The food was wonderful, not to mention the great bartender. The food was fantastic and everyone raved about the meatballs. at, including the appetizers and the variety of desserts. You will not be disappointed by this venue! The day of the wedding, everything flowed very smoothly. The Priory photographs really well and is perfect for a more intimate ceremony (we had just over 100 guests). We just had a NYE at the Athenaeum and utilized both the Oak Room and Grand Ballroom for our event. ing very easy and were always professional. The prices were fair, especially for the quality of service and product, and the food was amazing. One of the many awesome things about the Athenaeum is its a one-stop-shop for many wedding essentials, including food, linens, table & ceremony dcor and alcohol. It was also fantastic that the staff really handled all set up and tear down, we only had to drop of the additional things that we wanted to include and arrange for people to load gifts, excess alcohol and decor afterwards. We had a large guest list and they were able to accommodate on everything!! MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, SPECIAL EVENTS. nd decently angry staff. I couldn't ask for a better reception. Our banquet captain (Ben) did a great job and keeping my husband and I hydrated and taking care of anything we requested. Caltech Athenaeum Pasadena CA Wedding. Overall, we were very happy and would definitely recommend TCA! There was a lull and miscommunication between when speeches were going to be done and when dinner would be started. y it! A timeless landmark in the community, it hosts weddings and corporate events, as well as concerts and theatrical productions. I know it happens. We chose to have our ceremony in the Priory Room and our reception in the Large Theatre. The space was beautiful on its own, little decoration needed but plenty of room to add your own touches. Lois was our initial contact but upon her departure Natasha took over and the transition was seamless. Overall, working with the Athenaeum and Jackie was awesome and made our day go smoothly. It was rushed by the coordinator they assigned to me and the atmosphere was extremely unprofessional once the final payment was made. The coordinator left out the part that she WAS NOT a part of the rehearsal, and it was on us to do it. She proceeded to tell me that they will do all the setup. so beautiful and worked perfectly. TCA exceeded all my expectations! But other than that, the food was amazing, the staff the night of the wedding catered to us to make it as simple and help us have Definitely just like all the reviews say! The entire day went flawlessly. In what some have already dubbed this year's royal wedding, Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge exchanged vows at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes on Saturday . If it was me, I probably would have wanted to strangle us with our indecisiveness and last minute changes. They literally handle everything for you in regards to set up, which makes wedding day stress minimal! Situated in the heart of Beacon Hill, our unique and historic atmosphere make us a splendid setting for weddings, corporate receptions, private dinners, and the like. The room was set up exactly as we had expected it to be. pful - from helping us choose a room the first day we met her, all the way until the day of where she helped coordinate the entire day from start to finish. inclusive venue! It's a beautiful location and the staff was very helpful and supportive. The Athenaeum is a private membership club on the campus of the. I met with her a couple Our reception was in the Oak Room (apps 110 guests). One of our friends who is a very picky eater couldnt wait to tell us she loved everything! Everything we chose was absolutely delicious and the meal was very reasonably priced. We were married in the beautiful Priory and had our reception in the Hellenic room. Jackie and the rest of the staff made it so easy on me. Difficult to fully appreciate, this venue is akin to being plucked from the present and transported within a moving fresco, from the classical art of ancient Greece to medieval mosaics. Athenaeum Hotel receptions. understanding when we had to postpone our wedding twice due to COVID. It was great to have everything in one place - food, alcohol, linens, centerpieces, etc. We ended up choosing the second most expensive buffet option because the prime rib and mashed potato martinis were must-haves. The Columbus Athenaeum is a historic venue located in Columbus, OH. Sign up on The Knot to reach more couples and book more weddings! l staff and venue takes care of most everything. Well that is fine if you think that but you should never say that to a client. To help you visualize our historic building, check out this panoramic tour by Mark Roessler. The only complaint I have is with the hours it's really hard to work full time and get things done. It was gorgeous and the food was delicious. helpful and attentive to the numerous emails and questions I had as we navigated through planning a pandemic wedding. I am very thankful for how amazing job the Athenaeum staff did. The Athenaeum has multiple different rooms available to use on your day, and they all have different features and architecture. With her helping me plan the reception, there was no need for an outside wedding planner/coordinator. She answered every question I had and was so nice. and speak to someone else and they would have no idea what I'm talking about or contradict what I was told by my coordinator. Everything was set up and decorated for us, so all we had to do was show up! I found when working with the staff, there was a lot of miscommunication. We had guest constantly tell us this was the best food they have ever had at a wedding! The staff at TCA are exceptional. TCA was an awesome pick and Im so glad we had a huge party there! We used TCAs. Add a photo. I am sorry, but this person is PAID to be there and she left our reception to be who knows where. I could go on forever, but will end saying I would recommend TCA to any bride, you will not be disappointed!! Thank you for everything! The venue is in a great location in downtown Columbus, and even our out of town guests found it easy to get to from their hotels. Everything was perfect. the ballroom for cocktail hour was so fun. That's great that you have that experience and one of the reasons I chose the venue. They helped us figure out all the details, stay on track with our timeline, clearly communic Definitely had the best reception I could imagine! I especially want to point out TCA was beyond accommodating to dietary needs. She was a powerhouse and helped create the most beautiful event and gave me everything I needed and wanted. All the staff are very friendly and you can tell they are compassionate about what they do! It was an old world style venue that wasn't cookie cutter. They made the booking process so easy, and I really like that they take care of everything in terms of food, linens, alcohol, and we even get someone to help us throughout the planning Our wedding took place in the Large Theatre. On top of all that, I walked in for the rehearsal and was told I would have a completely different coordinator than who we had worked with the whole time. For a genuinely swoon-worthy moment, pose for a stolen kiss in the vintage theater booths overlooking adoring guests. The crew at the Athenaeum made the room absolutely beautiful for my day, it felt magical walking down the isle. The staff was so helpful to keep us on track with the evening's events and were very friendly. I cannot thank Gina and the staff at The Athenaeum enough for creating the perfect ceremony and reception for our special day! I was looking for a unique space that would feel elegant and special and couldn't find any others to compare. Equally as lavish, the various small and large rooms can comfortably hold up to 900 guests. Overall - unprofessional a Im sorry you had a bad experience here at the Columbus Athenaeum. f town, so the proximity to the airport and ease of walk to the hotel were imperative. he Athenaeum to get even part of our money back. From our initial visit to leaving at the end of our reception, everything went so smoothly and beautifully. God Bless you all! It grew rapidly as it voraciously acquired books, art, and rare artifacts. A great thing about using the Athenaeum is that they have a bakery and a DJ/photobooth company that they frequently work with, so we didn't have to find those vendors. We had both our ceremony and reception in the Small Theater - it was beautiful! The program timeline was perfect. All the staff are very professional, everything was just as we planned it. We only had about 75 days to plan everything. We recommend this venue to any and everyone! We had our ceremony in the Macedonian Room, and reception in the Oak Room (highly recommend this space as it is beautiful). They helped to give my husband and I the best night of our lives! am made sure all of my requests were executed perfectly and our wedding day was seamless. As a bridesmaid, the wedding planner the bride was assigned was very nice and helpful during the ceremony. The rooms are so stately that we used very little additional decorations. The ceremony and re As a family, we have officially completed our third wedding at The Columbus Athenaeum. Talk about being very frustrated and pissed, that would do it. People still rave about my wedding and the venue was a large part of their fun. We had no issues with this and the vendors for the reception that are on their list know about this and plan accordingly as well. A 4-hour minimum rental is required. Everyone felt safe and were impressed by the gorgeous ballroom. We also had memory photos of loved ones at the ceremony that were supposed to go to the reception and no one got them and my MOH set it up instead. This saved us a huge amount of time and stress! The Hall of Christ Built at the beginning of the 20th century, Thank you Gina and The Columbus Athenaeum!!! Would recommend this venue to anyone in their wedding planning process! One of the absolute best things about TCA is the FOOD! The reception was just as perfect; we held it in the large theater. And we did the mashed potato martini bar that was so worth the upgrade! And the venue was absolutely breathtaking. I thought it was rude and unprofessional. I cannot thank you enough! 1000 Brush Street Detroit, Michigan 48226 . Everything turned out perfectly!! We love TCA! We also appreciated that a lot of wedding details are taken care of for you by the Athenaeum staff when you have your event there- including food, alcohol, table and chair linens, set-up and tear-down. They were absolutely correct! She was patient and responsive with our questions and was flexible to our ideas. This historic building is a beautiful setting for any event. Across the country, the average cost of a wedding was $20,300, but the cost can vary by as much as $18,063 depending on the state in which the ceremony and reception take place. It was perfect. Jackie was our event coordinator and was a huge help along the way. Opera Home CHQ Assembly 2023 Season Sweeney Todd La Tragdie de Carmen 2023 Young Artists 2023 Festival & Guest Artists 2023 Directors & Designers 2023 Opera Conservatory About The drop in spending can be directly attributed to Covid-19, although one-third of couples who kept their 2020 wedding dates opted to hold mini ceremonies . We had candelabras and floral toppers, candlesticks, and roses for days. It wasn't anything that we struggled with, but it doesn't quite give off an "at your service" vibe. They ran out of several juices and fruits during the event, and that was irritating since we didn't choose how many to order. Gina was fantastic! The Columbus Athenaeum was PERFECT for our wedding ceremony (Priory) and reception (Small Theater). The staff was so friendly and easy to work with, meetings were timely and anything you could dream of My new husband and I got married at the Athenaeum this weekend, and we are so pleased that we chose them for the venue. Everything looked beautiful and it was so nice just being able to enjoy the day without having to worry about anything because we knew we were in good hands! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for all the work you did to make Amy and Joshs wedding day truly their best day ever. Its made on site, so its fresh and hot and whatever you do get the parmesan encrusted chicken because its divine. But the planning process was a struggle with the venue itself. We could not get ahold of them and they would not return our calls. "The ornate columns, Mediterranean architecture, and olive tree-lined walkways at the Caltech Athenaeum provided the perfect backdrop for Caley and Ben's elegant Pasadena wedding. For any event inquiries, please contact our Private Events office at (626) 395-8263, and one of our event experts will be happy to assist you. The 2022 cost for renting the Hall of Philosophy is $1,000 plus applicable taxes. We had a great experience from beginning to end-- I don't have a single complaint. You and your guests can enjoy a special art exhibit amidst one of the few remaining examples of neo-classical Greek Revival architecture in Alexandria. All the staff at TCA is very polite and professional (over the phone and in person). I would talk to my coordinator and then come in Nate & I just had our reception at the TCA on November 4th. The Athenaeum worked great with all our vendors which contributed to the great day. Eliot Press/MEGA via Newscom. I highly recommend the Athenaeum. Luckily it wasn't a bad seizure and he was able to enjoy the rest of the evening but I was not impressed how the staff handled the situation. The venue itself was perfect. Our day was beautiful and went off without a hitch!! After the ceremony things went downhill. Location: Great for anyone wanting to remain downtown. The spaces themselves were stunning- such beautiful architecture and character that not much additional decoration is needed. ke with the facility and got a response back from the financial coordinator, the e-mail was completely inappropriate. We had our ceremony in t Gorgeous Venue for a great price. My friend hired a wedding planner, but TCA is so organized that I didnt feel like I even needed one! The food was delicious and above our expectations, we chose the Ruby buffet with a few upgrades to allow more options for guests and it was easier on us to not have to keep track of who wanted which entree! I cannot thank The Columbus Athenaeum enough for all they did to make our day so special and would definitely recommend them! They got us drinks and food, helped direct guests, and facilitate in load out. She had not misplaced it - they had moved it, then refused to help and apparently communicating with each other to solve this problem was just too much effort. From the moment we toured, we knew that this was the place for us! It's obvious they know what they're doing here! We used the priory for the ceremony and the small theater for the reception. 1 Ames Ave, Chautauqua, NY. The food turned out great and several of our guests complimented about how good everything tasted. A lot of time and planning went into each event and, without a doubt, each event was a huge success because of the TCA staff. The food was very good; guests raved about the meatballs and goat cheese & honey filo dough for hor devours and the prime ri We LOVED working with The Columbus Athenaeum for our wedding this fall! Not only is the room absolutely gorgeous, but it was also extremely spacious! Its a gorgeous venue, lovely staff, and you and your wedding will be in safe and capable hands. According to The Knot, the average cost of a wedding ceremony and reception in 2020 was $19,000. Everyone commented about the entire experience and we know they really enjoyed themselves as did we. I think too because they do so many weddings that they forget that for most people, this is their first one and forget to communicate some details and instructions. When I spo We are still so happy with our experience at the Athenaeum. I am so happy we chose the Columbus Athenaeum for our wedding venue! Everything ran smoothly and looked beautiful! From the receptionist/hostess/bartender, Jessica Ellicott, to the sales and event planner, Jac We had both our ceremony and reception at The Columbus Athenaeum. o knowledgeable and helpful. Even I couldnt believe it. Founded in 1807, the Athenum flourished in culture-starved Boston. The staff asked her to leave because they needed to lock up and she did and continued her search. Everything was perfect the day of and the coordinators at The Athenaeum were very helpful throughout the day! The cake was delicious, and so was the food! as a customer, I decided to write this review. It's a pretty venue with great food, but I don't think for the thousands of dollars we spent the service was what it should have been & staff was not up to par and my husband and I should not have had to lift a finger for the $$ spent. Both of their welcoming attitudes, their ability to make you feel comfortable and calm, but most importantly, their accommodations and caring attitude. The location is great, just a short walk from hotels and bars. Also, there are a lot of people attending other weddings around, but I will say that I only noticed this one time. Gina was awesome Gina and the staff at The Columbus Athenaeum went above and beyond our expectations when we pictured our wedding venue. I cannot say enough positive things about TCA. I also asked the staff to speak with my parents if we ran out of any alcohol because they were paying for the bar, and I didn't want to know if we were running out. She also was instrumental in bringing our (or my ) vision together to every last detail within our budget. She made sure every little detail was in place and everything was perfect. This venue is very unique and perfect for a downtown wedding. The staff did their job seamlessly and we hardly knew they were there as they went about their work but responded quickly with any request. She took away a lot of my planning stress! for a comfy spot to open gifts and chat. Throw a party here! Everything was absolutely beautiful, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. All of our guests raved about the venue, from the reception room and food, as well as the ceremony room and decorations. There isn't one thing that I'd change. We worked with Gina throughout the whole process, and she made sure we had everything we needed and wanted. Gina was absolutely amazing to work with and making sure that every detail was taken care of. Everything was perfect, and the venue was a delight to work with! Rentals for wedding ceremonies at the Hall of Philosophy are limited to three hours per rental. Kudos to the Columbus Athenaeum team for an outstanding job they did to make Tracee and Elliott Keefer's wedding reception a regal and magical event! I am a very Type A person, and she was so organized, always responding to my emails within hours, answering any and all of my questions, and going above and beyond and match our vision of what we wanted our reception to be! Thank you Gina! We had a vision with the food, linens, flowers, decoration, etc. Rather than being told no we don't do that, can't do that etc. She met with us within days of the switch, put us at ease with her expertise and knowledge of weddings and our specific wedding plans, and was always quick to respond to any questions my husband and I or my parents had. 10 out of 10 would recommend! With its incredible architecture, lush greenery, gorgeous getting ready spaces for both the bride AND groom, multiple ceremony locations, delicious food and one breathtaking reception space, it's easy to understand why it's easily one of our most favorite places to spend a . The Columbus Athenaeum was a lovely venue for our wedding reception! I switched out the chair covers to Ivory and it really brightened the room and made it feel very "churchy" We chose to have the wedding here as everyone was from out of town and the convenience made it easier on all. e to life. We recommend TCA to any bride who is looking for an elegant, spacious, and easy to plan venue. It was truly everything I could have wanted! The average ceremony and reception reached $30,000 in 2022, according to a survey from the wedding planning site The Knot. I was scrambling before my wedding to find some people to help set up the reception (because you can only enter the room 2 hrs before the start time) and then I went in 2 days before the wedding to drop of decor and mentioned that some people would be coming in to set up and the manager, again, looked confused. I also borrowed a lot of decorations from the Athenaeum, which turned out beautifully. Overall, I would recommend The Columbus Athenaeum to anyone considering a Downtown Columbus wedding. Our event coordinator, Gina, and the whole staff were so wonderful throughout the whole planning process and the day of the event. Do not hesitate to book your wedding/event at TCA! answered questions for us quickly and patiently, any time we asked (and we had a lot!). Overall an amazing experience and day. They went above and beyond to make our wedding perfect and we are so grateful! We were married close by at St Johns The baptist church, room block at the renaissance and rehearsal dinner at due amici- our guests loved that everything was close! Everything was perfect, the food was great, and the initial list of approved vendors was so helpful! We had several people comment that it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. We were married in the Macedonian room and then had our reception in the large theatre. I had my ceremony and reception there. Also, the venue that I chose for the reception had cabaret tables however the linens were just draped over and looked very unpolished (I was shown cabaret tables that had the linens tied at the bottom as a model). I was looking for the Vintage/Rustic feel and this venue gave me just that! Jennifer and the staff decorated the Large Theatre beautifully! 3. r us (a huge load of stress off of our shoulders!). tor, Gina, to handle all the little details. She was so helpful and knowledgeable. These photos are breathtaking! (My MOH who went to the tasting with us raved about the mashed potato martinis, even though we didnt choose them). We've had so many guests say wonderful things about how much they loved the beautiful event spaces and how wonderful the food was! The rehearsal was set and we were trying to find our coordinator, and was able to. I understand that this is "normal", but our outstanding balance was approximately 1% of our total bill, and I believe the situation could have been handled with that in mind. We did the platinum buffet. My guest are still raving! We used one of their centerpiece options as one of our upgrades, and they were perfect. The Columbus Athenaeum was the perfect venue for our classic, glamorous, art-deco wedding. Gina an We got married on 10/17/15 at the Columbus Athenaeum. She encouraged me to compare to other florists as well and lets just say they didnt come close to matching what the Athenaeums decorator had. The Columbus Athenaeum is beautiful. She really listened to what we wanted and gave us ideas on how to (affordably) achieve what we were wanting. Absolutely get married here! They more than exceeded our expectations! Having enough alcohol without overspending was one thing we worried about, and it honestly turned out just fine. To help you and your soon-to-be spouse plan ahead, here are the national average wedding expenses for services in 2023, based on a total budget of around $29,000: Wedding venue: $6,500-$12,000. One thing thats different from other venues: you are not invited to a food tasting until after you sign a contract. d the staff were fabulous to us and our guests and made sure that the entire night ran smoothly. Our food was delicious and everyone complimented it all night, the space was beautifully set up, and the staff were quick to help the bridal party with anything they needed. We still went to the tasting, which was very helpful in our food selections. She is kind, helpful and so attentive to detail. Planning:We actually started our experience at the Athenaeum with another planner who is no longer with the venue. It was condescending and I got a good mansplaining for five minutes how i needed to watch my drinking for the evening. I keep hearing from our guests that it was the best "wedding food" that they have ever had! Thanks again Gina!! If you order too much, you can keep unopened beer and wine, but not spirits. Thank you so much Jackie and TCA staff!!! There was a great variety of choices for food, drink and decorations, and the venue was also super flexible in allowing us to bring in our own decorative items to give our personal touch to the big day (and they even set up those extra items for us). P.S. If youre trying to decide on a venue in the Columbus area, look no further!! This is by far the perfect wedding venue because it has multiple rooms depending on your price range and guest count. I knew we were in good hands with her. It was so great that we were able to drop off all our decorations & they made my vision for my wedding come to life. First up, The Athenaeum at Cal Tech in Pasadena, California. All I can say is that this venue is amazingly beautiful, stunning, and a lot of fun! We saved so much money on our bar with the way TCA has you preorder all alcohol. We couldnt be happier! 1. The staff did a great job of putting everything together and making sure the night was organized. m to the final load out at the wedding - every single detail was executed perfectly by their staff. The Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution provides a gorgeous lakeside venue perfect for your special event. There were no attendants at the mashed potato martini bar (an upgraded cost) and people had no idea what the glasses were there for and just put the potatoes on their plates instead.
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