Travel

Hotel

The Manchester

We’ll be staying at The Manchester hotel which is a beautiful boutique hotel with lots of southern charm. It’s located in Lexington’s historic distillery district and only 1 mile from the wedding venue. We have rooms blocked for Friday and Saturday arrivals with checkout on Sunday. Click “View” below and this link will take you directly to the booking page with the discounted rate already applied. Alternatively, you can also book on their website by following these steps: Select "GROUP" from the PROMO dropdown menu. Enter the code GSM0926ELW in the designated field. The total amount will show with the Group discount applied. Choose the desired dates within the contracted stay pattern. There is also an option to call their Front Desk and provide them with the Group Name and Group Code to book a reservation. Book your room by 8/19/26 to secure the group rate of $249 (not including taxes/fees). Check in: 3pm Check out: 11am Please visit their website for FAQs and more information on some fun bluegrass experiences: https://themanchesterky.com

Discount Code - Ephlin/Livesay September 2026 Wedding Group - GSM0926ELW

Hotel

Hilton Lexington / Downtown

We also have rooms blocked at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown which we’ve had many amazing stays at through the years. Conveniently located right in downtown Lexington near several restaurants and shops, it’s only half a mile from the wedding venue. We have blocked rooms for Friday and Saturday arrivals with checkout on Sunday. Click “View” below and this link will take you directly to the booking page with the discounted rate already applied. Guests can also call 859-231-9000 or 1-800-HILTON to book rooms at the discounted room rate by providing the Group Name and Group Code. Book your room by 8/19/26 to secure the group rate of $179 (not including taxes/fees). Check in: 4pm Check out: 12pm The Hilton does offer a complimentary shuttle to Blue Grass Airport LEX. Please visit their website for more information and all amenities offered: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lexdthf-hilton-lexington-downtown

Discount Code - Ephlin/Livesay Wedding Block - EPHLIV

Travel Note

Additional Travel Info

If you choose not to stay at The Manchester or Hilton, there are several other great hotels located in Lexington that are close to the wedding venue. We have asked both The Manchester and Hilton to contact us if the room blocks are close to sold out so please let us know if you are unable to book with the discounted rate, and we would be happy to add more rooms with the group rate. For family and friends looking to stay together in bigger groups, plenty of wonderful options located right in the heart of the bluegrass can be found through Airbnb and Vrbo. For guests staying at The Manchester and Hilton, there will be shuttle services providing transportation to and from The Apiary. More shuttle details to come so please revisit this page as the big day gets closer. For guests not staying at The Manchester or Hilton, there will be free valet parking offered at The Apiary.

Flight

Blue Grass Airport

For our loved ones traveling from far distances, Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the nearest airport serving the Lexington area and is located about 6 miles west of downtown, near Keeneland Racecourse. It is a single terminal airport with commercial flights from Allegiant, American, Delta, and United Airlines. The Hilton Lexington/Downtown does offer a complimentary shuttle to the Blue Grass Airport LEX.