Welcome to The Bell Event Centre!
Christy Cafeo
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (11X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Embark on a journey of timeless romance and contemporary elegance at the Bell Event Centre in Cincinnati, OH – a historic wedding venue reimagined for the modern couple. Under the visionary ownership of Christy Cafeo, this 1850s church has been transformed into a captivating space, poised to turn your wedding into an enchanting fairy tale.
Imagine a venue that can accommodate up to 300 of your nearest and dearest, where every detail exudes a romantic allure. The air resonates with the mellifluous tones of a majestic pipe organ, while vaulted ceilings bestow a sense of grandeur overhead. Frescos grace the walls, and sunlight dances through stained glass windows, creating an atmosphere that will make you feel nothing short of royalty.
The Bell Event Centre isn't just a beautiful backdrop; it's a comprehensive partner in crafting your dream wedding experience. From engagement parties to rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and dinner receptions, this venue seamlessly supports every aspect of your celebration. Our catering services offer a delectable array of options, from elegant buffets to exquisite plated menus, ensuring a culinary journey that will be raved about for years to come.
Our commitment to excellence extends to tastings, allowing you and your partner to curate a menu that perfectly suits your taste and style. Attentive servers are at your service, ensuring you can bask in the romantic atmosphere and savor every moment without worry. From setup to cleanup, and from chairs to centerpieces, we've got every detail covered, so you can focus on the joy of your special day.
As the celebration concludes, convenient accommodations nearby ensure a seamless transition for you and your loved ones. Step into the Bell Event Centre, where history, romance, and modern luxury converge to create an experience that will sweep you off your feet. Your wedding day deserves nothing less than the magic of the Bell Event Centre – a venue where dreams come to life.
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Woman-owned Business
Amenities + details
Amenities
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Non-Religious Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
Religious Setting
Church
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Service Staff
Transportation
Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Christy Cafeo
Owner
Christy is a long time member of the service industry community. After Christy graduated from Milford High School, she embarked on a career with Delta as a flight attendant. After 16 years of service to Delta, Christy and her family were presented the opportunity to purchase The Bell Event Centre. Christy retired with Delta in 2010 to fully invest her time in this new business venture and she loves every minute of it!
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0130 reviews
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The Bell Event Centre is a stunning, historic venue with beautiful architecture and ample on-site amenities. Couples praised the organized, responsive staff and day-of coordinators, exceptional food, and recommended vendors that kept guests dancing. The venue’s included items simplify planning, though one couple noted a tasting-scheduling issue.Review photos
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Peyton B
5.0
3/19/2026
The Bell Event Centre was amazing! We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful venue for our wedding. The staff was wonderful, friendly, and helpful through every step of the proce...
ss from the initial meeting, taste-testing, rehearsal, and finally the actually wedding day. Our day of coordinator, Morgan Correll was absolutely fantastic! She made us feel completely confident and at-ease knowing that she would make sure our day went exactly how we wanted it to. She was super friendly, genuine, and informative. We are so thankful that we chose the Bell Event Centre as our venue!
Alex S
5.0
1/28/2026
We absolutely loved using this venue. Our guests were floored that this beautiful venue exists in downtown Cincinnati. Morgan helped us out so much and made the day of our wedding ...
very stress free. The Bell Event Centre was our dream venue and we are so glad we were able to have our dream wedding at the Bell. This is truly a unique venue and its beauty speaks for itself.
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Taylor M
5.0
1/10/2026
This was a one stop shop for wedding venues! The best wedding food we've ever had, so many linens to choose from, (tables and chairs included (which is shockingly rare for venues!)...
) an awesome Dj, centerpieces, lighting, monograms, seating charts, set up/ tear down, day of coordinator, bridal and groom locked suites to store belongings, parking, security, etc... Not to mention how absolutely breathtaking the event space is.
Emily was my day of coordinator who was also who I was in close contact with all leading up to our wedding. She was so helpful, kind, and quick with responses.
We met in person, email, and over the phone to ensure our day was perfect. There was never a time that I had to wait for a response form her. The day of our wedding was so organized and ran so smoothly thanks to her!!! We got married in November where it happened to be a 65 degree sunny day and the morning of she reached out and we were able to move cocktail hour outside! It couldn't have gone better if we tried! She ensured my husband and I had food, drinks, and cocktail hour appetizers (that we missed for our photos). Emily was so amazing and I cannot say enough good things about her!!
We would also HIGHLY recommend the Dj that they recommend to hire. Best wedding Dj that I've ever heard! He was so awesome and kept all of our guests on the dance floor all night long.
The food was amazing. 2 months later and people are STILL talking about our food! We attended a tasting to choose our menu for the night a couple months before our wedding and everything was so great both times! There are many different tiers for food choices, and even the 'lower' tier food was amazing!
If I could replan my wedding there isn't one thing that I would change from the Bell. So organized and so helpful!
FYI There is a service fee that includes everything so make sure you plan for that in your budget!
Madeline H
5.0
10/23/2025
My son was married at the Bell Event Center on July, 2025. The whole evening was exquisite. The Bell allowed us to have both the 2 hour Nuptial Mass and the reception on site. T...
he planning phase was made simple and pleasant with Morgan and Sarah. They listened to all our requests and helped us transform the center back into the lovely church it once was. The menu was fun to choose and the food incredible. I still receive comments on the delicious food to this day, (10-23-2025). The staff for the reception were excellent. So much did they care about the care of our guests that you did not even notice they were there unless you needed them and right there they were.
We had hoped to have our cocktail hour outside during the transformation from the Mass to the reception but it was too hot. However, the Bell is so organized and prepared for anything that the indoor cocktail hour during the transformation was so easy and fun. The staff was very professional and efficient. They were able to set everything up with no problem and our guests hardly noticed as they were enjoying their appetizers and drinks.
The bartenders were wonderful and made the drinks strong enough to enjoy. No one complained of drinks being too weak.
I'm so grateful to the Bell for allowing us so much freedom in using the space as we needed it. I highly recommend this venue for any party, wedding, or any other event.
Rebecca N
5.0
9/23/2025
The Bell Event Centre did an amazing job! I brought my decorations and they put it all together to bring my vision to life. Emily was my coordinator and she was very sweet and got ...
the job done. The food was excellent and the seated dinner service was amazing.
The Bell coordinated our day perfectly, vendors were there with plenty of time to set up, ultimately making the day as stress free as possible from their end. Emily took care of everything that we discussed and it a lot of worry away from my part, she really is a behind-the-scenes expert. I hope that you all have the chance to work with her if you select the Bell!
Food was promptly addressed regarding dietary restrictions and we only heard praises about the dual-plated meal and everyone mentioned their enjoyment of the appetizers.
The grooms suite was great for pictures and had plenty of room for all of the groomsmen to get ready. The only thing to mention was that it if any groomsmen are prone to sweating, they might need a fan because a lot of people in the room can cause it to get a little toasty. Otherwise it was comfortable, and the perfect spot for the guys!
Also, the DJ, Jimmy with CSC Entertainment, was a recommendation with the Bell and by our whole wedding. He was great, we met with him before hand to discuss our idea of the night and Jimmy excelled with that. We gave him some songs we liked and he CRUSHED it! I don’t think I have seen a dance floor as busy for the entire 2 hours that the dance floor was open. He read the crowd, played what people were enjoying, and really helped make the night awesome! Another great thing with how well he did, gave us a chance to talk to people a little more since people were busy dancing! Super great guy and a great recommendation from the Bell.
Benjamin J
5.0
7/11/2025
Very attentive wedding planning, Emily did an amazing job getting all of the details right for our day!
Sarah P
5.0
6/29/2025
The Bell Event Centre was our dream venue for our wedding. Everything ran smoothly and was perfect. Nothing happened that was not supposed too. We had Emily as our Event Coordinato...
r and she was great! I was a DIY bride and had A LOT of things that I brought to the venue for Emily to set up and she did FANTASTIC and set up everything perfectly. It was truly the best day of our lives. We had so many compliments from our guest as well on the venue, food, and staff at the Bell Event Centre. We could not recommend them enough to other couples wanting to get married there.
Jenny D
5.0
6/15/2025
Bell did a wonderful job with our wedding reception and was a gorgeous venue! The food was delicious and all of our guests were so impressed by the setting. It was elegant and gave...
everyone a "wow" moment when walking in. Our on-site coordinator with Bell, Emily, was organized, helpful, and so easy to work with. We used CSC Events for our DJ, and Jimmy was awesome - the whole night was so much fun and everything went so smoothly. It really was the perfect reception venue!
Unfortunately, we had a very negative experience with the general manager, Sarah, around the tasting. We were notified of our tasting date 5 weeks before, and my husband and I are both medical residents so were unable to move our schedules around in order to attend the tasting together. We had booked with Bell over a year and a half before our wedding, so it was disappointing that this was only tasting date offered to us. Sarah was very rude and unhelpful in this process, which was frustrating. That being said, all of the other service with Bell was exceptional.
Anna M
5.0
5/30/2025
We cannot say enough wonderful things about The Bell Event Centre! We had our wedding there May of 2025, and the experience was nothing short of magical. From the moment we stepped...
into the venue, we were enveloped in a historic charm that made every detail of our celebration feel extraordinary.
The architecture alone is breathtaking. Walking beneath the vaulted ceilings, admiring the hand-painted murals, and marveling at the stained glass windows, we felt as though we were stepping into a fairy tale. The unique combination of historical elegance and modern amenities created an ambiance that perfectly captured the romance and sophistication we wanted for our special day.
What truly set our experience apart was the incredible team behind the scenes. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every element of our wedding was seamless and stress-free. Their attention to detail and genuine care for our celebration meant that we could fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the moment. Whether it was the impeccable service or the flawless coordination, every interaction with the team reaffirmed that we had chosen the perfect venue.
The culinary offerings were just as impressive as the setting. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the delicious menu, which was as thoughtfully curated as the decor. The food not only satisfied every palate but also added a delightful touch to the memorable ambiance of the evening.
We walked away with hearts full of gratitude and a memory that we will cherish forever. The Bell Event Centre provided us with a stunning backdrop, a dedicated team, and an atmosphere of pure enchantment. If you’re seeking a venue that combines history, luxury, and impeccable service, look no further. Our wedding at The Bell Event Centre was everything we dreamed of and more!
Nicole A
5.0
3/10/2025
The bell event centre was the perfect wedding venue. Beautiful venue, tons of space to accommodate for large weddings, a nice getting ready space, and fantastic staff. Our wedding ...
guests gave so many compliments about the great wedding food, drinks, and how smooth the night ran. Thank you so much to our coordinator Emily, who made it such an easy and stress free day!
Mollie D
5.0
1/07/2025
After visiting many venues in the area, we knew the Bell was the best choice upon first stepping foot inside. The space is absolutely beautiful and does require much decor but it’s...
not over the top in a way that prevents you from making it your own. The setup also allows for a seamless flow from cocktail hour outside to the reception indoors. Also, the recent renovations truly elevate the space and allow for a better room setup. The food was one of our biggest concerns for our reception but the Bell exceeded our expectations and we received many compliments on the food. Our day-of coordinators were Morgan and Emily and they provided seamless day-of coordination with impressive organization and attention to details and worked well alongside our wedding planner. All of the inclusions at the Bell such as place settings, card box, linens, stands for signs, candles, table numbers, seating chart, and more made the wedding planning process significantly easier. Although we did not use the bridal suite for getting ready it was helpful to have as a separate place for the bride/groom and wedding party to hang out during cocktail hour and it was nice to have a more private restroom. A small touch that made a big difference on our wedding day was having pre-mixed signature cocktails for the cocktail hour to reduce lines at the bar. Another thing I loved was that we were not rushed out the door at the end of the event as I have experienced at other venues. I cannot imagine having had my wedding reception anywhere other than the Bell Event Centre and would definitely recommend it!
Jesse D
5.0
10/30/2024
The Bell is breathtaking, includes all of the essentials and the food is wonderful. Morgan is an absolute rockstar, we loved working with her and liked the way she ran our day. If ...
you have the option of having your wedding at the Bell, we cannot recommend it enough.
Zak M
5.0
9/24/2024
The Bell Event Centre was amazing! Emily and Morgan were great to work with. The venue was beautiful, the outside patio was great for cocktail hour, and the on-site parking was ext...
remely convenient. I highly recommend this venue!
Claire L
5.0
9/18/2024
The Bell Event Centre was the perfect place for our wedding reception! The brick courtyard was a gorgeous setting for our cocktail hour. The inside of the venue is absolutely stunn...
ing! So many elements of the old church offer such a breathtaking space. I felt that I needed to add very little decor of my own to the space as it was so lovely already. The light streaming through the stained glass windows was so beautiful. The candles at the table and up on the altar gave the space a golden glow throughout the whole night. The food was delicious and the wedding coordinators helped work with my florist, the DJ, and the bakery. Our coordinator, Emily, was amazing to work with during the wedding planning process. She was so responsive and helped take care of every single detail. The wedding day ran so smoothly in her hands! We could not have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend the Bell Event Centre as a beautiful venue with very capable staff.
Kayla R
5.0
9/12/2024
We had such a good experience with the Bell Event Centre!! We got a wedding day coordinator, (shout out Morgan), that helped us with all the wedding details before our big day. She...
was organized and answered all our questions in a timely manner. The space was beautiful and exceeded our expectations. We got tons of compliments from our guest and won't have done our wedding venue any other way!
Kelly R
5.0
7/14/2024
Morgan and the crew were amazing! This venue is jaw-droppingly gorgeous and no detail was left unattended. From the rehearsal the evening before to the day of the event and every d...
etail that was painstakingly attended to during the planning -year prior, Morgan and her team were consummate professionals.
A wedding is a once in a lifetime event - there are no do overs. Vendors make or break it. The setting was beautiful the food was outstanding, and the personal service exceeded all expectations. Quite Simply WOW! A 10 out of 10 for sure- Highly recommend!
Haley B
5.0
6/19/2024
Our wedding was a true dream at the Bell Event Centre. Beautiful venue and great people to partner with. We had Morgan as our event coordinator, and she was AMAZING! She was easy t...
o communicate with and made sure she understood each and every detail that was important to us. I truly cannot say enough kind words about her and everything she did for us to make our day exactly what we wanted it to be! And on our wedding day, she went out of her way to make sure we were happy and cared for as the bride and groom!
Sue M
5.0
3/20/2024
They helped us with getting every detail perfect. Always willing to answer my questions
Ronnie N
5.0
3/20/2024
Morgan and the team at the Bell Event Center were amazing! They were there for us every step of the way and we would highly recommend them. On top of the great service the venue wa...
s beautiful. So grateful we were able to have Morgan as our planner!
Andrea W
5.0
1/01/2024
Our wedding reception at the Bell Event Centre was absolutely perfect!! The venue is gorgeous, and the food is excellent! Our coordinator AJ helped everything run smoothly! He was ...
the best! He was so helpful in getting our decorations set up exactly how we wanted, and all of our guests who talked to him raves about how professional and nice he was! I would highly recommend the Bell Event Centre!
Maddison E
4.0
11/30/2023
Overall, our experience with The Bell Event Centre was very positive. The food, atmosphere, and staff are all incredible and made our day that much more special.
There were a fe...
w things, however, that were less than ideal about having our wedding at The Bell. To begin, when you contract with The Bell, you are contracting for the bridal suites 3 hours before the start of the event. Anything more than three hours and there is a $100 per hour charge. Personally, I thought this was unnecessary as the suites seem to stand empty all day. We paid $600 to have access to the suites at 8am so we could have enough time to get ready (I had 5 bridesmaids and 2 junior bridesmaids + 2 moms to get ready) and take pictures so we could enjoy our reception as much as possible. In my opinion, we're paying enough for the venue as it is, and the least they could do is give us all-day access to rooms that would otherwise stand empty.
The suites bring me to a second point that made things less than ideal at The Bell. This is a very busy venue and unfortunately we had to do our ceremony rehearsal the day of the wedding. This is partly because The Bell had events scheduled the Thursday and Friday before our Saturday wedding and partly because we had out-of-town bridal party members who were not going to be around on Wednesday when the rehearsal could have been. In paying for extra time for the suites, we also had to account for time in the suites to be able to do the rehearsal before photos began. I just think this system of scheduling a rehearsal adds stress to the day of the wedding that doesn't necessarily need to be there. I am unsure of a solution as I understand the venue is running events almost every weekend evening, but it did cause me stress not knowing when the rehearsal was going to be more than 30 days before the wedding started.
We were extremely satisfied otherwise with this venue. Our coordinator, AJ, went above and beyond in every aspect. He was always friendly, responsive, and accommodating and I never had any doubt our day was going to be under control and handled by him. Two other staff members at The Bell, Morgan and Paige, were also extremely friendly and accomodating during our reception!
Even though there are things I would change about the way weddings are run through The Bell, if we had to do it all over again, we would choose The Bell every single time. There is no venue that is perfect, but The Bell is a stunning venue that comes pretty close!
Response from The Bell Event Centre on 12/01/2023
Hi Maddison! Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback, we are so glad to he...
ar that you had a wonderful experience with AJ, Morgan and the Bell Event Centre!
I would like to address your few concerns to help other couples planning their event at the Bell. We do charge for extra time in our suites and we are upfront about those potential charges from the beginning. The reason we charge extra, is that our day of coordinator and staff are all normally scheduled in 4 hours prior to the event's start time. This gives our staff time to get the rooms ready before the included time of 3 hours prior to the event's start time. If extra time is requested, we do have to schedule a manager in earlier than usual, hence the charge.
When you book an event with us, we do contractually give you a 1 hour rehearsal slot with us that is scheduled around our room availability. We do not normally schedule rehearsals the same day of your event and I know it was suggested to you not to do this and our available times for Friday were presented to you.
Thank you again for choosing the Bell Event Centre to be a part of your special day and we wish you all the happiness in your marriage!
Amber S
5.0
11/19/2023
100/10! The Bell Event Centre was the best! We could not have imagined a more perfect place for our wedding! The food was delicious and was the most gorgeous place imaginable for o...
ur big day. Morgan was the absolute best we would not have enjoyed our wedding experience as much as we did if it was not for her. She was truly a rock star and coordinated our day PERFECTLY!
Abby G
5.0
11/13/2023
My husband and I just had our wedding there - all we can say is WOW!!! We didn't have to worry about a single thing the day of except for having fun. This venue helps walk you thro...
ugh every detail regarding wedding planning. The process is so personalized. Our event coordinator, AJ, was the absolute best!!!! He was incredibly helpful. All of the staff was friendly and so effective with making it the best night. The food was amazing!!! So many of our guests complimented this venue and the service that the Bell provided. We truly had the best night of our lives, and our guests had an absolute blast!! Thank you, Bell Event Centre!
Maddie B
5.0
10/02/2023
This was the perfect venue for our dream wedding! It is the most beautiful venue located downtown. Sarah helped us stay organized when we first booked the venue (over a year out) a...
nd she kindly and quickly answered our hundreds of questions.
Morgan was our wedding day coordinator and she made for the smoothest day. As the bride, I didn't have to think about any small details, Morgan handled it all. The food was delicious, staffn were so friendly, and the day was absolutely beautiful.
Jordan K
5.0
9/21/2023
We absolutely loved our reception at the Bell. Everything was perfect! We got so many questions on how we found such a perfect venue. It fit so perfectly with our Disney theme. AJ ...
was amazing to work with and he helped us make our night so perfect. Everyone loved the food, the desserts, and the late night snacks. The Graeter's bar was a huge hit! It was all picture perfect.
Cassidy M
5.0
9/17/2023
The Bell Event Centre was the perfect venue for our wedding ceremony and reception. The space is beautiful, with a painted ceiling and amazing stain-glass windows. It was also so c...
onvenient to have everything at one location. They take care of the food, the table settings, and coordinating all of the events of the day. We were able to have a cocktail hour out in the courtyard between the ceremony and reception which was so nice. The wedding party had two suites (one for the girls, one for the guys) to get ready in and also to relax throughout the evening. There was plenty of parking for our guests. Food and drinks were delicious. Overall we would highly recommend using The Bell for your wedding!
Katie C
5.0
9/12/2023
CAN'T IMAGINE OUR DAY WITHOUT OUR EVENT COORDINATOR AJ!!! He really made our experience at the Bell Event Center perfect. He made our dream wedding come true and we couldn't have h...
ad such a perfect wedding without him. AJ set up all our decorations to create our dream wedding, made sure to explain everything in detail and kept us on our timeline so we could just enjoy the night while he took care of the rest. The venue speaks for itself if you're looking for a beautiful classy wedding. THIS IS THE SPOT! This was the most beautiful venue we toured in all of Cincinnati, the food was amazing and the guests could not stop talking about it. If you want to have a wedding where you don't have to worry at all about set up/tear down or day of coordination than I highly recommend the Bell Event Center. This was a lot more affordable than I thought for how beautiful the venue is and how much the staff does.
Katherine R
5.0
8/30/2023
We had our wedding at the Bell on 8/5/23 and WOW! Everything exceeded our expectations and our guest were blown away. AJ was our event coordinator and went above and beyond to make...
sure we stayed on schedule and had a drink in our hand. The entire staff was very accommodating and provided the best service. We couldn't recommend this place more!
Hayley H
5.0
7/06/2023
The Bell was a DREAM location for our wedding! We wanted to get married downtown, and honestly we knew family from out of town wanted a parking lot. Little did we know this would b...
e so much more than that. From the beginning, the Bell had everything. It was so nice to have so many choices included in our event. Food, tables, chairs, decor… even the DJ. It’s all there for you and it’s perfection. Our day wouldn’t have been as amazing as it was without AJ. His energy can’t be beat! He’s such an amazing person to have for your day. He was able to handle the endless questions so quickly, lots of family being involved, and was absolutely the best positive energy. I knew I had to worry about nothing with him there on the wedding day. Love the Bell and would recommend to everyone!!
Betty B
5.0
3/19/2023
I had high expectations of the Bell Event Center based on what I heard from personal acquaintances and had read online, but somehow, they exceeded expectations! On the day of the ...
event, I was awestruck by the venue’s beauty, and combined with the warm ambiance, delicious food, and top-notch service, the atmosphere was simply unbeatable. We received many compliments from guests throughout the evening and days later. We used many of their recommended vendors, and were equally happy with all of them. The Bell coordinated with the vendors seamlessly, which made the process worry-free for us.
We worked closely with AJ, whose positive energy is infectious. He repeatedly demonstrated his attention to detail and genuine concern about creating a special day for his clients.
Heads-up...there was not a private menu tasting, but rather, a group tasting with multiple other couples. It was a very nice event that provided the opportunity to experience the Bell as it would be set up for a reception.
Meghan L
5.0
2/12/2023
The bell event center is the best place in Cincinnati to host your wedding and reception. It was truly the perfect day. The venue was absolutely stunning and the food was delicious...
. AJ, our coordinator, was the best on our wedding day on 2.4.23!! Throughout the whole process of planning the wedding, AJ kept in contact with us and responded so quickly to all of our questions. He made everything run so seamless and organized, and made it the most relaxing wedding day. We loved working with him! My husband and I highly recommend the bell event center to everyone!!
Meghan K.
Taylor Anne T
5.0
2/06/2023
The Bell was absolutely amazing! They were beyond helpful and we were blessed with the BEST day of coordinator, AJ, who made me feel so calm!
Kristin M
5.0
1/15/2023
We just got married about a week ago. I am honestly just at a loss for words about how much our coordinator, AJ, meant to us! Not only is he very patient, professional and prompt i...
n responses, AJ is everything you didn’t know you needed for your wedding. AJ at the Bell Event Centre truly became so much more to us than our wedding coordinator; he became our family. Please, if you’re looking for a venue, take my advice and just book with them! AJ, thank you and we absolutely love and adore you so so much. 🖤
Steve P
5.0
1/10/2023
The Bell Event Center staff and, specifically, AJ were amazing! AJ was extremely professional, supportive and unbelievable in his communication with my wife and I. While we were no...
t always prepared, he more than helped us. He answered emails in an extremely timely manner with the utmost professionalism. He went the extra mile to support us in every way we could imagine.
Our day was a dream come true and much of it was due to the hard work of AJ and the rest of the staff at the Bell Event Center. My wife and I couldn’t believe how lucky we got with AJ and are sitting around today wondering why of all people we got such an amazing person to support us on our day.
If you are looking for a venue, visit the Bell Event Center and I’m sure your search will be over. Between how gorgeous the venue itself is and how friendly, outgoing, hardworking and kind the staff are, it made our wedding one that we will always remember and cherish for the rest of our lives.
Thank you AJ and the rest of the staff. You guys are the best!!!
Brianna H
5.0
1/03/2023
Aside from the natural beauty this venue had, they had an amazing team from preplanning to execution. We had the pleasure of working with Kelsey for our wedding and she couldn’t ha...
ve been better. She assisted with the preplanning, got our vision and ran with it the day of, the team and her executed our set up flawlessly. During our day, she was close by to answer any questions or to grab anything we needed. All went smoothly the day of our wedding with no complaints, food was amazing, staff was friendly and always available. Choosing this venue was the right choice, they helped alleviate most of the stress that comes with planning by recommending vendors, being supportive and reasonably priced.
Steven K
2.0
11/20/2022
The event space is amazing and everyone will love the details. Although, working with the owner is extremely difficult. They do not want to help anymore than what is outlined in th...
e contract and only want to charge you for additional details as much as possible. During wedding day, the owner even made a rude comment to the groomsmen for chairs falling outside from wind (which she placed herself). She is not the only problematic person to work with. Sarah, who we were told that she is mainly the financial advisor, was always rude on the phone and our photographer’s even made comments to us on how rude and disrespectful she was to them. After we brought this to the owner’s attention days after the wedding, she never apologized once.
Make sure you read the specifics of your contract and ask for additional stuff upfront or else you will be hit with additional fees. Even our bill was wrong multiple times after we showed them our original contract.
Kelsey was our event coordinator and she was amazing! She helped us out so much leading up to the day and even went above and beyond. She made us feel important unlike her bosses.
Jen W
5.0
8/29/2022
The Bell was a fantastic venue!! Heather was super helpful making sure everything went smoothly the day of so that we didn’t have to worry about it. Our guests raved about not only...
the beautiful venue, but also the food. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
Alison Y
5.0
8/26/2022
The Bell Event Centre exceeded all of our expectations for a venue! When we were looking for a venue, we were blown away by all that was included with the Bell. It takes away the s...
tress of finding catering, chairs, tables, linens, decorations, lighting, even a DJ! Our event coordinator, Kelsey, was absolutely amazing in helping us leading up to the day. Making sure everything and everyone was accounted for and ready. We didn’t have a wedding planner, but we didn’t need one with the Bell and Kelsey’s help! The actual wedding day could not have run smoother. All of the staff were ensuring everything was perfect the entire day. The head chef, Hannah, prepared amazing appetizers and entrees for all of our guests catering to dietary restrictions seamlessly. Can’t thank everyone at the Bell enough for helping us have the wedding of our dreams!
Danielle H
5.0
8/22/2022
We had our wedding at the Bell Event Center. It was an absolute amazing experience. Heather was our coordinator and she communicated with me leading up to our wedding day and "ran ...
the show" on our wedding night. Our wedding night was amazing, everyone had a good time, and everything went smoothly.
Benjamin R
5.0
2/25/2022
We had our wedding here and it was the most stress-free wedding planning that we could have experienced. Alexis was our coordinator and she was so helpful and made sure every littl...
e thing was to our liking. She kept the whole night on schedule which was a huge relief and was so nice to everyone. The food was fantastic and the service was perfect. Everyone at our wedding couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the venue was and is the perfect place for beautiful wedding photos.
Hannah L
5.0
12/24/2021
This venue is absolutely gorgeous. Alexis was my coordinator and she handled everything I could think of and then some. All of the staff at The Bell are very friendly and professio...
nal. I didn't have a single hiccup on my wedding day because Alexis was so prepared and made sure we stayed on schedule. I loved that The Bell included table linens, decor, candles, silverware, easels, lighting, etc. This venue is truly the whole package and made wedding planning so much easier.
Response from The Bell Event Centre on 01/05/2022
Congratulations! Thank you for for choosing The Bell Event Centre for your wedding day. We...
are so glad you have a great experience.
Hannah M
5.0
12/05/2021
We had our wedding at the Bell Event Center and November and couldn’t have been happier. We had multiple people (including older aunts and uncles and grandparents) tell us it was t...
he best wedding they had ever been to, and multiple people ask where the food was from because it was so good! The entire Bell Event Center team made sure my husband and I, our parents, grand parents and bridal party were taken care of during the cocktail hour and dinner! I have never had such good service. I would highly recommend this reception venue to anyone!
Response from The Bell Event Centre on 01/05/2022
Thank you Hannah and thank you for choosing The Bell Event Centre for your big day! Congra...
tulations to you:)
Gade K
5.0
7/24/2021
From the day that we first toured the Bell Event Centre we fell in love with the venue and both me and my husband left feeling that this was the right place for us to get married. ...
First impressions do go a long way, as we are thrilled to be writing a review for the Bell Event Centre (now that our wedding has passed). From planning to the event date, Lori was instrumental in making our lives easy as well as ensuring that we had the best night of our lives. She helped to make sure that everything ran smoothly the day of and we really felt that it took a lot of stress & worrying off of our hands. Lori always answered my numerous questions and requests quickly. Our guests raved about the food and the pure beauty of the venue. We highly recommend for anyone who's in the market for a wonderful venue where the staff truly cares about the Bride & Groom and ensuring a top notch experience. We really can't draw a negative as they were extremely flexible with us during COVID, have a great team, beautiful venue, give you bang for your buck, and great food! It's all at the Bell!
Response from The Bell Event Centre on 01/05/2022
Congratulations Gade! Thank you for your kind words and for choosing The Bell Event Centre...
for your big day.
Emily D
5.0
5/27/2021
We had both our ceremony and reception at Bell Event Centre and I cannot say enough good things about the entire staff, especially our coordinator, Lori. Lori was extremely easy to...
work with, organized, and responsive. Every member of the staff was friendly, helpful, and professional. Besides mentioning the obvious beauty of the venue, our guests even commented to us about how awesome every team member that worked there was. I am someone who worries about every detail, and I felt at ease on my wedding day knowing that they had everything covered.
Response from The Bell Event Centre on 01/05/2022
Thank you Emily, we are so glad you choose The Bell Event Centre for your wedding. Congrat...
ulations!!
Mara L
5.0
5/04/2021
I just got married at the Bell event Centre and my wedding was absolutely spectacular! Our coordinator was so helpful and worked with us to make our vision a reality. She also set...
up all of our decorations the day of the wedding and helped with clean up after the event. The event ran so smoothly and I did not have to worry about a single thing the day of. The food was also delicious and all of the guests kept going back for seconds. They also have an affiliated DJ who kept the party going all night. The production team also provides lighting which makes the venue look even more beautiful! I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to have their dream wedding!
Response from The Bell Event Centre on 01/05/2022
Thank you Mara, it was a pleasure working with you on your big day! Thank you for choosing...
The Bell Event Centre, Congrats:)
Grace G
5.0
5/04/2021
HIGHLY recommend The Bell! 1000%! We had our wedding reception here and everything went flawlessly. The staff was very responsive and answered all my questions. Lori (our event coo...
rdinator) was amazing!! She brought my vision to life and made the reception exactly what I wanted. It was beautiful! Lori was so attentive and helped make the entire process go smoothly. All of our guests said how beautiful the venue was and how awesome the food was!! BOOK THIS VENUE!! 😍
Response from The Bell Event Centre on 01/05/2022
Thank you Grace and thank you for choosing The Bell Event Centre for your big day! Congrat...
ulations to you:)
Andrea G
5.0
3/30/2021
Oh my goodness! We are beyond happy that we chose The Bell Event Center! From the second we chose that place to the end of the reception, we could not have wanted anything more. We...
worked closely with Alexis and Sarah and they were both very attentive, so nice, and ensured that our day was perfect... and it was!!! We continue to get compliments on how beautiful the venue was, how nice the staff was, and how wonderful the food tasted! Book this venue and BOOK IT FAST!
Response from The Bell Event Centre on 04/01/2021
Thank you Andrea!!! It was a pleasure working with you, congratulations!
Jessi F
5.0
1/09/2021
If you are getting married, PICK THE BELL AS YOUR VENUE! I could not have higher praise for the incredible staff and planning teams! From the moment we walked in for a tour, the co...
ordinators were extremely professional and knowledgeable. They answered every one of our questions and took care of everything down to the small details throughout the entire planning process. Our wedding was pushed due to COVID, and the Bell made it a simple and flexible process to reschedule a new date, no additional fees added. On the day of, every single detail was handled, down to the cleanup at the end of the evening. I felt no stress on my wedding day knowing that the Bell team had the event handled!! I would HIGHLY recommend the Bell to all couples looking for a beautiful downtown Cincy venue.
Mark M
5.0
11/15/2020
The Bell Event Centre is an awesome place to host your wedding! I’m a DJ in the area and have preformed at the Bell Event Centre twice in the last month and have been blown away ...
by the level of service they provide their couples and all of their guests. Usually at weddings I’m running around trying to make sure everything is in place for the next set of events, but Alexis at The Bell was always 2 steps ahead of me making sure all of the little things were in place to keep the night running smoothly. The rest of their team is super friendly, polite and professional & the food is top notch as well! When I’m scheduled to D.J at The Bell I know my couples & their guests are going to have an amazing time because of how much Alexis and her team care about what they do. I highly recommend The Bell Event Centre for anyone looking for a worry-free place to host their wedding reception!
Bethanie E
5.0
11/03/2020
Let me start out by saying... BOOK IT. The Bell does everything for you..helps with EVERYTHING. Let me say it again... BOOK... IT! They have a DJ service they work with, as well as...
a food vendor so you don't have to worry about those extra things. Lori, the provided/assigned planner, did SO amazing. She got us flowers and flower baskets for our last minute flower men(don't judge, it was amazing). She handled packing up extra meals for family who last minute didn't come because of COVID with ease and no complaint and offered the ends of the earth to us to help in whatever way she could. The communication and helpfulness and ease of working with the Bell is UNMATCHED. I would recommend this venue to everyone. Also, we have received a ridiculous number of compliments on our wedding. And it's all thanks to the beauty of the venue and the relaxed energy surrounding our wedding. We could not be more grateful for all involved!
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