The Columbus Athenaeum Reviews
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4.6 out of 5 rating
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Michelle W. Sent on 10/05/2020Incredible Reception!!
We had an amazing experience at the Anthenaem! 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)! The staff was incredible and helped answer all of our questions. They did such a good job running things smoothly, so we didn't have to worry about a thing! They were a great price with a beautiful presentation and delicious food. So many attendees commented on how beautiful the reception was! -
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Madison L. Sent on 07/26/2023Wonderful Bridal Shower
The wonderful staff at The Columbus Atheneum truly go above and beyond to ensure a seamless and memorable event. With its elegant architecture and graceful decor, the venue creates an atmosphere of romance and celebration. Throughout the celebration, they effortlessly orchestrate every detail, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. The wonderful staff added an extra layer of magic to my wedding shower, turning it into an occasion filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. This beautiful venue promises an unforgettable experience, as it becomes the canvas for cherished memories and the starting point of a lifelong journey of love and happiness. -
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Ashley M. Sent on 11/09/2021Amazing Venue!
I highly recommend the Athenaeum. They are patient, kind, professional and knowledgeable. I did extensive research, received many quotes and decided on the Athenaeum. With my chaotic work life, a hip replacement, and re-planning the same wedding 3x due to covid... I could not have asked for better people to work with. Always prompt responses and did everything in their power to make my day special. I am very thankful for their flexibility and support. I had my ceremony and reception there. Everything was perfect. I am so grateful for Gina, for all that her and her staff did for me. Thank you Thank you Thank you! -
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Emily B. Sent on 07/23/2019Amazing!
There is not enough words to describe how amazing my experience with this venue was! Jackie was our coordinator and she was absolutely phenomenal. We changed a lot last minute and it was no sweat off her back. She accommodated every single request with grace and ease. If it was me, I probably would have wanted to strangle us with our indecisiveness and last minute changes. Never once did I feel like we were an annoyance to her - she truly made this our day, and all about us.
One of the reasons we signed on with the Athenaeum was because of the whole team. 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;). Your product is great at the Athenaeum (the vendors, the venue... it's all beautiful) but it was Jackie and Gina who we bought into. Both of their welcoming attitudes, their ability to make you feel comfortable and calm, but most importantly, their accommodations and caring attitude. By the end of all this, we felt like they were family. That, along with the uniqueness of the Olympian Ballroom, are what sold us on the Athenaeum. 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 weekend of our wedding, I've never felt more calm. Jackie and her team took our vision and brought it to life. Everything we wanted was done and THEN SOME - she made finishing touches that literally brought tears to my eyes. 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. 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 alumni’s marching band! OU OH YEAH!
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During the first food tasting, my fiance and I weren’t completely satisfied with the options that were given to us. I voiced my concerns to Jackie and within days Gina had scheduled a PRIVATE food tasting for us, where we could taste everything else and then some. We left feeling full, relieved, and with brand new selections for our wedding menu. It’s been about 2 months since our wedding and we are still getting compliments on how amazing our food was. The meatballs and mashed potato martinis are a MUST!
I could go on and on with examples but I think I've made my point. You will not regret your decision signing on with the Athenaeum - the experience is magical, their vendors are top notch and everyone genuinely cares to make your day great!
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User3034735 Sent on 04/19/2017Had our ceremony and reception in the large theater, and it was the best decision. Guests were blown away, everyone just kept taking about how beautiful it was and how amazing the food was. I think the biggest thing for me was that the wonderful staff and venue takes care of most everything. You don't have to hire and coordinate a lot of different vendors, which is a blessing as you get closer to the day. Highly recommend, our wording was unforgettable. -
User2580410 Sent on 04/18/2016We booked at the Athenaeum almost a year out from our wedding date - our consultant got us most of the way through planning, and then left. Our replacement got right up to speed and was fully behind all our various requests (even some we had been previously told weren't an option).
They kept us on schedule, which was nice given we were easily distracted and diverted from the things we needed to get done.
Food was excellent, and the place is just GORGEOUS!!!
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