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Sara Abdon
Sara Abdon
Sales Manager - The Carnegie Hall

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Carnegie Hall Newport is conveniently located on the Levee, just one block from Newport, Kentucky, and minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

Facilities and Capacity

You'll enjoy the exclusive use of our entire 10,000-square-foot venue. Encompassing three beautiful floors, each space boasts its own ambiance and specific use. Enjoy the Elegant Foyer, Grand Ball Room, two Personal Suites, and our beautiful picturesque outdoor Patio. Our elegant venue will accommodate up to 250 cocktail-style and 140 for a sit-down or buffet-style dinner. At Carnegie Hall Newport, we are an all-inclusive venue designed to make your wedding planning as easy and enjoyable as possible! Our team handles everything, including your ceremony and rehearsal, day-of coordination, catering, beverages, chairs, tables, linens, serviceware, design, and staffing.

Services Offered

Carnegie Hall Newport hosts ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, elopements, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. Couples will find the following services at this beautiful venue:

  • All-day access to the Venue
  • Bridal / Grooms Lounge Suite
  • Wedding Designer/ Wedding Day Coordination
  • Beautiful Outdoor Patio - Roswell Patio
  • Exquisite Marble Foyer - Founders Library
  • Contemporary Ballroom that fits 140 for seated dinner - Whitfield Ballroom
  • Complete ceremony/reception setup & teardown
  • Tables, Chairs, Linens, Serviceware, and Staffing
  • Catering & Beverage Service

History

This venue was constructed in 1898 as one of the Carnegie Public Libraries. The building's original name, Newport Public Library, is still etched into the stone above the front door. This historic landmark has been recently restored to host weddings and events in complete historic elegance. The Italian Renaissance architecture compliments the newly renovated spaces throughout the venue.

Pricing information

Reception
$3,950 starting price
These prices are available for the months of January through December.

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FAQ

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,950

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,200

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

No

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)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

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

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Reviews of Carnegie Hall Newport

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
23 reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.8/5 23 reviews
Google
4.5/5 86 reviews
Maddie
Maddie Sent on 03/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

BEAUTIFUL wedding venue!

Beautiful historic venue! The owner Kristin was absolutely amazing!!!! They made our wedding day so great, highly recommend this place!
Shibabrata
Shibabrata Sent on 10/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing expericence

We were amazed by Peggy and her team. They went out of the way to help us in the wedding. We could not have asked for more. They extended their help well beyond our expectations. We will recommend this place to everyone
Jason
Jason Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

This place is amazing

Very beautiful old building to have both ceremony and reception in. Peggy was amazing at her job, would recommend this place to anyone getting married.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Sales Manager - The Carnegie Hall

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Carnegie Hall Newport frequently asked questions

Carnegie Hall Newport 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
Carnegie Hall Newport includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Carnegie Hall Newport includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Carnegie Hall Newport for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Carnegie Hall Newport offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Carnegie Hall Newport offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Carnegie Hall Newport offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Carnegie Hall Newport offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Carnegie Hall Newport is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.

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