The Rafters
Wedding venue in Bedford, Kentucky
About The Rafters
The Rafters is a brand‑new wedding and event venue set on 40 acres of rolling hills in north‑central Kentucky, about 25 minutes from Louisville. The property features a climate‑controlled 2,500 sq ft celebration room (often described as a barn) that can accommodate up to 173 guests, a dedicated ceremony site overlooking two ponds and a lake, a large covered patio and courtyard for outdoor functions, ample parking in two lots, ADA‑accessible restrooms, a warming kitchen, dressing suites for bride and groom, and a “something borrowed” décor room.
The facts
- Guests
- 1–173 guests
- Pricing note
- Booking fee $500, security deposit $500. Flat weekend rental fee $6,000 plus 6 % KY sales tax; weekday hourly rental $250 per hour plus 6 % tax.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Barn
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach The Rafters
- Website: theraftersky.com
- Phone: (502) 793-6123
- Address: 5906 Highway 421 South
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