Kentucky Bride Magazine

06/24/2026

Kinsey + Dyuce's Louisville Wedding!

Some wedding dates are chosen for convenience, while others carry a deeper meaning. Kinsey and Dyuce selected June 29 for a very special reason: it marked the 29th wedding anniversary of Dyuce's parents, Bruce and Donatta. Wanting to celebrate the love story that helped shape their own, the couple h

06/22/2026

From the beginning, Kelsey and Samuel approached their celebration with a clear priority: guest experience. Friends and family who traveled near and far were welcomed with curated bags filled with snacks and items that they may have forgotten at home. On the wedding day, guests were greeted with champagne before the ceremony, then guided to the gardens for cocktail hour, where the reception seating assignments took the form of handwritten letters from the bride and groom to each attendee. - Kelsey + Samuel, Featured in Vol. 18.1.

Photography: addie | kentucky wedding photographer
Videography: Scott | Wedding Filmmaker
Venue + Caterer: Apiary Fine Catering & Events
Florals: Blooms N Blossoms | Wedding & Event Floral Design
Wedding Planner + Designer: My Wedding Planner
Cake: Tinkers Cake Shop
Rentals: Canvas Event Furniture
Music: Kentucky Wedding DJ / Kentucky Pro DJ
Transportation: Goldshield
Paper Products: Wild Joy Studios
Hair + Makeup: Dana Peddicord
Bride’s Attire: Carrie Karibo Bridal
Reception Dress: Rosie Etienne Bridal

06/22/2026

Jessie + Payne's Smiths Grove Wedding

Jessie and Payne knew they wanted a wedding day that felt effortless, meaningful, and uniquely their own. Tayvin Gardens provided an all-inclusive experience allowing them to focus on enjoying every moment, with nearly every detail handled by the venue's talented in-house team. Aside from selecting

06/19/2026

Kennedy + Caleb's Versailles Wedding

Our wedding day was centered around a timeless, heartfelt atmosphere that reflected both tradition and the deep relationships in our lives. We chose a historic church with a classic steeple to capture the charm of a traditional white church wedding, but the day itself felt relaxed and joy-filled rat

06/16/2026

“Our wedding day felt the way that Kentucky makes us feel,” Ashley says, describing open, rolling hills surrounding them, their little cousins running around freely, wildflowers, dark wood, and an upscale but still classic farmhouse vibe. Guests gathered for an extended happy hour with live country music, along with Jenga, co****le, and foosball. A real live “family tree,” created by Ashley’s sister, featured photos of loved ones nailed into a ginkgo tree. A champagne tower, Italian meats and cheeses, bourbon from Kyle’s personal collection, and a cigar bar hosted by Ashley’s dad carried the evening through dancing until 1 a.m. Guests enjoyed individual fruit tarts for dessert, and, as Ashley shares, “we spent the entire day in one place with the people we love the most.” - Ashley + Kyle, Featured in Vol. 18.1.

Photography: DANIEL KIM
Videography: Samuel Jackson
Venue: Private Farm, Chateau Montresor (Lexington)
Florals: Flowers by Denizen
Wedding Planner: Bit by Bit Events
Caterer:Type A Catering
Cake: Martine’s Pastries
Rentals: Bryant’s Rent-All, Purdon Rentals, Southern Classic Rentals
Music (Ceremony): String Elegance
Music (Cocktail Hour): Trippin Roots
Music (Reception): Meritage Entertainment
Transportation: Martin Motorcoach
Paper Products: MADELINE G. FLYNN | wedding invitation designer
Hair + Makeup:v@leslieanneaesthetics
Bride’s Attire: Suzanne Neville from A Little Something White
Groom’s Attire: J.Hilburn from A Little Something White, Stuart Mercer
Linens: Stradley Davidson

06/10/2026

Stacey and Hugh (featured in Vol. 18.1.) were married in the backyard of their first home, a setting that carried deep personal meaning from the start. In the months leading up to the wedding, Hugh transformed the space himself, reshaping it into the venue they had envisioned. The hands-on process made the day feel especially intimate, with nearly every detail created by the couple or by loved ones who stepped in to help. A close family friend generously invited them to cut hundreds of hydrangeas from her garden as a gift, an offering that became central to the design. The entire celebration, Stacey adds, “was truly a labor of love from everyone who surrounds us.”

Photography 
Venue: Private 
Caterer: Marco’s Pizza 
Bride’s Attire: Chrislyn’s 
Groom’s Attire: Mr. Penguin Tuxedo.

06/08/2026

She is the moment. Hallie and George are featured in our current issue and we're still loving their wedding day!

Photography:
Videography: Kayleigh Blakeman of State of Kay Films
Venue: (Ceremony) St. Boniface (Reception)
Florals:
Wedding Planner: Chelsey Brenneman
Caterer: Marigold Catering Company
Cake: Plehn’s Bakery
Rentals: Empru Event Rentals
Music: Best Kept Secret Live Band
Transportation: Miller Transportation
Paper Products: Minted
Hair: Paige Channing
Makeup: Carrie Lentz
Bride’s Attire:
Groom’s Attire: Generation Tux
Credits: (Live Painter) Hannah Jo Burkhart.

06/05/2026

Wedding weekend fun.

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06/02/2026

"If we had to choose one word to describe our wedding, it would be joy. From start to finish of our whirlwind of a day, every aspect was filled with love and laughter." - Katie + Ruth, Featured in Vol. 17.2.

Photography:
Videography: Joyce Barbour
Venue: Gheens Foundation Lodge
Florals: Sarah Niner of
Wedding Planner: Beth Goins
Caterer:
Cake:
Rentals:
Music: HAYDJ
Transportation: Pegasus
Stationery + Paper Goods: Shutterfly
Hair + Makeup: Lola B Beauty
Brides’ Attire + Jewelry: (Katie) (Ruth) Ace Custom Tailors
Credits: (DIY Décor) Makerspace at Louisville Free Public Library.

06/01/2026

“Because we had been part of so many weddings by the time we got married, we knew from the start that our priority for ours was time with the people we love." - Sarah + Brian, Featured in Vol. 18.1.

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