Taft Museum of Art

ade sure everything was set up correctly and on time and even reached out after the wedding to coordinate picking up left over cake. Alyssa coordinated with all of my outside vendors and made sure everything went smoothly that day. We did our first look in the courtyard at Taft and the photos turned out absolutely beautiful and the tent is very versatile to accommodate any couple’s style or decor. The tent and courtyard of the Taft allowed for an “outdoor wedding” while still having protection from any weather. We would highly recommend the Taft and Alyssa for a wedding reception!

ifferent coordinators from the start of planning to the finish which made communication difficult at times. Make sure to read all the fine print when it comes to contract. There were some hidden fees that we were unaware of. You also cannot smoke on the premises and no flame burning candles are allowed. Overall, I would recommend this venue to any bride who is looking for unforgettable space!

est of the Taft staff are fabulous to work with and definitely know what they are doing. The wedding day went off without a hitch and we couldn't have asked for a better day. If you can, opt for leaving the museum open during cocktail hour. We had many guests tell us how much they enjoyed touring the museum.

ctly what we had in mind every step of the way. Their staff was so friendly, helpful, and caring throughout the entire planning process and it made the process a total breeze. If you’re reading this, you’ve made the right move looking at the Taft Museum of Art... now do yourself a favor and get married there!

to work with. Our dinner was in the tent and it made for a lovely evening. I highly recommend anyone considering the Taft to book it immediately or you might miss out on a wonderful experience.

he new role went smoothly. Nick reassured me and answered every question during the transition process. Everyone answered all my questions and met with me two weeks before the big day to make sure every detail was covered. Alyssa made sure all the vendors knew what they were doing when they arrived and I didn't have to handle a thing the day of. She took care of everything after the reception had ended and my fiance and I could party alongside our guests - not worrying about where the decorations would go or what things needed to get thrown away. We were even able to pick items up the next day so nobody had to carry items to their car after the wedding ended. Alyssa texted me the morning of and found me when I arrived at the venue to see if I needed anything. At one point, I was shaking from hunger and she brought me out a whole plate of hors d'oeuvres. I just can't say enough wonderful things about the staff at the Taft. Make sure you go with the caterer at The Taft, Luke -- we got SO many compliments on the food! It was the best wedding food I've ever had.

ry flexible in making adjustments as the weather was much chillier than anticipated. Our reception food was of exceptional quality. Like many couples, we were nervous about our ceremony and reception and our expectations were exceeded.

set the most amazing vibe for our reception. The Taft was flexible about how I wanted things set up and did not disappoint. I can't recommend the space more, we LOVED it. Bonus - its downtown and across the street from a hotel, where our out-of-town guests stayed/ we had our after party. Super convenient!

more convenient and hassle-free for all of our guests. Because the venue is so gorgeous on its own, it really lightens the planning load and makes your job so much easier!! Additionally, they've got a long list of vendors that they work with regularly, so there is very little extra coordination needed to pull all the various elements together for one smooth, cohesive event. On top of that, Jenna - the Taft's in-house planner - is AMAZING. She must have answered 1000 emails and phone calls from me over the course of our months of planning, and she always did it happily and helpfully. She really knows her stuff, and is willing and able to jump in and coordinate with all your vendors - from caterer to band to florist - to make things simple and seamless. By the time the wedding weekend rolled around, there was very little I needed to take care of because she was so on top of it. The price of the Taft is worth every penny based on Jenna alone!! I really and truly would recommend the Taft Museum to anyone who is looking to host a gorgeous wedding in one of Cincinnati's hidden gem locations while keeping their stress levels low. I would have my wedding there a million times over if I could do it again! :)

staff there, and particularly Jenna!

iful. loved everything!

t suggestions. My guests loved touring the museum during cocktail hour (even the ones who said they were "museum people'). A great venue!

tion, and they did a fabulous job putting everything in place. They also handled anything that came up with very few questions so that it we were able to enjoy our night blissfully unaware of anything other than the perfection we felt.

e and neutral enough for every bride to make it her own. My groom, our families and our guests could not say enough amazing things about the Taft. Jenna. Is. Amazing. She is the coordinator and was truly a godsend to me. She answered every single question we had honestly and timely. She coordinator with other vendors as well to set up the times of arrival and other details. She was there the day before and the night of to help everything go smoothly. Our reception could not have gone better and I know part of that is because of her. Regarding cost, you just have to ask. She will tell you what is included and what is additional. Every budget is different. As a bride, if you have certain things that you definitely want and its a must have for you, make sure you ask up front. She will be honest and do her best to accommodate! All you have to do is ask-- they were not secretive about costs to us AT ALL. I would recommend this location to anyone! We just LOVED the Taft Museum!

nd you get answers to them immediately. Everything turned out amazing, but I feel like they waited to answer specific questions related to what we could and could not do until we had already committed to the venue.