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The Vault sits at 35 East Gay Street in downtown Columbus and is rich with history. It was originally The National Commerce Bank in the 1920's and it has served many different uses over the years included the State Auditor's office and The Ohio Bell business building. We are located on a portion of Gay Street that remains the last downtown stretch which has all the building from the turn of the century still intact. The signature of the facility, the actual bank vault from the 20's, is used as a bar area and brings a uniqueness for those looking for something different. The balcony offers an ideal location for newlyweds to be announced before descending down the grand staircase into the ballroom. The giant chandelier and arching to the 40 ft. ceiling round off a historic and elegant presentation.

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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?

2,300.00

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

2,300.00

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?

2,300.00

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

2,300.00

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

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

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance

Reviews of The Vault

Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 06/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The vault was great through our pandemic wedding

Our guests raved about how nice the venue was! It’s very beautiful and affordable. The grand staircase makes for a very cool bridal party entrance. The chandelier and historic bank vault make the space feel very grand and expensive. The space is huge and fit our 150 guests perfectly.

You can’t beat the location - it’s next to several hotels and my guests LOVED that it was in the same building as Pub Mahone. The street was lively during the night of our wedding. Guests felt safe walking down the street to the Renaissance hotel where we had a block.


Bentley, the vault manager is a really personable guy who cares about his couples. He was very transparent with his pricing and didn’t try to stick us after rescheduling due to the pandemic. He was flexible with what we wanted - we added white claws to our drink package and he bought all the ingredients for the special cocktails we wanted. He was responsive to our questions and we really enjoyed working with him.
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Elizabeth Sent on 01/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A Wedding Venue Hero!

When our original venue went bankrupt, Bentley from the Vault came to our rescue. Within 48 hours of losing our first venue and deposit, we had a new venue at an even better price. Bentley is willing to work with you and any set up that you wish. It was a pleasure to talk through details and hear all of his crazy stories! He even was able to connect us with a new caterer too! The venue itself is such a unique place, and we and our guests had an amazing time during our ceremony and reception!
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Sara Sent on 09/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married on 6/16/18 this year at the Vault. We were extremely blessed to work with Blayke and the rest of the staff. Her communication was outstanding and I honestly could not have planned my big day without all of her help. We had compliments from all of our guests about how gorgeous and unique the venue was. My husband and I fell in love with this venue the moment we walked through the doors! I would 100% recommend the Vault!!
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Nicole Sent on 10/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Vault went above and beyond to make our day special. This venue is absolutely gorgeous and at an affordable price. We received so many compliments on the venue and how beautiful it was. The venue just sells itself with little decorations that are needed because it’s already beautiful. The added bonus of the actual bank vault as the bar made the venue even more unique. The location of the the Vault is perfect and close to everything including hotels, restaurants, and bars. They also recommended the Ringside Café for the after party that ended up being a perfect spot for us to keep the night going. The Vault’s staff was wonderful to work with, friendly and fun. We couldn’t have asked for better bartenders that kept the guests happy with drinks. The Coordinator, Cisne, was so accommodating and went out of her way to make sure the night went as smooth as possible. She kept us in the loop of everything, such as, the flowers arriving and sending me pictures of the table setups. She worked closely with the DJ to ensure a seamless and time sensitive schedule to get the party started as soon as possible per our request. She also went out of her way to deliver two birthday cakes to our flower girls at their tables. From the start of our first meeting with Blayke to tour the venue we just knew this was the perfect place for us to have our reception. Blayke was friendly, honest and straight forward from the start with no hidden prices or surprises and was quick to return any phone calls or emails. Everything was perfect and we are happy we chose the Vault!
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Andrew Sent on 09/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Vault is such a great venue for a wedding. The marble floor made a beautifully different dance floor, the high ceiling was nothing less than grand, the staff/owners are unbelievably accommodating, there is a secret entrance above the vault for a special bride and groom entrance, AND the bar inside the vault makes for a perfect area to have a lot of drinks and talk to friends and family away from the main area. My wife and I could not have picked a better location for our special day!
Stacie
Stacie Sent on 06/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We were lucky enough to have our wedding reception here at the vault. Everything from our initial walk-through up until the day of the wedding was nothing short of amazing. Blayke and Taylor are outstanding to work with and will make sure everything is perfect for your wedding day! I would highly recommend the Vault for anyone have a wedding or another special event; not only is is a beautiful venue but the staff is great!
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Alissa Sent on 01/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved Bentley!! He was so fantastic to work with and we loved our venue!! His staff and bartenders were so much fun. All of our guests were raving about how quickly the line for drinks was moving and how fun they were. We were so happy with everything that we have even talked about throwing another New Year's Eve bash there again for our anniversary!! :) I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone!!
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Michelle Sent on 11/17/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The vault was perfect for our wedding! Our guests raved about the uniqueness of this venue. Bentley is great and was always available to answer my questions! When we renew our vowels we will definitely return to the vault! All 250 of our guests fit comfortably and there was more than enough room to dance! I will recommend the vault to all of my friends and family!
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Mandy Sent on 08/26/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Bentley and his team at The Vault were amazing. They were so flexible with everything from the very beginning. We were able to go in and set everything up 3-4 days ahead of time so we didn't have to worry about that stuff on the day of or the day before. The bartenders there were amazing and every single person had a blast. Love them!
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Neika Sent on 05/31/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The Vault is a beautiful location for a reception. We loved everything about it and would definitely choose it again.
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Awards

29

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Catering by Scott Catering by Scott Wedding Caterers

wonderful place to have a wedding ceremony and reception, and the staff are such a pleasure to work with.

D and M DJ Entertainment D and M DJ Entertainment Wedding DJs

If you are looking for a great venue that has a style all it's own, then look no further! The Vault is great to work with & they are dedicated to the mission to have successful events! We feel they are a good team player & share our focus in business!

PC Events Catering, Inc. PC Events Catering, Inc. Wedding Caterers

The Vault is a beautiful and amazing place!! Everyone that works there provide the best service and are great to work with. Please check out The Vault before you look anywhere else in Central Ohio. You don't know what you are missing till you see this awesome place. WE highly recommend them!!!

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The Vault frequently asked questions

The Vault includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Vault for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
The Vault offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Vault offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
The Vault offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
The Vault is recommended by 84% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in flexibility, 4.4 in value, 4.2 in quality of service, 4.1 in average response time and 3.9 in professionalism.
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