Weddings At The Westin Columbus
Westin Columbus
The Westin Columbus has one of the most beautiful ballrooms in Central Ohio and great rooms for your guests to enjoy their stay
Westin Columbus Weddings
Westin Columbus – Elegant Downtown Wedding Venue
A Historic Ballroom for Timeless Celebrations
If you’re dreaming of a luxurious downtown Columbus wedding, the Westin Great Southern Columbus offers one of the most breathtaking ballrooms in Central Ohio and maybe the entire state. Known as the McKinley Ballroom, this historic space blends timeless architecture with modern amenities for a truly unforgettable reception.
Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, the Westin is perfect for couples who want convenience, elegance, and a guest experience they’ll never forget.
The Westin Columbus
310 South High StreetColumbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 228 - 3800
Westin Columbus' Website
Maximum Wedding Size
300 Guests
Ceremony Sites
In the ballroom
Parking
Valet & garage
Outside Caterers
No
Hotel Rooms
189 rooms
Why Couples Love Weddings at the Westin Columbus
The McKinley Ballroom is a showstopper — stained glass windows, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, Carrera white marble floors, and soaring ceilings create an atmosphere that needs minimal extra décor. Natural light floods the room during the day, while soft evening lighting adds a romantic glow at night.
The ballroom can hold up to 300 guests for your reception. Today this classy and elegant ballroom is used to create absolutely magical wedding ceremonies and receptions for Central Ohio couples!
Its timeless decor offers with stunning original stained glass, lots of nature lighting, magnificent floor to ceiling mirrors and windows, and Carrera white marble floors.
Having your reception at a hotel offers many conveniences. After your incredible reception, the new couple can retire to your complimentary wedding night suite. Your family and wedding guests from out of town may also enjoy the advantage of preferred guest room rates for the evening.
If you are looking for a beautiful and elegant ballroom for your reception, you simply must visit the Westin Columbus. The staff at this venue is also among the best in Central Ohio.
Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Westin Columbus
Wedding Ceremonies At The Westin Columbus
Don’t think for a minute that you can only use this beautiful ballroom just for your reception! The Westin Downtown Columbus can provide everything that you need for your wedding day in-house. In addition to the ultimate reception, you will also have the option of having a beautiful ceremony in the Grand Ballroom or the more intimate Seneca Room.
So if you are considering having your reception and ceremony at the Westin, here is what typically happens.
The ceremony space will be in two-thirds of the ballroom. Your actual ceremony will occur at the front of the ballroom - ie the High Street side of the ballroom.
There is a large section of white draping that the bride and bridesmaids ‘hide behind’. Not only does this hide part of the room from view, but it also makes for a dramatic entrance.
Once the ceremony is completed, your guests will go out to the lobby for the cocktail hour. While this is happening, the staff will begin to change the ballroom over for your reception. During this time the wedding party is often getting pictures taken.
Your guests will then come back into the ballroom for the reception where you can be assured of having a wonderful time for your family and guests.
Picture-Perfect Moments At The Westin Columbus
Photographers (of course brides and grooms) love this venue for its architectural beauty and natural light. Some of the most striking shots include couples framed by stained glass, reflected in the ballroom’s mirrors, or enjoying quiet moments on the grand staircase.
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So if you’re not too tired to hear this for the 100th time on this post, the ballroom is really beautiful. You typically don’t have to do too much extra decor in this ballroom, which is really nice bonus. Having said that, lets start off with some decor thoughts.
On the floral side, tall centerpieces work very well in this room with its very high ceilings.
We see a lot of soft pastel colors being used in the ballroom. But don’t be afraid of using a bolder and perhaps a bit darker color to make your reception stand apart.
If you are considering having decor lighting for your reception, the columns in the ballroom are the perfect focal point. This can really enhance the look of the ballroom.
Finally, here are some thoughts about the actual hotel from the point of view of you and your guests.
The actual hotel rooms are unique too. Most hotel rooms are all the same design - very basic. But the Westin is so unique that there is a wide difference in some of the rooms. Some of smaller and actually quite quaint. But others (especially the corner rooms) can be very large.
Another nice thing about this venue is that they usually only have one wedding happening at any given time. That means you can almost always be assured of having their full attention. For Saturday weddings, there are typically two time periods available. You can have the ballroom from noon - 5PM or from 7PM- Midnight. You can of course get the ballroom for the entire day.
Preferred Vendors At The Westin Columbus
The Westin’s curated vendor list includes some of the most experienced Central Ohio wedding professionals — vendors who know the space well, ensuring your day runs smoothly.
Why Choose the Westin Columbus for Your Wedding
So yeah…. the ballroom is the main attraction. But if you want historic elegance, modern comfort, and downtown convenience, the Westin Columbus delivers it all. With a stunning ballroom, attentive staff, and guest-friendly amenities, it’s no wonder so many couples choose this venue for their big day.
Renaissance Columbus
A large hotel ballroom that also has a rooftop terrace with views of Capitol Square and downtown Columbus.
Weddings At The
Renaissance Columbus
With the Renaissance Columbus you have one of the largest ballroom in Central Ohio, and also have a rooftop patio that can be used for cocktail hour or even your ceremony.
The Renaissance Columbus
50 N 3rd StreetColumbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 228-5050
Venue Website
Maximum Wedding Size
750 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Rooftop patio and ballrooms
Parking
Valet and street
Hotel Rooms
376 rooms
Renaissance Columbus Wedding Receptions
This venue is a premier downtown hotel with so many unique options for wedding receptions.
The ballroom is one of the best and largest in Central Ohio. You have very high ceilings and very beautiful chandeliers. Also some very unique full lengths mirrors that ring the ballroom.
They have a very large foyer surrounding the ballroom. This is a great place to have your cocktail hour. They can put a bar out there which is great for your guests to enjoy.
You have the great location being in the heart of downtown Columbus. Its close to many things that your guests will enjoy.
Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Renaissance Columbus
Wedding Ceremonies At The Renaissance Columbus
The pool deck provides a breathtaking view of the downtown for your ceremony. Its quite spacious and lends itself to ceremonies.
But if thats not an option to you on your wedding day, there is enough space in the ballroom to easily handle your ceremony. They can often split the ballroom up into smaller sections for your ceremony. Then have your guests move into the foyer for the cocktail hour.
Wedding Pictures At The Renaissance Columbus
You can get some amazing pictures on the rooftop terrace. Even if you don’t have your ceremony out there we would highly suggest you get some wedding party pictures out there if the weather is good.
As you can see from the pictures here, the rooftop and pool area are very popular places to get pictures taken. These can be some of the best pictures you can get with your wedding party on your special day.
One of the big advantage of this venue is the downtown location which allows you to easily get some pictures in that immediate area. So you can get to the Ohio Statehouse if you’d want because its a short walk. You can also take a short ride across the river to get some skyline shots.
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Consider decor lighting / uplighting fixtures for this ballroom. They look really great here and will make your reception really stand out.
Your guests will like the central location and the awesome hotel bar. You will often see after-parties continued in the bar after a rehearsal dinner or wedding reception. There are also several other downtown bars within walking distance.
Outside of the bar scene, your guests can enjoy visiting the State House and walking along the river.
The hotel has wonderful Presidential Suites. It is big enough for several people to get ready in.
Bryn Du Mansion
Located in Granville Ohio, Bryn Du offers different venues for a wide variety of selection for weddings.
Weddings At The
Bryn Du Mansion
The Bryn Du Mansion
537 Jones Rd NEGranville, OH 43023
(740) 587 - 7053
Venue Website
Maximum Wedding Size
300 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Inside and outside
Parking
Free & Plentiful
Outside Caterers
Yes
Located on 52 beautiful acres in Granville, Ohio, the Bryn Du Mansion is rich in history. This magnificent estate was originally built in 1865. In 2002, the property was purchased by the Village of Granville to serve as an event center for the community.
Bryn Du Mansion Wedding Receptions
Because this beautiful estate has retained almost all of its original charm, it has become a highly sought-after locations for weddings in the area.
With such a vast estate its easy to see that this incredible property has multiple venues on site that make it ideal for every style and size wedding.
The Historical Mansion: The historic mansion serves as the estate's centerpiece and it has maintained its classic decor throughout. There are multiple rooms that can be utilized for either an intimate reception or a romantic ceremony.
The Living Room can accommodate up to 100 people. The Dining Room can seat up to 62.
A spacious front patio (with a great view) is ideal for larger parties of over 200 guests and the rear patio can accommodate 100 people. There’s also a level area around the great lawn is also an ideal spot for a tent that can accommodate a large reception.
The Field House: Then there is the 7,200 square foot field house. Its equipped with beautiful hardwood floors and an impressive cathedral ceiling making it ideal for larger parties of up to 350 guests. An additional patio space above the main level can accommodate up to 350 people and can be used for either a pre-reception cocktail hour or as an entertainment area.
Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Bryn Du Mansion
Wedding Ceremonies At The Bryn Du Mansion
With so many acres available you there’s no surprise that there are multi options for you to have your ceremony here too. There are so outdoor spaces that can also be used for ceremonies as well as receptions.
For example you can get married on the patio and held your reception inside the field house.
Wedding Pictures At The Bryn Du Mansion
When you the lush outdoor space with tons of mature trees and other historical buildings, you will have a lot of great pictures!
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The Mansion is the rustic Victorian slice of heaven which is obvious in most of the pictures. The Bryn Du Mansion gives you an amazing and stunning backdrop for your wedding because of the historical touches, architecture, and amazing features that it has to offer. The mansion has a classy but still approachable vibe that many couples are looking for.
With its high ceilings, you can get some great shots that are ‘looking down’ on your dance floor.
Then you have all the great outside shots.
There is SO MUCH to choose from.
Information About Bryn Du Mansion Wedding Receptions
There are two different locations to have your reception, the field house and the mansion. But don’t worry about another wedding interfering with yours. Two events at the same time will not interfere with each other because they are far enough part that you won’t even know the other wedding is taking place.
Bryn Du is a venue that allows you to be creative, bring in our own vendors, and also requires a true DIY mindset to bring our vision to life.
The fieldhouse is a beautiful room with wood walls and a high ceiling. You can decorate it with a ton of lights to make it looked amazing that evening.
Inside the Mansion there are bridal salon upstairs. These rooms make a nice escape for the bride and sisters with mirrors, changing areas, or just a small space to lounge and catch breath.
The best part about the mansion is the view. There is a large polo field in front of the mansion, side gardens and many beautiful buildings on the property that make for amazing pictures.
Here’s the bottom line, you will be hard pressed to find other historical venue that offers you this unique combination of space, flexibility, value or beauty.
The Vue
Make your Columbus wedding reception a truly memorable experience in an incredible urban setting,
Weddings At The Vue
If you are looking for a venue that does not feel like a traditional hotel ballroom, but instead has a trendy downtown vibe, then The Vue might be exactly what you are looking for.
The Vue
95 Liberty StreetColumbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 454-1877
Venue Website
Maximum Wedding Size
250 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Inside and outside
Parking
Free & Plentiful
Outside Caterers
No
The Vue Wedding Receptions
The Vue is a one of the best locations in Central Ohio for an unforgettable urban wedding. It is located just outside downtown in the Brewery District. This cool industrial style space has created a modern, inviting, and interactive venue.
Inside the building you will find an industrial/green space that can host both ceremony and reception.
This venue looks great without any additional decorating on the part of the customer. With great flexibility you can really do almost anything you want with the space and transform it into your dream reception!
You will find great backdrops for pictures both inside The Vue and in the outdoor areas surrounding the building. There is a beautiful outside patio featuring great views of historic buildings and the downtown Columbus skyline.
The venue is beautiful and you can’t beat the location if you are having a downtown wedding!
Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Vue
Wedding Ceremonies At The Vue
The Vue has two rooms so its realy easy for you to have your ceremony in one of the rooms, then have your cocktail in the other, and then finally have your reception back in the first one.
Wedding Pictures At The Vue
As you look at the various pictures on this page you quickly realize that Vue has a modern, yet urban feel to it. And its very easy for you to transform it into whatever you want!!
While you have the very cool industrial themed places to take pictures, you aren’t too far from some of the nicer parks and green areas in the downtown area. There are walkable photography opportunities for beautiful photos onsite and around historic Brewery District. Downtown isn’t too far away either.
Their incredible bridal suite is such an adorable place to take pictures and outside really gives you an urban feel for your photos.
We are betting that you will love the pictures that you get outside on the front patio in front of the flowers and out on the street as well.
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Important Information About At The Vue For Your Reception
The biggest plus for this venue is that they allow you to bring in your own alcohol. This can of course save you quite a bit of money.
There is also a beautiful bridal suite loft upstairs with couches which is really nice for the bridesmaids to hang out at with a vanity and full length mirror. This is available to the wedding party 2 hours before the guests arrive and its a real bonus.
This venue is in close proximity to trendy hotels and restaurant/bars in the Brewery District which is great for your guests to go and enjoy after your reception.
The Vue is also offer highly customizable with adjustable lighting settings and decor options. For example, you have the option of adding the bistro lights throughout the ceiling which really softens everything in the room.
There is very convenient parking options which makes it easier for your guests.
Lastly there are two rooms so cocktail conversations can continue after dancing starts in the other room.
Sheraton Capital Square
This hotel venue is in the heart of downtown Columbus with an array of unique options for receptions.
Weddings At The Sheraton Capital Square
The Sheraton Capital Square is a very unique hotel wedding venue situated in the very heart of downtown Columbus that offers couples surprises that aren’t too well known!
The Sheraton Capital Square
75 E State StreetColumbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 228 - 1234
Venue Website
Maximum Wedding Size
400 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Various ballroomms
Parking
Valet & garage
Hotel Rooms
500 rooms
Outside Caterers
No
Sheraton Capital Square Wedding Receptions
The Sheraton has one of the larger hotel ballrooms in Central Ohio - the Governor’s Ballroom which is located on the second floor.
Just outside this ballroom is a large and nice foyer for your cocktail hour. You can have a grand piano and a large bar in this area for your guests to enjoyu.
The ballroom is quite large as it can hold up to 400 guests. It really is one of the larger ballrooms in Central Ohio.
If you can add some decor lighting the ballroom looks even better.
But don’t think this venue can only hold large weddings. There are several other ballrooms that can easily handle a smaller crowd. These ballrooms are located on the first floor.
The hotel is located in a premier spot in downtown Columbus. It’s across the street from the Ohio Statehouse and The Capital Square. Your guests will be a short uber to the great restaurants and bars in the short north and the arena district.
Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Sheraton Capital Square
Wedding Ceremonies At The Sheraton Capital Square
You might assume that since this hotel is located in the middle of downtown Columbus that there isn’t any outdoor spaces for your ceremony.
You would be mistaken.
The Sheridan has the the outside Derby Court which is facing the Ohio Statehouse. Despite being on a downtown street, it gives you a good amount of privacy. This area also makes for a nice cocktail area.
This makes for some great pictures of the statehouse in the background.
Wedding Pictures At The Sheraton Capital Square
With the great downtown location you can easily get some great pictures.
As mentioned already, the Ohio Statehouse is right across the street. Pictures will be impressive both inside and outside.
Another location is the original post office, which is now a law office, just across the street from the main entrance. This building has an impressive facade for pictures.
The last great location isn’t as well known. On the 20th floor there is a small outdoor patio that overlooks the statehouse. You can get some cool pictures of the two of you looking down over the Capital Square.
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The Presidential Suites up on the top floor of the hotel are one of the largest in the city and have the most incredible view of the downtown capital square area.
The rooftop patio photo is a total surprise for this location. The view was amazing and it just a great setting. You can even have a small welcome party up there.
Its super easy so get to some great picture locations without having to drive anywhere.
Nationwide Hotel & Conference
This venue’s village-like setting on 15-acre property and elegant event space that is perfectly customizable
Weddings At The
Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
The Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center is an elegant hotel in Lewis Center set in a village-like 15-acre property. This gives you the feeling of secluded ambience that is ideal for your reception but at the same time offers so many wonderful options.
The Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
100 Green Meadows Dr SLewis Center, Ohio 43035
(614) 880-4300
Venue Website
Maximum Wedding Size
350 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Inside and outside
Parking
Parking lots
Hotel Rooms
192 rooms
Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center Wedding Receptions
The entire 15 acres venue is beautiful and your guests will love that everything will be able to be in one place: the rehearsal dinner, the ceremony, reception and a place to sleep.
Nationwide offers three different venues to hold your wedding. Each of them have a completely different feel to them too.
The Edgewater Room can hold up to 225 guests with a dance floor. The room is surrounded by windows on three sides that overlooks the pond. There is also a large patio. The main room also has a large fireplace that is a centerpiece. This is a great place to put your momentos for your reception.
You have two other ballrooms that both feature a beautiful atrium to enjoy cocktails & hors d’oeuvres. You also get a nice courtyard and a private green room.
The Grand Ballroom features exposed brick walls and can comfortably seat 350 guests with a dance floor.
While the NothPointe Ballroom is your classic ballroom for 225 guests with a dance floor.
Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
Wedding Ceremonies At The Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
Nationwide has a campus-like setting that provides a stunning outdoor wedding space in Columbus for ceremonies, receptions and photographs. You have buildings with graceful Georgian architecture, quaint cobblestone footpaths and endless natural beauty. When you add in the great indoor places for your ceremony, you have several different options - all of them are great!
Wedding Pictures At The Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
Another perk with the beauty of the 15 acres - you don't even need to travel to get good pictures! (But if you do, Highbanks Metropark is literally across the street for more awesome scenery).
You can get some really great pictures from the patio that overlooks the lake with lit fountains, a MUST for photos.
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A big perk for your guests isn’t usually mentioned. They have a bar known as “The Pub” on site. This is a fun place for your guests to go to for the after party! Expect your guests to go there if they don't want to call it a night quite so early. If your guests are spending the night at the property, they can even walk home.
The hotel features has really nice amenities for your guests like indoor and outdoor pools, a wellness center, and complimentary parking.
Don't forget uplighting, and perhaps candle lighting to help set your reception apart.