Cincinnati Ohio Wedding Photographer - Taft Museum of Art

 

The Taft Museum of Artb is a great Cincinnati Ohio venue. Everywhere I turned I saw another photo opportunity. Not too many people know this but I travel all over the state with no travel charge. I love photographing weddings in Cincinnati and Cleveland Ohio. It is nice to get out of Columbus and try something new. The Taft Museum of Art has a great grass area and back patio that can be covered with a tent and decorated very easily. I like the seating and the staff was very accommodating. When you are looking for a venue in Cincinnati Ohio check out the Taft Museum of Art.

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Pinnacle Golf Club Weddings

 

Pinnacle Golf Club is a great venue located in Grove City, Ohio. The arches in the front of the venue are perfect for portraits. There are three places you can have your weddings ceremony and /or reception at this venue. The Ballroom is great for ceremonies and of course your reception. The outside patio in the back is great for your ceremony as well. The brick archway and golf course is a perfect background for photography and your guests. The third location is up on the second story deck and it has the best view for all of your guests you can only seat about 40-50 people comfortably up there. If you have a small wedding it is perfect. The portraits that I get from here are amazing. The wonderful architecture of the Pinnacle and the golf course in the background is a great location for any wedding.

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Creekside Weddings in Gahanna, Ohio

 

Creekside is a great venue on the east side of Columbus. Parking is conveniently located right below the wedding venue. During the day the natural light from all the windows give the reception hall a great look. The evening Creekside has LED lighting that can turn into any color above the dance floor. The effect makes people want to get up and dance. If you are having an evening event at Creekside you should get your DJ to provide color up-lighting against the wall. It make creekside look even more spectacular. The surrounding area around Creekside is perfect for engagement sessions and wedding portraits. Check out the photo of the bridge and the waterfall in this blog post to see more.

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Columbus Athenaeum Weddings

 

The Columbus Athenaeum is another wonderful reception hall that is located off of 4th street in downtown Columbus, Ohio. You can walk a short distance to Capitol Square by the State House for some wonderful portraiture. The stairwell and the lobby are also great locations for taking photos. This wedding venue has so much space. Some rooms such as the Large Theatre can hold over 1,000 people and seat 300. Along with the space it has beautiful hardwood floors and smaller spaces for more intimate events. If you are searching for a venue with some great history and large ballrooms this is one wedding venue you will have to see.

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Heritage Golf Club Weddings - Hilliard Ohio

 

Heritage Golf Club is one of the best golf clubs in Hilliard Ohio to have your reception or ceremony. The staff is top notch and Jody is amazing to work with. I wish I had more weddings at this venue. The golf course is perfect for photos with all the wooden bridges and the small pond. The sunset photo below is one of my favorite wedding photographs I have ever taken. The clients that I have at this location are some of the best I have ever had. I am always excited to with the staff and the clients that choose this location for their reception. This is definitely in my top five reception venues in Columbus.

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Taylor Mansion Weddings - Columbus Ohio

 

Taylor Mansion might be the best place for smaller weddings. Located right across from Franklin Park off of Broad Street east of downtown. This wonderful wedding venue is beautiful for outside weddings using the Taylor Mansion's facade. The inside is spacious and you can have a tent in the back to have the reception. The pathways and brickwork are great outside accents that add to the Taylor Mansion. The location is also great if you wanted to walk across the street to get a few great portraits at the Franklin Park Conservatory or travel five minutes to downtown.

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Galbreath Chapel Weddings - Athens Ohio

 

Galbreath Chapel is one of the most popular places in Athens to get married. The Chapel is nice and can be decorated to your liking. The chapel can hold up to 150 guests. The chapel is located right off of College Green the center of campus. The location is perfect for portraits. During the day the light from the large windows give the chapel a nice warm feel. The preparation rooms are nicely decorated and located downstairs. The balconly is great for a wide photo of all the wedding guests when the ceremony is taking place. Galbreath Chapel is one of the best places to get married in Athens, Ohio.

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The Blackwell Hotel Wedding

Description

The Blackwell Inn at Fisher College is the only hotel on the grounds of the Ohio State University campus. This makes it a choice wedding destination for both alumni and couples who wish to be married in an upscale hotel just outside the vibrant downtown entertainment and arts district of Columbus, Ohio. Take wedding photos with the OSU stadium in the background, or get a shot of the wedding party posing on the OSU oval. Hold weddings of all sizes indoors or outdoors, including intimate gatherings and large receptions for up to 275 guests in the ballroom. The Blackwell’s Executive Chef will honor your wedding day with a customized menu tailored to your tastes and preferences. No two wedding menus are alike at The Blackwell! Whether you hope to host an intimate occasion or a grand affair, The Blackwell will ensure that every moment, every bite, every sparkling detail is the focus of their personalized space so you can delight in a celebration that's all about you.

Venue Style

Banquet Hall/RestaurantHistoric/Landmark BuildingHotel/ResortEvent CenterBallroomsOutdoor

Services

Indoor/Outdoor Ceremony, Indoor/Outdoor Reception

Capacity

Max Indoor Ceremony: 275 guests
Max Outdoor Ceremony: 350 guests
Max Indoor Reception: 275 guests
Max Outdoor Reception: 350 guests

Time Restrictions

Set up time can start 4 hours prior to event start time. Events must end by midnight.

Rental Fees

There is no rental fee for the reception but there is a food and beverage minimum applied to all events. The venue allows 6 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. The set up fee for a wedding ceremony is $750 with reception rental. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $200/hr.

Wedding Cost 

The average wedding cost at The Blackwell is estimated at between $6,700 and $16,088 for a ceremony & reception for 100 guests.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided

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Oglebay Resort West Virginia Wedding

 

Oglebay Resort wedding's in Wheeling West Virginia are incredible. I love the garden and the hills surrounding it. Every time I go there Oglebay has different flowers and beautiful scenery. Whenever I have a wedding over here I get excited because I know it is going to be a fun wedding. Every couple I have photographed here is so nice. I almost always get a great sunset every time I go. I have so many great photos from Oglebay it was hard to choose which ones I should post.

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Buckeye Lake Yacht Club Wedding

 

Buckeye Lake Yacht Club is one of the best locations around central Ohio if you want your wedding on the water. The view is wonderful from the Yacht Club and the staff always does a great job. The tent out front can be decorated and add a lot to the wedding. The Buckeye Lake Yacht Club is located just 25 miles east of Columbus right off of interstate 70. Click on the link below to view all the photos highlighting the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club.

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