The wedding will be at Castle & Key Distillery, located in Frankfort, Kentucky.
The discounted rate is available up to two days before and after the room block: Step 1: Book your room within the block. Step 2: Email Adam Garrett at adam.garrett@marriott.com, and he’ll adjust your reservation accordingly.
Send Alan or Blake a text and we'll address it ASAP!
The dress code is Garden Party Cocktail Attire—think light and breezy! Dresses, dressy separates, and suits are all perfect for the occasion. 📢 Weather Consideration: The ceremony and cocktail hour will be outdoors, and August in Kentucky can be warm and humid. We recommend lightweight, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable. 👠 Footwear Tip: Please avoid thin heels, as they may sink into the grass or get caught in grates. A block heel, wedge, or dressy flat is a better option for the venue.
August in Kentucky is typically warm and humid, with temperatures averaging in the mid-80s°F (around 29°C). We recommend dressing accordingly, especially as part of our day will take place outdoors.
Yes! We’ll be featuring a selection of Castle & Key spirits, cocktails, wine, and beer.
The ceremony/cocktail hour will be outdoors and the reception will be indoors.
Castle & Key has on-site parking available for guests. However, Uber/Lyft options are extremely limited at the venue, so we strongly encourage using the complimentary shuttle (see below for details).
Yes! A complimentary wedding shuttle will run between the Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa and Castle & Key Distillery from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. The full schedule will be shared closer to the wedding. 📢 Important Note: Cell service at Castle & Key is spotty, and Uber/Lyft are basically nonexistent. If you’re not staying at the wedding hotel, please plan ahead for a designated driver.
Once we have a good sense of how many guests plan to use the shuttle, we’ll share the full schedule. There will be multiple return trips from the reception to the hotel, so no need to stress about being stuck until the last song (though let’s be honest—you might want to close down the party).
Yes, we are working with our caterer to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs.
The ceremony begins at 5:30 PM, and we kindly ask guests to begin arriving around 5:00 PM to allow time for seating. Want to arrive earlier? Bar on-site: Feel free to grab a drink before the ceremony. Distillery Tour: You can register for a Castle & Key distillery tour at castleandkey.com. Tours run throughout the day, but if you’re taking the early wedding shuttle from the hotel, we recommend booking the 3:30 PM tour. 📢 Important: Distillery tours require separate registration and may fill up quickly, so reserve your spot early!
Our guest list is limited to those invited on your invitation. Please check your invite or reach out if you have questions.
Great question! We don't have the room number yet, but we will be sure to share this information at both the "Welcome to the Weekend" event and the reception.