We aren't your regular everyday wedding venue; we're the National Infantry Museum located in Columbus, Georgia, right outside of Fort Benning. Nominated by USA Today for being the nation's number one free museum, the NIM is a grand setting sure to delight and surprise all your guests on your big day. If you desire a fantastic wedding experience, give us a call because we're probably going to have a great time working together.

Facilities and Capacity

The museum has both indoor and outdoor spaces to be used for ceremonies and receptions. Couples can use the beautifully restored WWII Street Chapel for a smaller ceremony or the larger Cavezza Hall or Lobby for more grand celebrations. The Lobby boasts 6,500 square feet of floor space for a ceremony or reception, while Cavezza Hall offers views of artifacts such as helicopters and Bradley Fighting Vehicles for up to 500 guests. While post-ceremony pictures are taken, guests can relax in the Mezzanine, an open gallery, for cocktail hour. The walls of Heritage Hall are lined with signed prints from the celebrated military artist James Dietz, which up to 150 guests can view during the reception. The Heritage Hall walls can also be shrouded in drapery if couples choose a neutral backdrop for the reception instead. If you'd like to dine and dance under the stars, the Courtyard sets the scene for a gorgeous outdoor wedding, complete with old-south lampposts and a brick-walled garden. Guests can easily use the on-site parking and wheelchair access to the museum.

Cuisine

Valley Hospitality, the exclusive caterer for events at the National Infantry Museum, is a premier caterer in Columbus, known for its excellent service and delicious meals. They can create an excellent menu for your special day with your budget in mind. The executive chef provides a tasting before you commit to the menu. The catering company also offers hors d'oeuvres for the cocktail hour. Their wedding service can be set up to accommodate plated, buffet, family style, French style, or station dining experiences. Catering service includes:

• Barware
• China
• Flatware
• Glassware
• Linens

Services Offered

The National Infantry Museum offers on-site catering, as well as supplying a trusted, preferred vendor list for couples. We are also completely equipped with an integrated audio-visual setup and other portable systems for presentation technology such as slideshows. The events department's dedicated staff are a wonderful information source for wedding planning and can direct couples to the perfect florist or DJ. Covered by liability insurance, the venue also can supply lighting, sound, a wedding suite, and other wedding rentals such as:

• Altar arches
• Centerpieces
• Chairs
• Dance floors
• Decorations
• Drapery
• Tables