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posted at 2/3/2012 12:41 PM EST on theknot.com
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 am looking for a nice venue around the cincinnati area. I am on a small budget ( my family is giving us $5000 ) thats all the money we have so far ( beyond our small contribution) I enjoy an rural area somewhere nwith a nice feel to it. I have contacted lake lyndsay and will be visiting them but they have the type of feel i am going for. the savannah center is over budget for what i would like to spend. Anyone have any other ideas? I will have roughly 150-175 people ( i could cut it down more if needed but would not like to  cut people out) O it is also for a November wedding. I would like to be able to still get pictures taken outside....any help would be great

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posted at 2/3/2012 5:26 PM EST on theknot.com
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Our venue is the fop event center (fop lodge) in Joyce park in Fairfield. Rental is $700 an includes alot then you pick the food per person price. Definitely worth looking into!

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posted at 2/3/2012 7:56 PM EST on theknot.com
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I am looking at that hopefully next weekend! 

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I am looking at that hopefully next weekend! 
Posted by Scoobie319


Allison Back is who I worked with, very very nice. let me know if I can help in any way!

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posted at 2/5/2012 11:34 PM EST on theknot.com
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Laky Lyndsay is great but very pricey! $4000 for the main lodge and they offer no discounts. they also have some pretty strict rules. Its not a rural area, but i am having mine at the courtyard by marriott in hamilton and they are great for working with a budget!

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Lake Lyndsay is BEAUTIFUL - but a huge money suck. It's SOOO expensive just to rent the facility.

You get a LOT of bang for your buck at Embassy Suites Rivercenter. There minimum for Friday nights is 3,500.

Also - hamilton county parks isn't a bad option - though your guest list is a bit high.
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posted at 2/7/2012 4:00 AM EST on theknot.com
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Try the Hamilton county parks, they have buildings you can rent, and you can bring in your own caterer and alcohol.  The lakeside lodge is very nice, has a kitchen and plenty of parking. There are a couple more listed on their web page also

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posted at 2/7/2012 8:18 AM EST on theknot.com
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If you do go through Hamilton County Parks, be aware that you will need to work with Premire Park Events for alcohol and catering at some locations.  They have a prefered list. The space isn't too expensive, but all the little things can add up!  Happy searching!  :)
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posted at 2/7/2012 2:46 PM EST on theknot.com
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Take a look at Voice of America Park. The Ronald Reagan Lakeview Room is VERY reasonable to rent! The room overlooks a lake & they have beautiful places for outside pictures, too!

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posted at 2/8/2012 7:22 PM EST on theknot.com
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If you do go through Hamilton County Parks, be aware that you will need to work with Premire Park Events for alcohol and catering at some locations.  They have a prefered list. The space isn't too expensive, but all the little things can add up!  Happy searching!  :)
Posted by JennaBirdTheBride


That's for Cincinnati Parks - Hamilton County Parks have their own catering service. :o)
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posted at 2/9/2012 8:56 AM EST on theknot.com
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Blerg!  Sorry for the mistake! 

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posted at 2/20/2012 8:31 AM EST on theknot.com
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So does anyone have any opinions on the mariners-inn down by the river?

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posted at 3/7/2012 4:18 PM EST on theknot.com
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Have you found a venue yet?
I am from the westside of cincinnati and have been to plenty of weddings at Mariner's Inn.  If I was having my wedding in cincy it would probably be there.  but i live in dayton now so I am going in the middle to VOA park in west chester.

Mariner's Inn also has a north location but you have to use their catering which is more expensive than the river location. 

good luck!

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