The Makoy Center

que detail of your BIG day a reality! They made our wedding planning stress free and went above and beyond to make us feel extra special on our day! We are still receiving lots of compliments from our guests raving about the food and the beautiful venue atmosphere.

nly good things to say about them, highly recommend!

sent. The day of coordinator Jacob was amazing and led us through a great rehearsal and an even better wedding day. Matt was one of our bartenders and made the night fantastic. The food was top notch. We went to a tasting the previous January and found what we wanted. We’re still getting compliments on the food and the venue. Everyone at Makoy is super professional and really makes your day special!!!

ngs around my travel schedule. All I had to do was show up for the wedding, as I knew they were taking care of everything else. And, THE FOOD!!! Hands down the best wedding food I have ever tasted, and I wasn't even planning on eating! Even a week after the wedding, I am still getting compliments on the venue, the staff, the bar, and the FOOD! Did I mention the FOOD?? COVID or not, The Makoy Center is without a doubt the best wedding venue I could have imagined, and they made my day truly unforgettable!!

lobal pandemic is absolutely insane. The staff at the Makoy Center made all of the crazy seem so minimal. They truly took our vision and made it come to life and allowed us the room to step back and just focus on us while they did all of the “heavy lifting”. We worked with Matt directly and I can’t say enough great things about him. He has such a down to Earth personality and is great at making sure he answers all of your questions in a timely manner and if he doesn’t know an answer right away- he will figure it out for you. As a gay man, finding a venue was something that my husband and I had stressed out about initially in terms of finding someone and some place that would be accepting of us but the Makoy Center made us feel as welcomed as if we were talking to our closest family members. They were very affordable and flexible with us on what we wanted from layout designs to color scheme to decorations. We had a theme wedding for the Wizard of Oz and being in the Emerald Room was just a selling point for us. Large enough to have plenty of guests but also to allow us to be mindful of COVID. We initially invited almost 260 guests, got yes rsvps from 140 and only had about 100 of them show up. Even if all 140 would have came, we still would have had plenty of room to social distance and allow everyone of our guests to feel safe. If anyone reading this has questions - please reach out to me! I cannot say enough positive things to share with you about this wonderful venue and staff. I’m on Facebook as Travis Hollis. Thank you again Makoy Center. There’s no place like this venue.

ing and made sure our day was still perfect. We were able to do a smaller ceremony and meal and they worked with us to move our bigger reception to next year when our out-of-state friends and family can safely join us. The food was AMAZING as well. I know people don't spend a lot of time talking about the sides they get with their dinners, but the potatoes tasted exactly like the ones my Granny used to make and that is the HIGHEST praise I can give! Seriously, if you are looking for a venue that will give you that fairy tale wedding you've always wanted, you have found that with Makoy.

ssed up in Halloween costumes along with the guests. I have extreme anxiety and they took care of EVERYTHING. My officiant even said how great of a place it was. Major shout out to Stephanie, our event coordinator. Felt like i had known her for years. She made our day as perfect as could be, made sure groom didnt see bride before ceremony, relayed messages, took care of rehearsal, even had ALL 15 complicated center pieces packaged up and ready to go by the end of the night. I HIGHLY recommend her. She was just as excited about the day as we were and i seriously cant thank everyone involved enough for a great day

onderful and beautiful the Makoy Center was. We had perfect weather for our outdoor ceremony. Everything was flawless. Everyone was so friendly, helpful easy to work with from day 1 of planning. The corona virus may have made it stressful planning but The Makoy Center made it a breeze. The Makoy Center was the first any only venue we looked at. We just knew this was the place. We will definitely be back for any party we have.

d they work with you in every way to make sure that your special day is tailored to what you want. Clay was easy to contact whenever we needed to schedule a quick Zoom meeting to discuss concerns about COVID and how those concerns would be addressed. They worked with our schedules when it came to scheduling our detailed meeting and the food tasting, which by the way, the food was DELICIOUS. We chose the BBQ buffet which we highly recommend! Clay was also our day-of coordinator and did an incredible job helping us get through everything. Overall, we had an amazing experience with Makoy and will definitely be telling those that we know getting married about this place and our amazing experience!

our questions promptly, didn’t get annoyed with overbearing family, and all around just did anything possible to make sure we were at ease. The day of the wedding and the rehearsal our main guy was Jake, he was absolutely amazing and made us feel exactly how Matt did. He was so organized, answered my 102982 questions because I had no idea what I was doing. All of our guests loved the food and the staff, and overall the environment was just 10/10. You 100% need to keep this venue in mind when doing your venue research!

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er and ready and Clay was a huge help day of making sure everything went great! The food was incredible and our guests raved about it! At the end of the night the service staff had already wrapped up individual cake pieces left over for guests and wrapped our cake as well! These little things make such an impression on a busy and long day! I can’t thank them enough for what a wonderful experience this truly was! Book your next venue here!

heduling a wedding was our worst nightmare. Thankfully, the staff here went Above and Beyond in accomodating all our requests, were always accessible, and made sure ALL CDC Guidelines were fully implemented. The food was over the top, and guests went up for seconds and thirds. Kudos to the chef, and also the kind and cheerful bar staff who kept the drinks flowing and everyone in good spirits. As guests said their goodbyes they had only the highest praise for the friendly staff and the way they interacted with our family and friends. Never once, in all that went with having to go with the flow during Covid-19, was I treated with anything other than support, understanding, and a willingness to accommodate us by this staff. I can't imagine a more beautiful venue or outstanding people to work with anywhere else in Central Ohio. Thank you, Matt, Clay, and Erin for giving us the best night we could have dreamed of. You exceeded every expectation.

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e the night of the rehearsal when we met Jacob. We had no idea anyone would actually help us coordinate the wedding itself, let alone setup all the decorations we brought ourselves. 10/10 we love the Makoy Center and their staff!

ay are knowledgeable about all of the wedding details and are pleasure to work with. Erin and Jake are amazing! I was there early before the wedding and Erin helped me set up the aisle runner exactly how I wanted it. Jake was our day of wedding coordinator. Before the ceremony, I was nervous about throwing my toss bouquet and he practiced catching the bouquet a couple of times so I wouldn't be as nervous. He is very easy going, friendly, and so much fun to work with! My husband and I can not say enough how much we really appreciate the Makoy Center. The people are great, the venue is gorgeous, and the food is incredible. Any future events that we have to plan are going to be at the Makoy Center! If you want an amazing wedding, choose the Makoy Center!

served, etc. Nick ran the schedule like clockwork and the food was superb!!

stayed on schedule, and everything was perfect. Excellent customer service and excellent food as well! The Makoy Center deserves 10 out of 5 stars!

the food was to die for! I highly recommend the Makoy Center for any occasion.

oothly. We appreciate the set-up and tear-down. Many guests said the food was delicious! Overall, this was a very easy experience and we appreciate your "family" style of service.

for us. They customized everything for us and made our dream reception come true. Erin our onsite coordinator was the bomb. Before anything went wrong she was ahead of the game. You would miss out on not having them involved in your wedding planning.

us with all of our planning. Nick was an amazing coordinator and put our vision in to a reality. The food was amazing also.. so many comments on how great it was!!

he store and got him some medicine and my son felt better the rest of the night. Keely was super friendly and helpful as our on day coordinator as was the rest of the staff. The food was amazing and the buffet line went smoothly. I highly recommend The Makoy center for any wedding!

perfect and we love everyone there so much!

I’ve ever worked with. I am still in awe at how amazing this day went. So well In fact we are going to hold other events at the Makoy Center, if you’re looking for a venue go for the Makoy Center, amazing!!!!!!

g we had questions about they were quick to answer. They made the entire wedding process seem a little less overwhelming. The food is incredible and so delicious. Our wedding guests were talking about our food and how beautiful everything was months after we got married. I’m so grateful my husband and I chose the Makoy center as they made one of the most important days of our lives so memorable! Choose this venue, you won’t be disappointed!!

ick. He was great helping us plan and rehearse the ceremony, and was so helpful on our big day.

iated all of their input and advice. We were able to serve a plated menu because the cost was very reasonable, even though we had a rather large guest list. Even without paying for “upgrades,” the room looked beautiful for our day. Nick was our day-of coordinator, and he was great- easy to work with, quick to adapt to change, and right there when we needed something. The food was delicious, we are still getting compliments 5 months later. We did have the best bartenders in the place, and our guests kept them busy until last call! And at the end of the night, everything was packed up so quickly and efficiently for us to take, no stress at all. We highly recommend this venue!

e, and the friendly staff made our day unforgettable! Highly recommend!

ng, all of our guest commented on how good it was. They helped us with our decorations as well as their own set-up. Thank You for providing an outstanding memorable experience for our Wedding night. Mike and Janice Chrislip

r was outgoing and gracious to our guests. Seating for our guests was comfortable in the Burgundy room, and we received many compliments on the food. I loved that we did not have to worry about anything more complicated than deciding the menu. We will look to them again should we need an event space in the future. Thank you Makoy! Signed … the Mother of the Bride

g. We would definitely recommend the Makoy Center to any couples looking for a reception venue.

h Clay who was also amazing, so professional and again helpful. Everyone was so attentive to our needs and we can't thanks them enough for making this day memorable!!!!Words cannot tell how amazing working with Matt, clay and the makoy center staff was. They were such a great help throughout the whole process. We highly recommend this venue and we're so glad we made the right choice. Food was amazing, price is affordable and again the staff is the best ever !!!!

g sure everything went smoothly. I couldn’t of chose a better venue!

to work with! They were very accommodating to all of our wants and needs for our special day, and best of all, everything very easy and stress free for us!

onsive and totally there to meet our needs from decorating to eating. They made sure we got a plate of food before we had to start entertaining. My husband and I would highly recommend The Makoy Center!

rything looked and turned out! My husband and I are very happy with our experience with The Makoy Center!

ith our schedule since we were planning from out of state, to being there the day of to make sure everything was taken care of! My husband and I, our families and our friends had a great time and we would highly recommend the Makoy center for couples who are looking to celebrate their marriage or any other event to get everything they imagined and more for a great price! Thank you again Matt, we will be sending newly engaged couples your way!

d and made sure our wedding looked amazing and went on without any issues. I would recommend the Makoy center to everyone!

eived many compliments on the fact that the buffet food was not only good but still hot. I highly recommend Makoy for an easy one-stop shop that makes wedding planning so easy and beautiful.

ess free! We are still receiving compliments from our friends and family about how much fun they had. The food was AMAZING! If you are looking for a "1 stop shop" for your wedding or party, we highly recommend The Makoy Center. In addition, the florist, cake and DJ vendors they recommended were also amazing. You will not be disappointed

team made our wedding day perfect and we could not have had a better experience. We will definitely be recommending them to everyone in the future

m questions through out). Matt was even present on the day of the wedding, which was very nice! Anything we needed, Matt figured out a way to provide it. I met Nick at the rehearsal and he took great notes of everything I needed, made sure the DJ and minister were all set to go with their plans, as well. Throughout the day of the wedding and into the evening, he and Matt continuously checked in with me and both sets of parents to ensure everything was going as planned. We are so beyond happy we chose the Makoy Center for our venue, there was zero stress, because they handled it all. They even packed up our decorations, so we did not have to worry about the night of our wedding! We also had our ceremony outside and Matt took the initiative to plant flowers and re-paint the fence and alter area to make sure it was beautiful and it was gorgeous! We also had our rehearsal dinner at the Makoy Center, which was amazing! The food both nights was so yummy!

t was how Matt spoke to both my husband and I. Other venues would talk to me about the vision while only talking to my husband when it came to financing the event. Instead Matt emphasized how this was a day for both of us, how both of us would be taken care of, and relaxed us towards planning. He was professional but personable, making us feel like we were in the hands of a friend, not a salesman. Matt was also prompt in responding to any questions we had. The day of our wedding, Clay and Alex were our on-site team and they had everything handled for us. It was actually Alex's first time being the show-runner, and he truly did a fantastic job. Both Clay and Alex were attentive while also giving us our space to do what we needed to do. The wait and bar-tending staff were excellent. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious; I can honestly say that I never ate something that I did not think was fantastic. When we first got engaged, our vision for our wedding was not a ballroom. The Makoy Center changed that for us, and it is a decision that we would 100% make again if we had to do it all over. We even had guests tell us how great the space and the staff were. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but I can say with certainty that we were never stressed with this venue. I would definitely recommend the Makoy Center to friends and family.

sure our special day was flawless. Would recommend to any one in ear shot! Our guests loved the food, the space and the location. Perfect!

did such a great job communicating with us, and answering our questions (and we had many) during the process of planning our wedding that when the day arrived we had no concerns about any issues during the reception, because we were confident they would be resolved if necessary without causing us any stress. They were even flexible with dinner service after we asked to shift the schedule a little bit the day of the reception. Matt and his staff never hesitated to accommodate our requests, even though it might throw off their normal routine. One of the best things about the Makoy center was the food. We attended multiple tastings, and were blown away by the quality and consistency of every dish we sampled. That same detail and preparation went into our wedding day menu. It was delicious, and all guests were served in an extremely fast manner. The buffet was convenient and a great option to accommodate our large guest list. Lastly, Matt was extremely helpful and cost conscious when working within our budget. He never pushed anything on us, or tried to talk us into spending more money. He and his staff focused solely on what we wanted, and we never got the sense that they viewed us as just another client, which is rare when dealing with a business that performs so many events. The price, service, and amenities at the Makoy Center blew away our expectations. If you’re looking for the perfect venue, this one is for you!!!

ons we needed. The tasting offered helped us sample the wonderful catering offered by the hall, and they were very gracious about bringing our two young, and energetic boys along. We chose shrimp cocktail for our hors d'oeuvre. For dinner a mixed green and asparagus salad served with champagne vinaigrette, the crab stuffed cod, the marinated London broil, caramelized onion green beans, and herb roasted potatoes for our adult guests. And, for our younger guests we were able to offer chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and mixed fruit. They even accommodated our guests with dietary restrictions with chef's plates. The chef and staff did a flawless job in delivering and exceeding our expectations. The guests raved about how wonderful the food was. And, the service was impeccable. They even served our family made Greek pastry with great care and attention to quality. Our day of coordinator did an excellent job setting up all of our decor for the event and improvising those little details we overlooked in planning. The room was gorgeous, I couldn't even imagine how perfectly our event would turn out, the reality was just breathtaking. Our coordinator was so attentive the day of, getting us anything we needed, keeping the flow of the event on track, and going above and beyond to assure that we had a beautiful memorable experience. The signature cocktails were perfect, the bar was well serviced and all of our expectations were exceeded. I would recommend The Makoy Center to anyone as an event space. They truly cared about our experience on our wedding day and it made all of it so special. Thank you Makoy, for making our day so perfect!

with helping me achieve my wedding vision! Nick was awesome on the day of...he helped keep my wedding virtually stress-free (which was what I was going for) and took care of all the details. The setup of my decor/vision was everything that I wanted! It looked perfect. I would definitely recommend!

laid back feel we were going for and a pizza buffet! We were truly able to check off every box that we had on our wish list. Matt and Clay listened to every crazy idea I had and helped me to achieve it or find a solution. They helped us through every step of the process and offered ideas and suggestions when we were stuck. We opted to decorate ourselves, so we had the day before to make the space our own. We walked in to all the tables already in position, so all we had to do was add the centerpieces. They let us borrow pipe and drape to create a Photo Booth and ceremony backdrop. Our day of coordinator Nick was great! He made the night run smoothly and ensured my husband and I got dinner and drinks during the bust night! He even went along with a last second streamer photo and made it happen! They help clean up after so you can walk out with no worries about returning to clean the venue. So much love to Matt, Clay, Nick and the whole team at The Makoy Center for allowing us to have the exact wedding that I had pictured in my mind. I have told everyone that the wedding that came to life was the exact one I had imagined! Others items of note. The food is great! They made us speciality pizzas and even a custom BLT pizza! Because we are in the mid-west i'll just say it, the ranch is wonderful! The drinks are wonderful and the bar is large! The getting ready rooms are perfect spaces for both the Bride and Groom and their parties. There are so many spaces around for photos, both inside the venue and out. 10 Stars! Highly recommend! Thank you!

ffed chicken and brisket along with the amazing sweet potato casserole. Our guests were thrilled with the presentation and taste of their meals. Our event captain kept us on track and took care of all the details...start to finish! We could not be more pleased and encourage you to consider Makoy for your reception.

k a wedding, not only did it make our wedding; but it exceeded our expectations along with most, if not all of our guests. The venue was large and we had plenty of space, the food was absolutely delicious (tenderloin and au gratin potatoes), the bar’s variety of drinks was amazing and the bartenders were very efficient! Most important the staff was out of this world. Matt works way too much and answered my crazy emails even after hours. I never once had to follow up with him, as he was on top of everything! Nick was also great, he kept me moving on my wedding day and never skipped a beat. Even after the wedding they boxed everything up so there was no clean up and we could just enjoy the rest of the night. They made our wedding seamless and anyone would be crazy not to use them!!!

or was the BEST and so detailed. He executed everything so flawlessly that every guest at our wedding said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to and that's all we could have hoped for. Thank you, Makoy Center!

mony and reception (both in the Burgundy Room), and they made sure everything went smoothly the whole night. The food was also great! Such a great value, our guests all had an amazing time.

ding party arrived. Matt and all of the other professionals were so easy to work with and they did everything exactly how we wanted it to be done. Most importantly, we received SO many compliments from our guests on how amazing the food was, how beautiful everything was set up, and how much fun they had! We could not have asked for anything more and the entire night went smoothly. The Makoy Center employees do ALL of the set up AND tear down for the reception and that was unbelievably helpful to me because the last thing I wanted to have to worry about was recruiting people to help and/or having to do it myself! We would highly recommend using them for your wedding and/or reception! It was a night we'll never forget.

ces ourselves. The food and drink menu is EXTENSIVE and you really can’t go wrong with whatever you choose. We received so many compliments on the food and bartender! It’s great to know that the guests felt taken care of and that they had an excellent experience as well. We worked with Matt on all of the pre-wedding details (food and drink menus, timeline, color scheme, etc.) and working with him was so easy! He’s very personable and made the whole experience fun while getting the work done! He definitely made us feel like we were working with a friend. Nick was our day of coordinator and he was just as wonderful! He worked with my difficult table chart and nipickiness about the setup of the centerpieces and cake tables with such professionalism. I’m very detail oriented and he worked with me without making me feel a bridezilla! There were so many details I didn’t have to concern myself with which took away so much stress. It was great to be able to enjoy planning my wedding and I was able to do that because of the staff at The Makoy Center. It was worth every penny.

and I got married 11 years ago. I would recommend this venue for ANY occasion. Thanking you for making my daughters wedding incredible.

any suggestions and I felt like he was very honest. I would call in or email both Clay and Matt at least once a month and then in the last two months before my wedding probably weekly, and both guys would reply within 30 minutes. Nick was our day of coordinator which we met at our rehearsal, he was absolutely amazing! Couldn’t ask for a more detailed, more attentive, helpful, knowledgeable coordinator. If you are even considering the Makoy Center, stop looking! We had our ceremony outside and the reception inside. Both areas couldn’t have been more beautiful. Food was amazing and all of our guests agreed! All of our decorations were packed up and ready for us to pick up on Monday and Matt even helped us pack it in our car! You can honestly tell these guys love their jobs and we are so thankful. You guys rock, best wedding ever!

recommend!!!

from Clay Daniels, Matt Eder and our day-of coordinator Ben. Additionally, Brent and the rest of the staff that assisted us in the arrangements, decor and photography were top notch! We heard from several of our guests how much they felt the venue and the food & refreshments were all amazing. I think what my wife and I appreciated the most was how much the team at Makoy catered to our two boys aged 3 years and 10 months! At those ages, kids can certainly be a handful and Ben specifically took it upon himself to usher our oldest in and help make him feel welcome and comfortable in his role as our little ring-bearer! Truly a fantastic experience. Clay and Matt checked in regularly and made themselves available in the midst of our unending questions and requests and the clean-up after all the festivities had ended was faster than a NASCAR pit crew! I wish I could say that we'd be using their services again as soon as we can but what I can say is that we will certainly be recommending Makoy's services to all new couples we know who are looking to get married. Nobody in the Central Ohio area can make a couple feel more special and more like a pair of VIP's than the Makoy Center in Hilliard!

t day of our lives and the team there was phenomenal. The food is also delicious!! We had the BBQ buffet for our rehearsal dinner and roast and chicken for our wedding. Everything was on point. We also enjoyed slider burgers and fries before the reception ended! Great way to end the night!! I would highly recommend the Makoy Center!

bout anything and could just relax and enjoy my wedding. I highly recommend them. My guests said they had a wonderful time at our wedding!

hings were going to look. Day of our wedding our wedding coordinator Nick he was amazing too, the whole entire staff and bar tenders all worked extreme hard to make our day special and that it was! I would recommend Makoy Center to any newly engaged couples to definitely look at the options that they have to offer. It was stress free with them setting everything up and it was magical. Our guest even made comments on how everything was and that the food was amazing. Thank you Makoy Center!

US experience. The Burgundy room perfectly suited our needs. The venue itself was spacious, simple, and classy. They provided additional lighting and candles for centerpieces which made the room warm and inviting. Multiple guests told us that the reception was quite elegant. The food was excellent, as noted by many guests. They offer a variety of affordable and customizable meal options, all prepared in-house. We went with the lasagna from the Pasta Buffet and the lemon chicken piccata from the Silver Buffet. They also readily accommodated our guests with dietary restrictions. Above all, the service and attention we received was excellent. Besides being just nice people, Matt and Clay were easy to work with, clearly explaining all our options and trying to find which packages worked best for us. It was clear that they were never trying to upsell us on anything; they were forthcoming about all prices and honest about what was essential for us versus what were bells and whistles. That being said, they do offer a wide variety of additional decorations and linens. We preferred the simple route, but you have the option to jazz up your place settings. They were easy to get a hold of if we had questions and all communication was prompt. At the reception itself, we had an event captain, Nick, who made sure the entire evening ran smoothly, as well as a team of servers. Nick was awesome to work with! Kind, responsive, professional, an eye for detail, and good about checking in with us throughout the night to make sure the event went smoothly and we were having a great time. We were most impressed by how he personally tended to every special request we had. Everyone we interacted with on staff that night was friendly. Finally, some added perks of using the Makoy Center: 1) Unlike some other venues, there are no required vendors, though they do have suggestions if you're looking for options. 2) You can bring in your own decorations the day before and the staff will set them up and tear them down for you. All of that is coordinated with your event captain. 3) Their prices are very reasonable, but you're not skimping on service, food, or decoration quality. Our reception was all we had hoped for. We had an awesome time. Our guests had an awesome time. Working with the Makoy Center staff was easy and we're so happy we get to walk away from this experience with all happy memories.

at I was doing but they were able to give me and my partner some guidance and were also able to surprise us with some really fun decorative flair when plans changed. Super convenient to have catering, bar, reception and ceremony all in one venue! Plus they have an easy backup plan in case of rain. Also, that bartender was top notch!! LGBT+ friendly, they were very respectful of my transgender partner's name and pronouns. They took care of us from start to finish, no disappointment from us!!

he professional and courteous wait staff during our reception, the Makoy Center was AMAZING!! Our guests are still raving about the gorgeous facility, delicious food and friendly staff! Thank you so much Makoy Center for making Sarah & Tim's day one they will forever remember!

utiful so much space for parking. I really had fun. Thank you Matt and Makoy for making my day special.