the wedding
Friday, October 2, 2026
4:30 in the Afternoon
Saxony Farms
469 Browns Mill Rd
Lexington, KY
Black-tie Optional/Formal Attire
Invitation Only - Family Ceremony
Shuttle Provided from The Marriott and Residence Inn City Center
Reception to Follow
6:30 in the Evening
The Grove Lexington
200 W Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Black-tie Optional/Formal Attire
Everyone Invited!
the night before
WELCOME PARTY
Thursday, October 1st | 7:00 pm
The Jockey Bar
131 Cheapside
Lexington, KY 40507
Dress Code: Come as you are!
the next day
KEENELAND
Saturday, October 3rd | 11:00 am
Shuttles from The Marriott and Residence Inn City Center
Food, drink, and entry tickets provided
flights
Flight to Lexington, KY - Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The easiest way to travel to Lexington is to fly straight here!
Flight to Louisville, KY - Louisville International Airport (SDF)
Second closet airport! Located one hour away from Lexington.
Flight to Cincinnati, OH - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Third closest airport but often the cheapest! Located an hour an a half from Lexington.
accommodations
LEXINGTON MARRIOTT CITY CENTER
Guests are encouraged to use this link below to make their reservations for the Payne-McDavid wedding block.
Located on same city block as the wedding reception venue.
A shuttle will be provided for Keeneland on Saturday morning from this location.
Room rate for wedding guests: $299/night
If you prefer to call to reserve, please call (859) 253-1000 and mention the Payne McDavid Wedding
RESIDENCE INN LEX CITY CENTER
Guests are encouraged to use this link below to make their reservations for the Payne-McDavid wedding block.
Located on same city block as the wedding reception venue.
A shuttle will be provided for Keeneland on Saturday morning from this location.
Room rate for wedding guests: $289/night
If you prefer to call to reserve, please call (859) 253-3000 and mention the Payne McDavid Wedding
THE MANCHESTER HOTEL
Located exactly 1 mile away from the wedding reception venue. Our favorite boutique hotel in Lexington!
21c MUSEUM HOTEL
Located right across the street from the wedding reception venue. A shuttle will be provided for Keeneland on Saturday morning from this location.
transportation
FRIDAY SHUTTLE TO CEREMONY AT SAXONY FARMS
The shuttle will depart from The Marriott City Center and Residence Inn at 3:30PM for Saxony Farms for family members - Invitation Only
SATURDAY SHUTTLE TO KEENELAND
There will be a shuttle leaving from the 21c Hotel/Residence Inn/Marriott Inn the morning of October 3rd for Keeneland. Exact times and location of the shuttle pick-ups TBA. The shuttles will be returning guests to the hotels after the races.
Come ready to party! Food, beverage, and entry tickets will be provided! 🐎
things to do
WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON DISTILLERY
SUNRISE TRACKSIDE @ KEENELAND HORSE TRACK
SUNRISE TOUR @ KEENELAND HORSE TRACK
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE @ FIFTH THIRD PAVILION
RED RIVER GORGE & NATURAL BRIDGE
THE KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL
our favorite Lexington spots
FOR COFFEE...
Old School Coffee
Third Street Stuff
Brevede Coffee
Lussi Brown Coffee Bar
Kenwick Table
FOR FOOD...
The Local Taco
Corto Lima
Dudley's on Short
Carson's on Main
Kentucky Native Café
Joe Bologna's
Pearl's Pizza
Distilled on Jefferson
FOR DRINKS...
The Rosebud
The Burl
Charlie Brown's
Country Boy Brewery
Ona
Ethereal Brewing @ The Distillery District
Constitution Bar
West Sixth Brewery
FOR SHOPPING...
Peggy's on Clay
The Summit @ Fritz Farm
The Keeneland Shop
from the bottom of our hearts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dress code for the wedding ceremony and reception?
Black-tie Optional/Formal Attire - Men to wear suits of any color, tie or no tie. Women to wear floor-length gowns, short or long cocktail dresses.
Are kids allowed to join for the reception? Keeneland?
Unfortunately, this is a kids-free wedding reception! Children are welcome at Keeneland, but please let us know so we can make sure they have an entry ticket.
Will there be transportation to Keeneland on Saturday?
Yes! We've got you covered. But if you prefer to drive, parking is easily available on The Hill and should be walkable to our tailgate.
What is the dress code for a Saturday at the Keeneland Fall Meet?
Ranges from casual to semi-formal attire. We are so excited for our first-time Keeneland goers! Check out some Keeneland outfit inspiration below.
When do we need to book our hotel/accommodations?
Lexington is a smaller city, and the hotels and Airbnbs BOOK UP FAST during the Keeneland racing weeks. We have two hotel blocks that are available at a discounted rate for wedding guests at the Marriott Lexington City Center ($299/night) and The Residence Inn at the Marriott Lexington City Center ($289/night). If you are booking an Airbnb, I would recommend booking as soon as you can due to less availability during Keeneland. If you want to take advantage of the shuttles for the ceremony and Keeneland, it may be convenient to stay in or near downtown.
