The Monastery Event Center

ooked, the staff made us feel like family. Their warmth, professionalism, and genuine care took so much stress out of wedding planning. Doug and his team are true experts. They know exactly what they're doing, and you can trust that every detail will be handled with care. Throughout the planning process, the team was incredibly collaborative and maintained constant communication, making us feel supported every step of the way. A special thank you to Ali Stevens and Emily Chinn, who were both exceptional. Ali was incredibly detail-oriented during the planning process and made sure every aspect of our vision was thoughtfully organized. On the wedding day, Emily kept everything running seamlessly and on schedule while coordinating flawlessly with all of our vendors. Their hard work allowed us to relax and truly enjoy every moment of our day. If you're considering getting married at The Monastery Event Center, don't hesitate—you truly have nothing to worry about. The entire team goes above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience, and we couldn't be more grateful. We would recommend The Monastery Event Center to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue!

y unforgettable. From the moment the reception began, Kris handled everything with professionalism, care, and attention to detail. Because of her, we were able to relax, have fun, and fully enjoy celebrating with our family and friends without worrying about a thing. She took such wonderful care of our guests and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the evening. She also made us feel so cared for by providing us with drinks at busy times, ensuring we were treated with utmost hospitality. We would also like to recognize the incredible banquet and kitchen staff. The food was absolutely exceptional and exceeded all expectations. Wedding food is often forgettable, but our guests are still talking about how amazing everything was. The chicken and beef were cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, and so well prepared that guests repeatedly commented that the meat "cut like butter." We heard over and over again that it was the best wedding food they had ever had. The beautiful fruit and charcuterie appetizer display was also a huge hit. It was not only beautifully presented but delicious as well, and our guests thoroughly enjoyed it throughout cocktail hour. Since the wedding, our family and friends have not stopped talking about the outstanding service, the incredible food, and the overall experience. Kris and the entire Monastery team made a tremendous difference and helped create memories that we will cherish forever. Thank you to everyone at the Monastery for making our wedding reception so special. We wholeheartedly recommend this venue to any couple looking for exceptional service, amazing food, and a truly memorable wedding experience.

kable feat given our beautifully blended family. Her attention to detail on the wedding day was exceptional; she anticipated every need and consistently checked in to reassure me that everything was under control. After the ceremony, she had drinks and appetizers ready for us, which was such a thoughtful touch and gave us a moment to breathe and soak it all in. She was truly a dream to work with—professional, warm, and incredibly organized. Throughout the day, friends and family kept telling me how much they loved her and how at ease she made everyone feel. She is an absolute rockstar. While I’m sad our wedding day is over, I’m even more sad we won’t get to work together again.

aid “this is where I want to see you walk down the aisle” and I was hooked! Kris, the day of coordinator, is a dream come true. I felt like I was walking around with a new best friend on our rehearsal and wedding days. She was so kind and accommodating to our bridal party and guests. For example, all of us girls were feeling a little nervous to walk down the aisle and she fetched us all a drink just moments before (hilarious)! and don’t even get me started on the owner, Doug. That is who took Blake and I on that first tour, the first day that we stepped foot into The Monastery. Then, months and months later, it was Doug and I setting up my seating charts on my wedding morning - the OWNER of the venue was helping the BRIDE set up seating charts… just incredible. We’ve been told by dozens and dozens of people that our wedding was the best they’ve ever been to. That’s because of the beautiful venue that we chose, and the beautiful people that came along with it 🥹❤️

de and Groom to direct because of how many behind the scenes operations were in play from The Monastery staff. Kris and Meg made sure our day ran flawlessly- from updates as our tables were set up, videos taken during the event, a sparkle exit run by the staff, and directing our bridal party as they tore down our event. We are so incredibly thankful we chose The Monastery for our day!

e stage. This was monumental because my mom was a co-officiant. Kris & Trevor are incredible!!!! I am someone who asks tons of questions and they were so kind and answered quickly. They made sure our event went smoothly. All of our guests oowed and awed over the venue. It was GORGEOUS!! The staff were amazing, the food was good and Kris (an angel) made sure I had water and that everything was slaying. Our wedding felt so full of love & magic and it would not have anywhere else. I am SO grateful!

e walked through the doors and I promise, you will too. The pictures are beautiful but they do not fully capture the immense beauty and ambiance of the space, you have to see the building in person. Not only is the Monastery nothing short of spectacular, their staff are phenomenal. The service received is a genuine white glove experience and each staff member will take the time and care necessary to ensure your wedding day is special, they are not just professionals but genuine masters of hospitality and event coordination. On top of that, the Monastery has its own full-service kitchen with an amazing chef. Your guests will love the hot, fresh, and delicious meals catered by the onsite staff, especially the salmon. What we wanted most for our wedding day was to be able to focus on each other, and thanks to the amazing staff at here at the Monastery, we were able to do so knowing our guest would have the experience they deserve. If you are looking for a full service event space to host your wedding or any other special event in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area this is the place to choose, you won't find anything better!

ctations. If you do not want to stress about your wedding planning this is the venue for you!!

ner), and their team’s strong communication and coordination made the planning process and day-of seamless. Kris Kellerstrass, Director of Events and our day of coordinator, is AMAZING. Everything went off without a hitch and we felt so at ease on a day that runs high with emotion. We are still receiving complements from friends and family. For us, the wedding was perfect and we can’t thank the Monastery and their team enough!

oved our experience. The owner, Doug, gave us a tour when we first visited The Monastery and made us feel like family right from that point on. We personally worked with Meg during the planning process and she is amazing! She is so helpful, informative, and responsive. The Monastery provides you with a day of coordinator, Kris, who is an absolute professional. She helped to make the day organized and run so smoothly. She was always there when we needed something. All in all, our wedding was a dream and we would choose The Monastery over and over again!

stic. The staff really helped make our dream wedding a reality. I can't emphasize enough how great it was to work with the our primary wedding planning contacts, Ali and Kris. They both provided all the much-needed guidance for us as we got ready for the wedding, and there's no way our wedding would have gone as smoothly without them. They are both super easy to work with, very professional and knowledgeable, as well as very responsive. The entire staff was amazing, but definitely wanted to give a specific shoutout to them for going above and beyond as we got ready for our wedding!

ve! From a surprise bat guest, to my Fathers boutonnière breaking seconds before walking down the aisle, each were fixed with care and precision. If you get the opportunity to tour the venue, take the time to look at its beautiful architecture and the people that will make your day better than ever imagined! - The Scheben’s

e costs that we would incur listed, which made price estimating very easy. During the planning process, Kris and Meg had an answer to every question and were so helpful. On wedding day, Kris kept everything running smoothly and on time. We were so grateful to have her there as we did not have a wedding planner. The food is phenomenal, the staff is warm and professional and the venue is beautiful. We would absolutely book the Monastery again!

making sure everything is handled and organized before the wedding day. They communicated with all our vendors to make sure everyone was aligned with the wedding day timeline. When the wedding day rolled around we knew they would handle everything, so us, our family, and our friends could enjoy themselves. We received so many compliments from the guest about the food and how well the venue was run. We cannot recommend The Monastery enough!

or The event was magnificent. Everything was perfect. They and their teams enabled amazing memories and experiences that we and everyone in attendance will never forget. It would be hard to count the number of people who have conveyed to us extremely high praise for the event and everything about The Monastery. The professionalism, food and beverages, attention to detail and graciousness by The Monastery was amazing.

organized, and helpful. They made our special day even more special. Our wedding was everything we ever dreamed of.

seamless. Highly highly recommend!

t of this world. HUGE shout out to Kris - she has your back! She made the day so smooth and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Our guests gave us so many compliments!!!

g with Trevor during the planning process was smooth and efficient. Every staff member is so kind. We have received so many compliments from our guests. We had the most perfect wedding day at the Monastery and cannot thank them enough!

be in understatement! The venue, staff, and execution of the wedding day exceeded every hope and expectation! The venue itself is stunning and the staff is equally as remarkable. We has the pleasure of working with Meg, Ali, Kris and Doug. I can't say enough good things! I wholeheartedly recommend this venue to any couple and wish we could live the day over and over again. Thank you to the Monastery for giving us the BEST day ever! We could not be more grateful!

etail, quickly responded to every email, and made sure we were happy with every decision. Kris brought our vision to life the day of the wedding and had everything executed precisely. Doug oversees it all and works behind the scenes to ensure we have the best experience ever. Although Trevor, Kris, and Doug were our primary contacts, we believe EVERY member of the staff truly cared about our wedding as if it was the most important event of the year! Thank you so much for a memorable wedding! Our guests continue to tell us how incredible it was and how much they enjoyed it.

services, and they were very responsive and helpful with every question we had. The food at our wedding was fantastic, our day-of ran so smoothly, and our guests raved about what a beautiful space it was. I really enjoyed using their AirBnB across the street for an easy home base for our wedding party that weekend. Can't say enough good things!

from nailing down a timeline to making sure everything was perfect on our big day, they were just amazing. Kris took care of communicating with all of our vendors that weekend and day, it took a huge amount of stress off my shoulders knowing everything behind the scenes was in her hands. It went perfectly. They have everything you can think of from personalized champagne glasses to beautiful ceiling light colors. Our guests were raving over how beautiful The Monastery is and how tasty the food is. Would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone! I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

anning stages of our wedding and was so helpful and quick to respond with any questions we had. Kris, our day of coordinator, is the sweetest person I have ever met! She made our wedding day run flawlessly, was always there if we needed anything, and was more than helpful. The Monastery staff is top notch! Thank you again for making our wedding day everything we could have dreamed of and more!

ning process; I've been a pretty needy bride with a lot of questions and he has been so patient and just lovely. We met Kris, their in-house day-of-coordinator, at our tasting and she was delightful as well; I just know she'll run our wedding day professionally, smoothly and just as we want! This venue is truly breathtaking (photos don't do it justice) and I can't wait to get married there next week!!

ng process and his expertise, organization, and guidance made the whole process smooth from start to finish. Our day of coordinator, Kris, moved the entire event along so smoothly and she was amazing to work with! They have the ceremony-to-reception room flip down to a science and you will be blown away by how quickly and smoothly they pull it off. Food was also AMAZING. Highly recommend!

was many). They were also able to accommodate my husband's military schedule and host our tasting earlier than usual. We did have to book really far out, and with the military, we had no clue if it would work out, but we were so glad it did. Everything is a well-oiled machine there, and there were moments I would think of something, and they already had it covered. Then, working with Kris week of, she handled things before I was even aware of them needing to be handled! The day flowed by perfectly, and anything we could've needed was provided. No joke, I couldn't have imagined a more perfect day, and the Monastery staff was a large part of that. Everyone was raving about the food and the location and said it was the best wedding they've ever attended. I still dream about the filet!

zing. We worked with Ali in the months leading up to our wedding and she provided answers to any questions we had very timely. Then the week of our wedding we worked with Kris K. who was SO AMAZING. The day of she went above and beyond and had an answer/fix for any question we had. We had a 6 month old daughter and so we had to accommodate most of the wedding day around her schedule (and my pumping schedule) and Kris was great with this. As well as all of the staff, from the bartenders to the food staff were so nice and polite.

e and took everything in stride. This truly felt like the only part in the entire week that we could actually enjoy ourselves because we knew that she had everything covered. As an architect I can also say that the venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and will definitely be back for a tour soon! Thank you again for all your help and making sure the happy couples night was truly special!