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Reception Venues 21C Museum Hotel f On Main 700 W. Main St., 217-6300 21cmuseumhotels.com 21c Museum Hotel and Proof on Main offer four gallery spaces, large atrium and a roofop terrace that are perfect for weddings or rehearsal dinners. The galleries and atrium can seat between 24-250 for dinner or host up to 300 for a stand-up reception. The rooftop terrace can accommodate up to 75 for a ceremony. Executive chef Levon Wallace of Proof on Main and his culinary team will provide the cuisine. Room package discounts are also available for guests. A parking garage is located behind the hotel or valet parking can be arranged with the 21c. Actors Theatre 316 W. Main St., 584-1265 actorstheatre.org The Sara Shallenberger Brown Lobby, renovated in 1998 to recall its original 1830s decor, holds about 300 standing guests or 90 seated. The Pamela Brown Auditorium seats 633; the Bingham Theatre seats 318 in the round; and the Victor Jory Theatre seats 159. The theatre and lobbies can be combined to create and all-in-one venue. Monday evenings are usually available, and June, July and August are good choices, since the theater is usually "dark." All food, beverage and alcohol service must be contracted with preferred caterer Upper Crust Inc. Small bands or DJs are best for music, since spaces are fairly small. A parking garage is atached. Asiatique 1767 Bardstown Road, 451-2749 asiatiquerestaurant.com This contemporary Asian restaurant ofers several spaces for rehearsal dinners or small receptions. The indoor private rooms feature modern, sophisticated decor and can accommodate 24 to 50 guests. In warmer weather, the elevated outdoor deck is available for up to 70 guests. Brides can choose cocktail party, bufet, and sit-down dinner menus 76 Spring | Summer BRIDE featuring Asiatique's signature Asian fusion dishes. Belle Of Louisville 401 W. River Road, 574-2992 belleofouisville.org A national historic landmark, this steampowered riverboat is a unique venue for weddings and wedding receptions. The Ballroom Deck seats 200 guests, and with the outer decks the total capacity is approximately 650. Convenient heat and air conditioning on the enclosed deck. A bandstand and large dance foor are available for bands and DJs. Add-on amenities include "Weddings on the Water" packages, delicious bufets, full-service bar, decorative chair covers and linens, basic decorations and calliope music. Belterra Casino Resort 777 Belterra Drive, Florence, Ind. (888) 440-4498, belterracasino.com Belterra can accommodate wedding events for 40 to 400 guests. Its facilities include luxury guest rooms, a spa and salon, a Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course and live casino action for wedding guests to enjoy. Blackacre Nature Preserv Historic Settlement 3200 Tucker Station Road, 266-9802 blackacreconservancy.org A beautiful and rustic nature preserve surrounds the historic double-crib barn and springhouse built in 1795 and the Presley Tyler House built in 1844. Peaceful pastures accommodate goats, horses and donkeys. Limited indoor facilities (three-room house). Renters provide tents, caterers and restrooms. Bartending must carry liability insurance. Size limited to 160 guests. Parking in feld adjacent to the house.