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A venue as unique as you!
The Mellwood Art Center hosts 5 different event venues: The Picasso Room, The Monet Room, The Van Gogh Ballroom, The Da Vinci Room, and the Pigment Gallery. -Our event spaces can accommodate parties of 20 up to 1,000 people. -Mellwood Art Center is conveniently located with access to I-71/I-64/I-65. -Mellwood has an 18-hour rental period from 8 am – 2 am with the set-up and take-down of tables and chairs included. -We have an open vendor policy, and allow you to bring in and serve your own alcohol. -A Mellwood facilitator will be on-site during your event to help with any of your needs. -We have over one thousand free parking spaces with no site fees. We would love to host your wedding ceremony, reception, dance, corporate meeting, fundraiser, or other special events. The stunningly chic and rustic Mellwood Art Center is a truly unique wedding venue nestled in the heart of Louisville, KY.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Rentals & Equipment
SettingsBallroom, Industrial & Warehouse, Museum
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Kelsey Mabrey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-12-2021
BOOK NOW! I could not have asked for a better venue or Event Coordinating team. The Event team made viewing, renting and hosting a wedding easy and efficient and were helpful every step of the way. My husband and I loved that we could pick from several event spaces and had freedom to choose our vendors and did not have to use a preferred vendor list. It was a beautiful location, easily accessible and well within budget. We would absolutely recommend the Mellwood to anyone!
Reviewed on 06-01-2022
Wedding Date 11-12-2021
BOOK NOW! I could not have asked for a better venue or Event Coordinating team. The Event team made viewing, renting and hosting a wedding easy and efficient and were helpful every step of the way. My husband and I loved that we could pick from several event spaces and had freedom to choose our vendors and did not have to use a preferred vendor list. It was a beautiful location, easily accessible and well within budget. We would absolutely recommend the Mellwood to anyone!
Reviewed on 06-01-2022
Ashlee Gregory (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-12-2022
Mellwood was the most perfect venue for our wedding. We were able to bring in all of our own vendors and they set up our room exactly the way we wanted. Our special day was perfect!
Reviewed on 31-12-2022
Wedding Date 17-12-2022
Mellwood was the most perfect venue for our wedding. We were able to bring in all of our own vendors and they set up our room exactly the way we wanted. Our special day was perfect!
Reviewed on 31-12-2022
Kenzi Surkin (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-05-2021
We had our ceremony and reception in the Van Gogh room and it turned out absolutely beautiful. Our point of contact changed midway through our planning process, and we struggled to get a response quite a few times. We also felt a little chastised at times by our point of contact, but we understand that she started this new job managing multiple event spaces during a global pandemic, so we give her credit for that. Mellwood is in an extremely ideal location and is absolutely beautiful.
Reviewed on 05-06-2021
Wedding Date 15-05-2021
We had our ceremony and reception in the Van Gogh room and it turned out absolutely beautiful. Our point of contact changed midway through our planning process, and we struggled to get a response quite a few times. We also felt a little chastised at times by our point of contact, but we understand that she started this new job managing multiple event spaces during a global pandemic, so we give her credit for that. Mellwood is in an extremely ideal location and is absolutely beautiful.
Reviewed on 05-06-2021
Paige Massey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2021
Easy to work with. Very accommodating. Beautiful venue.
Reviewed on 03-06-2021
Wedding Date 30-05-2021
Easy to work with. Very accommodating. Beautiful venue.
Reviewed on 03-06-2021
Kat B (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
We booked the Van Gogh room for our wedding reception and were overall very pleased with our choice! The industrial feel of Mellwood was a lovely contrast with some of our more traditional decór, and the gorgeous natural light that pours into the Van Gogh Room is a photographer’s dream. We had about 275 guests, and the large open space made it easy for everyone to move freely without being crowded. The tall ceilings and chandeliers make the room feel big and beautiful. There are some parts of Mellwood that are eye sores in my opinion, and the amount of construction that occurred during our weekend was not ideal (Mellwood told us when we booked our room that construction on their new room, which was next to ours, would be complete MONTHS before our reception. This did not happen in the slightest, which is why I’m not giving our experience 5 stars. In fact, they had to cancel events in their new space because it kept getting delayed - I feel sorry for the people who booked that room for a special occasion!).Overall, I would recommend this space to anyone looking to host an event!
Reviewed on 06-10-2019
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
We booked the Van Gogh room for our wedding reception and were overall very pleased with our choice! The industrial feel of Mellwood was a lovely contrast with some of our more traditional decór, and the gorgeous natural light that pours into the Van Gogh Room is a photographer’s dream. We had about 275 guests, and the large open space made it easy for everyone to move freely without being crowded. The tall ceilings and chandeliers make the room feel big and beautiful. There are some parts of Mellwood that are eye sores in my opinion, and the amount of construction that occurred during our weekend was not ideal (Mellwood told us when we booked our room that construction on their new room, which was next to ours, would be complete MONTHS before our reception. This did not happen in the slightest, which is why I’m not giving our experience 5 stars. In fact, they had to cancel events in their new space because it kept getting delayed - I feel sorry for the people who booked that room for a special occasion!).Overall, I would recommend this space to anyone looking to host an event!
Reviewed on 06-10-2019
Lisa Schwartz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
Our point of contact at Mellwood was very helpful and always replied promptly. She allowed us to set up in advance and had the floor plan ready to go prior to our arrival. She was very clear about all policies and we never had any issues.
Reviewed on 25-06-2019
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
Our point of contact at Mellwood was very helpful and always replied promptly. She allowed us to set up in advance and had the floor plan ready to go prior to our arrival. She was very clear about all policies and we never had any issues.
Reviewed on 25-06-2019
Callie Duncan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
I loved having my wedding in the pigment gallery! It was bright and beautiful! The art on the walls made decorating easy!
Reviewed on 05-06-2019
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
I loved having my wedding in the pigment gallery! It was bright and beautiful! The art on the walls made decorating easy!
Reviewed on 05-06-2019
Ashlee Brown (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2018
Mellwood was perfect for our wedding reception!! We had approximately 400 guest and there was plenty of room for everyone! They are very reasonably priced & they are one of the few vendors in the area that allow you to use your own caterer. I couldn’t imagine havymy reception at any other location.
Reviewed on 25-07-2018
Wedding Date 30-06-2018
Mellwood was perfect for our wedding reception!! We had approximately 400 guest and there was plenty of room for everyone! They are very reasonably priced & they are one of the few vendors in the area that allow you to use your own caterer. I couldn’t imagine havymy reception at any other location.
Reviewed on 25-07-2018
Lauren Barnett (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2018
We had our wedding reception in the Picasso room and everything was perfect. It was important for us to have a venue with an open vendor policy and lots of space, and this room allowed for both. Joalid was easy to work with, and out of all of the vendors I looked at, Mellwood gives you one of the longest time slots to have access to the room. This allowed my family to decorate the room early in the morning, have our reception last until midnight, and still gave us time to clean up after. More of the work is on you for this venue, but for financial and flexibility reasons, it was worth it to us. Also, it was 90+ degrees all day and humid outside and the room was kept cool all day long.
Reviewed on 20-07-2018
Wedding Date 29-06-2018
We had our wedding reception in the Picasso room and everything was perfect. It was important for us to have a venue with an open vendor policy and lots of space, and this room allowed for both. Joalid was easy to work with, and out of all of the vendors I looked at, Mellwood gives you one of the longest time slots to have access to the room. This allowed my family to decorate the room early in the morning, have our reception last until midnight, and still gave us time to clean up after. More of the work is on you for this venue, but for financial and flexibility reasons, it was worth it to us. Also, it was 90+ degrees all day and humid outside and the room was kept cool all day long.
Reviewed on 20-07-2018
Elizabeth Smith (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2018
This review is for the Monet room: While I really commend the staff at Mellwood for being professional and trying hard to make things go smoothly, this place has a few major issues. First, there are simply not enough electrical plugs for a 21st-century wedding! We had a photobooth, Deejay, and caterers and there were not enough plugs to install overhead hanging lights. We had Joella's cater (and they brought two waffle makers) and the outlets in the kitchen could not supply enough voltage for them and we kept tripping the breaker. The day of, there was no ladder even though we had requested one and we had to go track down a facilitator. Finally, one of my guests tripped over a loose tile on the floor and the whole tile section began to disintegrate! We had to cover it up with a doormat. So, you get what you pay for: the Monet room is a good price, but comes with major issues.
Reviewed on 27-06-2018
Wedding Date 23-06-2018
This review is for the Monet room: While I really commend the staff at Mellwood for being professional and trying hard to make things go smoothly, this place has a few major issues. First, there are simply not enough electrical plugs for a 21st-century wedding! We had a photobooth, Deejay, and caterers and there were not enough plugs to install overhead hanging lights. We had Joella's cater (and they brought two waffle makers) and the outlets in the kitchen could not supply enough voltage for them and we kept tripping the breaker. The day of, there was no ladder even though we had requested one and we had to go track down a facilitator. Finally, one of my guests tripped over a loose tile on the floor and the whole tile section began to disintegrate! We had to cover it up with a doormat. So, you get what you pay for: the Monet room is a good price, but comes with major issues.
Reviewed on 27-06-2018
Brittny Forren (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2018
Joalid was absolutely fantastic! However, there were issues along the way that make me disappointed in the venue and reliability. For instance, getting the venue to be open when we asked and were even told it would be as we prepared and planned leading up to the wedding was an issue. It was locked and had to keep rescheduling. The set up of the venue wasn’t followed through on correctly. (Chairs weren’t set up according to diagram). Then we reserved four bar top round tables for the courtyard from Mellwood instead of our rental company to make it easier for set up, which they confirmed they had, but day of the wedding Mellwood could only find three and just left it at that. I still haven’t heard back about being reimbursed for the linen and the table we rented that wasn’t ever used. So I could have had a worse experience but Joalid was their saving grace!!
Reviewed on 09-06-2018
Wedding Date 26-05-2018
Joalid was absolutely fantastic! However, there were issues along the way that make me disappointed in the venue and reliability. For instance, getting the venue to be open when we asked and were even told it would be as we prepared and planned leading up to the wedding was an issue. It was locked and had to keep rescheduling. The set up of the venue wasn’t followed through on correctly. (Chairs weren’t set up according to diagram). Then we reserved four bar top round tables for the courtyard from Mellwood instead of our rental company to make it easier for set up, which they confirmed they had, but day of the wedding Mellwood could only find three and just left it at that. I still haven’t heard back about being reimbursed for the linen and the table we rented that wasn’t ever used. So I could have had a worse experience but Joalid was their saving grace!!
Reviewed on 09-06-2018
Emily Turner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
My wedding was everything I wanted it to be and Mellwood is extremely easy to work with. If you're looking for a venue that is going to plan or coordinate your day for you, this is not the choice for you. This is an option for those who want to plan their own day and bring in whatever vendors/alcohol/music they choose. The cost was unbelievably affordable compared to other venues and allowed us to splurge on the things we really wanted. They do have someone who is available during business hours to answer any questions, and the Van Gogh room where we hosted both the ceremony and the reception was beautiful and perfect for our day!
Reviewed on 01-05-2018
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
My wedding was everything I wanted it to be and Mellwood is extremely easy to work with. If you're looking for a venue that is going to plan or coordinate your day for you, this is not the choice for you. This is an option for those who want to plan their own day and bring in whatever vendors/alcohol/music they choose. The cost was unbelievably affordable compared to other venues and allowed us to splurge on the things we really wanted. They do have someone who is available during business hours to answer any questions, and the Van Gogh room where we hosted both the ceremony and the reception was beautiful and perfect for our day!
Reviewed on 01-05-2018
Amanda D (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2016
Mellwood was such a beautiful venue for our reception. It was the perfect place for my wedding ideas to come to life. Everyone I worked with was great and always willing to help. I couldn't have made a better decision for my reception! It was beautiful.
Reviewed on 16-12-2016
Wedding Date 07-10-2016
Mellwood was such a beautiful venue for our reception. It was the perfect place for my wedding ideas to come to life. Everyone I worked with was great and always willing to help. I couldn't have made a better decision for my reception! It was beautiful.
Reviewed on 16-12-2016
Jordan Linkenberg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-11-2016
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception in the Picasso room back in November. It was PERFECT!!! Our guests told us they loved how convenient everything was. And we loved that we could bring any outside vendor we wanted! I cannot recommend Mellwood enough to any bride and groom-to-be!!
Reviewed on 08-12-2016
Wedding Date 12-11-2016
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception in the Picasso room back in November. It was PERFECT!!! Our guests told us they loved how convenient everything was. And we loved that we could bring any outside vendor we wanted! I cannot recommend Mellwood enough to any bride and groom-to-be!!
Reviewed on 08-12-2016
Crystal Davidson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-05-2016
We had our Wedding/Reception in Rm 1 and it was perfect for pictures! The bar was an awesome feature to have and made it easier for the bartenders to serve. I had a lot of questions through out the process as we planned a whole year and a half in advance and they always returned my emails with quickness and were very polite any time I visited. I'm so happy we picked this venue.
Reviewed on 01-06-2016
Wedding Date 14-05-2016
We had our Wedding/Reception in Rm 1 and it was perfect for pictures! The bar was an awesome feature to have and made it easier for the bartenders to serve. I had a lot of questions through out the process as we planned a whole year and a half in advance and they always returned my emails with quickness and were very polite any time I visited. I'm so happy we picked this venue.
Reviewed on 01-06-2016
Whitney DeBroka (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2015
We had our ceremony and reception for 300 guests in Event Room 3 and it was perfect! We especially appreciated the freedom to use our own caterer and to supply the alcohol, which significantly helped with the cost compared to other venues. The room was gorgeous and we couldn't have been happier with our courtyard ceremony.
Reviewed on 22-10-2015
Wedding Date 10-10-2015
We had our ceremony and reception for 300 guests in Event Room 3 and it was perfect! We especially appreciated the freedom to use our own caterer and to supply the alcohol, which significantly helped with the cost compared to other venues. The room was gorgeous and we couldn't have been happier with our courtyard ceremony.
Reviewed on 22-10-2015
Kacie McKee (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-04-2014
We scheduled our date almost 2 years in advance, and everything seemed very easy. The facilitator was very friendly. She had mentioned something about a damage deposit and something about an insurance policy. It was never clarified that this insurance policy she mentioned would cost extra. So 60 days before our event we had to pay for an event liability insurance that we werent originally planning on. So please clarify this with her before you sign anything! \r\rThat way you can maintain your budget. Also, if you book event room 1 or 2, you will have to share your bathroom with the other event. That was never mentioned. Other than that, everything was beautiful and everyone was great to work with.\r\r We had a medical issue during our reception which made it impossible to get all of our stuff out by the 2:00 am cutoff time. The facilitator allowed us to keep our stuff there overnight until someone could come get it all. \r\rGreat venue if you want to choose all of your vendors, no set list that you have to choose from. You may also host your own bar, which proved to be much cheaper than hiring a bar service. Your booking includes tables, chairs and they will set it up the way you want it.
Reviewed on 05-05-2014
Wedding Date 05-04-2014
We scheduled our date almost 2 years in advance, and everything seemed very easy. The facilitator was very friendly. She had mentioned something about a damage deposit and something about an insurance policy. It was never clarified that this insurance policy she mentioned would cost extra. So 60 days before our event we had to pay for an event liability insurance that we werent originally planning on. So please clarify this with her before you sign anything! \r\rThat way you can maintain your budget. Also, if you book event room 1 or 2, you will have to share your bathroom with the other event. That was never mentioned. Other than that, everything was beautiful and everyone was great to work with.\r\r We had a medical issue during our reception which made it impossible to get all of our stuff out by the 2:00 am cutoff time. The facilitator allowed us to keep our stuff there overnight until someone could come get it all. \r\rGreat venue if you want to choose all of your vendors, no set list that you have to choose from. You may also host your own bar, which proved to be much cheaper than hiring a bar service. Your booking includes tables, chairs and they will set it up the way you want it.
Reviewed on 05-05-2014
Alexandra (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-08-2013
I had a great experience with Mellwood Art Center. Everything was set up and ready for my creative eye. My only real complaint, although minor, was that I had sent in the setup 10 days before and received a confirmation of it, but then was told it never came. It was no big deal, but a tiny bit inconvenient. Also, it would be nice to have had a cooler at the bar in event room 3. It was a pain to drag the liquor and ice all the way from one side to the other. I also had no idea the ice was included? Ohh and I knew that we had until 2 am to leave, but never knew that our $500 deposit depended on it. Just things to consider before booking. Other than that, I loved my beautiful ceremony and the amazing space offered. The wedding was worth all the small things and I wouldn't change the venue at all!!!!
Reviewed on 25-09-2013
Wedding Date 30-08-2013
I had a great experience with Mellwood Art Center. Everything was set up and ready for my creative eye. My only real complaint, although minor, was that I had sent in the setup 10 days before and received a confirmation of it, but then was told it never came. It was no big deal, but a tiny bit inconvenient. Also, it would be nice to have had a cooler at the bar in event room 3. It was a pain to drag the liquor and ice all the way from one side to the other. I also had no idea the ice was included? Ohh and I knew that we had until 2 am to leave, but never knew that our $500 deposit depended on it. Just things to consider before booking. Other than that, I loved my beautiful ceremony and the amazing space offered. The wedding was worth all the small things and I wouldn't change the venue at all!!!!
Reviewed on 25-09-2013
Stacey Carter (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2013
I got married in event room 3 at Mellwood and my wedding was beautiful. I love the chandeliers in this room, the courtyard, the size of the bar, and the size of the room. It's also nice because you can bring in your own liquor and choose whatever caterer you want. With that being said, other than the chandeliers our wedding was beautiful because we made it that way. When you rent Mellwood you are renting the space and that's pretty much it. They provide tables and chairs but beyond that they do not provide any other services. It can really be a beautiful venue but as it is a very plain room expect to budget more for decorations.
Reviewed on 13-08-2013
Wedding Date 27-07-2013
I got married in event room 3 at Mellwood and my wedding was beautiful. I love the chandeliers in this room, the courtyard, the size of the bar, and the size of the room. It's also nice because you can bring in your own liquor and choose whatever caterer you want. With that being said, other than the chandeliers our wedding was beautiful because we made it that way. When you rent Mellwood you are renting the space and that's pretty much it. They provide tables and chairs but beyond that they do not provide any other services. It can really be a beautiful venue but as it is a very plain room expect to budget more for decorations.
Reviewed on 13-08-2013
Stephanie Ellison (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-06-2013
Mellwood Arts Center is a perfect place! you can make it exactly the way you want and everyone there is really nice and friendly
Reviewed on 11-07-2013
Wedding Date 21-06-2013
Mellwood Arts Center is a perfect place! you can make it exactly the way you want and everyone there is really nice and friendly
Reviewed on 11-07-2013
Mindy Payne (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-12-2012
We used the large room an draped it off due to not being able to use the courtyard for a cocktail hour. Room was perfect. Scooter can be difficult but overall the room was great!
Reviewed on 31-12-2012
Wedding Date 15-12-2012
We used the large room an draped it off due to not being able to use the courtyard for a cocktail hour. Room was perfect. Scooter can be difficult but overall the room was great!
Reviewed on 31-12-2012
Arianna Hisle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-12-2012
Everything was perfect & wonderful. It's a lovely place to have your special day.
Reviewed on 29-12-2012
Wedding Date 01-12-2012
Everything was perfect & wonderful. It's a lovely place to have your special day.
Reviewed on 29-12-2012
Ashley McIntyre (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-11-2012
Mellwood is a beautiful venue. The time you have to set up is great!
Reviewed on 01-12-2012
Wedding Date 16-11-2012
Mellwood is a beautiful venue. The time you have to set up is great!
Reviewed on 01-12-2012
Mary Ray (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-10-2012
I love Mellwood for the price and when we went to tour they were UNBELIEVABLY nice; however, once they got my deposit - they were less so. They were very rude the few times I had to call and even threatened to kick me out of the room a month before my date. They know they have the best rates in town and can book their rooms no matter what so they behave that way. I was in the small room that has very little decoration so you'll have to put in effort to make it nice but I loved the way it looked day of. Overall, everything worked out but they were the biggest problem up to the wedding.
Reviewed on 12-11-2012
Wedding Date 26-10-2012
I love Mellwood for the price and when we went to tour they were UNBELIEVABLY nice; however, once they got my deposit - they were less so. They were very rude the few times I had to call and even threatened to kick me out of the room a month before my date. They know they have the best rates in town and can book their rooms no matter what so they behave that way. I was in the small room that has very little decoration so you'll have to put in effort to make it nice but I loved the way it looked day of. Overall, everything worked out but they were the biggest problem up to the wedding.
Reviewed on 12-11-2012
Danielle Ray (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2012
i would give 5 stars bc The venue it self was beautiful but the lady who takes care of renting is horrible! Her name is scooter and she was very rude to both me and my husband on two seperate occasions. If you don't have to deal with her you are set!
Reviewed on 24-10-2012
Wedding Date 05-10-2012
i would give 5 stars bc The venue it self was beautiful but the lady who takes care of renting is horrible! Her name is scooter and she was very rude to both me and my husband on two seperate occasions. If you don't have to deal with her you are set!
Reviewed on 24-10-2012
Annie Grantz (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2012
Pluses: great space, tables and chairs provided, nice outdoor space, huge bar, able to make it what you want, rental hours start early and go late (makes for easier set up and take down). \r\rMinuses: Lost deposit because of \"damages\" but can't be proven that they happened the night of my reception...our word vs. theirs
Reviewed on 21-10-2012
Wedding Date 06-10-2012
Pluses: great space, tables and chairs provided, nice outdoor space, huge bar, able to make it what you want, rental hours start early and go late (makes for easier set up and take down). \r\rMinuses: Lost deposit because of \"damages\" but can't be proven that they happened the night of my reception...our word vs. theirs
Reviewed on 21-10-2012
Maggie Mastrolia (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2012
Venue was beautiful and accommodated our guests very comfortably. Staff was great to work with. Loved having access to the venue all day.
Reviewed on 01-10-2012
Wedding Date 08-09-2012
Venue was beautiful and accommodated our guests very comfortably. Staff was great to work with. Loved having access to the venue all day.
Reviewed on 01-10-2012
Joel cox (groom) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2012
The location, atmosphere, and price is all great. You can pick your own caterer, bartender, or do it all yourself, byob, or whatever. which was great for us. The catere at the Mellwood cafe was awesome and very reasonable. \rthe bad side is that everything has to be out by 2 am. which may not sound bad at first, but remember this... after the wedding and reception when everyone is heading out, someone has to stay and clean and take down decorations. whether it be the decorator, friends, or, more than likely, you.. when you want to be going back to hotel or wherever, you are stuck cleaning.. if you decide to have delivery and pick up, you will be charged a minimum of a 500 pick up fee because scooter wont even let vendors pick up next day, so for every service you have, you will have to pay premium because of this, which really takes away from the wonderful place that it is.
Reviewed on 25-06-2012
Wedding Date 27-05-2012
The location, atmosphere, and price is all great. You can pick your own caterer, bartender, or do it all yourself, byob, or whatever. which was great for us. The catere at the Mellwood cafe was awesome and very reasonable. \rthe bad side is that everything has to be out by 2 am. which may not sound bad at first, but remember this... after the wedding and reception when everyone is heading out, someone has to stay and clean and take down decorations. whether it be the decorator, friends, or, more than likely, you.. when you want to be going back to hotel or wherever, you are stuck cleaning.. if you decide to have delivery and pick up, you will be charged a minimum of a 500 pick up fee because scooter wont even let vendors pick up next day, so for every service you have, you will have to pay premium because of this, which really takes away from the wonderful place that it is.
Reviewed on 25-06-2012
jessica sullivan (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
I loved the space but the staff wasn't helpful and they were very rude. Twords the end the manager placed charges that were not discussed when we signed the contract.
Reviewed on 19-06-2012
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
I loved the space but the staff wasn't helpful and they were very rude. Twords the end the manager placed charges that were not discussed when we signed the contract.
Reviewed on 19-06-2012
Tara Krush (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2012
Really pretty venue that was large enough and easy enough to find to handle all my guest. It was very nice to bring in anything I wanted and to have the place from 8am-2am. It was a one time cost without any hidden fees. I had a lot of family help to set up and take down you lease the room and everything is your responsbility.It fills up fast and we were forced to have a Friday wedding and you do not get another day for rehersal but other then that I would 100% recommend
Reviewed on 14-05-2012
Wedding Date 27-04-2012
Really pretty venue that was large enough and easy enough to find to handle all my guest. It was very nice to bring in anything I wanted and to have the place from 8am-2am. It was a one time cost without any hidden fees. I had a lot of family help to set up and take down you lease the room and everything is your responsbility.It fills up fast and we were forced to have a Friday wedding and you do not get another day for rehersal but other then that I would 100% recommend
Reviewed on 14-05-2012
Lara Garrity (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-01-2012
The space at Mellwood was BEAUTIFUL and easy to decorate (I was in event room 1). The people at Mellwood were very helpful and organized.
Reviewed on 02-02-2012
Wedding Date 07-01-2012
The space at Mellwood was BEAUTIFUL and easy to decorate (I was in event room 1). The people at Mellwood were very helpful and organized.
Reviewed on 02-02-2012
a member (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
This staff for Mellwood was truly unprofessional. Fiance and I went in pretty much settled on the location but spoke with someone so rude that we left feeling the complete opposite. \r\rI thought I was alone in feeling bothered but fiance actually said as we left that the woman was so rude he didn't want to have our reception there.\r\rThey would not make a set time with us for an appointment. They treated us like a pest the instant we told them that we wanted to use the smaller room. We were having a smaller wedding!\rWe discussed that we wanted the wedding and ceremony in same place with people seated at tables and the woman rudely told us that it was an outdated ceremony type and not a good use of the room. Then proceeded to pitch a room that was entirely too large and would've looked deserted.\r\rWhen inquiring about the rules and regulations she had the nerve to say, \"We may LOOK like a mom and pop company but we're a professional business!\"\r\rHer attitude, dress, and general demeanor said entirely otherwise-- at least as far as professionalism is concerned.\r\rThey may have decent pricing but it wasn't enough for us to deal with nasty people. Look elsewhere.
Reviewed on 31-01-2012
This staff for Mellwood was truly unprofessional. Fiance and I went in pretty much settled on the location but spoke with someone so rude that we left feeling the complete opposite. \r\rI thought I was alone in feeling bothered but fiance actually said as we left that the woman was so rude he didn't want to have our reception there.\r\rThey would not make a set time with us for an appointment. They treated us like a pest the instant we told them that we wanted to use the smaller room. We were having a smaller wedding!\rWe discussed that we wanted the wedding and ceremony in same place with people seated at tables and the woman rudely told us that it was an outdated ceremony type and not a good use of the room. Then proceeded to pitch a room that was entirely too large and would've looked deserted.\r\rWhen inquiring about the rules and regulations she had the nerve to say, \"We may LOOK like a mom and pop company but we're a professional business!\"\r\rHer attitude, dress, and general demeanor said entirely otherwise-- at least as far as professionalism is concerned.\r\rThey may have decent pricing but it wasn't enough for us to deal with nasty people. Look elsewhere.
Reviewed on 31-01-2012
Erin Maguire (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2011
Loved having our reception at Mellwood. We were allowed to bring any vendor we wanted and it all worked out very well. We decorated some but the space is so amazing it doesn't need much.
Reviewed on 18-01-2012
Wedding Date 31-12-2011
Loved having our reception at Mellwood. We were allowed to bring any vendor we wanted and it all worked out very well. We decorated some but the space is so amazing it doesn't need much.
Reviewed on 18-01-2012
Lauren Bosche (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-12-2011
Mellwood Art Center is a very flexible venue for the bride who wants all the control! There is no planner, no vendor lists, no decoration restrictions, and great scenery. We were in Event Room 1 and were able to get the ceremony and the reception in the same room easily with 160 guests. You get the room all day (8am-2am) at a price that beats most venues that only give you 4 hours. Only hang up is that it is difficult to schedule free rehearsal time. Thankfully, the staff bent over backwards to make it work for us.
Reviewed on 03-01-2012
Wedding Date 17-12-2011
Mellwood Art Center is a very flexible venue for the bride who wants all the control! There is no planner, no vendor lists, no decoration restrictions, and great scenery. We were in Event Room 1 and were able to get the ceremony and the reception in the same room easily with 160 guests. You get the room all day (8am-2am) at a price that beats most venues that only give you 4 hours. Only hang up is that it is difficult to schedule free rehearsal time. Thankfully, the staff bent over backwards to make it work for us.
Reviewed on 03-01-2012
Michelle Hoffman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2011
Mellwood is the best venue we could have picked. They give you all day access to the room, was very reasonably priced, and didn't have restrictions on outside vendors. We had the space to turn the room into exactly what we dreamed of and made our day very special.
Reviewed on 17-11-2011
Wedding Date 22-10-2011
Mellwood is the best venue we could have picked. They give you all day access to the room, was very reasonably priced, and didn't have restrictions on outside vendors. We had the space to turn the room into exactly what we dreamed of and made our day very special.
Reviewed on 17-11-2011
Adreanna Bartholome (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-10-2011
Mellwood Art Center was the perfect location for our wedding and reception. The cost is very reasonable and they do not have a catering list! You are able to get into the event room at 8am on the day of the event and do not have to be out until 2am. We were able to save considerable money by decorating ourselves. You can also purchase event liability insurance which allows you to purchase and serve your own alcohol...another huge money saver. They are very helpful in recommending vendors and I was very pleased with the suggestions. The atmosphere is unique and a good choice for a couple looking to bring character to their wedding.
Reviewed on 13-11-2011
Wedding Date 28-10-2011
Mellwood Art Center was the perfect location for our wedding and reception. The cost is very reasonable and they do not have a catering list! You are able to get into the event room at 8am on the day of the event and do not have to be out until 2am. We were able to save considerable money by decorating ourselves. You can also purchase event liability insurance which allows you to purchase and serve your own alcohol...another huge money saver. They are very helpful in recommending vendors and I was very pleased with the suggestions. The atmosphere is unique and a good choice for a couple looking to bring character to their wedding.
Reviewed on 13-11-2011
Nicole Ballard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2011
We had our ceremony and reception in Event Room #1 at Mellwood Arts Center. Both of us fell in love with the place the first time we walked through it!! There were so many unique and interesting things to look at and be a part of. It was wonderful to have a venue that had an open caterer and bar option. We did not have to choose from a list they had compiled. The fee for the room also includes tables and chairs that should be sufficient in meeting all of needs. Mellwood will have these all laid out according to a diagram you will give them a few weeks out from the wedding, so that was one less thing that we had to do the day of the wedding.\rIt would have been nice to be able to decorate the day/night before, but this is not offered due to the rental times (someone probably has the room booked the night before and the night after your event). \rOverall, a beautiful venue (that you can make your own with your decor) at reasonable cost!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2011
Wedding Date 14-10-2011
We had our ceremony and reception in Event Room #1 at Mellwood Arts Center. Both of us fell in love with the place the first time we walked through it!! There were so many unique and interesting things to look at and be a part of. It was wonderful to have a venue that had an open caterer and bar option. We did not have to choose from a list they had compiled. The fee for the room also includes tables and chairs that should be sufficient in meeting all of needs. Mellwood will have these all laid out according to a diagram you will give them a few weeks out from the wedding, so that was one less thing that we had to do the day of the wedding.\rIt would have been nice to be able to decorate the day/night before, but this is not offered due to the rental times (someone probably has the room booked the night before and the night after your event). \rOverall, a beautiful venue (that you can make your own with your decor) at reasonable cost!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2011
Sarah Grote (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2011
We rented event space #3. It was a really pretty room and they are really flexible with vendors. You can do almost anything you want. The down side is the customer service. They treat you as though they are doing you a favor by renting the space to you. I felt like I was treated much differently before I put down a deposit and signed a contract.
Reviewed on 09-10-2011
Wedding Date 04-09-2011
We rented event space #3. It was a really pretty room and they are really flexible with vendors. You can do almost anything you want. The down side is the customer service. They treat you as though they are doing you a favor by renting the space to you. I felt like I was treated much differently before I put down a deposit and signed a contract.
Reviewed on 09-10-2011
Vickie Hauswald (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-09-2011
I LOVED our reception venue, but my only complaint was based on the same reason I had originally picked this venue; it was budget friendly and a big enough space to hold all of the 350 people on our guest list. BUT b/c they were budget friendly, they provided nothing but some tables and chairs. Which left us finding decorations, bar's, tables for the buffet, gifts, etc., and also we were required to put up and take down everything we brought ourselves. And even though our wedding was a Friday night (and there was nothing in the room on that Thursday before us) we couldn't get in the room to set up until 8am on the day of the wedding. This meant all of my family volunteers and my mom and dad were both not able to spend the day with me, but instead spent it waiting for the other vendors to get there to set up, trying to get everything set up and looking nice for the reception, and since pictures were at 2pm, this gave them from 8am-12p before they had to leave to get ready for pictures. AND on top of everything else, b/c Mellwood doesn't have any staff that coordinate the other vendor deliveries or make sure that no one is in your room before the wedding, we had to hire someone to sit there in the reception room to ensure nothing was stolen or messed with!!!\r\rWhile it's nice to save money, it would have been leaps and bounds easier if I had had a wedding coordinator to take care of all of those little details that ended up being a pretty big headache on our wedding day...
Reviewed on 06-10-2011
Wedding Date 16-09-2011
I LOVED our reception venue, but my only complaint was based on the same reason I had originally picked this venue; it was budget friendly and a big enough space to hold all of the 350 people on our guest list. BUT b/c they were budget friendly, they provided nothing but some tables and chairs. Which left us finding decorations, bar's, tables for the buffet, gifts, etc., and also we were required to put up and take down everything we brought ourselves. And even though our wedding was a Friday night (and there was nothing in the room on that Thursday before us) we couldn't get in the room to set up until 8am on the day of the wedding. This meant all of my family volunteers and my mom and dad were both not able to spend the day with me, but instead spent it waiting for the other vendors to get there to set up, trying to get everything set up and looking nice for the reception, and since pictures were at 2pm, this gave them from 8am-12p before they had to leave to get ready for pictures. AND on top of everything else, b/c Mellwood doesn't have any staff that coordinate the other vendor deliveries or make sure that no one is in your room before the wedding, we had to hire someone to sit there in the reception room to ensure nothing was stolen or messed with!!!\r\rWhile it's nice to save money, it would have been leaps and bounds easier if I had had a wedding coordinator to take care of all of those little details that ended up being a pretty big headache on our wedding day...
Reviewed on 06-10-2011
Allison Hartlage (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2011
My husband and I had our reception there and we loved it. It was clean and the people there worked with us to make it a wonderful night.
Reviewed on 01-10-2011
Wedding Date 27-08-2011
My husband and I had our reception there and we loved it. It was clean and the people there worked with us to make it a wonderful night.
Reviewed on 01-10-2011
Kara Gossom (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2011
We used Event Room #1, which was the middle sized room, and had about 150-200 guests. This room was the perfect size to have both the ceremony and reception. I loved that Mellwood allows you to use whatever catering service you choose. We had the room from 8am until 1am which was great! My only complaint was that we weren't able to rehearse there because the room was booked for the night before. Other than that everything was great! There is plenty of parking and easy access for other vendors. Also, Mellwood Art Center contains many wedding related vendors such as a wonderful decorator and jewelry shops.
Reviewed on 22-08-2011
Wedding Date 05-08-2011
We used Event Room #1, which was the middle sized room, and had about 150-200 guests. This room was the perfect size to have both the ceremony and reception. I loved that Mellwood allows you to use whatever catering service you choose. We had the room from 8am until 1am which was great! My only complaint was that we weren't able to rehearse there because the room was booked for the night before. Other than that everything was great! There is plenty of parking and easy access for other vendors. Also, Mellwood Art Center contains many wedding related vendors such as a wonderful decorator and jewelry shops.
Reviewed on 22-08-2011
Heather Greason (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2011
What a cool atmosphere and backdrop for photos! they are very nice to work with as well. I liked the smaller room 2 which was perfect for my size 100+ reception. The black floor, mirrors, ceiling and lighting was amazing with hanging lanterns and lights around columns. Magical.
Reviewed on 02-08-2011
Wedding Date 16-07-2011
What a cool atmosphere and backdrop for photos! they are very nice to work with as well. I liked the smaller room 2 which was perfect for my size 100+ reception. The black floor, mirrors, ceiling and lighting was amazing with hanging lanterns and lights around columns. Magical.
Reviewed on 02-08-2011
Ashley Borden (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2011
We were in Event room 3. The courtyard was gorgeous! The room was a little stuffy during set up so we called the maintenance staff & he was there in less than 5 minutes. Some people have trouble with Scooter (event coordinator) but we didn't have any issues. You can use ANY vendor you want and can stock your own bar!
Reviewed on 25-07-2011
Wedding Date 08-07-2011
We were in Event room 3. The courtyard was gorgeous! The room was a little stuffy during set up so we called the maintenance staff & he was there in less than 5 minutes. Some people have trouble with Scooter (event coordinator) but we didn't have any issues. You can use ANY vendor you want and can stock your own bar!
Reviewed on 25-07-2011
Jenny Lane (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2011
What an amazing setting for a wedding! The place has a vintage and artsy feel that can be utilized...or transformed into something more elegant. The ability to bring in your own alcohol is a HUGE savings, and the staff is incredibly easy to work with.
Reviewed on 08-06-2011
Wedding Date 21-05-2011
What an amazing setting for a wedding! The place has a vintage and artsy feel that can be utilized...or transformed into something more elegant. The ability to bring in your own alcohol is a HUGE savings, and the staff is incredibly easy to work with.
Reviewed on 08-06-2011
Erica Basile-Skinner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-10-2010
We had our reception here. Scooter was very easy to work with! You can use any caterer and even bring your own alcohol, provided you obtain an insurance policy to cover it. The space is open to lots of creative decor and beautiful photographs! We used Ballroom 1. Loved it!
Reviewed on 19-11-2010
45 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.29 out of 5.0Wedding Date 30-10-2010
We had our reception here. Scooter was very easy to work with! You can use any caterer and even bring your own alcohol, provided you obtain an insurance policy to cover it. The space is open to lots of creative decor and beautiful photographs! We used Ballroom 1. Loved it!
Reviewed on 19-11-2010
Contact Info for Mellwood Art Center
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/mellwoodartcenter | |
| X (Twitter) | 1860mellwoodave |
| Mellwood Art Center | |
| mellwoodartcenter | |
| Website | www.mellwoodartcenter.com |
| Phone | (502) 895-3650 |
| Address | 1860 Mellwood Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206 |
| john@mellwoodartcenter.com |
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