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Christy Cafeo
Christy Cafeo
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The Bell Event Centre is a historic wedding venue in Cincinnati, Ohio. A former church reinvented as an event venue, it has all the ornate beauty of a cathedral. It’s also conveniently located in downtown Cincinnati, just five minutes from Washington Park.

Facilities and Capacity
The Bell Event Centre can hold up to 250 guests for ceremonies and 300 for receptions. This spacious venue features stained-glass windows, fresco paintings, vaulted ceilings with gold accents, and a beautiful pipe organ on an ornately carved balcony. The brick exterior features a bell tower, which makes a wonderful backdrop for photos. Couples can make the space their own with uplighting and décor items. There’s also a get-ready room where couples can prepare for the day.

Services Offered
The Bell Event Centre’s friendly and efficient staff will be at your service throughout your event. Their team includes chefs, servers, bartenders, carvers, and more. Overnight accommodations are available at the property, along with a shuttle to help your guests get around. As well as ceremonies and receptions, the venue is also available for engagement parties and rehearsal dinners. Other services and amenities include:

  • Chairs
  • Centerpieces
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Event planning services
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting and sound equipment
  • A photobooth


Cuisine
Owner Christy Cafeo is experienced in catering and can provide a wide range of delicious dinner choices, including gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, and organic options. The Bell Centre offers buffet or plated dinners, as well as hors d’oeuvres, brunch, and rehearsal dinner menus. They can also provide bar services and cater for cocktail receptions. Tastings are available so couples can sample their delicious food in advance.



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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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Reviews of Bell Event Centre

Weddingwire
4.9/5 58 reviews
Google
4.7/5 307 reviews
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Becky Sent on 08/16/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved our reception at the Bell Event Center! Brooke was fantastic to work with, all of her help made our wedding reception feel so easy! The ambiance was impressive, the food was delicious, the service was amazing! Thanks for making our wedding reception so memorable!! --Becky and Paul
K
Katrina Sent on 09/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We loved everything about our ceremony and wedding at the Bell. The venue is beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff is incredible. Lori, our wedding coordinator from the Bell, was so helpful!!! Especially the day of the wedding, she helped us with everything we needed and made sure everything went as smoothly as possible. We got married on a Friday and only had beer/wine - so that helped a great deal with cost. Would highly recommend this venue to anyone!
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Sheena Sent on 10/19/2011
5 out of 5 rating
The Bell is a great place to have a wedding! The staff is so helpful and flexible and willing to help in any way they can. I had a completely stress free day all because of the Bell and their staff. Everything went so smoothly and I wouldn't change a thing. Plus, the food is probably the BEST wedding food I have ever had. There were sooo many compliments on the food and service!
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Awards

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Team

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Bell Event Centre frequently asked questions

Bell Event Centre includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Bell Event Centre includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Bell Event Centre includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Bell Event Centre for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
Bell Event Centre offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bell Event Centre offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Bell Event Centre offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Bell Event Centre offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Bell Event Centre is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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