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Willow Event Center

5.0
(16)best-of-weddings

7881 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH

About This Vendor

Celebrate Everything!

Just voted #1 in the Best Wedding Venue category of Cincy A List for 2020 (https://cincinnati.cityvoter.com/willow-event-center/biz/594132) & BEST OF WEDDINGS 2021 from The Knot! Willow Event Center is the newly-renovated gem of the West Side! Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, just minutes from Ronald Reagan Highway and Downtown, Willow Event Center is the perfect place for your wedding reception. In addition to receptions, we offer an outdoor deck and gazebo that can accommodate a ceremony of up to 130 guest, or the use of our 5,000 square foot main room that is great for any size ceremony. Included in your rental fee are a slew of amenities like a large on-site parking lot, bridal suite, tables, chairs, basic linen package, centerpieces and black spandex chair covers. From same-sex weddings to second chances at love, we strive to make all of our guests feel welcome at Willow Event Center.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Covered
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Backyard, Ballroom
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Planning, Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
2021 Best of Weddings Winner

Willow Event Center Reviews

Reviewed On 7/30/2021 by S Price H
Willow Event Center is an absolutely exquisite space to get married. Our ceremony was held outside under the gazebo and we went inside for the reception. My guests kept gushing over how beautiful the space is, and they were right. From the magn...
ificent willow tree, to the waterfall, to the decked out groom and bride's rooms, every square inch of thus place is a beauty to behold. Drew and his staff made us feel comfortable and he was willing to go far and beyond to make my dream wedding come true. Don't look at any other space, Willow Event Center will meet all of your wedding needs.
Reviewed On 7/31/2021 by Zachary P
The Willow Event Center is a beautiful place at a reasonable price. The back of the venue is set up for great pictures for the bridal party. The owner Drew non-stop goes out of his way to help you through planning for your big day. Our cater...
er canceled on us a month before the wedding and Drew hooked us up with a caterer the same day for us. He made our wedding [erfect and he will for sure do the same for you.
Reviewed On 6/06/2021 by Alexis C
This place is just amazing! Drew, venue manager was so understanding, helpful and all around just awesome! He responds fast, he made sure everything ran smoothly and I enjoyed myself! The place was affordable, beautiful and huge hall and dance ...
floor! Highly highly recommended!
Response from the Vendor on 06/08/2021
Thanks Alexis, you all were great to work with, and an all around joy! Congrats again!!
Reviewed On 4/27/2021 by Micaela B
Best place to have wedding Drew is amazing great location beautiful place
Reviewed On 4/11/2021 by Samantha M
Willow Event Center was a beautiful place for our wedding. The outside gazebo suited our ceremony perfectly and the inside reception area is flawless. Drew was very attentive, professional, and so helpful during the whole process. My husband an...
d I couldn't have been happier that we chose Willow Event Center as our venue for our special day.
Reviewed On 11/15/2020 by Kara Z
Drew was an absolute pleasure to work with !! From the emails to the meetings to the day of he was there for every question and all details !! Would highly recommend to work with drew !!! The willow is an absolutely beautiful facility I couldnt...
have asked for anything more perfect !!!! To top it off we had a little humor in the evening with the throw flowers getting stuck in the chandelier! Sorry drew lol
Reviewed On 10/16/2020 by Alex G
Drew helped us throw an awesome wedding!!! The venue itself is very nice and has a great outdoor area for pictures. It is a big open space so even with a big guest list and photo booth it felt like plenty of room. Drew made sure the day went ac...
cording to plan by communicating with our other vendors and making sure each person knew what they should be doing and when. The bartenders were awesome (as well as Drew when he was helping them). All of our guests had a great time and we’ve heard nothing but good things from our guests about the space and the employees. Would definitely recommend having a wedding or reception here!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2020
Thanks Alex, you and Brian were awesome to work with and your group was fun! Congratulations again!! Drew
Reviewed On 10/05/2020 by Tiffany H
Drew and his staff were amazing to work with!! My daughter had an absolutely Beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at the Willow Event Center. Planning a wedding during COVID-19 was a challlenge but Drew helped take the stress of it all awa...
y! I could not have had a better experience than I did with Drew!!! The night of the reception was more than I could have asked for, Drew was very hands on the entire event!! Thanks Drew, you are TOP NOTCH!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2020
Thanks so much Tiffany! I'm glad Amber & Keagan had a great day. She was a beautiful bride for sure!
Reviewed On 9/30/2020 by Patti B
We had our ceremony and reception at Willow Event Center and it was an absolutely beautiful place! Drew Hester (owner) has done an amazing job creating a gorgeous place for events - not to mention he is incredibly helpful and responsive when it...
came to planning everything! All our guests were highly complimentary of the venue and set up - I would absolutely recommend Willow to anyone looking for event space in Cincinnati!
Reviewed On 8/26/2020 by Becca J
We had our wedding reception at The Willow in August 2020(so yes during Covid!), and I could not be happier with the space and with Drew. It was a very stressful time, but Drew managed everything wonderfully. The space was gorgeous, inside and ...
out. I loved the large dance floor, and the great outdoor space.
Reviewed On 7/24/2020 by Lauren H
After the craziness of covid has taken over, there were of course worries as to whether our event would occur. Drew Hester, the owner of Willow Event Center, couldn’t have been more accommodating to our ever changing plans. Drew communicated ...
often and was fast to respond to questions that arose. His attentiveness made everyone involved feel that we were his number one priority. As for the venue itself, both exterior and interior, it is a bride and grooms vision come true. The neutral palette of colors, give room to unify the selections chosen for the wedding party. The back patio space it perfect for photos before, during, and after the wedding. My father opted for an indoor wedding due to the weather. Drew provided white fold out chairs and everything came together to look elegant and formal. Overall, we were so thrilled to have had the wedding and reception at Willow Event Center. I highly recommend this venue for any event in the future! Thank you for helping us with our vision!
Reviewed On 3/05/2020 by Kahvah W
Absolutely perfect! The venue is beautiful and was the perfect spot for both our wedding ceremony and reception. Drew is so helpful and easy to work with! I can’t imagine us having our special day anywhere else!
Reviewed On 7/16/2019 by Luke S
Drew has been phenomenal in helping us through our entire planning process. From the first day that we walked into the venue, until now he has been extremely responsive and even reached out to check on us throughout the past couple of months. T...
he renovations and work he has put into creating a beautiful space are amazing. We are so excited for our upcoming ceremony and reception and can’t thank Drew enough for providing us with an incredible space to have it.
Response from the Vendor on 07/16/2019
Thanks Luke/Megyn, you two are so laid back and fun that I KNOW your wedding's gonna be a blast. Can't wait to see you at the reception this fall! Drew
Reviewed On 6/27/2019 by Holly B
The Willow Event Center is the Perfect venue for a wedding reception. The renovations Drew has made are great! It looks really beautiful on the inside and outside! The deck and willow trees make are a really great place for pictures. Also, Drew...
has been so accommodating and super helpful with any questions or concerns that my mom and I have had during the wedding planning. Drew has a ton of connections in the wedding industry and will make sure all your needs are taken care of for your big day. I can't wait for our reception in September :)
Response from the Vendor on 07/16/2019
Holly, thanks so much for the great review of the space. You have been so great to work with, especially through the renovations considering you booked the space in November of 2018!! Looking forward to your big day, Drew.
Reviewed On 6/16/2019 by Shawna T
I initially booked a different venue, but as soon as I saw the Willow Event Center I decided to change all of my plans - something that might seem chaotic for someone in the middle of wedding planning, but after working with Drew it has all bee...
n so easy and a breath of fresh air. The venue is at the center of it all - I have guests coming from all over the greater Cincinnati area (from West Chester, OH to Florence, KY and beyond) and the central location in Colerain is absolutely perfect! My favorite feature is the deck/gazebo with beautiful greenery surrounding it. Drew has been so easy to work with and has taken all of the weight off of my shoulders. He even has tons of connections with everyone from caterers to DJs and photographers... I don't know what I was doing before I met him and found this venue, but I know my life has become so much easier and now I will have the wedding of my dreams thanks to him. Definitely check it out - Drew has made so many wonderful updates and changes and has really created a truly beautiful space that you do not want to miss.
Response from the Vendor on 06/17/2019
Shawna, I am so glad you decided to book with us, and thanks for the kind words! Your wedding is going to be amazing!! Drew
Reviewed On 6/10/2019 by Marlene H
A big THANK YOU to Drew at the Willow Event Center. I was working with Drew on a Corporate Event and had stopped by for a walk through, (we have used the location for the same event for the past few years, so I had been there before) as I walke...
d in the doors I was blew away with all the updates and changes Drew had made to the venue. I was there on work, but my mind went to my daughter’s wedding I new right away this would be perfect location. Drew has been easy to work with providing his input for catering and has been there to help answer any questions with quick response with even the crazy questions. The Willow Event Center has everything you need from a beautiful outside setting to a magnificent indoor reception area with beautiful chandeliers to an open dance floor makes for the perfect location. Thanks Drew !
Response from the Vendor on 06/11/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words, Marlene! It has been great getting to know you and to be able to help through the stressful process of planning your daughter's wedding! Drew

Contact Info for Willow Event Center

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7881 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Meet the Team

meet the owner
Drew Hester
Owner
I have worked in the wedding industry for over 20 years in some capacity or another. I have worked with venues as an outside caterer, selling venue space, off-premise catering and event planning. My goal with Willow Event Center is to make it feel like home to my potential couples, and a great place to party! Our venue rental includes nearly everything from linen to use of the bridal room - all included in our pricing. I have been in the Cincinnati events arena for my entire career and have worked with the best vendors. Let me help you plan your big day!