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Ashland University Catering & Conferences is a beautiful, classic event space in Ashland, Ohio. This full service wedding venue is equipped to handle all of your wedding needs, from furniture to A/V equipment. This spacious venue can accommodate any size event, whether you're planning an intimate gathering of loved ones or an opulent celebration. The spaces at Ashland University Catering & Conferences are ready to be transformed as you craft the perfect wedding day of your dreams.

Facilities and Capacity

This venue has six unique spaces and can accommodate up to 2,000 guests depending on the seating style. The Upper Convocation Center is the largest of their spaces and customizable for your event; you can choose to add a dance floor, stage or buffets to make the space unique to your special day! The Alumni Room is perfect for up to 500 guests for dinner seating, offering plenty of space for dinner tables, dance floor, and gift tables. A variety of linen colors, centerpieces, and decor options are available. The Faculty and Trustees rooms can be combined to accommodate up to 300 guests, and the Heritage Room, which overlooks Claremont Avenue, can fit up to 100 for seated dinner. Redwood Hall can accommodate up to 250, and boasts lovely hardwood features as well as plenty of windows for natural light.

Services Offered

Ashland University Catering & Conferences offers all-inclusive packages, making your special day easy and seamless. From event planning to in-house bar and catering and event rentals, everything you need is available onsite. Their staff will work with you to create a beautiful event you'll always remember, and they'll assist with set up and clean up as well. Cake options are available at this venue as well.

Cuisine

The catering team at Ashland University Catering & Conferences offer a wide variety of cuisine styles, from regional American foods to Italian, Chinese, Spanish and more. They can also accommodate many dietary needs, including gluten-free, vegan and organic options. This venue can serve a buffet or plated dinner.

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Reviews of Ashland University Catering & Conference Services

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Makayla Sent on 09/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wagner-Hall wedding

Food was amazing, service was great. Wedding guests kept commenting on the food saying how great it was. They really try to make sure that everything is perfect before the day.
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Adrianna Sent on 08/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

AU helped us make our wedding dreams come true! The venue, food, service and atmosphere were all exceptional! Erika and her staff helped us accomplish all our goals for our event!
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Marianne Sent on 09/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Food and Excellent Service

While I did not plan a wedding with Ashland University catering, my event was for family and needed excellent food and outstanding service to be a success. Erika and her team, met every need and requirement. The food and service were an awesome value and strongly encourage any bride looking for a caterer in Ashland/NE Ohio to check them out!
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Madeline Sent on 07/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was great!

The whole way Erica was easy to work with. Responded to my questions fast, and the day of our wedding was amazing! The staff was fast to clear plates, food was great, decorations were beautiful and having them set up and tear down saved to much stress! Very happy with everything and definitely recommend!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

An absolutely dream

Erika and her staff are absolutely amazing. I am a busy, working mom who didn’t have a ton of time to be on the phone or driving out to AU to plan a wedding for 110 people. Erika and I planned the entire wedding via EMAIL! Once I sent an email, I knew I’d have a response almost immediately. She was quick, knowledgeable, and so accommodating. Erika worked with my florist to make sure the flowers and lights were installed in our room to absolute perfection.

Now to the food and venue- wow. The food was incredible. Every single guest could not stop talking about the food. The herb crusted pork with Apple brandy sauce was the talk of the night, as well as the crab cakes and mashed potatoes. The cocktail hour appetizers, the cupcakes, the popcorn bar.. everything was delicious and the presentation was superb. Our rehearsal dinner buffet was yummy and the staff was beyond attentive and kind. The ambiance from the candles and decor in our reception room was something out of a dream. I would recommend AU to anyone looking for a beautiful place to say “I Do”. It is truly a one stop shop; ceremony venue, rehearsal dinner venue, and wedding reception venue all in one. ❤️ Thank you AU!
Claudine
Claudine Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing place

Erika is amazing at letting me know she has everything under control for my wedding and reception. I'm super excited and can't wait for the day. She answers any type of question I could possibly have
Amazing
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Linda Sent on 10/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect location for a wonderful wedding celebration!

I was thrilled with our entire experience at Ashland for our son's wedding. Erika was great through the whole planning process and helped us get the look we wanted. The food and service was superior. We highly recommend Ashland.
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Brooke Sent on 09/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

We were so thrilled with our choice in Ashland University. They let our dog into the chapel to be a part of our day. They made 3 completely separate meals for vegan friends. We had some day of changes that they handled and responded to very quickly. The wait staff was prompt and amazing while still being completely out of the way. Would recommend them over and over again.
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 09/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue for an indoor wedding and reception

We used Ashland University for my daughter's wedding on 8/10/19. The day was absolutely perfect. Erika and her entire staff were so helpful during the entire process and I honestly can't imagine having to have done it without all of their help. It's been a month now and people are still talking about the wedding, the reception and just how magical the entire day was. It was everything we had always dreamed of. It truly was perfect!
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 06/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and Accommodating!

Ashland did a wonderful job with our reception! Erika was a true godsend during the entire process as my husband and I navigated the complex process of planning all the details while keeping both of our families happy. They thought of every detail and helped us create a reception that was fun, tasteful, stress-free, and affordable. On the day of the big event, my husband and I did not have to worry about anything at all. Everything was perfect and I would highly recommend their services to any couple looking for a reception venue.
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