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ON THE COVER: Alyssa and Nitai Kenner at a private Powell estate on May 31, 2022, photographed by Starling Studio

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BEST OF COLUMBUS WEDDINGS See who our readers chose as their favorite vendors in 53 categories.

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REAL WEDDINGS Look inside the wedding albums of 11 local couples.

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12 TRAVEL How couples are reimagining the honeymoon 14 PLANNING Tips for creating a unique wedding morning

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17 TRENDS The rise of wedding content creators 18 EDITOR’S PICKS Seven cool vintage and vintage-inspired items

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As you peruse the pages before you, you will see a strong vintage theme throughout. Your submissions were so creative and captivating—it was difficult to choose only a handful to showcase.

They reinforced the already well-known fact that Columbus is full of talented photographers, calligraphers, culinary experts and more.

Speaking of talent, this is also the Best of Columbus Weddings issue, unveiling the winners from the best florist to the best outdoor venue and beyond. Thank you to everyone who voted for your favorites. It was endearing to see how supportive you are of your local vendors that make this city so vibrant and alive.

You will also read about new trends that are taking the wedding industry by storm, some of which are being led by young and ambitious entrepreneurs passionate about making your

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big day as memorable as can be.

In personal news, I recently had my third baby and have made the decision to take time off to care for my family. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with this publication—getting to know your touching engagement stories, learning about your inspired choices and discovering the creative vendors who make wedding planning special.

Much like planning a wedding, my decision to step away was not an easy one. But I plan to continue to keep up with the industry, especially the creative individuals making our city such a dynamic place.

I hope you enjoy the issue.

Ashley Alt, Columbus Weddings editor

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connect Insta-Stars Here are our top Instagram posts since the last issue. Follow us at @cbusweddings for #weddinginspo and more.

WANT MORE WEDDINGS? Looking for more tips on planning your perfect day? Or maybe you can’t get enough of the insider looks at local weddings found in this issue. Find what you’re looking for at columbusweddingsmag.com. There you’ll discover an expanded Venue Guide database of 200-plus options for your ceremony or reception, plus web-exclusive content we couldn’t squeeze into the issue.

Readers enjoyed the Real Weddings tale of Jennifer and Matthew Stell, who met at Second City in Chicago. The post was our second most popular one— appropriate for a Chicago story.

Submit Your Wedding Here’s your chance to have your wedding featured in the pages of an upcoming issue of Columbus Weddings!

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The launch of our Best of Columbus Weddings poll drew the most love. See who took top honors on Page 31.

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TRENDSETTER Dania Hamoui is introducing the concept of wedding content creators to the Central Ohio market. See story on Page 17.

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HONEYMOON How couples are reimagining the traditionally exotic (and expensive) vacation

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The Planning Bee’s Leah Hinderer (left) and Karima Crawford (right) with couple Joey and Lexi Meyer on their May 13, 2023, wedding day

to do, which we are also seeing more of—couples finding ways to incorporate elements of themselves instead of just going on a honeymoon because they think that’s what they should be doing.”

Hinderer echoes this sentiment. “My suggestion is to not break the budget

when planning your honeymoon,” she says. “You think you’re going to do this amazing trip to Europe, but we are now seeing couples being quite conscious of their spending. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment, so acknowledging it in a way that’s comfortable for the couple is key.”

If a couple is leaning more toward a

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Honeymoons are a tradition as old as time.

They’re a way to solidify and celebrate the excitement of a new marriage—the ultimate vacation to kick off a new life.

From bumming on a coastal beach to exploring the history and architecture of European cities, the point is to experience this once-in-a-lifetime journey together.

While a honeymoon is indeed a classic way to mark the beginning of your marital union, the way honeymoons are being taken today look a bit different.

With more couples paying for their own weddings (and getting smarter about their financials in general), the “less-ismore” mentality is being brought to the honeymoon sector.

Karima Crawford and Leah Hinderer of the Planning Bee have nearly a decade of experience customizing unique events for budget-conscious couples. In place of the big, elaborate honeymoon, they are seeing more couples embracing the idea of a mini-moon—a shorter, more financially attainable trip—saving their “honeymoon” for another milestone in their marriage, like their first or fifth wedding anniversary.

“Overall, honeymoons are not being done on a big, glamorous scale as they once were,” Crawford says. “The thinking behind this is that more couples today are spending a big chunk of their own money on the wedding that spending even more on a honeymoon simply isn’t reasonable.”

In addition to being more financially friendly, mini-moons are a more realistic option for the hustle and bustle lifestyle of young couples as they are focusing on their careers and working toward things like saving money and starting a family.

“I have one couple who is doing their honeymoon in Colorado so they can hike,” Crawford says. “It speaks to who they are as a couple and what they like Columbus Weddings FALL 2024

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mini-moon, Crawford and Hinderer suggest such destinations as Gatlinburg, Tenessee; Saugatuck, Michigan; Chicago and New York City, to name a few.

In recent years, they have noticed even smaller getaways—for instance, couples spending a few nights in the Hocking Hills in place of a five-night stay in Charleston, South Carolina, or Napa Valley, California.

Whether a couple is choosing a honeymoon destination or finding ways to keep their relationship strong, “staying true to what works for the couple” is the answer, Crawford says.

“Overall, honeymoons are not being done on a big, glamorous scale as they once were. The thinking behind this is that more couples today are spending a big chunk of their own money on the wedding that spending even more on a honeymoon simply isn’t reasonable.”

—Karima Crawford, the Planning Bee “If they enjoy being active together, teaming up in a game of beach volleyball, taking a scenic hike or joining a bowling league are all excellent ways to spend their time,” Crawford says. “In the same vein, if a calmer, quieter environment is more their speed, taking road trips together, hosting game nights with their friends or going stargazing are ways to keep the couple’s connection strong.”

Hinderer agrees, saying it’s all about loving each other through the good and bad times. “Keep dating each other,” she advises. “When you become parents or you’re buying a house and your marriage becomes busier, you have to plan those dates. Make sure it’s something you do, and make sure you’re being forward-thinking with it.” Meaning, whether you need to get a babysitter or plan around work events, be intentional about making date night a priority.

Another thing that works, Hinderer says, is celebrating “those small wins,” like getting through your first real fight and celebrating new jobs. “Being each other’s cheerleader is a big one, too,” she says. “You’re telling your partner, ‘I’m always going to be here no matter what,’ whether it’s a job offer that falls through or something else.” «

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Unique Wedding Mornings Jennifer Kontomerkos of the Finer Things Event Planning discusses how pre-wedding routines are changing. Plus, she offers other event-planning tips.

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come from them. A multiple-day wedding can make the experience more special for guests who have traveled and taken off work to celebrate the occasion.

Welcome Parties: If you go the weekend-

long celebration route, welcome parties are often included, too. The night before the ceremony, guests are invited to have a couple of drinks to kick off festivities. “It’s great for a couple, too,” Kontomerkos says. “I think it takes the

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Traditional wedding mornings, as of the last few decades anyway, have looked like this: The ladies get ready for umpteen hours with the bride in a bridal suite, perfecting their hair and makeup in a sea of Champagne and muffins, while the fellas get ready (which takes all of 10 minutes) with the groom in a separate space.

While the preparation part may not change much, especially for couples with large bridal parties, what is changing is the way couples spend their wedding mornings before the chaos of makeup and mimosas ensues.

“Here in Columbus, it’s very separate,” says Jennifer Kontomerkos of the Finer Things Event Planning. “Girls do their own thing and guys do their own thing.

We’ve got amazing glam squads who can bang out beauty in three hours to allow bridal parties more time to do things like morning yoga together.”

If the ladies want to do morning beauty services (which is often the case), Kontomerkos makes sure they also have catering, something as simple as sandwiches and pastries from Fox in the Snow Café, for example, because food is something that is frequently overlooked in the getting-ready process.

For her groomsmen, she always schedules a brunch reservation. “It’s nonnegotiable so they’re not sitting around for hours on end,” Kontomerkos says. “It gives them something to do and allows them to go out and get some fresh air.

Everyone needs to eat and be refreshed so they can be ready for the day ahead.”

Other activities she suggests for grooms and groomsmen are golf, basketball and spa treatments, often in the form of a straight-edge shave. “There are a lot of great barbers in the Downtown area,” Kontomerkos says. “It’s relaxing for the guys and, again, gives them something to do while they’re waiting for the day to start.”

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“Here in Columbus, it’s very separate. Girls do their own thing and guys do their own thing. We’ve got amazing glam squads who can bang out beauty in three hours to allow bridal parties more time to do things like morning yoga together.”

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pressure off the couple as well as the, ‘Oh my gosh, I didn’t get to talk to my cousin or best friend,’ feeling.”

After-Parties and Farewell Brunches:

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Both of these are coming back strong.

And in some (especially fun) cases, afternoon pool parties. “There are so many benefits to these add-ons,” Kontomerkos says. “Parents love it. The moms love it, as they get to hang out with their girlfriends that they rarely see. It’s all about connection and what a well-planned experience can bring to your guests.”

Opposites Attract: Kontomerkos recommends contrasting your events, as well.

For instance, host the welcome party at a brewery if the wedding is being held somewhere more formal, like the Columbus Museum of Art. This approach has a way of appealing to all guests—from the ones who expect a more traditional event to those who want to celebrate in a more relaxed style. “Honestly, breweries are great. Columbus natives are definitely going to lean into the breweries,” she notes, citing Seventh Son Brewing Co. as “a classic.”

She also recommends rooftop bars like Lincoln Social, the Terrace on the fourth floor of the Lincoln building, Lumin Skybar and the Junto as excellent choices for welcome parties. And for folks looking for a place with a nice skyline view closer to the ground, North Bank Park Pavilion is a good option. «

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The Rise of Wedding Content Creators Meet an up-and-coming wedding vendor you’re about to see more of.

BY ASHLEY ALT A new figure is emerging in the wedding industry—the content creator. This iPhone-savvy individual captures behind-thescenes moments that photographers and videographers might miss, such as a laugh shared between the bride and a bridesmaid as they’re getting ready in the mirror or the groom or a father doing a silly dance when they think no one is watching.

Here in Columbus, one of those individuals is Dania Hamoui, who launched Wedding Days with Dania at the beginning of this year. It’s a new service to the Columbus market that “documents your wedding day as it organically unfolds.”

This concept has already taken off in several major cities, but Hamoui couldn’t find anyone with an online presence who offered it in Columbus. Referring to herself as “the one in the friend group taking all of the candids anyway,” she decided to create the service herself. So far, she has 26 weddings booked this year, plus engagement sessions, bridal showers and even bookings for bachelorette parties.

Essentially, what wedding content creators do is capture the more informal moments of the day. “I’m getting the different points of view that a photographer isn’t, from short clips to still photos,” Hamoui says.

She clarifies that wedding content creators like herself are not out to replace photographers or videographers, but rather to collaborate with them, offering a different lens for the couple and a quick turnaround—perhaps the most appealing part of the service. “It’s more so video footage [than snapping photos],” Hamoui says. “Movement and sounds can really encapsulate a day, and most couples crave that instant gratification of wanting to see the highlights of their special day, which is why I give them footage within 24 hours. Being able to see it the next day is really special, and that instant gratification can’t be overlooked.”

Within 24 hours, she delivers an album of raw footage to couples, including 10 to 20 second bite-sized clips and a 60-second highlight video. These short videos, which are synced to the couple’s favorite songs, embody the moments that will touch the couple in ways that traditional photos can’t.

“The couple might be in their hotel room eating breakfast the morning after, and all they want to do is relive the night before,” Hamoui says. “Having these little keepsakes that they can look at whenever they want is so meaningful.” «

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Content creators like Dania Hamoui supplement photographers and videographers with less formal footage and a quick turnaround.

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Remain present: Allowing you to fully unplug and “take it all in,” knowing every memory will be captured as the day naturally unfolds.

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Relive the entire day 24 hours later: While a photographer may need several weeks to deliver their magic, you get raw footage the very next day to appease that instant gratification bug.

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Share the memories with family and friends: Whether the couple chooses to share the bite-sized clips and highlight reels on social media or with loved ones, they have little, timeless keepsakes to do so.

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Here are some of my favorite vintage and vintage-inspired items from Argo & Lehne Jewelers in Columbus and SGE Bridal Boutique in Gahanna. These statement-making pieces are classic and timeless, making for the perfect standout accessories to help your special day shine even brighter.

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A peek inside the wedding albums of 11 local couples

Brianna and Ikesh Pack were married at WatersEdge Event & Conference Center on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Brianna + Ikesh Pack

BY MANDY SHUNNARAH PHOTOS BY MAGICAL MINUTES PHOTOGRAPHY A couple of years after graduation, Brianna (Walstra) contacted her old high school classmate, Ikesh Pack, with a unique proposition. Bri was working for a nonprofit where people dressed up as characters to make children’s dreams come true. “I messaged him and was like, ‘Do you want to dress up as Black Panther for sick kids?’ ” the now-Mrs. Pack says.

Ikesh said yes, and it was more fun than he expected—even though one kid wanted to throw a punch because Ikesh’s Black Panther suit didn’t glow. That was the beginning of a new chapter of their friendship, one that eventually blossomed into falling in love.

Their transition from friendship to dating was so seamless that when asked about their first date, Ikesh laughs, “I wish I knew!” In lieu of an “official” first date, they decided on one later: the time they saw “Incredibles 2” at the drive-in. It was a fitting first date for a couple who bonded over superheroes.

Their transition from dating to getting engaged was just as smooth. “We were engaged before I even asked,” Ikesh says.

The couple had discussed getting engaged. Knowing how difficult it is to find vendors and venues in a timely manner (especially after the pandemic delayed many couples’ timelines), Bri proactively booked an engagement photo shoot—even before they were technically engaged.

When the couple arrived at their engagement photo shoot, Ikesh decided there’s no time like the present and dropped to one knee. “Our photographer was really confused,” Bri says with a laugh. Nonetheless, the engagement was perfect, and having the moment professionally captured was priceless.

Other priceless, personal details were incorporated into the Packs’ wedding day. “I made him cry like three times,” Bri says. “His grandpa had passed away earlier that year, so I had his grandfather’s ring resized and shined up [for him to wear]. Then I had a little picture of him and his grandpa to put inside of his tie, which he didn’t know, so I asked his groomsmen to point it out, and we got that on camera. Then we had rocking chairs for each person who had passed away that we wanted at the wedding.”

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their wedding guests choose their honeymoon destination. “We asked our guests where they thought we should go, so they helped us decide our honeymoon,” Bri says. “Whatever had the most votes was where we were going.”

The couple set sail on a cruise to Greece, Italy, Turkey and several nearby islands this past summer, checking off a few of the many countries they hope to visit in a lifetime together. «

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PHOTOGRAPHER: Magical Minutes Photography VENUE: WatersEdge Event & Conference Center CAKE: Break Away Cakes FLOWERS: Fiori Florals MUSIC: D&M DJ Entertainment BRIDE’S RINGS: Joon Jewelry Shop

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Kimberlin Trauthwein + Philip Jacob

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PHOTOGRAPHER: Rachel Ruth Photography VENUE: High Line Car House FOOD: Together & Co. CAKE: Mrs. Goodman’s Baking Co. DÉCOR: Dahlia Vintage Rentals SIGNAGE: Caitlin Jane Calligraphy MUSIC: Viva La Strings DRESS: Kimberly James Bridal (Philadelphia) BRIDE’S HAIR: Lauren Wolff Hair Design BRIDE’S MAKEUP: State of Face

For their first date, Kimberlin Trauthwein and Philip Jacob went on a day trip to Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs. Phil proposed the idea, which Kim describes as “a bold move on his part” since you can’t easily leave if the chemistry isn’t there. Thankfully, that wasn’t an issue, and the experience gave Kim a chance to see Phil as a caring guy in action.

“At that point in my life, I wasn’t eating a lot of ice cream, so I got a little sick, and Phil had to buy me 7Up and Tums,” she says. “That was a big moment. Like, this guy is really great and has a nurturing spirit.”

When Phil was ready to propose, he meticulously planned everything. The couple would go on a trip to Acadia National Park in Maine, take a ride to the top of Cadillac Mountain, and he’d propose at sunrise. But you know what they say about the best-laid plans.

“Kim found the ring the week before I proposed,” Phil says.

“Because he hid it in camping supplies!” Kim laughs.

On the morning Phil planned to propose, his plans were foiled again—this time by the weather. It was too cloudy to see the sunrise he’d hoped for, but a few hours later, while hiking, the sun broke through the clouds and gave him the perfect moment.

The ring box was inscribed with a quote from their favorite movie, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”: “I feel like sometimes I’m in my own little world, and you’re always next to me, and I don’t know how you do it, but you understand me.”

As brunch lovers, they decided to get married at 11 a.m. and have a brunch-style wedding, full of sweet and savory goodness, followed by a cocktail hour. Kim and Phil wanted their wedding day to be full of quality time with the people they love, so they built plenty of space into the reception for visiting with family and friends, then had a disco-themed after-party.

“Instead of doing the evening wedding, late-night party and hungover brunch, you get the brunch out of the way, then the party,” Phil laughs.

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Rachel + Kyle Sattler

BY MANDY SHUNNARAH PHOTOS BY RED GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHY First, she stole his fries. Then she stole his heart.

In December 2017, Kyle Sattler just wanted to watch the Ohio State football game with his friends at the Eagle and have a bite to eat. The last thing he expected was Rachel (Feierman), then a stranger, to sit beside him and start chowing down on his fries.

“I thought, ‘What do I have to lose?’” Rachel, now Mrs. Sattler, says. “I needed somewhere to sit and got a free snack.”

Impressed by Rachel’s boldness and confidence, Kyle asked her on a date at the Grandview Café, where they’d have their engagement party years later. Beyond their affinity for crispy potatoes, they bonded over a love of Ohio State and learned they had several mutual friends.

Then, on the weekend of July 4, 2022, Kyle took Rachel out to dinner at their favorite neighborhood restaurant, Lindey’s, and Rachel suspected Kyle might have something—perhaps a ring box—up his sleeve. “Usually, he eats all his food and some of mine, too,” she laughs. “But he was really nervous at dinner and said he wasn’t hungry.”

They took a walk around German Village where, little did Rachel know, a photographer was waiting. With the cobblestone roads and street lamps as his backdrop, Kyle dropped to one knee.

A year and a half later, the Sattlers headed to their New Year’s Eve wedding, which they’d been dreaming of even before they got engaged. “When you’re around our age, it feels like you’re going to three weddings in four weekends in the summer, so we wanted to do something that was unique and that people would look forward to that wasn’t in the heart of wedding season,” Kyle says.

From their Fourth of July weekend engagement to their New Year’s Eve wedding, the Sattlers know how to create even more reasons to celebrate on a beloved holiday. And in true NYE fashion, guests were given Champagne before the ceremony, and the couple made sparks fly at their reception—literally.

As their band performed a custom rendition of “Nervous” by John Legend, which was the couple’s first dance song, everything came together to wow the attendees.

“The band had coordinated with the company that did the cold sparks to have them go off at certain points in the song, like the chorus, which is where we planned to do dips. So every time we dipped, the fireworks went off!” Rachel says. It was a perfect choice for a chorus that includes the lines, ‘When your lips hit my lips and the fireworks fly / Sendin’ sparks through the air, like the Fourth of July.’ ”« 22

the details

WEDDING PLANNER: Rachelle Chiarappa VENUE: The Fives CATERING: Together & Co. CAKE: Capital City Cakes INVITATIONS: You’re Invited BAND: Swagg Midwest PHOTOGRAPHER: Red Gallery Photography COLD SPARKS: Luminary Productions BRIDE’S HAIR: Sarah W. Hair Design BRIDE’S DRESS: Carrie Karibo Bridal

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real weddings Oct. 28, 2023 | Brick & Mortar at North 4th Corridor

Callie + Keith Vojacek

BY ANDREW KING PHOTOS BY CAROLINE ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY

the details

PHOTOGRAPHY: Caroline Rose Photography WEDDING PLANNER: Gatherings by Leanne CEREMONY/RECEPTION: Brick & Mortar at North 4th Corridor CATERER: Milo’s Catering DESSERT: Milo’s Catering/Crumbl Cookies VIDEOGRAPHER: Pretty Films BRIDE’S ATTIRE SHOP: La Jeune Mariee BRIDE’S HAIR STYLIST: Ambushed Salon BRIDE’S MAKEUP: Refeyeance Makeup and Hair GROOM’S ATTIRE SHOP: AlphaSuit

Often, planning a wedding comes down to a tension between what’s expected or traditional, and what really reflects the couple. And for Callie (Orme) and Keith Vojacek, embracing their own favorite things resulted in a unique wedding day for all involved.

The pair’s engagement was classic. After they picked out a ring together, Keith locked it in a suitcase in the basement to hide it from Callie. But the two had a trip planned to Vienna, Austria, and Callie suspected the proposal was on its way.

She was certain he would pop the question during a romantic surprise picnic amid the gardens of Vienna, but he tricked her and kept her waiting. When they visited the Belvedere, a baroque palace that now houses an art museum, Keith got on one knee in front of the majestic fountains and asked Callie to marry him.

Back in Columbus, the couple was immediately inspired to move away from the idyllic setting of their engagement and emphasize their personalities. They wanted a Halloween wedding—costumes and all.

“It’s a big time of year for us,” Keith says. “We always dress up in multiple costumes. And I’d say it was almost a dream of Callie’s to have a Halloween wedding.”

They set their wedding date for Oct. 28, 2023, and sent out engagement photos that included the couple wearing the wild masks of Adam and Barbara from the comedy/horror film “Beetlejuice.”

The biggest decision left to be made was whether the couple themselves would dress up, or if a wedding dress and suit were costume enough. Ultimately, they decided there would be enough wacky costumes in the room.

“We went back and forth up until the day of, but we stayed in our dress and suit,” Keith says.

Until guests started to arrive, Callie and Keith worried whether the theme would truly be followed. Would people actually come in Halloween attire, or would they end up with a half-costumed, half-formal crowd?

It didn’t take long for those fears to be assuaged.

“When we were waiting for people to arrive, we would kind of peek through the windows and see them decked out in outfits and go, ‘OK, yes, this is awesome,’” Callie says. “There were people in the parking lot wearing all sorts of crazy stuff. So that was very special to see.”

The evening was a massive success, and the theme brought people together more than anyone expected.

“It got people talking to each other who didn’t know one another,” Callie says. “It was a really cool way to bring everybody together in this party atmosphere.”« FALL 2024 Columbus Weddings

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real weddings July 22, 2023 | Westgate Park Shelterhouse

Taylor + Sterling Carter

BY ANDREW KING PHOTOS BY LAVAR ELLIOTT PHOTOGRAPHY From the first time Taylor (Guerrant) and Sterling Carter met, there’s been an air of kismet around their relationship. The pair matched on dating app Bumble on a Friday night, and before ever planning a get-together, they ran into each other the very next day at a TEDx event where Sterling was working as a videographer. Taylor didn’t even want to go and remembers not feeling well. But a friend dragged her along, and she was shocked to see Sterling there.

“It was kind of ‘in your face,’ ” Taylor says. “We just matched last night. How am I seeing you at this event today? Obviously, it couldn’t have been planned because he was working the event, so he had been contracted to do that for a while, but I wouldn’t have known that, and he sure wouldn’t have known that I bought tickets. It was a random one-off. It’s not like TEDx is happening every day.”

On their first actual date, the pair discovered that for months they had both been attending Life Transformation Church in Dublin without crossing paths.

Exactly four years after that fateful first meeting, Sterling planned an elaborate proposal. “I went crazy with it,” he says with a laugh.

His best friend, Jae Esquire, who would later serve as their wedding DJ, helped him set up a fancy dinner in an art space in Houston—Taylor’s hometown— complete with a compilation video and a hand-painted portrait of Taylor.

Immediately, the couple began the somewhat daunting task of planning a wedding that could accommodate their large guest list. On their fathers’ sides alone, the pair would have to contend with the fact that Taylor’s father was one of 13 children and Sterling’s was one of 11.

But they had another issue, one that disrupted many plans since 2020—Taylor was suffering from long COVID, and it had dramatically changed her relationship with food.

Taylor’s bout with the virus left her repulsed by the smell of cooked meat, which she says transformed into the smell of rotting eggs, meaning there couldn’t be meat prepared anywhere near the reception or ceremony. She considered an entirely vegetarian wedding but knew it wouldn’t thrill their carnivorous families.

So they found a loophole: If the food was prepared outside where she couldn’t smell it, everything would be fine.

So she sent Sterling on “a really cool homework 24

assignment” to compile a list of food trucks that could work. Sterling turned it into a “playoff bracket of food trucks” that helped them narrow down their selections to Tacomania and Pizza Cottage.

The event was a huge success, and everyone involved felt that it reflected the couple’s personalities and relationship. And it set the stage perfectly for their next life milestone: a baby boy that arrived this past February. “It’s just been the biggest blessing, from the proposal to getting married and now bringing in a new life,” Sterling says. «

the details

PHOTOGRAPHER: Lavar Elliott Photography CEREMONY: Life Transformation Church RECEPTION: Westgate Park Shelterhouse CATERER: Tacomania and Pizza Cottage food trucks CAKE/DESSERT: Chocolate Café BRIDE’S ATTIRE SHOP: David’s Bridal BRIDE’S HAIR STYLIST: The Curl Bar GROOM’S ATTIRE SHOP: Men’s Wearhouse RINGS: JCPenney

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real weddings May 26, 2023 | The Beverly Mansion

Connie + Spencer Barker

BY MADELINE FURASH PHOTOS BY AZAR PHOTOGRAPHY

the details

PHOTOGRAPHY: Azar Photography WEDDING PLANNER: The Planning Bee CEREMONY & RECEPTION: The Beverly Mansion CATERER: Metro Cuisine CAKE: Mary Romero FLORIST: XOXO Florals & Wine DJ: Tommy Nutter presents Diamond Entertainment VIOLINIST: Tia Ward VIDEOGRAPHER: Diego Films PHOTO BOOTH: Brooks Music

In August 2020, Connie (Andujar), a recent arrival to Columbus from Westchester, New York, matched with Bristolville, Ohio, native Spencer Barker on the Hinge dating app. Spencer made the first move, asking an important question: New York- or Chicago-style pizza?

Connie, a lifelong New Yorker, enthusiastically defended her native style. This led to an in-person meeting at the Crest in Clintonville. Masked up and sitting on the patio, they kept talking until they realized the restaurant had closed around them.

Nearly two years later, on Sept. 1, 2022, Connie went on a “regular date” that Spencer organized—an extensive scavenger hunt across Columbus that mirrored their dating timeline, including a return to the Crest.

The hunt ended at the Drexel Theatre, where the marquee greeted them with a personal message in lights: “Connie Marry Me.” To continue Connie’s surprise, watching from around the corner was her family from New York, her best friend from Georgia and Spencer’s family from Northeast Ohio and Indiana.

While planning their wedding, the couple toured 22 venues in 30 days across the Columbus area to find the perfect location. Working with the “amazing owners” at the Beverly Mansion, who agreed to help make the couple’s vision come to life, Connie and Spencer planned an event that blended their Puerto Rican and Mexican cultures together.

Connie’s best friend’s father acted as their officiant, and the couple featured a live mariachi band, Mariachi Garibaldi, during their reception. White, sage and gold accent colors decorated the mansion, while their caterer, Metro Cuisine, incorporated traditional Puerto Rican and Mexican spices and dishes into their menu. A local Mexican baker, Mary Romero, provided a traditional tres leches cake.

The couple’s goldendoodle, Hudson, was a guest of honor. “One of my favorite photos was when my dog was there, with Spencer’s family and my family. It encompassed what the day was all about: bringing two families together as one,” Connie recalls.

Hudson was featured throughout the day, including having her own specialty “pup”-tail and her face on the drink stirrers. Connie coordinated with Furball Fitness to help handle Hudson’s logistics during the day.

“Since we had family coming from New York and California, we wanted to have the best party and wedding we could to show everyone a good time and emphasize our values: God and family,” Spencer says. « FALL 2024 Columbus Weddings

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real weddings May 27, 2023 | The Ellis

Abigail + Robert Easterling

BY MADELINE FURASH PHOTOS BY DERK’S WORKS PHOTOGRAPHY Cleveland native Abigail (Magner) first encountered Robert Easterling during her freshman year of college when she visited Michelle, her best friend and future maid of honor, at Ohio State University. Robert happened to be Michelle’s floormate.

Several years later in 2018, Michelle decided to reintroduce the pair—Abigail in Lakewood near Cleveland and Robert in Toledo. She shared their phone numbers with them and encouraged them to connect.

They did so and went on a first date in Lakewood, which included paddle boarding and dinner at a local arepa bar. The couple continued to date long distance between Toledo and Lakewood for the next year.

After a few years of dating, the couple moved to Columbus, when Abigail started to “drop some not-so subtle hints” for Robert. Robert, however, was determined to throw her off the scent of an upcoming proposal.

On Oct. 30, 2021, on a camper van trip to visit Utah’s national parks, Robert proposed at the top of a trail near their campsite. “I was so surprised. I had no idea that he bought a ring!” Abigail says. Robert says the proposal almost didn’t happen. “She kept trying to get us to turn around,” he says. She insisted that the trail wasn’t one of the ‘cooler’ trails and tried to get us back to our campsite.”

The couple hosted their wedding at the Ellis in Italian Village. The rustic venue offers an all-inclusive wedding package, including florals, catering, wedding cake and décor that allowed for a less stressful planning process.

“We picked the Ellis because they did everything for us, and we used every vendor that was recommended,” Abigail explains. Sage green florals and neutral pastels decorated the industrial venue to create a classic design. “We wanted something timeless—something that would still look good in 20 years,” she says.

Windi Noble of Run to an Elopement officiated the couple’s wedding ceremony. Before the ceremony commenced, Noble led the wedding party in practicing a “mindfulness minute,” providing a dedicated time for the couple to cherish the special moment.

“We took a moment to be grateful for having all of our friends and family here with us,” Robert shares.

“It’s not every day that every friend and family member you love is in the same room. Taking the time to be grateful helped capture the extraordinary essence of the day.” « 26

the details

PHOTOGRAPHER: Derk’s Works Photography CEREMONY, CATERER & RECEPTION VENUE: The Ellis in Italian Village

OFFICIANT: Run to an Elopment FLORALS: Flori Floral INVITATIONS: The Knot MUSIC: D&M DJ Entertainment TRANSPORTATION: Supreme Limousine HAIR & MAKEUP: Shannon Goode Beauty BRIDE’S GOWN SHOP: Off White of Dublin

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real weddings Sept. 9, 2023 | Scioto Reserve Country Club

Hien + William Eisenman

BY BRITT TIMMONS PHOTOS BY AZAR PHOTOGRAPHY

the details

PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER: Azar Photography VENUE, CATERER & RENTALS: Scioto Reserve Country Club OFFICIANT: Rabbi Lenette Herzog WEDDING CAKE: The Cake Studio FLORIST: Petals & Leaves INVITATIONS: Zazzle CEREMONY & COCKTAIL HOUR MUSIC: Sound Impressions

A warm summer night at the Ohio State Fair is the perfect backdrop for a high school couple’s first date. This was the case for Hien (Ta) and William Eisenman—except with an unappetizing twist.

After indulging in fair food, the pair, who met while attending Bexley Middle School, decided to take a spin on the Ring of Fire ride, where William suddenly became ill. “It always comes back to this: How am I choosing the same guy who puked on me in high school?” Hien says, laughing.

Despite this rough start, the couple continued seeing each other until their young relationship was cut short just three months later, when William and his family moved to Colorado. Even though they broke up, the two remained friendly, texting each other every year on their birthdays. Then, in 2018, a decade after their high school romance, William invited Hien to a weekend getaway at a condo in Aspen with some of his friends. Hien accepted his invitation and flew out for a visit. Faceto-face, Hien and William couldn’t deny their rekindled connection, and they officially started dating again a couple months later. Eventually, William moved back to Ohio to be closer to Hien.

For months, William contemplated the perfect location to propose, but changed his plans at the last minute when Hien requested they have a French-themed picnic below a 20-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower that William’s aunt had recently installed in her backyard. As the couple enjoyed the unique view, along with some tasty pastries from Le Chatelaine French Bakery & Bistro, William’s aunt approached them asking if she could take a picture, giving William his cue to pop the question.

Though they both now live in Colorado, Hien and William wanted to host the wedding in Columbus and incorporate cultural traditions from their backgrounds.

A rabbi officiated the wedding ceremony, which included Jewish customs such as a chuppah and stomping a glass.

A show-stopping moment during the reception included a wardrobe change into traditional Vietnamese wedding clothes that were custom-made for the couple in Vietnam. Family and friends gave a total of six speeches, including one in Vietnamese. And in a playful spin on tradition, William’s grandparents walked down the aisle as the “flower girl and boy.”

“We were able to intertwine those things and show respect to all the elders of the families,” William says of their unique customizations. « FALL 2024 Columbus Weddings

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real weddings Nov. 18, 2023 | The Revery at North 4th Corridor

Victoria + Curtis Conrad

BY BRITT TIMMONS PHOTOS BY QUEEN ANNE’S LACE PHOTOGRAPHY For Victoria (Pasini) and Curtis Conrad, a routine moment turned into the most romantic occasion. The couple, who lived in Schumacher Place at the time, had a Saturday morning ritual of grabbing coffee and tea at Stauf’s Coffee Roasters and then walking to Schiller Park. One such Saturday, Victoria noticed something seemed a little off. Curtis didn’t have an appetite, acted extra affectionately and kept lingering in various areas of the park. Despite Curtis’ “weirdness,” Victoria had no idea this weekly walk of theirs would end in a proposal.

Just as they were about to leave the park, Curtis got down on one knee, ring in hand, and asked Victoria to marry him. Walkers and joggers congratulated the couple as honking cars passed.

The two Columbus natives met while attending the University of Cincinnati. Victoria’s best friend was dating Curtis’ best friend, and the couple had been trying to get Victoria and Curtis together—though neither one was interested. Their paths later crossed at a beach-themed fraternity party in 2018. After they were introduced, Victoria dropped her phone in water, and Curtis tried to help her find some rice to dry it out. The couple connected instantly, chatting the night away, a characteristic of their relationship that hasn’t changed.

“We never were without a moment of conversation. There’s always something we could talk about,” Curtis recalls. “Yeah, we both can talk,” Victoria adds, laughing.

For their wedding, Curtis and Victoria wanted to create an intimate setting where guests could chat and mingle. The Revery at North 4th Corridor provided the perfect backdrop. Candles set a romantic ambiance, as did a perfectly timed sunset that began just as the ceremony started—a beautiful coincidence.

One personal touch that certainly was no accident: the handwritten letters Victoria and Curtis penned for each guest. The envelopes for the letters included each guest’s name and table number, complete with a custom wax seal. All the envelopes were displayed on a large, decorative board the couple made themselves.

“We wanted to personally touch everybody and let them know we were really happy that they were there and what it meant to us,” Victoria explains. “It was fun. That’s definitely my love language—cards and words of affirmation—so I really enjoyed it.” « 28

the details

PHOTOGRAPHER: Queen Anne’s Lace Photography CEREMONY/RECEPTION: The Revery at North 4th Corridor OFFICIANT: Cousin of the groom CATERER & RENTALS: Milo’s Catering WEDDING CAKE: Capital City Cakes FLORIST: Stem Floral Studio INVITATIONS: Minted CEREMONY, COCKTAIL HOUR & RECEPTION MUSIC: Buckeye Entertainment REHEARSAL DINNER: Rye River Social

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real weddings Sept. 23, 2023 | Post 4 at North 4th Corridor

Lindsay + Michael O’Horo

BY CIERRA JOHNSON PHOTOS BY DERK’S WORKS PHOTOGRAPHY

the details:

PHOTOGRAPHY: Derk’s Works Photography

CEREMONY: Mother of Mercy Chapel, St. Charles High School RECEPTION: Post 4 at North 4th Corridor DESIGNER & FLORIST: Natural Designs WEDDING PLANNER: Rooted Together RECEPTION MUSIC: The Conspiracy Band INVITATIONS: The Floral Plan SIGNAGE: Pretty Papel BRIDE’S ATTIRE: La Jeune Mariee BRIDE’S HAIR: Brides by Blake

For Lindsay (Carmody) and Michael O’Horo, a chance encounter at an eighth-grade dance lesson was the first step in a love story that would span years and miles. “We both went to different Catholic schools here in the Columbus Diocese,” Lindsay says. “As a part of our eighth-grade tradition, in the Catholic schools, they bring three or four different schools together on Sunday evenings in the winter.”

The pair went on to attend separate high schools and colleges, but were reunited during the pandemic.

“I lived in D.C. for about nine years,” Lindsay says.

“Because of the pandemic, I was coming back to Columbus pretty frequently, so we connected on Hinge and went on three separate dates when I was home.”

Over those dates, Lindsay and Michael quickly got reacquainted, and Lindsay realized this was the perfect time to move back to Columbus, where their relationship continued to grow.

After two years together, Michael proposed with a nod to their Catholic school connection. “I work at St. Mary [in] German Village,” Michael says. “I told her the pastor got us a gift card to Lindey’s, which is our favorite restaurant.”

But first, they took a detour to Frank Fetch Park in German Village, where Lindsay’s brother was waiting to capture the proposal.

The couple says their wedding was much like their engagement—an opportunity to celebrate their love surrounded by those they love the most, with a bit of flair.

The ceremony was a traditional Catholic service held at the Mother of Mercy Chapel of the all-boys high school St. Charles Preparatory, yet another nod to the pair’s Catholic roots.

Lindsay and Michael say their approach to wedding planning was methodical, placing an emphasis on experience.They leaned on Courtney Heibel of Rooted Together and floral designer Regina Prange, owner of Natural Designs, to transform Post 4 at North 4th Corridor into their dreamy backdrop. As for music, they went with someone they trusted and who had already set the mood for three of Lindsay’s other relatives: DJ Joe Moorer and the group he plays with, the Conspiracy Band.

The night was perfect: filled with friends, family and dancing, bringing their love story full circle from that memorable school gym encounter more than a decade ago. « FALL 2024 Columbus Weddings

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real weddings Sept. 23, 2023 | Scioto Reserve Country Club

Maddy CrawfordHarp + Tyler Harp

BY SAM ARTHURS PHOTOS BY OHIO COMFORT PHOTOGRAPHY As a freshman at Heidelberg University, Maddy (Crawford) wanted to be more involved with the school after her basketball season ended. She attended a meeting about gender equality on campus, where she met Tyler Harp, a senior and a member of the organization hosting the event. The two immediately hit it off, realizing they had a friend in common. Hoping to see each other again, they each asked their mutual friend about the other.

Their first date didn’t come until they were on summer break months later. Both back in their hometowns, Tyler drove from Toledo to Willard, where Maddy lived. Tyler ended up meeting Maddy’s whole family when he picked her up, winning them over right away—so much so that they would later become co-conspirators.

After Maddy graduated from college, the couple moved to Columbus, where Maddy began studying physical therapy at Ohio State University. During the 2020 pandemic, Tyler set up a secret FaceTime meeting with Maddy’s parents to ask permission to marry their daughter. From there, they hatched a plan to surprise an already suspecting Maddy. Because the two share a birthday on July 5, she thought he might surprise her then. But she underestimated how many people Tyler had enlisted in his plan.

Tyler orchestrated a surprise engagement at Maddy’s childhood home, one of her favorite places in the world. He sprinkled little notes throughout the house that led her to the backyard. The image of Tyler standing in front of the glittering lake that holds so many memories for Maddy stands out fresh in her mind, years later.

Family and personal touches have been constant parts of Maddy and Tyler’s relationship. Three years after their engagement, the couple brought so much of themselves to their wedding day. They walked down the aisle to sisters Ella and Naomi Schaag, friends from Maddy’s hometown, playing “Lover” by Taylor Swift on violin and piano. And their officiant was a family friend who had been a junior bridesmaid in Maddy’s parents’ wedding.

Maddy and Tyler are particularly thankful for their photographer and wedding coordinator Taylor Cox. They booked Taylor Cox of Ohio Comfort Photography two years before their big day, while she was still building her portfolio. The couple is still in love with the flawless photos, but they mostly remember how 30

comfortable Cox made everyone feel in front of the camera.

Meanwhile, Ann Marie Orren lived up to her glowing reputation at Scioto Reserve Country Club as a revered wedding planner. She mapped out every detail and executed to the minute, making the day flow seamlessly. But Maddy was particularly impressed by Orren’s thoughtfulness.

After a packed schedule of wedding portraits, the couple came back to their table to find Orren had arranged to have their food kept warm in their absence. Maddy and Tyler couldn’t have been happier with everything.«

the details:

PHOTOGRAPHER: Ohio Comfort Photography OFFICIANT: Family friend VENUE & CATERER: Scioto Reserve Country Club CAKE/DESSERT BAKER: The Cake Studio FLORIST: Petals & Leaves BRIDE’S DRESS: Kuhn’s Bridal & Formal Outlet (Mansfield) INVITATIONS: Shutterfly

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We asked, and you responded.

Here are the top wedding vendors in Central Ohio, as chosen by Columbus Weddings readers.

The Ohio Statehouse is the winner in the Reception: Historic category. This photo of Isaac Kolevski and Hope Ho was shot by Starling Studio, the winner in the Photographer: General category.

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THE VENUES CEREMONY INDOOR

RECEPTION: CONTEMPORARY/MODERN

Winner: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Winner: Columbus Museum of Art

RUNNER-UP: Columbus Museum of Art

RUNNER-UP: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

CEREMONY OUTDOOR

RECEPTION: GARDEN/GREENHOUSE

Winner: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Winner: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

RUNNER-UP: Columbus Park of Roses

RUNNER-UP: The Gardens at Jorgensen Farms

RECEPTION: HOTEL/EVENT CENTER

RECEPTION: GOLF/COUNTRY CLUB

Winner: The Fives

Winner: Scioto Reserve Country Club

RUNNER-UP: The Westin Great Southern Columbus

RUNNER-UP: Pinnacle Golf Club MICRO VENUES

RECEPTION: HISTORIC

Winner: Ohio Statehouse

Winner: Lindey’s RUNNER-UP: Hotel LeVeque

RUNNER-UP: The Athletic Club of Columbus CEREMONY/RECEPTION: OHIO DESTINATIONS RECEPTION: INDUSTRIAL/URBAN

Winner: High Line Car House RUNNER-UP: The Ivory Room (now closed)

Winner: Hocking Hills Weddings Chapel RUNNER-UP: The Mohicans Treehouse Resort and Wedding Venue

RECEPTION: MUSEUM/GALLERY

Winner: Columbus Museum of Art RUNNER-UP: COSI

REHEARSAL DINNER

Winner: Lindey’s RUNNER-UP: Marcella’s

RECEPTION: RUSTIC/BARN

Winner: The Gardens at Jorgensen Farms (previously the Historic Barn)

Winner: Kitchen Social

RUNNER-UP: Magnolia Hill Farm

RUNNER-UP: Lindey’s

NEXT-DAY BRUNCH

THE DETAILS CATERER: DINNER

TRANSPORTATION

Winner: Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

Winner: Fun Bus RUNNER-UP: Xtreme Limo

RUNNER-UP: Milo’s Catering HOTEL: NEWLYWED NIGHT CATERER: LATE-NIGHT BITES

Winner: Mikey’s Late Night Slice

Winner: Hotel LeVeque RUNNER-UP: Le Meridian Columbus, the Joseph

RUNNER-UP: Buckeye Donuts (OSU Campus) HOTEL: GUESTS CATERER: CHARCUTERIE/GRAZING BOARDS

Winner: Boards by Brooke

Winner: Hilton Columbus Downtown RUNNER-UP: Hilton Columbus at Easton

RUNNER-UP: Sprig & Brie Charcuterie LOCAL BACHELOR PARTIES CATERER: MOBILE BARS

Winner: Typsy Gypsy Traveling Bar

Winner: Pins Mechanical Co. RUNNER-UP: Topgolf

RUNNER-UP: The Sippin’ Stable Mobile Bar LOCAL BACHELORETTE PARTIES RENTALS/DÉCOR

Winner: Aiden & Grace

Winner: Lincoln Social RUNNER-UP: Pins Mechanical Co.

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Claudia and Dominic Caminiti were married at Scioto Reserve Country Club, winner in the Reception: Golf/Country Club category.

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PHOTO: CAPTURED ART PHOTOGRAPHY

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PHOTO: BROOKE COX PHOTOGRAPHY

Connor Wiseman is wearing a gown from La Jeune Mariee, the winner in the Wedding Gowns: New category.

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THE PROS EVENT PLANNER/DESIGNER

PHOTO BOOTH

Winner: Aisle & Co.

Winner: Buckeye Entertainment and Fizzy Cat Photobooth (tie)

RUNNER-UP: MMJ Events

Lavender & Honey, winner in the Baker: Cakes category, created desserts for the Aug. 19, 2023, wedding of Ninamarie and Mitchell Herbert.

RUNNER-UP: Josh Staley Productions TRAVEL ADVISER

Winner: Bliss Honeymoon & Destination Weddings RUNNER-UP: Grandview Travel

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Winner: Rachel Good Art RUNNER-UP: Kurt Dreier Caricatures & Illustration

DJ

Winner: Josh Staley Productions RUNNER-UP: Buckeye Entertainment

CALLIGRAPHER

Winner: Ink & Ivory RUNNER-UP: Lovely Arrows Designs

BAND/MUSICIANS

Winner: The Conspiracy Band RUNNER-UP: Columbus String Quartet

STATIONER

Winner: Ink & Ivory RUNNER-UP: Paper Betty

FLORIST

Winner: Prema Designs RUNNER-UP: The Flowerman

OFFICIANT

Winner: Run to an Elopement RUNNER-UP: Columbus Wedding Officiants

BAKER: CAKES

Winner: Lavender & Honey RUNNER-UP: Pattycake Bakery

SALON: HAIR

Winner: Lauren Wolff Hair Design RUNNER-UP: Penzone Salons + Spas

BAKER: SPECIAL DIETS

Winner: Bake Me Happy RUNNER-UP: Pattycake Bakery

SALON: MAKEUP

Winner: Penzone Salons + Spas RUNNER-UP: 614 Beauty

OTHER DESSERTS

Winner: The Cheesecake Girl RUNNER-UP: Bakes by Lo

Winner: The W Nail Bar

Winner: Woodhouse Spa

RUNNER-UP: Columbus Lace Dry Cleaning

Winner: Boss Gal Beauty Bar

VIDEOGRAPHER

BRIDESMAID GOWNS

Winner: Wendy’s Bridal RUNNER-UP: Off White of Dublin

Winner: Columbus Wedding Videos PHOTOS: TOP, STARLING STUDIO; RIGHT, ASTERIA PHOTOGRAPHY

WEDDING GOWNS: CLEANING/PRESERVATION

Winner: Dublin Cleaners

SALON: AESTHETICS/MED SPAS

RUNNER-UP: The Facebar

SUITING & ACCESSORIES

RUNNER-UP: ALC Productions

Winner: Pursuit Prema Designs, winner in the Florist category, created this decoration for the Oct. 21, 2023, wedding of Amanda and Brendan Murphy.

RUNNER-UP: Romanoff’s Classic Tuxedo FINE JEWELRY

Winner: Diamond Cellar RUNNER-UP: Worthington Jewelers JEWELRY BOUTIQUE

Winner: Red Giraffe Designs RUNNER-UP: Honey Rose & K LOCAL GIFTS & FAVORS

Winner: Cheryl’s Cookies RUNNER-UP: Krema Nut Co. COLUMBUS WEDDINGS | |

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Winner: Luxe Redux Bridal RUNNER-UP: Off White of Dublin

PHOTOGRAPHER: BOUDOIR

RUNNER-UP: Boudoir by Erica

WEDDING GOWNS: CONSIGNMENT/RESALE

SALON: SPA SERVICES

RUNNER-UP: Penzone Salons + Spas

Winner: 614 Boudoir Photography

Winner: La Jeune Mariee RUNNER-UP: Wendy’s Bridal

RUNNER-UP: Lacquer Gallery

RUNNER-UP: Photo 243

WEDDING GOWNS: NEW

SALON: NAILS

PHOTOGRAPHER: GENERAL

Winner: Starling Studio

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Arena District, Brewery District, Downtown, Franklinton, German Village, Olde Towne East AC Hotel Columbus Downtown 517 Park St., Columbus; 614-227-6100 mariott.com/cmhad With some of the hottest new venues in Columbus, their 2,400 square feet of event space boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with 38

The Athletic Club of Columbus 168 E. Broad St., Columbus; 614-221-3344 accolumbus.com/weddings An exquisite wedding venue in the heart of Downtown Columbus The Bluestone 583 E. Broad St., Columbus; 614-884-4646 liveatthebluestone.com The Bluestone offers an unparalleled experience for your wedding. This renovated 130-year-old church boasts three levels, four bars, soaring stained glass windows and a gracious outdoor patio. Enjoy an unforgettable experience at this stunning venue.

The Boat House at Confluence Park 679 W. Spring St., Columbus; 614-469-0000 boathouserestaurantoh.com With more than 20 years of experience

catering to the needs of clients in the Greater Columbus area, this vendor has the skills and know-how to help create your picturesque wedding day.

Columbus Athenaeum 32 N. Fourth St., Columbus; 614-222-6338 columbusmeetings.com Striking architecture and vintage charm make this a historic venue for historic occasions. In-house catering, customizable bar, event design and on-site coordinator are provided.

Columbus Museum of Art 480 E. Broad St., Columbus; 614-629-0378 columbusmuseum.org The CMA mission is to create a curated experience for all. Dramatic architectural details, access to 10-plus galleries, a secluded outdoor garden and a world-renowned art collection make this an ideal wedding location.

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COSI 333 W. Broad St., Columbus; 614-629-3135 cosi.org/host-event/weddings Treat your guests to an out-of-this-world experience under the starlit sky in COSI’s Planetarium, followed by cocktail hour in an exhibit and dancing the night away in one of the many reception spaces.

Grange Insurance Audubon Center 505 W. Whittier St., Columbus; 614-545-5479 grange.audubon.org Interested in a natural yet urban setting that supports conservation action? Grange Insurance Audubon Center, located 1 mile from the heart of the city, is the perfect venue, offering beautiful landscape and spectacular city views.

Due Amici 67 E. Gay St., Columbus; 614-224-9373 due-amici.com Enjoy exceptional Italian cuisine in a private room, or reserve the entire restaurant. Each space can be transformed into any type of event. Hardwood floors, exposed brick and low lighting all accent this distinctive restaurant.

Flat 51 79 Thurman Ave., Columbus; 614-558-1404 flat51.com A large, naturally lit, white brick space in a 130-year-old building in historic German Village with modern kitchen and restrooms and free, on-site parking; white tables, chairs, couch and mobile bar are included in the rental fee.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus; 614-715-8100 fpconservatory.org Four unique venues, including gorgeous indoor and outdoor garden settings, create timeless memories of your wedding.

Graystone Wine Cellar 544 S. Front St., Columbus; 614-228-2332 graystonecolumbus.com Visit Columbus’ most unique wedding venue, located in the hand-hewn limestone vaults of the historic Schlee Brewery. They offer fair and straightforward pricing, with quality menus and attentive service.

Galbreath Pavilion at Ohio Theatre 39 E. State St., Columbus; 614-469-1045 capa.com/venues/venue-rental Outside catering is welcome with no additional cost; tables and chairs are available for an additional rental fee.

The Hickory Room 215 N. Fourth St., Columbus; 614-429-3926 wolfsridgebrewing.com The Hickory Room can host up to 64 guests for a seated meal and 100-plus depending on the event. Private events include beautiful, natural-wood tables, high-top cabaret tables and a lovely view of Downtown.

Genesis Downtown 174 E. Long St., Columbus; 614-726-7360 genesis-downtown.com This Downtown venue features an industrial-chic aesthetic, seating for up to 150 and an on-site ready room. Couples can choose their own caterer, and setup/teardown is included in rental.

High Line Car House 550 S. High St., Columbus; 614-882-7323 highlinecarhouse.com Historic brick walls, high-beam ceilings and windows create a setting you’ll love. Its team ensures that every detail is thoughtfully considered, so your whole event is just as beautiful as your venue.

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Hotel LeVeque 50 W. Broad St., Columbus; 614-224-9500 hotellevequecolumbus.com Let the stars bear witness to your wedded bliss. At Hotel LeVeque, your level of sophisticated radiance is limited only by the boundaries of your imagination.

Huntington Park 330 Huntington Park Ln., Columbus; 614-462-5250 clippersbaseball.com Huntington Park is a unique setting that attracts couples looking for a one-of-akind experience that will have their guests talking for years to come. Consider hosting your bachelor/bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner and/or reception here.

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Hyatt Regency Columbus 350 N. High St., Columbus; 614-280-3035 columbusregency.hyatt.com This venue accommodates everything from small, intimate gatherings to large, lavish celebrations. They take pride in providing authentic service that caters to guests’ every need—exactly the kind of high-touch environment you want.

Jeff Ruby's Columbus 89 E. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus; 614-695-4010 jeffruby.com/columbus Award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus

Kelton House Museum & Garden 586 E. Town St., Columbus; 614-464-2022 keltonhouse.com This historic venue offers two perfect spots to host that intimate ceremony: outside under the beautiful pergola or in front of the roaring fire in the Carriage House.

The Kitchen 231 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus; 614-225-8940 thekitchencolumbus.com The Kitchen and the Studio are food lover’s paradises, offering delicious, customizable menus, flexible floor plans and a romantic backdrop so that you can relax and focus on making memories with friends and family.

The Levee 670 Harmon Ave., Columbus; 614-358-5252 la-catering.com This beautiful facility is named after the levees that were built on the historical site to protect the city as the Scioto River breached its banks in the early 1900s; located in Franklinton.

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Lincoln Theatre Ballroom 769 E. Long St., Columbus; 614-719-6696 lincolntheatrecolumbus.com Newly renovated and restored ballroom in the historic Lincoln Theatre; outside catering is welcome with no additional fees.

Lindey's 169 E. Beck St., Columbus; 614-228-4343 lindeys.com Featuring elegant, private rooms for dining, it's perfect for small wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners or bridal showers.

MLP Events Live 589 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus; 614-647-5483 mlp-events.live A unique and historic venue at the restored Municipal Light Plant. Book your event here for an unforgettable experience!

National Veterans Memorial and Museum 300 W. Broad St., Columbus; 614-427-2564 nationalvmm.org Recognized internationally for its innovative design, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum offers a truly unique venue for a variety of occasions and special events.

North Bank Park Pavilion 311 W. Long St., Columbus; 614-645-3337 columbusrecparks.com/facilities/rentals/ event-venues/north-bank-park-pavilion Located in the Arena District with a premier riverfront location on the bank of the Scioto River, this venue offers contemporary design and breathtaking views of Downtown. It’s fully customizable to make your big day unforgettable.

Ohio Statehouse 1 Capitol Sq., Columbus; 614-728-9233 ohiostatehouse.org The Ohio Statehouse is available to serve as your perfect wedding location. The package includes a wedding coordinator, security, parking, tables, chairs and equipment. Make a statement—make your wedding historic at the Ohio Statehouse.

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center 139 W. Main St., Columbus; 614-636-3278 culturalartscenteronline.org This venue features a beautiful garden, private courtyard and art gallery for an intimate summer wedding that you may customize; ceremonies available indoors or out. Not only is it artsy, it is urban-modern.

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The Junto Hotel 77 Belle St., Columbus; 888-976-2106 thejuntohotel.com This stunning rooftop property opened in spring 2023 with versatile spaces that boast spectacular views of Downtown Columbus, making it the perfect setting for a chic city occasion. Bar and catering services are available on-site.

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Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel 50 N. Third St., Columbus; 614-228-5050 renhotels.com Indoor and outdoor space refreshed with a modern new look; beautiful city-view terrace on the fourth floor

Southern Theatre 21 E. Main St., Columbus; 614-469-1045 capa.com/venues/southern-theatre Historic 1896 theater available for ceremonies and receptions; outside catering welcome with no additional fees

Schmidt's Banquet Haus 240 E. Kossuth St., Columbus; 614-449-4038 schmidthaus.com Two beautiful banquet rooms are located above Schmidt’s Restaurant. Meals are served buffet-style; four individual menus and a single chair lift to the party rooms are available. You'll find a professional, yet personal, atmosphere.

Station 67 Event Center 379 W. Broad St., Columbus; 614-564-9530 facebook.com/station67oh This beautiful, historic venue combines an old train station with a modern space that’s perfect for a ceremony and reception with views of the Downtown skyline.

Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square 75 E. State St., Columbus; 614-365-4513 sheratoncolumbuscapitolsquare.com This beautiful Downtown venue is located in the heart of the city, overlooking the Ohio Statehouse.

Sonesta Columbus Downtown 33 E. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus; 614-461-4100 sonesta.com This venue’s 13,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting space can be configured to meet your needs, and its dedicated meeting planners are here to make your next gathering one to remember.

Strongwater 401 W. Town St., Columbus; 614-928-3170 strongwatercolumbus.com This multi-room space exudes an urban warehouse aesthetic. The venue includes private event entrances, day-of coordination support, wedding suites, ample parking, indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, and exposed brick around every corner.

Vue Columbus 95 Liberty St., Columbus; 614-454-1877 vuecolumbus.com Vue is located near Downtown in the heart of the quaint yet hip Brewery District, with a beautiful outside patio space featuring inspiring views of historic buildings and Columbus’ skyline.

The Westin Great Southern Columbus 310 S. High St., Columbus; 614-228-3800 westincolumbus.com Elegant, timeless and iconic—enjoy the historic ballroom, intimate hotel, locally sourced and artfully prepared cuisine, and premier service. Staff will handle every detail to make your day perfect.

The Vault 35 E. Gay St., Columbus; 614-225-1000 vaultbanquets.com Historic and unique banquet facility on the last remaining partial Downtown Columbus street that has all the turn-of-the-century buildings still intact.

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Clintonville, Italian Village, North Side, Old North Columbus, Short North, University District, Victorian Village, Worthington Annunciation Banquet and Conference Center 555 N. High St., Columbus; 614-224-9020 downtownreceptions.com Couples can choose from four preferred caterers and bring their own alcohol.

Antrim Park Shelterhouse 5800 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus; 614-645-3337 columbusrecparks.com/facilities/rentals/ event-venues/antrim-shelterhouse This location is perfect for smaller weddings with up to 86 people. Design the space how you see fit, with an open floor plan and a main room fireplace.

The Blackwell Inn 2110 Tuttle Park Pl., Columbus; 614-247-4000 theblackwell.com On the campus of Ohio State University, the Blackwell Inn is an ideal wedding venue. With renovated guest rooms and chef-customized menus that illustrate your love story, staff will create the day of your dreams.

Brick & Mortar at North 4th Corridor 580 N. Fourth St., Columbus; 380-799-7499 north4thcorridor.com/brick-and-mortar Brick & Mortar showcases rich textures, exposed brick, dark wood beams and a manicured courtyard. The intricate history and beauty of the Smith Brothers’ building is brought to life in this unique, urban space.

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Clintonville Woman's Club 3951 N. High St., Columbus; 614-268-5525 clintonvillewomansclub.com The Clintonville Woman's Club is a private clubhouse located in the heart of Clintonville that offers full-service catering, on-site weddings and many other amenities.

Crowne Plaza Columbus North-Worthington 6500 Doubletree Ave., Columbus; 614-885-1885 ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/ columbus/cmhda/hoteldetail This venue can accommodate ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners for up to 500 people. The experienced, creative and dedicated staff are here to serve you and to create a day to remember for a lifetime.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus-Worthington 175 Hutchinson Ave., Columbus; 614-885-3334 hilton.com/en/hotels/cmhwndt-double tree-columbus-worthington Featuring 17,000 square feet of flexible event space; all you need under one roof for your special day The Ellis in Italian Village 777 N. Fourth St., Columbus; 614-776-0017 theellis.biz Edison777 in Italian Village is a modern industrial event venue near Downtown Columbus, featuring an open floor plan and an outdoor courtyard.

Fawcett Event Center 2400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus; 614-292-1342 fawcettcenter.com Perfect for a Buckeye fan or alum, the

Fawcett Center offers ballroom reception facilities for up to 250 with custom lighting, outdoor patio, creative cuisine, customized packages, ceremony spaces and complimentary parking.

The FIG Room 17 Brickel St., Columbus; 614-725-1212 figroom.biz The FIG Room was created to be versatile for any small event needs. The combination of natural light and brick walls creates an ambiance that truly makes your event one your guests will never forget.

Goodale Park Shelterhouse 120 W. Goodale St., Columbus; 614-645-3337 columbusrecparks.com/facilities/rentals/ event-venues/goodale-shelterhouse Conveniently located close to Downtown in historic Goodale Park, this facility has the option to reserve an outdoor ceremony location at the picturesque gazebo situated next to a peaceful pond.

Graduate Columbus 750 N. High St., Columbus; 614-484-1900 graduatecolumbus.com Prepare to be inspired: In this hotel, little moments of surprise and discovery meet you around each corner.

Greater Columbus Convention Center 400 N. High St., Columbus; 614-827-2500 columbusconventions.com The Greater Columbus Convention Center offers an array of amenities to exceed your expectations, world-class hospitality and a variety of multipurpose ballroom options, including the largest in Ohio, the Battelle Grand Ballroom.

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Le Méridien Columbus, the Joseph 620 N. High St., Columbus; 614-456-7844 marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhdm-lemeridien-columbus-the-joseph Celebrate your vows while expressing individuality at Le Méridien Columbus, the Joseph. Experience art-inspired, chic design with impeccable culinary options from the Guild House. Discover the center-stone gem in a community of beauty and vitality.

Hilton Columbus Downtown 402 N. High St., Columbus; 614-384-8600 hiltoncolumbusdowntown.com Located in the Short North Arts District, the expanded Hilton Columbus Downtown features 1,000 guest rooms. Collectively, the hotel's two towers boast 75,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

J. Liu Restaurant & Bar 6880 N. High St., Worthington; 614-888-1818 jliurestaurant.com From formal and extravagant receptions to laid-back, casual affairs, staff can make your day a reality. They will translate your personal and unique vision to an event that will mark the memory of every guest.

Marriott Columbus University Area 3100 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus; 614-477-9777 marriott.com/cmhcn The gorgeous new ballroom is the perfect setting for the wedding of your dreams. Let the venue’s seasoned event professionals take the stress out of wedding planning and exceed expectations for your special day.

Mozart's Bakery and Event Space 4784 N. High St., Columbus; 614-268-3687 mozartscafe.com A taste of Europe in the heart of Columbus, Mozart's elegant venue specializes in micro-weddings. Make your special day stress-free with in-house catering, a handmade European wedding cake, bar packages and ample parking for guests.

Ohio Stadium 411 Woody Hayes Dr., Columbus; 614-247-1739 go.osu.edu/sgv

Host your special day inside one of the most recognizable landmarks in all of college athletics. From beautiful ceremony sites to large reception rooms, this is a unique venue that will provide a remarkable experience.

The Ohio State University Faculty Club 181 S. Oval Dr., Columbus; 614-292-2262 ohio-statefacultyclub.com The OSU Faculty Club is a wedding/private event venue located on the scenic campus of Ohio State University. Scenic décor includes chandeliers, spiral staircases, vaulted ceilings and a patio with scenic views of Mirror Lake and the Oval.

Ohio Union at the Ohio State University 1739 N. High St., Columbus; 614-292-5200 ohiounion.osu.edu Perfect for weddings of all sizes, this venue has one of the largest ballrooms in Central Ohio, as well as multiple intimate rooms to accommodate and personalize a couple's special day.

Post 4 at North 4th Corridor 580 N. Fourth St., Columbus; 614-224-0272 north4thcorridor.com/post-4 Post 4 is a multilevel, industrial venue that easily transitions outside through an oversized glass garage door. Vintage elements give this space a cozy, intimate feel while still allowing plenty of space for large groups.

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Vitria on the Square 14 E. 15th Ave., Second Floor, Columbus; 614-540-3436 vitriaonthesquare.com Vitria on the Square is located on 15th and High streets, surrounded by natural lighting and private terraces.

Whetstone Park Shelterhouse 3901 N. High St., Columbus; 614-645-3337 columbusrecparks.com/facilities/rentals/ event-venues/whetstone-shelterhouse Connected to the Park of Roses and featuring gorgeous garden views and two fireplaces, the venue is customizable to fit your every need and has options for outdoor ceremonies in the rose garden.

Worthington Hills Country Club 920 Clubview Blvd. S, Columbus; 614-885-9516 worthingtonhills.com The banquet room is lined with windows, allowing for plenty of natural light. It overlooks the golf course. Staff are happy to customize your wedding.

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Delaware, Lewis Center, Polaris, Powell and beyond Alum Creek Farm 5887 Greasmar Dr., Delaware; 614-588-5461 alumcreekfarm.com This is a beautifully appointed wedding venue near Columbus. Enjoy your ceremony in the vintage Lord & Burnham greenhouse and your reception in the 4,800-squarefoot, all-white barn, all surrounded by 4,000 natural acres.

Revery at North 4th Corridor 580 N. Fourth St., Columbus; 380-799-7499 north4thcorridor.com/revery With a stunning, glass-enclosed rooftop, Revery boasts incomparable views of the Columbus skyline. Guests will be swept away in the airy, dreamlike atmosphere, complete with a retractable glass rooftop.

The Sanctuary on Neil 618 Neil Ave., Columbus; 614-816-4808 thesanctuaryonneil.com Housed inside a 130-year-old church, the Sanctuary on Neil is centrally located in the heart of Victorian Village, within walking distance of the Short North Arts District’s dining, shopping and nightlife.

The Schottenstein Center 555 Borror Dr., Columbus; 614-247-1739 go.osu.edu/sgv The Schottenstein Center is a multipurpose entertainment venue, home to the Ohio State Buckeyes. It features large and spacious reception rooms to make your big day memorable.

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Studio 614 2487 Summit St., Columbus; 614-600-1614 studio614.com A BYOB “paint and sip” studio located just north of OSU's campus, Studio 614 offers affordable venue rentals, private classes, public classes and will also travel to your location.

The Terrace 711 High St., Fourth Floor, Columbus; 614-848-4700 cameronmitchellpremierevents.com/ venues/the-terrace Located on the fourth floor of the Lincoln Building, the Terrace is a versatile, intimate, open event space just steps from High Street. Its wraparound terrace and views make for the perfect backdrop.

Understory 2571 Neil Ave., Columbus; 614-972-6006 understorycbus.com The events space at Understory is located on the top floor of the historic Open Air building in Old North Columbus. The room has a capacity of up to 120 and includes an outdoor terrace.

The Barn at Stratford 2690 Stratford Rd., Delaware; 844-369-2276 thebarnatstratford.org Built in 1848, this venue is owned by the Delaware County Historical Society and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This venue boasts six landscaped acres, a dressing suite and an on-site museum.

Bonner Barn at the Ohio Wildlife Center 9000 Dublin Rd., Powell; 614-734-9453 ohiowildlifecenter.org The beautiful, restored barn from 1891 is a focal point at this scenic location. Set within 20 acres of wooded seclusion, the spacious, open-concept floor plan offers a blank canvas to create your perfect event.

Bridgewater Banquet and Conference Center 10561 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell; 614-734-9800 bridgewaterbanquetcenter.com Bridgewater's spacious ballroom is the perfect setting for a wedding reception of any size.

The dedicated event coordinators will assist you with every step of the planning process.

Brookshire Event Venue 405 Greif Pkwy., Delaware; 740-548-8188 brookshire.biz Featuring all-inclusive wedding packages, beautiful architecture, a garden, a vineyard,

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Camp Mary Orton 7925 N. High St., Columbus; 614-885-1023 campmaryorton.org This historic lodge features original wood floors, a high-beamed ceiling and a 14-footwide stone fireplace; the terrace overlooks the expansive lawn, ideal for outdoor ceremonies.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell; 614-724-3679 columbuszoo.org With beautiful, naturalistic settings that are perfect for both outdoor and indoor ceremonies, the zoo’s banquet and catering facilities provide both elegant surroundings and outstanding service for unforgettable, worry-free receptions.

The Dempsey Event Center 123 Hyatts Rd., Delaware; 740-201-8849 dempseyevents.com Experience the timeless elegance of the Dempsey Event Center. Lush rolling landscapes with a koi pond offer the picturesque wedding of your dreams. The quiet grace of shade trees envelope the east lawn.

Glenross Golf Club 231 Clubhouse Dr., Delaware; 740-657-3752 glenrossgc.com Overlooking the sparkling fountain and pond at the picturesque ninth hole, this renovated, 4,000-square-foot banquet facility is perfect for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, anniversary, birthday, retirement or graduation parties and other special gatherings.

Henmick Farm & Brewery 4380 N. Old State Rd., Delaware; 864-301-5514 henmick.com The brewery grounds include a stunning 1860s barn with original hand-hewn beams, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, beautiful tiered chandeliers, doors opening up to a courtyard, and the Fields at Henmick, the land surrounding the farmhouse.

Hilton Columbus/Polaris 8700 Lyra Dr., Columbus; 614-885-1600 columbuspolaris.hilton.com The Polaris Grand Ballroom has 9,000 square feet and 20-foot ceilings, making it ideal for large events. The Gemini Ballroom has 2,625 square feet with 12-foot ceilings, giving flexibility for more intimate events.

Homestead of Radnor 2866 State Route 203, Radnor; 740-361-0055 homesteadofradnor.com This four-generation family farm features an all-season banquet facility that seats up to 300. The patio overlooks manicured lawns, a wooded wedding area, 100 acres of rolling fields and picturesque views that change with the seasons.

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venue guide The Jessing Center 7625 N. High St., Columbus; 614-985-2215 pcj.edu/jessingcenter The Jessing Center is located on the beautiful campus of the Pontifical College Josephinum, featuring stunning barrel vault ceilings, a dance floor and catering by the award-winning Bosc + Brie.

Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club 3737 Village Club Dr., Powell; 740-881-6500 golfkinsale.com The main room has hardwood floors, a large marble fireplace and French doors leading to a patio that overlooks the 18th green. A new outdoor event space overlooks the 18th hole and clubhouse.

Meekers Venue 385 E. William St., Delaware; 614-975-3441 meekersvenue.com An elegant, affordable and flexible event venue in a renovated 1873 stained-glass church Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center 100 Green Meadows Dr. S, Lewis Center; 614-880-4169 nwhotelandconferencecenter.com This classic, timeless, Georgian-style wedding venue sets the standard for romantic wedding venues in Central Ohio. Its village-like setting provides event spaces with endless possibilities and stunning outdoor locations that beg to be photographed.

Swan Lake Event Center 5900 Liberty Rd., Powell; 740-833-6024 swanlakeeventcenter.com This campus-style venue offers a secluded environment with neutral colors, natural light and a romantic feel. It features multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, spacious on-site bridal suites and 20 acres for photos and exploration.

Wedgewood Golf and Country Club 9600 Wedgewood Blvd., Powell; 614-793-9600 wedgewoodgolfcc.com The Grand Ballroom has gorgeous views of the renowned golf course, with neutral tones and large, ornate chandeliers that will transform the space into the wedding reception you have always dreamed of.

The Wenbeck at Little Bear Golf Club 1940 Little Bear Loop, Lewis Center; 740-953-7085 littlebearohio.com This accessible waterfront property is situated on the grounds of the beautiful Little Bear Golf Club and provides an elegant and contemporary event space where you can celebrate your upcoming union.

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York Golf Club 7459 N. High St., Columbus; 614-885-5968 yorkgc.com Situated on 140 acres of rolling terrain on the Olentangy River and conveniently located just north of Worthington, this event space overlooks the 18th hole of the golf course and can comfortably hold 200-plus guests.

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Easton, Gahanna, New Albany, Westerville and beyond Aloft Columbus at Easton 4176 Brighton Rose Way, Columbus; 614-762-9162 marriott.com/cmhea This stylish boutique hotel is full of open space that inspires innovative and creative thinking. It’s located in the Yard at Easton, which features more than 150 unique dining and shopping experiences.

Ariel-Foundation Park 10 Pittsburgh Ave., Mount Vernon; 740-501-9293 arielfoundationpark.org This stunning, 250-acre park with indoor and outdoor spaces was built on the grounds of a former plate glass factory and sand quarry.

Its unique landscape pays homage to its industrial heritage.

The Barn of Hidden Valley 4212 Northridge Rd., Alexandria;

614-896-4309 thebarnhv.com This venue is tucked away from the outside world in an inviting and secluded hidden valley—a country setting surrounded by large grassy areas, trees, streams and walking trails accessed across a rustic covered bridge.

Bent Tree Golf Club 350 Bent Tree Rd., Sunbury; 740-965-5140, ext. 3 benttreegc.com The banquet room features a beautiful golf course view and can accommodate up to 150 guests.

The Beverly Mansion 6681 State Route 229, Marengo; 419-768-5061 thebeverlymansion.com This estate’s breathtaking acres offer the ideal setting for weddings and celebrations.

Its stunning views in the spring, summer and fall and its arched footbridge, pond, trees and landscaping make for a perfect wedding venue.

The Brook 3480 Benedict Rd., Marengo; 740-361-6348 thebrookvenue.com The property’s 180 acres include lush forests, tranquil groves and, of course, a stunning brook winding throughout. It offers a range of on-site lodging options and activities guaranteed to leave you with lifelong memories.

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Scioto Reserve Country Club 7383 Scioto Pkwy., Powell; 740-881-9082 sciotoreserveweddings.com This modern and elegant wedding venue boasts on-site suites, inclusive packages and indoor/outdoor ceremony options.

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Clary Gardens 588 W. Chestnut St., Coshocton; 740-622-6524 clarygardens.org Known for its authentic sandstone amphitheater, Clary Gardens provides a unique location for nuptials and offers its venues for the full weekend. Rehearsal, historic houses, amphitheater wedding and covered reception are all included.

Clover Valley Golf Club 8644 Johnstown Alexandria Rd., Johnstown; 740-966-5533 clovervalleygolfclub.com Charming, countryside venue for quaint weddings and receptions with wonderful food and staff Creekside Event Center 101 Mill St., Ste. 300, Gahanna; 614-416-8188 creeksidecec.com Offering 9,000 square feet of dramatic architectural detail, awe-inspiring interior design, oversized windows, enchanting plazas, pristine parks and impressive waterways—your experience at Creekside will surpass your expectations.

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The Gardens at Jorgensen Farms 5851 E. Walnut St., Westerville; 614-855-2697 jorgensen-farms.com The Gardens boast a whimsical landscape for an unforgettable event experience. From serene ceremonies in the Arboretum and the Meadow to elegant receptions in the Barn, the Gardens will delight and charm your guests.

Glass Rooster Cannery & Old Hen Guest House 1673 S. State Route 605, Sunbury; 614-499-2958 glassroostercannery.com A magical farm offering a restored historic dairy barn, two dressing areas, indoor bathrooms and a guesthouse 20 minutes from Columbus

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus 2700 Corporate Exchange Dr., Columbus; 614-890-8600 columbus.embassysuites.com Full wedding packages are available. Have it all in one place: overnight rooms, ceremony, rehearsal, reception and morning-after brunch.

The Estate at New Albany 5216 Forest Dr., New Albany; 614-423-5314 theestatenewalbany.biz A secluded, premier event venue on more than 5 acres of beautiful landscape, ponds and outdoor spaces, all easily accessed off State Route 161. Staff make the wedding of your dreams customizable with all-inclusive options.

Everal Barn & Homestead 60 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville; 614-901-6515 parks.westerville.org/facilities/everal-barnand-homestead This historic, 19th-century barn and homestead is the perfect location for any type of event. It features indoor and outdoor spaces with a brick patio, pond and fire pit.

Four Seasons Barn 3310 Township Rd. 155, Cardington; 614-565-8045 fourseasonsbarn.com A barn venue in a rural setting that features all of the modern luxuries and a genuine commitment to service The Gahanna Sanctuary 82 N. High St., Gahanna; 614-414-2065 gahannasanctuary.org The Gahanna Sanctuary is an affordable, nonprofit event venue on the National Register of Historic Places, located in Olde Downtown Gahanna near the Creekside

The Golf Club at Little Turtle 5400 Little Turtle Way, Westerville; 614-625-2934 littleturtlegolf.com The Hawthorne Ballroom is a stunning space with high ceilings, modern chandeliers, a stone fireplace, rustic beams and floor-toceiling windows. Also included are bridal and groom’s suites and a patio overlooking the lake and golf course.

Hilton Columbus at Easton 3900 Chagrin Dr., Columbus; 614-414-5000 hiltoncolumbus.com Renovated hotel with ballrooms accommodating 50 to 700 guests; contact the catering team to discuss your wedding reception.

Irongate Equestrian Center 12298 Croton Rd., Croton; 740-893-8001 irongateequestriancenter.com Award-winning, luxury, rustic, private wedding and special event venue located just 20 minutes northeast of New Albany Knox Memorial 112 E. High St., Mount Vernon; 740-501-9293 knoxmemorial.org Knox Memorial combines a classic feel with fresh ideas, letting you experience history in a new way. Come together for magic and memories in the elegant, affordable space.

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A modern farmhouse venue north of Columbus that’s been intentionally designed to fulfill the desires of the classic, romantic couple seeking a breathtaking venue, as well as the needs of their wedding creative team.

The Lakes Golf and Country Club 6740 Worthington Rd., Westerville; 614-882-2582 lakesclub.com Sprawling, Augusta-style clubhouse

The Medallion Club 5000 Club Dr., Westerville; 614-794-6987 medallionclub.com Situated amid a lush golf course with fountains and lakes dotting the landscape, the Medallion Club offers an ideal location to host anything from an intimate ceremony to a lavish reception.

Landoll’s Mohican Castle 561 Township Rd. 3352, Loudonville; 419-994-3427 landollsmohicancastle.com Landoll’s Mohican Castle is a resort and wedding venue located in Loudonville. This romantic venue is nestled on 30 acres of enchanted forests.

Mill Street Grains and Gatherings 10 Mill St., Utica; 740-892-1086 millstreetohio.com Located in the quaint village of Utica, this site of a beautifully restored 1812 grist mill includes indoor and outdoor options for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinner, cocktail parties or whatever you can imagine.

Lane57 Event Venue 5481 Babbitt Rd., New Albany; 614-778-4312 lane57.com Immerse yourself in the beauty and rustic elegance of Lane57 Event Venue. Lane57 is an upscale wedding and event venue in New Albany, near Columbus and all its amenities.

The Mohicans Treehouse Resort and Wedding Venue 23164 Vess Rd., Glenmont; 740-599-9030 themohicans.net This breathtaking indoor/outdoor venue is the perfect backdrop for couples looking for a unique and private location in the country surrounded by beautiful natural landscape, rustic design and touches of elegance and luxury.

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New Albany Links 7100 New Albany Links Dr., New Albany; 614-855-8532 newalbanylinks.com New Albany Links offers a scenic atmosphere for events of up to 100 guests in the 2,700-square-foot banquet room featuring two gas fireplaces, or for larger groups in a beautiful event tent overlooking the course.

NorthStar Golf Club 1150 Wilson Rd., Sunbury; 740-965-3663 thenorthstargolfclub.com NorthStar will provide you with the perfect atmosphere for your big day. The fullservice facility offers first-class service at an affordable value.

Oak Grove at Jorgensen Farms 7500 Harlem Rd., Westerville; 614-855-2697 jorgensen-farms.com The historic Lord & Burnham greenhouse provides an open-air experience, surrounding your guests in natural light. The Main Hall provides stunning views and a glowing Edison bulb light installation, creating a warm ambiance from above.

The Peak at Edison 781 Science Blvd., Gahanna; 614-660-4866 thepeakedison.com This modern, industrial venue features a rooftop patio with a beautiful view of Downtown Columbus; other amenities include bridal and groom’s suites, as well as Edison Brewing on-site for additional gatherings.

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La Navona 154 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna; 614-532-5711 lanavona.com This perfect venue to tie the knot features a breathtaking setting with picturesque outdoor ceremony space and versatile interior space, which can have rustic, bohemian, vintage or classic themes.

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Renaissance Columbus, Westerville-Polaris Hotel 409 Altair Pkwy., Westerville; 614-882-6800 facebook.com/renwesterville Customize an unforgettable experience for your wedding weekend with an intriguing blend of elegance and comfort. The hotel will gift you with memories that last a lifetime.

Royal American Links 3300 Miller-Paul Rd., Galena; 740-965-1215 royalamericanlinks.com A Scottish-inspired castle gracing the countryside not far from New Albany with delicious food and caring staff The Rural Society at Warwick Farms 16620 Wells Rd., Mount Vernon; 740-507-6663 theruralsocietyatwarwickfarm.com The Rural Society is a charming, historical farm between Columbus and Cleveland. A beautifully restored glasshouse, 1800s bank barn, charming garden house, outdoor kitchen and bar, and stunning English-inspired gardens will delight your guests.

Thunderhead Pines 3717 Schellin Rd., Smithville; 330-601-3677 thunderheadpines.com The restored barn is situated on 14 acres of land with a panoramic lakeside view. Fall in love with the rustic yet elegant design, dance beneath the vintage lighting or unwind by the stone fireplace.

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Valley Dale Ballroom 1590 Sunbury Rd., Columbus; 614-441-1907 valleydaleballroom.com A landmark venue with iconic flavor for your wedding; the spacious balcony overlooks the largest dance floor in Columbus. Your love glows through the ballroom with the spectrum light package; brides adore the dressing room.

The Woodward Opera House 107 S. Main St., Mount Vernon; 740-501-9293 thewoodward.org Showcasing the perfect blend of vintage style with modern amenities, the Woodward is ready to make your event memorable. Its packages and space support outings from a few hours to a few days.

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Golf Club of Dublin 5805 Eiterman Rd., Dublin; 614-792-3825 golfclubofdublin.com Gorgeous Irish manor with undeniable wedding panache

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Retreat 21 11433 Industrial Pkwy., Marysville; 614-321-1713 retreat21.com An immersive outdoor oasis, Retreat 21 merges modern luxury and hospitality for an unparalleled experience. Garden-chic patios, stunning interior spaces, panoramic views and breathtaking outdoor ceremony areas provide the backdrop you’ve been dreaming of.

The Silo Plain City 138 W. Main St., Plain City; 614-504-5500 thesiloplaincity.com Tucked away in the attic of a historic downtown Plain City building, the Silo has been brought to life. Its team is ready for you to experience the space and all it has to offer.

Vaso Dublin at AC Hotel Columbus Dublin 6540 Riverside Dr., Dublin; 614-698-2515 vasodublin.com Slow down, unwind and grab a savory plate and signature drink handcrafted by your tableside bartender. Relax, enjoy the sunset and lose track of time; experienced staff will take care of you.

EAST Dublin, Marysville, Plain City and beyond Brookside Golf & Country Club 2770 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus; 614-889-2581 brooksidegcc.com With banquet facilities open to nonmembers, Brookside is an ideal venue. The culinary staff caters to the most experienced palate while still presenting cuisine that will exceed the expectations of anyone attending your event.

The Club at Corazón 7155 Corazon Dr., Dublin; 614-504-5250 clubatcorazon.com This gorgeous, Tuscan-style venue, surrounded by winding vineyards, fountains, terraces and cozy fireplaces, is a scene sure to make your special day unforgettable.

The Country Club at Muirfield Village 8715 Muirfield Dr., Dublin; 614-764-1714 tccmv.com This spacious banquet facility can accommodate up to 175 guests, with space for entertainment and dancing. The certified executive chef and professional service staff will attend to your every need.

Embassy Suites Columbus Dublin 5100 Upper Metro Pl., Dublin; 614-602-0114 columbusdublin.embassysuites.com Their award-winning staff will make your wedding weekend memorable and intimate.

The beautiful atrium is perfect for your rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour or even a family breakfast the day after your reception.

The Club at Tartan Fields 8070 Tartan Fields Dr., Dublin; 614-792-0900 tartanfields.com Stunning wedding venue with indoor and outdoor options for ceremony and reception

The Exchange 6520 Riverside Dr., Dublin; 614-848-4700 cameronmitchellpremierevents.com/ venues/the-exchange A contemporary, open event space with hardwood floors and raw stone details in the Dublin Bridge Park neighborhood; the venue offers stunning views of the majestic Scioto River.

Columbus Marriott Northwest 5605 Blazer Pkwy., Dublin; 614-791-1000 marriott.com/cmhnw Staff are committed to your dreams coming true, with expert professionals who are on top of the latest trends and dedicated to getting every last detail right. They’re also open to trying something new.

French Hen Farm 14458 Fladt Rd., Marysville; 614-306-6349 frenchhenfarm.com French Hen Farm has a beautiful red barn filled with vintage chandeliers that overlooks a pretty pond, willow trees and gardens on 100 acres in Union County. The perfect place to say, "I do!"

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22 Acres Farm 5455 Davis Dr., Newark; 614-570-5199 22acresfarm.com This early 1900s barn is full of character and living a new life as a unique and private setting for your special day. Bring your own décor, or use theirs. No spending minimums, and pricing is transparent.

1883 Locale 7349 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg; 614-282-6828 1883locale.com A bohemian-industrial loft venue with 3,000-plus square feet and 20-foot exposed brick walls in the heart of downtown Reynoldsburg Barn at the Backwoods 8572 High Point Rd., Thornville; 740-246-4709 barnatthebackwoods.com This all-inclusive, licensed food and alcohol facility offers A/C and heat, setup/cleanup service, linens and more included in its package. Email for details: info@barnatthe backwoods.com Bryn Du Mansion 537 Jones Rd., Granville; 740-587-7053 bryndu.com Elegant mansion, landscaped patio areas and lawn site for tent; 7,200-square-foot, lodgelike facility; may bring in alcohol

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Bexley, Granville, Reynoldsburg, Whitehall and beyond

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Buckeye Lake Winery 13750 Rosewood Rd. NE, Thornville; 740-246-5665 buckeyelakewinery.com Located on beautiful, historic Buckeye Lake, Buckeye Lake Winery is your go-to destination for great wine, food, sunsets and your unforgettable wedding day. Contact us at events@buckeyelakewinery.com.

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Buxton Inn 313 E. Broadway, Granville; 740-587-0001 buxtoninn.com Add a sense of elegance by holding your wedding at the oldest continuously operating inn and tavern in the state of Ohio. Work with an on-site coordinator to make your special day perfect.

Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center 2299 Cherry Valley Rd., Newark; 740-788-1200 cherryvalleyhotel.com This venue offers space for 20 to 1,200, including the 31,500-square-foot Ohio Event Center, two ballrooms and the intimate library. They also have 200 large hotel rooms with king beds, gardens, waterfalls, ponds and more.

Columbus Country Club 4381 E. Broad St., Columbus; 614-300-5199 columbuscc.com With beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces bathed in natural lighting, the Columbus Country Club is a perfect setting for your special day.

Combustion Private Event Space 80 W. Church St., Ste. 200, Pickerington; 937-360-7797 combustionbrewing.com Situated above Combustion Brewery & Taproom, the 7,200-square-foot space features an abundance of sunlight, plenty of room to accommodate your group and the unique character of the Historic Pickerington Creamery Building.

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Embassy Suites Columbus Airport 2886 Airport Dr., Columbus; 614-536-0500 columbusairport.embassysuites.com With over 11,000 square feet of event space, they can customize your special day in many ways. The hotel is located just 1 mile from John Glenn Columbus International Airport via free shuttle.

Granville Inn 314 E. Broadway, Granville; 740-587-3333 granvilleinn.com Nestled in the heart of Granville, the warmth and charm of the historic Granville Inn creates a one-of-a-kind setting for a memorable wedding weekend. Request a tour and experience its ambiance and stunning restoration yourself.

The Greenhouse at Vista 2600 Hennessey Dr., Nashport; 740-453-4758 vistagolfcourse.com Unique facility offering a one-of-a-kind experience. From May through November, the Greenhouse has a beautiful, live flower

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Jefferson Country Club 7271 Jefferson Meadows Dr., Blacklick; 614-759-7500 jeffersoncountryclub.com Jefferson is a prestigious country club offering spectacular views. It’s available to nonmembers for weddings, showers and rehearsal dinners.

Jeffrey Mansion 165 N. Parkview Ave., Bexley; 614-559-4300 bexley.org/jeffreymansion The Bexley Recreation & Parks Department offers facility reservations for Jeffrey Mansion in Jeffrey Park. Reservations must be made in-person, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Bexley Recreation & Parks Department.

Scale Haus Banquet Barn 1900 Lutz Ln., Zanesville; 740-819-2309 scalehausllc.com This beautiful, rustic, charming barn includes an outdoor wedding lot, an additional barn and decorations. The wood-burning stone fireplace will put the final stamp on your beautiful, rustic wedding.

Seek-No-Further Cidery & Bancroft Cottage 120 E. Elm St., Granville; 513-461-1782 bancroftcottage1824.com Located in a beautifully renovated, two-story barn on the property of the historic Bancroft Cottage, this venue features an English-style courtyard and is located just steps from the lodging, restaurants and shops of Granville.

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The Trout Club 2250 Horns Hill Rd., Newark; 740-366-2770 thetroutclub.com Your ceremony will overlook some of the most beautiful scenery in Licking County.

The Trout Club offers a truly unique setting with the perfect atmosphere for your wedding day.

The Virtues Golf Club 1 Long Dr., Nashport; 740-763-1100 thevirtuesgolfclub.com The celebrated course and banquet facility in the Appalachian foothills has breathtaking views and is easy to get to, no matter where you’re traveling from. Available packages make planning your wedding easy and enjoyable!

Weatherington Woods 3625 Olde Falls Rd., Zanesville; 740-995-0374 wwvenue.com This venue offers 9,700 square feet of space, a prep kitchen, bar, DJ loft, two prep suites, forced heat and air, indoor restrooms, and many photo opportunities so you can have your wedding, your way.

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Wolfe Park Shelterhouse 105 Park Dr., Columbus; 614-645-3337 columbusrecparks.com/facilities/rentals/ event-venues/wolfe-shelterhouse Conveniently located close to Downtown, just outside all the hustle and bustle, the venue features lots of natural lighting, a fireplace and a bridal suite. It’s customizable to fit your needs.

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Fifth by Northwest, Grandview Heights, Hilliard, Upper Arlington and beyond Amelita Mirolo Barn 4395 Carriage Hill Ln., Upper Arlington; 614-583-5330 amelitamirolobarn.com Located in Sunny 95 Park, this unique facility blends the historic beams of one of the community’s oldest farm structures with an airy, modern space perfect for weddings and other special events.

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU 780 Yard St., Columbus; 614-453-4420 marriott.com/cmhwg The Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU is connected via an indoor corridor to the Grand Event Center. It’s an ideal location for your wedding reception and guest room needs.

The Fives 550 Reach Blvd., Columbus; 614-882-7323 thefivescolumbus.com

Surround your event with stunning views of the city's skyline. The rooftop terrace and large social hall are flexible, modern and include a team of experts to bring your vision to life.

The Grand Event Center 820 Goodale Blvd., Columbus; 614-453-4300 thegrandeventscenter.com The Grand blends desired amenities, functionality and modern style in one of Columbus’ most vibrant areas for a unique experience. Wedding packages and chef-inspired menus are created with every detail of your celebration in mind.

Heritage Golf Club 3525 Heritage Club Dr., Hilliard; 614-684-7112 heritagegc.com Heritage Golf Club is the perfect place to celebrate your special day. It offers beautiful private rooms and outdoor spaces with a picturesque setting for your wedding ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner and/or bridal shower.

Hofbräuhaus Columbus 800 Goodale Blvd., Columbus; 614-294-2437 hofbrauhauscolumbus.com This venue has spaces that can accommodate up to 120 friends and family members, featuring a variety of menus and a full-service, customizable bar, so you can enjoy a celebration the way it should be.

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St. Charles Preparatory School Walter Commons 2010 E. Broad St., Columbus; 380-309-2222 stcharlesprep.org Multipurpose space inside Saint Charles Preparatory School featuring high ceilings and brick details; Catholic affiliation not required

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Lashutka Event Center 3479 Riverside Dr., Upper Arlington; 614-645-3337 columbusrecparks.com/facilities/rentals/ event-venues/goodale-shelterhouse Located on Griggs Reservoir, this venue is perfect for intimate weddings. The Dam Tender’s House, built in 1816, was renovated to include a cozy event space and outdoor patio. Enjoy beautiful views of the reservoir.

Makoy Center 5462 Center St., Hilliard; 614-777-1211 makoy.com The Makoy Center’s experienced staff is dedicated to taking care of its couples and creating their design, from linens and centerpieces to the food and beverage. A day-of coordinator will assist throughout the day.

WatersEdge Event + Conference Center 4643 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard; 614-556-

4031 watersedgeevents.biz An all-inclusive wedding venue located on 9.5 acres that now offers two spaces for your wedding and reception needs. Both the Lakeview and The Cove have everything to make your wedding day perfect.

Wren Farm 6150 State Route 187, Mechanicsburg; 937-206-1284 wren-farm.com Wren Farm features a rustic, wooden barn and over 10 acres of meadows and green fields that give it a peaceful ambiance.

Indoor and outdoor event spaces work well for intimate celebrations or grand affairs.

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Canal Winchester, Groveport, Lancaster, Lockbourne, Pickerington and beyond Barn at Rush Creek 29310 Klump Rd., Sugar Grove; 740-746-2040 barnatrushcreek.com Located in the beautiful Hocking Hills on a private, 200-acre working farm with breathtaking scenery that includes a pond, meadow and, of course, the hills; offering complete wedding packages and on-site lodging

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Crockett's Run 9710 Bauer Road, Logan; 800-472-8115 crockettsrun.com Situated on 55 acres and surrounded by rock walls, pine trees and waterfalls, Crockett’s Run is a premier Hocking Hills wedding destination. Your wedding will be a weekend-long celebration surrounded by your family and friends.

Harvest Adventures 1135 Locust Grove Rd. NE, Bremen; 740-503-5206 harvestadventures.com This unique and rustic setting has been an Ohio agritourism provider since 2010. It features a relaxed, rural environment with beautiful views.

The Haven at Cedar Grove 19555 State Route 664 S, Logan; 740-380-2209 thehavenatcedargrove.com The Haven at Cedar Grove, in the heart of the Hocking Hills, is the location you dream of, with the amenities you want, for the memories you create.

The Henry Manor 1755 Cedar Hill Rd., Lancaster; 740-243-0718 henrymanorevents.com This 150-year-old, Victorian-style property is located on 9 acres of beautiful, parklike surroundings. Guests may choose from single-day or weekend packages. Outside vendors are welcome.

The Hitching Post Ranch 4904 Hamburg Rd. SW, Lancaster; 614-300-5376 Exceptional, extraordinary, timeless— the HPR experience Hocking Hills Wedding Chapel 29301 Klump Rd., Sugar Grove; 740-746-9934 hockinghillsweddingchapel.com Featuring a stunning log chapel, gazebo, outdoor stone fireplace and professional landscaping, the venue’s customizable, all-inclusive packages will make your day unforgettable and stress-free. Lodging is also available on-site.

The Loft at Peck's Hall 101 W. Main St., Circleville; 740-720-8999 theloftatpeckshall.com The Loft is a beautiful piece of history. With massive original windows highlighting the character and natural beauty of this building from 1855, it’s the perfect place for weddings, parties, photography and corporate events.

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Little Brook Meadows 100 Edgewood Dr., Lancaster; 740-215-8004 littlebrookmeadows.com This beautifully renovated, 80-year-old, 20-stall horse barn provides an event coordinator, bridal suite, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, bar, photo stall, children’s stall, food prep area and numerous props. The house accommodates 20 overnight guests.

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The Mill Event Center 431 S. Columbus St., Lancaster; 740-777-9200 themilleventcenter.com The Mill Event Center’s facility dates back to the 1800s. It's in Lancaster’s historic downtown district, but it’s unlike any other event space in the area: beautiful, with a touch of industrial elegance, and customizable.

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Retreat at Turnberry 11680 Refugee Rd., Pickerington; 614-645-3337 columbusrecparks.com/facilities/rentals/ event-venues/retreat-at-turnberry The perfect location for a rustic wedding feel; open space, a very large kitchen and a private park setting set this facility apart.

This location is customizable to fit your every need.

Riser Barn 8988 State Route 180, Kingston; 740-497-8420 facebook.com/riserbarn This modern barn, tucked away miles from the Hocking Hills, is the perfect place to host any of your party needs.

Stuart's Opera House 52 Public Sq., Nelsonville; 740-753-1924 stuartsoperahouse.org A reception area accommodates up to 240 people; it also has a catering kitchen and full bar. Hold your ceremony in the beautiful, 140-year-old theater to create an unforgettable wedding experience.

The Wagnalls Memorial Library 150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis; 614-837-4765 wagnallslibrary.org This 1925 Tudor-Gothic-style library and community center offers unique sites inside and in the gardens for the biggest day of your life, immersing your guests in this historic, authentic venue.

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Chillicothe, Galloway, Grove City, Lithopolis and beyond Aladdin Shrine Center 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City; 614-475-2609 ext. 116 aladdineventcenter.com The Aladdin Shrine Center is a perfect location for weddings from 50 to 250. A private patio and gazebo allow for an intimate outdoor ceremony, and an elegant ballroom is perfect for your reception.

Alton Farmstead 1200 Alton Rd., Galloway; 614-499-7190 altonfarmstead.com Alton Farmstead is a working flower farm and historic barn wedding venue. The farm is a naturally beautiful and charming setting for a relaxed, flexible and affordable wedding, with multiple, picturesque indoor and outdoor options.

The Annex at 801 801 Harrisburg Pike, Ste. D, Columbus; 614-270-1604 theannexat801.com The Annex at 801 is a multiuse, industrial event venue with the flexibility for clients to bring their own caterer and alcohol.

Darby House 801 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway; 614-878-4527 darbyhouse.com This private, gated, 1,200-acre estate features a tree-lined lane, wooden bridges over tranquil creeks, open farmland, wooded paths and creek-side views. No matter what your dream indoor/outdoor wedding looks like, you’ll find it at Darby House.

The Old Blue Rooster Event Center 11575 Lithopolis Rd., Lithopolis; 740-438-0717 oldblueroosterevents.com Modern, rustic indoor venue with an abundance of flexibility Pinnacle Golf Club 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City; 614-539-0722 discoverpinnacle.com Beautiful and unique spaces, breathtaking views, exceptional service and outstanding cuisine The Postmark 105 S. Paint St., Chillicothe; 740-414-4165 thepostmarkoh.com Built in 1903, the Postmark is Chillicothe’s premier wedding venue. Located in the heart of downtown, this venue combines timeless, historic and modern details to make a grand statement for locals and out-of-town guests alike.

Westgate Park Shelterhouse 3271 Wicklow Rd., Columbus; 614-645-3337 columbusrecparks.com/facilities/rentals/ event-venues/westgate-shelterhouse The venue's open floor plan includes a fireplace, bridal suite and plenty of space to host your wedding. It also offers a beautiful patio with views of the renovated pond and mature trees.

White Willow Meadows 10260 Ballah Rd., Orient; 513-507-0005 whitewillowmeadows.com This luxurious, modern barn venue is situated on 15 acres of farm land and has 35-foot ceilings, stunning glass walls and 7-foot crystal chandeliers. It seats 350 guests and features an on-site Airbnb and florist.

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Liz White and Matt Franks incorporated numerous personal touches into their wedding at Chester Farms.

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EVA SULLIVAN AND ANTHONY MARTINO | June 3, 2023 The couple were married at Alum Creek Sailing Association.

“Anthony and I are very involved with our sailing club, so it was very fitting to celebrate our marriage at a place that is so special to us,” Eva says.

Shortly after the wedding, they participated in the Bayview Mackinac Race, spending two days on a 29-foot sailboat racing the length of Lake Huron.

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More than 400 area vendors comprising Columbus Weddings partners and editorial picks

AlphaSuit 1335 Dublin Rd., Ste. 100-E, Columbus 614-333-0034, alphasuit.com Suiting rentals and custom suiting Alterations & Sewing by M.E. 101 Mill St., Ste. 109, Gahanna (inside Gilded Social Alterations & Wedding Dress Care Studio) 614-430-9659, shopgildedsocial.com Alterations (not exclusive to Gilded Social) Andi B Bridal 614-698-9848, andibridal.com Plus-size bridal gowns Arne Boutique 2704 Billingsley Rd., Columbus 614-806-5613, arneboutique.com Indian attire and accessories for men and women

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Attelé Bridal 3219 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington 614-707-2284, attelebridal.com Bridal gowns B.Loved Bridal Boutique 36 W. Gay St., Columbus 614-395-4437, blovedbridal.com Bridal gowns Columbus Alteration Co. 396 S. Washington Ave., Columbus 614-641-0377, columbusalterationco.com Alterations Delana Muse 614-859-9631, delanamuse.com Bridal gowns and custom designs Designer Dream Collection 479-739-7417, designer-dc.com Indian attire and accessories for women

Dublin Bridal 4545 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Dublin 614-553-7146, dublinbridal.com Bridal and wedding party gowns, accessories and suiting rentals Dublin Formals 313 W. Bridge St., Dublin 614-726-9477, dublinformals.com Formal gowns, suiting rentals and alterations Emerald & Oak Bridal 15 N. High St., Dublin 614-726-9445, emeraldandoakbridal.com Bridal gowns Gilded Social Alterations & Wedding Dress Care Studio 101 Mill St., Ste. 109, Gahanna 614-266-8140, shopgildedsocial.com Gown alterations, steaming, preservation and other services

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ABOUT THE ESSENTIALS GUIDE The information in these listings is based on staff research. To submit listing updates and corrections, or to inquire about getting your business listed here, email pressreleases@ columbusweddingsmag.com.

FIND VENDORS BY CATEGORY ATTIRE................................................................58 BARBERS AND SHAVE PARLORS............60 BEAUTY SERVICES..........................................61 CAKES AND DESSERTS................................63 CATERING.........................................................65 DANCE LESSONS........................................... 66 DRY CLEANING AND GOWN PRESERVATION................................67 ENTERTAINMENT...........................................67 FLORISTS AND EVENT DESIGNERS....... 69 GIFTS AND FAVORS........................................71 JEWELERS.........................................................72 MOBILE BARS..................................................72 ERIC AND HANNAH GLASSTETTER | Aug. 26, 2023 “The first look was incredibly memorable,” Eric says. “It was just so stressful up until that moment. As soon as we saw each other, there was no stress.

It was just perfect.” Eric also loved the photos of his brother, Tom, helping him get his suit and tie together. “That was a really special moment for me.”

OFFICIANTS.....................................................73 PHOTOGRAPHERS AND VIDEOGRAPHERS..........................................73 PLANNERS AND CONSULTANTS..............76 RENTALS AND DÉCOR..................................78 STATIONERY AND CALLIGRAPHY............79 TRANSPORTATION........................................79 Columbus Weddings partner vendor

Gilded Social Bridal 127 E. Elm St., Granville 614-460-9659, shopgildedsocial.com New and consignment wedding gowns and accessories

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Godfrys Men’s & Women’s Clothier 8801 Lyra Dr., Columbus 614-433-0101, godfrys.com Custom and off-the-rack suiting and accessories Henri’s Bridal 8597 Sancus Blvd., Columbus 888-823-9880, henris.com Bridal and wedding party gowns and accessories Joan’s Bridal Couture 7374 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg 614-856-9848, joansbridalcouture.com Bridal and wedding party gowns, custom designs and suiting rentals

Koudré by Anushka 4020 N. Hampton Dr., Powell 614-806-1056, koudre.shop Indian attire for men and women La Jeune Mariee 1133 Goodale Blvd., Columbus 614-228-2700, lajeunemariee.com Bridal gowns and accessories Luxe Redux Bridal 139 E. Main St., Ste. A, Columbus 614-787-2930, luxereduxbridal.com Consignment bridal gowns and accessories Marc White Bespoke 4449 Easton Way, Second Floor, Columbus 614-356-9650, marcwhitebespoke.com Custom suiting and accessories Original Alterations 2676 Billingsley Rd., Columbus 614-203-6784, originalalterations.com Alterations

Pursuit 937 N. High St., Columbus 614-321-7848, pursuityourself.com Custom and off-the-rack suiting and accessories Romanoff’s Classic Tuxedos 6391 Sawmill Rd., Dublin 614-336-9247, dublinohiotuxedostore.com Suiting rentals and sales and accessories Samson Men’s Emporium 694 N. High St., Columbus 614-504-8038, samsonmensemporium.com Off-the-rack suiting and accessories SGE Bridal Boutique 1020 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna 614-649-6939, sgebridal.com Consignment bridal gowns and accessories Sofyano 344 S. High St., Columbus 614-804-1978, sofyano.com Off-the-rack suiting sales and accessories

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CAITLYN AND JORDEN LASCOLA | March 24, 2023 “My wedding couldn’t have been more special to me; everything about it was perfect,” Caitlyn says.

“My grandma had recently gone blind, and it was a very special moment after the ceremony letting her feel my dress and hair and explaining the decorations.” Caityln and Jordan were married at Oak Grove at Jorgensen Farms.

Ticknors Men’s Clothier 1500 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus (inside Polaris Fashion Place) 614-888-8668, ticknors.com Custom suiting and accessories Trevor Furbay 63 S. High St., Dublin 614-389-1188, trevorfurbay.com Custom and off-the-rack suiting, accessories and tailoring

Vincent & West vincentandwest.com Custom suiting and accessories Wendy’s Bridal 6339 Sawmill Rd., Dublin 614-336-9100, wendysbridalcolumbus.com Bridal and wedding party gowns White of Dublin 23 N. High St., Dublin 614-791-2600, whitebridalboutiques.com Wedding gowns and accessories

BARBERS AND SHAVE PARLORS

Twirl Bride 101 N. Detroit St., Kenton 419-674-4878, twirlbride.com Bridal and wedding party gowns, accessories and suiting rentals

Bates & Brown 6562 Longshore St., Dublin; 614-450-1080 5033 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus; 614-981-7930 batesandbrown.com

Universe Bridal & Prom 56310 U.S. Rte. 36, West Lafayette 740-545-5005, universebridalandprom.com

Blue Star Barbershop 2144 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus; 614-547-0690 1175 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus;

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614-525-0719 4146 Seward St., Columbus; 614-470-6990 6708 Perimeter Loop Rd., Dublin 614-389-7026 bluestarbarbershop.com Goodfellow’s Tonsorial Parlor 860 S. High St., Columbus; 614-754-1116, goodfellowscolumbus.com Holy Moses 909 W. Fifth Ave., Ste. 2, Columbus; 614-931-0101 746 S. High St., Columbus; 614-914-8282 6058 Glick Rd., Ste. 120, Powell; 614-266-3610 holymoseshair.com Modern Male 24 Darby St., Dublin 614-588-0550, modernmalespas.com Also offers spa services The Mug & Brush 153 N. High St., Gahanna 614-414-6544; themugandbrush.com

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Threadwell Clothiers 500 S. Front St., Ste. 130, Columbus 614-284-7468, threadwellclothiers.com Custom suiting and accessories

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Royal Rhino Club 993 N. Fourth St., Columbus 614-396-2199, royalrhinoclub.com

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Travis Men’s Grooming 5583 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus 614-532-5952, travismensgrooming.com Turner’s Barber Shop & Shaving Parlor 1249 N. High St., Columbus 405 E. Mound St., Columbus 614-560-1238, turnersbarbershop.com

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BEAUTY SERVICES 614 Beauty 7140 N. High St., Ste. 201 & 220, Worthington 614-563-7141, 614beauty.com On-site hair and makeup services A Younger You Aesthetics 10263 Sawmill Pkwy., Powell 614-553-7216, ayoungeryouohio.com Alea Beauty 3496 Snouffer Rd., Ste. 4, Dublin 866-922-1550, aleabeauty.co On-site hair and makeup services

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Angie Warren Makeup Artistry 614-226-1940, angiewarrenartistry.com On-site makeup services ARC Artistry 941-224-8798, arcartistry.com On-site makeup services Beyoutiful Creations Bridal 614-622-0570, beyoutifulcreationsbridal.com On-site and salon-based hair services The Blowout Bar 1378 Grandview Ave., Columbus; 614-732-0965 3910 Townsfair Way, Columbus; 614-532-6918 7196 Muirfield Dr., Dublin; 614-389-2798 theblowoutbar.com Salon-based hair and makeup services

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B/Rose Beauty Bar 50 S. Liberty St., Ste. 116, Powell 614-846-7673, brosebeauty.com Salon-based hair services Columbus Wedding Makeup & Hair 614-802-1248 columbusweddingmakeup.com On-site hair and makeup services The Facebar 7901 Diley Rd., Ste. 255, Canal Winchester; 614-321-2065 5762 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus; 614-515-5727 3821 Attucks Dr., Powell; 614-797-0975 2253 Olympic St., Ste. B; 937-419-0920 theface.bar Salon-based medspa Glow Nail Bar 5077 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus 614-532-8558, glownailbarohio.com Salon-based nail services

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VANESSA AND TAYLOR BENNETT | Sept. 9, 2023 “Getting everyone out on the dance floor for the Greek dance was so fun!” Vanessa says. “My fellow Greeks were welcoming and trying to teach those who had never Greek danced before, and those who were new to it had fun learning and trying something they never had before.”

Vanessa and Taylor were married at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, with reception following at the Athletic Club of Columbus.

Lacquer Gallery 444, 448 and 453 W. Third Ave., Columbus; 614-230-2589 lacquergallery.com Salon-based hair, makeup, nail, hair removal, spa and spray tan services

Henna by Sangeeta 614-586-2288, hennabysangeeta.com On-site henna services

Lauren Wolff Hair Design 1500 W. Third Ave., Columbus 920-680-7750, laurenwolffhairdesign.com Studio-based and on-site hair services

J Bentley Hair Studio & Day Spa 8882 Moreland St., Powell 614-790-8828, jbentley.com Salon-based hair, makeup, nail, hair removal and spa services JRice Makeup Artistry jricemakeupartistry.com On-site hair and makeup services K Manley Studio 1254 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus 614-725-4848, kmanleystudio.com Salon-based makeup and hair removal services Kenneth’s Hair Salons & Day Spas 10 Central Ohio locations 614-538-5800, kenneths.com Salon-based hair, makeup, nail, hair removal and spa services

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Le Rêve Chateau 31 N. High St., New Albany 614-245-4592, lerevechateau.com On-site hair services Le Rêve Makeup & Hair 31 N. High St., New Albany 614-245-4592, lerevemakeup.com On-site makeup services Love & Luxe Co. 6047 Frantz Rd., Ste. 106, Dublin loveandluxedublin.com Rentable beauty prep space from MM Creative Studios and Goode Beauty Makeup by January 2590 Columbus St., Grove City 614-753-0441, beautybyjanuaryalicia.com Salon-based and on-site makeup, hair removal, spa and spray tan services

Makeup by Tatum 893 High St., Ste. G, Worthington 419-230-4773, makeupbytatum.com On-site makeup services MM Creative Studios 6047 Frantz Rd., Ste. 106, Dublin mmcreativestudiosllc.com Studio-based makeup services; also offers rentable beauty prep space Mukha Spa 980 N. High St., Columbus 614-294-7546, mukhaspa.com Salon-based and on-site makeup, hair removal, spa and spray tan services Penzone Salons + Spas 5751 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus 967 N. High St., Columbus 548 S. Third St., Columbus 6645 Village Pkwy., Dublin 771 Polaris Pkwy., Lewis Center 614-418-5350, penzonesalons.com Salon-based and on-site hair, makeup, nail, hair removal, spa and spray tan services Posh! Nail Bar 925 N. State St., Westerville 614-895-1010, poshwesterville.com Salon-based nail services

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Goode Beauty 6047 Frantz Rd., Ste. 106, Dublin 614-578-6941 goodebeautyhairandmakeup.com On-site hair and makeup ervices; also offers rentable beauty prep space

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Refeyeance Makeup & Hair 937-550-3034, bestweddinghairandmakeup.com On-site hair and makeup services

2C’s Bakery 614-662-0066, 2csbakery.com Egg-free

Replenish Society 124 S. Washington Ave., Columbus 614-429-3165, replenishwith.us Salon-based makeup, hair removal and spa services Simply Makeup & Hair simplymakeupartists.com On-site hair and makeup services The Spa at River Ridge 5555 Wall St., Dublin 614-766-9946, thespaatriverridge.com Salon-based and on-site hair, makeup, nail, hair removal and spa services Square One Salon and Spa 275 S. Fourth St., Columbus; 614-365-3333 5485 New Albany Rd. W, New Albany; 614-775-0505 squareonesalon.com Salon-based hair, makeup, nail, hair removal and spa services State of Face 614-296-0123, stateofface.com Studio-based and on-site makeup services

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Strand Café Studio Salon 9 E. Second Ave., Columbus 614-299-2614, strandcafesalon.com Salon-based hair, makeup and hair removal services TruGlam 355 E. Campus View Blvd., Ste. 195, Columbus 614-259-7119, truglam.com Salon-based hair, makeup, hair removal, spa and spray tan services Virtue Vegan Salon 3282 N. High St., Columbus; 614-725-2329 690 S. High St., Columbus; 614-400-9590 virtuevegansalon.com Salon-based hair and makeup services W Nail Bar Eight Central Ohio locations 380-210-2719, thewnailbar.com

Alice’s Piece of Cake 2433 Home Rd., Powell 740-917-9031, alicespieceofcake.com Bakes by Lo 5354 Center St., Hilliard (inside Center Street Market) 614-641-6931, bakesbylo.com Bake Me Happy 500 E. Whittier St., Columbus; 614-477-3642 6750 Longshore St., Dublin (inside North Market Bridge Park); 614-683-8787 bakemehappygf.com Gluten-free Bakle the Baker 5516 Stockton Way, Dublin 614-619-8484, baklethebaker.com Belle’s Bread 1168 Kenny Centre Mall, Columbus 614-451-7110, bellesbread.com

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HEIDI AND CHARLES HESS | July 22, 2023 The couple stayed true to their Upper Arlington roots, featuring cookies from the Original Goodie Shop at Tremont Center during their reception at the Ohio Statehouse. “Their cookies are our childhood!” Heidi says. The Hesses also included other personal touches, from a memory table honoring deceased family members to stationery that Heidi created herself. In fact, following the wedding, she launched her own company, the Hess Press, to help other couples create their own custom paper products. “If I hadn’t gotten married, I don’t know if I ever would have seen a future in custom stationery,” Heidi says. “Everything happens for a reason!”

Buzzed Bull Creamery 50 S. Liberty St., Ste. 150, Powell buzzedbullcreamery.com

6065 Central College Rd., New Albany (inside Bubbly Food Hall); 614-956-9966 thecheesecakegirl.com

Fate Cakes 1360 Cherry Bottom Rd., Columbus 614-219-9429, fate-cakes.com

The Cake Studio 9117 Francine Ln., Powell 740-881-6400, thecakestudio.net

Cherbourg Bakery 541 S. Drexel Ave., Bexley 614-725-4560, cherbourgbakery.com Gluten- and nut-free

Ginger Cakes & Bakes gingercakesandbakes.com Happy Little Treats Vegan Bakery 1203 N. High St., Columbus 614-372-5655, happylittletreatsbakery.com Vegan

Cakes Creatively by Crystal 194 W. Church St., Pickerington 614-783-4830 cakescreativelybycrystal.com

Cheryl’s Cookies 179 Easton Town Center (Station Building, First Floor), Columbus; 614-416-6610 1641 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington; 614-488-9157 646 McCorkle Blvd., Westerville; 614-901-0046 cheryls.com

Capital City Cakes 614-277-9338, capitalcitycakesoh.com

Cotton Sugar Co. cottonsugarco.com, 614-285-5597

Jan Kish La Petite Fleur 633 Oxford St., Worthington 614-841-9794, jankish.com

Carrie’s Sugar Buzz 614-348-7684, carriessugarbuzz.com

Donna’s Delicious Dozen 5322 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus 614-245-4859, donnasdeliciousdozen.com

Kelly’s Cakery 614-321-9866, kellyscakery.com

The Cheesecake Girl 1086 N. Fourth St., Columbus (inside Budd Dairy Food Hall); 614-974-9976 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus (inside OSU Wexner Medical Center); 380-257-8032 4345 Dublin-Granville Rd., Dublin; 614-974-9293 5354 Center St., Hilliard (inside Center Street Market); 614-787-1753 64

Dough Mama 3335 N. High St., Columbus 614-268-3662, dough-mama.com Enticing Icings 740-363-1470, enticingicings.com

High Five Cakes Bakery & Tea House 81 N. Paint St., Chillicothe 740-775-2253, highfivecakes.com

Kennedy’s Kakes 310 S. High St., Columbus 614-600-2253, kkakes.com Kittie’s Cakes 495 S. Third St., Columbus; 614-754-8828 2424 E. Main St., Bexley; 614-929-5000 693 High St., Worthington; 614-992-2899 kittiescakes.com

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Cakes and More 4969 N. High St., Columbus 614-430-8811, cakesandmore.us

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Kuro Neko Cake Studio kuronekocake.com

A Catered Event 4654 Groves Rd., Columbus 614-863-9281, acateredevent.biz

Lavender and Honey Wedding Cakes 614-547-9851 lavenderandhoneyweddingcakes.com

The Berwick 3250 Refugee Rd., Columbus 614-235-7100, the-berwick.com

Le Gateau 7978 State Rt. 605 S, Westerville 614-306-2594, legateau.net

Bleu & Fig 4622 N. High St., Columbus 614-348-3328, bleuandfig.com

Mjomii 2560 Bethel Rd., Columbus mjomii.com

Plenty O’Cookies plentyocookies.com

Mrs. Goodman’s Baking Co. 901 High St., Worthington 614-888-7437, mrsgoodmans.com

Sadie Baby Sweets 1171 W. Third Ave., Columbus 614-723-9323, sadiebabysweets.com

Mrs. Turbo’s Cookies 178 W. Olentangy St., Powell 614-315-5542, mrsturboscookies.com

Sauer Cakes 614-428-9741, sauercakes.com

Our CupCakery 54 S. High St., Dublin 614-659-1555, ourcupcakery.com Pattycake Bakery 3870 N. High St., Columbus 614-784-2253, pattycakeveganbakery.com Vegan Pistacia Vera 541 S. Third St., Columbus 614-220-9070, pistaciavera.com

Bosc + Brie 7625 N. High St., Columbus 614-985-2215, boscandbrie.com Cameron Mitchell Premier Events 7619 Huntington Park Dr., Columbus 614-848-4700 cameronmitchellpremierevents.com

Sweet & Shiny sweetandshiny.com

Carfagna’s Custom Catering 1440 Gemini Pl., Columbus 614-846-6340, carfagnascatering.com

Sweetie Girls Treatery 614-547-9851, sweetiegirlstreatery.com

Catering by Chani 2942 E. Broad St., Columbus 614-406-6491, thetorahcenter.net

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Creative Cuisine 839 Busch Ct., Columbus 614-436-4949 creativecuisinecolumbus.com

Milo’s Catering 980 W. Broad St., Columbus 614-224-0272, cateringbymilos.com Paddy Wagon 614-735-0491, paddywagon.biz

DANCE LESSONS Arthur Murray Dance Studios 5371 N. High St., Columbus 614-847-7541, ohiodanceinc.com

Feasts from the Pantry 614-563-5078, feastsfromthepantry.com

PC Events Catering 50 S. Liberty St., Ste. 100, Powell 740-731-2310, pceventsinc.com

Columbus DanceSport 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd., Ste. A, Worthington 614-759-0502, columbusdancecentre.com

Great Point Kitchen & Events 614-274-8996, greatpointkitchen.com

Schmidt’s Classic Catering 614-444-5050, schmidthaus.com/catering

Hudson’s Edge Catering & Events 3121 Spring Valley Rd., London 740-490-5591, hudsons-edge.com

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck 614-444-5050, schmidthaus.com/ sausage-truck

DanceEdge 1400 Dublin Rd., Ste. 103, Columbus 614-321-2348, mydanceedge.com

L.A. Catering 670 Harmon Ave., Columbus 614-358-5252, la-catering.com

Steven’s Catering 1221 Chesapeake Ave., Columbus 614-486-1221, stevenscatering.com

MC Charcuterie 1400 Dublin Rd., Columbus 614-325-2872, mccharcuterie.com

Taste of the Best Catering 1985 Henderson Rd. #119, Columbus 614-358-4559, tasteofthebestcatering.com

Metro Cuisine 6185 Huntley Rd., Ste. C, Columbus 614-436-6369, metrocuisine.com

Together & Co. 550 S. High St., Columbus 614-882-7323, togetherandco.com

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Emerald City Ballroom 2809 Festival Ln., Dublin 614-726-9700, emeraldcityballroom.com Fred Astaire Dance Studios 8885 Basil Western Rd., Ste. F, Canal Winchester; 614-833-3400 1089 Bethel Rd., Columbus; 614-459-8079 3499 Market St., Powell; 740-368-9040 101 Westerville Plaza, Westerville; 614-890-9790, fredastaire.com

PHOTOS: PEAK & SPARROW CREATIVE

City Barbeque 614-583-0999, citybbq.com/weddings

KIMBERLY AND TYLER HAMRICK | Sept. 30, 2023 “Our day was literally perfect and everything we imagined,” says Kimberly of their wedding at Revery at North 4th Corridor. A particularly touching moment occurred when Tyler got emotional watching Kimberly walk down the aisle toward him. “It was so sweet,” she says. And Kimberly seemingly thought of every detail, including providing custom coloring books from Etsy to entertain the flower girls and ring bearer during dinner speeches.

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Caricatures by John Bailey 614-231-6432, facebook.com/funnyheadz Caricature artist

Columbus Lace Dry Cleaners 49 Greenlawn Ave., Columbus 614-444-7847, columbuslace.com

Caricatures by Sean Platt 740-398-6604, seanplatt.com Caricature artist

Dublin Cleaners 6845 Caine Rd., Columbus; 614-764-9934 5772 Frantz Rd., Dublin; 614-761-1551 7112 Muirfield Dr., Dublin; 614-760-1992 9711 Sawmill Pkwy., Ste. A, Powell; 614-791-1552 dublincleaners.com

Class Acts Entertainment 614-358-1888, class-acts.com Live musician booking agency Columbus Musicians LLC 423-284-2290, columbusmusicians.com Live musician ensembles

Bexley String Quartet 614-315-0669, bexleystringquartet.com Live musician ensembles

New Albany Cleaners 4778 Morse Road, Columbus 614-532-5050, dublincleaners.com

Columbus Pro DJs 614-224-1945, columbusprodjs.com DJ services, lighting, and enclosed and digital photo booth; also offers videography

The Bluewater Kings 810-214-0020, bluewaterkingsband.com Live band

ENTERTAINMENT

Buckeye Entertainment 2280 Henderson Rd., Ste. C, Columbus 614-707-7671, buckeyeentertainment.com DJ services, lighting and enclosed photo booth; also offers photography, planning and officiant services

Arch City Lights archcitylights.com Live band Baci Booths 614-450-0883, bacibooths.com Open-air photo booth

Columbus String Quartet columbusstringquartet.com Live musicians The Conspiracy Band 614-203-0140, suttonentertainment.net Live band

The Columbus Photo Booth Co. 2212 Sunleaf Court, Columbus 614-961-8648 thecolumbusphotoboothcompany.com Enclosed, open-air and mirror photo booth; also offers caricature artists, henna artists, lighting, décor and equipment rentals, DJ services, photography and videography

Beat Squad Entertainment 614-385-2799 beatsquadentertainment.com DJ services, lighting, and enclosed and open-air photo booth

D&M DJ Entertainment 614-604-9400 dandmdjentertainment.com DJ services, live trios and enclosed photo booth

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The Foto Bar thefotobar.com Open-air, enclosed and video photo booth FunFaces by Steve Campbell 614-279-0950, funfaces.com Caricature artist H&H Luxury Event Rentals 614-300-0314, hhluxuryevents.com Mirror photo booth iShine Music Production 614-490-2110, ishinemusicpro.com DJ services Jazz Arts Group 614-294-5200, jazzartsgroup.org Live musician booking agency Jill Wright Crist, Cellist 614-330-8033, jillcrist.com Cello soloist Josh Staley Productions 614-310-5860, joshstaleyproductions.com DJ services, open-air photo booth, lighting, cold spark fireworks, live video mixing, event livestreaming Kurt Dreier Caricatures and Illustration 740-221-2480, kurtdreier.com Caricature artist

Daze Entertainment 614-636-3293, dazeentertainment.com DJ services, karaoke and enclosed and open-air photo booths

Emma Miller Art 937-624-2378, emmamillerart.com Live event painting

DJ Axcess 614-723-9805, djaxcess.com DJ services

Encore Entertainment 614-871-6003, yourencoredj.com DJ services, lighting and open-air photo booth

DJ Charlo 614-716-8949, djcharlomusic.com DJ services and open-air photo booth

The Fauxtobooth 614-887-7502, derksworks.com/ fauxtobooth Open-air photo booth

DJ Flair 614-300-0622, musicwithflair.com DJ services, lighting and enclosed photo booth; also offers photography and videography

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The Floorwalkers thefloorwalkers.com Live band

Luminary Productions 614-526-8533, luminaryproductions.co DJ services, selfie station, lighting, cold spark fireworks Mark Dantzer Productions 614-329-7042, markdantzer.com DJ services and lighting Megabeat Entertainment 614-545-8810, megabeatdj.com DJ services, enclosed photo booth, lighting; also offers floral design MojoFlo mojoflomusic.com Live band Night Music DJ/Fizzy Cat Photo Booth nightmusicdj.com DJ services, lighting and open air photo booth Party Pleasers 614-396-7017, partypleasersservices.com DJ services, enclosed photo booth, lighting, décor rentals PhotoSnap Photo Booth Rentals 614-951-9416, photosnaprentals.com Open-air photo booth Platinum Music Productions 614-407-6935, platinummusicdj.com DJ services, mirror photo booth and lighting

PHOTOS: AMALIA MARTIN PHOTOGRAPHY

MEREDITH AND BRIAN KOTTER | Sept. 30, 2023 The couple held their ceremony and reception at Understory in the University District. “At one point during the reception, Brian and I were on the patio and looking in through the open windows and seeing the people gathered around the low-lit room with all of the candles and the flowers on the tables,” Meredith recalls. “It was such a vibe! The exact thing we were hoping for.”

The wedding included several personal touches, such as yard games, a giant crossword puzzle and straws decorated with stickers featuring the faces of Meredith, Brian and their dog, Baloo. “It was so fun seeing the Understory staff and guests wearing the stickers after using the straws!”

Meredith says.

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Pulse Entertainment Ohio 614-674-9191, peohio.com DJ services

Studio Von 419-367-2116, facebook.com/studiovon Live event painting

Rachel Good Art rachelgoodart.com Live event painting

SWAGG swaggmidwest.com Live band

Rachel Vaught Art rachelvaughtart.com Live event painting

T.E.A.M. DJ 614-798-8794, teamdj.com DJ services, open-air photo booth and equipment rentals

Reflections Event Group 614-394-8800, reflectionseventgroup.com DJ services and enclosed and open-air photo booth; also offers photography and videography The Selfie Spot 614 614-578-3705, theselfiespot614.com Open-air photo booth; also offers balloon backdrops Social Booth Columbus socialboothcolumbus.com Open-air photo booth; also offers videography Shutterbooth 888-780-8837, shutterbooth.com Enclosed photo booth and video/GIF booth Street Players Band 614-818-1718, streetplayers.net Live band

Tiffany Jones, Harpist 423-284-2290, tiffanyenvid.com Harp soloist Tommy Nutter Presents Diamond Entertainment 614-572-7850, diamond-entertainment.com DJ and band booking agency; also books lighting, transportation, photography and videography

FLORISTS AND EVENT DESIGNERS Alchemy Styled 614-636-0320, alchemystyled.com Event designer Ampersand Flowers & Events 614-601-6445, ampersandflowers.com Full-service florist; also offers officiant services

Turn Up Columbus 614-526-9212, turnupcolumbus.com DJ services, lighting and selfie station

Ava Ari Design Co. 614-219-9041, avaaridesignco.com Event styling and design

VIP Events Management 614-823-8300, vipeventsmgmt.com DJ services and décor rentals; also offers photography and videography

B3 Events 614-219-9354, b3event.com Event design specializing in Southeast Asian and Indian weddings; also offers décor rentals, full-service planning, month-of coordination and destination wedding planning

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LINDSEY AND LUKE SHARP | Oct. 14, 2023 For their ceremony and reception at Gracefully Adorned in Pataskala, the couple featured Johnson’s Real Ice Cream. “Which is where we went on our first date,” Lindsey says. “Everything turned out beautifully, except the weather,” Lindsey adds. “But we did get some fun umbrella photos.”

Bear Roots Floral bearrootsfloral.com Full-service florist; also creates living botanical jewelry Blühen 1149 Goodale Blvd., Columbus 614-607-0523, bluhen.florist Full-service florist Blümen blumencbus.com Full-service florist

Connells Maple Lee Flowers & Gifts 3014 E. Broad St., Columbus; 614-237-8653 2033 Stringtown Rd., Grove City; 614-539-4000 8573 Owenfield Dr., Powell; 740-548-4082 cmlflowers.com Full-service florist and retail shop

The Flower Bee Blooms 614-653-8030, theflowerbeeblooms.com Full-service florist

Dahlia Occasions 5805 Chandler Ct., Ste. B, Westerville 614-893-9888, dahliaoccasions.com Full-service florist and event design; also offers décor, event planning and coordination services, lighting packages, linens and more

Hilliard Floral Design 4120 Main St., Hilliard 614-777-7795, hilliardfloral.com Full-service florist and retail shop

Dalay Ket Event Design 614-270-1604, dalayket.com Full-service florist and event designer; also offers lighting, draping and hourly design consulting Dashing Designs 614-382-2077, dashing-designs.com Full-service florist and event design; also offers décor rentals Femme Floràl 202-904-0499 facebook.com/femme.flor.al Full-service florist Florish 614-686-0408, loveflorish.com Full-service florist

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The Flowerman 614-935-5832, flowermanflowers.com Full-service florist; also offers DIY pricing

Inspired Settings 937-578-8104, inspiredsettings.co Full-service florist and event designer Jewelweed Flower & Plant Shop 291 W. Rich St., Columbus; 614-372-5295 3045 Indianola Ave., Columbus; 614-373-5895 jewelweedshop.com Full-service florist and retail shop Jones the Florist 2136 Arlington Ave., Columbus 614-538-1010, jonestheflorist.com Full-service florist and retail shop Mikelle Hickman-Romine, Artist & Designer 615 Belvidere Ave., Columbus mikelle.net Full-service florist; also makes beaded accessories and custom jewelry

PHOTOS: KELLEY ELYSE PHOTOGRAPHY

Battiste LaFleur Galleria 825 E. Long St., Columbus 614-253-8000, blgflowers.com Full-service florist and retail shop; also offers event design and décor rentals

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Natural Designs 614-395-3466, naturaldesignflorals.com Full-service florist Old Slate Farm 740-398-1279, oldslatefarm.com Full-service florist Orchard Lane Flowers 3378 Indianola Ave., Columbus 614-262-0880, orchardlaneflowers.com Full-service florist and retail shop The Paper Daisy Flower Boutique 14 E. Hubbard Ave., Columbus 614-754-1697, thepaperdaisy.com Full-service florist and retail shop Petals & Leaves 1266 Goodale Blvd., Columbus 614-785-9690, petalsandleaves.net Full-service florist and retail shop; also offers DIY pricing and décor rentals Petals That Inspire 655 N. Cassady Ave., Columbus 614-407-4355, petalsthatinspire.com Full-service florist and retail shop Prema Designs 2000 S. High St. #2425, Columbus 614-929-5117, prema-designs.com Full-service florist and event designer; also offers décor rentals, lighting and draping Rose & Berry 215 King Ave., Columbus 614-372-5537, roseandberryfloral.com Full-service florist and retail shop

LIZ WHITE AND MATT FRANKS | Sept. 23, 2023 The couple incorporated numerous personal touches into their wedding, making sure they had a fun, colorful celebration. Unique elements included bold flora, painted bud vases, hand-drawn illustrations for kids and more. Liz wore the same dress that Matt’s mom wore for her 1994 wedding, with alterations to make it her own.

Rose Bredl Flowers & Garden 664 N. High St., Columbus 614-222-0930, rosebredl.com Full-service florist and retail shop Shaffer Creative Co. 614-390-0093, shaffercreativeco.com Full-service florist Stem Floral Studio 614-301-8015, stemfloralstudio.com Full-service florist SunflowerKate Florals 614-285-3826, sunflowerkateflorals.com Full-service florist Vessel Floral and Event Design 539 S. Fifth St., Columbus 614-795-0936, vesselevents.com Full-service florist and retail shop

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GIFTS AND FAVORS Al’s Delicious Popcorn 1500 Bethel Rd., Columbus; 800-396-7010 or 614-451-7677 1211 Hill Rd. N, Pickerington; 614-762-3557 alspopcorn.com Flavored popcorn American Nut Co. 59 Spruce St., Columbus (inside North Market) 400 N. High St., Columbus (inside the

Greater Columbus Convention Center) 614-535-8200, americannutcompany.com Nuts, flavored popcorn and more Anthony-Thomas Candy Co. 13 Central Ohio locations anthony-thomas.com Chocolates, candies and nuts Cascata Gifts 614-638-1006, cascatagifts.com Pre-made and custom gift boxes Celebrate Local 3952 Townsfair Way, Columbus 614-471-6446, celebratelocalohio.com Apparel, food, candies, chocolates, jewelry, décor, bath and body products, and more Glean 614-906-3178, shopglean.com Décor, jewelry, and bath and body products

Glenn Avenue Soap Co. 1166 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus 614-706-7221, glennavesoap.com Bath and body products Humraha Gifts 614-434-6066, humraha.com Muslim-friendly apparel, jewelry, décor and home goods Krema Nut Co. 1000 Goodale Blvd., Columbus 614-299-4131, krema.com Nuts, nut butters, candies, chocolates and more Penn & Beech Candle Co. 1255 Grandview Ave., Columbus; 614-488-2009 737 N. High St., Columbus; 614-949-1458 pennandbeech.com Custom candles and bath and body products FALL 2024 Columbus Weddings

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CHELSEA AND ALESSANDRO LAFERLITA July 15, 2023 The couple were married at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Italian Village, an appropriate setting for the wedding. The celebration incorporated several personal touches to honor Alessandro’s Italian heritage, including hand-painted dishes from Italy. They held their reception at the Revery at North 4th Corridor.

Winans Chocolates + Coffees 897 S. Third St., Columbus; 614-445-6464 611 N. High St., Columbus; 614-745-0040 1125 Yard St., Columbus; 614-429-3561 52 S. High St., Dublin; 614-766-7061 winanscandies.com Chocolates, coffee beans and gift sets

JEWELERS Alexander’s Jewelers 689 N. High St., Columbus 614-233-6666, alexanderscolumbus.com Argo & Lehne 3100 Tremont Rd., Columbus 614-457-6261, argolehne.com Carioti Jewelers 175 Cleveland Ave., Columbus 614-221-8588, jewelercolumbusohio.com Denig Jewelers 677 High St., Worthington 800-601-2801, denigjewelers.net

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Diamond Cellar 3960 New Bond St., Columbus; 614-923-6633 6280 Sawmill Rd., Dublin; 614-336-4545 diamondcellar.com Dublin Village Jewelers 251 W. Bridge St., Dublin 614-726-9944, dublinvillagejewelers.com Jeff Johnson & Co. 5025 Arlington Centre Blvd., Ste. 130, Columbus 614-459-8890, jjandcompany.com Koulian Jewelers 861 N. High St., Columbus 614-817-1772, koulianjewelers.com Leo Alfred Jewelers 4115 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Dublin 614-889-5888, leoalfred.com Meyers Jewelers 1494 Stringtown Rd., Grove City 614-594-8845, meyersjewelers.com Sakasci Diamonds 39 E. Main St., Ste. 119, New Albany 614-721-5063, columbusohiojewelers.com

Sawchuk Jewelers 5093 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard 614-219-1385, sawchukjewelers.com Star Jewelers 607 N. High St., Columbus 614-235-4333, starjewelersonhigh.com Scott’s Custom Jewelers 6365 Perimeter Dr., Dublin 614-336-4111, scottscustomjewelers.com Store 5a 3985 Morse Crossing, Columbus 614-454-4565, store5a.com William A. Weidinger Goldsmith & Jewelry Design 1458 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus 614-481-8866, williamweidinger.com Worthington Jewelers 692 High St., Worthington 614-430-8800, worthingtonjewelers.com

MOBILE BARS Alco-Haul Mobile Bar 614-953-1053, alcohaulmobilebar.com

PHOTOS: BROOKE COX PHOTOGRAPHY

Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co. 15 N. State St., Westerville 614-800-4642, shirleyspopcorn.com Flavored popcorn

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Drank Tank 504-782-7877, dranktank.fun Short & Stout Mobile Bar 419-617-5271, shortandstoutbar.com The Sippin’ Stable Mobile Bar Co. 614-832-2200 thesippinstablemobilebarco.com Sunshine Wine Mobile Bar 614-204-8359, sunshinewinebar.com Trailer Made Mobile Bar 614-937-5486, trailermademobilebar.com Typsy Gypsy Traveling Bar 937-935-6161, typsygypsycolumbus.com

OFFICIANTS Amy F. Aurore Weddings 617-990-7330, amyfaurore.com As You Wish Wedding Officiant 614-759-0450 asyouwishweddingofficiant.weebly.com Boom Married Officiating Services 614-321-5656, boom-married.com Columbus Wedding Officiants chasewaits.com Run to an Elopement 614-495-6207 runtoanelopement.com Together Forever Wedding Officiant 614-204-8994 facebook.com/togetherforeverofficiant The Uncommon Officiant 614-499-5802, theuncommonofficiant.com United Marriage Services 614-546-9634, unitedmarriageservices.com Wows and Vows 937-243-8144, wowsandvows.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS AND VIDEOGRAPHERS 222 Photography 614-940-9592 twotwentytwophotography.com Photography 614 Boudoir Photography 614-636-1531, 614boudoir.com Boudoir photography Abigail Reeder Photography abigailreederphotography.com Photography AddVision 614-505-6070, addvisionstudios.com Photography and videography Alson Photo alsonphoto.com Photography and boudoir photography FALL 2024 Columbus Weddings

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MELANIE AND KYLE LOHRMAN | Aug. 12, 2023 “The moment when I walked down the aisle and saw Kyle for the first time, it felt as though time had stopped and it was just the two of us,” Melanie says. “I knew then and there that we had made the best decision of our chosen partnership.” She and Kyle married at Revery at North 4th Corridor.

Amy Ann Photography 614-245-5311, amyannphoto.com Photography

Derk’s Works Photography 614-887-7502, derksworks.com Photography, videography and open-air photo booth

Angela Woolridge Portrait 614-745-4710, angelawoolridge.com Boudoir photography

Asteria Photography 614-648-3967, asteriaphoto.com Photography Bear Creative Co. 715-413-1420, bearcreativeco.com Photography Blue Skies HD Video 614-890-4045, blueskieshd.com Videography Boudoir by Erica 614-582-8872, boudoirbyerica.com Boudoir photography The Brauns 937-768-3160, wearethebrauns.com Photography

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Capstone Cinema 614-746-5459, capstonecinema.com Videography

Emily Mollineaux Photography 513-520-2663, emilymollineaux.com Photography

Chris Bowman Photography chrisbowmanphotography.com Photography

Emily Schutz Photos 614-747-1036, emilyschutzphotos.com Photography and videography

Cinemachine Studios 614-206-6165, cinemachinestudios.com Videography

Erica Kay Photography 513-502-9495, ericakayphotography.com Photography

Columbus Boudoir 614-653-8114, columbusboudoir.com Boudoir photography

Gabriella Sutherland Photography 614-602-2562 gabriellasutherlandphotography.com Photography

Columbus Wedding Videos 614-725-0169, columbusweddingvideos.com Videography Comfort Photography 614-668-7609, comfortphotography.com Photography

Grace E. Jones Photography graceejones.com Photography, videography and stop-motion GIF-ideography

PHOTOS: STARLING STUDIO

Ashley Wallace Photography 614-746-3043, ashleywallacephoto.com Photography

Eldon Wedding Films 614-623-3750, eldonweddingfilms.com Videography

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NINAMARIE AND MITCHELL HERBERT | Aug. 19, 2023 The Herberts were married at St. Joseph Cathedral in Downtown Columbus, followed by a reception at the nearby Ohio Statehouse.

Hillary Ferguson Photography 614-270-0282, hillaryferguson.com Photography

KariMe Photography karimephotography.com Photography

The Howard Brand 802-380-4035, thehowardbrand.com Photography and boudoir photography

Kismet Visuals 614-578-3705, kismetvisuals.com Photography

Hannah Photography jhannahphotography.com Photography and boudoir photography

Kodjoarts Videography & Photography 614-226-1762, kodjoarts.com Photography and videography

Jessica Love Photography jessicalovephotography.com Photography

Little Tree Studios 614-886-3329, littletreestudios.com Photography, videography and open-air photo booth

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Jonah Epps Films 614-390-6486, jonahepps.com Videography Josh Dyer Films 740-816-4773, joshdyerfilms.com Videography Joslyn Crowl Photography 740-972-9891, joslyncrowl.com Boudoir photography

ModWedding Studios Photography & Film 614-383-8122, modweddingstudios.com Photography

Melissa Chu Photography 614-581-4246, melissachuphotography.com Photography

Morgan Whitney Photography 614-668-1230 morganwhitneyphotography.com Photography and boudoir photography

Michelle Joy Photography michellejoyphoto.com Photography

Nathan Peppers Films 614-981-6874, nathanpeppersfilms.com Videography Nicole Dixon Photographic 614-718-0892, nicoledixon.com Photography FALL 2024 Columbus Weddings

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JULIA AND ANDREW BARBER | Sept. 30, 2023 “We placed our story cards at every place setting so that every guest could read more about us and why we work so well together,” Julia says. The reception was held at the Columbus Athenaeum.

Nicole Leoné Miller Photography 740-501-7847, nicoleleonemiller.com Photography and boudoir photography; also offers graphic design services

Starling Studio 614-423-9094, starling-studio.com Photography Stephanie Kase Photography stephaniekase.com Photography

Olivia Doerfler Photography oliviadoerfler.com Photography

Photo 243 614-804-5336, photo243.com Photography Prodigy Weddings 614-321-9350, prodigyweddings.com Videography Queen Anne’s Lace Photography 614-309-1719 queenanneslacephotography.com Photography Rachel Joy Barehl racheljoybarehl.com Photography Red Gallery Photography 614-794-1113, redgalleryphoto.com Photography

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Storyteller Adams 614-425-5010, storytelleradams.com Photography Robb McCormick Photography 614-834-4956, robbmccormick.com Photography

Studio Ayla Photography 419-605-8340, studioayla.com Photography

Rosey Red Photography 614-571-6899, roseyredphotography.com Photography and videography

Tudor Rose Productions 419-575-8048, tudorroseproductions.com Videography

Seth and Beth Wedding Photography 614-300-5050, sethandbeth.com Photography

PLANNERS AND CONSULTANTS

The Simmons Photography 267-909-7006 thesimmonsphotography.com Photography Sound + Light Creative 614-859-2457, soundandlightcreative.com Videography; also offers DJ services

Active Travel 5064 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard 614-771-6200, activetraveldeals.com Travel planner/adviser Aisle & Co. 614-735-3656, aisleandcompany.com Full-service planning, month-of coordination and event design

PHOTOS: BEAR CREATIVE CO.

Peak & Sparrow 937-578-8340, peakandsparrow.com Photography and videography

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Alexa Kate Events 614-579-8886, alexakateevents.com Full-service planning/event design and month-of coordination Andréa’s Occasions 614-259-8045, andreasoccasions.com Full and partial planning services and day-of coordination Ashley Stephan Weddings & Events ashleystephanweddings.com Full-service and partial planning, day-of coordination and destination wedding planning Auburn & Ivory auburnandivorycreative.com Full-service wedding planning and event design; also offers à la carte design and hand-lettering services Berlyn Events 614-468-3595, berlyndesign.com Event design, full and partial planning, and day-of coordination Bliss Honeymoons & Destination Weddings 614-286-7799, blisshoneymoons.com Travel planner/adviser and destination wedding planner BurgundyGinger Events 614-285-5799, burgundygingerevents.net Full-service and month-of wedding planning; also creates balloon garlands

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Calyco Travel 614-266-0917, calycotravel.com Travel planner/adviser Camela Lynn Weddings & Events 614-467-0510 camelalynnweddingsandevents.com Full-service and partial planning, month-of coordination and hourly consulting services; also offers dessert table design Compass Travel 4182 Worth Ave., Columbus 614-454-1442, compasstravelagency.com Travel planner/adviser Cruise Planners-Nicole LaMar 614-897-0395, goamazingvacations.com Travel planner/adviser Devoted Columbus 5251 Norwich St., Hilliard 614-717-7526, devotedcolumbus.com Full-service and partial planning and day-of coordination; also offers self-serve resource center Dina Hill Events 646-580-7740, dinahillevents.com Full-service planning and event design

After you say Yes! to the dress and I do to the love of your life, bring your gown to the professionals of the Dublin Cleaners family of dry cleaners. We offer in-house wedding gown cleaning and preservation. We also offer pre-wedding services of steaming/pressing.

Distinct Event Planning 614-577-1844, distincteventplanning.com Full-service and partial planning and monthof coordination Contact: Margaret Butler, Bridal Specialist 614-335-9206 • mbutler@dublincleaners.com

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NICOLE DACH AND RYAN ZUKOFF | Aug. 5, 2023 Nicole enlisted New York artist Jessica Cannon to create the ketubah, a Jewish marriage contract, for the ceremony. “It was very special to me, and I love that I will have it forever,” Nicole says. She and Ryan were married at the Columbus Museum of Art.

STR Events 614-300-0139, strevents.com Full- and partial-service planning and month-of coordination

Joie de Vivre Events 740-825-0027, jdveventsllc.com Full-service, partial and destination planning; also offers honeymoon/travel planning

Thyme & Details Sustainable Event Planning 614-859-2757, thymeanddetails.com Full-service planning, month-of coordination and à la carte services

MMJ Events 614-579-1092, mmjevents.com Full-service planning, event design and day-of coordination Red Letter Day Events 614-551-7594, redletterdayevents.com Full-service and partial planning; also offers hourly consultations and officiant services Regarding Events 614-664-9053, regardingevents.com Partial and full-service planning and day-of coordination Rooted Together 7347 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg 614-309-1351, rootedtogether.co Full-service planning and day-of coordination Silver Confetti Events 614-324-0601, facebook.com/silverconfetti Full-service planning and event design; also offers decoration-only services and sweets table design 78

Uniglobe Travel Designers 614-237-4488, uniglobetraveldesigners.com Travel planner/adviser Wanderlust Travel & Tours 614-595-6532 facebook.com/wanderlusttoursco Travel planner/adviser

Aiden & Grace 2000 S. High St., Columbus 614-400-5978, aidenandgrace.com Ballooncasions 614-695-4567, ballooncasions.com

RENTALS AND DÉCOR

Design Exchange 88 Richards Rd., Columbus 614-946-0128, designexchangerentals.com

A Vision of Elegance Event Rentals 900 Bunty Station Rd., Delaware 614-915-6159, envision-elegance.com

Got Ya Covered Linens 723 Radio Dr., Lewis Center 614-396-9612, gotyacoveredlinens.com

ACC Party Rental 3996 Columbia St., Hilliard 614-876-0762, accpartyrental.com

Lasting Impressions Event Rentals 5080 Sinclair Rd., Columbus 614-252-5400, lirents.net

Advantage Events 7923 Station St., Columbus 614-743-8120, advantageeventsdecor.com

Light Up Columbus 614-832-3139, lightupcolumbus.com

PHOTOS: STARLING STUDIO

The Finer Things Event Planning 614-330-8583 thefinerthingseventplanning.com Full-service planning

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HANNAH AND DANIEL LITTLEJOHN | April 16, 2023 “After the ceremony everyone kept telling me about all the things that went wrong during the ceremony,” Hannah says.

“But I didn’t notice or care because as soon as I saw him, I had tunnel vision and nothing else mattered.” The couple were married at the Club at Corazón.

Main Events Party & Event Rental 1015 Brice St., Newark 740-322-6355, maineventspartyrental.com Personal Touch Party Rentals & Events 1540 Hubbard Dr., Lancaster 740-689-6991, personaltouchparty.com

PHOTOS: SPANIERS AND CO.

Sage Hill Rentals sagehillrentals.com

JesMarried jesmarried.com Lovely Arrows Designs 614-512-4783, lovelyarrows.com Lumaca Paper 400 W. Rich St., Columbus 419-889-8324, lumacapaper.com

TRANSPORTATION The BEAT 614-237-4216, bexleybeat.net Cardinal Transportation 614-274-2500, cardinaltrans.com Columbus Coach & Supreme Limousine 614-944-9920, columbuscoach.com

The Woven Aisle 614-565-6313, thewovenaisle.com

On Paper Press 692 N. High St. #206, Columbus 614-935-9530, onpaper.com

STATIONERY AND CALLIGRAPHY

Paper Betty paperbetty.com

Fun Bus 740-653-4600, funbus.com

Avant-Garde Impressions 54 Dillmont Dr., Columbus 614-259-7082, agimpressions.com

Paper Occasions 55 S. High St., Ste. 104, Dublin 614-381-9297, paperoc.com

Grandiose Limousines 614-787-1409, grandioselimousines.com

BB Letters 614-582-5453, briannabarnard.com

The Paper Vow thepapervow.com

Calligraphy by Keri 614-214-2610, bykeri.com

Paxton Hale Design 614-581-9783, paxtonhaledesign.com

Igloo Letterpress 614-787-5528, iglooletterpress.com

Script One Four scriptonefour.com

Ink and Ivory 326 E. Sycamore St., Columbus 740-501-1245, inkandivory.com

You’re Invited 614-989-0255, youre-invited.net

Columbus Trolley Co./Coach Quarters 614-738-8889, columbustrolley.com

Pedal Wagon 614-805-5497, pedalwagon.com/columbus The Ride 614-747-0022, theridecolumbus.com Xtreme Limo 614-483-3300, xtremelimocolumbus.com

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PHOTO: AZAR PHOTOGRAPHY

SUMMER SUNSET Hien and William Eisenman enjoy a tender moment under a gorgeous evening sky during their wedding at Scioto Reserve Country Club.

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