My husband and I were married in Massachusetts, but wanted to celebrate with our friends in Phoenix as well. While searching for a venue, I found MonOrchid on Yelp and assumed they were way beyond my price range (I had visited once during First Fridays and LOVED the space.) I emailed for pricing information and quickly heard back from Stefanie with details. I was surprised that MonOrchid was a few hundred to a few thousand dollars cheaper than other downtown Phoenix venues. Stefanie told me that we could use our own caterers and alcohol, as long as we hired a professional bartender. If you've hosted an event, you know this is a savings of another couple thousand dollars.
Stefanie was great at helping us decide on a layout for our event. She made suggestions and allowed us to visit on several occasions. She was especially helpful in contacting our vendors to confirm details. On the night of the event, Stefanie even lent a hand in putting a nice cheese tray together while I was busy. She found a perfect balance in being friendly with our guests and not being distracting.
Parking isn't perfect at MonOrchid, but there is plenty on 2nd & Roosevelt.
This is a great, unique space that could be used for any kind of event.