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About

The PowerHouse is a waterfront wedding venue where history meets modern. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the PowerHouse sits directly on the Chattahoochee River and has been a mainstay of the city since 1851. W.C. Bradley Real Estate renovated the historic property in 2018, updating it to include all of the latest comforts and conveniences, but did so while preserving the property's past. Here, the elegance of yesterday blends with the wonder and vitality of the present. This is a venue that turns couples' dreams into reality- and makes a lasting impression on guests.

Facilities and Capacity

The PowerHouse is perfect for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and other special occasions. The venue can accommodate up to 300 guests, and offers three lovely event spaces. These include Lower PowerHouse, Upper PowerHouse, and Forebay. The exposed brick and open-plan design gives you the freedom and flexibility you need to celebrate your day your way. We like say that the PowerHouse is like a canvas- you create the masterpiece.

Services Offered

The PowerHouse offers services designed to facilitate the planning process and leave you with more time to relax and enjoy the buildup to your big day. Our team of experienced and talented professionals partners with an array of vendors, and we can outsource details including catering, photography and videography, entertainment, security, and much more. Your satisfaction is our number one priority, and we can't wait to help you and your loved ones celebrate a day you'll never forget.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$800

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Parking

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of PowerHouse

Ashley
Beth Sent on 08/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding in a Not-So Dreamy Time

The PowerHouse was our first choice for our big, music-festival style wedding. Then COVID happened. It turns out, the PowerHouse would also be our first choice for our intimate, livestreamed wedding with close family and friends. The staff were a dream to work with and we had a fabulous time in the beautiful buildings. 10/10 recommend this versatile space. It works with any wedding vision and offers beautiful views of the Chattahoochee River. All photos are by Eliza Morrill Photography.
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Jodi Sent on 09/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A little pricey, but beautiful

A little pricey for having to bring everything in, but it's a unforgettable venue.
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Ashley Sent on 08/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Unique Event Venue

The PowerHouse is the most unique venue in Columbus, Georgia! The Upper and Lower PowerHouses retain the feeling and association with their industrial past, while providing a blank canvas that can be adapted to fit any vision you may have. The forebay is a large, flexible space that provides the most amazing views of the Chattahoochee River. My favorite location is probably the Lower PowerHouse’s covered terrace overlooking the breathtaking river. This is the perfect spot for a cocktail hour. The PowerHouse’s location is adjacent to two brand new hotels and multiple dining and entertainment options for your guests to enjoy. I would definitely recommend hosting your next event at The PowerHouses!
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Outdoor Sent on 08/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Event Rental

Outdoor Events is the preferred rental vendor for the PowerHouse venue. We have worked with the PowerHouse Staff on many weddings, corporate and non-profit events. The staff is very accommodating to your needs as well as going above and beyond to meet all expectations. The PowerHouse showcases Columbus, Ga in the perfect way by utilizing a building filled with so much history and turning it into a private event venue. Your event at the PowerHouse will be a night to remember!
Kait
Kait Sent on 08/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue

The venue is unlike anything Columbus has to offer as far as event venues- I would even go as far to say unlike anything you’ll find in Georgia. The views are unmatched, it’s spacious, clean, and steps away from all the nightlife in downtown (Uptown as they call it!). Couldn’t be a better location or more gorgeous venue. I attended an event a few weeks ago and was blown away!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 12/28/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

PowerHouse Wedding

I had to move my wedding in August of 2020 with only a month to plan. Kaitlin at PowerHouse was SO great to work with and so helpful and accommodating since we had to plan everything in just a month. PowerHouse had perfect indoor and outdoor spaces and was so beautiful in pictures. I still have guests talk about how awesome our venue was. Overall we were very happy with our event and would highly recommend Kaitlin and PowerHouse to others!
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Jeanne Sent on 11/11/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Attentive staff and great venue for customizing your wedding

My husband and I are native to California and currently live in Columbus, Georgia. We were reluctant to host or wedding out here because the vast majority of our guests would be traveling from the west coast and, to be blunt, we assumed nothing out here could compare to the California coastline. Cut to us discovering Powerhouse on one of our many walks along the Chattahoochee and our minds were changed. The view of the rapids was lovely, very serene actually - just what the bride wants on her wedding day.

We rented the Upperhouse, which is the smaller of the two spaces, and only used it for bathroom access and staging on the day before. Our wedding and cocktail reception took place on the Forebay (the grass and concrete patio areas), where the only major thing we added was a tent. We had a fairly small wedding, around 40 guests (including 5 kids) and it the venue didn't feel too big, though I know it can accommodate another hundred people, easily. The coordinating staff at the parent company, WC Bradley, was responsive, helpful, and readily available. Powerhouse does have a short list of preferred vendors, but I found that they were flexible when we wanted to do something different. Something to keep in mind is that this venue is a shell of a space - no tables, chairs, or even garbage cans were provided (except in the bathrooms). I highly recommend using Jamie Keating as your caterer - he owns Epic Restaurant right next door, and was able to provide a large portion of our rented items. We would have used him for everything, but I had reserved items through another company before we committed to him and would have been out our deposit with the rental company.
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Jane Sent on 01/22/2022
4.6 out of 5 rating

Daughter's Wedding

The PowerHouse was a beautiful venue for our daughter's wedding. Kaitlyn was a joy to work with and very helpful. We especially liked having access to the venue for the entire weekend so we had plenty of time for setup and take down. The setting on the river was beautiful and we could not have asked for a more amazing day!
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Paige Sent on 09/01/2021
4.6 out of 5 rating

Nature Now Cultural Arts Festival

You cannot beat this location for view & as a super unique venue. Our film festival is able to activate both buildings and the lawn with different activity options. I didn't work with the sound/audio vendor, so not sure what he would say about load in, etc. We had it decorated with rafts & kayaks, and the audience took lots of photo ops & enjoyed themselves.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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PowerHouse frequently asked questions

PowerHouse includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Parking
The space offered by PowerHouse for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
PowerHouse offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
PowerHouse offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
PowerHouse offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
PowerHouse is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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