Wedding Day

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

Ceremony

Newport Syndicate

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Ali O’Conner 

Karissa Schmidt

Bridget Cooper

Adam Kent

Brendan Cooper

Carson Schmidt

Wedding Party

Q + A

If you are flying in the closest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). If you would like to book a hotel room, we have blocked rooms at the following hotels:

Check in at 4pm, check out at 12pm.Located 0.4 miles from the church. Located 1.5 miles from the reception venue. Room Rates:King $309/nightReservations need to be made prior to 10/01 This is where we will be staying on Saturday night! We plan on having a Halloween Welcome Party at Karly’s parents house for out of town guests Friday night though!

Hotel Covington

Check in at 4pm, check out at 11am.Located 0.4 miles from the reception venue, an 8 minute walk. Room Rates:King $149/nightTwo Queens $152/night Use the link to book, or call (859)-916-5306. Please book by September 30, 2025 to get the blocked room rates.

Aloft Newport on the Levee

Other hotels that are located in the area include:

Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Cincinnati

AC Hotel Cincinnati at The Banks

Travel

There will be some free time between the end of the ceremony and the start of the reception, while the wedding party takes pictures. Please feel free to spend this time as you wish! Head home or to your hotel room to rest, or check out some local attractions while catching up with family or friends!We recommend the following places nearby:

Check out the Aquarium, bowling, putt-putt, shop, or any of the bars or restaurants!

Newport on the Levee

Hofbräuhaus - Newport

A cocktail bar where we had our first date!

The Hannaford at Pike & Madison

Located right next door to the reception!

Prohibition Bourbon Bar

Weather dependent, but a lovely place to hang out when the weather is nice!

Covington Yard

Weather dependent, but a great free option to walk around and enjoy the city! Kids play area too!

Smale Riverfront Park

Weather dependent, a great park with a wonderful overlook of the city! Free and has a few kids play areas!

Karly & Steven