If you aren't willing to have a venue like that, then maybe look elsewhere. The prices were fair, especially for the quality of service and product, and the food was amazing. We were first attracted to the Athenaeum because of its convenient location downtown and pretty pictures online. I am so grateful for Gina, for all that her and her staff did for me. My only complaint was that it was pre-scooped and it was all melted, and there was a great variety of toppings. The food was wonderful, not to mention the great bartender. This venue is amazing. We had a lot of beer left and some wine, which was fine since we were able to keep it. We got married in the Priory and our reception was in the My fianc (now husband) and I wanted to find the perfect venue for our dream vintage, downtown Columbus wedding, and from the moment we toured the Olympian Ballroom at the Columbus Athenaeum, we knew we had found the perfect venue for our recep We loved our New Year's Eve wedding at the Columbus Athenaeum. Overall, I would recommend The Columbus Athenaeum to anyone considering a Downtown Columbus wedding. We saved so much money on our bar with the way TCA has you preorder all alcohol. The food was soooooo good and the chef was able to provide amazing options for our guests with food allergies! They can also provide a photo booth and you can also have them make your wedding cake for you. I got so many compliments from guests about how gorgeous and elegant the venue was, how delicious the food was, etc. Each wedding was very unique be We recently had our sons wedding ceremony and reception at the Columbus Athenaeum. I fell in love with the lights in that room. A 4-hour minimum rental is required. e to life. While the venue is beautiful, the price was not worth the services we received. Difficult to fully appreciate, this venue is akin to being plucked from the present and transported within a moving fresco, from the classical art of ancient Greece to medieval mosaics. d the staff were fabulous to us and our guests and made sure that the entire night ran smoothly. We live two hours away and loved that we had a coordina We worked with Gina for our wedding and she was great! I had not considered the Athenaeum as I figured it was well out of my price range- it wa Gina was fantastic with all of our planning and questions. the process making it fun and easy! The Olympian Ballroom was absolutely beautiful on the wedding day. It grew rapidly as it voraciously acquired books, art, and rare artifacts. fantastic - many guests complemented. The Small Theater is gorgeous with the twinkly lights hanging up everywhere- the evening felt magical and our photos are breathtaking. They food is also great! Being located downtown is another added plus!! For any event inquiries, please contact our Private Events office at (626) 395-8280 or (626) 395-8263, and one of our event experts will be happy to assist you. 3/They are also very strict with load-in and load-out times. That is quite a feat. o knowledgeable and helpful. Jennifer and the staff decorated the Large Theatre beautifully! When the day of the wedding came, Ann was right there, making sure that everything went smoothly and seamlessly, and it did! All the staff at TCA is very polite and professional (over the phone and in person). My only complaint was their time restrictions. The venue itself was perfect. When neither the Station Menu or the heavy Hors D'oeuvres menu was exactly what we wanted, she worked with us to choose options from both, as well as some "unseen" options that ended up working exactly how we wanted. rall we had a great experience. We were able to have all of our guests park at the 4th and Elm Garage (the Atheneaum even provided a parking map that we could share with our guests). Gina was SO HELPFUL throughout the planning process and was always very responsive to emails and had great ideas and suggestions. ing that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding - the station package with the mashed potato bar is a must! ally the Oak Room. The only other note I would say is the Athenaeum is very strict about timelines and rules. She answered questions, offered suggestions, and kept us in the loop every step of the way. Your product is great at the Athenaeum (the vendors, the venue it's all beautiful) but it was Jackie and Gina who we bought into. From the photo booth, to the linens. beforehand! Guests still talk about the meatball bar and the mini-pastries! The Athenaeum is a dramatic and memorable site for wedding ceremonies, receptions, parties and seminars. th throughout the whole planning process, and promptly responded to my emails whenever I had a question. With its incredible architecture, lush greenery, gorgeous getting ready spaces for both the bride AND groom, multiple ceremony locations, delicious food and one breathtaking reception space, it's easy to understand why it's easily one of our most favorite places to spend a . I just recommend you have your photographer scope out specific spots for pictures, to avoid any time being wasted! pful - from helping us choose a room the first day we met her, all the way until the day of where she helped coordinate the entire day from start to finish. These prices are available for the months of April through December. The Priory was beautiful for our ceremony and the Small Theater was perfect for our guest size. Eliot Press/MEGA via Newscom. We couldn't be more pleased. On top of all that, I walked in for the rehearsal and was told I would have a completely different coordinator than who we had worked with the whole time. The Athenaeum caters events in the private dining rooms on weekdays, weekends, and some holidays. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the venue was and how AMAZING the food tasted!! She always gave us peace of mind throughout the entire process and quickly answered e-mails and calls whenever we had a random question! I am sorry, but this person is PAID to be there and she left our reception to be who knows where. She accommodated every single requ My husband and I got married at the Athenaeum on April 27th, and all I can say was that it was magical! I also liked that she explained why she liked and didn't like things! The donuts were a huge hit - would highly recommend! That, along with the uniqueness of the Olympian Ballroom, are what sold us on the Athenaeum. We could not get ahold of them and they would not return our calls. We held our ceremony in the priory room, and our reception in the athenian. To help you figure out how much you . They went above and beyond to make our wedding perfect and we are so grateful! Situated in the heart of Beacon Hill, our unique and historic atmosphere make us a splendid setting for weddings, corporate receptions, private dinners, and the like. On average, most couples in the US spend nearly $30,000 on their wedding ceremony and reception. All of our guests raved about the venue, from the reception room and food, as well as the ceremony room and decorations. Communication with our coordinator was good and easy to get a hold of. The meatballs and mashed potato martinis are a MUST! She was there with me the day of our wedding and was really fantastic. TCA was an awesome pick and Im so glad we had a huge party there! The staff was very professional and Gina did an outstanding job making all of my visions come to life with how I wanted our wedding & reception to be. Part of the reason for going back each time was the unbeatable price and more importantly, our guests raved about the atmosphere and the customer service. We had an open bar and it was SO MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE than any other venue we looked at. We've already joked that we'll be back for a vow renewal in 10+ years. This historic building is a beautiful setting for any event. We enjoyed the food ourselves (Gina and an assistant made sure that in the chaos we got tastes of the cocktail hour offerings and plates of selections from each of our Italian, Mexican, and American dinner stations, so we didn't have the issue of not eating that you hear of from so many other brides and grooms) and we've heard nothing but good feedback from our guests. The manager also scoffed and said "Well we do 100s of weddings to most people just trust us," when I questioned the fact that I was never asked for details on how I wanted centerpieces displayed, etc. We also had memory photos of loved ones at the ceremony that were supposed to go to the reception and no one got them and my MOH set it up instead. She made sure every little detail was in place and everything was perfect. But Jackie was wonderful to work with and she helped the day of go smoothly! I was looking for the Vintage/Rustic feel and this venue gave me just that! For our event, we worked with Jackie who was outstanding!!! You can tell they have weddings down to a science - everything like clockwork and they know what they're doing. She was organized, friendly, flexible, and accommodating, and even helped my parents pull off an outrageous surprise during our reception. It was truly everything I could have wanted! Gina pulled together everything I asked for. It was everything we had hoped for and more! They say you're not buying a product, but you're buying the person who sells you the product (or so my friends in sales have told me;). It was also fantastic that the staff really handled all set up and tear down, we only had to drop of the additional things that we wanted to include and arrange for people to load gifts, excess alcohol and decor afterwards. Add a photo. They set up all of the dcor I brought in, all I had to do was drop it off and leave a few written instructions! It was so great that we were able to drop off all our decorations & they made my vision for my wedding come to life. restrooms were super convenient. The Columbus Athenaeum was everything we could have wanted in a wedding venue and more! They were absolutely correct! 1. They also were floored by the mashed potato martinis. We felt during the latter part of the planning process and finalizing things she was almost too busy to help and rushed things along without really caring. Thank you so much Jackie and TCA staff!!! The Priory photographs really well and is perfect for a more intimate ceremony (we had just over 100 guests). The rest of the staff were equally as friendly and helpful - our captains at dinner were fantastic (1 saw me carrying my plate back from our stations and ran over to carry for me so I didn't spill anything on my dress! Jackie was our coordinator and she was absolutely phenomenal. We were so lucky our original venue closed because nothing could ever compare to the reception we had at the Athenaeum! I hate potatoes, so I love that their buffet had a pasta option. We used a mix of TCA preferred vendors and those who were not and were really happy with all of them. Luckily it wasn't a bad seizure and he was able to enjoy the rest of the evening but I was not impressed how the staff handled the situation. The Athenaeum has some pretty strict rules about timing of set-up, take down, cookie tables, etc. She again was nowhere to be found at times during the duration of the ceremony and the reception especially. And the venue was absolutely breathtaking. All I can say is that this venue is amazingly beautiful, stunning, and a lot of fun! A timeless landmark in the community, it hosts weddings and corporate events, as well as concerts and theatrical productions. I could not have asked for better people to work with. We had our reception within the Large Theatre. It was an absolutely breath-taking backdrop. Suitable for wedding ceremonies and receptions, this venue is in the heart of downtown Columbus near various 4-star hotels and two international airports. I cannot thank you enough! I had to approach her boss and get a bit blunt with them on where this person was. I literally just had to show up and it was fantastic! Sofia Richie's dresses for the fashion-filled day were all custom-made by Chanel. The evening was incredible. The food turned out great and several of our guests complimented about how good everything tasted. And my photos are FLAWLESS!! Very unacceptable business practice. We had a phenomenal wedding at an affordable price in a historic and beautiful location! This delayed dinner but the staff smoothly transitioned to the new timeline. From food, to decorations, to alcohol, to linens the Athenaeum worked with us to get exactly what we wanted. We worked with their in house florist and design lady, Tracy. nue were wonderful as well. Please share with Chef Len that the food did not disappoint. The food was great and we even got to meet the chef who helped us in our selections. I really liked that this venue took care of food & alcohol- even our centerpieces with the package we chose! Terrible venue. The food was fantastic and everyone raved about the meatballs. We recommend this venue to any and everyone! It wasn't anything that we struggled with, but it doesn't quite give off an "at your service" vibe. Neither my husband nor I were very creative when it came to choosing a look for our wedding. They were very helpful and worked with us to meet our needs. Lois was amazing at getting everything planned for us and the food and service at the reception were wonderful. I wish I hadn't because my wedding day was much less than exceptional. The venue is beautiful and a great value! Definitely go to the tastings in order to decide on your menu. nd working with Lois! (reasonable) - I got lectured about how I didn't want to be that girl at the wedding. She was a pleasure to work with! If you order too much, you can keep unopened beer and wine, but not spirits. For any event inquiries, please contact our Private Events office at (626) 395-8263, and one of our event experts will be happy to assist you. Do not think that good value means that you will not receive good servicein fact, it was excellent! at the time she struck the golf cart. We couldnt be happier! Regardless of this, TCA helped my husband and I create the perfect reception and one unforgettable night! What a cool venue! The stress this caused was unnecessary and it completely ruined this bridesmaids night as well as created a lot of tension trying to find this bag with all of her information in it. It's a pretty venue with great food, but I don't think for the thousands of dollars we spent the service was what it should have been & staff was not up to par and my husband and I should not have had to lift a finger for the $$ spent. The drop in spending can be directly attributed to Covid-19, although one-third of couples who kept their 2020 wedding dates opted to hold mini ceremonies . We had a large guest list and they were able to accommodate on everything!! We just had a NYE at the Athenaeum and utilized both the Oak Room and Grand Ballroom for our event. ay is over. Gina was extremely helpful during the stress of our first venue filing for bankruptcy 5 months before our initial wedding date. The Athenaeum was our first choice for venue and we were so happy that it worked out. I would recommend TCA to anyone interested in a Columbus wedding. Large Theater. I honestly could go on about how wonderful our TCA experience was for a lifetime. With a long tradition for wedding receptions, the Athenaeum offers just the right space for small, intimate events or large, extravagant affairs. They were great to work wi We cannot thank Gina and the rest of the amazing staff enough for all of their hard work! It is annoying to have to clear everything out the night of the wedding, but I put an aunt/uncle in charge and they went to the Renaissance, picked up my car, and filled it with everything from presents to cardbox and the floral arrangements. We loved having our wedding here! The food was really delicious - short ribs are where it's AT! A great thing about using the Athenaeum is that they have a bakery and a DJ/photobooth company that they frequently work with, so we didn't have to find those vendors. I couldn't ask for a better reception. We also used a florist from TCA recommended florist list. I DO NOT recommend the Anthenaeum for anything. r us (a huge load of stress off of our shoulders!). They have a great selection of items and they do not charge to use them. The venue is in a great location in downtown Columbus, and even our out of town guests found it easy to get to from their hotels. It would be nice to be able to add on an extra hour or two for those who want a longer event. Our elegant 3-room Bridal Suite with natural light coming through several windows is the perfect place for the bride with plenty of room for all the bridal party and its own private bathroom. The food was delicious and above our expectations, we chose the Ruby buffet with a few upgrades to allow more options for guests and it was easier on us to not have to keep track of who wanted which entree! The food was very good; guests raved about the meatballs and goat cheese & honey filo dough for hor devours and the prime ri We LOVED working with The Columbus Athenaeum for our wedding this fall! I could go on and on with examples but I think I've made my point. 6 weeks later and I'm still getting compliments on how wonderful the meatball bar and bacon water chestnuts are! Finding the Athenaeum was a godsend. The venue was absolutely perfect! The day of: One word, Amazing! All-inclusive packages include tables, chairs, linens, centerpieces, and more. They staff and especially Gina went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was exactly what we envisioned! Gina was absolutely amazing to work with and making sure that every detail was taken care of. We also decided to have their donuts for dessert instead of cake and those were a huge hit with everyone!! The room was splendid, the decor fine, the food delicious, and the atmosphere fun and elegant! Everything was perfect, and the venue was a delight to work with! We had our reception in the Small Theater. I know I will highly recommend TCA to any bride, and I know if we ever need a space (large or small) for a company function or other event, we'll definitely consider TCA. From the moment we toured we knew it was the venue for us. It was so convenient to be able to have our ceremony in Hellenic room and then the reception in the ballroom! We hand-picked 3 couples to help take decorations/cake/gifts home with them that night, and Ben worked with each to get them loaded out before our deadline. Please see our, Get Our Wedding Planner App On Your Mobile Device. The room looked fantastic! We cannot express our gratitude enough! We were married in the beautiful Priory and had our reception in the Hellenic room. We had some special decorations to honor our loved ones who are no longer with us, and they placed those decorations with special care and attention. She was very knowledgeable about the space and the options the Athenaeum were able to offer. You'll find a variety of styles, from super-simple to ruffled, lacy, and beaded. The day went as planned. The location is great, just a short walk from hotels and bars. We gave them the items that we wanted placed on the tables and they did the rest. She handled the behind the scenes with grace, instructed us with everything we needed and even helped me pull off a huge surprise right in the middle of the reception - a performance by our alumnis marching band! ing very easy and were always professional. Special highlights - using the theatre gallery box for a special surprise for our guests, the food and cake tastings where we got a bunch of food to try, and they managed our cookie table that our guests loved. But you may aim to pay much less. The facility was perfect for our group and it looked magnificent. The food is amazing - our guests keep raving about it! The food was amazing . Contact Info for The Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution. I will tell all of my friends about The Athenaeum when they are considering wedding venues. One of our friends who is a very picky eater couldnt wait to tell us she loved everything! Every time I stopped in to make a payment or drop off a contract, the staff made me feel like I was their only client, when in fact they do hundreds events a year. Our family had it handled and the staff asked if they needed to do anything. The Athenaeum worked great with all our vendors which contributed to the great day. We had our ceremony in the Priory with the reception in the Small Theater - definitely great to have them right across the hall from each other, given that the majority of our guests were from out of town, so almost zero travel time between ceremony and reception. Our wedding coordinator, Jackie was beyond hel Had the pleasure of our band (The Martini Affair) perform at the White Castle corporate holiday party at The Columbus Athenaeum. It was 5 minutes after the rehearsal was over!! nd decently angry staff. Situated on Chautauqua Lake, the Athenaeum offers an environment where guests can rest and relax in close proximity to Chautauqua Institution's many events and experiences. TCA saved us at the last minute when our original reception venue closed unexpectedly, and were so accommodating. She tended to every one of our needs and made our special day exactly that, special. We were on a tight budget and I researched MANY venues in the Columbus area before we picked the Athenaeum. Text was highlighted and in multiple colors that didn't necessary apply to the questions that I had asked. We used TCAs. Lois was our initial contact but upon her departure Natasha took over and the transition was seamless. The whole team went above and beyond and I cant even think of anything that went wrong. This with the other staff snapping at us for asking questions about where we could put our stuff/move our supplies gives me the impression there isn't good leadership here. But the planning process was a struggle with the venue itself. She proceeded to tell me that they will do all the setup. I highly recommend the Athenaeum. It's also a great location, right downtown and easy to find, with a parking garage nearby. We absolutely fell in love with the Large Theater. The staff was so helpful to keep us on track with the evening's events and were very friendly. Gina was absolutely incredible. in helping us with the transition, and our reception was more beautiful than I ever expected. They found it by the end of the night & returned it. This place was awesome!! tor, Gina, to handle all the little details. It made everything SO much easier for me to plan. I worked with Gina as my wedding coordinator and I couldnt have been in better hands. We used the priory for the ceremony and the small theater for the reception. She had some really great ideas and we couldnt have been happier with how everything looked. The food was We got married in May and held our reception in the Athenaeum in the Large Theatre room, and we couldn't have picked a better venue. The Providence Athenaeum offers an unforgettable backdrop for many types of events. AMAZING. Kudos to the Columbus Athenaeum team for an outstanding job they did to make Tracee and Elliott Keefer's wedding reception a regal and magical event! The whole Athenaeum staff was amazing and my wedding was everything I wanted and more. my many emails and phone calls, giving me options I hadn't even thought of, making the day so easy, beautiful, and fun.
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