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A historic wedding venue in Cincinnati, The Transept has changed this German Gothic church into a spectacular space for ceremonies and receptions. Built in 1867, the site is complete with stained glass and vaulted ceilings for a truly classical and rich historical experience.

Facilities and Capacity
There are many event spaces for your special day that you can choose from depending on your vision. Whether you want an intimate wedding or larger space, you can personalize the space to match your style. The Assembly can accommodate 220 guests for a seated dinner with dance floor or 400 for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The Registrar is a traditional room with backlit wood bookshelves and a hall of mirrors. It is a very intimate space, perfect for rehearsal dinners of a small wedding, with a capacity of 80 guests. The Veranda is an outdoor patio space with lush greenery for the perfect wedding backdrop. Another more intimate space is The North Tap Room, a sophisticated spot for up to 90 guests.

Services Offered
The Transept provides a wedding designer to assist in coordinating with vendors as well as helping with event flow and timeline. In addition, you have a host for the day who will pay special attention to all of the last minute needs. Services and event items within wedding packages include:

  • Audio equipment
  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Cleanup
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • In-house catering
  • Lighting/sound
  • Setup
  • Tables


Cuisine
The Transept is managed by Funky’s Catering Events, a caterer that will customize any menu to match your tastes. Catering services include buffet, cocktail reception, dessert, hors d’oeuvres and plated dinner. Menu items range from chicken dishes, seafood, salads, pasta and vegetarian options.

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

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

House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
November
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Reviews of The Transept

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
9 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Brian Sent on 03/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue, staff, and food

The staff, food, and venue at the Transept were both the best we could have imagined. The venue speaks for itself - beautiful space - wonderful areas for bride and groom to both get ready separately (bride's especially in the clock tower), but the staff really stood out. Planning was made easy - they had all details covered, and really helped de-stress the whole thing. Day of, they were extremely attentive, professional, and caring/personal. Couldn't have asked for better, truly. Thank you all again!
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Marion L. Sent on 10/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Marion & Bryan Wedding

We absolutely loved The Transept as our wedding venue. We fell in love with the venue, especially the stained glass windows, but took time to compare the cost with other venues in the area. Another aspect we liked was that the groom’s area was an actual comfortable space to hang out in and not just an afterthought area. Additionally, we liked that the venue was owned by Funky’s Catering so we did not have to research a separate caterer. The food at the wedding was absolutely delicious. The staff at the venue was very helpful, always asking us if anything was needed, and making sure everything went smoothly. We took the décor home the night of the wedding and the staff was very efficient and careful at packing everything up so we were out of there and back to the hotel within an hour of the event ending.
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Lucy M. Sent on 06/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful space!

The Transept was the perfect space for our rehearsal dinner. The space was romantic and nicely decorated. The food was really good and we were able to feed our gluten free guests easily! They accommodated us with a screen for a slideshow my mother surprised us with as well! The staff was kind and attentive. Overall, great space with great people!
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