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Mike Smith
Mike Smith
Owner

8 years in business

We speak English

Just me

Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue is a historic wedding venue located in Newport, KY. Originally built as a hardware store in 1870, it has been lovingly restored by its current owners, Mike and Lindsey. It now features all modern amenities, while retaining its original charm. Conveniently situated in downtown Newport, directly across from the scenic Ohio River, it's just a short walk away from numerous hotels, bars, restaurants, and more.

Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue has been hosting milestone wedding celebrations since its opening in 2018. As well as wedding ceremonies and receptions, it can also facilitate engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and wedding showers. The venue's interior features exposed brick, hardwood floors, and large windows that offer natural light. Spread across one floor, the space comprises multiple rooms that flow into each other for seamless celebrations, with a total capacity of 100 guests. There's also a small kitchen for catering preparations, and a beautiful second floor bridal suite loft for getting ready prior to your wedding. With its unique blend of historic charm and industrial chic, this effortlessly stylish venue provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding.

The hardworking team at Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue offer a range of services to help your day run as smoothly as possible. They'll take care of setup and cleanup for you, and can provide tables, chairs, linens, and other event essentials. What's more, outside caterers and other vendors are welcome at this venue, giving you the freedom to customize your day to your liking. Convenient parking is available in a free public lot across the street, as well as ample street parking. To find out more, contact Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue today.

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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?

$2,500

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

$2,500

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

Yes

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

$1,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

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Reviews of Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue

Weddingwire
5.0/5 11 reviews
Google
4.9/5 169 reviews
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 11/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Mike was an absolute pleasure to work with for our rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, and reception. We loved the natural beauty of the space, light above the dinner space, hardwood floors, and exposed brick. Mike was very responsive to emails and so helpful with anything we needed. We loved that we got to bring in whatever food and alcohol we wanted.
LS Event
Ls Event Sent on 11/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

an intimate affair

As a wedding planner, I am happy to recommend HQ for other brides!! It's the perfect venue for an intimate wedding with a beautiful brick interior. The staff are more than accommodating & pleasant to work with & I look forward to working with them again next year! The wedding we hosted together in early October had roughly 80 guests, catered buffet style food, & a night full of music & enjoyment. Perfect venue for quaint gatherings ❤
C
Candice Sent on 08/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for wedding!

Headquarters is the PERFECT venue for a wedding celebration on the small side. We held our ceremony and reception of about 50 people here and it truly could not have gone better. The owner, Mike, was very helpful and communicative after we postponed due to Covid, and with many questions I had while planning the wedding from across the country. The venue is great if you are interested in DIY/something very personal. We were able to decorate how we wanted (big thanks to HQ staff member, Faith!), and bring in our own food and alcohol. There were no strange limitations or restrictions placed on us like there would have been at other venues. Less than a week after the wedding and we are already thinking about future events we want to have at Headquarters. TRULY THE BEST!
Tara
Tara Sent on 10/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

They SAVED our wedding day

I’m not even sure where to start, of all our wedding day vendors none of them really left me emotional, but Mike did, and for great reason. Just 10 days prior to our wedding day, our previous reception space vendor dropped a bomb on us, we would now be sharing our reception space with the general public (!!!!!!!), this was not an option for us. While I was in another state, on my Bachelorette getaway with my girls, my (then) Fiancé reached out to view the HQ space and Mike made himself available THAT day. Within 4 hours, we found a cheaper, more beautiful space with Headquarters than our previous location and were locked into our contract with him within hours. Mike literally saved our wedding reception and I returned from my trip, went straight to the venue and fell in love myself!
This space is absolutely amazing, the elegance and different possibilities for everyone’s different styles is endless. We showed a few videos during our reception so we loved that we had the ability to show them in both areas for all guests to see. Mike made himself available for us to decorate that morning, stayed with us throughout the night and even helped us remove the two head tables after dinner to create more dance floor space. I was a little worried at first about the community seating but it actually was pretty perfect and kept our dance floor popping throughout the night.
Mike is so professional, so helpful, and just a really great person! Words will never be enough to thank him and we will never forget what he did for us. Thank you so much!!!
M
Michael Sent on 10/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

So glad we were able to find this gem of an Event Center! We had our wedding reception/party here and received nothing but compliments from our guests. The price is fair and working with Mike was incredible. He truly wants your event to be amazing and he is so flexible in making that happen.
K
Kerry Sent on 08/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Headquarters is an awesome space

We hosted the rehearsal dinner at this venue, which has been beautifully restored and decorated. Mike was so easy to work with! He was exceptionally helpful with the setup/cleanup and provided some great suggestions to help me plan. The municipal parking lot across the street is an added bonus. I highly recommend this event space. Check out his website for a virtual tour
J
Julie Sent on 08/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome venue! Great place for party or reception

Great location, eclectic interior, great atmosphere. Combination of old and new. Owner Mike very helpful and responsive. The price is right as you can bring your own food and alcohol. Free parking for guests too. Got lots of compliments on the place from guests. Expanded seating area in back and new cozy couches. Just loved it!!
Beth
Beth Sent on 05/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service and beautiful space

Mike was excellent to work with! Space is beautiful and everything was smooth and easy!! Highly recommend for any event!
E
Erika Sent on 04/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

Headquarters was a perfect place for our rehearsal dinner, as we wanted to be able to cook our own Mexican food and supply our own alcohol. This was a gorgeous and affordable space and we were able to decorate however we wanted. Mike was very flexible with us and very helpful during the whole process. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a DIY rehearsal dinner space that provides tables, chairs and linens.
K
Kaitlin Sent on 04/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Rustic Venue

Headquarters Historic Event Center is a beautifully restored old building with lots of amenities! Mike has thought of everything to help make your event run smoothly! If you are looking for a unique place to celebrate this is your place! Mike was awesome to work with!!
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Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue frequently asked questions

Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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