Main Street Abbey
About the Business
Main Street Abbey is a premier wedding and event venue located in Columbia, Illinois, just minutes outside of St. Louis, Missouri. Situated on historic Main Street, this newly renovated space offers a unique and elegant setting for a variety of special occasions. Originally built in 1866, the Abbey has a rich history of serving the community and has been meticulously restored to preserve its original architecture, including stained glass windows, cathedral ceilings, and beautiful woodwork.
Whether you are planning a wedding ceremony and reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, corporate event, or any other special gathering, Main Street Abbey has everything you need to create a memorable experience. The venue features an outdoor terrace and patio, private bridal suite, grooms room, parlor, coat room, and private parking. Kim and her team offer custom planning packages to suit your needs and budget, ensuring that every detail is taken care of.
With a focus on building a trusting relationship with each couple, the Main Street Abbey team can coordinate all aspects of your event, from start to finish. Erica will work with you to create a wedding that is uniquely you, while Brooke specializes in ensuring that your big day is perfect in every way. Your Venue Coordinator will be there to bring your vision to life and ensure that every detail is executed flawlessly.
At Main Street Abbey, our goal is to make wedding planning as stress-free and enjoyable as possible, while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail. We work with a curated list of vendors to bring your vision to life and provide white glove service throughout the entire planning process. From the initial consultation to the day of your event, we are dedicated to making your experience truly unforgettable.
Contact Main Street Abbey today to learn more about hosting your special event at this one-of-a-kind venue. Book a 2024 Winter Wedding by August 31st, 2023, to qualify for special discounts and packages. We can't wait to help you create the event of your dreams!
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Location & Phone number
340 S Main St, Columbia, IL 62236, United States
Hours open
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"The Main Street Abbey is a stunning venue, they have done a beautiful job renovating the old ICS church into a wedding space that will soon have a restaurant and hotel rooms, bring an wonderful attraction to small-town Columbia; but I do have to say that the communication with our Event Coordinator and Event Manager could have been better. I felt that my bridal party and I were pretty thorough in our communication but there were various details that were missed, especially during the set up for the reception to name one. I did create a main detail binder and passed that along to our Event Coordinator to use for the set up of the reception as well as my bridal party because I knew they weren't going to remember all of the details that I had told them. I was later told by my MOH that the binder couldn't be found and was never used, which could have eliminated a lot of the headache my bridesmaids had to go through with that reception set up. When you spend that kind of money for a wedding, you expect communication. Overall, it was a magical day at a beautiful venue, but the experience would've been better with communication and quicker assistance from our Event Coordinator."
"It is a beautiful venue, but the line of communication is horrible. We were told so many different things, and each person put it off on each other. When you spend that kind of money, you expect communication. We were told we could prepare for the wedding after rehearsal, and after rehearsal, they said that they would have to charge. On the day of the wedding that started at 4:30, we were not able to decorate or get in the building until 2:00 and that included the wedding party as well. We had to set up for the wedding and get the bridal party together. ( hair, makeup, and dresses for a party of 8 in 2.5 hours. There was no lead way at all, even when setting up the venue. You ask for something, and they take their time getting it to you even when you're crunched for time. It was a beautiful ceremony, but the experience would've been better with communication and quicker assistance."
"We had the privilege of taking wedding photos at Main Street Abbey a couple of months ago, and it was an amazing experience. The venue is gorgeous, and Ryan, the manager, is helpful, present, responsive, and wonderful to work with. I would recommend them to anyone! Five stars is not enough!"
"I photographed Courtney and Nick's lovely fall wedding day this past October here at Main Street Abbey! I highly recommend it for any couples looking for a solid, all-in-one venue for their big day. Definitely go out for night photos on the patio. The warmth of the string lights make for some really rad photos!"
"Attended wedding. Beautiful venue. Only negative was poor sound system while minister delivered wedding vows. PA system kept cutting out so couldn't hear minister or bride/groom clearly. Facility converted to reception hall afterward. Very nice."
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