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Willow Event Center

Willow Event Center

Cincinnati, OH
5.0 out of 5 rating, 27 Reviews
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    Alex G. Sent on 05/24/2022
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    Willow was perfect!

    Willow has everything you are looking for! It has an elegant but relaxed vibe. The back deck, landscaping, and lush greenery is exactly what I was looking for to get married outside, but then we could come into a beautiful space for the reception! Drew and the Willow staff were great!

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    Alex you and Michael and your whole crew were amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your big day with us.
    Drew
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    Tyasha C. Sent on 03/27/2024
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    Beautiful venue

    I would like to thank drew as he dealt with me through this whole process very responsive there was limitations to decorations but seriously the venue is so beautiful you dont really need much but the day was perfect thank you so much!
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    Claire C. Sent on 06/07/2023
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    Felt Special

    Drew was amazing to work with! He was so friendly, quick to answer all concerns and made me (the bride) feel special in making sure the night goes smoothly. The venue was a perfect size and had a huge dance and a beautiful gazebo! Loved that I was the only bride there.
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    Kierstann K. Sent on 03/07/2023
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    Worth the price !

    Beautiful venue and well worth the price!
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    Anita L. Sent on 10/04/2022
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    Bothwell Wedding

    Drew was a pleasure to work with from our first meeting until the last. The event center was very clean and well managed and offered ample parking. We hosted our cocktail hour, ceremony and reception at the location and it made it so much easier to plan and produce the type of evening that we desired. I will definitely keep Willow on my list of venue choice for other future events.
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    Melissa H. Sent on 06/28/2022
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    Absolutely amazing

    We had an absolutely amazing wedding at the Willow Event Center. Everything turned out perfect!!
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    Stacey S. Sent on 07/07/2022
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    Awesome wedding venue!

    Drew is absolutely wonderful to work with. The place is beautiful and has a lot of nice space for taking your photos. We had an amazing time and our guests loved the setup of the venue as well!
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    Sherese H. Sent on 06/07/2022
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    Drew was GREAT!!!

    You would think Drew and I been great friends forever, since I've came to him he has been helpful, Professional and very patient with us!!!! Affordable and so NICE!!! The place was perfect!!! Everything went perfect!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!

    Willow Event Center's reply:

    Thanks Sherese, I'm glad you and Jerrel had a great time, and your day was everything you wanted! Drew
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    Anasia B. Sent on 05/31/2022
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    Loved the whole experience!!

    Drew was the best! We loved how flexible Drew was with dates since Covid put a pause on our original date. Very reasonable price for such a beautiful venue. Drew also helped ease a lot of worries and stress since I planned everything myself. If we were to do it all again I would still pick the Willow 💕

    Willow Event Center's reply:

    Thanks so much Anasia, you and Tyriq are a beautiful couple, can't wait to see your pictures! Keep in touch with us here at Willow from time to time, thanks again, Drew!
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    Jaclyn C. Sent on 04/28/2022
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    Absolutely satisfied

    The venue was beautiful along with a great fair price. Drew was absolutely amazing and kind to us. Planning a wedding is hard but going with Drew made it a much easier process.

    Willow Event Center's reply:

    Aww, thank you so much Jaclyn. You and Austin are a great couple and so much fun to work with! Congrats again! Drew
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    Fran H. Sent on 04/23/2022
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    Mother of the Bride

    What wonderful place for a wedding. Very beautiful decorated very nice and very clean. Drew and his staff are wonderful to work with and our wedding went smoothly. Thanks for the wonderful experience

    Willow Event Center's reply:

    Thank you so much! Your group was so great to work with and everyone had such a great time. The wedding was surely a success! Drew
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    Sean Sent on 12/22/2021
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    More than satisfied

    We had our reception at the Willow in October and I can’t recommend it enough. Great location, beautiful inside area, outside garden area, plenty of parking; it was perfect. Drew, the owner, is amazing and went above and beyond, and was super helpful the entire way through. They also work with a lot of great vendors that I would totally recommend. We were more than satisfied.
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    Darlene S. Sent on 09/09/2021
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    The Willow Event Center

    The Willow Event Center is the perfect venue for any special occasion. About seven years ago I attended a wedding at this Event Center and I Loved it so much that I decided, right then and there that (if & or when) I do get married, this will be the place. And guess what, a little over seven years later the Willow Event Center is where I had my Beautiful Wedding! The Willow is Beautiful and Eloquent inside & out. Also, Mr. Drew is there to help you with any and all of the needs for your event. The inside is equipped with everything you will need and the out side is Breathtaking!! All I can say is (Seeing is Believing) !!
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    Zack P. Sent on 07/31/2021
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    Phenomenal Venue

    The Willow Event Center is a beautiful place at a reasonable price. The back of the venue is set up for great pictures for the bridal party. The owner Drew non-stop goes out of his way to help you through planning for your big day. Our caterer canceled on us a month before the wedding and Drew hooked us up with a caterer the same day for us. He made our wedding [erfect and he will for sure do the same for you.
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    Alexis C. Sent on 06/06/2021
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    Unbelievable!!! Pure awesome!

    This place is your place!! Drew was so helpful and understanding! Responds right away! Place is so affordable while being huge! And huge dance floor! Guest gave me so many compliments on the venue for the area and how well kept it is. This place is just speechless.
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    Porscha P. Sent on 09/14/2021
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    Phenomenal

    From beginning to end Drew was amazing and he made sure that we were able to have the wedding of our dreams. I highly recommend The Willow Event Center.
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    Samantha F. Sent on 04/11/2021
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    Willow Event Center

    Willow Event Center was a beautiful place for our wedding. The outside gazebo suited our ceremony perfectly and the inside reception area is flawless. Drew was very attentive, professional, and so helpful during the whole process.
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    Krystal Sent on 11/11/2020
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    Loved...Loved...Loved...

    I loved everything about this vendor and venue.... Would recommend.

    Willow Event Center's reply:

    Thank you Krystal! You and Marco were awesome and the wedding was beautiful, as were you! Many thanks and congratulations again! Drew
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    Holly B. Sent on 10/21/2019
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    Wonderful!

    Willow Event Center was the perfect venue for our reception! I have nothing but good things to say about the venue and Drew the venue manager. Drew has made the venue modern and the willow trees in the back by the deck are gorgeous and made the best spot for a first look with my now husband. All the events for the night, dinner, dances, cake cutting etc., ran seamlessly. Drew has many connections in the industry and goes out his way to make sure your event is exactly what you want. Thank you Drew, our day would of not be the same without the Willow Event Center!

    Willow Event Center's reply:

    Holly, you and Gabe (and your immediate family!) were amazing to work with and you will always be special as my first bride to book the venue before the renovations!! Thanks so much! Drew
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    Logan W. Sent on 09/10/2020
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    Perfect wedding at Willow Event Center

    Our experience with Willow Event Center was amazing. The venue both inside and out were beautiful, but what I enjoyed most was working with Drew to make our special day go off without a hitch. He was so communicative and flexible, especially with COVID going on. There was so much included with the price as well.
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    Lauren Sent on 07/24/2020
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    An event to remember

    After the craziness of covid has taken over, there were of course worries as to whether our event would occur. Drew Hester, the owner of Willow Event Center, couldn’t have been more accommodating to our ever changing plans. Drew communicated often and was fast to respond to questions that arose. His attentiveness made everyone involved feel that we were his number one priority. As for the venue itself, both exterior and interior, it is a bride and grooms vision come true. The neutral palette of colors, give room to unify the selections chosen for the wedding party. The back patio space it perfect for photos before, during, and after the wedding. My father opted for an indoor wedding due to the weather. Drew provided white fold out chairs and everything came together to look elegant and formal. Overall, we were so thrilled to have had the wedding and reception at Willow Event Center. I highly recommend this venue for any event in the future! Thank you for helping us with our vision!

    Willow Event Center's reply:

    Thank you Lauren!! You and your family were amazing to work with and glad I could help bring it all together with you on short notice with the original venue closing due to COVID! You guys were truly a treat and Mike and Donna are a beautiful couple!! Drew
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    Beth L. Sent on 11/18/2019
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    Wonderful!

    Drew was wonderful to work with and made the entire reception planning process easy and seamless. He worked with all my other vendors to ensure everything was perfect for me!! I cannot say enough good things about the Willow and the staff that was there on my wedding day!!

    Willow Event Center's reply:

    Thank you for the kind review Beth. You and Renaldo were a pleasure to work with, and I'm glad your wedding day was everything you wanted! Drew
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    Kahvah Y. Sent on 03/05/2020
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    Amazing Venue

    Absolutely perfect! The venue is beautiful and was the perfect spot for both our wedding ceremony and reception. Drew is so helpful and easy to work with! I can’t imagine ya having our special day anywhere else!

    Willow Event Center's reply:

    Thanks so much Kahvah! You and Kris were amazing to work with and you were SO beautiful on your big day! Glad we could host and that I was able to help in any way, thanks! Drew
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    Patti Sent on 09/30/2020
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    Amazing venue!

    We had our ceremony and reception at Willow Event Center and it was an absolutely beautiful place! Drew Hester (owner) has done an amazing job creating a gorgeous place for events - not to mention he is incredibly helpful and responsive when it came to planning everything! All our guests were highly complimentary of the venue and set up - I would absolutely recommend Willow to anyone looking for event space in Cincinnati!

    Willow Event Center's reply:

    Thanks so much Patti! You are Rick were amazing to work with, and I wish you both the best, especially through such trying times as we are currently experiencing. Thanks again, Drew!
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