The Engine Room

helpful through the entire planning process and went above and beyond to make our day perfect! We can't thank The Engine Room enough for all the memories we made on our wedding day! 10/10 will be recommending this venue to everyone we know!

g "THANK YOU" to Kim McKinney who wears many hats in Monroe. In addition to serving as our sales rep for the Engine Room, she is the owner of Daffodils Design Studio. Kim created an amazing and unique décor for the wedding that went above and beyond our greatest expectations. Her attention to detail made the day special and stress-free. Since we were from out of state, she was a great resource for us when we had questions or concerns. Monroe was a perfect setting for a wedding and many of the guests loved visiting the local businesses near the Engine Room.

us during planning and our wedding day!

buzz. With beautiful hardwood floors, a large kitchen and modern bathrooms, there was nothing else we could possibly ask for in a venue. All of our guests were raving about how gorgeous the place was and I'm wouldn't doubt it if my husband and I found ourselves at The Engine Room in the near future for a family or friend's event.

ou want to plan and execute your wedding. So grateful we got married here!

ams were stunning, and all of our vendors complimented on how gorgeous of a space it was. When it ended up raining on our wedding day Michelle and her team worked overtime to turn the room around and in no time the reception table and chairs were setup. I can’t say enough good things about this space. Our day ran smoothly and flawlessly.

so many compliments from guests; everyone thought it was a stunning space. We were allowed to bring in our own vendors which was important to us and the bridal and grooms suites were perfect for everyone to be able to get ready on site. Michelle was amazing to work with and so helpful every step of the way. We feel so lucky to have found such an incredible place to have our wedding!

it repeatedly! Michelle was wonderful to work with and helped us develop a layout that included a stage through The Engine Room for our band and perfect lighting. All of her suggestions were so helpful in making decisions. My now-husband and all of the groomsmen loved getting to hang out in the groom's suite, and my hairstylists appreciated the lighting and mirror space in the bridal suite. Michelle was very flexible in helping us meet our needs for the venue based on the timeline, and everything was exactly as discussed. We were so impressed by the space and everyone we worked with, and absolutely love our photos with The Engine Room as the backdrop. It was perfect for us!

ace full of rustic/industrial southern charm. Adding the chandeliers and drapery to the room added such a pretty, romantic elegance that was perfect for our big day. The bride's suite and groom's suite are wonderful and a great place for the wedding party to hang out and get ready before the wedding. The caterer's kitchen is large and was a great space for our caterer. We loved having our cocktail hour on the outdoor patio. We got married in November 2017 and the weather was just perfect. We also had our bar setup on the patio so guests were able to enjoy it throughout the evening. The parking lot at the venue is large which was such a bonus. We provided a trolley service for our guests from the hotel but also had many guests driving so the parking lot was a big help. Working with Michelle was such a great experience! She is professional and easy to get along with. She worked closely with us throughout the planning process to ensure we had everything we needed to make the day perfect and it truly was perfect! We were so thankful to have her be a part of our special day. Everything about our wedding at The Engine Room was incredible and I would highly recommend this amazing venue to any couple getting married.

save money. We had a July wedding so we were nervous about the heat, but the AC worked all day long! The outdoor patio space was perfect for our cocktail hour while the room was flipped. Michelle was our point person and she was so helpful in giving advice and answering questions. We had so much space for all 250 guests and a lot of them commented on how lovely the space was. The groom's suite was a huge hit- I know the groomsmen enjoyed the xbox while they were waiting :) if I could do it again, I'd do it all the same.

mazing. I had the pleasure of working with Michelle. She is a God sent! She is patient and understanding. I would recommend this place for anyone looking to do any event but especially if it is your wedding. Your photographer and videographer will thank you. I am so glad I found this place. Thanks for everything Michelle!

and decorations for us!!! I knew after the first time I talked with Kim that we wanted The Engine Room for our wedding and have her as our designer! All of our guests (and we) had an incredible night!!!!!

answers for every question and loved helping with the specifics of where the best place everything will go. Most places only allow 8 hours for you of allotted time (including setting up and breaking down) but the Engine room gives you 12 (a HUGE bonus). And if you don't use the 2 hours of rehearsal time, they will add it to your time the day of. The Engine Room's bridal suite is immaculate and makes for great pictures. It includes a shower with amenities, and cute vintage furniture. They even have a Groom's suite with a huge flat screen TV and XBox with games. My husband loved that. The inside of the venue has gorgeous walnut floors, a big catering kitchen. I believe it can host up to 300 or 400 people. The light comes through the windows at the best time- not blinding people and giving off the best glow. They have plenty of tables and chivalri (not sure if I spelled that correctly) chairs. They also have some gorgeous farm tables! The cherry on top of this amazing sunday is the patio. Exposed brick made for some amazing pictures. We had a cigar bar outside made stunning by the cafe lighting. It was magical. The ONLY down side to this venue is it is in a small town with very little hotel options. There are 2 Bed and Breakfasts with 8 rooms between the two of them. The closest hotels are about 25 minutes away. I heard they are in talks of building a few rooms attached to the venue, but it won't be completed for some time. BUT, the beauty of the venue did save us a lot of money on decorations and flowers. Money that could be spent on a shuttle service to the guests. I cannot say enough good things about this venue. My wedding was magical and I have them to thank! Michelle and the Engine Room are amazing!

etting. I still get compliments about the venue and how it complimented our decor so perfectly. I recommend this venue to all brides seeking a modern yet rustic environment!

We had our ceremony and the reception there and it went PERFECTLY! The venue was beautifully decorated for both events and the flipping of the room went seamlessly. My guests have all said that it was the most amazing wedding that they have ever been to. I have received numerous compliments on the venue and decor from people on social media as well! Everything- from the look of the venue, the customer service, the number of hours that you get the venue, the size of the venue, the bride & groom suites to get ready in, the caterer's kitchen, and even the accessible parking (which also helps when loading and unloading decorations/food/gifts) to the pricing- was perfectly planned out when the Engine Room was turned into a wedding venue.

, down to the bathrooms were amazing. Daffodils by Design did the flowers and they were stunning. All night friends and family were commenting on how awesome this venue is. The staff were wonderful and we loved every aspect of this event. It made our daughter's wedding absolutely perfect.

flowers were nothing like we wanted them to be BUT because the space is so beautiful and rustic no one even noticed how awful our centerpieces were.

t has magically been converted into a rustic but elegant events venue. The exposed brick walls, huge windows, high industrial ceilings and fabulous wood floors, certainly allow you to go as extravagant as you wish or simple and elegant. Even the chairs are gorgeous, not the typical folding white. Best part, was the size of the dance floor definitely large enough to dance the night away with family and friends and we certainly did! Everything was so beautiful, the tables and the flowers, were over the top, Kim McKinney, with Daffodil Designe Studio certainly did not disappoint and what a dream to work with. Cannot thank her enough for making everything so seamless and creating such beautiful, unique arrangements. Michelle Gilley and the staff at The Engine Room were so helpful and accommodating, again making everything run so smoothly, always available for any questions or assistance needed. Friends and Family were so impressed and more importantly my son and his bride had a beautiful, fun night that we will all remember!! I would recommend The Engine Room and Daffodil Designe Studio in a heartbeat! Loved it!

nce clearly shows that they are not capable of taking care of our wedding needs.

ven the bathrooms! The industrial features and the rustic look made our ceremony breathtaking and our wedding pictures looked awesome because of the backgrounds! I couldn't have dreamt of a better venue or staff to work with. Thank you for making our wedding day seamless and perfect!

We weren't disappointed. Though they don't provide a wedding planner, there is someone who you can call/email at anytime with questions or concerns about the venue. She was so helpful, and she and a few other people were there on the day to help with the flip after the ceremony. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and is perfect for pictures. We didn't have too many decorations, which worked out perfectly since this venue needs little in the way of decorations. I really cannot recommend the Engine Room enough. It made our special day even more perfect and provided an atmosphere where our family and friends didn't want to leave! And neither did my husband and I!

d, but it had a very horrible price. This venue is much more reasonably priced and just as gorgeous! It also comes with an accommodating team (Ceasar and Michelle) and an assortment of antique / rustic type props that can be used (or rented to be used) on site. The inside main room is huge and flexible with lots of natural character. The walls and flooring are made of dark brown wood and assorted color bricks. It doesn't require much decoration inside outside the table tops because there's so much personality there already. The Bridal Suite is secluded and adorably decorated. We had a great experience and seamless wedding day.

suite, and plenty of room for having the ceremony and the reception. Beautiful scenery for taking pictures.

building, from the walls to the floors to the industrial lighting. It was the open space, ware-house venue we were looking for. We loved that you could bring outside vendors in, which helped our budget because nearly every venue we looked at required you to use their catering/florals/ etc. Which cost an arm and a leg! We were so grateful we were able to bring in our own choices. The gorgeous kitchen was an amazing space for the caterers. There was a loading ramp as well which was great help for the caterer, florist and other vendors. It is very "vendor-friendly"! So that made it an all around great experience for everyone. The chairs provided are BEAUTIFUL chivari chairs which made it feel so nice and not just your typical folding chairs. They looked amazing. They also hung white, sheer curtains as the ceremony back-drop and I was in LOVE with them. It added so much. It ended up raining on our wedding day, and while I was a little bummed the large windows made it the most dreamy wedding ceremony with the rain falling down. It was so perfect. There was a bridal suite down below where the girls were able to hang out before the ceremony, which was really nice to have. Although, a down would be there is no-where for the groom & groomsmen. But I think they are in the process of creating a space for that possibly! We used the space for ceremony + reception so we had to have a flip. One negative thing I have to say about this, is that the venue offers no help to do this and we had to assemble our own team to do the entire flip. It was very frustrating to find that out, and added more stress to have other people do it. While I have been in other weddings, and their venue includes so much help from the staff for no extra charges. The space was amazing, with SO much room for dancing, relaxing, and eating. We had over 260 guests so that tells you how large this space is. Over all it was everything my husband & I dreamed of having! We were grateful it worked out for us to have a summer wedding there with the availability! We loved The Engine Room and absolutely recommend it.

ful backdrop for my pictures (both for the ceremony and reception!) They also have a huge, industrial-sized kitchen (you're caterers will thank you!) and beautiful bathrooms for guests - all in keeping with the industrial mill look! The bridal suite downstairs is roomy and perfect for getting ready (for myself and all 14 of my bridesmaids!). I love the way they decorated the bridal suite and bathrooms - they did not skip any details! There is also a huge lawn outside (where we did the cocktail hour) and plenty of parking right across the street. The owner, Paul Rosenthal, is a pleasure to work with, and he went out of his way to make sure my wedding was exactly what I had envisioned! I definitely recommend this venue to any bride who wants a unique and fabulously exquisite wedding day! Mine sure was!

e it a look anyways. I was a little weary at first, but man, this place simply blew me away. In the evening, the space and grounds are absolutely stunning! The owner, house managers, and staff are more than helpful, and truly made our experience both pleasurable and fun! Our family and friends are still raving about how gorgeous the space was. Since The Engine Room did not charge us per chair, which so many venues do, so that was such a time and money saver! We looked at a dozen or more venues from Athens to Atlanta, and this is not only one of the more gorgeous places , but it was also a STEAL. For everything they provide and/or allow, the price was astonishing! I would recommend this venue to every couple looking for a beautiful bargain!