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    Cindy K. Sent on 05/01/2024
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    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.

    The 1859's reply:

    Thank you for your kind review Cindy! Your daughter's bridal shower was by far one of my favorites! So special and beautiful! I hope to have you back in the future for more celebrations! Thank you for choosing The 1859 for this special event.
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    Lucas B. Sent on 04/26/2024
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    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!!

    The 1859's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words Lucas! Your wedding was beautiful with so many special details! It was our pleasure to be a part of your wonderful day! Thank you for choosing The 1859!
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    Lisa W. Sent on 01/02/2024
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    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!

    The 1859's reply:

    Your wedding was so sweet and beautiful! Thank you for your kind words! It was our pleasure to host your special day! Cheers to many wonderful years ahead! We hope to have you back in the future for more celebrations!
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    Emily B. Sent on 12/22/2023
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    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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    Emily, thank you so much for your kind words! Your December wedding was so dreamy! Thank you for choosing The 1859 for your special day! Cheers to many wonderful years ahead!
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    Mary B. Sent on 12/06/2023
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    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.

    The 1859's reply:

    We are so happy you were pleased with your experience at The 1859! It was our pleasure to host your special event! Cheers to Stephen and Bri on many happy years! We hope to have you back again for more celebrations. Thank you Mary!
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    Diane M. Sent on 10/25/2023
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    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.

    The 1859's reply:

    Diane, it was such a pleasure to have you at The 1859! Such a fun and beautiful evening! Thank you for the kind words! We hope to have you back again for more celebrations!
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    Danielle B. Sent on 12/10/2023
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    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.

    The 1859's reply:

    It truly was our pleasure to host your special day here at The 1859! Thank you so very much for your kind words. I loved working with you both and hope to have you back for more celebrations in the future! Cheers to many wonderful years ahead!
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    Caitlyn C. Sent on 12/04/2023
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    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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    Thank you so much for the kind words Caitlyn! Your gorgeous wedding had so many special touches that made for a wonderful day! Thank you for choosing The 1859! We were honored to be part of this special moment. Cheers to many more years of love and happiness for you and Cole!
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    Abi W. Sent on 10/24/2023
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    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.

    The 1859's reply:

    Abi your wedding was truly so beautiful and special! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was our pleasure to help make your day one to remember! We wish you many wonderful years of marriage ahead and hope to have you back to The 1859 for more celebrating!
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    J. Yeager Sent on 09/18/2023
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    Great experience

    My wife and I recently got married at The 1859 and had an amazing time through the whole process. Kate was a great help in every decision that we had to make and always provided very trustworthy recommendations to outside services that also made our wedding stress-free. Her flexibility in times to arrange for the event and the meetings prior to the big day made her service top notch.

    The 1859's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words, Justin! You are such a sweet couple, and working with you both was a pleasure! Your wedding was such a beautiful and special day. I hope to have you back at The 1859 again in the future for more special celebrations!
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    Monica Sent on 06/05/2023
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    Elegant & wonderful Night Before

    The 1859 is a beautiful & amazing setting for any special event!!! Kate & her family are very kind, helpful, and really allow you to add the extra touches to make your milestone occasion wonderful. We enjoyed this elegant venue and had a fabulous dinner & celebration.

    The 1859's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind review Monica! It was a beautiful evening celebrating such a special couple! Thank you for choosing The 1859! We hope to have you back in the future for more celebrating!
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    Teri Sent on 01/25/2023
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    Gorgeous setting and first class customer service!

    Kate and her team were great to work with; friendly, accommodating and first class all way around. The venue is gorgeous and such a unique setting. I highly recommend the 1859 for your event- small wedding, bridal showers, birthday or holiday parties.
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    Robert B. Sent on 05/31/2023
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    The 1859 was the perfect venue for our wedding!

    The 1859 was the perfect venue for our wedding, it is such a beautiful, intimate, and unique space! After our ceremony, Kate and her team magically transformed the room into a formal setting for our reception, while our guests easily transitioned to the outdoor patio area to enjoy drinks and appetizers while waiting for the us to finish taking pictures inside. Kate was so patient and accommodating, worked very well with our vendors, and made sure our celebration was perfect. We have had so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful The 1859 is, and highly recommend it for any kind of celebration you may have!

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    Thank you so much for your kind words Robert! Your wedding was so beautiful, special, and fun! We wish you and Lauren many blessings on your beautiful marriage and hope to have you back in the future for more celebrations! Thank you again for choosing The 1859 for your special day!
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    Teri G. Sent on 01/24/2023
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    Fantastic venue and event team!

    Kate and her team were great to work with, friendly and very accommodating in planning your event. 5 star Customer service. The venue is gorgeous- 5 stars as well. I would highly recommend the 1859 for your wedding, bridal/baby shower or other type of event!

    The 1859's reply:

    Teri, Thank you for choosing The 1859 for your son and soon to be daughter-in-laws gorgeous bridal shower! What a fun group! Thank you for your kind words! We hope to have you back at The 1859 for more celebrating in the future!
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    Karen P. Sent on 03/18/2023
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    Amazing venue

    We hosted our son’s rehearsal dinner at the 1859 and it was exactly what we wanted! The venue is gorgeous and Kate is the ultimate host. She handled all the details and made everyone feel so welcome. We would highly recommend!!

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    Karen, it was our joy to have you celebrate here at The 1859! Thank you for your kind words and for choosing The 1859 for this special time. We hope to have you back future celebrations!
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    Brandy P. Sent on 02/01/2023
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    1859 Wedding Venue

    The 1859 is an AMAZING wedding venue. We are incredibly happy with our wedding experience. Kate (the owner) is very friendly, she communicates quickly, and she is an absolute pleasure to work with. The physical venue is absolutely beautiful. It includes a very nice area for both the bride and groom to get ready, a gorgeous background for the ceremony, and indoor and outdoor locations for the ceremony and pictures. Our wedding was in January, so we had an indoor ceremony, but we used the outdoor space for pictures. Overall, I could not be happier with Kate and the 1859. She really went above and beyond to make our wedding day special.

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    Brandy, Thank you so much for your kind words! Your wedding was so special and beautiful! You have such a sweet family. We wish you and Josh the best! Thank you for choosing The 1859 for your wonderful day!
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    Brittany B. Sent on 12/02/2022
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    The 1859 is a fantastic!

    The 1859 event center is such a unique, warm, and inviting space. Our guests were impressed and loved working with the owner, Kate. Highly Recommend!!

    The 1859's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words Brittany! Your wedding party and guests were so much fun! Thank you for choosing The 1859!
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    Laura K. Sent on 11/17/2022
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    An Absolute Dream!

    Having my wedding and reception at the 1859 was truly a dream come true! From the moment I walked in, I knew no other venue could compare. Every interaction with Kate (the owner) just made it better and better. She was extremely helpful every step of the way, answering all my questions and patiently guiding me through my options to ensure it would be a personalized and memorable day. The wedding and reception could not have gone smoother! Kate and her staff were an amazing support and took care of everything down to the tiniest of details. I did not have to stress or worry about anything. It was the most welcoming and beautiful environment. I am deeply blessed and grateful for such a wonderful experience!

    The 1859's reply:

    Laura, Thank you so very much for your kind words! It was our joy to be part of your special day! It was so beautiful! Thank you for choosing The 1859 for your dream day! Congratulations!
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    Mariela S. Sent on 11/04/2022
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    Best Day Ever!🎊

    The 1859 was the perfect venue for our daughter’s wedding! Every aspect of the venue is simply beautiful. As soon as we walked into The 1859, we knew this was it! Not only is the venue beautiful, Kate and Shane are so professional, and they make you feel like family! The 1859 provides such an intimate and warm atmosphere, with an easy transition to the outdoor patio area to enjoy drinks and appetizers while waiting for the couple and family to finish taking pictures inside. It was such a Magical day!
    I would highly recommend The 1859 for a wedding, or any type of special event you want to celebrate!

    The 1859's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words Mariela! Your entire wedding party, including your guests, were a complete blast! You could feel the joy and love all day long! Thank you for choosing The 1859 for your daughter's special day!
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    Michelle F. Sent on 09/12/2022
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    Beautiful venue

    The 1859 is not only historic but is also a beautiful and unique venue in downtown Loveland, Ohio. I was looking for an event space that was not your average cookie cutter event hall to host a co-ed wedding shower and and The 1859 delivered! Kate Harden, owner and general manager of The 1859, is super easy to work with; which made planning stress free. If you are looking for a space to host your next event I highly suggest you check out The 1859.

    The 1859's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words Michelle! It was wonderful to work with you as well ! Your vision for the couples co-ed shower was beautiful! I hope to see you back at The 1859 in the future for more celebrations!
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    Laura B. Sent on 11/04/2022
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    Wonderful Venue!

    We got married on 9/24/22 at The 1859 and we absolutely loved it! We knew as soon as we walked in to tour the venue that this was the kind of place we were looking for to host our intimate wedding. We brought family pictures & decor to decorate the fireplace area and mantle, which made it special & personal to us- and made for great pictures! The bride & groom’s suites are really nice and had everything we needed. Our guests enjoyed a wonderful cocktail hour on the patio while the room was flipped for our reception.

    Kate was amazing to work with from day 1, and on the day of the event she took care of so many things for us - even handing out the foam glow sticks we brought for the kids! Her & her family were so friendly and welcoming to my family and guests, it really made for a great experience customer service-wise. I can’t tell you how many guests came up to us to tell us how much they loved the venue & how unique it was. Everyone had a blast & I am so sad it’s over! I have nothing but wonderful memories of our wedding at The 1859 😁

    The 1859's reply:

    Thank you for the kind words Laura! It was such a joy to have your friends and family here at The 1859 to celebrate you and Kyle! Congratulations!
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    Jessica B. Sent on 09/14/2022
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    It was such a fairy tale, magical night

    Kate did such an amazing job helping me leading up to the day of the wedding! The day of the wedding she checked in throughout the day and through the evening. She helped make sure everything was where it was suppose to go. The wedding was originally suppose to be outside but due to rain we switched it inside which I am so glad we did because it was beautiful! We did a California style where guest sat at tables, the immediate family sat in chairs up front. It was perfect! The 1859 is beautiful and really impressed all my friends and family! Her husband shane was our officiant and also the preacher of the church I attend. Shane took so many pictures during my wedding and I am forever grateful since I didn’t have many photos for myself. They had a giant suite for the groomsmen and a beautiful room/lounge area for the bridesmaid which was so nice for getting ready for the ceremony.

    The 1859's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words Jessica! Your special day was so beautiful! Complete with a beautiful rainbow after the rains! It was such a pleasure working with you! Your family and friends were such a joy ! Thank you for choosing The 1859 for your special day!
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    Cassidee C. Sent on 04/22/2022
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    Lovely spring lemon shower

    Kate's attention to detail is unmatched! My bridal shower couldn't have been more perfect at the 1859! It is such a unique and beautiful place. You cannot go wrong have any event here!

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    Thank you Cassidee! It was a joy to host your special day with friends and family! Congratulations!
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    Melanie Sent on 07/10/2022
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    1859% Satisfaction!

    We used The 1859 for our son and daughter in law’s rehearsal dinner in June 2022. Beautiful space, inside and out. Plenty of room to seat our 70 guests, as well as designated areas for food and drink. The owner is an amazing host, who made sure everything was just right. Wonderful, special place that will be sure to exceed your expectations!

    The 1859's reply:

    We loved hosting your event at The 1859. Thank you for your kind words ! The "I do BBQ" was an adorable and special night. Congratulations to Ty and Cassidee!
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    Robert R. Sent on 05/12/2022
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    Celebration of a Life Time!

    Our daughter's wedding reception at The 1859 was fabulous!
    Great location, superb party space and the support of the
    owners insured every detail was given top priority. We
    celebrated with about 90 guest, a five piece band, bartender,
    catered dinner and desserts. The out door patio was a huge
    bonus to the night's events as we transitioned from dining to
    dancing in the main space. Highly recommend this venue for
    your event. Can't thank Kate, Shane and company for their
    amazing support. You build the dream and they will help you make it happen.

    The 1859's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words Robert! You and your entire family were a joy to work with! Definitely a wonderful celebration to remember!
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