Peterson-Dumesnil House — Attraction in Louisville

In light of recent evidence, I feel the need to mention that I was threatened with a lawsuit for my original review. I have spoken with a lawyer on my own and my first amendment rights have definitely been violated.

We had tried planning a wedding here and it was a disaster. My husband emailed the coordinator and had copied and pasted from an original email from over one year prior, asking the same unanswered questions. Because the email included a “thank you for being helpful” (again, obviously copied and pasted from one year prior) we were threatened with a lawsuit for defamation for telling the truth. The stress and anxiety this has caused us has been extraordinary.

Silencing someone when you KNOW you did a bad job is dirty business. Dirty business is, historically, the only business conducted by this person. I am apparently not allowed to give any details about our bad experience according to the lawyer who, I found out, was not even a practicing lawyer at the time of our incident, (September 2019). Fresh on the scene, he is defending this person, perhaps because he doesn’t know his alleged history. Or perhaps he doesn’t care?

Please feel free to contact me if this review gives you pause. When I tell you to schedule your wedding literally anywhere else, I mean it. And since I have told absolute truths here, without defaming anyone, I will keep you privy to how I am treated afterward. If I am the recipient of yet another threatening cease and desist letter for telling the truth, I will post it here for all to see. If you book with PD house, and you ask questions or complain, they will dismiss you. If you tell the truth about your bad experience, they will threaten you. They will treat you like garbage, and they will insult you. As a couple looking for your happy event, think about the stress this could add to an already stressful time. Again, I am available to answer any questions with full and complete timeline and evidence. I hope your wedding planning is amazing and you have a wonderful event... literally...

As a wedding photographer, I can’t say enough wonderful things about the Peterson-Dumesnil House. This venue is truly a gem, both for couples and for those of us lucky enough to capture their love stories there. From the moment you arrive, the charm of the historic home and the beauty of the surrounding grounds set the stage for an unforgettable celebration. The architecture alone provides stunning backdrops for portraits, while the gardens and open lawns glow beautifully in natural light, giving every image a timeless, romantic feel.

Beyond the aesthetics, the team at the Peterson-Dumesnil House goes above and beyond. Their coordination is hands-on in the best way. Organized, attentive, and genuinely invested in making each wedding seamless, it’s clear they care deeply about their couples, which makes the day flow effortlessly for everyone involved.

And then there’s the catering; exquisite doesn’t even begin to cover it. The presentation, the flavors, and the service are all top-notch, perfectly complementing the elegance of the venue itself. Every bite feels thoughtfully crafted, adding another layer of sophistication to the experience.

From a photographer’s perspective, it’s a dream location—every corner is filled with light, texture, and atmosphere. I adored getting to photograph there and look forward to many more...

The venue is nice and very beautiful. Great location for event pictures. However, the establishment confiscated the wedding party's private alcohol after telling us it was allowed (just in the bride and groom's rooms). They basically stole it out of the rooms when we all went outside for pictures. Then they made a fuss about a piece of prop furniture we ordered for pictures. Telling us it couldn't be on the grass, so the groom had to call the company to have it moved to the pavement. And then they made a fuss about it being on the property at all, so the groom had to call the company AGAIN to have it removed altogether, and they threatened to call the police over it. If they wanted it completely removed, they should have said so to begin with. And this was all happening just as the ceremony was about to begin. We had been there for several hours without a word about it. The bartender was,...