Carolyn was fantastic at the trees for pavilion. She made it feel like a I was special. Thank you…read moreCaroline for creating a moment.

Featured on Netflix Series Say I Do Surprise Weddings 1st episode "I Do-Over", as an Ohio native, I…read morewas eager to stop and see this view in person on a very long drive back to Dallas, Texas. Despite some STEEP hills and slightly unclear signage, this view was beyond worth even a 10-15 min stop and stretch/stroll! It's obvious as you drive toward the pavilion why many people would consider this a special place! Its a beautiful, well-maintained, massive park with many trails and amenities which supplies a completely FREE, panoramic, jaw-dropping view of both KY and OH sides of the Ohio River. Despite there being a small wedding party taking pictures below the pavilion, there were several non-wedding park visitors respectfully enjoying the view, passing by, or taking photos. This will now be a treasured stop anytime driving through or visiting Cincinnati/Covington! Be sure you make a visit or small detour if in the area:)

Planing a wedding here has been good and bad. The place is beautiful and staff is generally…read morehelpful, but the quotes they give are not reliable. Duplicate charges and incorrect amounts on the estimate make planning difficult.

Beautiful venue in a wide open space of an old church. Remodeled & versatile w/ huge room for…read morewedding ceremony & reception in same place. Then courtyard available for hors d'oeuvres while they switch over the church interior space. Available are rooms for bridal party, outdoor and inside open bars and private parking lot. Decor is amazing for pictures w/ huge stain glass windows. Then lights are changeable for party time. Drawbacks: can only enter from stage so can't be late or you'll pop out in middle of stage w/ bride & groom. Restroom was a bit tight w/ only one stall. The huge long ramp runs down middle & bisects the room a bit. Otherwise servers were on the ball & the food was well prepared. The courtyard was a fave for most guests. Very nice & impressive.

The dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence from the entire team at The…read moreMonastery made our wedding day truly extraordinary. Our profound thankfulness and admiration held for the team's efforts are beyond words. From the inception of the wedding planning journey, The Monastery demonstrated exceptional thoroughness and clear communication with us as a couple and with all third-party vendors. They created a seamless and stress-free planning process, allowing us to savor the anticipation of our special day. Special thanks to Ali and Trevor for always being available to promptly address any inquiries. The culinary experience at The Monastery was an absolute standout, with countless guests praising the exquisite hors d'oeuvres, the tempting grazing table at the cocktail hour, the well-stocked and quick-moving bars, and, especially the dinner itself, which exceeded restaurant quality. I still dream of the aged cheddar mashed potatoes! The chef's ability to provide a one-of-a-kind food experience is truly unmatched, making The Monastery an unparalleled choice for hosting weddings. The service staff was exceptional, working tirelessly and offering warm smiles that made us, as the guests of honor, feel truly special. The natural beauty of the building itself is enchanting and enough of a reason to book with The Monastery, but it's the dedication and top-notch service from every member of the staff, both administrative and service, that elevates The Monastery to a league of its own in terms of wedding venues. From my perspective as the bride, everything unfolded flawlessly- but I am fully aware that there was a tremendous effort behind the scenes to ensure this smooth and seamless experience. Doug Betz, the owner, made a strong vow to my parents during our initial tour years ago - a commitment to treat our wedding with the same attention as he would his own children's weddings. It instilled trust and admiration for The Monastery from the inside out. I can genuinely affirm that Doug and the entire team not only upheld this promise but surpassed it. My husband and I are confident that any couple who chooses The Monastery is in for a once-in-a-lifetime, smooth, delicious, and thoughtful experience.

Wow is all I can say. The venue is beautiful and the food is amazing! The staff was so…read moreprofessional and efficient. Everyone (bartenders, servers,etc) was friendly and professional. The wedding coordinator kept both the ceremony and the reception going and was so pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend!

I chose and payed for this venue for my daughter's weddinga year ago.Unfortunately this was a major…read moremistake.Apparently this is not a full time business but rather a side gig of the owners /management.I had been to family gatherings here before years ago. Difficult to make a long story short but I payed in full a year before when I booked,being told the gazebo in the back would be fully decorated for fall complete with mums ,pumpkins etc for the couple's final dance. My daughter talked of little else to cap off her night.I requested china service for dinner which apparently wasn't noted in the managers notes.approximately 5 hours before the event I was verifying china and was told no,it wasn't in her notes sorry. I replied sorry doesn't fix anything go ahead and set it up.no go. Additionally the bridal party was for 12 they set up for 8 ,when pointed out simply brought more chairs to an already crowded table to ends,my girls brought chairs for their table.my guests reported the limited beer selection was warm as well as the wine.they did not reserve a table for myself and father as requested so we arrived from church with no place to sit.The catering service cut 2/3 of the cake and left so I look over to family cutting cake.I brought this to the managers attention who said they only cut part of the cake?! ( the top was not to be reserved and already cut.) The outdoor gazebo had zero decorations even though I brought it up the day before.the bathroom door had broken locks which I discovered that night.Completed disappointed and would recommend somewhere that was operating as a business and not just a side hustle.clearly they had my money a year earlier and where uninterested in hiring appropriate event staff ,or in customer service.

My mom paid for my wedding a year in advance!! We told them day one we wanted China, this was a…read moreclassy event! She said no problem! A few hours before my wedding, we found out we weren't having China, and I found out while eating that we had STYROFOAM PLATES. My bridal party did not have enough seats, and my mom's table was not reserved! Guests were waiting for drinks since the manager was also the bartender who was arguing with my mom about why there weren't enough seats. THEN, while I was chatting with guests, I noticed mom and the manager by the cake table.. come to find out, she was again arguing with her, telling her she said we were responsible for plating and cutting the cake! Which we would have never agreed to. I was also looking forward to a final dance with beautiful lights and mums under the gazebo in the back, and that too was not set up. If you use them, keep your contract and have them sign off to what they agreed to!!! Yes, I am happily married now, but they dropped the ball on the most important details !!! more than one time on the most important night of my life!!!

This past weekend I attended a wedding at Carnegie Hall and it was wonderful. The hall is super…read morenice and the location was perfect for a lot of us coming in without a car. I lived in Cincinnati for 4 years and I never even knew that the Carnegie Hall in Newport existed. I attended a friends wedding and they did both the ceremony and the reception inside the hall. The staff working here were super friendly and nice and very accommodating to everyone who was in attendance. The upstairs is where the wedding was at. The room was a little warm, but it was big enough to hold about 100 people. They did a very nice job with the set up of the chairs and the alter for the wedding. The sound system in the hall was great. For appetizer hour it was downstairs in the entry way. The area had two big rooms and a center room where the bar was set up. The food at the wedding was typical wedding food. It was good but not great. Overall I had a wonderful time at this wedding. I would for sure attend an event here or plan a wedding or function if I lived in town.

Amazing space with super friendly staff. This venue made our wedding reception dreams come true!read more

Such a cute venue! Staff was easy to work with, venue was clean, awesome spot for a smaller wedding!read more

If you're looking for a beautiful venue at a super reasonable price, check this place out! Tables,…read morechairs, and linens are included in the rental and the owner, Mike, is there to help set up, helps with whatever you need anything during the event, and helps clean up. It's so simple to set up as well! The venue comfortably hosts about 100 person-events but can fit up to 200 standing. Whether it's a baby shower, rehearsal dinner, corporate meeting, or small wedding- this is your place!

Working with Chelsea at The Madison Event Center was such a great experience. She was incredibly…read morekind, responsive, and even went out of her way to help us explore options that fit our very small budget. Highly recommend working with her if you're considering this venue!

This is a hot venue so we did have to book in January 2022 for our September 2023 wedding. Cheyenne…read morewas on top of all the details and made me feel secure throughout the planning process about the status of our event. Although there were still a lot of pieces we had to coordinate ourselves, Cheyenne was regularly checking in, staying up to date on our plans, and giving helpful recommendations as we went along. Our only two bumps we hit were with the timeline for our day and the ballroom itself. When booking the event our ceremony was booked for 5pm-6pm and our reception was booked for 7pm-12am. When booking I had asked what would happen with the hour in between and was told it would be a cocktail hour so I thought nothing of it. When we were about a month out from the event Cheyenne reached out to let us know that it was a mistake and asked if we wanted to bump our reception up. Since we had already printed and sent invitation showing the end time as midnight we were not wanting to do this. Thankfully, Cheyenne and the event team were willing to work with us to make it right and extended our reception to be 6pm-12am at no additional cost to us. The other bump was that in the year and a half between booking the venue and our event, renovations were done to The Crystal that we were not notified of. I discovered them when we went for our food tasting and we saw the room for the first time since booking. The room is almost fully mirrored and they had applied an antique glass effect to them that I really disliked. There wasn't anything we could do about this with the event being less than 2 months out and the other reception spaces being booked. This was disappointing, but ultimately on the day of just didn't matter at all. I only wish we had been given a heads up at the time of renovations so that we could have pivoted plans to a space that was more our aesthetic and vibe. Our ceremony was held on The Lawn at Hotel Covington. I can't say for certain, but I think there were at least two other weddings happening at the venue on our date. Initially this made me nervous, but you could hardly tell. Our party wasn't interrupted at all! The Lawn is absolutely stunning and was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony! It was also a fun bonus that my room in the hotel overlooked The Lawn. As I was getting ready throughout the day I could look out and see the florists progress, I could see our guests arrive, and I could watch my husband process down the aisle with his parents. I'll also note that the hotel is pet friendly which was amazing! We had our dog in our wedding and she was able to stay overnight with us. It was super convenient to have her participate in our ceremony, and then to be able to drop her off up in our hotel room before heading over to the reception! Our reception was in The Crystal Ballroom. It was nice to be right on the first floor and the space comfortably held our ~150 guest wedding with room to spare! I only wish the tables had been more spread out and spread further back towards the entrance of the room. They felt very cramped together which seemed unnecessary given all the space that was open at the end of the room. The price tag looks steep at first glance, it ended up being on par with other more venues we looked at once you factored in caterer, bar services, decor rentals, tables/chairs, and linens. I highly recommend for couples looking to have a smoother planning experience with less moving parts from outside vendors.

I had a wedding to go to for my cousin and I was one of the brides. It was so beautiful to get…read moreready in. gave us enough space where we could do everything we wanted to. It was sitting in an aesthetic,beautiful couple of rooms wait until you see what it looks like when the whole wedding comes together we had a blue and white and kind of pink style wedding and it was beautiful. I cannot wait until my next wedding to go to.Overall the best wedding reception area!! This is what I would think of when I would think of my dream reception

Attn: Brides If you…read morewant excellent customer service, a stunning backdrop and decor in each room, an intimate, but also glamorous aesthetic to your wedding or reception, then look no further, this is the venue for you!! I couldn't be happier with the endless support and execution of our wedding reception. I haven't stopped smiling, and its really because of Kevin & Cindy's attention to detail. I've lived in New York City for the past 10 years, but Ohio will always be home. Future brides do yourself a favor and check this place out:-) Kindra the Bride, April 13th 2013 xoxo