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The Columns Banquets

From 30 to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Amanda
Livvy
Nicole
Stephanie
Joy

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

We are The Columns Banquets, an Elma, New York wedding venue. Our modern, tastefully decorated banquet facility can comfortably accommodate parties of up to 450 guests for all kinds of events. We are dedicated to making your dream wedding a reality.

We are proud of our unique approach to hosting events. Our wedding packages are designed to be completely customized to you, your tastes, and your vision for your special day. The Columns boasts indoor and outdoor event spaces, so you have plenty of options for your ceremony and reception venues. Our professional wedding coordinator will assist you in making every step of the planning process smooth and simple. Our chefs and kitchen crew work diligently to prepare hors d'oeuvres and entrees that delight the taste buds. Our experienced wait staff takes the dining experience to the next level with their eye for detail and attentive service.

When you celebrate your wedding at The Columns Banquets, you are not just hiring a venue, but supporting a family's dream. We strive to treat your guests as if they were our own. Contact us today to explore our Buffalo, New York, wedding venue for yourself.

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FAQ

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?

$8,500

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

$7,000

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?

$500

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

$500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

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

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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Reviews of The Columns Banquets

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The Columns Banquets in Western New York is highly recommended for weddings due to its exceptional staff, delicious food, stunning venue, and attention to detail. Reviewers praise the professionalism, communication, and helpfulness of the staff, particularly highlighting Jessica and other team members. Guests rave about the quality of the food, the beautiful ceremony space, and the overall value provided for the price. The venue impresses with its elegant ambiance, both indoors and outdoors, making it a top choice for couples seeking a dream wedding experience.

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The Columns Banquets in Western New York is highly recommended for weddings due to its exceptional staff, delicious food, stunning venue, and attention to detail. Reviewers praise the professionalism, communication, and helpfulness of the staff, particularly highlighting Jessica and other team members. Guests rave about the quality of the food, the beautiful ceremony space, and the overall value provided for the price. The venue impresses with its elegant ambiance, both indoors and outdoors, making it a top choice for couples seeking a dream wedding experience.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 60 reviews
Google
4.8/5 497 reviews
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 06/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever-june 8th, 2024

Our wedding day was so magical thanks to the Columns. The food was incredible from the appetizers, to the full course dinner, to the late night Buffalo station. Jessica & her team really CARE about making your day special and are there every step of the way. They are so kind, professional, and amazing to work with. People have been raving about our wedding for weeks now! The outdoor cocktail area is beautiful and the inside venue transitions into a classy reception room. We loved all of the details of our special day and Columns did amazing at making it all come together! Thank you again! Please see our attached photos!
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Rebecca Sent on 10/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

September 2025

The day ran perfectly! Jessica communicated perfectly and her door was always open during the process! The food was delicious, staff was professional, and most importantly the cocktails were top notch! My family and friends cannot stop raving about everything from start to finish!
Livvy
Livvy Sent on 07/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely AMAZED!!!!!!!!!!

The Columns provides basically everything for your big day. They have a beautiful venue and amazing staff. Our wedding day went so smoothly with how professional and caring their staff was. We love Jessica and Ron. Honestly could not have chosen a better venue. Food was PHENOMENAL! They even gave our guests to go boxes if they didnt finish their food. Their staff was amazing as well. Top notch, 5 star service ALWAYS!!!
L
Lisa Sent on 07/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

June Wedding

The Columns is by far the most superior wedding venue in Western New York. The managers and all of the staff go above and beyond to ensure you have the wedding of your dreams. They pay attention to every detail and never miss a beat.

The food was the best wedding food I've ever had and my guests are STILL raving about it!

The ceremony space is beyond gorgeous and I can't wait to see the stunning pictures from the garden in the courtyard.

I cannot recommend the Columns enough to everyone. It is insane how much value you get for the price. Thank you for giving me the wedding of my dreams!
P
Peony Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

The Columns Banquets is an amazing and gorgeous venue. All of the staff are so welcoming, kind and helpful. They made my wedding planning process a breeze and communication was great. The food is also delicious, we got so many compliments! Would highly recommend!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 11/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue and Service hands down

The Columns Is not only a gorgeous Venue inside and out but the entire staff is fantastic, friendly, organized and helpful! The price we paid was fully worth everything thats included in the package price! The food was absolutely delicious all my guests couldn't say enough about it. If I had to do everything again Id still choose them and would definitely use them for any future events.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 10/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding in October

The Columns exceeded my expectations for my wedding. The food was absolutely phenomenal. Staff was very professional and was extremely attentive throughout the wedding process. Everything was PERFECT!
Joy
Joy T. Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Secret gem

Could not say enough great things about this place. Was supposed to be outdoors but about 15 minutes beforehand the weather drastically changed, Did that stop them, nope they rushed and put together an indoor set up for us! Every guest could not say enough about the food!! Highly recommend!
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 09/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!!!

Where do I even begin. Our wedding was September 28th 2024 and it was the most incredible experience working with The Columns. From the super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff members, to the most beautiful venue, and to top it off the best wedding food we've ever had! Jessica was amazing helping us out all along the process, and Sam did a fantastic job making our vision come to life! As well as keeping the night running smoothly and making sure everything was perfect. Without them we don't know what we would have done. A side from that, the rest of the staff members, bar tenders, and servers, everyone was such a delight to work with. The Columns was an absolutely breathtaking venue that was well within our budget for the amenities you get in return. We were amazed at all you receive with the packages they offered. Seriously cannot recommend them enough! If you're looking for a beautiful, elegant venue, DELICIOUS food, the best staff members, and the most beautiful wedding you could imagine, look no further! Thank you again for helping us make our wedding the most incredible experience!
D
Demi Sent on 09/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

If your planning event the columns is a must!

From the moment we walked in the columns everything was perfect and we cannot recommend them enough! The columns did an excellent job with our bridal shower this July and wedding this September, they made every part of the planning process easy and enjoyable! Our guest all commented on the excellent drinks, experience, service and food! Every staff member we spoke to was incredibly kind and helpful! They made our day perfect and smooth! Jessica was amazing with answering questions and helping us through the process! Again cannot recommend them enough and can’t wait to have any other events in our future there with them!
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The Columns Banquets frequently asked questions

The Columns Banquets includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Columns Banquets includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Columns Banquets includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by The Columns Banquets for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
The Columns Banquets offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Columns Banquets offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Columns Banquets offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
The Columns Banquets offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Columns Banquets is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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