The reason why we picked 3 stars for this review was the rehearsal and ceremony itself. Overall an amazing experience and day. is available. I cant recommend this venue enough! We were able to pick the food from many selections. We had a lot of difficulty after the wedding. If we had one complaint it was that the night went too quickly! Also, the food was outstanding. I will say that she was much colder and a little more hesitant to do what we wanted. We had both of ceremony and reception there and both rooms were beautiful! They did not follow through on things they promised, lost the cake, did not provide the correct alcohol, etc. The food was really delicious - short ribs are where it's AT! 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. There was not a single thing that went wrong on their end all day long and the staff made everything happen while disappearing into the background. Our friends and family keep talking about how wonderful and fun the wedding was, and we have The Athenaeum to thank!! The staff was so helpful throughout the whole process. feedback. The food at the reception was also wonderful, so good! This is necessary to keep things running smoothly for your event, as well as the others going on at the same time. The program timeline was perfect. The cocktail hour space in the balcony is incredible as you can look down on the main reception floor. This was the very first drink I ordered. From the photo booth, to the linens. I literally just had to show up and it was fantastic! "I want to thank Virginie, Olivia, and all of my Chanel family for helping make my wedding dress so special," Richie wrote on Instagram. We were even able to take the beer and wine back with us and had an after party. and speak to someone else and they would have no idea what I'm talking about or contradict what I was told by my coordinator. From the moment we toured, we knew that this was the place for us! Our reception was in the Olympian Ballroom and it looked amazing. The Athenaeum was a great choice for our wedding! That made things really easy. I never questioned whether everything would be taken care of. s quite the opposite. Constructed in 1896 and beautifully restored, The Columbus Athenaeum has a dozen distinct spaces for intimate and large celebrations. The antique architecture, affordable prices, and wide range of selections for decor, food, vendors, etc is incredible. Even I couldnt believe it. And we did the mashed potato martini bar that was so worth the upgrade! I cant say enough good things about Gina and Natasha! Her staff was great as well, and very helpful in the setup and break down of the wedding. I highly recommend the Athenaeum. 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! The ladies were excellent in helping with each stage of planning and the day of couldn't have gone any better. Everything was perfect, the food was great, and the initial list of approved vendors was so helpful! Monday she called the venue, one of the employees had moved it into a box in a room that was staff only. But other than that, the food was amazing, the staff the night of the wedding catered to us to make it as simple and help us have Definitely just like all the reviews say! Ive received rave reviews on the food and I agree! I got so many compliments from guests about how gorgeous and elegant the venue was, how delicious the food was, etc. And the venue was absolutely breathtaking. We had our reception in the Large Theater- and I have never seen anything so unique and beautiful for a wedding! The staff, Gina and Colby, are just the kindest, most amazing humans. We worked with Jackie and she took care of everything; she is a saint! I'm giving the Athenaeum 4/5 stars because there were some problems with our event, but they were minor. Thank you Gina and The Columbus Athenaeum!!! Though the pair now live in San Francisco, they chose to tie the knot in Caley's hometown of Pasadena, and immediately fell in love . It was a beautiful venue and they made planning easy. The bride and groom had not requested this. Every single person who came to our wedding told us how delicious the food was!! You are all awesome and if I had to do it all over again I would do everything the exact same! Founded in 1807, the Athenum flourished in culture-starved Boston. She was always quick to answer questions or and adjustments to time we needed. Everything went perfectly and the Athenaeum took care of everything fo Everyone at The Columbus Athenaeum made our day a huge success. Natasha was great to work with and helped ease the stress of the many details required to put together a wedding! Rather than being told no we don't do that, can't do that etc. My husband and I are so pleased with how everything turned out and will certainly look fondly on our wedding ceremony and reception for many, many years to come. They went above and beyond to make the day more magical than we could even dream! I would highly recommend the Athenaeum to anyone who needs to host a big event in Columbus. f town, so the proximity to the airport and ease of walk to the hotel were imperative. ay is over. However, my coordinator never asked for any pictures, instructions, etc about how I would like to room to be set up. night of. The venue is beautiful and a great value! I cannot thank Gina and the staff at The Athenaeum enough for creating the perfect ceremony and reception for our special day! 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). The only con I would mention is that the chicken was on the dry side, but that is such a small detail in the grand scheme of your big day. trying to help fix any of these problems, they were repeatedly very rude, including the manager that I spoke with. Lois was who we worked with and she was absolutely amazing. Incredible doesnt even being to describe. Everything turned out perfectly!! We used the priory for the ceremony and the small theater for the reception. who was also amazing- she made sure we ate & helped keep everything in line. We couldn't be more pleased. The food was soooooo good and the chef was able to provide amazing options for our guests with food allergies! 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! so beautiful and worked perfectly. We did lots of research on several types of venues including DIY style, and the cost for 160 guests at the Athenaeum was one of the most affordable options. Graphic shows only the 10 most and least expensive states for weddings, on average, separated by the "Average" bar. ut of town. I'm so glad I had my wedding there! During the spring and fall months, the Athenaeum Hotel acts as a host to well-organized conferences, beautiful weddings, and special events, as well as offering accommodations to those who want to take advantage of the beautiful grounds of Chautauqua Institution in the spring and fall. 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 We had several people comment that it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. My only complaint was their time restrictions. and helping us get to the loading dock and in record time. Natasha, our wedding coordinator that the venue provided us with, was the absolute BEST! They ran out of several juices and fruits during the event, and that was irritating since we didn't choose how many to order. We appreciate more than words can express how wonderful and memorable this day was made by all that you did!! and everyone had a blast at our wedding and reception! he Athenaeum to get even part of our money back. 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. When Gina asked me my dcor ideas and I explained them, she said, I think we might have the perfect dcor for you! erful to work with and very responsive to all of our inquiries leading up to the wedding. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding!! I cannot say enough positive things about TCA. We just had a NYE at the Athenaeum and utilized both the Oak Room and Grand Ballroom for our event. She was patient with us through all of our changes. Guest danced until the very last song. Everyone raved about how amazing the food was and how beautiful the venue was. They both loved the event, and the guests had a great time. rts from guests were the dance floor stage in the Large Theatre and the delicious food! Regardless of this, TCA helped my husband and I create the perfect reception and one unforgettable 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;). Our reception was in the ballroom. I'm so excited to be using The Athenaeum for our wedding!! 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. They were so helpful during the whole planning process and always giving us timely responses to any questions that we had. Both are so wonderful to work with all our guest loved them . 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)! It was a dream come true for the bride and groom! I would definitely suggest The Columbus Athenaeum to other brides or people looking for an event space. We loved having our wedding here! This delayed dinner but the staff smoothly transitioned to the new timeline. 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. That's great that you have that experience and one of the reasons I chose the venue. This venue is very unique and perfect for a downtown wedding. We visited some very beautiful venues with comparable price points, but none of them had the ambience that the Athenaeum had and what Gina and Jackie could bring to the table. The Athenaeum at Cal Tech Wedding. We had our reception within the Large Theatre. We had so many people tell us it was the best food they ever had at a wedding and I would have to agree. Food selection and service was excellent. Terrible at getting back to us. at, including the appetizers and the variety of desserts. l is covered so your day goes exactly how you imagined it to be! We were able to bring all our decor items down for setup the week of, which was very helpful! And request Danielle, although, all the staff were amazing! You can't go wrong! People still rave about my wedding and the venue was a large part of their fun. They do have rules there and are sticklers for time, but we managed to abide by them just fine with no issues. the ballroom for cocktail hour was so fun. We used the Priory and the Small Theater and had around 75ish people. I could not have asked for better people to work with. The alcohol ordering process involves the client choosing quantities of each alcohol, but the mixers are the Athenaeum's responsibility. The lighting in there was beautiful. We are so terribly happy we chose the Athenaeum. First up, The Athenaeum at Cal Tech in Pasadena, California. The Columbus Athenaeum was PERFECT for our wedding ceremony (Priory) and reception (Small Theater). Our ceremony was in the Priory and reception in the Oak Room. nsplants, too. Then, as we were chatting afterwards, the colleague of hers was very short with guests, and family that we had to go and turned off lights. Also, all of the events occurred on time and all of our guests seemed to get where they needed to go without any issue. They were very flexible - at the very beginning of the reception a guest accidentally poured red wine on my dress. I am very thankful for how amazing job the Athenaeum staff did. If I did my wedding over, I would choose The Columbus Athenaeum 1000 times! You will not be disappointed by this venue! 551 S Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106-3443 +1 626-395-8200 Website + Add hours. Equally as lavish, the various small and large rooms can comfortably hold up to 900 guests. One of the reasons we signed on with the Athenaeum was because of the whole team. :) We were actually able to enjoy ourselves at our wedding. We used a mix of TCA preferred vendors and those who were not and were really happy with all of them. They literally take care of everything for you. She answered every question I had and was so nice. Add a photo. 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. Compared to other venues, TCA is super affordable, especially considering the high quality of the food (seriously, guest are still raving about their meal), the event enhancements, and general packages. Overall, it was very affordable and much cheaper than most of the We cannot thank the Columbus Athenaeum enough for the PERFECT wedding! Things like cake cutting, set-up, menu card placement, etc. As the lone vegetarian in my family, it was nice to work with a group of people who made my dinner with my tastes in mind and not just "the vegetarian option" you would expect of other places. They are efficient, affordable, flexible, friendly, helpful and on the day of the event were extremely attentive. During the shower the staff was attentive and helpful. It wasn't anything that we struggled with, but it doesn't quite give off an "at your service" vibe. I wasnt able to sample everything but it wasnt from a lack of trying!!! We were so lucky our original venue closed because nothing could ever compare to the reception we had at the Athenaeum! The room was splendid, the decor fine, the food delicious, and the atmosphere fun and elegant! It was just odd that there was no communication or explanation as to why they sudden switch. The space was beautiful on its own, little decoration needed but plenty of room to add your own touches. 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. We finally had to sue t My daughter had her wedding /reception at the Athenaeum on Oct. 24th 2020. And they did most of the work! ptional. She was very honest, and upfront. The rooms are so stately that we used very little additional decorations. 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. It made everything SO much easier for me to plan. I wouldn't change a thing! ke with the facility and got a response back from the financial coordinator, the e-mail was completely inappropriate. Sign up on The Knot to reach more couples and book more weddings! It perfectly fit our vintage, classic theme. th throughout the whole planning process, and promptly responded to my emails whenever I had a question. was located under a guest table and it has happily been returned. We used the Macedonian Room for our ceremony and it was beautiful and fit all of our 180 guests. Plus the location was very convenient in relation to the hotel. This saved us a huge amount of time and stress! People didn't get cake as it took so long to get it served after our cutting. We were married in the Macedonian room and then had our reception in the large theatre. She was so helpful and knowledgeable. They were very helpful in getting us carts etc. It grew rapidly as it voraciously acquired books, art, and rare artifacts. 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. We worked with Jackie and she was amazing, and helped us so much throughout the process. 1. We were very impressed with the food and alcohol packages that The Columbus Athenaeum offered. I could go on forever, but will end saying I would recommend TCA to any bride, you will not be disappointed!! It was everything we had hoped for and more! Rentals for wedding ceremonies at the Hall of Philosophy are limited to three hours per rental. Gina is an organized and detailed person like myself and we were always on the same page double checking everything. 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. ception spaces were both beautiful, and the venue takes care of most of the set-up for you. I cannot recommend this venue enough. The Columbus Athenaeum is a historic venue located in Columbus, OH. These prices are available for the months of April through December. That would have been great, except she was flying out of state the following day (sunday). I chose it because it was very convenient (they helped me plan every little detail) and because it was BEAUTIFUL!!! We HIGHLY recommend the CA for any event and would use them again in the future. Very unacceptable business practice. They were so easy to work with, and so professional, it made planning the wedding a breeze. Overall, we loved our experience at the Columbus Athenaeum! The flowers were beautiful! We had our wedding in the ballroom and it was a great size for our 200 guests. Guests LOVED the food and they also liked that the dance floor was on stage. When the day of the wedding came, Ann was right there, making sure that everything went smoothly and seamlessly, and it did! We never had an issue, but only because we always asked Ann about dcor, our cookie table, flowers, etc. They helped us figure out all the details, stay on track with our timeline, clearly communic Definitely had the best reception I could imagine! We worked with Gina from beginning to end and she was such a great help. Lots to offer to make any style wedding come to life! A 4-hour minimum rental is required. Eliot Press/MEGA via Newscom. We had our reception innthe ball room so beautiful and spacious! It "went missing". TCA is upfront from the very beginning about rules and timing (when you're allowed in the room and when you have to be out). We had a lot of guests coming from out of town, so having both events in the same place was ideal for our situation. Gina was a great, down-to-earth resource who guided us through the numerous decisions to be made. This place was awesome!! I am so glad that my coworker recommended that I book the Athenaeum for my wedding. 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. We had our reception in the Olympian Ballroom which was the best choice we made throughout the wedding planning process. Experienced staff, alongside the venues executive chef, prepares sophisticated cuisine and takes care of each careful detail. We had to cancel the reception due to COVID and they tried to keep ALL of our money. Everything was so good, it was hard to choose. This made the rehearsal time for us a little different (mid-day the day before). Highly recommended! We had so many compliments from the staff - from the head chef to those helping us load carts into the service elevators to take to our cars at the end of the night. A fabulous time was had by all as reported by several of our guests!! 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. The Athenaeum was everything I wanted an more. Again, thank you so much for the effort you made and how easy you were to work with. I would highly recommend this venue to other couples- it was the best day ever! 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! Our guests absolutely loved it as well! Gina was our wedding coordinator and incredibly helpful. Founded in 1807, the Athenaeum is one of the most distinguished libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. Both were We u Lori, Gina and the rest of the staff at the Columbus Athenaeum were nothing short of incredible. We used one of their centerpiece options as one of our upgrades, and they were perfect. She was a pleasure to work with! 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 new coordinator was good. CORPORATE EVENT PLANNING Take advantage of our central location by booking rooms at nearby hotels and entertaining guests at downtown's many attractions. It was great to have everything in one place - food, alcohol, linens, centerpieces, etc. They were very helpful and worked with us to meet our needs. I am very thankful for their flexibility and support. Jackie was our venue coordinator and made wedding planning such a breeze! Seriously. The Athenaeum has some pretty strict rules about timing of set-up, take down, cookie tables, etc. The florist was Tracey Zody from Z Creative. She really helped our vision from the room com We had the perfect ceremony and reception at the Columbus Athenaeum! The whole team went above and beyond and I cant even think of anything that went wrong. The Athenaeum has multiple different rooms available to use on your day, and they all have different features and architecture. Thank you so much Jackie and TCA staff!!! We live two hours away and loved that we had a coordina We worked with Gina for our wedding and she was great! Beautiful venue. We did the platinum buffet. If you want to pass this much judgement on young women, don't be a bartender. I want to emphasize that my dress would've been ruined had Natasha and the owner not moved quickly to help me. The staff at TCA are exceptional. But you may aim to pay much less. They are simply the best. They kept thousands! (My MOH who went to the tasting with us raved about the mashed potato martinis, even though we didnt choose them). The venue is gorgeous (we chose the large theatre for both the wedding and the reception) and everyone was commenting on how beautiful and unique the setting was. 1 - the most judgey bartender I have ever had the pleasure of trying to order from works here. Otherwise, they do a really good job of making it feel like it is only you! The upstairs galleries hold up to 125 people for standing parties or 60 people for seated reception with a dance floor or 80 people without a dance floor. We had guest constantly tell us this was the best food they have ever had at a wedding! Everyone felt safe and were impressed by the gorgeous ballroom. The location is great, just a short walk from hotels and bars. The rooms were beautiful and gave us the most gorgeous photos. I loved that Jackie had food waiting for us at our seats when we entered the reception and she went through the buffet line and filled our plates right away so we could eat while the other tables were in line. The food was fantastic and everyone raved about the meatballs. The only downside was the lack of parking, but this is to be expected when your venue is downtown. I had a wonderful experience having my wedding at The Athenaeum! understanding when we had to postpone our wedding twice due to COVID. Like I said: Amazing! It is a big place, they have multiple events going on at the same time and have fairly strict rules for vendors related to load-in/load-out times, etc. o knowledgeable and helpful. Overall, I would still recommend this venue but just think there is room for improvement when it comes to communication. Not only was she not going to be upstairs for it for questions, she avoided us completely. We were married in the beautiful Priory and had our reception in the Hellenic room. The evening was incredible. The room was large enough to hold a big wedding and the wrap around balcony above My husband and I agree that The Columbus Athenaeum was the greatest choice we made for our wedding. tor, Gina, to handle all the little details. We c After doing some reach for other friends weddings, I stumbled across the Columbus Athenaeum. Also, there are a lot of people attending other weddings around, but I will say that I only noticed this one time. It was affordable compared to many other venues I saw, but included way more for the money than I expected, and it was BEAUTIFUL. Do not hesitate to book your wedding/event at TCA! We were first attracted to the Athenaeum because of its convenient location downtown and pretty pictures online. Throw a party here! The entire staff from sales, to day of support, to the chefs, were so incredibly friendly and helpful. She was told it was late, they wanted to go home and she could come back Monday. n if that meant TCA lost a few hundred dollars). She really listened to what we wanted and gave us ideas on how to (affordably) achieve what we were wanting. She was also a great partner on helping us when we really didn't have a plan (i/e how much alcohol to purchase, food choices). 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. Its made on site, so its fresh and hot and whatever you do get the parmesan encrusted chicken because its divine. It's also a great location, right downtown and easy to find, with a parking garage nearby. Share. Both rooms were GORGEOUS and done exactly like we had discussed.

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