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The Makoy

From 30 to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
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Mackenzie
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Recommended by 99% of couples

About this venue

The Makoy is a full service wedding venue located in Hillard, Ohio. For over 35 years, this family-owned business has collaborated with engaged couples to design weddings that embody all of the wonderful emotions that come with saying “I do”.

Couples can host grand receptions of up to 300 guests at this magnificent venue with an outdoor ceremony garden option, in house food and beverage options, and ample free parking. Outside catering is not permitted at this venue.

Facilities and Capacity
With three different room sizes covering 30,000 square feet of ballrooms, host a celebration of any size and style. The Emerald Room elegance starts with modern vaulted ceilings, wood dance floor, and custom event lighting. Built with a French art deco design, the Burgundy Room is perfect for your energetic reception. Equipped with a large dance floor and event lights, a stage for your wedding party, and built in bar it’s the perfect area to dance the night away. Our Mezzanine room is quaint and designed for more intimate events, also with a built in dance floor and event lighting.

Services Offered
The Makoy is a full-service wedding venue with in house catering, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverage options and many linen options for the color and design desired. No Outside Catering Allowed.

Additional services include:

  • Bridal suite
  • Event planning
  • Day of Coordinator
  • Event décor rentals
  • Lighting
  • Setup
  • Cleanup


Cuisine
The Makoy’s menus focus on American and Italian style cuisine options. We offer buffet and plated style meals with accompanying hors d'oeuvres and optional dessert choices.

Location
The Makoy is located in Hillard, Ohio, only 20 minutes northwest from Columbus and just south of Dublin. We are only a short distance from I-270 with ample free parking.

Features

Woman-owned

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

    36 years in business

    We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Rhea & Nathan's wedding
Rhea & Nathan
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Valarie & Kyle's wedding
Valarie & Kyle
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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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

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?

$600

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

$600

Which of the following are included in the 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)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

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

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

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November

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Reviews of The Makoy

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The Makoy is highly praised as a wedding venue by multiple guests who highlight the exceptional service provided by the staff, including Matt, Erin, Adrian Clay, Reagan, and others. Reviewers appreciate the seamless planning process, delicious food offerings, and the stunning decor at the venue. The professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail exhibited by the staff, particularly in the Emerald Room, create a memorable and worry-free experience for couples and guests alike. Overall, The Makoy Center is recommended for its outstanding service and beautiful wedding setting.

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The Makoy is highly praised as a wedding venue by multiple guests who highlight the exceptional service provided by the staff, including Matt, Erin, Adrian Clay, Reagan, and others. Reviewers appreciate the seamless planning process, delicious food offerings, and the stunning decor at the venue. The professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail exhibited by the staff, particularly in the Emerald Room, create a memorable and worry-free experience for couples and guests alike. Overall, The Makoy Center is recommended for its outstanding service and beautiful wedding setting.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 106 reviews
Google
4.6/5 546 reviews
SerinaMason
Serinamason Sent on 02/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

11 out of 10

We had both our wedding ceremony and reception in the Emerald Room and could not be happier. Many of our guests have told us that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. Erin, Clay, Matt, Reagan, and the rest of the Makoy staff put in a lot of work to make everything run smoothly so that we and our guests could enjoy the day worry free. They were also a tremendous asset in making our personalized vision for the event reality. On top of all of that, the food is superb. We ended up with a bunch of leftover dessert not because we over ordered, but because everyone filled up on the fantastic dinner buffet and had no room left!

If you are debating whether or not to give this place a look, just do it. We didn’t regret it, and neither will you.
Mackenzie
Mackenzie Sent on 07/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

7/19/2025 Wedding

If you are questioning whether to pick the Makoy or not for your big day, DO IT!!! We had our wedding reception in The Emerald Room on 7/19/2025 and it was, simply put, the best day of our lives and that was in large part thanks to Matt Eder, Erin Pearson, and their team at the Makoy! From the day we met them when we were touring the venue, they were some of the most personable, accommodating, easy to talk to, and easy to work with people we've ever met! We knew immediately after we walked out the day that there was no other place to have our wedding other than the Makoy. We had ~250 people at our reception and our guests were raving about the fast service, both for plated food and at the bar, large portion sizes, and beautiful decorations and setup at the Makoy. Not only that, but throughout the wedding planning process, Matt was able to answer all of my millions of emails with questions in HOURS! We just can't say enough about how amazing the Makoy is and their staff there. Pick the Makoy for your big day, you won't regret it!
J
Jenny Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Makoy - A Dream Venue !

From the moment we toured The Makoy in 2023, we knew it was the perfect venue for our wedding. It was the first venue we visited—and the one we instantly fell in love with. Affordable, elegant, and incredibly accommodating, The Makoy made every step of our planning journey smooth and memorable.

Their team was amazing to work with—special thanks to Matt, Adrian Clay, and Erin! You all truly rock. They listened carefully to our vision and helped bring it to life in a way that exceeded expectations. We chose to have both our ceremony and reception in the Emerald Room and highly recommend the “flip” setup—it was seamless and stunning.

The weather called for rain on our big day, but The Makoy had it all covered. They transformed the space into something even more magical than we imagined. I trusted them with the ceremony decor and our sweetheart table, and they absolutely nailed it. It was breathtaking.

Let’s talk about the food—delicious from start to finish! From the appetizers to the dinner, every bite was a hit. We had several tastings leading up to the big day, and they were so flexible and helpful in crafting a menu we loved.

To this day, our guests can’t stop talking about how magical and beautiful everything was. The Makoy’s touch made our wedding day unforgettable, and we are so grateful. Highly recommend!
K
Kennedy Sent on 11/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stress free wedding day

I didn’t have to worry about a thing on my wedding day except for myself. The decor and party favors were all set up for me, everything looked amazing, it was such a beautiful day. Would highly recommend!
B
Brian Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded All Expectations!

Huge thank you to the entire staff of the Makoy, who particularly Matt, Erin and Adrian who made sure that our wedding went smoothly and everything was perfect. Everyone was so nice and helpful. It was so appreciated when there are so many things to keep in mind and so many tasks to cross off your list. They made everything so much easier! The way everything came together looked absolutely wonderful and exceeded our expectations by far. The decor was done so beautifully and we were very impressed. The food was amazing, the bartender was great and super friendly and every single guest made comments to me about how wonderful the event was and how nice the venue was. We could not be any happier with our decision to get married at the Makoy. It was absolutely perfect!!!
R
Rachel Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Easy and Friendly

The entire staff makes getting married stress free and fun. They are very quick at responding to emails. The food was amazing and interior is pretty.
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 09/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Do yourself a favor and choose the Makoy!

We had our rehearsal dinner and wedding at the Makoy. The staff were very helpful, accommodating and a delight to work with. The food was also excellent, we had the short ribs and teriyaki chicken. Regan, our day of coordinator was the absolute best. She made sure we had everything set-up how we wanted and was extremely attentive to our needs day of (especially the bride's!). I would highly recommend having your wedding here at the Makoy!
Rosemary
Rosemary Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professionalism out standing staff🤗

My guest came from all over, and they was very pleased and had a good time! Awesome feed back from our guest! Thank you again! Makoy wedding center👍🏽
T
Tomika Sent on 05/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Bride and Groom

Couldn't have picked a better venue! The roast beef was delicious and the service exceptional! Erin, Matt and Reagan were the absolute best! Professional,courteous and a joy to wish with.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 04/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Our wedding went so smoothly and was perfect! Matt helped us through the whole process, and Stephanie was a wonderful day of coordinator. It was truly the best day and Makoy Center made it that way!
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Team

Clay Daniel
Clay Daniel
Manager
Matt Eder
Matt Eder
Bar Manager/Wedding Sales

Professional Network & Endorsements

Sharon Avis, Harpist Sharon Avis, Harpist Wedding Musicians

Light, airy and yet this venue can be customized to fit any size wedding. Loved playing the harp there because of the fun everyone had!

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As a DJ service that rotates from venue to venue on a weekly basis, its always refreshing to perform at the Makoy Center. The staff is always prepared, friendly and professional and our entire DJ staff always has good experiences there. The Makoy Center is one of the best places in Central Ohio for a wedding reception or private party.

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The Makoy frequently asked questions

The Makoy 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
The Makoy includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Makoy includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Makoy for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
The Makoy offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Makoy offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Makoy offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Makoy offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Makoy is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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