Historic Boone Tavern is a hotel destination wedding venue in Berea, United States, hosting 150 at dinner and 199 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$15,000 (our estimate).

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Historic Boone Tavern

Historic Boone Tavern brings elegant, in-town character to weddings in Berea, Kentucky, with 63 guest rooms across seven room types, from King and Queen Rooms to Junior Suites and a Double Room with Two Double Beds that sleeps four.

Guests
150 at dinner · 199 standing
Venue website
Rooms
63 rooms
Venue brochure
Cost
About US$15,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Venue brochure
Getting there
LEX · about 45 min by car
Aisle estimate

About Historic Boone Tavern

Historic Boone Tavern brings elegant, in-town character to weddings in Berea, Kentucky, with 63 guest rooms across seven room types, from King and Queen Rooms to Junior Suites and a Double Room with Two Double Beds that sleeps four.

Ceremonies can take place outdoors with an indoor backup option, while the meeting and banquet space seats up to 150 for dinner and accommodates groups as small as 6.

Catering is handled in-house at 72 to 114 USD per head, with gluten-free and vegan options available on request.

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My wife and I had our wedding here and it was the best choice we could have made. Compared to weddings where we live in Maryland it was affordable.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
150 guests
Standing reception
199 guests
Smallest party taken
6 guests

Staying over

Rooms
63 rooms
Room types
7 listed

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes
Indoor option if it rains
Yes

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$15,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
US$72 to US$114 per head
Minimum spend
US$3,200
Venue fee
US$1,000
Included
Indoor chairs, tables, flatware and glassware
Not included
22% service, sales tax and local food tax

House rules

Music until
11:00 PM
Pets
No
Children
Yes

Getting there

Nearest airport
LEX, 45 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Reception indoors
Yes
Reception outdoors
Yes
Space for dancing
Yes
Indoors or out
Both
Setting
Urban, historic, elegant

The place

Swimming pool
No
Gardens
Yes
Historic building
Yes

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes
Outside caterers allowed
No
Dietary options
Gluten_free and vegan
Bar on site
Yes

Venue highlights

  • 63 guest rooms, including King, Queen, Single, Double and Junior Suite options
  • Seated dining for up to 150 guests in the meeting and banquet space
  • Outdoor ceremony option with indoor backup
  • In-house catering from 72 to 114 USD per head (external caterers not permitted)

Costs and booking details

Getting there
LEX · about 45 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into LEX.

Direct line
(800) 366-9358

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

How many guests can be seated for dinner?+

The meeting and banquet space seats up to 150 guests for a seated meal, and the venue also hosts smaller groups, with a minimum of 6.

What are the costs beyond the per-head catering price?+

There is a venue fee of 1,000 USD and a minimum spend of 3,200 USD. Per-head pricing of 72 to 114 USD excludes 22% service, sales tax and local food tax.

Can we bring in our own caterer?+

No. Catering is provided in-house, and external caterers are not allowed. Gluten-free and vegan options are available.

What happens if it rains during our outdoor ceremony?+

An indoor backup option is available, so an outdoor ceremony can be moved inside if needed.

How do we reach the venue and who do we contact?+

The nearest airport is LEX in Lexington, roughly 45 minutes away by our estimate. You can call +1 800-366-9358 or email mgooch@boonetavernhotel.com.

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