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About

WatersEdge Event + Conference Venue is a rustic banquet hall wedding venue located in Hilliard, Ohio. Since 2004, this venue has used relentless attention to detail to bring each couples’ dream wedding to life, all the while ensuring that you can truly be in the moment on your special day. Couples can select from three different wedding packages that range in price and service. Book now to take the first steps in planning your one-of-a-kind wedding!

Facilities and Capacity
WatersEdge Event + Conference Venue's design and layout incorporates the natural beauty that surrounds the venue, giving you the outdoorsy and elegant feel you’ve been looking for. Their main banquet hall features warm natural wood ceilings, support beams and a dance floor that is sure to add to the landscape around you. This space is able to accommodate up to 225 of your friends and family and provides you with an expansive outdoor deck overlooking the water, perfect for cocktail hours and mingling during your special night.

Services Offered
WatersEdge Event + Conference Venue is a full-service wedding venue with event coordination available. Their services include:

  • Full-Service Catering
  • Cake
  • DJ
  • Open Bar
  • Event Coordination
  • Floral Centerpieces
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • On-Site Ceremony Options


Location
This venue is located in Hilliard, Ohio, 20 minutes northwest from Columbus. Two local churches are nearby for ceremony needs, and several lodging options are available up the road on I-270 as well. There are also three popular golf courses within driving distance from this location.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$1,500

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

$1,000

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
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

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

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

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Waterfront

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

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of WatersEdge Event and Conference Center

Tiffany
Tiffany Sent on 03/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Amazing Venue!

We absolutely LOVED working with the Water’s Edge team! Harper was our coordinator and was on top of everything (the day of we also had a couple other ladies helping Harper and apologize for not remembering their names but you know who you are!). From helping with last minute target runs, to set up (they literally took boxes of things and got EVERYTHING set up for us), to clean/pack up. They were always on top of everything. So thank you all of you ladies for making our day so perfect!
The venue being all inclusive and the planning process being already laid out was the best case scenario for us as we live out of state. From the food to the cake to the florals, to the DJ, they all killed it. Everything came together so beautifully and my husband and I had such an incredible night.
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 09/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Wedding Experience

We had a wonderful experience organizing our wedding at Lakeview. We looked at several of the highest rated all inclusive venues in the Columbus area and ultimately decided on Lakeview for the versatile indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces with a beautiful reception area. Lakeview has a cozy, rustic, and elegant setting, and this is one of the more affordable places for an all inclusive venue. It was 20K cheaper than a similar venue we toured. Alexa helped us plan the event. She coordinated the decorations, florals, cake, catering, DJ, and bar. She was easy to reach, answered all of our questions quickly, and made sure everything ran as smooth as possible. There are different packages you can choose, and we added the photo booth where they hung up a sequin curtain backdrop and the photos of guests are stored online and shared after the wedding. We also added the cigar bar which our family and friends really enjoyed. Matt was our DJ and he did such a great job helping us prepare our playlist and organized the shoe game for us during the reception. We opted for an open bar, which our guests loved. The caterer, Gourmet Fresh, prepared an elegant and delicious meal including three appetizers, a salad, and an entrée preselected by our guests. We were allowed to sample and approve the food beforehand, and everything tasted great. Fiori Florals created the perfect combination of colors in the flowers. Our cake by Alice's Piece of Cake was beautiful and delicious. The only vendors we were responsible for coordinating included our photographer (Hailey Lauren Photography), officiant (John Stuber at Columbus Wedding Officiants), macaron baker (Anne Made Sweets), and group transportation (Cardinal Transportation Ltd). I gave Alexa the information of the added vendors and she made sure everything was tied together for the big day. Alexa and my officiant helped me organize the rehearsal the day before which made everything so much easier. After the ceremony, the staff helped us clean up and box everything. On the day of our wedding, I was very worried because I wanted to have the ceremony outside, and the weather was showing a lot of intermittent storms. Alexa watched the weather all day, and somehow she was able to prepare the ceremony outside between heavy showers. Despite the bad weather, everything turned out wonderful. One of the best things about this venue is that it has beautiful options inside and outside for the ceremony in case of rain. And it's so nice to have the reception at the same location as the ceremony. I really loved the spacious area for the girls dressing room downstairs. There is also a nice loft area for the guys to enjoy upstairs. We did not do a first look, so having separate areas for the guys and girls worked out perfect. There was a lot of space outside for parking and we had enough room to park our bus for group transportation to and from the venue for the evening. The staff here all are professional, kind, and courteous. I couldn't have had a easier wedding day, and I am so grateful to all the staff at Lakeview for celebrating with us and making our day perfect.
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 05/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue all around

From the start, watersedge was welcoming and helpful with all aspects of our wedding. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect day, the venue handed everything so the day was flawless. I wouldn’t go anywhere else, unless it’s one of their sister venues! Staff was amazing!! In-house florals were amazing!
Hunter
Hunter Sent on 12/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Brides. It's worth it. Trust me.

Being a bride during a pandemic was not high on my list of things to do, but it still happened. I am so unbelievably grateful to have booked with a venue as established and prepared as Watersedge during a time where so many things were up in the air. I never felt flustered with them, I never questioned anything. This team checked on me, laughed with me, encouraged me, and reminded me what the wedding was all about regularly. My parents helped with a lot of the wedding and the fact that all the vendors were included in a simple to read payment system, it took a huge weight off my chest and I never had to worry about forgetting anything. Not to mention, just the people. Between Kayla and Hannah and Joanna we were crying laughing at meetings, and going over our time by like...a lot just because we enjoyed hanging out with them so much. What I didn't know I needed during my wedding planning was the stability, guidance, and community that Watersedge provides. They walk you through every step and TRUST me that makes a huge difference. I even had a couple catastrophic moments (no batteries for roughly 80 flameless candles) that I never even found out about until my mom told me later. They just handled it and I didn't even miss a beat. If you want your dream wedding, but you crave organization..this is your venue. Not to mention it's gorgeous, warm, still upscale but very inviting. Trust me, and message them. Tour the venue and see for yourself.
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Jilljass54 Sent on 12/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic time

This venue is set up well for weddings. Our ladies were able to get ready with plenty of space for hair and make up and resting. They were well fed with the right mixture of attention and solitude on this special day. The boys were upstairs and had a great time together. The DJ they include was fantastic, the atmosphere, special touches and food made the day fantastic. Thank you Hannah and staff for making a day that was so special to us go smoothly. I recommend the facility, which is gorgeous, and the staff highly.
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Ashley Sent on 10/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding day

Our wedding was a day we'll never forget, and that's all thanks to the team at Watersedge. In the midst of a rough year, we weren't sure what to expect for our September wedding. However, the staff made sure our day was perfect. All of the vendors were wonderful to work with and the day was even better than I imagined. Highly recommend checking out this venue, you won't be disappointed.
Micayla
Micayla Sent on 06/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

The WatersEdge Team helped make my wedding and reception beautiful! They were very helpful and flexible when I had to reschedule my wedding due to COVID. Thank you WatersEdge team!
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Andrew Sent on 04/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue!

Really cool event space with great food and atmosphere, and a very friendly staff. Loved my experience here!
D
Dana Sent on 04/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best venue in the Columbus area!

WatersEdge helped make our wedding day the BEST day of our lives! Planning can be stressful enough, but WatersEdge is a one stop shop. With not being from the area, I did not know which vendors I would use for flowers, food, DJ, etc- so when I found out that WatersEdge contracted everything for you, I was sold! There was no extra stress with having to find quotes and contact different vendors- they had all the best vendors picked out for you already. Along with that - Kayla, was our personal wedding planner at WatersEdge and she did it all! She was always there to offer advice and answer questions. She also made life easy by having us drop off the decorations and she decorated the entire venue for us! We met one time to go over where I wanted things to be and she nailed it. She made everything so simple and easy, in a not so simple time. Not only was the process a breeze, but the venue itself is gorgeous! It is overlooking a beautiful pond and has such great greenery for pictures. I can't say enough great things about WatersEdge - it was simply the best decision we made for our special day.
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 04/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A Great Choice for Your Wedding Reception!

Kayla and team were great to work with. We were so happy with our choice of WatersEdge. The packages and suggested vendors offered a great value and saved my time, which took a lot of stress off my shoulders. Loved the decor and upgrades they have continued to invest in. You are in good hands with WatersEdge!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
D and M DJ Entertainment D and M DJ Entertainment Wedding DJs

This is a great place for an all-in-one high wedding experience. This place takes the stress out of your day as they set you up with top professionals: dj's, photographers, florists, cake services to outstanding catering. We work with them on a regular basis and the synergy between all the vendors make the wedding couple feel like a million bucks!

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WatersEdge Event and Conference Center frequently asked questions

WatersEdge Event and Conference Center 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
WatersEdge Event and Conference Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at WatersEdge Event and Conference Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by WatersEdge Event and Conference Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Waterfront
WatersEdge Event and Conference Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
WatersEdge Event and Conference Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
WatersEdge Event and Conference Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
WatersEdge Event and Conference Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
WatersEdge Event and Conference Center is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
WatersEdge Event and Conference Center currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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