Came here for a wedding! Great venue space! The wedding was outdoor on a wooden deck with lots of…read morelush trees as a back drop off in the distance. Th indoor space was two floors and the reception was in the upstairs. It was a great space and everything was set so beautifully. The staff was so friendly.

We attended my girlfriend's sister's wedding and like the other reviewer, were impressed by the…read morevenue itself. The food was also incredibly good and the bar even took the steps to serve modified Old Fashioneds (no simple syrup). However, their customer service ahead of and at the end of the wedding (and even how they treat their staff) was well below expectations. And as you will see in their response below, they continue to argue with customers (and in this case their guests after the fact). It's quite surprising to see a vendor argue with someone in a public place. A bit about my background, I led a $2B business selling to a major retailer - and in my career, I never argued back with that customer because it seemed dumb to argue with folks keeping us in business. So, the response below (and now in a picture) is shocking to see on a $30k+ per transaction business. It also seems to imply that 'pushy attitude' is written in their contract and they will not flex from what's in the contract. Example, the venue had no booking during the day and so opening early, seemed possible [maybe they bill for 1-2 people to be there from the venue itself?]. Their actions and sometimes lack of - led to a higher than expected stress level for the bride and family. All of these things seem easy to remedy on their part. However, if you decide to get married here - it seems critical to have everything you expect of them spelled out in the contract (down to requiring the demeanor of the management to be polite, consistent, and responsive). As I understand it, many commitments were made by the venue ahead of the big day - only to be told over email at 1 AM, two nights before, were not included. This is after leading up to the event never being able to have a consistent contact person - perhaps, requiring the event sales rep to give their cell # to customers is a good idea? One example, was saying last minute they would not provide vases for the flowers on tables. In a last stitch effort, vases were rented from the florist. Day of, the venue was insistent that those coming to decorate could not be in Ivy Hall any sooner than 4pm for a 6pm start. At the end of the night, the staff quickly broke down the tables and expected those of us packing up the gifts, vases, flowers, signs, etc to be extremely quick. Amidst that chaos, there were candles and plastic domes around them sitting next to other things that were the wedding party's. We started packing the white candles and the manager came over and said "Those aren't yours! And great, you messed them up!" She then proceeded to chastise the bar tender for not paying attention to us stealing things. Why would we want 10-20 used candles? And, my girlfriend overheard them loudly say 'we're trying to get them out of the bridal suite' - when they were packing up the bride's things. As an aside, it takes me back a little to have the management call the bride's family "vendors" in her response (see picture) as we were the ones setting up and taking down decorations. Great venue, good food, bad service. A well spelled out contract defining your (not just theirs as the management states in their comment) expectations is a must-have if you do a wedding or other event at Ivy Hall. You only get one wedding, venues do many of them - might consider elsewhere if you are seeking guidance from the venue's experts throughout this once in a lifetime event for you.

Beautiful space with a functional new furniture layout. The redesigned setup places the DJ booth…read moretoward the back of the venue as you enter, creating a better [people traffic] flow. The vibe is cool and laid-back--just what you'd expect from a well-designed event venue. It's an experience.

This place is perfection!!! Mac, the venue owner, was very professional and accommodating. He made…read moremy Husband's 30th birthday party epic. We threw a west coast 90s party and all of our guest loved it. If you're looking for your next party venue. This is the spot. You will not be disappointed.

My husband surprised me with a Pretty Luxe Picnic for my birthday. I've been following them for…read moreabout a month before the picnic. I was blown away. It was raining the day of and she made sure the items stayed dry and kept moving to make sure it was comfortable before we got there. Their pictures do them no justice! Everything was perfect. So detailed with ice, charcuterie board, bluetooth speakers, etc. The customer service and quality were second to known. I will absolutely be back! Thank you for an amazing experience.

Pretty luxe picnics went above and beyond to make my anniversary a memorable one yet. The set up…read morewas gorgeous and my husband was truly surprised. It started raining on us and we had to pivot, however Monique was able to set up at a new location fast. The food tasted great as well! The little details she put into this was everything and I can't wait to book her again!

Went to a Super Classy Event Here and they had a project nice seating music and drinks. AMAZING,…read moreThere Comedy shows are also Hilarious !!

I think what Makes this place so special are the owners they are so kind and personable,everything…read morewas set up beautifully which helped me to relax and enjoy my day.

The owners did an amazing job making my baby shower absolutely beautiful! I'm so glad I found them…read moreon yelp...they decorated in a winter wonderland theme and it was even more beautiful than I imagined. If you are going to have a small to medium party or event, make sure you check them out, they are awesome!

What a cool venue! Southern exchange is a go to for many events like trade shows or weddings. They…read morehave upstairs/downstairs. A natural dance floor area, show room space and nooks and crannies. Also beautiful bathrooms. There is attached parking space with access directly into the venue. Beautiful chandeliers and high ceilings as well. Allegedly 4 hour rentals are $7,500 - at least that was announced at the show I was at Sunday.

We came here for a private event (pep rally) before the Peach Bowl. The facility was nice and…read moredefinitely upscale, much more than I expected. There were high tables set up as well as a stage up front for a number of speakers. There were very few regular "sit down" tables but it worked for the event. T The stage was not very high though so it was hard for those in the back to see who was up there. The passed hors d'oeuvres kept coming and coming and were decent quality, but nothing to write home about. The upstairs was also open and offered a good vantage point for the entire event. You could see almost everyone below from up there. Again, there was very little seating up here. The bars were spread out the line never too long. Depending on the event, I am sure you can decide what type of seating goes where. The restrooms are all downstairs and large enough to take on the number of people at the event. They were also very clean. Overall, this place was a great host!

The Lifecycle Building Center hosted their 2014 annual dinner here…read more Parking is not great - there is valet for the small lot, but it was full when I arrived around 7, and I ended up following a line of cars that had to park in the neighborhood nearby. Passed appetizers included: Pimento cheese and pickle on crostini, house made pastrami on a fluffy bread, Black bean and quinoa croquettes. All were quite tasty, and I would've had multiples if I'd had time or seen the trays again. The space is historic, dimly lit, cozy, with several split rooms where the small tables of 7 were set up. The program took place in the main room on the left, leaving the guests standing (or sitting in the generous window sills like I did) and straining to hear the speakers, who were amplified with a speaker and hand mike. Once the dinner got going, I noticed the din of conversation - there are no textiles to absorb the sound, so it can get a bit hard to hear the others at your table. Also, the bar was set up on the hallway, and as the guests mingled, it tended to block the hall to the bathrooms. The dinner, prepared by Chef Terry Koval of the Wrecking Bar below, featured local produce. The salad of simple local greens with carrot didn't seem like much to look at, but was quite tasty. The pork cheek, braised in barley wine wort over sweet potato and braised mustard greens, was so tender you didn't even need the knife to cut it. The evening finished with the Wrecking Bar, a tasty combination that reminded me of a grown up version of the chocolate rice krispy treats my mom used to make... I don't remember the exact ingredients, but they included Nutella, and there was an overwhelmingly large dollop of whipped cream on the side. All in all, it was a nice event and a nice space, best enjoyed if your event doesn't need much of a program and includes different vignettes.

Cannot recommend this venue more highly! We had a beautiful wedding here and the food, drinks,…read moreservice, and location were all incredible! Everyone was so easy to work with and made the planning experience smooth and stress-free (shout out to Katy!) We are so happy!