New Albany Links
Weddings At The New Albany Links Golf Club
If the idea of an outdoor wedding reception under the stars in New Albany, Ohio appeals to you, the New Albany Links Golf Club offers something genuinely different from the typical Columbus-area ballroom experience. Built around a signature outdoor tent reception setup on a beautiful golf course, this venue is designed specifically for couples who want the feel of an outdoor celebration without leaving their guests at the mercy of Ohio weather.
The New Albany Links
7100 New Albany Links Dr.New Albany, Ohio 43054
(614) 855 - 8532
New Albany Links' Website
Maximum Wedding Size
125 / 300 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Inside or patio
Parking
Free parking
Outside Caterers
No
New Albany Links Wedding Receptions
The centerpiece of a New Albany Links wedding is the large reception tent, and it's worth understanding what makes it different from what most people picture when they hear "tent wedding."
This isn't a temporary structure thrown up for your event. It's a permanent, beautifully appointed tent venue with full lighting, a dance floor, and elegant finishing details that make it feel as polished as any indoor ballroom — while still delivering the open-air feel that draws couples to this venue in the first place. On a warm summer evening with the lights strung overhead and the golf course visible beyond the edges, it's a genuinely magical setting.
For smaller receptions up to 125 guests, the indoor clubhouse provides a comfortable, traditional country club atmosphere. For larger events up to 300 guests, the tent is the main event. The two options give New Albany Links a flexibility that many golf course venues lack.
The venue is located in New Albany — one of the most upscale and scenic communities in Central Ohio — which means your guests are arriving in a setting that already feels like a special occasion before they even walk in.
Preferred Wedding Vendors At The New Albany Links
Wedding Ceremonies At The New Albany Links
The ceremony patio behind the clubhouse is the most popular choice, and it's a strong one. The space offers the privacy of a secluded outdoor setting while keeping logistics simple for guests — they can enjoy a pre-ceremony drink, take a short walk to the ceremony patio, and then transition directly into the cocktail hour before moving to the tent for the reception. The entire flow of the day feels natural and unhurried.
The ceremony area also benefits from the natural beauty of the golf course surroundings — mature trees, open fairways, and the kind of landscaping that photographs beautifully in any season. Your officiant won't be competing with the backdrop.
If weather becomes a factor, the tent's side panels work effectively to keep out rain and wind, which means your rain plan does not require a complete venue pivot.
Wedding Pictures At The New Albany Links
New Albany Links is a photographer's favorite for outdoor wedding photography, and it's not hard to see why. The golf course fairways, natural light, and open landscape provide a clean, uncluttered backdrop that lets the couple be the focus of every shot.
The ceremony patio area works well for both formal portraits and candid ceremony shots. The tent itself, once lit up for the reception, creates a warm and dramatic evening photography setting — especially for first dance and reception coverage.
The New Albany area itself is also worth noting for photography. The community is beautifully maintained, and if your photographer wants to venture just slightly off the property for engagement-style shots before the reception begins, the surroundings are ideal.
Don't overlook the transition moments either — guests walking from ceremony to cocktail hour, the wedding party stepping out of the clubhouse, the first look at the lit tent as evening falls. These are the shots that end up in the frame on the wall.
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Inside Advice About At The New Albany Links
A few practical things worth knowing before your wedding day:
The tent sides work well in rain, but ask the venue to have them secured before guests arrive if the forecast looks uncertain. Better to have them closed and open them if the weather clears than to scramble mid-event.
Temperature matters for tent events. Even in summer, Ohio evenings can cool down after 9 PM. Ask the venue to turn on the tent heaters early — at least an hour before guests move into that space — so the temperature is comfortable when they arrive rather than playing catch-up.
New Albany is close to Easton Town Center, which means there are strong hotel options for out-of-town guests within a very short drive. This makes the logistics of a destination-style wedding significantly easier.
The free parking on site is a genuine guest experience win — especially for larger weddings where parking logistics can become a headache at other venues.
If you're doing a summer or early fall wedding, the tent's open sides at sunset create a beautiful golden-hour lighting effect that happens naturally around cocktail hour. Worth timing your photography around if possible.
New Albany Links Golf Club Wedding FAQs
How many guests can New Albany Links accommodate for a wedding? New Albany Links can accommodate up to 125 guests in the indoor clubhouse, or up to 300 guests in the outdoor reception tent.
Can you have a ceremony and reception at New Albany Links? Yes. The ceremony patio behind the clubhouse is a popular outdoor ceremony space, with easy flow into cocktail hour and the reception tent.
Does New Albany Links allow outside caterers? No, catering is provided in-house.
Is there parking at New Albany Links for wedding guests? Yes, free parking is available on site.
What is the reception tent like at New Albany Links? The tent is a permanent, fully appointed structure with lighting, a dance floor, and elegant finishes. It delivers an outdoor atmosphere while protecting guests from weather. The tent sides can be closed in rain or opened on clear evenings.
What makes New Albany Links unique compared to other Columbus wedding venues? The combination of a genuine outdoor tent reception experience, a beautiful ceremony patio, golf course scenery, and a location in one of Central Ohio's most scenic communities makes New Albany Links a standout option for couples who want something different from a traditional ballroom wedding.