Welcome to Red River Gorge, where we offer the most beautiful venues for the outdoor wedding you’ve dreamed of.
Nestled amidst the majestic beauty of Kentucky's Red River Gorge, exchange vows under the trees in a fairytale ceremony surrounded by your loved ones. Let us help you create a wedding that’s as unique and special as your lives together.
Our team of wedding planners is dedicated to making your wedding day everything you want. We make the process simple and easy so you can relax and fully experience the best day of your life without having to manage it. Elegant and affordable wedding packages include venue, reception, lodging, and more.
Whether you want an indoor or outdoor ceremony, Cliffview offers astounding Red River Gorge views, comfortable lodging for your entire party, and a decorated reception hall. For an elegant and magical forest ceremony, Hemlock Springs is one of Kentucky’s most unforgettable outdoor wedding venues.
The Red River Gorge is a unique, stunning destination for your special day. Whether your dream wedding is an intimate affair or a grand event, we have the locations and resources to make your dream wedding a reality. Our job is handling all the intricate details. Yours is to soak up the love, the fresh air, and the magic of the forest. Those are the memories that will never leave you. To love, nature, and fresh beginnings!
“ We had the privilege of celebrating our marriage at Cliffview and from the very beginning, we both had the best time in this beautiful place. Lodging, the stunning ceremony deck overlooking the mountains, and the reception area all in one space was perfect.”
For the grand romantic wedding you’ve been imagining, The Reception Hall offers two options to bring your vision to reality. The Blissful and The My Special Day packages both offer exceptional panoramic views of Red River Gorge, a beautiful and rustic reception hall, with catering, bartending, and photography included. The Blissful also includes a catered rehearsal dinner and two-nights’ lodging at one of five beautiful nearby locations.
Up to 200 guests
Overlook Point ceremony site
Chair and table set up with linens of your choice
Catered reception
Bartending services
Photography
DJ services for ceremony and reception
Onsite event staff
Offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Turn your wedding weekend into a vacation your guests and bridal party will never forget, set against the beauty of Red River Gorge. Exchange rings at a breathtaking outdoor ceremony site, then dance into your new life with your loved ones at your side. The newly appointed Banquet Hall is the perfect space for up to 80 guests to enjoy an evening celebrating the beginning of your lives together.
Celebrate all weekend long in one of our two Luxury Retreat Cabins.
Offering a self-contained venue for your special day, you and your guests can turn your wedding into a weekend vacation. Exchange rings under the rustic and beautiful Wedding Arbor, then head back to the cabin for a catered reception full of laughter, dancing, and all your favorite people.
Take the celebration through the weekend with game rooms, home movie theaters, and extra-large hot tubs.
Up to 80 guests
Outdoor Wedding Deck ceremony site
Newly appointed Banquet Hall
Chair and table set up with linens of your choice
Photography
DJ services for ceremony and reception
Catered rehearsal dinner & reception
Exclusive use of Cliffview Lodge
Lodging at Cliffview Lodge for up to 64 overnight guests
Continental breakfast each morning for Lodge guests
Onsite Event Staff
Up to 40 guests
2 Nights Lodging at a Retreat Luxury Cabin (11 bedrooms)
Outdoor Wedding Arch ceremony site
Chair and table set up with linens of your choice
Photography
DJ services for ceremony and reception
Catered rehearsal dinner & reception
Onsite Event Staff
An onsite team will prepare fully attended buffet meals for each wedding event.
Catered Rehearsal Dinner Buffet
Catered Reception Buffet
Our affordable wedding packages can include wedding venue, lodging, catering, and more.
Full Weekend Packages
Three Ceremony Spaces to choose from Photography Services
DJ for ceremony & reception
Ceremony and Reception Decor
Bartending and Catering
Expert Wedding Planner
Camp Fire & Smores Bar
Booth
“A month ago we had our ceremony at Hemlock Springs and it was perfect! Melanie and Ann Marie were very accommodating towards me through my entire experience working with them. I had multiple questions and changes along my planning. They were quick with responses, friendly and very professional.
Thank you for a beautiful day.”
For larger weddings that are unique and customizable to your fairytale dream, The Hemlock is our most popular package, designed to make the entire event simple and easy so you can relax and soak up the love and fresh air.
Up to 100 guests
Gorgeous Bridal Suite & dressing rooms
Bridal Suite Welcome Basket and Mimosas
Forest Ceremony Site
Access to hundreds of decor items
Specialty Lighting, Drapery
Lawn games
Oak Dance Floor
Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday
If you’re looking for an intimate celebration that’s pre-planed and fabulously styled, we've got you covered with The Posh Pop Up package. Our team of expert wedding planners make your special day simple and easy. You just have to show up in all your radiance for the woodland wedding of your dreams.
The wedding of your dreams without all the fuss so you can focus on what matters most: celebrating the beginning of your lives together with the love and support of your nearest and dearest. Our Elopement options give you plenty of options for an intimate ceremony sized just right.
Up to 20 Guests
Officiant Services
Professional Photographer
Ceremony Music
Catered Meals
Styled Ceremony & Reception Decor
Available select days through the season
Packages can include:
1 hour access to ceremony site
Up to 15 Guests
Officiant Services
Professional Photographer
Ceremony Music
Available Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
A beautiful start to your lives together doesn’t have to be over the top. Invite the people closest to you to witness your nuptials, then gather for a beautifully catered reception, all for an affordable price. And if you choose from our preferred vendors, we’ll even waive the Day-of Coordinator requirement. The Micro Wedding gives you everything you need for the wedding of your dreams without too much fuss or investment.
At Hemlock Springs, we love to support other local businesses who we believe provide exceptional service, quality work, and are all around great people. We don’t receive any compensation for referring these businesses. We recommend them because we truly love what they do for our wedding clients.
Our preferred vendors cover everything you need for the perfect wedding day, including:
Photography
Packages can include:
6 hours access to ceremony site & reception space
Up to 40 Guests
Dressing Rooms
Lawn Games
Access to Styled Decor
Available Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Catering
Planning & Coordination
Officiant
DJ & Music
Flowers
Cakes & Desserts
Stationary & Invitations
Videography
Transportation
You deserve to enjoy your special day. That’s why we offer professional wedding coordination with all of our wedding packages. Our expert coordination includes minute-by-minute event timeline, custom floor plan, ceremony and reception coordination, decorating and setup, parking and event staff, clean-up, and even a weather contingency plan ready to go if it starts to rain.
We offer several bar packages for your wedding and reception, as well as a custom bar program that reflects your tastes, creativity, and budget. There are no beverage minimums either.
Our wedding venue shuttle service provides seamless transportation for guests between the ceremony and reception locations. Including cabin pick up. Enjoy a comfortable, reliable ride ensuring everyone arrives on time.
From king suites to rustic cabins, the Red River Gorge has comfortable lodging options for your guests and everyone in your wedding party.
On-site lodge bedrooms with a mixture of standard, queen and king suites, each with private bath. Sixteen lodging rooms available.
Perfect for wedding parties. Luxury amenities, bedrooms with private baths, multiple common areas, expansive kitchens and capacity for up to 44 guests.
Nestled on the edge of a pond, tucked into the forest, or overlooking a magnificent mountain valley, with Red River Gorge Cabin Rentals you'll find beautiful rustic lodging to accommo date all of your needs. Choose from rustic cabins, large group cabins, and luxury yurts.
A modern boutique inn featuring luxury rooms designed with extra-special international decor.
Relax in casual comfort in one of our pet friendly rooms.. Grill in our covered pavilions, enjoy all the amenities and complimentary breakfast.
