Weddings At The Columbus Anthenaeum

No matter what size of reception you are planning, you can probably get it to work at the Columbus Anthenaeum! Simply put, The Athenaeum is gorgeous. There are a lot of different spaces to choose from to serve different tastes and space needs.

The Columbus Anthenaeum Wedding Receptions

This venue was the original Masonic Temple that was built in 1896. It still has most of the beautiful features from that time.

Today, this large building located in the center of downtown Columbus now hosts many weddings receptions and ceremonies every year!

The largest room is the Olympian Ballroom, which can hold up to 900 guests:

It features hardwood floors and elegant lighting of the balcony / ceiling.

What’s really unique about this room is that there is an upper balcony area that overlooks the main part of the room. This gives you guests a great place to have a cocktail hour before them come into the ballroom. It also gives your photographer a great angle for pictures.

The Large Theatre is another very popular room is another large ballroom that is one of the most unique in all of Central Ohio.

The most unique aspect is the high rise seating on the both sides.

There is also a large stage area, which is also quite deep. That can be used as a dance floor, or you can place your head table on it.

There are also some loge boxes on the sides of the stage. These overlook the entire room and can make for some great pictures and very different introductions.

Wedding Ceremonies At The Anthenaeum

There are many different rooms at this venue where you can have a ceremony.

Many of these rooms are not on the main floor but still gives your guests the ultimate convenience as they move from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, and then to the reception.

Consider the Priory Room. It has a great 12th century look and feel to it. Its almost like getting married in a classic cathedral.

Wedding Pictures At The Anthenaeum

With the classic architecture throughout the building you will have ample place to get great photos. For example, the stairwell and the lobby are great locations for taking photos. 

Then of course you are within walking distance of all the great downtown locations - so consider getting pictures in front of the Ohio Statehouse, or along the riverfront.

Being in the heart of downtown you can also get some really great urban shots.

Insider Tips For Your Reception At The Anthenaeum

This venue is in an excellent location downtown, with a nearby parking garage available as well as parking meters. There are plenty of hotel options, restaurants, bars, and rehearsal dinner options nearby. For example the Renaissance Hotel is almost across the street. This is a big cost saving advantage because there’s no need for a shuttle service before/after the reception because everyone is able to walk to and from the venue.

Don't be afraid to choose vendors that are not on the preferred vendor list! They do not force you to go with the list. So if you already have a DJ or cake vendor that you really want to use, that will be fine! Just make sure your vendors are familiar with the Athenaeum and their rules - if they are then you are good to go.

We are betting that you will love that TCA is an all-inclusive venue offering tables/linens, catering, alcohol, serving staff and bartenders! They will take care of everything so that you don't have to worry about a thing.