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Price range: $1,700 - $2,600 Price range: $1,700 - $2,600
Couples usually spend $2,150 Couples usually spend $2,150
Reception
$3,950 starting price
Reception
$3,200 starting price
These prices are available for the months of January through December.

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About

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Carnegie Hall Newport is conveniently located just one block from Newport, Kentucky, on the Levee, and minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

Facilities and Capacity

You'll enjoy the exclusive use of our entire 10,000-square-foot venue. Encompassing three beautiful floors, each space boasts its own ambiance and specific use. Enjoy the Elegant Foyer, Grand Ball Room, and two Personal Suites, in addition to our beautiful picturesque outdoor Garden Terrace. Our elegant venue will accommodate up to 250 cocktail-style, and 150 for a sit-down or buffet-style dinner. At Carnegie Hall Newport, we welcome you to bring in your favorite caterer and serve your own alcoholic beverages. For those wanting an entire package, we also work with a variety of caterers, florists, and event planners. We are more than happy to assist you in your selection.

Services Offered

Carnegie Hall Newport hosts ceremonies and receptions, as well as bridal showers, elopements, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. We can help you find the perfect vendors, caterers, or decor for your big day. Couples will find the following services at this ballroom venue:

  • Personal Suite
  • Private lounge complete with pool table
  • Wood dance floor
  • Beautiful outdoor terrace
  • Exquisite marble foyer
  • Complete ceremony/reception setup
  • Complimentary tables and chairs
  • Day of coordinator

History
This venue was constructed in 1898 as one of the Carnegie Public Libraries. The building’s original name, Newport Public Library, is still etched into the stone above the front door. This historic landmark has been recently restored to host weddings and events in full historic elegance. The Italian Renaissance architecture compliments the antique-style furniture found throughout the venue’s rooms.

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?

$3,950

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

$3,200

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

No

Which of the following are included in 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
Dessert
Server(s)

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

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

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

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Mansion

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?

Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
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?

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

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Reviews of Carnegie Hall Newport

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
23 Reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.8/5 23 reviews
Google
4.5/5 86 reviews
Maddie
Maddie A. Sent on 03/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

BEAUTIFUL wedding venue!

Beautiful historic venue! The owner Kristin was absolutely amazing!!!! They made our wedding day so great, highly recommend this place!
Meaghan
Meaghan B. Sent on 10/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, very welcoming

The staff are professional, very informative of items prohibited, permitted, and can accommodate.
Shibabrata
Shibabrata M. Sent on 10/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing expericence

We were amazed by Peggy and her team. They went out of the way to help us in the wedding. We could not have asked for more. They extended their help well beyond our expectations. We will recommend this place to everyone
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Carnegie Hall Newport frequently asked questions

Carnegie Hall Newport 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
Carnegie Hall Newport includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Carnegie Hall Newport includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Carnegie Hall Newport for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Carnegie Hall Newport offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Carnegie Hall Newport offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Carnegie Hall Newport offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Carnegie Hall Newport offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Carnegie Hall Newport is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.

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