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Price range: $10,000 - $25,000 Price range: $8,000 - $20,000
Couples usually spend $15,000 Couples usually spend $12,000
Reception
$1,200 starting price
Ceremony
$600 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person
Reception
$1,200 starting price
Ceremony
$600 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2009

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.

  • Woman-owned
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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?

$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 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
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Reviews of The Makoy

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
99 Reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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The Makoy Center is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings and receptions. The staff, including Matt, Clay, Erin, and Reagan, are praised for their exceptional service and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The food is described as delicious, and guests were impressed with the beautiful venue and decorations. The professional and accommodating staff, along with the affordable prices, were appreciated by reviewers. Overall, the Makoy Center is commended for making weddings and receptions run smoothly and creating unforgettable experiences for couples.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Makoy Center is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings and receptions. The staff, including Matt, Clay, Erin, and Reagan, are praised for their exceptional service and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The food is described as delicious, and guests were impressed with the beautiful venue and decorations. The professional and accommodating staff, along with the affordable prices, were appreciated by reviewers. Overall, the Makoy Center is commended for making weddings and receptions run smoothly and creating unforgettable experiences for couples.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 99 reviews
Google
4.5/5 492 reviews
Samantha
Samantha F. 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!
Rosemary
Rosemary T. 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👍🏽
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Tomika M. 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.
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Awards

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Real Weddings

Rhea & Nathan
7 photos · 03/01/2022
Valarie & Kyle
14 photos · 10/24/2020

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 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!

Columbus Pro DJs Entertainment Columbus Pro DJs Entertainment Wedding DJs

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 Makoy is recommended by 98% 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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