Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Spread love not germs!Masks and socially distanced measures are encouraged for the wedding. We love you all and want our family and friends safe.

Our Wedding

Katie, a freshman at EKU, mistakenly took the wrong statistics course. When she walked into the class, there was only one seat open in the back of the class. Nervously, she began to walk towards the seat and sat down. Katie noticed the guy in front of her smiled and seemed to be friendly. Soon after, the professor asked the class to get into groups and get to know each other. Katie introduced herself to the group of friends and the guy's name in front of her was Austin. Austin welcomed Katie into the friend group and quickly realized Katie was dumb when it came to statistics.It all really started when Austin asked Katie to a study group. From there, a true friendship grew over the semester. So much so that Austin and Katie remained close friends after the class ended. However, Austin was completing his computer science degree and graduated EKU. Austin was unsure where he would get a job and eventually ended up in Dayton, Ohio.They lost touch for some time, until, Katie's brother moved to Dayton, Ohio as well, where he experienced a devastating tornado one night. Katie, knowing Austin also lived in Dayton, had to know Austin was okay. That night, Katie texted Austin to make sure he was safe and their friendship picked up right where they left off.After months of catching up, Austin asked Katie to his girlfriend on October 18th, 2019. Long distance was not easy nor fun, but in August, 2020, Austin moved to Lexington. Katie and Austin spent much more time together and realized that spending time with each other was pretty cool.May 29th, 2021, Austin took Katie to Florida for graduating at EKU. On the last day there, Austin got on one knee and asked Katie to marry him. Now, Austin and Katie both live in Lexington, have two pets together, and are so excited to see what their future holds.

Our story

Our Story

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Katie's best friend from the second grade and practically sister.

Jodi

Katie's sister-in-law and favorite person to share awkward smiles with. 

Tyla

Katie's pal from middle school and her favorite person to share a cheesy joke with. 

Laura Beth

Katie's friend from EKU and favorite person to jam to some Tom Petty with. 

Rhiannon

Katie's friend from EKU and favorite person to speak in "Rick and Morty" quotes with.

Lexi

Katie's friend from EKU and favorite person to go on a coffee date with.

Drew

Bethany

Melissa

Cory

Ethan 

Dylan

Dave

Tanner

Tracy

Nathan

Conner

Groom's nephew and bride's soon to be nephew

Lani 

Blaire

Wedding Party

Q + A

Near Berea Arts CouncilStay in one of 63 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant, you'll be centrally located in Berea, steps from Berea Arts Council and within a 5-minute walk of Berea College.  This historic hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Berea Welcome Center and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Berea Arts Council - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi  Boone Trace Marker - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi  Union Church - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi  Berea College - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  CHI Saint Joseph Berea - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  Berea Welcome Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi  St. Clare Catholic Church - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi  Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi  Battle of Richmond Visitors Center - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi  Lake Reba - 18.9 km / 11.8 mi  Richmond Centre Mall - 20.5 km / 12.7 mi  Paradise Cove Aquatic Center - 21.1 km / 13.1 mi  EKU Center for the Arts - 21.3 km / 13.2 mi  Eastern Kentucky University - 21.3 km / 13.2 mi  Hummel Planetarium - 21.9 km / 13.6 mi  The preferred airport for Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant is Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 72.3 km / 44.9 mi Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Berea? This hotel has facilities measuring 5646 square feet (525 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Boone Tavern, for lunch, dinner, or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/café. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

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Please wear warm clothes!! We are planning on having the ceremony outside in the garden area. Of course, November in Kentucky is unpredictable!No worries though, we have it arranged to have the ceremony inside if the weather does not permit. We hope to see you there! :)

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Spread love not germs!We encourage guests to wear masks and socially distance as much as possible. We just want our loved ones safe and healthy.

Katie & Austin

Katie & Austin

Wedding Party