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Little Turtle
A 200-acre Pete Dye-designed golf course property in Westerville with a warm stone fireplace ballroom, lakeside ceremony space, and 50+ years of wedding experience.
Weddings At Little Turtle
By DJ Rod of Buckeye Sounds | Columbus Wedding DJ & Founder of WedVenColumbus
Tucked along the banks of Big Walnut Creek on a 200-acre Pete Dye-designed golf course property in Westerville, The Golf Club at Little Turtle has been hosting celebrations for over fifty years — and it shows in the best possible way. This is a venue that knows how to run a wedding. The combination of a genuinely beautiful natural setting, a warm and elegant ballroom, and a team with decades of event experience gives Little Turtle the kind of effortless, well-oiled quality that brides notice immediately when they tour.
The Golf Club At Little Turtle
5400 Little Turtle WayWesterville, Ohio 43081
614.212.4000
Venue Website
Maximum Wedding Size
150 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Inside and outside
Parking
Free & Plentiful
Outside Caterers
No
Wedding Receptions at Little Turtle
The Hawthorne Ballroom is the heart of the Little Turtle wedding experience. It's a warm, elegant space featuring high ceilings, a large stone fireplace, stunning chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over the golf course grounds. The combination of the fireplace and the window views gives the room a character that feels simultaneously refined and welcoming — neither too formal nor too casual.
The ballroom accommodates up to 315 guests for a reception, with round table seating, floor-length linens, and chiavari chairs all included. A built-in dance floor and bar space mean the room is set up intelligently for a reception flow rather than requiring significant reconfiguration.
Adjoining the ballroom is the Hawthorne Patio — a brick-lined outdoor space that extends the venue seamlessly for cocktail hour, outdoor ceremonies, or additional reception space. When the weather cooperates, it's a beautiful and natural extension of the indoor space.
For smaller, more intimate gatherings, The Studio accommodates up to 30 guests and provides access to the outdoor patio. Many couples use it as a bridal suite during the day before transitioning it for a small rehearsal dinner or family gathering.
The venue also offers inclusive bridal and groom suites — a detail that reviewers consistently appreciate, noting the spaces are spacious and well-appointed for the getting-ready experience.
In-house catering is provided by the club's executive chef, and food quality comes up repeatedly in reviews. One couple's parent specifically noted the bar setup and food as things their guests praised throughout the evening.
Preferred Wedding Vendors At Little Turtle
Wedding Ceremonies At Little Turtle
Little Turtle's outdoor ceremony space is one of its strongest selling points. The brick-lined area overlooks the golf course grounds and Lake Turtle, and the combination of the manicured landscape, mature trees, and water feature creates a genuinely picturesque ceremony backdrop. The setting feels secluded and private despite being conveniently located — guests appreciate that it doesn't feel like a venue parking lot dressed up with flowers, but a real natural space that happens to be perfectly configured for a ceremony.
For indoor ceremonies, the Hawthorne Ballroom provides a warm and elegant alternative, with the stone fireplace serving as a natural focal point behind the couple. After the ceremony, guests move to the patio for cocktail hour while the room is reset for the reception — a standard country club flow that the Little Turtle team executes smoothly.
The venue has hosted events for over fifty years and has refined its ceremony-to-reception transition to the point where couples consistently describe the day as feeling effortless and well-orchestrated.
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Wedding Pictures At Little Turtle
Little Turtle's 200 acres of Pete Dye-designed golf course provide wedding photographers with an exceptional canvas — far more variety than most country club venues in the Columbus area.
The most popular photo spots include the lakeside areas along Big Walnut Creek and around Lake Turtle, where the water provides beautiful reflection shots and a naturally romantic framing. The fountain feature on the property is another consistent favorite, and the manicured fairways and mature trees throughout the course give you the kind of lush, green backdrops that make outdoor wedding portraits look exceptional.
The club allows access to the golf course for bride and groom photos, which means your photographer can take you well beyond the clubhouse to find the best light and scenery. The grounds across 200 acres offer significant variety — open fairways, wooded areas, water features, and manicured landscapes all in close proximity.
The Hawthorne Patio also makes for beautiful ceremony and portrait photography, particularly in golden hour when the warm light catches the brick and the surrounding greenery.
Insider Tips For Your Little Turtle Wedding
A few things worth knowing:
The venue has a reputation for strong value relative to other Columbus-area wedding venues at a similar quality level. Multiple couples specifically mentioned being pleasantly surprised by what they got for their investment.
The staff handles setup and teardown as part of the package — couples note this is a meaningful convenience that reduces stress considerably on the wedding day.
The Studio is a great use of space if you want a comfortable, private getting-ready area for a smaller group or a separate space for the groom's party.
Little Turtle is located in Westerville at Little Turtle Way W, which puts it in a convenient northeast Columbus location close to I-270 and with easy access to several hotel options for out-of-town guests.
The venue is across the street from Blendon Woods Metro Park — a beautiful natural area that your photographer may want to explore for additional portrait locations.
The 50+ years of event experience at this venue is reflected in how smoothly the day tends to run. Couples who've had experiences at less-experienced venues particularly notice the difference.
Jorgensen Farms
Set on 100 acres of organic farmland near Columbus, Jorgensen Farms offers two stunning venues — the historic glass greenhouse at Oak Grove and the whimsical Gardens — with farm-to-table catering and in-house florals.
Weddings At The
Jorgensen Farms
By DJ Rod of Buckeye Sounds | Columbus Wedding DJ & Founder of WedVenColumbus
If you've been searching for a Columbus area wedding venue that genuinely feels unlike anything else in Central Ohio, Jorgensen Farms in New Albany deserves to be at the top of your list. Sitting on 100 acres of working organic farmland on the northeast edge of Columbus, this fifth-generation family farm offers two completely distinct venue experiences — Oak Grove and The Gardens — surrounded by cultivated floral gardens, rolling hills, and seasonal beauty that changes with every month of the year. Photographers consistently describe it as one of their favorite venues in Ohio. Couples who get married here tend to say the same thing: they can't imagine it happening anywhere else.
The Jorgensen Farms
5851 East Walnut StreetWesterville, Ohio 43081
(614) 855 - 2697
Venue Website
Maximum Wedding Size
250 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Inside and outside
Parking
Free
Outside Caterers
Yes
Jorgensen Farms Wedding Receptions
Jorgensen Farms offers two separate wedding venues on opposite sides of the property, connected by the working farm at the center. Both accommodate up to 250 guests and each has its own distinct character.
Oak Grove centers on a historic Lord & Burnham greenhouse — a stunning iron and virgin cypress glass structure from the early twentieth century that floods the interior with natural light. The greenhouse is attached to the Cottage and Main Hall, creating a seamless flow between intimate indoor spaces and the lush outdoor grounds. It's the kind of venue that photographs like something out of a botanical garden, and couples who choose it often describe it as feeling both romantic and completely original.
The Gardens has a different feel — more open and expansive, with a whimsical landscape built around the Arboretum, the Meadows, the Hedgerow Terrace, and the Arena — the Arena being the primary dinner and dancing space. Tree-lined paths, flowering shrubs, and seasonal plantings create a sense of being surrounded by nature without sacrificing the structure and polish of a well-run event venue.
What makes both venues particularly special is the food. Jorgensen Farms operates its own certified organic culinary program, sourcing directly from the farm and partnering with like-minded local producers. Couples consistently say their guests raved about the food — not as "good for wedding food" but genuinely outstanding in its own right. In-house floral design using flowers and herbs grown on the property is also available, which means your ceremony flowers can literally come from the ground you're standing on.
The venue includes professional event coordination, full setup and teardown of tables, chairs, and linens, and complimentary parking with staffed attendants — a comprehensive package that takes real logistical weight off the couple's shoulders.
Preferred Wedding Vendors At The Jorgensen Farms
Wedding Ceremonies At The Jorgensen Farms
Both Oak Grove and The Gardens offer outdoor ceremony options that take full advantage of the farm's natural beauty.
At Oak Grove, the ceremony typically takes place on the lush grounds surrounding the greenhouse, with the glass structure itself serving as a stunning backdrop. The combination of cultivated gardens, mature trees, and the historic greenhouse creates an atmosphere that feels simultaneously intimate and grand. The natural light at Oak Grove is something photographers mention repeatedly — it's soft, directional, and consistently beautiful throughout the day.
At The Gardens, the outdoor ceremony spaces within the Arboretum and Meadows areas provide a more open, pastoral setting with sweeping views of the farmland. The venue's flower and herb gardens are often in full bloom during the peak wedding season, adding color and fragrance that you simply can't replicate with purchased florals.
Both venues offer indoor ceremony options as well, and the Jorgensen team has coordinated enough events to handle weather contingencies smoothly. There are quiet, private areas on the property ideal for first looks and private vow exchanges before the main ceremony.
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Wedding Pictures At The Jorgensen Farms
Jorgensen Farms is genuinely one of the most photographed wedding venues in the Columbus area — and the variety of settings within a single property is exceptional.
At Oak Grove, the greenhouse itself is the signature shot. The large window panes, iron framework, and natural light create images that look timeless rather than trendy. Outside, the cultivated gardens, mature trees, and pastoral fields provide a range of backdrops from lush and green to wide-open and golden.
At The Gardens, the tree-lined paths and seasonal florals create a naturally romantic setting that works beautifully in every season. Spring blooms, summer greenery, fall color, and even winter's quiet elegance all photograph distinctively here.
Both venues are on a working farm, which means there are unexpected details everywhere — weathered structures, garden beds, natural textures — that give creative photographers something to work with beyond the standard portrait locations. Couples with pets can often incorporate them comfortably given the property's open, relaxed atmosphere.
Insider Tips For Your Jorgensen Farms Wedding
A few things worth knowing before you visit or book:
Oak Grove and The Gardens are separate venues on opposite sides of the property. When you tour, make sure you see both before deciding — they have genuinely different aesthetics and the right choice depends entirely on your vision.
The in-house floral design is worth serious consideration. Having ceremony flowers sourced from the same farm where you're getting married is a unique and meaningful detail that guests notice. The Jorgensen floral team is experienced and works directly with you on your vision.
Book early. Jorgensen Farms is consistently one of the most sought-after venues in Central Ohio and popular dates fill well in advance — often more than a year out.
The catering is farm-to-table in the most literal sense. The culinary team uses organic produce grown on the Jorgensen property. If farm-fresh, seasonal, locally sourced food matters to you, this venue delivers on that promise authentically — not as a marketing claim.
The venue is located in New Albany on the northeast edge of Columbus, close to I-270 and with several hotel options in the New Albany and Easton area for out-of-town guests.
Jorgensen Farms Wedding FAQs
How many guests can Jorgensen Farms accommodate for a wedding? Both Oak Grove and The Gardens accommodate up to 250 guests for a wedding reception.
What is the difference between Oak Grove and The Gardens at Jorgensen Farms? Oak Grove centers on a historic glass greenhouse and surrounding gardens, with an intimate, botanical feel. The Gardens is a more open, expansive space with multiple outdoor areas including the Arboretum, Meadows, Hedgerow Terrace, and Arena. Both accommodate the same guest count.
Can you have a ceremony and reception at Jorgensen Farms? Yes. Both venues offer indoor and outdoor ceremony options, with the beautiful farm grounds providing a natural ceremony backdrop.
Does Jorgensen Farms allow outside caterers? No. Catering is provided in-house by the Jorgensen Farms culinary team, which sources certified organic ingredients directly from the farm and local artisan partners.
Is there parking at Jorgensen Farms for wedding guests? Yes. Complimentary parking with staffed attendants is included.
What makes Jorgensen Farms unique compared to other Columbus wedding venues? The combination of a historic glass greenhouse, 100 acres of organic farmland, farm-to-table catering sourced directly from the property, in-house floral design using farm-grown flowers, and professional event coordination makes Jorgensen Farms one of the most distinctive and complete wedding venue experiences in Central Ohio.
Renaissance Westerville Hotel
A modern upscale hotel in the Polaris area with easy I-270 access, ideal for couples whose guests are coming from across the north Columbus suburbs.
Weddings At The
Renaissance Westerville-Polaris Hotel
By DJ Rod of Buckeye Sounds | Columbus Wedding DJ & Founder of WedVenColumbus
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 PkwyWesterville, 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.
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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.
Medallion Club
A 7,500 sq ft ballroom for up to 400 guests in Westerville, with a center dance floor, golf cart photo tours, and one wedding at a time policy
Weddings At The
Medallion Club
By DJ Rod of Buckeye Sounds | Columbus Wedding DJ & Founder of WedVenColumbus
If you're looking for a golf club wedding venue in the Columbus area that genuinely has it all — a beautiful ballroom, stunning outdoor ceremony space, and some of the most scenic photo opportunities in Central Ohio — The Medallion Club in Westerville deserves a serious look. Set on a lush, meticulously maintained golf course dotted with fountains and lakes, this venue strikes a perfect balance between natural beauty and elegant event space.
The Medallion Club
5000 Club DriveWesterville, OH 43082
(614) 794-6999
Medallion Club's Website
Maximum Wedding Size
400 Guests
Ceremony Sites
Inside and outside
Parking
Free & Plentiful
Outside Caterers
No
Medallion Club Wedding Receptions
The Medallion Club's ballroom is one of the most versatile in the Westerville area. At 7,500 square feet it can comfortably seat up to 400 guests, but it divides easily if your guest list is smaller — so the room always feels appropriately sized rather than empty or cramped. That's a detail a lot of couples don't think about until they're standing in a half-filled ballroom.
The center dance floor is a real advantage here. Having the dance floor in the middle of the room creates a natural focal point for the whole reception — your guests surround it from all sides, which means more energy on the floor and a better party atmosphere all night long.
One detail that makes the Medallion Club stand out among golf club venues: they only book one wedding at a time. That means the entire staff, the entire facility, and all of their attention is focused exclusively on your wedding. You're not sharing the venue — or their focus — with another couple.
Wedding Ceremonies At The Medallion Club
You have two genuinely excellent ceremony options here, and both are worth considering.
The outdoor ceremony space is on the side the ballroom is the more popular choice, and it's easy to see why. The backdrop is the golf course — rolling green fairways, mature trees, and water features that look like they were designed specifically for wedding photography. The space feels private and peaceful, even though your guests transition easily from cocktail area to ceremony site to reception without any logistical headaches.
If the weather doesn't cooperate, or if you simply prefer an indoor ceremony, the ballroom itself works beautifully for ceremonies as well. After the ceremony concludes, guests move to the lobby area for cocktails and appetizers while the staff resets the room for your reception. The flow is seamless and the staff handles the transition smoothly.
Wedding Pictures At The Medallion Club
The Medallion Club gives your photographer a lot to work with. The combination of manicured greens, fountains, ponds, and wooded areas means you can get a wide variety of shots without ever leaving the property.
The bridge over the pond is consistently one of the most popular photo spots — the reflections and framing make for dramatic, memorable images. The veranda overlooking the golf course is another favorite, especially for wedding party shots at golden hour.
One of the more fun perks: the club allows your wedding party to take golf carts out on the course for photos. It adds a fun, relaxed energy to the photo session that your bridal party will enjoy, and the candid shots you get between posed portraits are often the ones couples treasure most.
Don't overlook the ballroom itself for photos either — the warm lighting and spacious layout make it a great backdrop before guests arrive.
Insight Wedding Information About At The Medallion Club
The Medallion Club's ballroom is clean and well-appointed enough that you don't need to over-decorate to make it look beautiful. The room does a lot of the work on its own.
A few things worth knowing going in:
Tall floral centerpieces work particularly well given the ceiling height — they fill the vertical space elegantly without overwhelming the tables.
The center dance floor placement is a genuine advantage. Unlike venues where the dance floor is pushed to a wall or corner, being in the center of the room keeps energy high from all sides.
If you're considering décor uplighting, this room responds well to it. The right color wash on the walls can completely transform the feel of the space to match your wedding palette.
Free, plentiful parking is something guests always appreciate — especially the ones driving in from out of town. No valet, no parking garage fees, no stress.
The Medallion Club is located in Westerville, which puts it in a convenient northeast Columbus location — easy to reach from I-270, and close to hotel options for out-of-town guests.
Medallion Club Westerville Wedding FAQ
How many guests can the Medallion Club accommodate for a wedding? The Medallion Club can seat up to 400 guests in its 7,500 square foot ballroom. The space can also be divided for smaller weddings, ensuring the room always feels full and festive.
Can you have a ceremony and reception at the Medallion Club? Yes. The Medallion Club offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony options. The outdoor garden space overlooking the golf course is especially popular, with easy flow to the cocktail hour and reception ballroom.
Does the Medallion Club allow outside caterers? No, catering is provided in-house by the club. However, they do allow couples to bring their own wedding cake and will serve it at no extra charge.
Is there parking at the Medallion Club for wedding guests? Yes — there is free, plentiful parking on site. No valet fees or parking garage hassles for your guests.
Does the Medallion Club host multiple weddings on the same day? No. The Medallion Club books only one wedding at a time, meaning their entire staff and facility are dedicated exclusively to your event.
What makes the Medallion Club unique compared to other Columbus wedding venues? The combination of a spacious center dance floor, private outdoor ceremony garden, golf cart photo tours, and a one-wedding-at-a-time policy makes the Medallion Club one of the most complete country club wedding venues in the Westerville area.