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What are some unique wedding venues in Columbus?
- Couples wishing to get married in Columbus can tie the knot in an urban-chic barn, a light-filled art gallery, a luxurious country club, or a lavish downtown ballroom.
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How can couples make wedding planning easier in Columbus?
- Planning for the big day doesn't get any easier with first-class wedding event planners and caterers like Cameron Mitchell Premier Events and Two Caterers attending to the details from exquisite décor to sumptuous menus.
Best Time to Plan a Wedding in Columbus, Ohio
- May to October – Best time for weddings with warm weather, lush parks, and beautiful seasonal scenery.
- June to September – Peak season with sunny days, vibrant greenery, and ideal conditions for outdoor venues.
- May & October – Shoulder months with blooming flowers or fall foliage and fewer crowds.
- July & August – Warmest months; great for summer weddings but consider shaded or indoor options.
- November to April – Off-season with colder temps; cozy indoor venues work well for winter weddings and lower costs.
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1. Columbus Museum of Art
Exchange vows surrounded by inspiring artwork and elegant ambiance.
Columbus Museum of Art houses a collection of turn-of-the-century American and European modern art. The museum is ideal for modern brides seeking a traditional wedding experience. Couples have four venue choices here. The largest space is the new Schottenstein Property Group Pavilion with light wood floors, a glass wall, skylights, and an outdoor balcony overlooking the museum's sculpture garden. It seats 300 wedding dinner guests. Derby Court has a skylight ceiling, dramatically washing the room with light. It seats 200 and includes the lobby for a cocktail reception. The Forum seats 80 guests, and the outdoor sculpture garden provides a unique setting for ceremonies and receptions.
480 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH, Phone: 614-221-6801
2. Vue Columbus
Host modern, stylish weddings with city skyline views and contemporary charm.
Vue Columbus is a contemporary, urban event venue featuring a creative design in the heart of the charming Brewery District. This trendy locale is ideal for couples who want to host a hip, metropolitan style wedding for up to 280 guests. The modern space has three unique and versatile event spaces as well as a loft and patio area. Industrial meets rustic at Vue with concrete flooring, wood-paneled walls, and an exposed vaulted ceiling with draped strings of twinkling lights and potted plants. Grand windows allow for plenty of natural light, and their outdoor areas provide awe-inspiring views of the Columbus cityscape along with several historic buildings.
95 Liberty Street, Columbus, OH, Phone: 614-454-1877
3. Creekside Conference & Event Center
Celebrate scenic waterfront weddings with versatile indoor and outdoor spaces.
Creekside Conference & Event Center is the ideal wedding setting for the couple looking for an exclusive, upscale venue. Their 6,000-square-foot Plaza Ballroom can accommodate up to 400 friends and family members. The ballroom can be divided into four salons, so couples needing less space have options too. Customizable space includes a dance floor and lounge. Outdoors, there is a picturesque ceremony space accommodating up to 300 guests. Creekside staff can help couples with planning, décor, catering, and service. They offer a preferred vendor list of photographers, florists, and others to assist on the special day. This venue was awarded Best of Weddings 2016 by The Knot.
101 Mill Street, Suite 300, Columbus, OH, Phone: 614-416-8188
4. Darby House
Enjoy romantic, rustic weddings with picturesque countryside views.
Darby House is a Cameron Mitchell Premier Events venue. Nestled on 1,200 acres along Big Darby Creek, the historical estate offers a picturesque and private location for a couple's big day. The pastoral Darby Dan Farm provides an exquisite venue for a rustic chic indoor/outdoor wedding of up to 250 guests. The Racing Room, with gleaming floors, a neutral décor, fireplace, grand piano, and a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows provides a separate cocktail hour space from the stunning main wedding reception room. Or, it can serve as an alternative to the rare outdoor wedding that is forced inside due to weather. A wall of windows overlooks the river and provides views to incredible natural beauty year-round. Cameron Mitchell is a premier full-service wedding coordinator/caterer.
925 Darby Creek Drive, Columbus, OH, Phone: 614-878-4527
5. Franklin Park Conservatory
Plan breathtaking garden weddings with vibrant blooms and glasshouse elegance.
Franklin Park Conservatory, founded in 1895, is a Victorian-style glass botanical greenhouse with a soaring glass roof and a brick veranda called West Terrace. 88 acres of botanical gardens surround the conservatory, and it is a glorious space lit with an artistic installation by contemporary light artist, James Turrell. The conservatory accommodates up to 170 sit-down dinner guests while the Grand Atrium and Zen Terrace accommodate 250 guests. The Veridian has space for a wedding dinner of 130 guests and includes two elegant outdoor spaces, Brides Garden and the Grove - a rooftop garden. The Wells Barn and Garden Campus also accommodate 250 seated guests in a rustic chic setting.
1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH, Phone: 614-715-8000
6. Hawk Galleries
Host intimate, artistic weddings surrounded by stunning glass artwork.
Hawk Galleries is a 5,000-square-foot contemporary art gallery featuring museum quality artworks and an artsy ambiance in downtown Columbus. The light-filled venue has soaring tin-plated ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, wood floors, and modern Edison and track lighting. Hawk Galleries can accommodate weddings of up to 80 seated dinner guests or 150 for cocktail-style receptions. This is a Cameron Mitchell Premier Events venue with full service wedding planning and exclusive catering. From the expert wedding planner to the exquisite plated post-ceremony wedding dinner, they make each wedding unique and memorable. With their strong connections in the wedding industry, they can truly create a dream team of wedding experts.
153 East Main Street, Columbus, OH, Phone: 614-225-9595
7. High Line Car House
Celebrate historic charm with modern elegance in a restored industrial space.
High Line Car House, located in the historic Brewery District of Downtown Columbus, features a soaring industrial-style ceiling, exposed brick walls, natural wood floor, contemporary chandelier lighting, and arched floor-to-ceiling windows. This is the perfect venue for an urban chic, rustic chic, or romantic wedding. Two Caterers is the exclusive caterer and event planner for this space. High Line Car House can accommodate both reception and ceremony with 150 guests or a reception alone with 200 guests. Ceremonies, catering, and lighting packages are in addition to the venue rental that includes all tableware as well as Chiavari chairs and tables for five hours.
550 South High Street, Columbus, OH, Phone: 614-882-7323
8. Hilton Columbus at Easton
Exchange vows in a luxurious venue with exceptional amenities and convenience.
Hilton Columbus at Easton , fresh from a multimillion-dollar renovation, offers couples numerous flexible wedding event spaces that accommodate from 50 guests to 900 seated dinner guests or 85 to 1,500 for cocktail-style receptions. Easton Grand Ballroom and Regent Ballroom are perfect for large, lavish affairs. The Juniper Room is a great choice for more intimate weddings. All rooms have state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment for the big day. There is space for a bridal tea or bachelorette party, the rehearsal dinner, and a send-off brunch, as well as special rates for stylish guest accommodations. The wedding specialist is able to implement the exact décor and menu for each wedding, including ethnic weddings.
3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, OH, Phone: 614-414-5100
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