The Madison Event Center

Guest capacity

Up to 375 seated guests

About this venue

Let us help you create a timeless, stress-free experience that will delight everyone. We have hosted more than 10,000 events and have created a TRULY all-inclusive package to make wedding planning a fun and relaxing process. Our goal is to customize each event with elegance and charm — a day that you will remember for the rest of your life!

Seated guest capacity

20-375

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Golf and Country Clubs
Historic Estates, Mansions
Hotels, Inns, Resorts
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor

700 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011

Our event spaces

The Grande

The Grande Ballroom

Seats up to 350 guests Grand staircase Contemporary style and décor Champagne Chiavari chairs included Large dance floor Built-in bar Chandeliers and pin spot lighting Private restrooms

Guest capacity

25-350 Seated

25-350 Standing

Square footage

5,140

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

The Emerald

The Emerald Ballroom

Seats up to 260 guests Large dance floor Built-in bar Lustrous style and chandeliers Natural light Private restrooms

Guest capacity

25-260 Seated

25-300 Standing

Square footage

3,150

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

The Crystal

The Crystal Ballroom

Seats up to 220 guests Large dance floor Built-in bar Pin spot lighting Crystal chandeliers and high ceilings Colored accent lighting

Guest capacity

25-220 Seated

25-250 Standing

Square footage

3,430

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

The Galleria

The Galleria Ballroom

Seats up to 150 guests Just renovated! Large dance floor Built-in bar Modern chandeliers and pin spot lighting Adjoining chapel included

Guest capacity

25-160 Seated

25-200 Standing

Square footage

2,100

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

The Madison

The Madison Ballroom

Seats up to 175 guests Large dance floor Built-in bar Pin spot lighting Custom drapery Contemporary style and décor

Guest capacity

25-170 Seated

25-200 Standing

Square footage

2,670

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

The Royale

Seats up to 120 guests Just renovated! Champagne Chiavari chairs included Large dance floor Built-in bar Natural light

Guest capacity

25-120 Seated

25-150 Standing

Square footage

1,100

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

The Loft

An intimate indoor space perfect for wedding ceremonies. Exposed brick, statuesque windows, and a stunning chandelier set an elegant tone distinct among wedding venues.

Guest capacity

25-200 Seated

25-200 Standing

Square footage

1,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

SEATS UP TO 200 GUESTS PRIVATE BRIDAL SUITE INCLUDED PRIVATE RESTROOMS

The Terrace

An airy outdoor feel creates the perfect space for wedding ceremonies, with romantic touches, including starry lights draped from the ceiling and exposed brick beloved among wedding venues.

Guest capacity

25-300 Seated

25-300 Standing

Square footage

1,400

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

SITS UP TO 300 GUESTS NATURAL LIGHTS STREAMS FROM TALL WINDOWS PRIVATE BRIDAL SUITE INCLUDED PRIVATE RESTROOMS

The Chapel

Exposed brick and decorative ceilings create the perfect space for an intimate wedding ceremony.

Guest capacity

25-100 Seated

25-100 Standing

Square footage

750

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

CONNECTED TO THE GALLERIA BALLROOM SITS UP TO 100 GUESTS PRIVATE BRIDAL SUITE INCLUDED

The Grande

The Grande Ballroom

Seats up to 350 guests Grand staircase Contemporary style and décor Champagne Chiavari chairs included Large dance floor Built-in bar Chandeliers and pin spot lighting Private restrooms

Guest capacity

25-350 Seated

25-350 Standing

Square footage

5,140

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

The Emerald

The Emerald Ballroom

Seats up to 260 guests Large dance floor Built-in bar Lustrous style and chandeliers Natural light Private restrooms

Guest capacity

25-260 Seated

25-300 Standing

Square footage

3,150

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

The Crystal

The Crystal Ballroom

Seats up to 220 guests Large dance floor Built-in bar Pin spot lighting Crystal chandeliers and high ceilings Colored accent lighting

Guest capacity

25-220 Seated

25-250 Standing

Square footage

3,430

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

The Galleria

The Galleria Ballroom

Seats up to 150 guests Just renovated! Large dance floor Built-in bar Modern chandeliers and pin spot lighting Adjoining chapel included

Guest capacity

25-160 Seated

25-200 Standing

Square footage

2,100

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

The Madison

The Madison Ballroom

Seats up to 175 guests Large dance floor Built-in bar Pin spot lighting Custom drapery Contemporary style and décor

Guest capacity

25-170 Seated

25-200 Standing

Square footage

2,670

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

The Royale

Seats up to 120 guests Just renovated! Champagne Chiavari chairs included Large dance floor Built-in bar Natural light

Guest capacity

25-120 Seated

25-150 Standing

Square footage

1,100

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

The Loft

An intimate indoor space perfect for wedding ceremonies. Exposed brick, statuesque windows, and a stunning chandelier set an elegant tone distinct among wedding venues.

Guest capacity

25-200 Seated

25-200 Standing

Square footage

1,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

SEATS UP TO 200 GUESTS PRIVATE BRIDAL SUITE INCLUDED PRIVATE RESTROOMS

The Terrace

An airy outdoor feel creates the perfect space for wedding ceremonies, with romantic touches, including starry lights draped from the ceiling and exposed brick beloved among wedding venues.

Guest capacity

25-300 Seated

25-300 Standing

Square footage

1,400

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

SITS UP TO 300 GUESTS NATURAL LIGHTS STREAMS FROM TALL WINDOWS PRIVATE BRIDAL SUITE INCLUDED PRIVATE RESTROOMS

The Chapel

Exposed brick and decorative ceilings create the perfect space for an intimate wedding ceremony.

Guest capacity

25-100 Seated

25-100 Standing

Square footage

750

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

CONNECTED TO THE GALLERIA BALLROOM SITS UP TO 100 GUESTS PRIVATE BRIDAL SUITE INCLUDED

Available services that can be provided by The Madison Event Center

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Liability insurance
Lighting/Sound
On-site accommodations
Service staff
Set up
Wedding cake services
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

Barware
Chiavari Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Standard Chairs

The Madison Event Center menu options

Reviews

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4.8 out of 5

6 reviews

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Elegance for even a large wedding
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•Ellie B.•Nov 23, 2024
The Madison Event Center was the perfect choice for our wedding reception. The Grande Ballroom is a great choice for very large weddings (we had 250) that you still want to be elegant. From the very first interaction, the staff was professional, clear, and friendly in their communication, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. On the day of, the venue itself is beautiful, spacious, and classy, providing a perfect backdrop for our evening Fall wedding. Our guests raved about the exceptional food, saying it was the best they had ever had at a wedding. The staff was efficient in serving the food and drinks, ensuring that the event ran smoothly so that everyone could relax and have fun. Overall, the Madison Event Center exceeded our expectations and helped make our wedding day truly special.
Kind Staff and Beautiful Venue
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•Moriah H.•Sep 10, 2024
The staff were very professional and kind. Even when we had a few bumps in the road, staff was more than willing to help us out! The venue is gorgeous as well and the decorators did a fantastic job setting up my decor. The wedding felt very low stress because everything was being handled so well! The food was so good, too. I definitely recommend The Madison for weddings and any other type of event!
Cannot Recommend Highly Enough!
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•Amy N.•May 8, 2024
I cannot possibly say enough good things about The Madison! From the day of my inquiry, they stood out among the vendors I was looking into. The pricing models are so transparent, and working through the booking process with Zoe was quick and easy. Cheyenne then helped us plan every last detail so that I didn't have a thing to worry about leading up to the wedding day. The wedding day itself was flawless- I wouldn't change a thing! My top qualification in looking for a venue was a true all-inclusive experience, and I found that and more in the Madison!
Absolutely Perfect
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•Justin S.•May 1, 2024
I have nothing but good things to say about the madison. They have been so helpful and kind during our planning process. I never had any doubt that things would go perfectly. Cheyenne was amazing and made the process go so smoothly leading up to the big day. I can't recommend them enough!!