About this vendor
Our complete restoration and renovation is complete — be one of the first to join us in 2026 & 2027! We still have dates in 2026 to join us for your dream celebration. Inquire today!
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Carnegie Hall at Newport is an elegant and historic wedding venue in Newport, KY. Constructed in 1898, this former public library is steeped in history and offers a charming mix of contemporary touches and old-world charm. With newly renovated interiors and Renaissance-style architecture, this impressive property will surely be a hit with your loved ones.
By choosing Carnegie Hall at Newport as your wedding venue, you will have exclusive use of over 10,000 square feet of event space. From cocktails on the outdoor patio to dinner in the ballroom, there are plenty of well-appointed areas to celebrate your special event. The event facility can accommodate up to 250 guests for a cocktail-style party and 140 for a seated dinner, and it is ideally suited to intimate and medium-sized gatherings. For your convenience, you can access the spacious bridal and groom lounges to prepare yourself for the upcoming festivities. All around the venue, you will find beautiful backdrops to take photographs and create lasting memories of your milestone occasion. The Carnegie can also cater to engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, and much more.
Carnegie Hall at Newport offers a variety of services to make your wedding day special and memorable. The Carnegie offers a range of services for newlyweds-to-be celebrating their big day. Catering is provided on-site by DelightMore, offering carefully curated and custom menus filled with innovative flavors to delight and surprise your guests. In addition, multiple bar packages are available to keep everyone refreshed, even on the hottest summer days. Private tastings are an integral part of the down-to-the-minute planning process, with essential items such as tables, chairs, linens, china, and silverware included, so you won’t have to worry about anything beyond enjoying your wedding day to the fullest!
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Estate
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Library
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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I got married in October and could not imagine getting married anywhere else. Carnegie Hall at Newport is absolutely stunning and provided the perfect backdrop to have our wedding....
The outdoor garden is breathtaking from the perfectly curated plants to the elegant chandeliers. The reception area has so much character and really transported me and my guests to the most romantic special evening. My guests still talk about how much they enjoyed Carnegie Hall and how they did not want to leave at the end of the night. The set up of the venue simply flowed. There are also many awesome locations for wedding photos. I highly recommend touring Carnegie Hall if you are planning an event anytime soon. The venue will speak for itself!
I had the pleasure of attending a bourbon dinner earlier in 2025 at this one of a kind venue. And old library, turned event venue in the heart of historic Newport, Ky. 3 floors ...
of space, each floor with a distinct layout and purpose but all tied together through the original architecture of the building. The organization and execution of the event by DelightMore catering and event management was top notch. I would recommend then to anyone for their event.
I recently attended an event at Carnegie Hall at Newport and was so impressed. The venue is stunning — timeless, elegant, and full of character. You can really tell there was a lot...
of thought put into their recent renovation and the details and historic charm create an atmosphere that feels both grand and welcoming.
The event flowed effortlessly, the food was exceptional, and the overall experience great.
Carnegie Hall is the kind of venue that makes an event feel truly special. I would absolutely recommend it and would love to attend another celebration here!
Words cannot express how perfectly the DelightMore and Carnegie Hall team executed our wedding. They genuinely pour their hearts into making your vision come true and care about th...
ose details as much as you do.
The venue is obviously stunning with it's luxurious art deco vibes and timelessness. Every room from entry, to the bridal suite to the main ballroom will take your breath away.
We did a pasta station where the chefs prepared the guests pasta meal in front of them and we are still receiving compliments that their meal was the best wedding food they've ever had. Also, I highly recommend the Sun Dried Tomato and Feta Gougere puffs. They are to die for!
The team never made us feel rushed in anyway and it allowed me to enjoy every moment of the wedding. I'm an event planner myself and so it is very hard to be in the moment, but I knew I was in such good hands I could let go and soak up every memory. Thank you thank you thank you to the whole team, especially Sara for being such a genuinely beautiful person inside out to work with, and to Misti and Kim, you both were there for many in so many ways and I will forever be grateful <3
Having our wedding at Carnegie Hall was the best decision we could have made! From start to finish, the process was seamless, enjoyable, and stress-free. Sara, the wedding coordina...
tor, is professional, kind, and extremely helpful with any question you may have from the minute you book the venue all the way up until the day of your wedding. Ellie, Julie, and Cathy were our day-of coordinators, and they could not have been more attentive and thoughtful. From the Initial Design Meeting, to the Tasting, to the Final Design Meeting, the entire team worked tirelessly to ensure our needs were being met and the vision we had was carried out flawlessly. We had our ceremony on the outside terrace, the cocktail hour in the first floor "library," and the reception upstairs in the ballroom. Each space was clean, well-attended to throughout the night, and spacious. We received so many compliments on the food, and our guests were so impressed by the effortless "flow" of the staff. Our experience with Carnegie Hall and the entire DelightMore team was nothing short of fantastic and we highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a full-service wedding experience!
Married here 8/1/2025. I cannot say enough good things about Carnegie Hall/the Delightmore team. Delightmore offers more venues than Carnegie, but we were partial to Carnegie for i...
ts history, elegance, and prime location in Newport. From start to finish, the process was smooth and seamless. A truly worthwhile investment as the team will take care of everything from food, to decor, to wedding coordination. This was important to us because we wanted an all inclusive kind of experience that would allow us to be able to truly enjoy the wedding rather than stress about planning. Fortunately, Delightmore offered just that. We felt we were in good hands from our first planning meeting. Even when the sales rep changed halfway through the process, this impacted no part of our experience in any way. The process was broken down into 3 stages - an initial meeting including to choose design elements, a tasting, and a final planning meeting a month out. With each step, I felt all the more assured. The food was delicious. We received many compliments on the food and alcohol alike. Also, the venue was AMAZING at catering to my fiancé’s dietary restrictions - which can certainly be tricky as he is gluten free and pescatarian. However we had no issues with him or other guests with dietary restrictions. I also felt like we were able to customize many aspects of our experience to suit our unique preferences and budget alike. I was also very comforted (as a type A planner through and through!) with the fully regimented schedule crafted by our sales rep and coordinator. I could tell our family was also impressed with the customer service we received. The day came and it was the best day of our lives, thanks also in large part to the Carnegie venue/Delightmore team. As soon as we arrived, there was a staff member available who regularly checked in with us and gave us everything we needed. We had lunch served just before noon which was also delicious. Throughout the day, various vendors showed up, and I had to do very little actual coordinating with them since the venue did so much of that (the venue also has a list of vendors they’ve worked with in the past, which was very helpful and aided in providing excellent service). A staff member who also aided in our rehearsal and helped us walk through it again right before the ceremony, which was extremely helpful. They were excellent at keeping me and my fiancé “hidden” from each other or family when we needed to be. Finally, the ceremony came. The planning process helped keep my mind at ease. One friend commented that the venue team took everything so seriously, they were speaking in headsets to each other like they were in the CIA, LOL. This helped keep timing on point. The staff also had excellent suggestions based on their knowledge and expertise of guest experience and overall wedding coordination. I was ecstatic walking back down the aisle, and my excitement only continued during the reception. Staff members did a great job balancing giving us our space but also checking in to see what was needed. Dinner came out for the bridal party promptly and it was simply decadent. I spent the rest of my night able to fully focus on my loved ones as we danced the night away. I was really impressed at the end of the night with the help of all the staff members who packed up all of our belongings and took care of it all. My one complaint? That it was only one day (boooo!) Choose Carnegie/Delightmore - you won’t regret it!
Absolutely loved it here. Everyone at the wedding complimented the food and how beautiful the place was! The staff was incredibly kind and easy to work with. My props to Sara, Elli...
e, and the whole team at Carnegie for making my day so special!
From start to finish, the Delightmore team made our day absolutely seamless. Their knowledge, experience, and professionalism stood out every step of the way. The recently renovate...
d venue beautifully blends historic charm with tasteful, modern updates—it was the perfect setting. I truly can’t recommend the team enough—they went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect!
Such a beautiful space! We loved the venue and Kristin was wonderful to work with. Our day of coordinator was so kind and helpful.
Absolutely beautiful space! They were very flexible with us in regards to bringing decor over a few days early and allowing the furniture we rented to be picked up the next day. My...
only complaint would be that they have a beautiful bridal suite to get ready in, but you don't get the venue for the full day. You have to add on hours if you wish to get ready there and it got to costly for us, so we had to find somewhere else, but everything was perfect in the end!
We had a wonderful experience the day of our wedding at Carnegie Hall @ Newport. All of our guests were amazed by the beauty of the building. Our coordinator at the venue was a lif...
e-saver the day off, and was so quick to accommodate last minute changes.
We couldn’t have had a more perfect day and Kristin and her team at the Carnegie were a huge part in that success. Carnegie is a beautiful venue with a great location that made it...
an easy choice for us and our wedding celebration. This venue allows the flexibility to make your vision come alive. Kristin was fantastic and amazing to work with, we would recommend 1000x over.
We absolutely loved our experience working with Alyssa for our wedding at Carnegie Hall. She was professional and kind throughout the whole process. The venue is stunning and we lo...
ved how much history the building has. The only reason for a missing star was the temperature of the ballroom upstairs. Our wedding was on 9/18/21 and it was abnormally hot out (88 degrees as a high). The the entirety of the reception the upstairs was uncomfortably hot- so much so our guests were all dripping in sweat. Even so- we all had an incredible time.
Carnegie Hall was the first venue we viewed and fell in love with it right away. We had an instant connection with Peggy, which when we found out there was new owners I immediately...
was upset and worried if we even still had a venue. After meeting with Kristin all of our worries went away. Kristin was amazing to work with and helped us iron out all of the details to have a smooth wedding. I would recommend Carnegie to couples who are looking for a beautiful ceremony and reception space.
We had a great experience with Carnegie for our wedding on 5/15/21! We booked them at the last minute due to a venue change from COVID restrictions. We had a minor communication is...
sue under the old owners when we originally booked them, but when the new owners came on board, we had absolutely no issues. Kristin Dickman was wonderful to work with - she was responsive, kind and accommodating. She made sure we got the wedding of our dreams and we certainly did! The venue is beautiful and our guests are still raving about how cool and unique our venue was. Thank you, Kristin!
Despite this being a beautiful venue that had great promise prior to the pandemic, we have since been treated so poorly that we are considering taking legal action. This venue is w...
ithholding thousands of dollars that were promised to be returned to us.
Here’s our story:
We had booked and signed on with The Carnegie for our early June wedding reception. When the pandemic was clearly not coming to an end any time soon, we decided to cancel our reception and have a small ceremony with immediate family. As soon as we made this decision, we reached out to The Carnegie to ask about their cancellation policy in regards to the developing situation. We were told by the manager that despite their usual refund policy, they would be issuing full refunds for couples that had to cancel due to the pandemic. We were incredibly grateful, and waited patiently to hear back about next steps.
When a couple of weeks passed with no refund or word from the venue, we reached out and were reassured that refunds were being issued in a matter of days. Again, weeks passed with no refund or contact. We reached out several times over these weeks via email and phone (by now it was over two months from the original contact), but never once heard back. We decided to pursue legal counsel, but wanted to inform the manager before doing so to give them one last chance to rectify the situation on their own. We called, no one picked up, so we left a voicemail notifying the manager that we were considering legal action. Within an hour, she called back frantically asking us not to. She said she would talk to the owner, who was supposedly the one withholding the refund, and get back to us.
Unfortunately, it has now been over a month from that call. We’ve attempted to contact her several times, and we’ve even asked for the owner’s information hoping that we could streamline the process and contact him ourselves. We’ve had no luck, and we are feeling desperate and swindled. As a high school teacher myself and a husband who is a full time graduate student, losing this amount of money has had a profoundly negative impact on our financial security.
We are leaving this review because times are incredibly tough, both personally and financially, for everyone in this community right now. We understand how deeply challenging it is to plan a wedding during such uncertain times, and we don’t want other couples to suffer the way that we have.
Again, we had such high hopes for this venue and are deeply saddened to have to report such unfortunate treatment. If you are considering booking with them, please take what I have shared into consideration as well.
Wow!! My dream wedding cake true!! Peggy and her team were so wonderful to us. Anything we asked for or wanted we were given without hesitation. Peggy was always prompt with calls ...
and meetings and always personal with the family. Peggy makes you feel at ease and reassures you that everything will be fine. If there was ever an issue it was fixed before anyone ever noticed. The venue is 3 levels. Bridal/grooms suits on the bottom floor then the main floor and the third floor is reserved for the ceremony and reception. Such a beautiful venue with beautiful chandeliers and a beautiful staff!! I highly recommend
I cannot imagine a more perfect venue for our ceremony and reception. From start to finish, the team at Carnegie made what was a daunting process into something manageable. They re...
sponded quickly to our initial request for information, then quickly found a date that we could come tour the venue. When we walked in, I was blown away by how beautiful everything was, the front steps, the columns and marble floors, intricate ceilings, etc. This architectural beauty made our pictures end up stunning and made our décor needs minimal when compared to other venues. There is such attention to detail there, I felt confident after the initial tour that it was our perfect venue. It appealed to us because it has the grandeur of a fancy venue but was a great value for all the things that you could do there. We brought in our own catering (Montgomery Inn) and alcohol (delivered by Party Source), and those savings alone made choosing there a great financial decision. There were also small things that we appreciated, such as letting us borrow some of the decorations they have there (easel for the seating chart, arch for our ceremony). We also appreciated the amenities such as having spaces for both the bridesmaids and the groomsmen to get ready. Across the street is a parking lot, which was extremely convenient. If there are concerns about accessibility, they also have a small elevator there which is a nice find in a historic building. In case you can’t tell, I loved the facility itself.
The best part about our experience wasn’t the facility though, it was the hard-working staff that made everything come together beautifully. Peggy gave us our initial tour and discussed booking with us, then Kim came in once we booked the venue and was our coordinator. Let me just say that having Kim there was AMAZING! She knew the right questions to ask and to guide you when making decisions for the ceremony and reception. She was prompt with emails and scheduling our meetings, which they recommend at 6 months out, 3 months out, 6 weeks out, and 3 weeks out (or something to that effect). It may seem like a lot of meetings, but it was amazing to be able to look at the venue so often and bring décor ideas to test out. As far as day of, all of the staff was there and did everything from making sure vendors knew where to go, to directing guests to the bathrooms, to coordinating donating the extra food after the reception. All in all, I would HIGHLY recommend booking Carnegie as your reception venue.
Carnegie Hall at Newport was by far the best wedding planning decision we made. We got the most for our money - beauty, convenience, bridal/groom suites, limo, ability to choose ou...
r caterer and bring our own alcohol. Kim helped us narrow down and plan our last details and helped make everything run as smoothly as possible. We were blown away by the final outcome! We highly recommend the Carnegie at Newport. Don't bother looking elsewhere!
Our wedding at the Carnegie was absolutely gorgeous and we are so appreciative to Kim, Peggy, and Jenna for everything they did to make that happen. Their eye for detail from the v...
ery beginning of the planning process was so helpful to us, and they were so kind and patient as they helped us consider every detail. Kim thought of everything - from how to organize the tables and decorations to creating a memorial to one of our parents who had recently passed away. Jenna sat down on the floor in the back of the ballroom and played with toddler-ring-bearer who was running around during the ceremony so that everyone else could focus on the bride and groom - I mean, that is amazing - where else is there someone who would do that and do it well?! And Peggy was a rock throughout the entire wedding weekend - from organizing all the vendors to carrying out every one of our detailed requests. She even helped several impaired, elderly relatives find their way to their hotels late at night. After the wedding, my parents said that the best decision we made was to go with the venue that had such attentive, professional people working at it, and we couldn't agree more. It is such a gorgeous space with top-of-the-line service! In short, excellent value for the money. Thank you all for helping us make our wedding so beautiful!
Peggy and her staff and very kind and wonderful people.
We had our wedding her on March 30th and it was absolutely beautiful!!!
They helped us make our movie themed wedding a real...
ity and we are forever grateful for all the work and assistance they provided.
this venue is breathtaking and I HIGHLY recommend it to any bride looking for a venue with style and class that is also intimate
Kim and the whole team were super attentive to our needs and wants and helped everything run so smoothly for our day. We couldn't have asked for better.
We couldn't be happier to have had both our wedding and reception (and rehearsal dinner!) at Carnegie Hall. From the minute we walked in to the 100+ year old beautiful limestone bu...
ilding we knew it was the place for us, and Kim made everything so easy. Kim has so much experience planning events in the space that we never had any doubt that things would work out perfectly. Any time a question or issue popped up she was so responsive and made sure everything happened exactly as we hoped. The building itself was so perfect and we loved having the whole venue all day. We can't say enough about how much we loved the whole experience.
We had my daughters wedding at Carnegie Hall a couple of weeks ago. The Venue is so beautiful and unique. At first I was very nervous about booking a venue where I had to coordin...
ate everything but Peggy put me at ease. I was a stressed out mom Wanting everything to be perfect for my daughter plus I had never put a wedding together before. Throughout the process Peggy and Kim were so great, I knew they would do everything the could to make sure my daughters special day was a beautiful one. They were always willing to take my calls day or night and willing to meet at times that worked best for us. The cost to rent was affordable and the party bus was a wonderful bonus to the day. The driver even went to the store to pick up a few things for the girls. You can have the best venue in town but if the directors do not have a heart for people and care about your event you may not have the best experience. Things can always go wrong nothing is perfect but I can assure you of this, these ladies are top notch and will do everything they can to make your event a wonderful experience for you and your guest. It is a fantastic place to get some amazing photo’s as well. Not only did my daughter have a beautiful wedding but I gained two new friends. My daughter and I will miss working with Peggy and Kim!
When I walked into Carnegie Hall, I first noticed how gorgeous the place is! When I saw the chandeliers upstairs, I was sold! This venue alone is so beautiful you don’t need many d...
ecorations! Working with Peggy and Kim was a pleasure. Both ladies are so great and will bend over backwards to make sure you are happy! I’m actually sad that my wedding is over now because I don’t get to see them anymore! They get back to you in a timely manner with any questions you have. They also will let you come down whenever you need to talk in person or check out the space. We had 150 guests which is the maximum the venue can hold, they knew that they were going to need help when flipping the room from the ceremony to the reception, so they staffed accordingly. My bridal party all got ready at the venue which was so awesome! They even provided a limo for us to go take pictures. We had a few unforeseen issues that was out of any of their hands. They handled the issues with grace and were so sweet. The venue is gorgeous, so you cannot go wrong with having an event there. But the real charm that comes with the Carnegie is from Peggy and Kim!
The staff at this venue are absolutely wonderful! They made the planning process absolutely flawless and easy. I can’t thank every single one of them enough for everything they did...
. I would recommend this venue to everyone I know. It’s a gorgeous building with so much character and made a memorable location for everyone. I held my reception and ceremony all at this location and it made it easy on all my guest! I couldn’t have picked a more suitable and perfect place to hold my wedding.
Kim and the crew at Carnegie were absolutely incredible. From our first tour to the big day they always made us feel like our wedding was the only event they were working on. The...
venue is absolutely gorgeous and the staff are the most incredible and professional people you could ever hope to work with. I will without hesitation recommend Carnegie Hall to anyone I know needing an event space, and this will certainly not be our last event here. Thank you so much!
If you haven't seen this venue and your considering it you should go look at it, it's beautiful. The Carnegie used to be an old library and it has the charm of an old and elegant m...
ansion. Our wedding was everything we hoped for and the venue was perfect for us. We themed our wedding around books because we're both avid readers and this place was ideal. We hardly had to decorate it because it is so well adorned. Personally, I also hate the office ceiling tiles that you normally find in venues so the tall, vaulted, gorgeous ceilings with candelabras were a big sale for me and I thought gave an air of elegance to the wedding. Finally, I cannot speak highly enough about the service we received but above all we felt in love with the place. If anything, my only complain is that it's no longer a library so I cannot go and visit and remember my wedding any time I want.
My wife and I had our rehearsal dinner at Carnegie Hall. We actually invited nearly 100 guests for this event as most of our family was coming from out of town. What a fantastic ve...
nue and team they have at Carnegie. Mary and her team made the event one that we will never forget. Thank you so much and we absolutely recommend using Carnegie Hall for any upcoming event!
My husband and I can't stop talking about how beautiful this building is. I don't think it could have been anymore beautiful. I mean we spent maybe $100 on decorations because it j...
ust doesn't need it. It speaks for itself, especially when it is filled with people you love, it was just amazing. The event staff is a dream to work with as well. Almost felt like aunts to me! We talked atleast once a week! It's pricey, but worth every single penny. Everyone was in awe! Thank you Carnegie. The Meyers love you!
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401 Monmouth St, Newport, KY
Carnegie Hall at Newport