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The 1859 is a historic banquet hall wedding venue located in Loveland, Ohio. This picturesque setting dates back to 1859 and was built using handmade bricks. It's owned by wedding and event planner Kate Harden, whose passion for her work shines through every aspect of the venue. In addition to ceremonies and receptions, this site is open to hosting pre-wedding showers and rehearsal dinners.

Facilities and Capacity

The 1859 can comfortably accommodate seated wedding celebrations with up to 100 guests. Standing gatherings can have up to 150 attendees. You'll enter through stately eight-foot-tall doors and arrive in the banquet hall. This space features towering 12-foot-tall windows and wooden flooring, in addition to a bell tower. The main room offers 2,500 square feet of space, in addition to a private patio. Your caterers are sure to appreciate a dedicated area where they can put the finishing touches to your meal. Parking is available on-site for guests that drive to the venue.

Services Offered

At The 1859, you can call on Kate's years of experience for help in bringing your wedding vision to life. She is ready to look after every last detail of the venue, to ensure it's picture-perfect for your big day. A number of event rental items are offered by the team here, including 100 chairs and 10 round tables. Kate and her staff are happy to provide complimentary setup and teardown of your layout. They can supply a list of their preferred caterers to help inspire your planning.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$4,000

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

$3,000

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

Yes

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

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Religious

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?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of The 1859

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The 1859 is a highly recommended wedding venue near downtown Loveland, offering a beautiful and unique setting for events. Customers praised the venue's communication, flexibility, and professional staff, particularly Kate, who went above and beyond to make their special day flawless. The venue's elegant decor, functionality, and helpful vendor recommendations were highlighted as major strengths, making it a top choice for couples in the Cincinnati area, whether for weddings, bridal showers, or rehearsal dinners.

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The 1859 is a highly recommended wedding venue near downtown Loveland, offering a beautiful and unique setting for events. Customers praised the venue's communication, flexibility, and professional staff, particularly Kate, who went above and beyond to make their special day flawless. The venue's elegant decor, functionality, and helpful vendor recommendations were highlighted as major strengths, making it a top choice for couples in the Cincinnati area, whether for weddings, bridal showers, or rehearsal dinners.

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Emily Sent on 08/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

After the Wedding Party at The 1859

My husband and I held a party at The 1859 after we returned from our destination wedding. Kate and her staff were incredible! They made the planning process very easy and seamless. They were very communicative and answered all of our questions promptly; providing suggestions when we weren’t sure what we wanted. The venue itself is so beautiful, unique and in an amazing location near downtown Loveland. I would highly recommend this venue for any type of event- they will work with you to make your vision come to life and have fun doing it!
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Cindy Sent on 05/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal Shower Tea

We hosted my daughter’s bridal shower tea at the 1859 in April and loved it so much!
Kate was amazing! Starting from the initial tour, she asked all the right questions, gave us great ideas and provided names of potential vendors we could use to make the event run smoothly. During the planning process, she was quick to respond to any questions we had regarding the space. The guests couldn’t believe how beautiful and tastefully decorated the venue was. It’s an eclectic mix of preserving cozy and nostalgic old decor with all new kitchen amenities and technological features that make it totally functional for big parties.
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Lucas Sent on 04/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kate is amazing!

The 1859 made our dream into more than we could have ever hoped for! Kate helped us plan our big day while being flexible with our schedule and changing requirements. We also received plenty of great referrals to fill in the gaps in our wedding. 5 stars!!
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Lisa Sent on 01/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

It was perfect

We loved the 1859 for our wedding ceremony. Kate was quick to help us with our needs and very accommodating. The day of the wedding something always falls through and she found ways to make it just as special. Cannot thank them enough for how beautiful they made our wedding. It was the best choice we made besides getting married!
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Emily Sent on 12/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

The 1859 was a stunning venue. We got so many compliments from our guests and loved the way everything turned out. Kate was exceptional to work with; friendly, enthusiastic, timely, responsive, helpful and professional.
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Danielle Sent on 12/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect October Wedding at The 1859

Kate and The 1859 did an incredible job creating a flawless and seamless wedding day for us. We used the bridal suite in the morning for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready and then the venue space for our reception after the wedding ceremony. We also held an afterparty on the back patio, which was picture-perfect and well tended-to by the staff.

From start to finish Kate was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and went above and beyond when she saw opportunities to add more value to our wedding day. She offered lots of help finding local vendors and discounts in the planning phase. Kate was forth coming with any potential issues and quick solutions and was tentative to the bridal party all morning as we got ready and had vendors entering and exiting the venue. She was personally present for most of the time to handle any issues or ensure things ran smoothly.

You will get so much more than just a building/location when booking here. We could not speak higher about our experience.

We highly recommend using The 1859 to any couple looking to plan their wedding in the Cincinnati area. The 1859 is a beautiful venue and Kate had great expertise in event planning.
Mary
Mary Sent on 12/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The 1859 - Amazing Event Venue

The 1859 event venue was absolutely perfect for our rehearsal dinner. The size of the event space and areas for the caterer allowed for great service and no inconvenience to the guests.  The island allowed for a carving station at one end, and a pasta station at the other, with all of the other side dishes in the middle – it was perfect! The perfect set up for food, bar and decorations made for a very elegant evening. The staff was extremely helpful, as well.
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Caitlyn Sent on 12/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We had our wedding in October - everything about the 1859 from the moment we reached out to scheduling a tour to our wedding day was a complete breeze with the help of Kate and the staff at the 1859. The venue itself is gorgeous, and Kate did an amazing job at answering all of my questions, recommending vendors, etc. She thought and planned for things I didn't even think of and I was able to trust her entirely. Could not have done it without Kate and the amazing and kind staff. I am so happy I chose the 1859 for my venue. Everything turned out perfect and I could not have been happier on my wedding day.
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Diane Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

beautiful venue for rehearsal dinner!

We hosted my son’s wedding rehearsal dinner last Friday, and received so many compliments from our guests on The 1859. The room is beautiful, and everything turned out great. Their video screen, and microphone worked flawlessly - no tech issues at all. The use of the piano was so much fun. Tables looked amazing, not too crowded. We had a few extra flowers, and Kate decorated the buffet counter for us. The bar and buffet line set up works out really well. And we had no issues with parking. Also, our security deposit was returned within days. Thanks so much for the great memories. If we have another event of this size, we’ll be sure to contact Kate again.
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Abi W. Sent on 10/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

September Wedding

We had toured a few venues to find the right place to have our wedding. As soon as we walked into The 1859 we knew instantly we wanted to hold our wedding there. It’s a beautiful venue inside and out! My husband mentioned how we didn’t even need to have that many decorations because the venue itself is already decorated so nicely and I couldn’t agree more! We loved the use of the courtyard area to hold the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Kate and her team are great to work with! Kate is great with communication. We also went through the cater she recommended, All That Ingredients. Leah was awesome! Her pricing was great and the food was amazing! My husband and I got compliments all night about how cute the venue was and how great the food was. I wouldn’t change anything about our wedding! I highly recommend The 1859 for any type of event.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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The 1859 frequently asked questions

The 1859 includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The 1859 for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Religious
The 1859 offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The 1859 offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The 1859 offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The 1859 offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The 1859 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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