The Thoroughbred Center

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,500 for off-peak dates, and $2,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Stableview Hall - Seats 300 An indoor ceremony and reception space originally built as a holding area for Thoroughbreds prior to auctions. Stableview Hall seats 300 guests and features exposed rafters, white brick walls, concrete floors, market lighting, original barn wood, bridal suites on-site, heating, prep kitchen, and an open catering policy. The Horseman's Lounge - Seats 125 An indoor ceremony and reception space. The Horseman's Lounge seats 125 guests and features hardwood floors, vintage chandelier, large original fireplace, heat and A/C, prep kitchen, and an open catering policy. The Paddock - Accommodates 200 An outdoor ceremony and reception space. The Paddock accommodates up to 200 guests for ceremony or cocktail hour and up to 150 guests for a seated reception. The Paddock features a whimsical archway entrance, wishing well, scenic view of rolling pastures, bridal suites on-site, prep kitchen, and an open catering policy.

Seated guest capacity

  • 20-400

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Industrial Spaces
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
3380 Paris Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

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The Paddock

A sweet Kentucky courtyard overlooking neighboring horse farms and rolling Bluegrass hills.

An outdoor ceremony and reception space. The Paddock accommodates up to 200 guests for ceremony or cocktail hour and up to 150 guests for a seated reception. The Paddock features a whimsical archway entrance, wishing well, scenic view of rolling pastures, bridal suites on-site, prep kitchen, and an open catering policy.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Wedding investment for The Paddock starts at $1,500

Available services that can be provided by The Thoroughbred Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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    •Maija B.•Jun 23, 2024

    We had our wedding at the Thoroughbred Center back in April of this year. I couldn't be more pleased with how everything went. The venue itself has so many different options/packages/flexibilities that will match any vision that you are wanting for any event. The staff was very friendly and professional. They insured that everything was going accordingly and took the stress off my Husband and I from the moment we arrived through the last minute. The venue and facilities were well kept and clean. The bar staff was quick and personable. We highly recommend The Thoroughbred Center for not only a Wedding but for any other event as well!

  • So smooth and easy!!!

    •Verified review
    •Courtney and L.•Oct 29, 2020

    The Thoroughbred Center was SO wonderful to work with! Emily was absolutely awesome and helped us so much. She happily answered all of my many questions, was effective and easy to communicate with, and so accommodating! Everything went so smoothly. The venue is beautiful itself, the people are great, all around 10 out of 10!! I cannot recommend the Thoroughbred Center enough!

  • Couldn’t imagine a better wedding venue

    •Verified review
    •Morgan and C.•Oct 22, 2020

    We had our ceremony and reception in the paddock and it was perfect. I’m not much of a planner and Emily made sure that everything I hadn’t thought of was addressed. The venue was affordable, easy to work with, and gorgeous. Highly recommend!

  • Great venue for any event!

    •Verified review
    •Katlyn•Oct 22, 2020

    We love working with Emily, Sammie & their team at the Thoroughbred Center. Their communication, promptness and accuracy are the key to make any event perfect.

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