A Church Transformed
Kimberly
SALES MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (7X)
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Main Street Abbey is a beautiful wedding venue in Columbia, IL. Constructed in 1866, the Abbey has been a staple on Historic Main Street for more than 130 years. After careful reconstruction, it now operates as a premier event space that merges nostalgic history and modern innovation.
Located just minutes from downtown St. Louis, this unique venue will wow your guests from the moment they step foot through the doors. With striking arched ceilings and original stained glass windows, it is a space designed for an occasion as momentous as your wedding day. You can host both your ceremony and reception in this light-drenched space. Its white walls and hardwood floor make it versatile yet chic, easily customizable to suit any event design. An attached terrace provides a beautiful outdoor site for a cocktail hour or a quiet moment during the event. A getting-ready suite is also available for the wedding party's use that features vanities, mirrors, a full bathroom, and a kitchen. This stunning venue can accommodate up to 220 guests for an unforgettable celebration.
The Main Street Abbey team aims to provide everything you need to host the wedding of your dreams. After an initial consultation, one of their dedicated event managers will work with you to develop a bespoke design tailored to your specifications. They'll point you in the direction of the best local vendors and assist with any queries or concerns you may have regarding the planning of your celebration. On your wedding day, you are invited to customize the uplighting, bring in flowers and other decor items, and use the sound system throughout your celebration.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$2,600
Reception
$2,600
Ceremony
$2,000
Bar services
$22 per person
Catering
Contact for price
- Couples usually spend $8,450
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Jun and Sept-Nov.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Historic Venue
Religious Setting
Church
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- KimberlySales ManagerKimberly is an integral part of the team at Main Street Abbey. Marrying her flair and expertise in event planning with her ability to connect with couples, she ensures every celebration thrown here is seamless and magical.
- EllenVenue ManagerBoasting over 14 years of experience in the industry, Ellen has built an incredible career in weddings. After exploring almost every part you can imagine, from catering to makeup, she is now the Venue Manager of Main Street Abbey.
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.067 reviews
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Main Street Abbey is consistently described as a dream wedding venue with incredibly helpful staff who ensure a smooth and seamless process from start to finish. Reviewers appreciate the venue's unique and beautiful qualities, along with the professionalism and attentiveness of the entire team. The all-in-one location with hotel accommodations and seamless transitions between ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception are highlighted as major strengths. The venue's charm, helpfulness of the staff, and attention to detail are highly recommended by those who celebrated their special day at Main Street Abbey.- Top reviews
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Ashley E
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5.0
9/25/2024
We had our ceremony and reception at Main Street Abbey. I'm not even sure if words can convey how absolutely wonderful it was to work with everyone at the venue. Brooke and Erica were so thorough, and you can tell they truly care about making sure the day is exactly as you envisioned it. As a detail-oriented person myself, I can honestly say I could not find a single flaw. The day went 100% perfectly, and everyone I encountered from the venue was so nice and professional. The on-site hotel made this venue a one-stop shop. All my guests were blown away by how seamless the transition between ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception was, and how easy it was to park and enter the facility. I am still just blown away by how amazing the day was. I HIGHLY recommend this venue. It is so unique, clean, and beautiful, and the staff makes it even better! Thank you to everyone involved for making it the best day of my life!
Ashley R
5.0
10/06/2024
The staff was INCREDIBLY helpful and always available when you need them. They made this process so smooth and easy, the wedding day was a DREAM!!! They are the absolute BEST and you couldn't find a better venue!
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Mikaila M
5.0
9/09/2024
I had my ceremony at Main Street Abbey and it was beautiful. My MIL and SIL stayed in the new hotel and enjoyed all the school reference Easter eggs. I used the bridal suite, which opened to me at 7am. It was large enough to handle my family(4 sisters, mom, daughter), my MIL and SIL, my two hair and make-up people, and my videographer and photographer. I was not involved with setting up decor in the ceremony space, but my Mom let me know that the staff was very helpful. They were also helpful with our rehearsal night.
Amanda H
5.0
9/04/2024
Main Street Abbey helped make our day phenomenal. From the bridal and groom suites, to the staff, to the atmosphere, it was extraordinary! The staff went above and beyond for us and we are forever grateful. We’d recommend Main Street Abbey again and again!
Autumn B
5.0
5/03/2024
We had the most beautiful wedding at Main Street Abbey! Everyone there was so easy to work with and helped us with planning every step of the way. They were a huge part of making our day so special. Huge thank you to the whole team at the Abbey! I highly highly recommend this gorgeous venue for your special day!🩷
Frankie Y
5.0
4/23/2024
The Main Street Abbey was the perfect wedding venue! All of the staff were helpful and creative! My husband and I had the most outstanding day and even the transition from ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception was so fast, smooth, and seamless! We also stayed the night in the honeymoon suite which I highly recommend! My husband and I are so glad we had our wedding here and I would recommend the Main Street Abbey to anyone and everyone!
Katie P
5.0
3/06/2024
"Weeks later, we're still absolutely gushing over the Main Street Abbey; it was the perfect venue for our wedding. We had every aspect of our wedding in one beautiful location. I was nervous about the flip during cocktail hour but it went so smoothly and we had the best time!
Timothy L
5.0
11/20/2023
The Wedding Venue was gorgeous! The event went flawlessly. We couldn't have asked for more! The coordinators were very pleasant to work with and so helpful. I definitely recommend this place to others who are getting married!
Alisha R
5.0
11/16/2023
The venue was absolutely beautiful. Working with the event coordinators went very smooth. They made our big day seamless. We appreciate all their hard work,
Mackenzie M
5.0
10/11/2023
The venue was perfect for our wedding! We loved the Main Street abbey and our guests couldn’t stop complimenting it. The staff was so helpful and amazing, especially our event coordinators Brook and Eric. They worked to make our day amazing and stress free!
Gina C
4.0
9/11/2023
The Main Street Abbey is a stunning venue, they have done a beautiful job renovating the old ICS church into a wedding space that will soon have a restaurant and hotel rooms, bringing an wonderful attraction to small-town Columbia; but I do have to say that the communication with our Event Coordinator and Event Manager could have been better. I felt that my bridal party and I were pretty thorough in our communication but there were various details that were missed, especially during the set up for the reception to name one. I did create a main detail binder and passed that along to our Event Coordinator to use for the set up of the reception as well as my bridal party because I knew they weren't going to remember all of the details that I had told them. I was later told by my MOH that the binder couldn't be found and was never used, which could have eliminated a lot of the headache my bridesmaids had to go through with that reception set up. When you spend that kind of money for a wedding, you expect communication. Overall, it was a magical day at a beautiful venue, but the experience would've been better with communication and quicker assistance from our Event Coordinator.
Julie G
5.0
6/16/2023
The venue was perfect for our wedding. It is a beautiful venue. Brooke and Erica were great to work with throughout the process from booking until the day of the wedding. They made the transition from ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception flow seamlessly. Several of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was that night.
Response from Main Street Abbey on 06/16/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words Julie! We are happy to have been part of your big d...
ay!
Michelle J
5.0
6/02/2023
Main Street Abbey was absolutely the perfect venue for our wedding. From the moment we toured the venue, we absolutely fell in love. Our team was always available to answer any questions we had and made the day of such a breeze. When they heard that our rehearsal dinner restaurant unexpected closed, they offered us the terrace space and even prepared a meal for us. Having the bridal suite to get ready in was fantastic and the outside terrace was perfect for our cocktail hour. All of the staff we worked with was excellent and our day-of-coordinator (Erica, I think?) was amazing at keeping me informed without adding any additional stress. I cannot recommend this venue enough.
Response from Main Street Abbey on 06/16/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words Michelle!! We are so glad you enjoyed the process an...
d had a wonderful day!
Courtney O
5.0
1/23/2023
The Abbey was an absolute perfect venue for our wedding and ceremony! The staff were all great with answering questions quickly and efficiently as we prepared for our big day. The day of went smoothly as we transitioned between the ceremony and reception. The layout was absolutely perfect for our event, and not to mention, the space is beautiful. We enjoyed the bridal suite and groom's quarters as we prepared for the day, and the spaces are decorated so cute. The outdoor space for cocktail hour is spacious and well designed, and the bistro lights at night make the outdoor space romantic. We are so glad we chose the Abbey for our big day, as it was truly a dream. If you can dream it, the Abbey can do it for you.
Response from Main Street Abbey on 01/23/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words Courtney! We are so glad you enjoyed your day! Thank...
s for choosing Main Street Abbey,
Andrea Thielemann
Event Sales Manager
Emily U
4.0
11/08/2022
The venue is stunning. The extra bridal suite was a great place to get ready. My only issue was a struggle with communication with the team sometimes. We would have meetings and they would send me info that I felt didn’t reflect what I had said at all. But all in all I would hire them again.
Brittany M
5.0
9/21/2022
Cannot give enough stars to this venue, just was over the top gorgeous and we loved the layout of MSA. Our guests raved about what a unique and gorgeous spot for our reception. They did everything possible to accommodate our vision for the perfect day!!!!
Sami H
5.0
9/12/2022
The Abbey was the perfect venue for our wedding. It’s gorgeous on the inside and out, and the staff is amazing. The day went smoothly from beginning to end, and I didn’t have to worry about anything. I knew the day-of coordinator had everything handled. I highly recommend this venue!
Tracey C
5.0
8/04/2022
Main Street Abbey is just gorgeous! I am so glad we chose the venue for our wedding. The booking process was very smooth. The day of the wedding did not disappoint. It’s so beautiful and all the people…just amazing! From bartenders to those helping bus tables, and everyone in between, best service! They helped us pick up at the end of the night. They made sure we had the plates from our cake because we had to return them to the caterer. They were very attentive to all the little details and did not hesitate to help with anything, not just when asked. They offered. I was so grateful when I was exhausted at the end of the night and they just pulled everything together for us to get home. They definitely went above and beyond!
Response from Main Street Abbey on 08/16/2022
Tracey, what a beautiful day it was! Thank you so much for your sweet words. Thank you for...
choosing Main Street Abbey to celebrate your big day!
Congratulations & best of wishes from our family to yours!
Kayla S
5.0
4/26/2022
This venue deserves so much more recognition!!! It is the most perfect place that is so versatile for any wedding style. The team made my day go so smoothly and perfectly. We had our ceremony and reception here and used the bridal suite. It was the absolute best day of my life. And I couldn’t have imagined it anywhere else. So dreamy and romantic!
Response from Main Street Abbey on 04/28/2022
Kayla, we are so thankful you chose Main Street Abbey for your big day! Your wedding was d...
efinitely a dream and your reception was one that we will remember for years to come! Congratulations to you guys, we wish you many years of love & happiness! XOXO
Jodi K
5.0
2/15/2022
I cannot express enough how beautiful this space is, and how wonderful the staff is. I had a vision for how I wanted my wedding ceremony to look, and Main Street Abbey COMPLETELY surpassed my expectations. We didn't have to do much decorating at all, because the venue really is that gorgeous. On top of that, every single staff member that we worked with was so accommodating and helpful and they handled all of our stress and questions with ease. Definitely recommend the Abbey to anyone that's getting married!
Paige S
5.0
1/07/2022
Let me just say, the girls that work at Main Street Abbey are AMAZING!! From Candace, sales, helping us tour the venue multiple times, answering all of our questions, being quick to respond to emails, and just being patient with me :). Abbey, our day of coordinator, was such a sweet, go with the flow person! She made sure she had every detail written down and made sure it was pulled off at our wedding! I honestly could not recommend a more professional staff!
The venue!!! Jaw dropping! It was the first place of like 5-10 venues we saw and kept going back to them. The church space was so special to me. The cocktail hour space was impeccable, as well. We had 240 guest and I was worried they weren't all going to fit in there but there was no problem at all! They now have a brand new bridal suite that us girls got ready in. Very nice!
You cannot go wrong with Main Street Abbey! I hope to get invited to a wedding there in the near future :)
Gregg B
5.0
12/20/2021
Venue was great for my wife's surprise party. Great people to work with.
Claire T
5.0
11/23/2021
Candace was great! She coordinated everything for us in a timely manner. The venue was gorgeous and we got loads of compliments on it. The rental process is easy, convenient, and Candace answers all of your questions in a quick manner. She made our big day feel more about having fun and enjoying all the activities rather than stressing about the small details.
Brandi G
5.0
11/21/2021
I wish I could give more than 5 stars! We started to plan our wedding in Oct 2019, before covid. Long story short, we ended up with a small outdoor ceremony and we moved our reception to oct 2021, almost exactly 1 year after our ceremony. I cannot say thank you enough to Main Street Abbey and especially to Candace for making an almost impossible event, possible! She was always there to answer questions at the most uncertain times! The venue is gorgeous, and all of the staff was amazing!
Jacqueline G
5.0
11/02/2021
Before booking Main Street Abbey for my own wedding, I had worked with the ladies here numerous times as a vendor and knew I was in good hands. As a bride though, I learned just how attentive and amazing they truly were. From the get go, Candace and Rachel were so attentive to my questions and made the whole process easy - even through Covid. Then I met Abbey and she was a delight and worked with all my vendors and me to make sure my husband and I had the perfect Halloween wedding for our friends and family. She patiently waited for me to pick my lighting colors quite a few times and kept up with my last minute schedule changes and additions (like a surprise zombie flash mob).
My only recommendation for bride's getting married at MSA is consider turning on the lantern chandeliers for the dinner portion of the reception if you are doing darker uplighting. Definitely turn them off for dancing because nothing gives people more confidence when dancing like mood lighting!
Erica S
5.0
10/28/2021
We had our wedding at the Abbey over the weekend and I am beyond amazed at this venue and staff. Rachel was a dream to work with! She is very responsive, very helpful, and has an eye for detail. Everything was absolutely perfect. The day went by so smoothly, zero stress, and most importantly everything was EXACTLY what I dreamed my wedding would be. This venue is jaw dropping when you go in, but then add the brides vision and the abbey team, and it is seriously the most stunning venue. I can not stress how amazing our wedding was because of this venue and staff.
Response from Main Street Abbey on 11/11/2021
We are so grateful for you! what a wonderful celebration for such a wonderful couple! we a...
re so excited for you and your beautiful family and wish you so much happiness!
Devon P
5.0
10/25/2021
Everything was so amazing that I almost don’t have the words. This venue is breathtaking, the people who work here are amazing—to say the least & my wedding ceremony was everything I could ask for & more. Candace went above & beyond to make sure our day was nothing short of magical & she nailed it. I’ll forever recommend this venue to my friends & family. Candace, thank you SO much for everything!!
Response from Main Street Abbey on 11/11/2021
Thank you so much Devon! we adore you! your kind words mean so much to us and we are so gr...
ateful to have been apart of your celebration. Congratulations sweet friends!
McKenna E
4.0
10/22/2021
The venue was stunning - practically decorated itself! I received so many comments about how beautiful this venue is from guests. Candace was wonderful to work with leading up to the event as far as booking and being available for multiple visits. They are excellent at communication throughout the planning process.
Our specific day-of coordinator seemed unsure of what was going on and did not assist in the flip from ceremony to reception and a few guests ended up helping instead. While flipping was the job of the caterers, it was the coordinator's job to make sure everything ran smoothly (which it did not). Surely this was a fluke and won't happen to you, but is definitely something worth clarifying and discussing beforehand to avoid what we encountered. I would not let this take away from choosing this venue.
The price for rental is amazing - be aware that they do require you to use their alcohol package, which is where the price for the venue increases significantly. Definitely well worth it though. I would 1000% book here again and wish I could go back and relive our wedding!
Elisabeth K
5.0
10/20/2021
Absolutely stunning venue and fantastical people to work with! As the bride, I fell in love with the venue immediately. The church has fantastic updates but its old charm remains. Candace and Abbey were an absolute dream to work with. They were so patient and kind through the rescheduling due to covid and no question was too big or too small. They were both extremely knowledgeable and willing to help in any way they could. They responded back quickly and were always professional and so so sweet! It was also absolutely spectacular to have a gorgeous bridal suite to get ready the morning of the big day. The suite comfortably fits 12 women, two make-up artists, and one hairdresser. It was such a relief to be able to be at the same location all day, getting ready, pictures, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception. After the ceremony/reception we received so many compliments about how beautiful the church was, the ease of transitioning to the amazing outdoor covered bar area, and all the staff being so kind! Huge thank you's to the Main Street Abbey for everything! Couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else! :)
Response from Main Street Abbey on 10/28/2021
Elisabeth, we will forever be grateful for our time spent with you! You were such a sweeth...
eart to work with and so patient and kind throughout a difficult time for all! When the day came to finally celebrate you two, it was absolutely beautiful. Thank you again and congratulations!
Jessica T
5.0
10/06/2021
Main Street Abbey is the BEST! Our day was perfect with their help! First - the venue is absolutely stunning. We loved the ceremony/reception/cocktail hour combo all being in the same site and so did our guests! Second - Candace, our day of coordinator is a gem! She made sure everything was perfect and took care of any minor hiccup that happened that day. Before our day, her communication with all our questions was quick and informative. She was always willing to help where needed. We got so many compliments on how beautiful our day was and the Abbey had a large part in that! I can't recommend the Abbey & its team enough!
Response from Main Street Abbey on 10/07/2021
Jessica, thank you for entrusting the Main Street Abbey and our team with your very specia...
l day! We absolutely loved working with you and are so thankful for your kind review. We are sending you and Matthew all of our best wish! Congratulations again!
Alicia P
5.0
10/05/2021
I can’t recommend this venue enough!! Candance did such an amazing job helping us prepare for months leading up to the wedding and on the day of she coordinated everything perfectly and was always very calm (even when we were a bit stressed). We originally scheduled our wedding the fall of 2020 and had to push back our big reception an entire year because of COVID. Candace was so kind and professional as we worked through the details of pushing back the wedding and she was able to answer every question we had to put us at ease. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and every one of our guests was impressed by the indoor space and the outdoor terrace. Our caterer (Russo’s Catering) was also incredible to work with and since they are a preferred caterer for the venue, they took care of every detail with ease. I will be recommending Main Street Abbey to all my friends so hopefully I can attend another wedding here! It is worth every penny and is the absolute perfect wedding venue.
Response from Main Street Abbey on 10/07/2021
Alicia + Adam, your sweet words truly mean more than you know! You and your families were ...
such a joy to work with and we loved be able to watch them celebrate the love you two share. Thank you again for allowing us into your special day and congratulations! Cheers!
Kalli C
5.0
9/22/2021
WOW. Main Street Abbey was absolutley amazing to work with!! We originally had planned to have our wedding at a different venue, and due to some unfortunate circumstances, we had to find a new place to have a wedding as soon as possible.
Main Street Abbey came to our rescue and helped us plan our wedding at their venue in three short months. We worked with Abbey from the venue and she answered all the questions I had and made sure that the day of went so smoothly. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and that is for sure because of the amazing team at Main Street Abbey and our other vendors as well.
Response from Main Street Abbey on 09/28/2021
Kalli - Thank you, thank you for your wonderful review and allowing us to be a part of the...
very special day! Our team enjoyed working alongside you and your loved ones. We wish you many years of happiness!
Annie H
5.0
9/06/2021
We absolutely loved having our ceremony at Main Street Abbey. Our coordinator, Abbey, was so sweet and so easy to work with, and helped make sure everything ran smoothly! Our pictures were gorgeous, and we received nothing but high praise about how beautiful this venue was!
Katherine D
5.0
7/15/2021
From the start, the Abbey was extremely helpful and determined to make my wedding the perfect day. Throughout the entire process, they were prompt with answering questions, helping plan details, and understanding my vision for the space. I loved that the ceremony and reception were in the same room. Abbey, our day-of coordinator was the best! She kept everything running smoothly, even with rain trying to interfere. She knew exactly what I wanted and helped make it happen! It was the perfect day!!
Response from Main Street Abbey on 07/16/2021
Katherine - thank you so much for your review and kind words! We were honored to be a part...
of the beautiful day wish we could do it over again and again! Sending you all our love and well wishes.
Katelynn A
5.0
7/09/2021
Beautiful location and venue! My husband and I fell in love with it at our first tour when construction was still going on. We just knew it was going to be a stunning venue and it did not disappoint! We used MSA for our ceremony and reception-- it is such a versatile space with both indoor and outdoor opportunities. We were a COVID couple (rescheduled 2x after our original date was canceled) and through it all Candace and Rachel were great to work with! Super supportive, professional, & appropriate communication regarding changes. Candace was so helpful the day of the wedding to ensure everything went as smoothly as it could. Cannot recommend Main Street Abbey enough!
Response from Main Street Abbey on 07/13/2021
Kat + Tom - thank you, thank you for entrusting the Main Street Abbey with your big day! W...
e are overwhelmed by the love you have had for our space, even before it was complete! This year brought many tough challenges and you both handled them with such grace. We are forever grateful to have been apart of your beautiful day. Wishing you many years of happiness!
Savannah M
5.0
5/20/2021
I could not have chosen a better venue! Main Street Abbey is absolutely beautiful and their staff is amazing! Rachel & Candace made the planning process an absolute breeze, and were so helpful the day of my wedding - they made it so easy to relax and enjoy my day! I cannot recommend Main Street Abbey enough! Thank you for making my wedding day an absolute dream!!
Sheila W
5.0
3/10/2021
We highly recommend Main Street Abbey! Professional staff and beautiful place for wedding and reception! We had so many compliments from guests during the wedding and Rachel made everything run smoothly! We were able to completely enjoy our daughter’s wedding day because they handled everything!
Kerry S
5.0
3/01/2021
What an amazing venue!! Candace is so amazing at communications. Dealing with a wedding and brides during corona cannot have been easy but this Queen handled it like a boss! We pushed our wedding back 3 months and in the whole time she was so great with communication. Every guest we had was so in love with the Abbey and how it looked. Even our photographer would love to go back to shoot there! 10/10
Response from Main Street Abbey on 07/13/2021
Kerry - Thank you so much for your sweet words! We were honored to be a part of your beaut...
iful ceremony and have been dying over your images. We wish you, Nick, and your cute little family a lifetime of happiness!
Karen M
5.0
1/28/2021
Main Street Abbey was the location of my son and new daughter-n-law's wedding just a couple weeks ago. If I could give them 10 stars I would!
Everything is in one location, no driving from the ceremony to the reception. They are able to quickly transform the space from a beautiful "cathedral-like' space for the ceremony to a magical star lit space for the reception. It was absolutely magical!
What I appreciated the most is their common sense approach during a time of pandemic and allowing guests and family to choose what is best for themselves!
Thank you to all for making our day so special. I had many family and friends say that "it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to!"
Thank you to the staff and owners of Main Street Abbey...you made it truly amazing!
Response from Main Street Abbey on 02/01/2021
Karen - thank you so much for your kind words! We were honored to celebrate with you and y...
our family. Such an amazing and kind group of guests! Thank you for allowing our team to be a part of the very special day.
Caroline C
5.0
12/30/2020
Main Street Abbey is a beautiful venue that ties in traditional and modern components to bring your wedding day to life. The ability to have our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in the same place was a key feature we liked about this venue. The entire staff was so friendly and ready to help with whatever we needed. They have their preferred vendor list and even reach out to them for you to coordinate taking some stress out of planning. Candace was our day of coordinator and she went above and beyond from planning, to the rehearsal, and the big day.
Response from Main Street Abbey on 01/04/2021
Caroline + Tim, THANK YOU! For allowing the Main Street Abbey to be a part of your beautif...
ul day. You both handled this tough year with grace and kindness and for that we are so grateful! We wish you nothing but the best for many years to come. Congratulations again!
Mackenzie W
5.0
12/22/2020
We used Main Street Abbey for our ceremony venue. Candace helped make our special day beautiful. She helped answer all of our questions and worked with us through all of the Covid madness. Main Street Abbey is a beautiful venue and it was the perfect location for us to get married at. Thank you for everything!
Jordyn S
5.0
11/16/2020
Where to begin. The day was perfect! The process was perfect! We could have not made it through without Candace. She was a gem to work with and without her, I would have been a mess. She always responded so quickly to all my questions, contacted all of my vendors so I wasn’t stressed, and she was most of all so easy to work with! We enjoyed her company with us through the entire process. I would not want to change a thing about our big day!!!!
Thank you again! It was the most magical day ever!
Response from Main Street Abbey on 11/18/2020
Jordyn - we absolutely adored working with you! This year has not been an easy one for tho...
se planning their special celebration. Your positive and kind attitude was so appreciated. Thank you again for choosing the Main Street Abbey, it was an honor to host your special day. Congratulations Jordyn + Stephen!
Sarah H
5.0
11/14/2020
Planning a wedding is hard. Planning one during a pandemic makes it even harder. Despite all of the craziness that was 2020, our wedding reception at the Main Street Abbey was perfect. Before the pandemic, Candace made sure to touch base to see how things were progressing, giving us advice and recommendations as we initially started the long planning phase. As everything went crazy, Candace was once again staying in touch, helping us navigate an endlessly-changing, dynamic situation. When we had problems - I mean potential event-canceling problems (thanks COVID-19) - Candace worked with us to make sure everything stayed on track. We could not have celebrated our wedding without her enduring support.
Additionally, the Main Street Abbey is an absolutely gorgeous space - the high vaulted ceiling and arches, the magnificent stone structure, and the splendid terrace are all picture-perfect locations. We booked Main Street Abbey as our reception venue as soon as we saw it without visiting any other venues. Our photographers also loved every angle of it and the pictures we got were beautiful. The venue seriously speaks for itself.
Jillian O
5.0
11/08/2020
The Abbey is so beautiful!! All of my guest can’t get over how gorgeous the space was from the stained glass windows to the outdoor terrace. My wedding day went perfectly thanks to all the staff there that are so kind and easy to work with! The way in which they transformed this church into a stunning venue made for the wedding of my dreams! I highly recommended!
Response from Main Street Abbey on 11/11/2020
Jillian, we are so honored to have been a part of your beautiful day! Every detail was abs...
olutely stunning and so thoughtful. We will be forever grateful for your kind words. Wishing you and Alex a lifetime of happiness!
Robert U
5.0
10/20/2020
Main Street Abbey and team (Camille Herring, Candace Shepard, and Rachel Brueggeman) were amazing inside and outside of this unprecedented time that is COVID. Even through the darkest times of staff furloughs and severe uncertainty, this team persevered and made every effort to help make our wedding day become a reality (and more). If the venue doesn't speak for itself (which it should), this group of gals really made the experience one that will not be forgotten.
Response from Main Street Abbey on 10/20/2020
Bobby + Lauren - thank you so much for trusting the Main Street Abbey with your very speci...
al celebration! We are so honored to have been a part of the big day and overjoyed that you two were able to be married after a whirlwind of a year! Thank you for your kind words. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness!
Kelli K
5.0
10/13/2020
I highly recommend the Abbey. The venue is absolutely beautiful! Candace was our contact from the beginning and she is very responsive and honestly cares that your event will be what you are expecting plus more! Covid definitely changed our plans, but Candace made sure that we still got married on our original date at the Venue with a limited number of guests. Our big reception is rescheduled until next year, but everything went smoothly and perfectly with the changes. We can't wait to work with the Abbey team next year as well!
Mikaela S
5.0
10/08/2020
The Main Street Abbey is a beautiful venue with a wonderful staff. My wedding went great, and I would highly recommend getting married here!
Cami B
5.0
7/31/2020
THANK YOU to everyone at Main Street Abbey, especially Candace for helping us to create our dream wedding, and Rachel for stepping in at the very end and making sure everything went off without a hitch!! We are so grateful for the two of them for all
all they did to make our wedding so dang special!!! During these times, that could not have been easy. During those few hours on our wedding day you wouldn’t have known anything was happening in the world other than a big ole party to celebrate our love. The entire Abbey staff was a dream to work with throughout our big day and we had seamless transition after seamless transition throughout the entire thing. I recommend the Abbey to any bride looking for a gorgeous venue and people to help her every step of the way.
Response from Main Street Abbey on 08/20/2020
Cami - Thank you so much for trusting the Main Street Abbey to be a part of such a beautif...
ul day! This year was a whirlwind and we were so glad to be a part of such a long awaited day. Your celebration was stunning and we wish you and Kyle nothing but the best!
Christa W
5.0
2/18/2020
We are so happy with our decision to have our ceremony and reception at Main Street Abbey. We planned our wedding in 3 months and the entire process was stress free! The catering options are wonderful, the staff at Main Street Abbey is fabulous, and our guests had the best time! We loved the option of having the indoor and outdoor space and had our ceremony outside and the reception with a live band inside. The entire experience was so wonderful--from the initial meeting to the clean up the night of--we would recommend Main Street Abbey to everyone!
Meaghan S
5.0
2/14/2020
I was lucky enough to be able to have my ceremony at this beautiful venue! It was everything I could have ever imagined, plus more! The venue was absolutely breathtaking, the stained glass, the beautifully high ceilings, the overall elegance it portrayed was absolutely breathtaking.
I had encounters with many of the wonderful ladies at The Abbey. Rachel, Candace, and Camille were so very helpful throughout this whole experience. I first met with Rachel and Candace and they were just so sweet, they answered any questions I had, and I had a lot. I felt very comfortable with them and never had any worries about my special day, I literally had not one worry. Whenever I sent an email I always got a reply back that very day, this is something that I truly appreciated.
I was then assigned Camille as my event manager, I am so grateful for everything she did for me and for my special day. She was so great to work with, I met with her before the wedding and she was so easy to talk to and very helpful with ideas as to how the ceremony should go. When I say I did not worry once about the ceremony, I seriously did not worry. I felt so comfortable with Camille, she wrote every since detail down that I wanted for my wedding day and she delivered. I could not have been more pleased with anything, it seriously went so well.
I would recommend this wedding venue to anyone looking for an elegant and breathtaking wedding. They are so easy to work with, are willing to work with whatever vision you have, and are hands down the nicest and most amazing people to work with. I cannot say enough good things about my experience or the ladies I worked with.
Thank you all so very much!
Response from Main Street Abbey on 08/20/2020
Meaghan - your words truly mean more than you could ever know! We were honored to be a par...
t of your beautiful ceremony! Sending you and your family all our love. Thank you again for choosing the Main Street Abbey. Congratulations again!
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