Weddings & Private Events

Few venues in the world can say they have been immortalized in classic literature, let alone venues in the Louisville area. Thanks to F. Scott Fitzgerald who set a scene in The Great Gatsby in our Grand Ballroom, The Seelbach Hilton can. That's why we attract events ranging from weddings to family reunions from people seeking a fairytale setting sure to capture imaginations and memories that will last a lifetime.

Weddings & Receptions

You'll be the belle of the ball with a wedding in one of our elegant and historic event spaces. Choose the perfect ambiance — from our classic Grand Ballroom, the wedding reception venue captured in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, to the one-of-a-kind Rathskeller, made of rare Rookwood Pottery. Southern hospitality and turn-of-the-century décor will create an enchanting environment for the perfect day.

• Medallion Ballroom
  Turn your wedding into a ball worthy of a princess! As the largest space of its kind in Kentucky, this charming ballroom offers stately elegance and up to 8,678 square feet of space. Located just off the Main Lobby, the Medallion Ballroom features 20-foot ceilings, grand chandeliers and glamorous gold décor. The ballroom, recently constructed in 1995, provides modern technology, including a state-of-the-art sound system and electronically controlled lighting. The Medallion Ballroom can accommodate up to 650 guests for a sit-down dinner.

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• Grand Ballroom
  Featured in "The Great Gatsby" as the setting for Tom and Daisy Buchanan's wedding, the Seelbach's Grand Ballroom offers poetic grace and a magical mood. Turn-of-the-century décor in gold and cobalt, crystal chandeliers, and palladium windows overlooking picturesque Louisville will enthrall your guests. A t-shaped design with 4,900 square feet of space is ideal for dancing and socializing. Invite 150 to 250 guests for a refined reception that will live forever in happy memories.

Floor Plan & Capacity Chart

For more information, contact (502) 585-3200.

• Rathskeller
  Constructed of beautiful Rookwood Pottery in 1907, this Bavarian-style work of art, offering 4,200 square feet of space, is the only room of its kind in the world. Décor includes an arched, red-tinted terra-cotta ceiling. Tile designs depict walled cities in the Rhenish region of Germany, where the hotel's founders, Otto and Louis Seelbach, were born. For almost 100 years, this room has been an intimate spot for social gatherings. Today, the Rathskeller is the perfect place for a romantic reception of 100 to 150 people.

Floor Plan & Capacity Chart

For more information, contact (502) 585-3200.

• Mezzanine Ballroom
  This Ballroom, built in 1995, is a miniature of our larger Medallion Ballroom, offering 3,400-square feet of space, modern lighting and contemporary décor. This handsome ballroom offers classic style for an intimate wedding of 100 to 150 guests. This ballroom is also ideal for beautiful ceremonies for up to 250 guests with a windowed alcove creating a natural altar.

Floor Plan & Capacity Chart

For more information, contact (502) 585-3200.