail C

5/09/2021

This venue was PERFECT for our special day. My new husband and I wanted a rustic wedding (both from Texas & moved to Kentucky 1 year ago) and we thought the white barn look was per...

fect! Inside was GORGEOUS. Saybyn was so accommodating especially we had to postpone our wedding & we were lucky to have our wedding the 2nd attempt due to COVID-19. The wedding turned out absolutely beautiful, the twinkling lights & chandeliers inside made our wedding feel more elegant. I would highly recommend this venue for anyone wanting a rustic wedding!

Rachael G

8/07/2018

First of all, this venue is absolutely gorgeous and it’s the perfect place for a wedding with a beautiful house that can be rented out right next door, cottages for guests, bride a...

nd grooms suites big enough for whatever you may need them for, and picturesque grounds that make your wedding look even better than you could imagine. The staff are an absolute pleasure to work with and super easy to communicate with. They were readily available for any day-of questions. I had heard rumors about it being difficult to get your deposit back, but as long as you leave it how you found it (take pictures and write notes), then you should be fine! We got ours back! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for something with character and something that barely requires any decorations with it already being so beautiful.

Katie C

5/21/2018

Brittany was awesome to work with! If I ever had a question, I got a super quick reply. The barn basically decorated itself so having to decorate the morning of was no big deal. Th...

e little cottages were fantastic to get ready in. It rained all day of our wedding (5-5-18) so we had the ceremony inside. It was still just as stunning as it would have been outside. Highly recommend this venue!

Katie B

6/27/2017

Absolutely beautiful venue for a rustic wedding. I loved having the place to ourselves for the whole day! Everything was great!

Shannon O

12/12/2016

The venue was gorgeous and we got several compliments on how beautiful it was. The only thing to realize is that you are responsible for everything...decorations, setup, breakdown,...

providing beverages, finding a caterer, etc. Also, the shuttle service that came recommended was horrific, but The Josephina has since removed them from their recommended vendor list. Over all we were very happy with having our wedding here!

Sarah B

5/24/2016

We had our wedding at the Josephina at the beginning of May, and had nothing but compliments on the venue. It really reflected who we are as a couple, and we had free range to do w...

hatever we wanted to the venue and it really just worked so well with what we envisioned our wedding day looking like. The venue itself is a bit pricey if you're having a weekend wedding, especially for only getting the space and tables. But other than that we loved it!

Sarah B

8/11/2015

We had our wedding at the Josephina on July 2, 2015. It is a beautiful venue if you're looking for a rustic setting. We had anticipated using the outdoor space for the wedding ce...

remony then moving inside for the reception. Mother Nature had other plans that day. Luckily we were able to move our ceremony inside with ease. We had our guests stand upstairs along the railings and we did our ceremony in front of the doors on the bottom level. It really made for a unique feel. The only downside to choosing this venue is that the couple is required to do all of the planning and setup. Luckily I am an organized person and Pinterest is a lifesaver. We were able to keep our wedding in a reasonable budget because we could bring in our own vendors for everything. We also booked a Thursday night wedding leading into the July 4th weekend, which helped us save some money. Another benefit to doing a Thursday wedding was that nobody had booked it for the Wednesday night before so we were able to get in for a rehearsal and setup on Wednesday night. You wouldn't likely have that option if you have a weekend wedding. I will add that we only used the downstairs portion to seat our guests, so I cannot speak to using the upstairs and the air conditioning situation up there. Our day was perfect! The Josephina is beautiful in person and in photographs. The girls who work for the Josephina are easy to work with and are very flexible. I am glad we chose the Josephina!

K H

7/23/2015

Once I saw the Josephina, I booked it as quickly as I could. After looking at a million venues with a million rules (a short list of who can cater; rules about the bar; rules about...

times you can come and go, etc.), I was so happy to find the Josephina, which is the complete opposite. You choose those details for yourself to make your wedding the way you want it. It is more of a DIY effort, so you'll want to have a trusted friend or wedding coordinator help you with the day-of details, but it's such a beautiful and laid-back location. All of my guests loved it! My only words of caution are that because it's a newer venue, they seem to be making changes frequently. Make sure you ask about any decor changes that will happen before your wedding. Additionally, our wedding was over Memorial Day weekend and while we had the a/c on blast and lots of extra fans upstairs, our guests were all very hot sitting upstairs. Luckily the weather was good so people could mingle outside and get some fresh air, but I would not book this for a July or August wedding unless your party is smaller and you can seat everyone downstairs (or add a tent outside for extra seating). Overall - fantastic location that allows you to have the wedding you want, not that venue managers think you should!

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100 Hogans Mill, Dry Ridge, KY

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(859) 823-0066

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