Premier Park Events

weet, so helpful and really made us feel special on our big day. She was constantly moving around making sure everything was running the way it was supposed to and she was always quick to respond during the planning stages. We got married in Alms Park and it was everything we had hoped for. The back drop was perfect. We had dancing upstairs and everyone commented on how gorgeous the park was. I don't think you could go wrong with any of their parks and you are definitely not going to find anyone more helpful than Kimmy was. I know outdoor weddings can be a little nerve wracking but if you truly love nature and the parks the weather really doesn't matter. You'll have a wonderful time with a gorgeous view. I am so thankful we chose to get married outside and so glad we were lucky enough to work with someone as sweet and wonderful as Kimmy. Thank you so much for everything you did to make our wedding absolutely perfect!

e for itself, and our guests were blown away. Very pleased with PPE!

was extremely easy to work with. Allie met us for a walk through of the location and multiple planning meetings while also answering our millions of questions in between. They required us to use one of their preferred caterers which we didn't love, but appears to be the norm. We did not realize initially that the cost of the venue did not include table, chair, or linen rental and that all of that had to be booked through them as well. While initially the venue was one of the cheapest options we looked at, once you added in these extra costs it was quickly on par with all of the other locations. Planning our wedding at the Krohn was a little different than other locations because it was open to the public during the day. We couldn't start decorating until it was closed to the public and the doors didn't open for our guests until 10 minutes before the ceremony, but everything was set up on time and Allie suggested opening a bar outside before the doors opened. This was a genius idea that all of our guests loved! It was also very warm inside, but that was to be expected when we scheduled our wedding inside a greenhouse in the middle of July. We had 100 guests and I would not suggest more than that even though they say that the location holds 120 inside. The dining area was pretty packed with just our guests and I could not imagine adding any more tables. While there are definitely some quirks to having a wedding the Krohn, overall we had a great time and are very pleased with our decision to have our ceremony and reception there. The conservatory is beautiful and required absolutely zero additional decorations. Our guests loved the unique venue as well (other than the heat).

I had a question, but she definitely went out of her way several times in order to help us make our wedding day wonderful. Prior to the big day she made time to meet with me on several occassions to discuss table layout, linen selection, you name it. She was always friendly and positive... which can be tough when you are dealing with crazy brides all day long and all weekend. On the wedding day she and her associate were organized and calm, which helped me be able to just enjoy celebrating with family and friends... I truly had an wonderfully amazing wedding and it wouldn't have been possible without a great coordinator working with me. For any couple looking to have their wedding at Ault Park or any of the other Cincinnati parks that PPE work with, please be aware that the couple is responsible for obtaining and working directly with all of the vendors for the wedding (there is a lengthy list of caterers that can work with PPE)... including the caterer, DJ, lighting specialist, photographer, florist, etc. I started my planning process almost a year in advance to start researching quality vendors. The PPE coordinator is mainly just for the park, he or she can make recommendations and does coordinate "day of" details with the vendors you end up selecting for the wedding, but the couple intially selects each vendor and works directly with them. This can be a little surprising considering the cost to have a wedding at Ault Park is not cheap, but the beauty of the pavilion and the surrounding lawns and treescapes are breathtaking. We had our wedding on a Sunday in order to save some $$ which worked out very well for us. If you do work with PPE, the company hosts various food and wine/beer tastings throughout the year at the Gibson House so you can try many of their approved caterers and sample the beers and wines available for your event. Note, the alcohol package is purchased through PPE and is a little more rigid than some other venues we considered. If you are really picky, it's a good idea to discuss options with your PPE so that you have the alcohol you want at your event. For any couple considering a beautiful outdoor park wedding and is starting their planning process well in advance (at least 7-10 months), I would definitely recommend Ault Park Pavilion and PPE! :)

ed separately. Overall, I felt the customer service from Premier Parks was very good. I had no request unfulfilled, and my wedding turned out perfect. However, I feel that the company could do well to streamline the process for brides a bit. Once I submitted my deposit, I was never given a timeline of when to set meetings to set a layout, etc., and was not even told who my day-of coordinator would be until 2 weeks before (when I called to ask). In my opinion, the day-of-coordinator should be designated well in advance so that communication is easier. In addition, Premier Park does not communicate ahead of time with your caterer, so you must be the "go-between" the two companies. For instance, PPE and my caterer disagreed on the number of buffet lines needed, and I wasn't really sure how to resolve that. The same goes for a lighting/microphone company - it is a separate contractor, so I had to call both parties on multiple occasions to get things sorted out. All in all, they turn out beautiful ceremonies and receptions and really take care of you on the big day, but be prepared to be organized and take initiative beforehand.

y are under-staffed and unable to be responsive, prompt for meetings, or to provide a higher level of customer service that is expected for the cost and importance of the events they are handling for their clients. As the best examples of the stress we experienced in our communication with PPE, our assigned event coordinator was a half hour late arriving to our scheduled rehearsal time the day before our wedding. On the day of our wedding, our coordinator never came, due to issues occurring at another park venue, and her business partner handled our event instead (they were also 15 minutes late arriving the day of our wedding, and we had vendors waiting to get in and begin set-up). In the end things worked out well, however the stress we experienced was unnecessary and unprofessional. If PPE were an independent vendor separate from the park system, they wouldn't be able to keep clients if they treated them the way we were. The company seems disorganized and emotionally disconnected from their clients' most meaningful events. I would recommend hiring an event coordinator if you choose a Premier Park location.

e is so elegant. The site was perfect for taking pictures and a great location. I would highly recommend getting married at any of the Cincinnati Parks!