Emma and Ryan recommend Centerville Community Church in Dayton if you are planning on attending a service the day after the wedding! The traditional service is at 9:00 AM and the modern service is at 10:30 AM.

We at Centerville Community are a part of a global Church movement called The Christian & Missionary Alliance. We place an enormous emphasis on the local Church accomplishing God's mission in our communities, as well as sending and supporting missionaries who bring the Good News of Jesus to the ends of the earth. Our five values are: Jesus at the center, Rooted in prayer and God's Word, Mission of the Church over "me", We are a family, and Serving is a lifestyle.

About 25-30 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

Visit Downtown Lebanon, OH! From quaint coffee shops, distinctive dining, stellar shopping, and tantalizing treats to leisure & fun that includes a 45-acre bike park, recreation trails, tourist train, museums, theatre and a calendar filled with the area’s best festivals, Lebanon is bringing on the charm.

About 10-20 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

A large sprawling lake, sunny meadows, and a wooded ravine await visitors at Caesar Creek. Boaters will find all the amenities for a great day on the water, including a marina, several launch ramps, and dock rentals. A large campground provides campers with cozy sites and modern facilities. The Hopewell Day Lodge is a great venue for family gatherings. Other activities include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and archery.

About 10-20 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

For five decades, Kings Island has been the premier entertainment destination in the Midwest for literally millions of families seeking the best in rides, live entertainment, food and Cincinnati events, all in a magical amusement park setting.

Since opening in 1972, Kings Island has worked hard to ensure a visit to the park is a day to remember for the entire family – the best day of the year!

From the moment you arrive at the 364-acre amusement and water park, you’ll see that Kings Island is one of the best things to do in Cincinnati.

About 15-20 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

Near Cincinnati, our resort offers indoor water park fun and exciting land attractions for the entire family. Go with the flow in our water park resort or find adventurous dry-play throughout the lodge — this family getaway is one they will never forget. Along with the water park's 13 slides and eight pools, your stay includes kid-friendly activities, dining options, and more — all under one roof.

About 15-20 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

Liberty Center is a multi-use center that brings together the community’s recreational, social and civic passions by anchoring its citizen’s state-of-mind to an attainable state-of-being. Liberty Center artfully blends freedom and work, clarity and culture, kinship and community. It is holistically designed with a mindful approach to building enduring relationships between local businesses, people and place.

Liberty Center is more than a mall – it unites beloved shopping destinations, with an eclectic range of dining options, exciting events and entertainment venues in Liberty Township.

About 25-40 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

Located on the winding banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Great American Ball Park serves as the home of the Cincinnati Reds, baseballs first professional franchise.


About 35-45 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.


Cincinnati Reds Schedule (as of June 18, 2024):
Friday, July 5 vs. Detroit Tigers, start time 7:10 PM
Sunday, July 7 vs. Detroit Tigers, start time 1:40 PM

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Home of the world-famous hippo Fiona. This family-friendly zoo is committed to inspiring visitors with wildlife and saving species. The mission and vision of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is dedicated to creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community.

About 35-45 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

Delighting families since 1999, Newport Aquarium welcomes your family to discover the wonder of an underwater world. SEA thousands of the world’s most exotic aquatic creatures as you waddle with playful penguins, meet rare white alligators, be surrounded by sharks and surprised by smiling stingrays. Encounter thrilling adventures like the first-in-the-world Shark Bridge, where you can cross inches above a tank full of sharks on a rope bridge. Plus, experience the NEW exhibit Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels and explore a long ago-sunken ship and the creatures that call this accidental reef home. All while spending quality time together and creating lasting memories.

About 35-45 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space.

About 40-60 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

The Creation Museum shows why God´s infallible Word, rather than man´s faulty assumptions, is the place to begin if we want to make sense of our world.

This 75,000-square-foot facility allows families to experience earth history as God has revealed it in the Bible. Nearly 150 exhibits feature fearsome animatronic dinosaurs, talking heroes of the faith, and professional displays that honor God´s Word. The museum also boasts a fun-filled, 200-seat special effects theater, a state-of-the-art planetarium, a petting zoo, nature trails, and lots more.

At the heart of the Creation Museum is a chronological retelling of biblical history in seven parts called the Seven C´s. Guests step back in time, beginning with Creation, and fast-forward to Christ´s return. Along the way, they see how God´s Word provides the big-picture answers for our most difficult questions, whether about science, the Bible, or our personal relationship with God.

About 50-60 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

The Lebanon location of Catch-a-Fire, open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, offers Catch-a-Fire’s core pizza lineup, along with a few exclusively Lebanon selections. Catch-a-Fire has always been inspired and will continue to be dedicated to the art of wood-fired cooking and is enthusiastic about offering rotating seasonal features based on what is fresh and local.

About 15 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

Broadway Barrel House is pub grub turned out in an industrial-style space with a modern-rustic bar in this Lebanon, Ohio staple restaurant.

About 15 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

Treat your family and yourself today with our delicious Mexican food! We have a variety of dishes! Visit us today in Lebanon, Ohio!

About 15 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

Take a stroll up to our kitchen and peer through the viewing window as we prepare your meal right before your eyes. Friendly, clean and comfortable; Villaggio's Italian Eatery is the ideal place to come for a warm, family-friendly environment with great food and a wonderful atmosphere for the whole family. We have street side seating that is ideal for enjoying Historic Downtown Lebanon. Looking for something beyond the standard fare? We are more than just a pizza place!

About 15 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

A fun, casual joint! Enjoy our famous wings, burgers, pizzas, and more!

About 30 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

Through the years we have learned homemade is always better. To that end, we not only roast fresh coffee but we also make fresh homemade sausages, smoke most of of our meat in our commercial hardwood pit smoker, bake our burger buns daily, have homemade sauces like our enchilada sauce and Hollandaise sauces. Our monthly specials add some flare to our traditional menu; offering different flavors of homemade sausage, pancakes, waffles, whatever we can think of!

About 15 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.

You will recognize Whit's frozen custard as superior frozen custard because we spare no expense in obtaining the highest quality ingredients -- from our fresh cream and pasteurized eggs to the premium chocolates, fruit toppings, and fresh roasted nuts. Whit's frozen custard is made fresh daily, right in our stores.

About 15 minutes away from Whispering Hearts Event Center.