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  Little Turtle Golf Club

  5400 Little Turtle Way W, Westerville, OH 43081, USA

  • Spaces for 24-250 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Event Space
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Golf Club at Little Turtle is a private country club set on more than 200 acres in Westerville, Ohio, just north of Columbus. Its centerpiece is a Pete Dye-designed 18-hole championship course, and the club also offers a fitness center, a resort-style pool, and golf simulators alongside its event spaces. For weddings, the club's newly renovated Hawthorne Ballroom seats up to 250 guests beneath chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows, anchored by a stone fireplace and a built-in dance floor. An adjacent patio opens the celebration outdoors for ceremonies and cocktail hours with views of the grounds. Smaller gatherings, such as rehearsal dinners, next-day brunches, or bridal party prep, have a home in the Executive Boardroom and The Studio, both with private access to the outdoor ceremony space. Beyond weddings, the club hosts corporate meetings, retreats, bridal showers, and holiday parties, supported by full-service catering from an executive chef and day-of planning assistance.

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  Brio Tuscan Grille at Polaris Fashion Place

  1500 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240, USA

  • Spaces for 120 Guests

  Brio Italian Grille at Polaris Fashion Place brings Tuscan-inspired Italian dining to Columbus, Ohio, serving authentic northern Italian cuisine in a warm, inviting setting designed for both everyday dining and private celebrations. The menu showcases premium steaks, chops, seafood, handmade pasta, and flatbreads prepared in a traditional wood-burning oven, complemented by Italian wines and craft cocktails. The restaurant offers private and semi-private event spaces suited for a range of occasions — from rehearsal dinners and bridal showers to corporate lunches and milestone celebrations. Brio's events team works with each group to develop customizable menus, ensuring that every gathering reflects the occasion.

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  The Berwick Banquet Center

  3250 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43232, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  The Berwick is a family-owned banquet and catering venue in Columbus, Ohio, with roots going back to 1955, when Tony and Maria Susi opened "The Berwick Seafood Manor" in Bexley. By 1964 the business had grown enough to move to its current location on Refugee Road, where an 11,500-square-foot facility now houses six banquet rooms, a dining room, and a lounge — the same space three generations of the Susi family have operated ever since. The venue accommodates private events from 10 to 400 guests, with room rental built into per-person menu pricing along with all standard linens, china, flatware, glassware, and professional staff for setup, service, and cleanup. The kitchen handles all food and beverage in-house, drawing on decades of Italian family recipes and custom menu creation. On-site wedding ceremonies are available, and the team works directly with each couple from menu selection through the last dance.

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  The Blackwell

  Blackwell Inn at Fisher College, 2110 Tuttle Park Pl, Columbus, OH 43210, USA

  • Spaces for 120-350 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor

  The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is Ohio State University's only on-campus hotel, located at the heart of the Fisher College of Business campus in Columbus. Since opening in June 2002, the full-service property has offered modern accommodations alongside more than 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space. For weddings and large celebrations, the Grand Ballroom spans 3,900 square feet and accommodates up to 300 guests for receptions; the space divides into two sections for ceremonies of up to 250. Adjacent to the hotel, the Daley Family Pavilion and Terrace provide more than 13,000 square feet of year-round entertaining space — including a 3,200-square-foot enclosed pavilion and an open-air terrace that fits up to 200 guests for ceremonies. A dedicated wedding coordinator and in-house culinary team led by Executive Chef Ernesto Padilla manage planning and custom menu creation from booking through event day. Hotel room blocks are available for out-of-town guests, and valet and self-parking options serve evening events.

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  Creekside Conference & Event Center

  101 Mill St #300, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA

  • Spaces for 300-400 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor

  Creekside Conference & Event Center is an all-inclusive event venue situated above Big Walnut Creek in Olde Gahanna, Ohio. The facility spans 9,000 square feet of classically detailed interior space, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views of the creek and surrounding plaza throughout. The venue's Plaza Ballroom accommodates up to 400 guests for weddings, galas, and corporate receptions, while a separate outdoor ceremony space hosts up to 300. Four configurable salon spaces and an executive boardroom extend the options for smaller meetings, breakout sessions, and cocktail hours. Operated by the Taste Hospitality Group, Creekside offers a comprehensive suite of in-house services — including full-service catering, ceremony and reception DJ, day-of coordination, specialty linens, floral and candle centerpieces, and a customized wedding cake — giving planners a single point of contact for the full event experience.

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  Zoombezi Bay

  4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065, USA

  • Spaces for 12-20 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 1 space at this venue

  Located adjacent to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio, Zoombezi Bay offers a one-of-a-kind destination for company outings, family reunions, birthday celebrations, fundraisers, and private events. Spanning more than 22 acres, the award-winning water park features thrilling attractions, private cabanas, customizable catering options, and exclusive after-hours rental opportunities that create unforgettable group experiences. Whether hosting an intimate gathering or a large-scale company picnic, the dedicated events team helps tailor every detail, with flexible venue options, group packages, and unique experiences designed to bring guests together for a day of fun and lasting memories.

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  The Fawcett Center at Ohio State University

  2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, USA

  • Spaces for 100-500 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 4 Total Spaces

  The Fawcett Center sits on the perimeter of the Ohio State University campus in Columbus, a modernist brick facility named in honor of Novice G. Fawcett, Ohio State's president from 1956 to 1972. Conceived as a multi-purpose facility to support academic, administrative, and community functions, it opened in the early 1970s and has since grown into one of the university's central gathering places for conferences, weddings, and social occasions. Its proximity to Ohio Stadium and the university's athletic facilities also makes it a convenient setting for sports-related events, press conferences, and receptions. The center offers a range of event spaces suited to different kinds of gatherings, from the fixed, tiered Conference Theater that seats up to 496 guests for keynote sessions and lectures, to the Ballroom, the center's largest and most versatile room, which accommodates up to 300 guests for weddings, conferences, and banquets and opens directly onto a private outdoor patio and lawn. The mid-sized Clinton Room, seating up to 100, suits workshops, presentations, and executive meetings, while the Club Room's built-in bar and exposed brick make it a favored spot for cocktail hours and intimate receptions. All catering at The Fawcett Center is handled in-house by its own culinary team, led by an Executive Chef, and complimentary parking is included with facility rentals.

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  Whetstone Park of Roses

  3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214, USA

  • Spaces for 20-300 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Event Space
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Whetstone Park of Roses is a public rose garden in Columbus, home to more than 11,000 roses across 350-plus varieties, making it one of the largest public rose gardens in the country. The park's Whetstone Shelterhouse, a 2,926-square-foot indoor space built in 1953, accommodates up to 175 guests and includes a kitchenette, two fireplaces, patio access, and heat and air conditioning, along with tables and chairs provided. For outdoor ceremonies, the Park of Roses offers three designated wedding sites: a fountain backdrop, a wedding trellis, and a brick gazebo, each set among the rose gardens and available as an add-on to a shelterhouse rental. Capacities range from 50 guests at the more intimate fountain and trellis sites up to 300 guests at the brick gazebo, where bleacher seating accommodates larger groups. Wedding sites are available April through October, and the shelterhouse is handicap accessible with a changing room and restrooms on site, making it a full-service setting for both ceremonies and receptions surrounded by the rose garden's blooms.

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  The Grand Ballroom at J. Liu in Worthington

  6880 N High St, Worthington, OH 43085, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Grand Ballroom at J.Liu occupies the second floor of J. Liu Restaurant & Bar's Worthington building on North High Street, a landmark topped with a twelve-foot pineapple. The ballroom features an arched ceiling rising from 12 to 20 feet and spans roughly 3,168 square feet, accommodating up to 250 seated guests for wedding receptions, ceremonies, and other celebrations. An upper terrace opens off the ballroom, giving guests a spot to step outside during a reception. The room hosts everything from formal and intimate weddings to larger themed receptions and casual affairs, with an events team that works with couples to plan floor layouts and menus for the day. Parking is available on all sides of the building, including additional spaces at the neighboring PNC Bank lot that open up in the evenings and on weekends.

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  Ohio Union - The Ohio State University

  1739 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210, USA

  • Spaces for 50-980 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 7 Total Spaces

  The Ohio Union sits at the heart of The Ohio State University's Columbus campus, a student union along North High Street that ranks among the largest meeting venues in the city. Across 85,000 square feet of flexible space, its 34 rooms host everything from corporate meetings, conferences, and breakout sessions to fundraising galas and large celebrations. The centerpiece is the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom, one of the largest ballrooms in Central Ohio at 17,276 square feet, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Swarovski crystal chandeliers, and theater seating for up to 1,700 guests. The Performance Hall, the building's second-largest space, pairs high ceilings and a built-in stage with an east wall that opens onto Potter Plaza for outdoor cocktail receptions and smaller gatherings. Room rentals include high-speed wireless internet and built-in audio-visual resources, and on-site catering is provided by Student Life University Catering. The building also houses four dining locations, including Woody's Tavern, and offers parking for up to 1,200 guests.

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  Red Brick Occasions

  118 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Loft

  Red Brick Occasions is a full-service event center in the Red Brick District of Downtown Columbus, Ohio. The venue is operated by A Catered Event, a Columbus-based full-service catering company. The space features exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, exposed ceilings, and soft lighting, giving it a contemporary urban-industrial character suited to a wide range of occasions. Accommodating up to 150 guests, Red Brick Occasions hosts weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, conferences, and private social gatherings, with integrated catering available through the venue's operating team.

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  Camp Mary Orton

  7925 N High St, Columbus, OH 43235, USA

  • Spaces for 60-300 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 3 Meeting Spaces
  • 1 Venue with Activities

  Nestled in Columbus, Ohio, Camp Mary Orton is a historic camp and event venue operated by The Godman Guild Association. The centerpiece is the 5,000-square-foot Lodge, constructed in 1938, featuring original hardwood floors, high-beamed ceilings, and a 14-foot-wide stone fireplace. The climate-controlled Lodge accommodates up to 250 guests across two connected large rooms, an industrial kitchen, and an outdoor terrace overlooking the grounds — making it a sought-after setting for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and private celebrations. Beyond the Lodge, the property offers the Huntington Room for groups up to 125, equipped with A/V equipment, a sound system, a loft conference space, and an indoor climbing wall for team-building programs. A separate conference room handles smaller gatherings of up to 60. On-site catering is available through Blue Bow Tie Catering, and the expansive wooded grounds include hiking trails, basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, a challenge course, and a seasonal pool.

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  Columbus Marriott Northwest

  5605 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017, USA

  • Spaces for 600 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Marriott Columbus Northwest is a full-service hotel and event venue in Dublin, Ohio's Blazer Parkway Research District. Following a comprehensive renovation, the property features a sophisticated, contemporary design and offers 19 configurable meeting and event spaces across up to 14,000 square feet of refreshed space — making it one of the more versatile hotel event destinations in the Columbus area. The Dublin Ballroom anchors the hotel's event offerings, spanning approximately 6,500 square feet and accommodating more than 600 guests for receptions and seated dinners. Smaller meeting rooms and boardrooms extend the range of gathering sizes, from intimate executive dinners to large-scale wedding receptions and corporate events. Full-service catering and in-house audiovisual technology are available for all events. The hotel's Two Brother Bar & Kitchen draws on locally and regionally sourced ingredients for every meal period, and the Marriott Greatroom lobby features a Starbucks coffee bar. Eligible guests can also access the M Club Lounge, a premium Marriott amenity providing complimentary refreshments and workspace.

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  Heritage Golf Club

  3525 Heritage Club Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA

  • Spaces for 225-250 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Country Club

  Located in Hilliard, Ohio, Heritage Golf Club features rolling greens, tree-lined fairways, and a graceful clubhouse with timeless architecture. The venue offers elegant ballrooms, terraces, and personalized catering for events large or intimate. Guests enjoy a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere that perfectly complements weddings, private dinners, and corporate functions.

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  Ohio Statehouse

  Ohio State Capitol, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

  • Spaces for 25-5,000 Guests
  • 3 Museums
  • 10 Landmarks
  • 10 Total Spaces

  A National Historic Landmark at the heart of downtown Columbus, the Ohio Statehouse anchors the 10-acre Capitol Square and has welcomed legislators and the public since 1857. Built largely of Columbus limestone in the Greek Revival style, the building is crowned by a 120-foot domed Rotunda with an inlaid marble floor and glass skylight - one of several distinctive settings available for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and non-profit events. Indoor spaces range from the 4,068-square-foot Atrium, where Greek columns rise to a glass-and-bronze ceiling beside a grand staircase inspired by the Paris Opera House, to intimate antique-furnished rooms such as the State Room and the Ladies' Gallery. The limestone-walled Museum Gallery and the Rotunda host seated dinners and receptions for up to several hundred guests, while the exterior plazas accommodate outdoor gatherings of as many as 5,000. Events are supported by a list of nine approved caterers, rentable event equipment, and coordination through the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board's special events team. Wedding packages include rehearsal time, setup and teardown, furniture, sound and A/V equipment, security, and coordinator services.

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  The Olde Gahanna Sanctuary

  82 N High St, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  The Gahanna Sanctuary is a nonprofit event venue set inside a building with more than 129 years of history, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1987. A 2024 renovation refreshed the lighting and architectural details while preserving the character of the space, including its Tudor stained-glass windows, which give the main hall a distinctive backdrop for ceremonies and celebrations. The venue accommodates up to 280 guests across its Sanctuary Hall and Gallery spaces, making it suited to weddings, receptions, birthday parties, and business meetings. Couples and event hosts have use of a large prep kitchen, a private getting-ready suite, and an outdoor patio strung with bistro lighting. Complimentary bell tower lighting can be arranged for evening events. As a DIY facility, rental of the venue includes tables, chairs, and cleaning supplies, with free WiFi throughout. Ample free parking is available on site and nearby, and the venue sits minutes from the Creekside District with easy access to I-270, Easton Town Center, and John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

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  The Grand Event Center

  820 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA

  • Spaces for 100-350 Guests
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Meeting Space

  The Grand Event Center is a full-service venue in Grandview Yard, a mixed-use district in Grandview Heights, Ohio known for tree-lined walkways and easy access to downtown Columbus, the Short North Arts District, and Ohio State University. The venue offers a blend of suburban ease and urban energy just steps from hotels, shops, restaurants, and craft breweries. At its center is the 3,960-square-foot Grandview Ballroom, filled with natural light and able to host wedding receptions for up to 350 guests. The venue also offers Ballroom A, Ballroom B, and the Scioto Room, along with a pre-function space and an outdoor courtyard patio with a fire pit, giving couples and event planners a range of room sizes for ceremonies, receptions, meetings, and conferences. The Grand Event Center provides full-service planning with a dedicated event planner and an executive chef who designs menus for buffet or seated service. Complimentary parking is available in an adjacent 500-space garage, and the venue is physically connected to the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU, with the Hyatt Place Columbus OSU next door, allowing for coordinated hotel room blocks and overnight accommodations for guests.

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  L.A. Catering Event Center

  670 Harmon Ave, Columbus, OH 43223, USA

  • Spaces for 20-450 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  The Levee Event Center sits just west of downtown Columbus in Franklinton, near the city's original settlement along the Scioto River, and takes its name from the levees built in the early 1900s to protect the city from flooding. The facility hosts weddings, corporate meetings, seminars, holiday celebrations, and graduation parties across four rental spaces: the Event Center, Main Hall, and two meeting rooms, ranging from intimate gatherings to larger receptions. The venue is operated by L.A. Catering, a division of LifeCare Alliance, a Columbus community organization founded in 1898. Every dollar of profit is reinvested into LifeCare Alliance's programs supporting older adults, medically challenged, and disabled individuals in Central Ohio, making each event booked here a contribution to that mission. Rental spaces come equipped with a large projection screen, wireless internet, a surround sound system, wireless microphones, breakout rooms, and staging risers, along with free on-site parking and easy access to major freeways.

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  Makoy Center

  5462 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA

  • Spaces for 75-420 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 4 Total Spaces

  The Makoy is a longstanding event venue in Hilliard, Ohio, just west of downtown Columbus near Interstate 270. Operating for more than 30 years and host to over 7,000 events, the venue has become a central Ohio staple for weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations of all kinds. Three indoor banquet halls anchor the property: the 9,000-square-foot Emerald Room, a grand ballroom-style space for up to 300 guests; the 7,000-square-foot Burgundy Room, featuring French Art Deco styling for medium-sized gatherings of up to 180; and the more intimate 2,400-square-foot Mezzanine, suited to smaller gatherings of up to 75. Outdoors, the Wedding Garden offers a landscaped setting for ceremonies, complete with a customizable arbor and an indoor weather backup option. The Makoy's in-house catering, led by an award-winning executive chef, along with day-of coordination and full event-planning support, rounds out the experience. The venue has earned recognition including The Knot Hall of Fame designation, a WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award, and Best of Zola honors.

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  North Bank Park Pavilion

  311 W Long St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 space at this venue

  North Bank Park Pavilion sits on the banks of the Scioto River in downtown Columbus's Arena District, where its contemporary design frames views of the city skyline. Operated by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, the pavilion pairs 1,820 square feet of air-conditioned and heated indoor space with a covered outdoor patio - welcoming up to 200 guests, 100 inside and 100 outside, during peak season from April through October, and 100 indoor guests from November through March. The open floor plan leaves plenty of room for personalized touches, and practical features support an event from setup to send-off: a kitchen with refrigerator, ice maker, and microwave; a changing room; a fireplace; restrooms; tables and chairs; and Wi-Fi. The facility is handicap accessible and available for rental Tuesday through Sunday, with bookings accepted up to one year in advance.

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