21c Museum Hotel

and we received countless compliments from our guests—many even said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. The staff was also accommodating in several ways, including allowing some of our vendors to set up early, which we really appreciated. Throughout the planning process, I did find communication with our event manager to be somewhat challenging. Response times were often slow, and she was difficult to reach due to being out of the office frequently. That said, whenever I was able to get in touch with her, she was always helpful and did her best to answer my questions. There were, however, a couple of disappointments during the reception. The biggest was that the bar ran out of beer. Many of our guests were beer drinkers, and we had spent a significant amount on the bar package, so this was very frustrating. We also noticed that the hotel restaurant still had beer available, which made the situation even more confusing. Additionally, there was a very long wait between dinner courses. The delays significantly cut into the time our guests had to dance and socialize, and many guests became hungry and restless while waiting. By the time dessert was served, many people had already gotten up or decided to skip it because the meal service had taken so long. I wanted to share this feedback because I truly hope these are areas that can be improved for future weddings. Despite these issues, 21c is a beautiful venue, and we’re grateful for the role it played in making our wedding day so special. With a few improvements to communication, bar service, and the pacing of dinner, I think the experience could be exceptional.

with them. They are so professional, timely at responding to communication, and the venue amenities are hard to beat. Can't wait to work here again!

ut all details including chair placement and candles, and fully customize my menu in one meeting. The food from the Hive is delicious, and the atmosphere is light and airy, but with interest lent by the art exhibits. It's also great because it's a gallery, restaurant, and hotel- so you don't have to worry about where out of town guests will stay or how they will get to the festivities.

suggested list, who were all professional and great to work with. Our dinner was catered on-site by The Hive. Everyone enjoyed the three-course sit-down dinner. Most importantly, the staff was amazing. Our event coordinator made sure the day flowed smoothly, down to my odd requests of needing a 6 feet ladder for our photographer and allowed us to use their cake stand when ours was too small. The venue itself is very unique and quite original. Our guests continuously asked us how we came to find this place! For a great and memorable wedding, I recommend 21c Museum Hotel.