Highlights:
For Younger Couples
1. Contemporary Arts Center
Rating: ★★★★★
The Contemporary Arts Center caters to the modern couple looking for an edgy, artsy backdrop for their big day. Located downtown in the Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art at the corner of 6th and Walnut, this stylish venue is in the busy heart of the city. The three primary wedding reception areas are Kaplan Hall, which accommodates 210 seated dinner guests, Black Box Theatre and Lobby Lounge seating 150 guests, and the Exhibition Galleries, which accommodate 250 seated dinner guests. Wedding amenities include in-house officiant and wedding coordinator, preferred caterers list, private rooms for the bride and groom to prepare, a dance floor, and a children's entertainment area.
44 East 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH, Phone: 513-345-8400
2. 20th Century Theater
For those who've ever dreamed of seeing their name in lights, this is the wedding venue to choose. The historic 20th Century Theater , built in 1941 in the Neoclassical Modern architectural style, is ideal for vintage weddings. The theater offers couples a Friday night wedding special that includes a $500 discount on the venue; tables and chairs; china, glassware, and linens; main and VIP rooms, setup and cleanup, and yes, the happy couple's name in lights on the theater marquee. Wedding packages are all-inclusive, a relief for busy couples who don't have time to juggle outside vendors. The in-house DJ, photography, and videography are top-notch.
3021 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH, Phone: 513-731-8000
3. Bell Event Centre
Bell Event Centre , once the 1850 St. Paul's Church, is a uniquely beautiful wedding venue with vaulted ceilings, hand-painted wall and ceiling murals, extraordinary stained glass windows, and original terrazzo flooring. This elegant venue is a good choice for traditional weddings, and wedding amenities include space for 300 seated reception guests (250 with ceremony included), a cobblestone courtyard, day of coordinator, bride and groom suites, cake cutting, luxury linens and tableware, service staff, and setup and cleanup. Couples can choose buffet or plated dinner options, hors d'oeuvres, and rehearsal dinner and send-off brunch menus at this historic venue with a museum-quality sophisticated ambiance.
444 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH, Phone: 513-852-2787
For a Formal Wedding
4. Cincinnati Music Hall
If you want your wedding to feel like something out of a fairytale, I truly believe you’ll fall in love with Cincinnati Music Hall.
When I first stepped into this stunning 1878 Gothic-style building, I could see exactly why it’s considered the crown jewel of Cincinnati’s performing arts scene. And why so many couples choose it for their big day.
You’ll be surrounded by elegance and history. You'll be right in the heart of the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood and just steps from Washington Park where you can take some romantic wedding photos on a sunny day.
If you’re envisioning a grand celebration, you’ll love the signature ballroom, which can host up to 300 guests for a gorgeous dinner and dance reception.
I couldn’t stop admiring the dramatic foyer either. It has sparkling chandeliers, and tall white columns that are perfect for a vintage or black-tie vibe.
I recommend it for your cocktail hour—it makes a stunning first impression. Cincinnati Music Hall is the crown jewel of Cincinnati's performing arts scene. The 1878 Gothic-style building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975 and is considered to be among the most stunning concert theaters worldwide. This venue is adjacent to Washington Park in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Newly renovated in 2017, its signature wedding event spaces are its dramatic foyer for cocktail receptions and the sophisticated ballroom for dinner and dance receptions. The foyer has gleaming tile floors, elaborate chandeliers, and distinctive white columns - great for a vintage themed wedding. The luxurious signature ballroom accommodates weddings of up to 300 guests.
1241 Elm Street , Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 513-621-2787
5. Cincinnati Parks Locations
Cincinnati Parks has designated seven outdoor wedding venues in four parks. Lookout neighborhood's Ault Park provides the couple and 150 guests beautiful arbor settings in two annual and perennial gardens. Three venues in the Mt. Airy Forest Arboretum include Braam Memorial Garden Gazebo and azalea garden that accommodates 150 guests and Meyer Lake Gazebo adjacent to the lake with space for 100. Vasey Garden with a patio and arbor seats 50. Eden Park's Hinkle Gazebo in Walnut Hills sits among flowerbeds and magnolia trees and can seat 50 guests. Lastly, Clifton's Mt. Storm Park offers the Temple of Love, a domed mid-nineteenth century pavilion and a grassy area that accommodates 200 guests.
950 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH, Phone: 513-357-2604
6. Cooper Creek Event Center
Cooper Creek Event Center is an upscale wedding venue overlooking the beautiful, award-winning Blue Ash Golf Course. This wedding venue can accommodate an indoor or outdoor ceremony and a ballroom seated dinner/dance reception for up to 350 guests. Venue amenities include a private bridal suite, stone fireplaces, and a full-service bar. The ceremony and reception package includes exclusive access to the event level, an onsite wedding coordinator, a day of event supervisor, a complimentary bridal party champagne toast, complimentary cake cutting and plating, a one-hour ceremony rehearsal, and four rounds of golf with a cart. Couples who are also golfers and want an elegant wedding will appreciate this venue.
4040 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH, Phone: 513-745-8596
7. Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel
The award-winning Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel , a premier wedding venue, is located in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati. This National Historic Landmark hotel is one of the city's best examples of French Art Deco design and provides more than 40,000-square-feet of dynamic event space. The hotel features three outstanding ballrooms, the Hall of Mirrors, the Pavillion, and the Continental. The Hall of Mirrors is by far the most sought after venue. With a design reminiscent of the Palace of Versailles, it offers an exotic ambiance with unique effects. Dramatic 30-foot-high ceilings, German gold and silver light fixtures, gold-plated mirrors, and an exquisite balcony are just a few of the design features.
35 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH, Phone: 513-421-9100
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