The Center's Scoop: Why we Think Cincy is the Place to be!

“Tri-state County,” “Greater Cincinnati,” “Cincy,” “The Nasty Nati,” whatever you choose to call Cincinnati this is one of the greatest places on earth (in our opinions). Even if you’re an out-of-towner, you will feel at home in this city right on the river. There are great places to shop and eat, along with beautiful buildings to visit. Not a city-goer? The Kentucky atmosphere gives off that southern livin' feel, while Cincinnati offers acres of land away from the river.

Why are we suddenly becoming Cincy advocates, you may ask? We believe this is a great spot for you and your groom to celebrate your wedding day. As a newly engaged bride, some of the first decisions you have to make focus on where your ceremony and reception are going to be located, as explained in our previous post, “He Just Proposed, Now What?!".  So, we decided to sit down and ask ourselves, why would Cincinnati make a great wedding destination? Our answers were endless! Check it out!


Laura: Since I am a newby to Cincinnati, I was fascinated to learn how many historic buildings and brilliant architecture this city has to offer! One of the first landmarks I was introduced to when I made my across-Ohio move, from Akron to Cincinnati, was Fountain Square. On my first couple of days working here, I heard so many brides excite over how they can see the square from our building so of course I went home and Googled (I Google everything) to find out the history behind this space.  Did you know the square replaced a butcher's market and the fountain used to face east towards Europe, where much of the city's population originated from? (You can also see the fountain in the opening credits of "Ghost Adventures"- I didn't have to use Google to figure that one out!) In my opinion, this area is the perfect place to add a touch of history to a modern day wedding!  

Alyssa: The great thing about Cincinnati is that not only does it offer unique architecture, as Laura mentioned, but it is also offers your out-of-town guests plenty of entertainment. Out-of-town guests put a lot of effot (and expense) to share your big day with you, so it's your job to help make them feel welcome in your town. Cincinnati has a long list of "must-see" tourist attractions that you can share with your guests, but a few of our favorites include:

• Cincinnati Zoo - perfect for your out-of-town guests with children that may require some entertaining earlier in the day.
• Cincinnati Reds/Cincinnati Bengals - Of course the team depends on the time of year your wedding takes place, but a sporting event could be the perfect way for your sports loving guests to end their weekend away from home.
• Fountain Square - Not only is this a great place to capture wedding photos, it also offers a place for your guests to grab lunch, shop, or grab a few drinks before your wedding celebrations get started.
• The Banks - What better way to continue the party then designating a go-to bar at The Banks? For your guests that don't want to stop the party just yet, designate a bar to meet up at once your reception has ended. The Banks offers something for everyone, so we're sure you'll find just the right spot.

Tell your visitors about any free time they'll have, and make sure they are aware of Cincinnati's entertainment, like our list above. Having a wedding website makes this extremely easy to share with your guests ahead of time and gets them excited for their weekend away.