Weddings At The Westin Columbus
Franklin Park Conservatory
Versatile venue options featuring soaring glass ceilings and indoor tropical gardens to a hand-hewn timber frame barn
Weddings At The
Franklin Park Conservatory
By DJ Rod of Buckeye Sounds | Columbus Wedding DJ & Founder of WedVenColumbus
If you're looking for a venue that can do it all (ceremony, reception, and catering) while having a unique, artsy atmosphere, look no further than the Franklin Park Conservatory.
The Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 E. Broad StreetColumbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 715-8100
Venue Website
Maximum Wedding Size
200 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Inside and outside
Parking
Large & plentiful
Outside Caterers
Approved list
Franklin Park Conservatory Wedding Receptions
It doesn’t matter whether you plan to have a small, intimate gathering or a lavish, large wedding, this Central Ohio venue can do it all!
Because of the size of the park, there are several different locations at this venue to have your reception and your ceremony. That’s what makes it so flexible.
The Grand Atrium, which features slate tile floors and plant-draped pillars, is the largest indoor space at the Conservatory. This venue is remarkably versatile, making it ideal for cocktail receptions and seated dinners. It can hold 500 guests for cocktails and 250 people for dinner.
The Zen Terrace, which is a rooftop venue with an Asian theme, is included with the Grand Atrium. Featured is a bubbling fountain, along with an elegant wall and artwork by Dale Chihuly, which can serve as a lovely photo backdrop. It can also be used for a wedding ceremony.
Many couples choose The Veridian for their receptions. This venue is known for its gorgeous tropical plants and glass door that ushers guests into the enchanting Brides' Garden. It makes a perfect room for smaller, intimate receptions and can hold 200 guests for cocktails and 130 people for dinner.
The John F. Wolfe Palm House includes a double staircase for a bride to make her grand entrance. There are also steps that descend into a tropical garden with a Venetian fountain, along with large palms and an iron gazebo. Natural light streams into the room, thanks to the glass roof. It can house 250 people for cocktails and 190 guests for dinner.
Another unique venue is The Wells Barn, which is 200 years old and has a timber, hand-constructed frame. The Wells Barn can accommodate 320 guests for cocktails and 250 for dinner.
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Wedding Ceremonies At The Franklin Park Conservatory
If you want to have options for indoor and outdoor receptions, and have them both be beautiful, then the Franklin Park Conservatory is for you!
The Palm House is very unique. Its almost like your reception will be in a rain forest. And you have the steps leading down for a dramatic entrance.
Wedding Pictures At The Franklin Park Conservatory
The beautiful surroundings of the Conservatory can provide the two of you excellent photo opportunities. The plants/palms/flowers made a beautiful backdrop for your pictures.
The Chihuly exhibit also makes for an amazing back-drop.
Then you can walk around the beautiful grounds that have numerous place to get awesome pictures.
And as you can see from some of the pictures on this page, you can get incredible pictures at night in front of the building while it is lit up!
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The venue is absolutely stunning and little to no decorations are needed.
If its important to you to get married in a unique, outdoor setting, you should take a long look at the FPC.
There are bridal and groom suites were clean and spacious which will make it easy for you to relax and prepare.
The scenery and establishment screams class and sophistication. If this is what you are wanting, you would definitely love this place.
Your guest will really enjoyed being able to explore all the exhibits.
Marriott Columbus OSU
A sleek modern hotel with a beautiful ballroom on the edge of Ohio State campus — the natural choice for Buckeye couples and their guests.
Weddings At The
Marriott Columbus OSU
By DJ Rod of Buckeye Sounds | Columbus Wedding DJ & Founder of WedVenColumbus
Brand new hotel provides the perfect hub for your in-town and out-of-town guests to enjoy your wedding but also Central Ohio.
The Marriott Columbus OSU
3100 Olentangy River RoadColumbus, Ohio 43202
(614) 447 - 9777
Venue Website
Maximum Wedding Size
500 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Ballrooms
Parking
Free & valet
Hotel Rooms
235 rooms
Marriott Columbus OSU Wedding Receptions
This venue also offers a large ballroom and several unique places for pre or post receptions gatherings. Because of this, the Marriott Columbus University Area can accommodate any style and almost any size of wedding.
The ballroom is of course brand new and beautiful. The new ballroom has mostly neutral colors but has a modern flair with the chrome circular lighting.
There are some very nice outside patios and fire pit areas that could be great for a cocktail hour. Have your entertainment set a speaker out there so that you guests can enjoy some music in a cool setting.
Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Marriott Columbus OSU
Wedding Ceremonies At The Marriott Columbus OSU
With such a new hotel you know there are going to be lots of options for you to host your ceremony in addition to your reception. And the staff at this venue makes it really easy for you to do just that!
This hotel does offer a nice outside courtyard for your ceremony. It makes for a quick and easy transition to the ballroom for your reception.
You can hold your ceremony in the ballroom. Your guests can then move into the foyer for the cocktail hour while the staff re-sets the room for your reception.
Or you can have your ceremony in one of the smaller rooms. When these rooms are set up for ceremony seating you will find that they can hold quite a few people.
Wedding Pictures At The Marriott Columbus OSU
The hotel is only 5 minutes from the OSU campus, so if you want to get wedding pictures on the campus, this venue really makes it easy for you to do that!
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Having a reception during a home football weekend might be crowded at times, but if you want to combine OSU football with your reception, this would probably be the best venue for that. You are close enough to the campus, while still being away from it.
If the weather is nice, consider having your reception outside. This venue has a cool patio area that is perfect for ceremonies.
One of the really unique things for this new venue is the the hotel, and its salt water pool. I am not sure of how many salt water pools there are in Central Ohio.
Exchange
A contemporary event space with hardwood floors, raw stone details, and Scioto River views in Dublin's walkable Bridge Park neighborhood. Up to 500 guests.
Weddings At The
Exchange At Bridge Park
By DJ Rod of Buckeye Sounds | Columbus Wedding DJ & Founder of WedVenColumbus
If you're looking for a Dublin Ohio wedding venue that combines a genuine sense of place with a stunning, modern interior and one of the most walkable and vibrant neighborhoods in the Columbus area, The Exchange at Bridge Park deserves a serious look. Operated by Cameron Mitchell Premier Events — the hospitality group behind some of Columbus's most respected restaurants — The Exchange brings a level of food and service quality that sets it apart from most event-only venues in Central Ohio.
The Exchange
6520 Riverside Drive
Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 793-2263
Venue Website
Maximum Wedding Size
500 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Inside and patio
Parking
Garage parking
Outside Caterers
No
Hotel Rooms
Hotel next door
The Exchange Wedding Receptions
The Exchange is one of the larger wedding reception spaces in the Columbus area, accommodating up to 500 guests for a seated dinner — which puts it in rare company among Central Ohio venues that can handle truly large wedding receptions without feeling like a convention center.
The interior is contemporary and genuinely striking: hardwood floors, raw stone wall details, floor-to-ceiling windows, and modern chandeliers create a warm, upscale atmosphere that works beautifully both for large celebrations and for smaller, more intimate gatherings. The neutral color palette and open layout function as an excellent blank canvas — couples consistently note how easily the space transforms to match their vision, whether that's a formal black-tie reception or a relaxed, personalized celebration.
The outdoor patio is one of the Exchange's most loved features. Strung with hanging Edison lights and overlooking the Bridge Park neighborhood and Scioto River valley, it's a natural gathering spot for cocktail hour, outdoor ceremony setup, or an after-dinner escape for guests who want fresh air. On a warm evening, it's exceptional.
The AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Dublin is directly next door — which means your out-of-town guests have premium accommodation within steps of the venue. This is a genuinely significant convenience that takes logistical pressure off your planning.
Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Exchange
Wedding Ceremonies At The Exchange
The Exchange offers two solid ceremony options depending on your preference and the weather.
The outdoor patio is the more popular choice and delivers a beautiful setting with the Bridge Park neighborhood architecture, the Scioto River valley views, and the warm glow of the hanging lights above. The ceremony setup flows naturally into cocktail hour on the same patio, while the ballroom is prepared for the reception — making the guest experience seamless and unhurried.
If you prefer an indoor ceremony or if the weather doesn't cooperate, the ballroom itself provides a clean, elegant backdrop. After the ceremony, guests move to the large foyer for cocktail hour — a spacious and well-designed transitional space that doesn't feel like a holding area, but a genuine part of the celebration.
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The Exchange gives your photographer a strong variety of settings, and the Bridge Park neighborhood itself extends the options significantly.
Inside, the hardwood floors, raw stone walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows create a modern industrial aesthetic that photographs beautifully — warm, textured, and distinctive. The patio lighting in the evening creates a particularly romantic atmosphere for couple portraits.
Outside, Bridge Park Dublin is one of the most photogenic neighborhoods in the Columbus area. The pedestrian bridge over the Scioto River is a perennial favorite backdrop. The surrounding architecture — a mix of modern residential, retail, and hospitality buildings — provides clean, contemporary framing. Multiple photographers who've shot here note that you can easily get a full range of portrait styles — urban, waterfront, architectural, and green space — all within a few minutes' walk of the venue.
The AC Hotel lobby and common areas next door are also worth mentioning — the hotel's design-forward interior has been used by multiple photographers for creative indoor portraits, particularly in cold or rainy weather.
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A few things worth knowing:
Cameron Mitchell's food and service reputation is real. Multiple reviewers specifically mention the food as a highlight of the evening — this is a genuine differentiator compared to venues that rely on external caterers with variable quality.
The foyer is large enough for a full cocktail hour and doesn't feel like a waiting area. If your guest count or weather makes the patio impractical, the foyer cocktail hour still works well.
The Bridge Park area is excellent for after-party options. Pins Mechanical Co. is about a block away and is a perennial favorite. Multiple bars and restaurants are walkable for guests who want to continue the celebration after the reception ends.
The AC Hotel next door takes pressure off your out-of-town guest hotel coordination. Suggest it early in your planning process — it books up quickly for popular wedding dates.
The Exchange is located on Riverside Drive in Dublin, which is accessible from I-270 and puts you in a part of the Columbus area with consistently easy traffic and parking compared to downtown Columbus venues.
The Exchange At Bridge Park Wedding FAQs
How many guests can The Exchange at Bridge Park accommodate for a wedding? The Exchange accommodates up to 500 guests for a seated dinner reception, making it one of the largest wedding reception spaces in the Dublin and Columbus area.
Can you have a ceremony and reception at The Exchange at Bridge Park? Yes. The outdoor patio is the most popular ceremony location, with easy flow into cocktail hour and the ballroom reception. Indoor ceremony in the ballroom is also available.
Does The Exchange allow outside caterers? No. Catering is provided by Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, the hospitality group that operates the venue.
Is there a hotel near The Exchange at Bridge Park? Yes. The AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Dublin is directly adjacent to The Exchange, making it an ideal option for out-of-town wedding guests.
Is there parking at The Exchange for wedding guests? Yes, garage parking is available in the Bridge Park area.
What makes The Exchange unique compared to other Columbus wedding venues? The combination of Cameron Mitchell's culinary reputation, a 500-guest capacity, stunning Scioto River valley views, a walkable entertainment district for guests, and an attached hotel makes The Exchange one of the most complete wedding venue experiences in the Dublin and northwest Columbus area.
Jefferson Country Club
Over looking the golf course, this beautiful country club scan easily adjust for almost any sized wedding.
Weddings At The
Jefferson Country Club
By DJ Rod of Buckeye Sounds | Columbus Wedding DJ & Founder of WedVenColumbus
Available to both members and non-members, The Jefferson Country Club offers a large is ballroom that overlook a spectacular 18-hole championship golf course.
The Jefferson Country Club
7271 Jefferson Meadows Dr.Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 759 - 7500
Venue Website
Maximum Wedding Size
350 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Inside and outside
Parking
Parking Lot
Outside Caterers
No
Jefferson Country Club Wedding Receptions
The Grand Ballroom can hold up to 325 guests but it also divides into three separate ballrooms: the Fireside, the Palladio and the Monticello. So basically any sized reception will be a perfect fit.
It also offer a wonderful setting for ceremonies that over looks the golf course.
Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Jefferson Country Club
Wedding Ceremonies At The Jefferson Country Club
If you are wanting to have an outdoor wedding reception, the JCC can give you an incredible ceremony site that overlooks the pond.
JCC can accommodate either indoor and outdoor weddings. If you want your ceremony to be outdoors and it ended up raining most of the day they were able to move it to be indoors on short notice.
Wedding Pictures At The Jefferson Country Club
There are so many different locations both inside and outside to get perfect wedding pictures.
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The patio gives your guests the flexibility to have a conversation away from the dance floor if they wanted. There's also a fireplace in the room that the club can set up a couch and chairs around, which became a great place for the guys to hang out.
Columbus Museum Of Art
Say 'I do' among world-class art in the glass-ceilinged Derby Court or Sculpture Garden, then let your guests explore 15 galleries all evening long
Weddings At The
Columbus Museum Of Art
By DJ Rod of Buckeye Sounds | Columbus Wedding DJ & Founder of WedVenColumbus
If you and your partner have ever imagined a wedding that feels more like a private evening at one of the world's great institutions than a standard ballroom reception, the Columbus Museum of Art is worth a serious look. Located on East Broad Street in the heart of downtown Columbus, the CMA is a four-time Best of Weddings honoree on The Knot — and couples who have held their weddings here consistently describe it as one of the most genuinely unforgettable experiences they could have chosen.
The Columbus Museum Of Art
480 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-6801
Venue Website
Maximum Wedding Size
200 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Various place in venue
Parking
Private Lots & Street
Outside Caterers
Yes
Columbus Museum Of Art Wedding Receptions
The CMA offers two distinct reception spaces, and they couldn't be more different from each other — which is part of what makes this venue so versatile.
The Schottenstein Property Group Pavilion is the museum's largest event space and the more modern of the two. It features light wood floors, soaring skylights, large windows, and a contemporary design that functions as a beautiful blank canvas for your reception vision. It can hold up to 250 guests for a seated dinner and 300 for a cocktail reception. One of its most striking features is the outdoor glass balcony that overlooks the Patricia M. Jurgensen Sculpture Garden — a stunning spot for guests to gather during cocktail hour or for portraits.
Derby Court is the more intimate and architecturally dramatic option. This is the room with the famous Dale Chihuly glass sculpture and the soaring glass ceiling that floods the space with natural light. Derby Court holds up to 200 guests and is surrounded by the painted ceiling and limestone archways of the Broad Street Lobby, which your guests pass through on entry. Couples who've held ceremonies in Derby Court frequently describe the natural light as something their guests talked about for months afterward.
A third option worth knowing about: couples can also rent the entire museum exclusively, allowing their guests to wander the galleries throughout the evening. Reviews consistently highlight this as one of the most memorable elements of a CMA wedding — guests who aren't typically engaged at a reception will spend the evening genuinely delighted.
The CMA works with an approved list of caterers, giving you flexibility that most Columbus venues don't offer. In-house catering is also available and has received strong reviews across multiple platforms.
Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Columbus Museum Of Art
Wedding Ceremonies At The Columbus Museum Of Art
The CMA offers several genuinely beautiful ceremony locations, and each one is distinctly different.
Derby Court remains the most popular indoor ceremony choice. The glass ceiling creates extraordinary natural light — reviewers consistently describe it as feeling like the sun was shining specifically on the couple during the ceremony. The room's architecture provides enough drama that you genuinely don't need much additional decoration.
The Patricia M. Jurgensen Sculpture Garden is the outdoor ceremony option, and it's a wonderful one. The garden features a fountain, shaded patio areas, and the kind of green, sculpted outdoor space that photographs beautifully in any season. If your guest list and weather allow for it, an outdoor sculpture garden ceremony is a truly memorable way to begin your wedding day.
For couples who want just a ceremony without a full reception, the CMA offers a 3-hour ceremony-only rental in various museum locations — a relatively rare option that makes the venue accessible for couples with smaller budgets or non-traditional reception plans.
Wedding Pictures At The Columbus Museum Of Art
It's almost impossible to take a bad photo at the Columbus Museum of Art, and experienced photographers know it. The combination of architecture, natural light, art, and exterior details gives your photographer an extraordinary variety of settings within a single venue.
The most iconic shots tend to happen on the grand exterior staircase — both the steps outside on Broad Street and the interior staircase just inside the lobby make for dramatic, elegant portraits. The Dale Chihuly glass sculpture in Derby Court is arguably the signature photo backdrop in the museum — its vibrant colors and scale create images that look unlike anything taken at any other Columbus venue.
The Sculpture Garden provides softer, garden-style photography with the museum architecture as a backdrop — a beautiful contrast to the interior architectural shots. And if you opt for exclusive museum rental, your photographer has access to all fifteen galleries, each with its own lighting character, artwork, and architectural details.
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A few things worth knowing before you visit or book:
The venue essentially decorates itself. Multiple couples note that they spent very little on florals or additional décor because the museum's architecture and art do so much of the work. This can be a meaningful cost savings.
Tell your guests clearly that they can explore the galleries during cocktail hour and between dinner and dancing. This is one of the most beloved aspects of a CMA wedding, and guests who don't know they're allowed often miss it entirely.
The Sculpture Garden ceremony is weather-dependent, so make sure your contract includes a clear indoor backup option. Derby Court is the obvious choice and is just as beautiful.
The CMA is located on East Broad Street with several private parking lots adjacent to the museum, plus additional street parking. Several downtown Columbus hotels are within easy walking distance for out-of-town guests.
The venue's event team provides day-of coordination support — an included feature that multiple reviewers described as invaluable, particularly for couples who didn't hire a separate wedding planner.
Columbus Museum Of Art Wedding FAQs
How many guests can the Columbus Museum of Art accommodate for a wedding? The Schottenstein Pavilion seats up to 250 guests for a dinner reception (300 for cocktail receptions). Derby Court accommodates up to 200 guests. The entire museum can also be rented exclusively for larger or multi-space events.
Can you have a ceremony and reception at the Columbus Museum of Art? Yes. The museum offers multiple ceremony locations including Derby Court (indoor, with glass ceiling), the Sculpture Garden (outdoor), and other museum spaces. Ceremony-only rentals are also available.
Does the Columbus Museum of Art allow outside caterers? Yes, the CMA works with a list of approved preferred caterers, giving couples more flexibility than most Columbus venues. In-house catering is also available.
Is there parking at the Columbus Museum of Art for wedding guests? Yes. Several private parking lots are adjacent to the museum, and street parking is also available on East Broad Street.
Can guests explore the museum galleries during a wedding? Yes — couples who rent the full museum can allow their guests to explore all fifteen galleries throughout the evening. This is one of the most uniquely memorable aspects of a CMA wedding.
What makes the Columbus Museum of Art unique compared to other Columbus wedding venues? The combination of Dale Chihuly glass artwork, a glass-ceiling ceremony space in Derby Court, an outdoor Sculpture Garden, gallery access for guests, and genuine flexibility on catering makes the CMA one of the most distinctive and truly one-of-a-kind wedding venues in Ohio.