With her helping me plan the reception, there was no need for an outside wedding planner/coordinator. We used a mix of TCA preferred vendors and those who were not and were really happy with all of them. Its a gorgeous venue, lovely staff, and you and your wedding will be in safe and capable hands. We received so many compliments from our guests about the food especially the meat balls. Band or DJ: $2,000-$7,000. To be able to go into your wedding day not freaking out and at total ease - now that's a feeling I didn't expect. Well, at the exit of our reception, we cannot find her and find where we were supposed to go to leave. Terrible venue. 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! Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the venue was and how AMAZING the food tasted!! Monday she called the venue, one of the employees had moved it into a box in a room that was staff only. All night long I had people telling me how wonderful the food was and how beautiful it looked. From the receptionist/hostess/bartender, Jessica Ellicott, to the sales and event planner, Jac We had both our ceremony and reception at The Columbus Athenaeum. She was very personal, organized, and accommodating. I was in constant contact with Jackie via email for the 9 months leading up to the wedding. She really helped our vision from the room com We had the perfect ceremony and reception at the Columbus Athenaeum! I cant say enough good things about Gina and Natasha! 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 The food was We got married in May and held our reception in the Athenaeum in the Large Theatre room, and we couldn't have picked a better venue. rts from guests were the dance floor stage in the Large Theatre and the delicious food! 10 out of 10 would recommend! We had several people tell us ours was the best wedding they ever went to and I will tell you: we did NOT spend an exorbitant amount of money! A number of our guests said they had never been there before and couldnt believe how beautiful it was. It was so convenient to be able to have our ceremony in Hellenic room and then the reception in the ballroom! The food and cake were delicious. 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! ing that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding - the station package with the mashed potato bar is a must! We got married in the Priory room. The ceremony and re As a family, we have officially completed our third wedding at The Columbus Athenaeum. I cant recommend this venue enough! I'm so very glad I pick to have my reception here. She was very knowledgeable about the space and the options the Athenaeum were able to offer. ctacular- linens, chairs, candles, centerpieces, lighting, etc.- everything came together in the most perfect way. They also provide a great packet of information and instructions but then look at you confused when you actually follow the instructions. During the shower the staff was attentive and helpful. It's a beautiful location and the staff was very helpful and supportive. Planning:We actually started our experience at the Athenaeum with another planner who is no longer with the venue. 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! There was a great variety of choices for food, drink and decorations, and the venue was also super flexible in allowing us to bring in our own decorative items to give our personal touch to the big day (and they even set up those extra items for us). We are so terribly happy we chose the Athenaeum. This delayed dinner but the staff smoothly transitioned to the new timeline. We never had an issue, but only because we always asked Ann about dcor, our cookie table, flowers, etc. I think I have to first public thank Jackie for making sure every detail of my wedding ran smoothly. They food is also great! Everything ran smoothly and looked beautiful! The lights make it seem like a fairytale. They also accommodated a guest with over 20 allergies needs delectably. The spaces themselves were stunning- such beautiful architecture and character that not much additional decoration is needed. All the station options we had picked we had personally tried at the tasting date and they did not disappoint! And the food was equally as fabulous! We left feeling full, relieved, and with brand new selections for our wedding menu. We used TCAs. We had our wedding in the ballroom and it was a great size for our 200 guests. We ended up choosing the second most expensive buffet option because the prime rib and mashed potato martinis were must-haves. We had our ceremony in the Macedonian Room, and reception in the Oak Room (highly recommend this space as it is beautiful). 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. Jackie and the rest of the staff made it so easy on me. 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. I'm so excited to be using The Athenaeum for our wedding!! From our initial visit to leaving at the end of our reception, everything went so smoothly and beautifully. Planning a wedding here was - Our experience at the Columbus Athenaeum was incredible! All in all, if you use this venue, please do, it is great and central location in Columbus. Also a plus is that the leftover wine and beer we were able to take home with us to use again in the future (since they are bought through the venue by the case). Jackie was our coordinator and she was absolutely phenomenal. The average ceremony and reception reached $30,000 in 2022, according to a survey from the wedding planning site The Knot. One of our friends who is a very picky eater couldnt wait to tell us she loved everything! I especially want to point out TCA was beyond accommodating to dietary needs. Wedding planner: $1,500-$4,750. Gina was fantastic! sed the small theater and it couldn't have been better. Always prompt responses and did everything in their power to make my day special. All the staff at TCA is very polite and professional (over the phone and in person). I wasnt able to sample everything but it wasnt from a lack of trying!!! Just like when we had sampled it all back in February. The Athenaeum was just that! d in The Large Theatre room- but there are many more rooms to choose from depending on budget and size of your event! It was everything we had hoped for and more! Ive received rave reviews on the food and I agree! was the best. If you aren't willing to have a venue like that, then maybe look elsewhere. We were married in the Priory and had our reception in the Small Theatre. I told her those arrangements had already been made and there should be drinks there for the whole party. The staff at the Columbus Athenaeum are experts at customer service and hospitality. It was great, we went with the shortribs and apricot porkloin! Scheduling of appointments was a bit of a pain -- we were able to make it work, but my husband had to take time off of work to be able to meet with them during their business hours. We would like to say thank you to Mark, Susan and Gina, they took wonderful care of us and our guests. Its breathtaking turn-of-the-century architecture, grand theaters, and expansive ballrooms create an unparalleled backdrop designed to fill with wonder. We also had a family member who has epilepsy have a seizure at the reception due in part to the heat of the ceremony room. Otherwise, they do a really good job of making it feel like it is only you! To help you and your soon-to-be spouse plan ahead, here are the national average wedding expenses for services in 2023, based on a total budget of around $29,000: Wedding venue: $6,500-$12,000. They were very helpful and worked with us to meet our needs. She met with me and my husband, my parents, and even let us check out the room throughout the year. Compared to other vendors, it was incredibly affordable and we did not have to sacrifice the quality. ouldn't have asked for a better venue or team to work with! We had our reception in the Olympian Ballroom which was the best choice we made throughout the wedding planning process. 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. The venue was absolutely stunning! God Bless you all! This place was awesome!! Guest danced until the very last song. It was a dream come true for the bride and groom! The venue is in a great location in downtown Columbus, and even our out of town guests found it easy to get to from their hotels. The desserts were phenomenal too. We did the platinum buffet. I was impressed with the level of attitude. Sofia Richie wore not one, but three dresses for her wedding over the weekend. We received RAVE REVIEWS about the food and pie from our guests (get the brisket!). so many complements on the venue, food, and staff from our wedding guests. 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 told it was late, they wanted to go home and she could come back Monday. She was very imaginative and creative, and fit the flowers to the theme of the wedding. They are patient, kind, professional and knowledgeable. Save. 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! The staff was so helpful to keep us on track with the evening's events and were very friendly. The Athenaeum has multiple different rooms available to use on your day, and they all have different features and architecture. 6 weeks later and I'm still getting compliments on how wonderful the meatball bar and bacon water chestnuts are! One of the reasons we signed on with the Athenaeum was because of the whole team. The guests loved this sweet treat and our "eat dessert first" mentality. I had a wonderful experience having my wedding at The Athenaeum! She took care of everything. She was always quick to answer questions or and adjustments to time we needed. My only complaint was their time restrictions. Rentals for wedding ceremonies at the Hall of Philosophy are limited to three hours per rental. Guests still talk about the meatball bar and the mini-pastries! I DO NOT recommend the Anthenaeum for anything. I had to approach her boss and get a bit blunt with them on where this person was. As a bridesmaid, the wedding planner the bride was assigned was very nice and helpful during the ceremony. The whole team went above and beyond and I cant even think of anything that went wrong. but in fairness, they tell you about it all up front. (However, they have several unique spaces.) Lots to offer to make any style wedding come to life! AMAZING. Working with TCA makes all of the planning so much easier and less stressful. We worked off of their list of preferred vendors and everyone they recommended was exce Jackie was amazing!! Our banquet captain (Ben) did a great job and keeping my husband and I hydrated and taking care of anything we requested. 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. We changed a lot last minute and it was no sweat off her back. Not only is the room absolutely gorgeous, but it was also extremely spacious! I was looking for a unique space that would feel elegant and special and couldn't find any others to compare. I am also extremely happy with the coordinating staff at the Athenaeum (big shout out to Gina!). She was organized, friendly, flexible, and accommodating, and even helped my parents pull off an outrageous surprise during our reception. From the beginning, Lois and the team at the Athenaeum made this an incredibly easy experience. We had both of ceremony and reception there and both rooms were beautiful! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone, I couldnt have imagined having my wedding anywhere else! Special highlights - using the theatre gallery box for a special surprise for our guests, the food and cake tastings where we got a bunch of food to try, and they managed our cookie table that our guests loved. All the people working the ve We had our wedding and reception in the Ballroom in September 2020, during COVID, and it was a great experience. food was, and how beautiful the Large Theater was for both our ceremony and reception. To help you visualize our historic building, check out this panoramic tour by Mark Roessler. We recommend TCA to any bride who is looking for an elegant, spacious, and easy to plan venue. My husband was so impressed how every time we turned around and needed something that one of the two attendants were there to get us whatever we needed. Gina was a great, down-to-earth resource who guided us through the numerous decisions to be made. All the staff are very friendly and you can tell they are compassionate about what they do! I did not plan the shower my self, of course, but my family and friends that did said that the staff was very friendly and easy to work with. o knowledgeable and helpful. Just a few things that I would call out: 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. I would highly recommend the Athenaeum to future couples because it's truly a one-stop-shop and they handle so many of the little details for you. places we had initially looked at for our reception. Everything that we provided (favors, thank you card, heritage table) was set up as we had advised. The icing on the cake was the fact that we didnt have to worry about clean up for the centerpieces or dcoronly what we brought in! Caltech Athenaeum Pasadena CA Wedding. The food was great and we even got to meet the chef who helped us in our selections. When we checked out the venue in person, we were sold. This venue is GORGEOUS!! We chose to have our ceremony in the Priory Room and our reception in the Large Theatre. TCA exceeded all my expectations! rything on schedule on the big day, but without being strict or pushy with us on the timeline - it was a perfect balance of allowing us to have fun but still making sure we got in everything we wanted to do. The staff was organized and took all of the stress out of the small details of planning, and had everything covered for us. She again was nowhere to be found at times during the duration of the ceremony and the reception especially. They were absolutely correct! and the night was better than we could have ever imagined. It is fantastic to have 130 of their friends there for support, plus our families. There was a lull and miscommunication between when speeches were going to be done and when dinner would be started. Guests were blown away, everyone just kept taking about how beautiful it was and how amazing the food was. Both spaces were absolutely stunning. The weekend of our wedding, I've never felt more calm. We were first attracted to the Athenaeum because of its convenient location downtown and pretty pictures online. We rented the small theater for our ceremony. I would definitely suggest The Columbus Athenaeum to other brides or people looking for an event space. This made the rehearsal time for us a little different (mid-day the day before). 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. by 11:30 pm or else we would be charged $100 for every 15 minutes you go over (which I think is absolutely ridiculous). Thank you Gina! Also, if you ask, they can give you wi-fi for the day if you need to Skype the wedding to those who can't be there (we had to for my mother-in-law, who was in the hospital). Text was highlighted and in multiple colors that didn't necessary apply to the questions that I had asked. All of our guests commented on how much they also loved the historic feel of the building. Every staff member is so helpful and has a great attitude. And we did the mashed potato martini bar that was so worth the upgrade! n if that meant TCA lost a few hundred dollars). I would highly recommend this venue to other couples- it was the best day ever! I am very thankful for how amazing job the Athenaeum staff did. everything from picking the menu to the decorations completely stress-free. The Columbus Athenaeum put on our dream wedding! I found when working with the staff, there was a lot of miscommunication. It was so nice to have TCA handle the food, decor and alcohol so I didn't have to find any outside vendors. They were so helpful during the whole planning process and always giving us timely responses to any questions that we had. We used the Priory and the Small Theater and had around 75ish people. Jackie was our coordinator, and she was responsive and helpful at all times. 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. That's great that you have that experience and one of the reasons I chose the venue. She also was instrumental in bringing our (or my ) vision together to every last detail within our budget. tion!! Do not think that good value means that you will not receive good servicein fact, it was excellent! Gina was absolutely incredible. We had a buffet style diner but the staff served my husband and I and made sure we had drinks at all times. The food was beyond delicious. The Columbus Athenaeum is a historic venue located in Columbus, OH. All-inclusive packages include tables, chairs, linens, centerpieces, and more. As it turns out, Biles purchased the Selfie Leslie dress this April, as well as the wide-fit strappy sandals from Pretty Little Thing that she wore in her rooftop . The entire day went flawlessly. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding!! From the moment we toured we knew it was the venue for us. By Alexandra Macon. Everyone felt safe and were impressed by the gorgeous ballroom. That, along with the uniqueness of the Olympian Ballroom, are what sold us on the Athenaeum. To top it off, theyve recently started working with an in house designer. Things like cake cutting, set-up, menu card placement, etc. They are efficient, affordable, flexible, friendly, helpful and on the day of the event were extremely attentive. OU OH YEAH! April 24, 2023. The donuts were a huge hit - would highly recommend! The room was decorated beautifully, the food was delicious, and it was the perfect space for my shower. They even had an in house florist I could use, Tracie, who did an AMAZING job. :). We felt during the latter part of the planning process and finalizing things she was almost too busy to help and rushed things along without really caring. When I looked at my watch with the last load it said 11:28. but it could not have materialized without your hard work and guiding hand. Both were That made things really easy. The cocktail hour space in the balcony is incredible as you can look down on the main reception floor. 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. night of. The Columbus Athenaeum was everything we could have wanted in a wedding venue and more! I initially thought it was over-the-top to have potatoes in a martini glass, but people thought it was so cool! We had questions about the menu but unable to speak with the Chef at the tasting reception after we had specifically been told they'd send him over. The food at the reception was also wonderful, so good! The day of: One word, Amazing! Regardless of this, TCA helped my husband and I create the perfect reception and one unforgettable night! The Hall of Christ Built at the beginning of the 20th century, The rooms are so stately that we used very little additional decorations. Food selection and service was excellent. 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. They had all the decorations I could want, such as isle runner, flower petals, pillars, candles, string lights, and even an arch to hang flowers on (all for free!) You will also be given a designated time block for your rehearsal. For value, quality and ambiance, I highly recommend them! We still went to the tasting, which was very helpful in our food selections. Do not hesitate to book your wedding/event at TCA! We loved having our wedding here! For an unforgettable day, this vintage palace tells a story of beauty through time as eternal as your love for your partner. I'm so glad I had my wedding there! They found it by the end of the night & returned it. The Columbus Athenaeum was a lovely venue for our wedding reception! Overall, we were very happy and would definitely recommend TCA! They were extremely responsive to We had our wedding and reception here and everyone loved it! 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. Very unacceptable business practice. It was gorgeous and the food was delicious. 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 food was good and the service the day of was good so that is why I am giving it a 3. It was an old world style venue that wasn't cookie cutter. Catering: $6,500-$10,000. Both are so wonderful to work with all our guest loved them . Gina was SO HELPFUL throughout the planning process and was always very responsive to emails and had great ideas and suggestions. That would have been great, except she was flying out of state the following day (sunday). ke with the facility and got a response back from the financial coordinator, the e-mail was completely inappropriate. Experienced staff, alongside the venues executive chef, prepares sophisticated cuisine and takes care of each careful detail. The evening was incredible. erful to work with and very responsive to all of our inquiries leading up to the wedding. She's been really helpful with recommending vendors, day of timeline, and pretty much anything else wedding related! Everyone raved about how amazing the food was and how beautiful the venue was. m to the final load out at the wedding - every single detail was executed perfectly by their staff. The staff at the Athenaeum is incredibly helpful and made the process so easy (Jackie is amazing)! I wanted to write to make sure all of you planning your events know that the CA was AMAZING in every capacity. 2- A bridesmaid was helping clean up (we were out by 11:30 pm) and she had placed her personal belongings and bag on a table by the door for easy access. and everyone had a blast at our wedding and reception! Terrible at getting back to us. TCA was an awesome pick and Im so glad we had a huge party there! ay is over. We worked with Sarah and Gina and they were kind, professional, and brilliant! If you choose a non-preferred vendor, my advice is to choose someone who is at least familiar with the Athenaeum. The florist was Tracey Zody from Z Creative. If you are looking for the unique venue with a wonderful, helpful staff- Look no further, ladies! ony, cocktail hour, and reception, along with how beautiful and unique the venue was. I truly appreciated how smoothly the day went thanks to the aid of the Athenaeum staff. We absolutely fell in love with the Large Theater. Natasha, our wedding coordinator that the venue provided us with, was the absolute BEST! But that doesn't mean that you know exactly what I specifically want for my wedding. However, this can vary widely depending on the vendors hired and location. Jackie was our venue coordinator and made wedding planning such a breeze! It was so great that we were able to drop off all our decorations & they made my vision for my wedding come to life.
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