Headquarters Event Center

Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue is a 150-year-old building meticulously restored to its original 1800s architecture, offering a charming and unique setting for your special day or event. Located in the heart of Newport, Kentucky, this former hardware store, dating back to 1870, has been lovingly transformed into a breathtaking space that blends rustic elegance with modern amenities.

The vision of owners Mike and Lindsey, Headquarters represents two years of hard work and dedication to creating a venue that perfectly captures the essence of an intimate, DIY wedding experience. The building's magnificent details, including rustic hardwood floors, original tin ceilings, and beautiful exposed brick, create an ambiance of timeless beauty that will make your event unforgettable.

We believe in empowering you to create a personalized celebration that reflects your unique style and vision.

Our Services

Headquarters provides a comprehensive package of services designed to make your event planning process smooth and enjoyable. We offer a wide range of amenities included in your booking, allowing you to focus on creating memories, not logistics.

Our inclusive amenities ensure you have everything you need to host a successful event. Tables and chairs for up to 100 guests, pristine white table linens, and glass buffet food tables are all readily available.

A wooden bar and a generous entry table provide ample space for your reception, accented with 4 large white drink coolers, each capable of holding approximately 100 twelve-ounce cans, ensuring your beverages stay perfectly chilled. Lounge furniture - a quartet of inviting couches and chairs - provides a cozy atmosphere for your guests to relax and mingle. Throughout the venue, you'll find an eclectic collection of rugs and decor

Adding to the ambiance, a sound system equipped with an auxiliary hookup and microphone allows you to create the perfect soundtrack for your event. A high-quality projector with an HDMI connection offers a fantastic way to showcase photo slideshows, videos, or presentations. Intelligent lighting, including canopy twinkle lights installed in the back room and four LED RGB wall uplights, provides a multifaceted atmosphere that can be adapted to your needs. Conveniently located bathrooms are fully stocked with essential toiletries, including toilet paper, paper towels, soap, air freshener, and garbage cans.

Eight strategically placed venue garbage cans equipped with bags ensure efficient waste management throughout the event. An ice machine with scoopers, ice buckets, and drink tubs rounds out the space's amenities, ensuring your guests enjoy refreshing beverages. Equipped with a prep space, a refrigerator/freezer, a sink, and even a Keurig coffee machine (though K-cups aren't included), our kitchen is a valuable tool for your event team.

Headquarters also provides two easels, one freestanding and one tabletop, perfect for displaying wedding signage or artwork. Secure and reliable free Wi-Fi keeps you connected throughout the event.

Finally, rest assured knowing that you have dedicated support throughout your booking and event day. One of our Headquarters staff members will be on-site to greet you upon arrival, coordinate major venue changes, ensure everything runs smoothly, and assist with cleanup and exit procedures.

Community Based

As a local business deeply rooted in the community, we cherish the opportunity to provide a unique and memorable venue experience for our clients. We are dedicated to being a reliable and trustworthy partner in helping you create unforgettable celebrations.