For more than a decade, I wanted to photograph a wedding at The Syndicate across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. This 450-seat reception venue in Newport Kentucky can accommodate hundreds of wedding guests. I have been driving by The Newport Syndicate for years, and as a Cincinnati wedding photographer, and have never had the opportunity to shoot there.

I was absolutely blown away by how great this northern Kentucky wedding venue is. When you first walk in, it is like walking into a high-class lounge or club from the Rat Pack era. I pictured servers in tuxedos with a big band playing in the background. I wasn’t far off. The servers were top-notch, and the band was rocking. There is a separate bar area that was closed to guests as well as a vintage-looking room where the wedding party gathered before the reception.

If you are looking for a Cincinnati-area wedding or reception venue that can hold up to 450 guests and has great service, The Newport Syndicate is a great choice for really large Cincinnati-area receptions. It is located just 3 minutes to the west of I-451 and the Big Mac Bridge and 10 minutes east of Covington Kentucky and I-75, I-71, and I-471.

Address: 18 E 5th St, Newport, KY 41071
Parking: Parking garages and street parking
Capacity: 450 guests