Finding a Reception Venue

CLECyclist

Hello, I am fairly new here.

Our wedding is June 11, 2011 and I'm fairly sure of the ceremony venue. The issue is the reception site. I love places like Everal Barn and Highbanks, but they don't allow alcohol and FI's parents seem pretty sure about wanting a bar.

Does anyone have ideas about an offbeat, unique reception site that hasn't been done to death?

abbieandron

Try the Ohio Bar Assoc. 

TheBeckmeister

Ohio State Golf Club or Hickory Lakes in Pickerington both have kind of a "rustic" look but still have alcohol.  I have a couple pictures of both, if you're interested.

DanielleD7782

You should get a copy of the Columbus Bride Magazine. It listed all locations, size, parking, etc. Great resource!

[Deleted User]

I ditto DanielleD7782. It was a big help to me in picking out a reception venue. I would also pick up any free magazines at Davids Bridal or anything you can get your hands on and flip through them and go from there. You can also try search TK in your area to give you places.

brih86

We're using Tall Timbers in Reynoldsburg.  They allow you to bring in your own alcohol.

Myroni03

Congrats on June 11, 2011 thats my wedding date too!

Try Scioto Reserve, Columbus Art Mueseum, Ohio Statehouse, Franklin Park Conservatory, the Athletic Club, Athaneum, etc.

LMM67285

We're using the Loft at Smith Bros. which opened last August - they too allow you to bring in your own alcohol.

BCsGal

Is there a specific area of town you would like to be in to be close to your ceremony site?  That will help narrow down places, too.

CLECyclist

The ceremony will be at the Park of Roses, so around there would be good - No more than 20-30 minutes away. Franklin Park is my dream site, but we couldn't afford it.

Thanks for all of the suggestions! I will pick up some mags when I am visiting Columbus.

CLECyclist

Myroni, awesome!! I am surprised to have a date twin

buckeyebabe19s

If it's a small wedding, North Bank Park is really cool!

CLECyclist

Thanks! Has anyone had any experience with Clintonville Women's Club? I like that it's BYOB!

skippylouwho

I've been to many luncheons at Clintonville Women's club. It is pretty, it would be very convenient. At least for the luncheons I've been to, the food prices have been very convenient. I had a luncheon there as president of an organization and they were easy to work with, food was good, prices good.

I would definitely contact them.

BCsGal

When I was choosing a venue,  I had an appt to meet with Clintonville Woman's Club, but ended up finding another place before that.  We wanted to get married outside, and I didn't love the outdoor space at the Club (from pics), but if you were doing Park of Roses, that wouldn't be an issue. My mom didn't want to deal with bringing in alcohol and the responsibility of that, and since she is paying the bills, she got to call the shots, but that is a way to save a TON of money, so that's a plus.   I never saw the inside of the building, just the pics on the website, so I have no idea how it really looks, but for convenience's sake alone, I would check it out. 

amyannosu

It's a little out there, but the Darby House might have the feel you're looking for.

buckeyesweetz

We are having our reception at Little Turtle Golf Club in Westerville. The room can fit up to 200 I believe, and it has glass walls overlooking a patio and pond. There is also a fireplace in the room which has the dance floor in front of it. The dance floor isn't huge, but will work well with the amount of people I will have attending (about 130ish). There are wood beams on the ceiling that have white lights wrapped around them. The event coordinator seems very helpful and energetic, which was something else I was looking for because I don't live in Columbus... so I'll need all the help that I can get keeping everything organized.

Good luck!

CLECyclist

Thank you!

aldavis

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[QUOTE]Try the Ohio Bar Assoc. 
Posted by abbieandron[/QUOTE]

<div>I emailed them 2-3 times last summer and never got a response.  I'm not saying don't go for it if that's what you want, but you may have to keep on them.</div>

kolbekolbe

The Hoover Y Park allows alcohol inside, and they're very flexible re: catering, etc. Prices are pretty reasonable, too.

http://www.ymcacolumbus.org/hoover/