The antique architecture, affordable prices, and wide range of selections for decor, food, vendors, etc is incredible. Thank you so much Jackie and TCA staff!!! 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. We had our reception in the Small Theater. She was organized, friendly, flexible, and accommodating, and even helped my parents pull off an outrageous surprise during our reception. It was 5 minutes after the rehearsal was over!! We knew that she wasn't just offering us the most expensive options, but the best options for us! Terrible at getting back to us. 3. We've received so many complements on the room, the food, the decor, etc. at the time she struck the golf cart. I wouldn't have had my wedding any other way. I also borrowed a lot of decorations from the Athenaeum, which turned out beautifully. :). The planning was simple. We had both our ceremony and reception in the Small Theater - it was beautiful! Thank you to everyone at The Columbus Atheneum, especially Jackie, who played part in making our wedding day everything we could have dreamed of and more. The Columbus Athenaeum was the perfect venue for us. You also receive an award-winning DJ, delicious catering, custom cake, and full-service staff for setup and teardown. All night long I had people telling me how wonderful the food was and how beautiful it looked. Our colors were black and white with gold accents, so the beautiful gilded stage was a great backdrop for our reception. it was so nice to not have to worry about finding all that myself. Planning a wedding I initially felt very overwhelmed but they made it SO easy! They did not try to work with us to reschedule. Gina was SO HELPFUL throughout the planning process and was always very responsive to emails and had great ideas and suggestions. When the appetizers came to my husband and my table, they were cold and when we asked for a hot plate they said there were no more but she would double check. I also liked that she explained why she liked and didn't like things! It's also a great location, right downtown and easy to find, with a parking garage nearby. From the stringed lights overhead, to the character of the older building, to the perfectly set tables, it was stunning, elegant, and sophisticated without being stuffy or over the top. We were married in the Macedonian room and then had our reception in the large theatre. (My MOH who went to the tasting with us raved about the mashed potato martinis, even though we didnt choose them). 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. The food was great - highly recommend the mashed potato martinis! Just like when we had sampled it all back in February. We used a mix of TCA preferred vendors and those who were not and were really happy with all of them. It was everything we had hoped for and more! It is fantastic to have 130 of their friends there for support, plus our families. We appreciate more than words can express how wonderful and memorable this day was made by all that you did!! Everything else was PERFECT. There were no attendants at the mashed potato martini bar (an upgraded cost) and people had no idea what the glasses were there for and just put the potatoes on their plates instead. helpful and attentive to the numerous emails and questions I had as we navigated through planning a pandemic wedding. My wedding planner had warned me of the tricks they like to pull and how much they would charge us for each little thing and I still decided to give them a chance. She was patient with us through all of our changes. My only complaint was their time restrictions. Well that is fine if you think that but you should never say that to a client. night of. She was very honest, and upfront. It was an old world style venue that wasn't cookie cutter. We went with the Large Theater Room and worked with Gina for most of the process. The food was AMAZING We went with the Athenaeum much like other people due to the "one stop shop" they offer doing the decor, set up/tear down, and provide the linens, centerpieces, lighting, food, and staff. f town, so the proximity to the airport and ease of walk to the hotel were imperative. This historic building is a beautiful setting for any event. 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. Wonderful venue!! At this point, we did not care and it was over, but to look over and see she completely ditched her job and not assist at the end our wedding shows a lot about character and integrity. Our friends and family keep talking about how wonderful and fun the wedding was, and we have The Athenaeum to thank!! 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! One of the absolute best things about TCA is the FOOD! The venue was also great for us as we wanted it to have a bit of an city feel while also being "classic and elegant." We saved so much money on our bar with the way TCA has you preorder all alcohol. The captain didn't seem to know that there were drinks pre-selected to have at the head table for toasts right away and came out to ask before we walked in what we wanted to drink. It perfectly fit our vintage, classic theme. ception spaces were both beautiful, and the venue takes care of most of the set-up for you. I could go on forever, but will end saying I would recommend TCA to any bride, you will not be disappointed!! Overall - unprofessional a Im sorry you had a bad experience here at the Columbus Athenaeum. We are so terribly happy we chose the Athenaeum. Every staff member is so helpful and has a great attitude. They take care of everything for you and it was so nice to have food/alcohol/decor all from one place. Overall, I couldn't believe how perfect our wedding was and the Athenaeum made it possible! Natasha, our wedding coordinator that the venue provided us with, was the absolute BEST! It was condescending and I got a good mansplaining for five minutes how i needed to watch my drinking for the evening. None of the above kept us from enjoying our day! It grew rapidly as it voraciously acquired books, art, and rare artifacts. Jackie was our planner and she A fantastic place for your wedding! A lot of my guests did not even receive an appetizer. Jackie was great about answering any questions that we had along the way and her expertise was much appreciated. So, I am giving this venue 3 stars because I did have some complications with the venue. The crew at the Athenaeum made the room absolutely beautiful for my day, it felt magical walking down the isle. The Columbus Athenaeum was PERFECT for our wedding ceremony (Priory) and reception (Small Theater). We've had so many guests say wonderful things about how much they loved the beautiful event spaces and how wonderful the food was! The Athenaeum was just that! As soon as I walked in to tour it I fell in love with the building, but what I really want to rave about is how easy and fun they made the planning process. I went with the flow and pointed out my parents, I just wished I didn't have to worry about money during the event. With exceptional service, unique options, and beautiful locations, any wedding, rehearsal dinner, shower, banquet or conference is simply enchanting at the Athenaeum Hotel. 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. We had our ceremony in t Gorgeous Venue for a great price. They were very helpful and worked with us to meet our needs. d in The Large Theatre room- but there are many more rooms to choose from depending on budget and size of your event! y it! Everything was perfect, and the venue was a delight to work with! The ballroom was perfect for our size wedding (about 300 guests), had a beautiful balcony, and plenty of space for everyone including dancing, mingling, and games (handstand contest, limbo, engaged bouquet challenge, and 1 min squats)! We worked with Jackie and she took care of everything; she is a saint! You are the best! The program timeline was perfect. 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. Monday she called the venue, one of the employees had moved it into a box in a room that was staff only. Everything looked beautiful and it was so nice just being able to enjoy the day without having to worry about anything because we knew we were in good hands! The Small Theater is gorgeous with the twinkly lights hanging up everywhere- the evening felt magical and our photos are breathtaking. You were absolutely wonderful to work with, and thanks for making our wedding a dream come true! The Columbus Athenaeum was the perfect venue for my husband and I. This delayed dinner but the staff smoothly transitioned to the new timeline. d the staff were fabulous to us and our guests and made sure that the entire night ran smoothly. The average ceremony and reception reached $30,000 in 2022, according to a survey from the wedding planning site The Knot. Charging our card for more alcohol and never giving us a receipt. :) We were actually able to enjoy ourselves at our wedding. as a customer, I decided to write this review. We worked with Gina on amounts and took her recommendation to over order on beer and wine and encourage guests to drink the liquor and cocktails first! with it. I know we chose the right venue and recommend them to everyone. With her helping me plan the reception, there was no need for an outside wedding planner/coordinator. Kick-off the festivities with your wedding party in a specialty suite and allow us to host your post-wedding brunch to end the celebrations. The Columbus Athenaeum is beautiful. When it came time to tie the knot on Saturday, Sofia descended the aisle arm-in-arm with Lionel for her evening ceremonya seven-and-a-half minute walk down the venue's regal grand alle . For cocktail hour we did a meatball bar and it was such a hit. This made the rehearsal time for us a little different (mid-day the day before). 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. We were able to bring all our decor items down for setup the week of, which was very helpful! I am a very Type A person, and she was so organized, always responding to my emails within hours, answering any and all of my questions, and going above and beyond and match our vision of what we wanted our reception to be! TCA exceeded all my expectations! he Macedonian Room which comfortably fit all 200 of our guests. Never once did I feel like we were an annoyance to her - she truly made this our day, and all about us. We received so many compliments from our guests about the food especially the meat balls. I cannot thank The Columbus Athenaeum enough for all they did to make our day so special and would definitely recommend them! You will also be given a designated time block for your rehearsal. WeddingWire's Wedding Cost Guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of average wedding vendor costs by area, along with details on factors that can affect pricing, so you . I had guests coming up to me during the reception and comment Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers & Parties, Flower Girl Dresses and Ring Bearer Outfits. She knows the venue so well and will let you know what works and doesn't work. Photographer: $3,500-$6,500. The guests loved this sweet treat and our "eat dessert first" mentality. People didn't get cake as it took so long to get it served after our cutting. It made everything SO much easier for me to plan. I really liked that this venue took care of food & alcohol- even our centerpieces with the package we chose! 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. It's obvious they know what they're doing here! My husband and I were even given the chance to get a sneak peek at our rehearsal of the Oak Room. That, along with the uniqueness of the Olympian Ballroom, are what sold us on the Athenaeum. The model and daughter of Lionel Richie tied the knot with Elliot Grainge, a British record executive, in the south of France on Saturday. I highly recommend this venue! She was always quick to answer questions or and adjustments to time we needed. To-be-weds can feel assured that everything they need for their dream wedding is included in their chosen event package, such as tables and chairs, luxurious linens, and a variety of elegant decor. Food selection and service was excellent. The whole team went above and beyond and I cant even think of anything that went wrong. We absolutely fell in love with the Large Theater. Everyone raved about how amazing the food was and how beautiful the venue was. We worked with Jackie and she was amazing, and helped us so much throughout the process. Guests were blown away, everyone just kept taking about how beautiful it was and how amazing the food was. Ive received rave reviews on the food and I agree! From the photo booth, to the linens. The Olympian Ballroom was absolutely beautiful on the wedding day. She was so helpful and knowledgeable. It was gorgeous and the food was delicious. We changed a lot last minute and it was no sweat off her back. The ballroom itself is beautiful so you really don't need a lot of extra decor, but they still have a lot of options to choose from. Gina worked with both of these vendors to get all of the details set. She kept me on track with the planning process and made sure I had my dream reception. (reasonable) - I got lectured about how I didn't want to be that girl at the wedding. TCA is the perfect place to have your wedding. "I felt like a princess, and I will forever be grateful for . Our total guest count was 350 and everyone had enough space. P.S. 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! In addition to the money we saved on decor, we also appreciated how reasonably priced everything was (food, alcohol, space rental) when we compared it to other venues that we looked at. The whole Athenaeum staff was amazing and my wedding was everything I wanted and more. Our reception was absolutely stunning our guests could not stop telling us how beautiful the ballroom looked! Our signature drinks were perfectly mixed and the bartenders never had a long line waitingthey were super fast. Jackie was our coordinator and she was absolutely phenomenal. Both theaters, which accommodate up to 230 guests, flaunt soaring hand-painted ceilings, impressive stages, and dramatic balconies that even the ancient gods would be envious of their beauty. It was so convenient to be able to have our ceremony in Hellenic room and then the reception in the ballroom! I was in constant contact with Jackie via email for the 9 months leading up to the wedding. 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. I found when working with the staff, there was a lot of miscommunication. Share. From the moment we inquired about having our wedding at the Athenaeu Had our ceremony and reception in the large theater, and it was the best decision. Natasha was great to work with and helped ease the stress of the many details required to put together a wedding! Throw a party here! We had a few disappointments along the way. cause we were able to utilize the different spaces available. We did not want to risk a vendor new to TCA struggling with getting in and out of the room on time and causing us extra $$. I was looking for a unique space that would feel elegant and special and couldn't find any others to compare. We could not get ahold of them and they would not return our calls. Jackie graciously worked around my ever changing work and nursing school schedule when planning and showing off the venue to my out-of-state family. Its breathtaking turn-of-the-century architecture, grand theaters, and expansive ballrooms create an unparalleled backdrop designed to fill with wonder. Thank you for everything! Both rooms were beautiful and the changing rooms and Gina & her staff went above and beyond the day of our wedding. All the staff are very professional, everything was just as we planned it. We had a lot of guests coming from out of town, so having both events in the same place was ideal for our situation. We received RAVE REVIEWS about the food and pie from our guests (get the brisket!). They were so easy to work with, and so professional, it made planning the wedding a breeze. The Athenaeum was a great choice for our wedding! The pricing is very reasonable as well! The cake was delicious, and so was the food! , answer all questions, and give insights on what works best in the space. I did extensive research, received many quotes and decided on the Athenaeum. Not only was she not going to be upstairs for it for questions, she avoided us completely. We only had about 75 days to plan everything. Jackie was our venue coordinator and made wedding planning such a breeze! The entire day went flawlessly. They did not follow through on things they promised, lost the cake, did not provide the correct alcohol, etc. I never questioned whether everything would be taken care of. We u Lori, Gina and the rest of the staff at the Columbus Athenaeum were nothing short of incredible. The spaces themselves were stunning- such beautiful architecture and character that not much additional decoration is needed. You are all awesome and if I had to do it all over again I would do everything the exact same! One thing thats different from other venues: you are not invited to a food tasting until after you sign a contract. Exchange vows beneath the cathedral ceilings of the Priory before dining under a canopy of lights and swaying on the dance floor. We were living out of town during the engagement so I was a little nervous to plan an out of town wedding, but Jackie (my coordinator) made everything so easy! 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. Suitable for wedding ceremonies and receptions, this venue is in the heart of downtown Columbus near various 4-star hotels and two international airports. Gina is an organized and detailed person like myself and we were always on the same page double checking everything. From the beginning, Lois and the team at the Athenaeum made this an incredibly easy experience. She made sure every little detail was in place and everything was perfect. God Bless you all! The staff asked her to leave because they needed to lock up and she did and continued her search. We left feeling full, relieved, and with brand new selections for our wedding menu. I was impressed with the level of attitude. The Columbus Athenaeum was everything we could have wanted in a wedding venue and more! Overall an amazing experience and day. Compared to other vendors, it was incredibly affordable and we did not have to sacrifice the quality. We were very impressed with the food and alcohol packages that The Columbus Athenaeum offered. inclusive venue! The new coordinator was good. But that doesn't mean that you know exactly what I specifically want for my wedding. I was also told by several guests that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. Danielle was absolutely AMAZING!! If you want to pass this much judgement on young women, don't be a bartender. I wrote this off and just asked the lady for a different drink instead and figured that'd be the end. If you want as stress free a wedding as possible, go with this venue. It turned into an even greater dance floor! ated information, and our reception ran so smoothly thanks to them! My guests were raving about the Large Theater. We proceed downstairs to the lobby to find out that our planner was with ANOTHER CLIENT and NOT AT OUR RECEPTION HELPING!! Graphic shows only the 10 most and least expensive states for weddings, on average, separated by the "Average" bar. Jackie very helpful and understanding when we were indecisive about our food options. They found it by the end of the night & returned it. But, ensure you keep an eye out for the above things as they may happen to you. Would recommend this venue to anyone in their wedding planning process! We looked at several different rooms, but knew instantly when we entered the Large Theater that it was "The One." The food is amazing - our guests keep raving about it! 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. food was, and how beautiful the Large Theater was for both our ceremony and reception. The staff lost our cake knife & server, and we had to use theirs. The venue is beautiful and a great value! The weekend of our wedding, I've never felt more calm. She is very organized and I always felt like a priority to her even when I asked the silliest questions like how many candles I needed to fill the windowsill. The head chef was there carving the Prime Rib, we had a pasta and mashed potato station, side items, the Chicken Beurre Blanc all of it was delicious! hard time making decisions and she was never at a loss for words in helping me to chose things! The price was competitive with other vendors, everyone loved it and at the end of the night we had a memory book with notes and silly photos from our friends and family which is a really fun keepsake! The staff was so helpful throughout the whole process. She met with us within days of the switch, put us at ease with her expertise and knowledge of weddings and our specific wedding plans, and was always quick to respond to any questions my husband and I or my parents had. You can't go wrong! That is quite a feat. Later, another bridesmaid ordered a double and she received the response "It's only 9:30" and was given a barely alcoholic beverage instead. Its been two weeks and we havent been able t We had our reception at TCA in the Small Theatre on 11/4/17. We gave them the items that we wanted placed on the tables and they did the rest. n if that meant TCA lost a few hundred dollars). You can tell they have weddings down to a science - everything like clockwork and they know what they're doing. And they did most of the work! We probably saw her 1-2 times during the afternoon at the reception, and not existent for the end of it. First up, The Athenaeum at Cal Tech in Pasadena, California. That made things really easy. And the venue was absolutely breathtaking. Communication with our coordinator was good and easy to get a hold of. 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. nd beyond for us. Meetings and Events; Meeting Spaces; Weddings; Request for Proposal The Atheneum Suites. We had no issues with this and the vendors for the reception that are on their list know about this and plan accordingly as well. I truly appreciated how smoothly the day went thanks to the aid of the Athenaeum staff. She really listened to what we wanted and gave us ideas on how to (affordably) achieve what we were wanting. I am very thankful for their flexibility and support. This is necessary to keep things running smoothly for your event, as well as the others going on at the same time. We had our reception within the Large Theatre. TCA was an awesome pick and Im so glad we had a huge party there! Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the venue was and how AMAZING the food tasted!! They were very flexible - at the very beginning of the reception a guest accidentally poured red wine on my dress. From the beginning, everything was made easy for us, which is really helpful when planning a wedding and all the overwhelming stress that comes One of the best decisions I have ever made was choosing The Columbus Athenaeum for my wedding venue! You will not be disappointed by this venue! Also, the venue that I chose for the reception had cabaret tables however the linens were just draped over and looked very unpolished (I was shown cabaret tables that had the linens tied at the bottom as a model). is available. From the moment we toured we knew it was the venue for us. Old world charm and thousands of books on open shelves create a feeling and spirit that is unique to the 200-year-old library. for a comfy spot to open gifts and chat. I hate potatoes, so I love that their buffet had a pasta option. 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). I could not have asked for a better TCA coordinator to help put our special day together. Reserving the Athenaeum Rental Fee: The venue rental fee is $275/hour Monday-Thursday, $445/hour Friday & Sunday, $545/hour on Saturday, and $600/hour on federal holidays. You only get 30 minutes to rehearse and the time is given to you (typically 3-3:30pm on Friday for a Saturday ceremony so party members had to take off work) and have strict time constraints and in the contract it states you will be charged $100 for every 15 minutes you go over on both rehearsal and reception times so just be leery and plan ahead.
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