Reception $3,000 starting price Get a personalized quote Ceremony $800 starting price Get a personalized quote Bar $10 starting price Get a personalized quote About The Columbus Athenaeum is a charming wedding venue in Columbus, Ohio. Opera Home CHQ Assembly 2023 Season Sweeney Todd La Tragdie de Carmen 2023 Young Artists 2023 Festival & Guest Artists 2023 Directors & Designers 2023 Opera Conservatory About She was very knowledgeable about the space and the options the Athenaeum were able to offer. I can not say enough about the Columbus Athenaeum- what an exceptional venue! The reception was just as perfect; we held it in the large theater. I DO NOT recommend the Anthenaeum for anything. This venue is amazing. If you are looking for the unique venue with a wonderful, helpful staff- Look no further, ladies! By clicking 'Request Quote', you agree that your information will be shared with the vendor and used to create an account on TheKnot.com. t fit for us. The Athenaeum has some pretty strict rules about timing of set-up, take down, cookie tables, etc. Owens matched her elegant . smooth. We've had so many guests say wonderful things about how much they loved the beautiful event spaces and how wonderful the food was! Highly recommend, our wording was unforgettable. Although, my husband and I didn't get much time to eat, we were waited on hand and foot and never wanted for anything! Athenaeum Hotel receptions. We received many compliments from our guests about the beautiful set up. We love TCA! Catering: $6,500-$10,000. But, we ran into a problem that was NOT mentioned at any point during the wedding planning process. We had several people comment that it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. as a customer, I decided to write this review. dare I say it - easy! We trusted the reviews we read (and Lori!) The day of the wedding, everything flowed very smoothly. Everything was perfect, and the venue was a delight to work with! Thanks again Gina!! 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. The new coordinator was good. There was hardly any communication between the employees when it came to questions I had about my wedding. Overall, we were very happy and would definitely recommend TCA! Planning a wedding I initially felt very overwhelmed but they made it SO easy! I knew we were in good hands with her. 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 ATHENAEUM - 498 Photos & 146 Reviews - 551 S Hill Ave, Pasadena, California - Venues & Event Spaces - Restaurant Reviews - Phone Number - Menu - Yelp Restaurants Home Services Auto Services The Athenaeum 146 reviews Unclaimed $$$ Venues & Event Spaces, American (Traditional) Edit See all 502 photos Write a review Add photo Prime Rib Also, during the wedding, there was an additional event coordinator present (I can't remember her name- sorry!) 2/I don't think that this differs from any other place that I looked into for the wedding, but you feel like you get charged for a lot of little things (i/e if you want floor length/different color table linens, you are going to pay for it). We've already joked that we'll be back for a vow renewal in 10+ years. I can still taste the prime rib - yummmm. They got us drinks and food, helped direct guests, and facilitate in load out. The evening was incredible. From food, to decorations, to alcohol, to linens the Athenaeum worked with us to get exactly what we wanted. TCA exceeded all my expectations! I also asked the staff to speak with my parents if we ran out of any alcohol because they were paying for the bar, and I didn't want to know if we were running out. it was so nice to not have to worry about finding all that myself. She was told it was late, they wanted to go home and she could come back Monday. David's Bridal runs the gamut, so you'll find prices as low as $70 on sale and as high as $1,500, but there are tons of options under the $200 mark. The venue is beautiful and a great value! Sofia Richie's dresses for the fashion-filled day were all custom-made by Chanel. was located under a guest table and it has happily been returned. We had a phenomenal wedding at an affordable price in a historic and beautiful location! With exceptional service, unique options, and beautiful locations, any wedding, rehearsal dinner, shower, banquet or conference is simply enchanting at the Athenaeum Hotel. and everyone had a blast at our wedding and reception! It was an incredible wedding and Gina helped make this a beautiful wedding for a cost we could afford. I chose it because it was very convenient (they helped me plan every little detail) and because it was BEAUTIFUL!!! I am so happy we chose the Columbus Athenaeum for our wedding venue! The Providence Athenaeum offers an unforgettable backdrop for many types of events. nd beyond for us. restrooms were super convenient. Not living in columbus while planning the wedding but Gina was super responsive to all emails and very accommodating. There was a lull and miscommunication between when speeches were going to be done and when dinner would be started. We had a lot of guests coming from out of town, so having both events in the same place was ideal for our situation. It was truly everything I could have wanted! he Macedonian Room which comfortably fit all 200 of our guests. Everything went perfectly and the Athenaeum took care of everything fo Everyone at The Columbus Athenaeum made our day a huge success. I will tell all of my friends about The Athenaeum when they are considering wedding venues. She was fantastic! We were even able to take the beer and wine back with us and had an after party. From the moment I saw the Olympian Ballroom, I fell in love with it. The food was excellent! Wonderful venue!! They nailed my vision perfectly, and both my husband and I are so incredibly happy with how everything turned out! Gina an We got married on 10/17/15 at the Columbus Athenaeum. The rooms are so stately that we used very little additional decorations. y it! Never once did I feel like we were an annoyance to her - she truly made this our day, and all about us. of times and we emailed frequently. 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. And thank you again to Gina for helping me coordinate such a perfect day! ha and Samantha answered every question that we had, and we had a lot! It was rushed by the coordinator they assigned to me and the atmosphere was extremely unprofessional once the final payment was made. They literally take care of everything for you. Compared to other vendors, it was incredibly affordable and we did not have to sacrifice the quality. We were married close by at St Johns The baptist church, room block at the renaissance and rehearsal dinner at due amici- our guests loved that everything was close! This made the rehearsal time for us a little different (mid-day the day before). 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. The Athenaeum was a great choice for our wedding! The spaces themselves were stunning- such beautiful architecture and character that not much additional decoration is needed. Having enough alcohol without overspending was one thing we worried about, and it honestly turned out just fine. They are simply the best. We worked with their in house florist and design lady, Tracy. and the night was better than we could have ever imagined. An art gallery was added in 1827, and the library began a series of yearly . We HIGHLY recommend the CA for any event and would use them again in the future. counted towards our event minimum unlike the hotels we looked at. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE was raving about the space. Everything was absolutely beautiful, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. understanding when we had to postpone our wedding twice due to COVID. Sign up on The Knot to reach more couples and book more weddings! They also accommodated a guest with over 20 allergies needs delectably. Like I said: Amazing! All-inclusive packages include tables, chairs, linens, centerpieces, and more. ke with the facility and got a response back from the financial coordinator, the e-mail was completely inappropriate. Everything went so smoothly at our reception the staff really did an amazing job of making our day perfect! There was no need for shuttle service before/after the reception because everyone was able to walk to and from. If you want as stress free a wedding as possible, go with this venue. 3/They are also very strict with load-in and load-out times. She could not have done more for us and we are so thankful to her! The entire staff from sales, to day of support, to the chefs, were so incredibly friendly and helpful. Old world charm and thousands of books on open shelves create a feeling and spirit that is unique to the 200-year-old library. I understand that this is "normal", but our outstanding balance was approximately 1% of our total bill, and I believe the situation could have been handled with that in mind. Every single person who came to our wedding told us how delicious the food was!! They were all super impressed with the food and many said it was the best wedding food they had ever had (some professional chefs included). The venue was absolutely stunning! There was not one thing that I had to worry about the entire night. b carving station for dinner. They really are event professionals and will make sure every detai Our experience working with The Columbus Athenaeum (TCA) and our wedding were fabulous!!! I initially thought it was over-the-top to have potatoes in a martini glass, but people thought it was so cool! We also only used recommended vendors from the provided list from TCA. We had originally gotten married in a microwedding in February and, on a whim, decided to have a large reception in August. The facility was perfect for our group and it looked magnificent. Would definitely recommend! One of our friends who is a very picky eater couldnt wait to tell us she loved everything! Gina was awesome Gina and the staff at The Columbus Athenaeum went above and beyond our expectations when we pictured our wedding venue. I highly recommend the Athenaeum. Sky was very helpful day-of, she was everywhere making sure things were running smoothly. , answer all questions, and give insights on what works best in the space. 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. We used the priory for the ceremony and the small theater for the reception. One of the reasons we signed on with the Athenaeum was because of the whole team. I am hoping this was a one-off experience and the staff was just having themselves A Night. 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;). When searching for a venue, this one ended up being the most affordable & we are so glad we picked it. You may also contact us via email at athevents@caltech.edu. Band or DJ: $2,000-$7,000. :). 47 reviews #64 of 388 Restaurants in Pasadena $$$$ American Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options. 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. The prices were fair, especially for the quality of service and product, and the food was amazing. The Columbus Athenaeum is a historic venue located in Columbus, OH. I am so grateful for Gina, for all that her and her staff did for me. Through the 18 months that I worked with Gina Cristofani, she was nothing but To the Columbus Athenaeum and Gina, our wedding planner: Thank you for making Jess and Larry's wedding very special. The staff did their job seamlessly and we hardly knew they were there as they went about their work but responded quickly with any request. They were very helpful and worked with us to meet our needs. We strive to create the best wedding reception experience as possible while upholding our legal responsibility with alcohol service. who was also amazing- she made sure we ate & helped keep everything in line. A lot of my guests did not even receive an appetizer. You'll find a variety of styles, from super-simple to ruffled, lacy, and beaded. 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." I was looking for the Vintage/Rustic feel and this venue gave me just that! I wrote this off and just asked the lady for a different drink instead and figured that'd be the end. sed the small theater and it couldn't have been better. for a comfy spot to open gifts and chat. 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. I literally just had to show up and it was fantastic! We worked with Gina from beginning to end and she was such a great help. ing very easy and were always professional. 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. Its a gorgeous venue, lovely staff, and you and your wedding will be in safe and capable hands. We had a sparkler exit arranged with lighters and sparklers dropped off with our decor and my husband went to the coordinator to find them because they weren't anywhere around the reception space under a table or anything and they were locked up in the office and the lighters were still packaged and not ready, so he spent time on that. Again, thank you so much for the effort you made and how easy you were to work with. 551 S Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106-3443 +1 626-395-8200 Website + Add hours. She was very personal, organized, and accommodating. TCA is the perfect place to have your wedding. While the venue is beautiful, the price was not worth the services we received. My husband and I were even given the chance to get a sneak peek at our rehearsal of the Oak Room. I wish they allowed more time for the reception - that's my only gripe! Another recommendation: spend a little extra for the photo booth! No empathy at times either. But, ensure you keep an eye out for the above things as they may happen to you. She was a pleasure to work with! They can also provide a photo booth and you can also have them make your wedding cake for you. We had our reception in the Large Theater- and I have never seen anything so unique and beautiful for a wedding! We worked off of their list of preferred vendors and everyone they recommended was exce Jackie was amazing!! Loved loved loved The Columbus Athenaeum! 16,499 were here. We followed TCAs guidelines for ordering and were pretty close on the spirits. The food was wonderful, not to mention the great bartender. We had ice cream sundaes and hot chocolate for our cocktail hour and everyone loved it. And my photos are FLAWLESS!! She met with me and my husband, my parents, and even let us check out the room throughout the year. All the station options we had picked we had personally tried at the tasting date and they did not disappoint! 1000 Brush Street Detroit, Michigan 48226 . The 19th Century Greek Revival building is located on historic Benefit Street on the East Side of Providence, just minutes from . Highly recommended! I wouldn't change a thing! Both rooms were beautiful and the changing rooms and Gina & her staff went above and beyond the day of our wedding. I had my ceremony and reception there. The service staff were wonderful too! And I was a bit frustrated at a "standard" response when we'd finalized the order for everything (Food, linens, decor, alcohol, etc.) With her helping me plan the reception, there was no need for an outside wedding planner/coordinator. 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! But Jackie was wonderful to work with and she helped the day of go smoothly! It was also nice to be near to other fun places so that out of town guests had places to see/things to do if they arrived the day before/early/stayed after. The alcohol ordering process involves the client choosing quantities of each alcohol, but the mixers are the Athenaeum's responsibility. Thank you so much Jackie and TCA staff!!!
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