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February 2024 by Victoria Hearn
From signing our contract to the end of our rehearsal dinner and welcome party, The Space (we were working almost exclusively with Laura) was a dream to work with. I have an email chain of probably 50 emails back and forth with Laura as we figured our menus, layouts, décor, etc. She was so patient with us as we had so many questions during the planning process. They have a variety of menus you can built your dinner from (we chose a plated dinner), but they are able to really create anything you want even if it’s not on the menus. We requested a few different indian-style appetizers (paneer, samosa, etc.) which they absolutely delivered! All the food was amazing. Following the rehearsal dinner, we opened to a welcome party for all our wedding guests that were traveling into town for the weekend. We had desserts and an open bar available for our guests which they were able to seamlessly accommodate. The staff there was so attentive and continuously made sure we were happy throughout the event. They also have connections with someone who you can hire to decorate the awesome chalkboards they have behind the bar! They were the perfect venue for what we needed to kick off our wedding weekend!
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October 2023 by Sarah Zimmerman
We hosted our son's rehearsal dinner and welcome party at The Space Downtown. It was the perfect venue for the occasion. Laura was extremely helpful with our menu and wine selections and her communication was on point from start to finish.The food and wine were both exceptional as was the service. The ambience was classy with a layout that allowed for conversation both during cocktail hour and at dinner. Highly recommend The Space Downtown for small, private events!
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September 2023 by Elizabeth Andrews
If you are looking for a venue for a rehearsal dinner, welcome party or other wedding gathering, you are in the right place. The Space offers everything we wanted: a private upscale but casual atmosphere, a variety of menu choices, and impeccable service.From our first meeting, Laura guided us through the process of organizing a rehearsal dinner and welcome party. I am a “notebook” kind of person, complete with highlighters and tabs. But I did not have a notebook because Laura was all the organization that was needed. While visits to The Space during the planning process were welcome, almost everything was handled through email correspondence. We most definitely benefited from Laura's talent of being able to see the big picture while attending to all the details. And all calmly and with a smile on her face.This attention to both details and our needs continued through our event and was mirrored by Laura’s staff. Standing with a bag wondering where to stash it before the party, a young man noticed and offered to put it in the back. When the guests at our table returned from the buffet, our napkins were refolded on the back of each chair. Wine was poured during dinner, the microphone for toasts appeared right on time, and leftover desserts and the flower arrangements magically appeared boxed up and ready to go after we had said our good-byes to our guests. Working as a team, each member of the staff anticipated what was needed to make the event run smoothly and took care of the smallest details. Five star service.We were excited to learn that The Space is associated with two of our favorite restaurants in town, Bang and Bizou. It was difficult to choose among all the delicious options, but staying within our budget was never an issue. The dishes we chose exceeded our expectations - and folks were still talking about the food the following night at the wedding! Five star dining.Not being the type of people who delight in picking out linens and arranging flowers, we were looking for a venue where we could, if we chose, just show up the night of and greet our guests. Laura met with us to discuss what flowers we preferred and made the most beautiful arrangements for the tables. We took advantage of other options to achieve a festive and comfortable environment - the lanterns hanging from the ceiling were lit, our slideshow projected on the wall entertained our guests, and our Spotify playlist played throughout the evening. While they have an artist who will illustrate the chalkboards behind the bar, Laura welcomed my husband, our resident artist, to personalize the boards with his illustration of the bride and groom. Five star venue.From the beginning, we felt so comfortable with our choice to host the rehearsal dinner and welcome party at The Space that we were able to enjoy the days and weeks leading up to the wedding weekend. And the evening was a smashing success. Our thanks to Laura and the staff at The Space for exceeding our expectations in every way.Cheers!
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November 2022 by Brenda Wakelee
Amazing!! We had rehearsal dinner here for our son. The staff, location, food....everything on point and beyond wonderful.
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October 2022 by Lisa Mirabelli
We are very grateful to The Space Downtown for a spectacular cocktail and dinner party. Our guests traveled from CA, WA, OH, PA ,NC, locals and all were wowed. The compliments and high praise for every aspect of our party was resounding and we won over the toughest food critics in our crowd. The appetizers and the food were delicious as well as beautifully created. Everyone at our event, including our musicians who have performed for many years in the area concluded it was the most wonderful food ever. Laura, the event was incredible from planning to final execution. She is knowledgeable and seasoned in every aspect of creating the perfect party. She is approachable and works closely with you to ensure all your wishes and details are exactly how you desire. Most importantly, she is so very kind and really invested in making your party a success. The servers were more than we could have imagined...attentive, professional, kind and engaged effortlessly with guests. Our guests loved the location and the walkability while staying in hotels nearby. Our Happily Ever Party for the Newlyweds was perfect in every way! We are so pleased with The Space Downtown because fabulous food shared leads happy guests making wonderful memories!
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September 2022 by Brice Pinkowski
Hosted my wedding party and the service was impeccable, paired with excellent food in a perfect setting. Highly reccomend.
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September 2022 by Sara Conklin
We had a wonderful experience with The Space Downtown. Many guests at our wedding remarked that it was one of their favorite venues they'd been to. For a wedding of ~55 guests, it was the perfect size. Laura and her team are so professional, flexible, accommodating, and kind. We had a great time working with her. The food was AMAZING, too. Knowing the chef, I had a feeling it would be good, but wowza. Everyone said the food was almost the best part of the whole event and we agree. We cannot say enough good things about The Space and highly recommend it for your next event.
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September 2022 by Hope Patterson
We hosted our wedding farewell brunch for 100 guests at the Space. The space is bright and charming, and you can pay extra for chalkboard art or lanterns. Their catering partner prepared an excellent brunch buffet with chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and fresh fruits and pastries. They served tasty mimosas and Bloody Marys at the bar, too! The Space is a great choice for an event.
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October 2021 by Patrick L.
Had our rehearsal dinner here, and everything could not have gone better. They were great at communicating and responding to inquiries, and were able to adjust to rescheduling due to COVID. The food was exceptional. The caprese salad and the leek and cheddar puff hors d'oeurves deserve special mention. We also got high marks all around for the lam, beef, and chicken entrees. For dessert we had the panna cota and creme brûlée, which both came in small cups, which was a bit strange but they were great nonetheless. Special note to the service here. They know how to balance the wait staff so that they aren't constantly hovering, but also nonexistent to the point where you have to go looking for them. Everyone was serviced was care. My wife and I are deeply grateful for the space downtown! If you're looking to host a rehearsal dinner, work function, or other special event, check this place out!
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October 2021 by Roz Collins
Super great team! Loved everything from planning to clean up. Highly recommend the professional and personal service here as well as the amazing food!
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May 2021 by Gabi C
My wife and I had our wedding here! The staff was super kind and helpful. They practically made it impossible to have a flawed night. Big shout out to The Space!! ❤️?????
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April 2021 by Jennifer West
My bestfriends got married here yesterday and it was so perfect. Laura was so great and attentive, she eased any worries, had a solution for anything and made sure everything went so smoothly. Absolutely loved the staff and the environment. Such an amazing place!
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April 2021 by Gabi Seaberry
My wife and I got married here yesterday and we couldn’t have chosen a better venue! The staff and management is 100% amazing! Laura is so attentive and helpful, quick to solve any worries & so kind. We appreciate everything they did to give us a flawless night.
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April 2021 by Brianna Seaberry
The Space Downtown is nothing short of amazing. They were such a big help & made me feel very relaxed & i lived and enjoyed every moment of this entire process with them!!
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May 2020 by Ellie F
We had a small wedding party in the Space and had a fabulous time.The food was incredible as well as the service. Each of our guests were complimenting the Space days after our event.The venue itself is very nice and is pretty much ready to go- you literally just need to bring some decorations to add a personal touch, and only if you really want to!Tim and his staff are very easy to work with as well.HIGHLY recommended.
