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The Reliquary at Urban Artifact: Your Event, Elevated

Discover a truly unique event space nestled within the vibrant Urban Artifact brewery in Cincinnati. The Reliquary offers a captivating blend of historic charm from our landmark historic 1876 building, creating an unforgettable backdrop for any occasion.

Step into a space unlike any other: The Reliquary, built as a church sanctuary, retains its awe-inspiring architectural grandeur. Soaring ceilings, huge windows, and original details create an atmosphere of reverence and wonder. Yet, this isn't your typical staid venue. We've infused it with the distinct character of Urban Artifact – a touch of playful irreverence, a celebration of the unique, and an undeniable energy.

Bring your ideas to our space. While the space is incredible, the muted colors and incredible daylighting create a perfect spot to let your creativity shine. Table decorations, alter setups, plants, and YOU take center stage.

Our specialty is in running both a ceremony + reception in the same space (with a quick room flip for the chairs), but we're happy to customize the timeline to your needs. We offer in-house DJ services, unique lighting options, and a rentable grand piano.

While we are a reknown craft brewery, our drink packages can be customized, and we offer a full bar full of options. (Wine, liquor, cocktails, and NA).

We do not require or have a preferred food vendor. We're happy to work with anyone that you choose and don't charge extra for the coordination.

*New pricing, event team management, and bundles starting in May 2025*

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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?

$5,500

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

$5,500

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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

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

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$28

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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

75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Brewery
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
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
Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Reviews of The Reliquary at Urban Artifact

Melissa
Melissa Sent on 08/22/2018
4.9 out of 5 rating
My grandparents were married here over 70 years ago when it was St. Patrick's church. So naturally, I was interested in having our wedding here. The venue has the perfect amount of wear and tear that adds to the charm and atmosphere I was looking for. It was a dream wedding and I couldn't have been happier with our decision! It is warm inside because it is such a huge venue with not very good air flow, but with fan rentals it was comfortable. I would highly recommend this venue to a bride that wants to have a lot of control and say on how their wedding goes.
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Paige Sent on 05/28/2017
3.3 out of 5 rating
We just recently got married at Urban Artifact, the venue was incredibly beautiful and Emma the wedding coordinator did a great job! The only downside is the venue is relatively new so they are still learning the process of hosting events, communication at times was very poor and it made planning much more stressful than it needed to be. That being said, the wedding day went off without a hitch and the staff at the wedding were great!
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Sarah Sent on 12/23/2018
3.2 out of 5 rating

Winter Wedding

I recently had my winter wedding at this venue and I will say it was very beautiful. However, there were a lot of communication issues with this event space.

It's important to know that the event space (venue), the bar, and the table/chair rental company (Queen City Vignette) are all different entities operating out of the same space. I was very confused in the early stages of planning when I would receive emails from the bar or from QCV and didn't know who I was talking to about what.

On that note, QCV definitely improved their booking process and overall communication so thank you ladies for that. The rest of the review is not about you,

I had loads of communication issues with the venue itself and in particular with the alcohol/bartending package. Many emails went unanswered, I never received an updated invoice, and I had to request a receipt the day after my wedding to make sure I could cut ties with the bartending staff at UA. Tyler tried to make amends by altering our alcohol package after missing a meeting with us that I confirmed twice. On my wedding day, a different person was there and it was as if she had never communicated with Tyler about any of it. That was just the thing working with Urban Artifact, I never knew who was emailing me or who I was talking to and they didn't appear to communicate with each other either. It's really a shame because it's a stunning event space and our wedding eventually kicked off without any issue....but I owe that mostly to my amazing wedding coordinators (which I HIGHLY recommend for this space). I hope Urabn Artifact can work through these issues and explain in better detail to future couples how their event space works
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Al D Sent on 11/17/2018
1.8 out of 5 rating

Disappointed

We had a pretty rough time planning our wedding at Urban Artifact. The "wedding point person" Tyler was generally unresponsive, and not very fun to work with. He definitely has just been given this job, and doesn't seem to have much interest in weddings. The venue space, aesthetically, was changed quite a bit between the time we booked the space, and got married. Including a giant plastic air conditioner attached to the wall in the very center of the main wall (where you stand to marry). There were two people contacting us, with different information leading up to the wedding. Tyler and the wife of one of the other owners were definitely not on the same page. When we went for the final walk through, there were two giant speaker covered with sheets (12 feet tall?) on either side of the stage. We assumed they'd be moved, but Tyler insisted multiple times that other people didn't care, and MAYBE they will be moved. The wife, assured me they'd be moved by the morning we set up. When we arrived to set up, nothing had been moved, and the wedding from the weekend before was still set up! The "cleaners" also showed up hours late, and none of this was finished until noon. Tyler was no help, and was rude. No apologies were made whatsoever. The day after the wedding, the clean up day, which is in our contract and the main reason we booked this space, was an even more irritating day. When we got there, they had double booked their "party" space, so told a baby shower to just go ahead and use our space. With all of our stuff still there. So, not only were there children running around every where, taking our cupcakes, in the way, etc., the partygoers didn't know where to go, so we had to direct them! There is one door to move ALL of the stuff in and out, and this is the same door guests were entering through! They also helped themselves to our tables, and used one of our family members tables, so we had to wait for them to come back to pick it up! All in all, a pretty bad experience. I wish I would've gone somewhere more organized. Such a sad memory to have.
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The Reliquary at Urban Artifact frequently asked questions

The Reliquary at Urban Artifact includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Reliquary at Urban Artifact includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Reliquary at Urban Artifact for wedding events is known for:
  • Brewery
  • Historic Building
The Reliquary at Urban Artifact offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Reliquary at Urban Artifact offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
The Reliquary at Urban Artifact offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Reliquary at Urban Artifact offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Reliquary at Urban Artifact is recommended by 66% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4 in flexibility, 3.5 in value, 3.4 in quality of service, 3.3 in professionalism and 2.4 in average response time.
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