Situated in the heart of historic Louisville, Kentucky, Passalino’s is the ideal wedding venue for any couple seeking a stylistic blend of classic and contemporary aesthetics. This late 19th century building has been proudly hosting couples’ weddings since 2015, giving a fresh, repurposed feel to a piece of architectural Americana. The venue’s timeless ambience makes for a memorable setting to start this new and exciting chapter in your romantic journey.

Facilities and Capacity

Passalino’s is an exemplary piece of 19th century European-influenced American architecture. An abundance of natural light pours through this venue’s wide arched windows, and sprawling skylight. A breathtaking, aesthetically vintage mezzanine overlooks the naturally-lit grand ballroom. Passalino’s is best suited for more intimate weddings of approximately 225 seated guests, or 300 standing guests. Some featured facilities include:

• Impressive ballroom
• Dance floor
• Mezzanine
• Parking
• Get-ready rooms

Services Offered

Passalino’s offers couples a number of helpful services in order to make for a memorable and exceptional experience. Some of their services include:

• Setup
• Cleanup
• Tables
• Linens
• Chairs
• Centerpieces
• Bartenders
• Servers

History

This historic building was originally constructed in 1887 as The German Insurance Bank, and later in its life housed Metro United Way and Liberty National Bank. Now listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Passalino’s is truly reflective of Louisville’s history in its architectural prime. This historic building was acquired by Louisville businessman Bryan Gillespie in 2015, who renamed the venue in honor of his mother. Gillespie also owns the famous Louisville art deco venue, The Gillespie. This neighboring venue is similar in style to Passalino’s, but can host up to 1,500 people.

Location

Passalino’s is located in the vibrant downtown district of Louisville, less than 10 minutes from Louisville International Airport. It is also located only five miles from Louisville’s famous Churchill Downs Horse-racing track.