The Sanctuary
2110 St. Michael St, Cincinnati, OH
About This Vendor
Where Your Event Matters
The Sanctuary in Cincinnati, OH, is a wedding venue that was originally a Catholic church in 1847. The entire space was fully restored with original stained glass windows, a spiral staircase, beautiful balcony, and two charming wedding suites. Today, it is an extremely flexible and affordable wedding venue, uncompromising on old world charm and elegance. With a capacity of 225 guests, you can host your wedding festivities in this space. The Sanctuary offers three wedding packages - DIY, DIYish, and Inclusive. The first two are ideal for couples who enjoy putting their wedding together themselves. The Inclusive package is for couples who’d like to sit back and enjoy their day, placing their faith in The Sanctuary’s staff. The team at Sanctuary believes you should be able to design the wedding that you envision. To help you bring it to life, they have an open vendor policy giving you the reins of who gets to be a part of your wedding. But you can also rely on their resident staff who will be more than happy and willing to provide guidance on your event details. They can also connect you with Cincinnati’s best and socially conscious caterers, decorations, and event resources, while still giving you space to create an event that reflects your unique vision. When you choose The Sanctuary, 100% of your wedding proceeds go directly to support affordable housing, entrepreneurship, a food pantry, and other community-led work in Lower Price Hill. Know that your love story has the power to give back to the community.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Rentals & Equipment
The Sanctuary Reviews
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Highly, highly recommend The Sanctuary for weddings & events! We had our wedding there and could not be happier with our decision to use The Sanctuary as our venue. It was incredibly beautiful (with little to no decor!), has a fully functional ...
catering kitchen, separate bridal & groom suite, and to top it off your money goes towards a good cause! We fell in love as soon as we saw the Sanctuary and heard their nonprofit purpose. It was the perfect wedding venue for us and I would highly recommend the Sanctuary to anyone!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/14/2021
Thank you so much, Ally! You are so wonderful!!
I cannot say enough positive things about The Sanctuary. We had our wedding at The Sanctuary in October 2022, and I couldn’t imagine choosing a different venue! It is truly a beautiful venue. The building is beautiful inside and out. The staine...
d-glass windows made a great backdrop for many of our wedding pictures. It was great to be able to get ready, have the ceremony, and reception all in one place. Not only is the building beautiful looking but the staff is SUPER helpful. Raine was amazing! She was always responsive to our questions leading up to the wedding and was even more helpful during the rehearsal and wedding day. I really appreciated Raine’s advice and help. The DIY nature of this venue allowed us to have a unique wedding that really felt like it reflected us as a couple and may not have been possible at many other venues. Finally, we loved that The Sanctuary is a non-profit and loved being able to play a small role in helping support their mission.
Our family had a wedding reception at the Sanctuary and it was fantastic! So very easy to work with the staff! Such a wonderful space…the best part about this venue is they are giving back to the local community!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/16/2022
Thank you so much, Debra! It was such a pleasure to work with you!
The Sanctuary was a BEAUTIFUL venue to host my daughter's wedding and reception! Every penny that we paid to rent The Sanctuary went to support Community Matters, providing crucial services for the Lower Price Hill community to build a grocer...
y store, laundry facility, fitness center, and low income housing. We planned the wedding to be exactly what we wanted, choosing our own caterer, florist, beverage provider, etc. I hired a private security guard to escort our guests to their cars at the end of the night if they chose to have an escort ($200 for 4.5 hours). Tables and chairs were provided by The Sanctuary and we brought our own table decor. We had access to the venue from 9AM on the day of the wedding until midnight, and another 2 hours the next day to gather up our belongings. There is a commercial kitchen and 2 fantastic dressing areas---one for the ladies and one for the men. It was so fun having all the girls together for hair and makeup, getting ready for the big day! Raine and Kimmy helped us along in the planning as well as on the day of the wedding. They are incredibly kind and helpful....such a delight to work with! The Sanctuary is an beautiful and affordable hidden gem! Check it out for your next event!
Response from the Vendor on 11/16/2022
Thank you so much, Jennifer! It was so wonderful to celebrate with you all!
Having our wedding at the Sanctuary was the best!! Staff members were very helpful, and we were able to make my dream of a potluck wedding come true. Other venues were more expensive and only accepted certain caterers. I highly recommend the Sa...
nctuary if you're looking for a wedding venue.
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2022
Thank you so much, Jenna! Your wedding was so wonderful!
Even during Covid, we were still able to have the fairytale wedding of our dreams. Could not have picked a more beautiful location to get married! They handled all the set up and tearing down so we could just focus on the most important part: g...
etting married!
Response from the Vendor on 12/14/2021
Thank you so much, Julia! It was such a pleasure to celebrate with you!
The Sanctuary was the perfect venue for our wedding ceremony and reception! With our package we were able to choose our layout, have the full venue for the day including suites for the bride and bridesmaids and groom and groomsmen, and we could...
decorate how we pleased even though it didn’t need much decor due to it being a beautiful building already. I couldn’t have asked for a better venue or experience!
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2021
Thank you so much, Kaitlin! It was such an honor to be a part of your wedding!
We had our reception only at The Sanctuary. We LOVED it. The mission behind them is amazing and we just loved the character of the place. We had a Christmas themed wedding and they let us decorate how we wanted (as long as we followed the guide...
lines of course) and it was beautiful. We have had so many compliments on our venue and it truly was perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 12/20/2019
Lauren,
Thank you so much! We loved being able to celebrate with you. You all created the perfect decor and vision in the space. It was a holiday dreamland!
Much love!
The Sanctuary Team
The Sanctuary was beautiful and amazing! They have a wonderful mission, and made everything so easy and affordable! From booking to all the details of the event, I could not have asked for a better experience.
Response from the Vendor on 05/28/2019
Thank you for your kind words. Always happy to help create a wonderful experience!
The Sanctuary is a beautiful location for a wedding, we created an intimate ceremony and reception all in the main room. The suites, full commercial kitchen, and complete access allowed us to have everything we wanted within budget. The weddin...
g coordinator provided some support through out, mostly day of, and answered questions for our simple "DIY" wedding.
The Sanctuary is an absolutely GORGEOUS location. The stain glass windows, spiral staircase, exposed brick... AMAZING. It was The Perfect location for us-with enough space for our ceremony and reception in one place. It was priced within our s...
mall budget and well exceeded our expectations.
The only reason I'm withholding my 5th star (without going into too much detail) is because communication with the Sanctuary and day-of onsite coordination could use some improvement.
As long as you are prepared to do a lot of work yourself, this place is PERFECT.
Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2018
Thank you for reviewing the Sanctuary and supporting our space. We are so glad we get to work with amazing couples! If you'd like to share how we can improve our onsite coordination, please email sanctuary@cmcincy.org Thank you!
Venice on Vine Catering has worked with The Sanctuary during several events. The space is easily set up for both buffet style and seated plating.. The staff is available to answer any and all questions prior to and during the event - they are h...
elpful, inventive, accommodating, and precise! Perhaps most importantly, the Sanctuary ensures customer wants/needs are communicated clearly to the caterers!
Response from the Vendor on 02/23/2018
Thank you Lauren & Venice on Vine! We always enjoy working with you all and supporting your mission as well. I look forward to many more events with you all.
The Sanctuary was an absolute perfect place for our wedding on August 12. There was plenty of space for our 210 guests and we still had room for a huge dance floor, an awesome DJ, wonderful caterer buffet style, appetizers, and photo booth.
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he space is wonderful as it used to be a church transformed into a gorgeous event center and to top it off an event coordinator comes in your wedding package! Consider it the best wedding gift ever! Stella was there to help us every step of the way for planning and setting up the vision and flow of the event and wow the day of was awesome. She was the main contact for our vendors and helped with all the tiny things you may not have thought of....even though we thought we had it covered!
We were able to select our vendors and our day could not have been more perfect. Our day was surely special and there are not enough words to express our gratitude and just how perfect this place is!
Response from the Vendor on 02/23/2018
Thank you so much for your kind words! You, your husband, and your loved ones were such a joy to work with and get to know. We are so happy that we got to be a part of your special day and celebrate with you!
The Sanctuary is a fabulous event space in a historic building and I fell in love with it the first time I saw it! The reception hall is a ballroom style, with cathedral ceilings, large stained glass windows, and tons of natural light. Perfe...
ct for a dramatic, formal, or classic wedding style. I actually used them for a professional event and it went so well I decided to book my wedding there. Their wedding coordinator Stella is super helpful, thinks of everything, and is easy to get ahold of. They are very affordable yet still provide a high-end service. They also recommended caterers for me and I found one I am happy with. For couples who are paying for their own wedding (like me) and can't break the bank, Sanctuary is a great option. Also, all the funds they take in from events go to fund their programs for the community, which was super important to me as a social worker.
Response from the Vendor on 02/23/2018
We are so happy you love our space and continue to support us! We are so fortunate we get to know amazing people like you that understand us and want to support our mission. Thank you!
Contact Info for The Sanctuary
2110 St. Michael St, Cincinnati, OH
Meet the Team
Raine
Manager
Raine decided to forgo her corporate job in the Paralegal and Criminal Justice field, to pursue her passion and purpose to be of service to others. A recent graduate of Cincinnati Christian University with her BA in Ministry, she wishes to serve in every capacity that is presented or allotted to her.
Raine believes that investing in people returns the greatest profit. Outside of work, she loves to spend time with her husband of 25 years. Raine is passionate about making your event unique and stress free.
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