Need help with reception venue....

randeea0829

We are getting married in August of this year and we have been planning for months...We are getting married at my parents church but to have the reception there you can only play gospel or "church" music...we are on a super tight budget BUT we have found a caterer that will do what we need we just cant find a place. Does anyone have any suggestions on a place that is not too expensive that allows outside catering? I feel like I have looked everywhere but keep coming up short....If not just a venue maybe a location that offers catering for not too much?

nnoble4

I think I've heard people talk about the Arlington Swim and Raquet Club.....I don't know much about it, but that names sticks out to me.

randeea0829

ok thanks, worth looking into

BMDunlap01

The Gahanna Sactuary is really nice, affordable and allows you to bring in everything. Not sure if the Clintonville Women's Club allows you to bring in catering but I've heard their prices are really resonable.
North Bank Pavilion allows you to bring in your own food too but they usually book up at least a year in advance.
Good luck!

randeea0829

thanks, I looked into north bank  when we 1st started planning and they were already booked...that place is so beautiful...i will check in to the other places thanks!

KellyRVT

I second the Swim and Raquet Club. $500 rental and you can bring your own caterer and alcohol.

randeea0829

Apparently the Arlington swim and racquet club dont allow clubhouse rentals from may to september....boo......and the clintonville women's club doesnt aloow outside caterers...just a heads up...thanks ladies

skippylouwho

Try Achbar Grotto

http://www.columbusgrottotemple.com/

3790 Agler Rd (between the airpot and Easton
614.475.0370

green795

How many guests are you expecting? Pick up a copy of Columbus Bride magazine, or check their website. Both have a reception guide that lists venues in detail. Also, look at the Columbus Parks and Recs website, because there are a lot of beautiful indoor shelters you can rent at parks like Goodale Park and Audubon Park. 

TheBeckmeister

I don't know what your budget is, but Marian Center at Immaculate Conception rents for ~$800 I think.  You can bring in your own caterer/alcohol.

You could try other shelters at Columbus parks?

randeea0829

We are expecting 100-150...pretty small...So far I have found 1 park shelter house but it is currently being redone so I will not know how it looks until a month before our wedding....All of these suggestions have been great thank you so much!