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Hilton Easton

Located in the heart of the Easton district, The Hilton Columbus At Easton offers multiple ballrooms for weddings - including one of the largest in Central Ohio.

Weddings At The
Hilton Columbus At Easton

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Are you looking for the perfect wedding venue that gives your guests and the wedding party access to a thriving location all while enjoying the charm and style of a luxury hotel? If so the Hilton Columbus At Easton should be on your list to visit.

The Hilton Columbus At Easton

3900 Chagrin Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 414 - 5000
Hilton Easton's Website


Maximum Wedding Size
800 Guests

Ceremony Sites
Multiple ballrooms

Parking
Valet & self

Outside Caterers
No

Hotel Rooms
345 rooms

Hilton Easton Columbus Wedding Receptions

The Hilton Columbus at Easton is a seven-story, 345 room upscale hotel that includes 39,000 square feet of conference and wedding venue located in incredible Easton Town Center. This hotel was built in a style reminiscent of a stately manor home with a Georgian Revival-style brick exterior and a grand cupola as its centerpiece.

The interior of this full-service hotel was completely redesigned in 2017 and now offers some of the nicest hotel rooms in the city that your guests will really enjoy.

The four ballrooms were also redesigned and makes the hotel ideal for any size wedding event, whether it be an intimate ceremony or a large-scale wedding reception.

  • The Easton Grand Ballroom is the largest space on the property can hold up to 800 guests for a wedding.

  • The Regent Ballroom can hold up to 300 guest. The room can also be broken up into three smaller spaces to accommodate a small ceremony and an intimate seated reception.

  • The Juniper Room can hold up to 130 people for a seated banquet.

  • The Columbus room, the newest venue space, has lots of natural light that can seat up to 80 wedding reception guests or 125 for a ceremony. 

In addition to the four main event spaces, there are also over 8,000 square feet that can be used for cocktail hours or post-wedding festivities.

 
 

Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Hilton Easton


Wedding Ceremonies At The Hilton Easton

With all the different ballrooms available at the Hilton Easton, you’ve got a wide variety of locations to have your wedding ceremony.

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Many times your ceremony will be held in the same room as your reception. Your guests will then move into the large foyers to enjoy the cocktail hour while the hotel staff is ‘flipping’ the room.

Once you get back from having your pictures taken, the staff will once again open the doors to your ballroom which will be set for your reception to begin.

Wedding Pictures At The Hilton Easton

The ballrooms are beautiful of course, as is the entire hotel - especially since its been remodeled. You do have the large roman pillars that is in the picture at the top of this page. That makes for a dramatic picture.

You also have quick and easy access to the Easton Town Center for pictures. So you can get your pictures at the fountains if you’d like.

The hallways to the ballrooms have great natural lighting from the windows for pictures as well!

 

Bonus Tips For Hilton Columbus At Easton Wedding Receptions

NOT JUST FOR LARGE WEDDINGS! Don’t think that this venue is too large for your wedding. There are several rooms that can easily handle smaller weddings. In fact one of the newest ballrooms is perfect for the smaller receptions.

The staff at the Hilton Easton is one of the very best in Central Ohio. Most of them have been at this venue for years and they are knowledgeable on how to make your wedding a success.


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Renaissance Westerville Hotel

A new hotel venue with a great location for out of town guests to enjoy.

Weddings At The
Renaissance Westerville-Polaris Hotel

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This new venue makes it easy for you to bring in a lot of out-of-town guests into a beautiful new hotel situated in a really nice area of Westerville / Polaris area.

The Renaissance Westerville-Polaris Hotel

409 Altair Pkwy
Westerville, Ohio 43082
(614) 882-6800
Venue Website


Maximum Wedding Size
700 Guests

Ceremony Sites
Several ballrooms

Parking
Valet & free parking

Outside Caterers
No

Hotel Rooms
214 rooms

Renaissance Westerville-Polaris Hotel Wedding Receptions

The Renaissance Westerville offers guests views of the adjacent lake through floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as nature-inspired finishes, outdoor areas with firepits, a walking path and seating along a spacious patio that extends across the back of the hotel.

Embrace the modern lake house feel, surrounded by natural light, and the picturesque beauty of our flexible outdoor ceremony space, a perfect place for wedding day photos

 
 
 

Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Renaissance Westerville-Polaris Hotel


Wedding Ceremonies At The Renaissance Westerville-Polaris Hotel

One of the most popular options for the ceremony is to have it on the backside of the hotel by the large pond. It gives you a very unique feel of the green grass, the cool of the pond, and yet having the hotel next to you.

Wedding Pictures At The Renaissance Westerville-Polaris Hotel

You have great options for pictures, either inside or outside. Start off with the large pond area behind the pool.

And the inside of the building also offers several different spots to have great pictures. You have floor to ceiling windows overlooking the rear of the property.

 

Insider Tips For The Renaissance Westerville-Polaris Hotel

This hotel is in a newer area of Westerville / Polaris. Its really easy for your out of town guests to access and then of course if gives them a great (new) hotel room to stay in. Its a total win-win.

The brand new Top Golf is very close by which makes for either a great after party or rehearsal party.

There is a wide selection of great restaurants for your guests to enjoy at the Polaris area.


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Grand Event Center

The Grand is a dynamic space that offers a fresh approach to your wedding with desired amenities and modern style in a vibrant area

Weddings At The
Grand Event Center

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Located in the heart one of Columbus’ most vibrant areas (the Grandview Yards), The Grand is a convenient urban central location is unlike anything else you’ll find in Columbus.

The Grand Event Center

820 Goodale Boulevard
Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 453-4300
Venue Website


Maximum Wedding Size
350 Guests

Ceremony Sites
Inside or outside patio

Parking
Large parking garage

Grand Event Center Wedding Receptions

The Grand is a dynamic space that offers a fresh approach to your wedding. Its a wonderful blank slate that is easily transformed into a space that’s exclusive to you and your reception, but at the same time offers wonderful extras that your guests will enjoy.

This venue makes a stunning, yet inviting first impression. Its clean and bright, and has multiple dynamic spaces with a modern décor and open layout. 

For the start of your special day, there is an intimate reception for your guests. They have a very cozy outdoor courtyard with fire pit and additional seating. This is a great place to have your ceremony and / or your cocktail hour.

There is a very large foyer area which is nice for a cocktail hour with a clean open feel to it. There are also smaller rooms off to the side that can be used by the wedding party.

The highlights is of course the beautiful 4,000 square foot ballroom flooded with warm, natural light. There is a new feel to the ballroom and it features large windows around the room.

This is a spectacular venue for a wedding reception! The space is modern and contemporary, and very spacious.

 
 

Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Grand Event Center


Wedding Ceremonies At The Grand Event Center

While you can have the perfect ceremony inside, the outside patio is usually the preferred location of wedding ceremonies at The Grand. That is because its a REALLY nice place.

When you have that great weather day for your wedding ceremony it will be a wonderful location. Your guests will be able to enjoy the patio during our wedding ceremony as well as the cocktail hour.

Wedding Pictures At The Grand Event Center

The Grand provides a blank canvas ready to transform into your dream wedding and makes it a cool place for pictures.

The Grand is just steps from some favorite wedding photo locations, making it an ideal spot for both your wedding party and guests.

 
 

Information About Weddings At The Grand Event Center

The venue itself is beautiful, you will love the modern feel which makes it easier to keep your decorations/florals simple!

If you are having a large number of guests from out of town (or out of state), it will be really easy to have everything in one place - the hotel, the parking, and of course the reception site. It makes their visit to Columbus easy.

Your guests will also love using the patio for your cocktail hour.

There are multiple places for your guests to continue the after party within walking distance of the venue and the attached hotel.

Parking for this venue is really easy for your guests too. There is a complimentary parking in attached 500-space garage.


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Ohio Union

The perfect wedding venue for Buckeyes is located on The Ohio State campus can hold some of the largest weddings in Central Ohio.

Weddings At The
Ohio Union

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While the Ohio Union is the ultimate venue for Buckeye fans, its also just a great venue that offers several different rooms.

The Ohio Union

1739 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292 - 5200
Venue Website


Maximum Wedding Size
350+ Guests

Ceremony Sites
Inside

Parking
Garage Next Door

Outside Caterers
No

The Ohio Union Wedding Receptions

While its not the only room to have a wedding reception in, the Archie Griffin Ballroom is jewel of The Ohio Union. This ballroom also happens to be one of the largest in Central Ohio and can hold over 350 guests!

The Performance Hall is also a very popular room for weddings. While its not quite as large, this has a large stage which overlooks the entire room.

Both of these ballrooms have large video screens that are hidden from view. But if you want to use them for showing off a memory video, it makes it very easy to do so.

 
 

Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Ohio Union


Wedding Ceremonies At The Ohio Union

With such a large venue you will have several different options avialable to host your wedding ceremony. You can also have your ceremony close to Mirror Lake which would make it a very short (and pleasant) stroll from the Ohio Union.

You also have the option of having your ceremony inside the Ohio Union. There are multiple rooms that you can use for your ceremony of course. If you want to have the same room for both your ceremony and reception, your guests can enjoy their cocktail hour in the foyers.

Wedding Pictures At The Ohio Union

Is there any better place to get wedding pictures than the Ohio Union if you are a Buckeye fan? (OK lets exclude Ohio Stadium from this debate LOL)

There are just so many great places to have your wedding pictures taken because there subtle and obvious reference to Ohio State. So you can get your picture taken with the bronze Brutus, or you can pose on the great seal!

The OSU Oval / Mirror Lake is also a very quick walk from this venue which makes its so great for pictures.

 

Insider Information About At The Ohio Union

There are some restrictions on weddings during the summer and when school is not in session. So if you are considering those dates you will need to check with the Ohio Union in advance.

You should also be aware of the OSU football schedule when considering the Ohio Union.

You have several very nice hotels not too far from the Ohio Union. You can go south and get to the downtown area. Or if you go west you can get the Grandview area. Both are great options because they are close by.


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Blackwell Inn

A modern hotel venue located in the heart of THE Ohio State campus

Weddings At The
Blackwell Inn

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The Blackwell Inn is the only hotel on the grounds of the Ohio State University campus. Its classic and modern touches makes it a wonderful venue for Buckeye fans.

The Blackwell Inn

2110 Tuttle Park Place
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 247 - 4000
Venue Website


Maximum Wedding Size
300 Guests

Ceremony Sites
Inside and outside

Parking
Valet & Garage

Outside Caterers
No

Hotel Rooms
151 rooms

Blackwell Inn Wedding Receptions

With its premier location, The Blackwell Inn makes it easy for your guests to enjoy the comforts of a hotel along with excitement and beauty of the OSU campus. You and your guest will absolutely love having your ceremony, reception, and hotel block all in the same place. This is a HUGE perk for this venue. 

Hold weddings of all sizes indoors or outdoors, including intimate gatherings and large receptions for up to 275 guests in the ballroom. 

However The Blackwell Inn can do even more! You can have an outdoor tent wedding reception here. There is a large patio area just behind the hotel. Its often used for a cool outdoor cocktail hour, but a tent can be placed there.

The Blackwell is a beautiful venue and it give you a really fun area around it to scheduled a break for pictures while your guests have the opportunity to explore the campus area close by.

 
 
 

Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Blackwell Inn


Wedding Ceremonies At The Blackwell Inn

Of course you can have your ceremony in the beautiful ballroom. Your guests will then move to foyer while the staff re-sets for your reception. This is a very nice option.

But you can also have your ceremony outside on the patio that is behind the hotel. This gives you the best of both worlds, a wonderful outside ceremony and then a fun reception in the ballroom.

Wedding Pictures At The Blackwell Inn

Another big bonus for this venue is that you can take wedding photos with the Ohio stadium in the background, or get a shot of the wedding party posing on the OSU oval. Basically any OSU campus picture is just a short walk from the venue.

 
 

More Information About At The Blackwell Inn Weddings

So you would think that this wouldn’t have to be mentioned if you are even somewhat familiar with the location….but this venue NOT available for home OSU football weekends. LOL.

If its available, make sure you get the presidential suite. It is complimentary the night of the wedding, as long as it is available. If you also reserved it the night before your reception it will also give the wedding party a place to get ready the day of the wedding. Once again its these sort of items that makes things easier for you and your wedding party.

There's a range of places for people to hang out while still being part of your reception. You have the ballroom of course, the patio out back, the large foyer, and even the bar area with nice couches. Because there is so much room and different options, the Blackwell Inn is perfect for accommodating hors d'oeuvres/cocktail hour, outdoor area for guests to mingle and the ballroom to celebrate.


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Walter's Commons

On the grounds of St. Charles Preparatory School, this venue can seat up to 600 guests and features an open ceiling and a dramatic staircase

Weddings At The
Walter's Commons

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The Walter’s Commons is one of the largest venues in Central Ohio and has very unique architecture.

The Walter's Commons

2010 E Broad Street
Bexley, OH 43209

Maximum Wedding Size
500 Guests

Ceremony Sites
Inside

Parking
Free Private Lots

Outside Caterers
Yes

Walter's Commons Wedding Receptions

One of the larger ballrooms in the Central Ohio area the Walter Commons with a sky-high ceilings, natural light, brick walls, grand staircase, stained glass windows, and a large and open feel. Just perfect for fairy tale weddings.

The staircase is a very nice focal point. The wedding party is introduced from the top for a dramatic entrance.

 
 

Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Walter's Commons


Wedding Ceremonies At The Walter's Commons

Just as receptions, Walter’s Commons offer a spectacular setting for your ceremony. Most of the times the ceremony will take place at the foot of the stairs with a center aisle. There will be a lot of natural light under the glass ceiling.

Once again, the stairway makes for a dramatic entrance for your ceremony too as all your guests will be facing towards the stairs.

Your photographer can get some cool shots of your ceremony by standing on the second and third story platforms at the opposite end of the room.

Wedding Pictures At The Walter's Commons

As previously stated, there is a large platforms that over look the entire commons area. This offers you the advantage of being able to get a unique angle of your pictures. And this works for the celebration in addition to the ceremony.

Another very popular option is to use the large steps for a backdrop for your pictures. You can put the wedding party, or the newly weds - either way its a dramatic scene!

 

More Information About Weddings At The Walter's Commons

They have two large screens very tastefully hanging on either side of the stairs - this allows for you to put together a slide show that played on a loop during the reception. 

There is a huge parking lot for all of your guests along with a police officer on site to oversee the lot. 


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