Krippendorf Lodge at Cincinnati Nature Center

ll - even down to bringing champagne to the bridal suite the day of. They were super helpful and kind. The venue itself is beautiful - lots of charm and the unique touches within the lodge really added to the whimsical feel of our event. The lodge is now a very special place to us and we were so happy to spend our wedding day there. We really had the perfect day! The only downside was the bartenders that were a part of the required caterer were unprofessional and rude to our guests, but they somewhat remedied the situation once I brought it up to them. It was a little frustrating to have to address this with them during my wedding day, but it was a blip in an otherwise perfect event. Note: this was not a reflection on the Cincinnati Nature Center staff. Lauren and her team were wonderful from day one. Everyone else involved with the catering company were also great. Thank you to all the staff at the CNC for executing our vision and giving us a beautiful core memory.

great time. 5 stars for Unicorn (the owl) joining cocktail hour!!

incredibly communicative, organized, and truly cared about bringing our vision to life. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, and it made the entire process feel stress-free. The venue itself was just as breathtaking in person as we had hoped. It provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and celebration. The bridal suite was not only beautiful and spacious for getting ready, but also served as a perfect private retreat for my husband and me after the ceremony — a moment we truly cherished. We also found the CNC pricing to be extremely competitive for everything that was included. It was an incredible value for such a stunning location and top-tier service. I truly couldn’t recommend this venue more.

expectations in every way. Many of our guests complemented the venue. Could not be happier!

to work with, and the wedding went off flawlessly! We had such a wonderful time, and the location is beautiful! Would recommend to anyone getting married in Cincinnati!

ect setting for our special day.

inator than just an event contact. She made sure we kept to our pre-wedding schedule in terms of meal selection, coordinated the tastings, helped with the seating chart, etc before-hand and on our wedding day, continued to make sure we were running on schedule, helped time out the wedding party walking so that I came out at the perfect part of my song, helped with where family members should sit for the ceremony, reminded us when it was time to cut the cake, totally transformed the space between the ceremony and reception in what seemed like a matter of minutes (and in a totally organic, not awkward way while our guests enjoyed drinks and appetizers), etc. she has been with this venue for years and had dozens of incredibly helpful recommendations based on her vast experience. She and her team were always very responsive to all of our questions - often returning emails within a few hours or even minutes. There is certainly something to be said of the convenience not having to coordinate between as many different vendors. I can’t say enough about this venue and the services they provide. Like many couples doing this for the first time, we had no idea what we were doing, and they made everything so easy. The staff was super friendly, helpful, and professional. We feel that we got everything we paid for and so much more. And the location was perfect, having guests coming from out of town, the city, and further east (Brown and Adams Co.). There are hotels nearby, and both Ubers and on-site parking were super convenient. We had several guests tell us it was the most beautiful and well-thought out wedding they had ever been to and, while I may be a bit biased, I’d have to agree. Our day was everything we could have dreamed. Thank you Krippendorf and Julie for giving us the most perfect day and memory to look back for the rest of our lives.

easy. We couldn't be happier with our choice.

and the food and service were excellent. The ability to close the walls of the tent helped give me peace of mind in case of rain on our wedding day. Our wedding photos in the surrounding forest are amazing and just what I wanted; green, bright, and natural looking. You also get a free membership for 2 to the Cincinnati Nature Center for one year if you book here. Our wedding ended up being on a hot day with plenty of gnats in the outdoor tent (they seemed attracted to our flower displays), but our guests had a wonderful time and enjoyed the lovely scenery.

as amazing, not traditional boring wedding food.

very patient when was a tad indecisive. She made sure our day went off without a hitch!

nati Nature Center/Krippendorf Lodge were. Elegant Fare absolutely nailed our wedding!!! Everything was "spot on" and the staff not only treated us/married couple like royalty they also treated our guests like that too. We received so many compliments on the delicious food as well as how well the staff took care of everyone. Julie is a joy to work with and each and every detail was handled perfectly. She's a gem and a true professional at her job. We couldn't be happier with our choice in wedding venue and caterer. If we could give more than 5 stars believe us we would. Highly recommend having your wedding at the Krippendorf Lodge with Elegant Fare as your caterer!! Bravo.

l and great to work with. Julie the coordinator was so organized and reached out throughout our planning process to make sure everything was covered. The cost of the venue was moderate pricing but well worth it. I have no regrets because it was a day that I'll never forget.

beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. Can not give them enough praise for the most amazing day!

self give an added bonus. Without a doubt though, the best thing about having your wedding at Krippendorf is Julie and the Elegant Fare crew. Julie is truly a seasoned professional, and made our entire wedding seamless from start to finish. Elegant Fare not only had wonderful food, but gorgeous presentation and professional and courteous servers and bartenders. Another added bonus about booking here is that you do not have to worry about dealing with multiple vendors, contracts, and fees for tables, chairs, linens, china, tent, day of coordinator etc - it is all included, which makes the whole process a little less stressful. Our guests raved about the beauty of the venue, and how great the food was. We could not be happier with our decision to book here.

ll. Easy to work with, thinks of everything, quick responses. Loved it all!!

t above and beyond to make our day special and it was so helpful to have all our needs covered by one vendor. Would highly recommend!

one big negative is that you can't choose your caterer - you have to go with the one caterer they provide. However, although a little pricey, the food was amazing and we received many compliments throughout the night. Julie, the venue coordinator, is great to work with. On the day of, she does EVERYthing possible to make your day go smoothly.

f it doesn't end up being a perfect sunny day. Luckily we had perfect weather though, bc I really didn't want to have to use it. Working with Julie was great! She was very helpful and quick to respond to my emails. The staff was very helpful and the food was delicious.

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Julie was good to work with, but would sometimes not reply to emails for 3-7 days. It is a very busy location, so I wonder if maybe they need two coordinators to handle it? At any rate, the wedding day was perfect and went very smoothly, especially flipping the ceremony site to reception. At the end of the evening, my mother did say that they were very much almost pushing them out and they threw away some decorations (including a caramel apple favor) that my Mom was trying to save to take home. They boxed up leftover food to send home with my sister and there were tons of leftovers! Excellent food, excellent location. Julie also worked with us on the cost of catering and menu options.

ing for an outdoor venue that could hold a hold of people and where you didn't have to rent tables and chairs and all that separately. This was perfect.

ception, as well as having the option for outdoor and patio coverage via tent/awning in case of poor weather. Luckily, we had a beautiful day with no rain!! The staff through the catering company were fabulous too

location to anyone.

ception so they could look out into the woods. Gorgeous setting!!! Julie the catering manager was fantastic to work with.