Gina was absolutely amazing to work with and making sure that every detail was taken care of. For our event, we worked with Jackie who was outstanding!!! The space is gorgeous, convenient to so many hotels and restaurants and such a classic and historic feel. I would highly recommend the Athenaeum to future couples because it's truly a one-stop-shop and they handle so many of the little details for you. We are glad we found the missing purse which We had our wedding (ceremony and reception) at the Columbus Athenaeum on 8/11/18. The pricing is very reasonable as well! Everything from the food to the linens was perfect. The alcohol ordering process involves the client choosing quantities of each alcohol, but the mixers are the Athenaeum's responsibility. We've already joked that we'll be back for a vow renewal in 10+ years. The room was beautiful, and I loved that the food was in one area (not seen in the main area where we ate) and that there was a separate area for cocktail hour. We did the buffet and everything was sook beautiful. She answered every question I had and was so nice. Downtown Detroit Weddings | Atheneum Suites Hotel Detroit MI We had a vision with the food, linens, flowers, decoration, etc. ception spaces were both beautiful, and the venue takes care of most of the set-up for you. They found it by the end of the night & returned it. The staff at TCA are exceptional. Equally as lavish, the various small and large rooms can comfortably hold up to 900 guests. The Small Theater is gorgeous with the twinkly lights hanging up everywhere- the evening felt magical and our photos are breathtaking. d in The Large Theatre room- but there are many more rooms to choose from depending on budget and size of your event! I wouldn't change a thing! She was always quick to answer questions or and adjustments to time we needed. You will also be given a designated time block for your rehearsal. Our wedding coordinator, Jackie was beyond hel Had the pleasure of our band (The Martini Affair) perform at the White Castle corporate holiday party at The Columbus Athenaeum. I chose it because it was very convenient (they helped me plan every little detail) and because it was BEAUTIFUL!!! We used one of their centerpiece options as one of our upgrades, and they were perfect. Contact Information Kristin Zimmerman Wedding Event Contact I went with the flow and pointed out my parents, I just wished I didn't have to worry about money during the event. Thank you to everyone at The Columbus Atheneum, especially Jackie, who played part in making our wedding day everything we could have dreamed of and more. The crew at the Athenaeum made the room absolutely beautiful for my day, it felt magical walking down the isle. I'm so very glad I pick to have my reception here. ing very easy and were always professional. It's a great place if you want an all- We had both our Ceremony and Reception at TCA and I was absolutely impressed with how everything went! They food is also great! It was so convenient to be able to have our ceremony in Hellenic room and then the reception in the ballroom! The rooms were spe My husband and I visited over 10 places before we decided on TCA for our reception. If you aren't willing to have a venue like that, then maybe look elsewhere. I had to approach her boss and get a bit blunt with them on where this person was. I could go on and on with examples but I think I've made my point. They nailed my vision perfectly, and both my husband and I are so incredibly happy with how everything turned out! Without her keys, phone, ID, or plane ticket she contacted all bridesmaids and as many party goers as she could in search of the missing bag hoping someone had grabbed it. od at making suggestions. During the first food tasting, my fiance and I werent completely satisfied with the options that were given to us. We had our reception within the Large Theatre. This is by far the perfect wedding venue because it has multiple rooms depending on your price range and guest count. I am so grateful for Gina, for all that her and her staff did for me. We had ice cream sundaes and hot chocolate for our cocktail hour and everyone loved it. They were very helpful in getting us carts etc. I am also extremely happy with the coordinating staff at the Athenaeum (big shout out to Gina!). She made sure we stuck to the timeline which made everything go as smoothly as it did. Charging our card for more alcohol and never giving us a receipt. It's also a great location, right downtown and easy to find, with a parking garage nearby. Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge's Star-Studded Wedding in the South of accommodating, personable and one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting! They do have rules and the price is not the cheapest, but it is absolutely a value for what you get- a beautiful, perfect day. We have a very "foodie" family and everyone raved about our wedding food. The Priory was beautiful for our ceremony and the Small Theater was perfect for our guest size. We got so many compliments on how unique the space was. We enjoyed the food ourselves (Gina and an assistant made sure that in the chaos we got tastes of the cocktail hour offerings and plates of selections from each of our Italian, Mexican, and American dinner stations, so we didn't have the issue of not eating that you hear of from so many other brides and grooms) and we've heard nothing but good feedback from our guests. The room was splendid, the decor fine, the food delicious, and the atmosphere fun and elegant! Kudos to the Columbus Athenaeum team for an outstanding job they did to make Tracee and Elliott Keefer's wedding reception a regal and magical event! We worked with Gina on amounts and took her recommendation to over order on beer and wine and encourage guests to drink the liquor and cocktails first! This venue is very unique and perfect for a downtown wedding. It grew rapidly as it voraciously acquired books, art, and rare artifacts. 6 weeks later and I'm still getting compliments on how wonderful the meatball bar and bacon water chestnuts are! Special highlights - using the theatre gallery box for a special surprise for our guests, the food and cake tastings where we got a bunch of food to try, and they managed our cookie table that our guests loved. The food was AMAZING We went with the Athenaeum much like other people due to the "one stop shop" they offer doing the decor, set up/tear down, and provide the linens, centerpieces, lighting, food, and staff. There was not a single thing that went wrong on their end all day long and the staff made everything happen while disappearing into the background. rall we had a great experience. Situated on Chautauqua Lake, the Athenaeum offers an environment where guests can rest and relax in close proximity to Chautauqua Institution's many events and experiences. Scheduling of appointments was a bit of a pain -- we were able to make it work, but my husband had to take time off of work to be able to meet with them during their business hours. Book a Room - Chautauqua Institution The TCA staff did a superb job assisting us in the planning, keeping the night running smoothly and creating a truly beautiful setting and experience we will never forget. I honestly could go on about how wonderful our TCA experience was for a lifetime. You will not regret your decision signing on with the Athenaeum - the experience is magical, their vendors are top notch and everyone genuinely cares to make your day great! I cant recommend this venue enough! When Gina asked me my dcor ideas and I explained them, she said, I think we might have the perfect dcor for you! I'm giving the Athenaeum 4/5 stars because there were some problems with our event, but they were minor. The Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution provides a gorgeous lakeside venue perfect for your special event. r us (a huge load of stress off of our shoulders!). Would recommend this venue to anyone in their wedding planning process! They take care of everything for you and it was so nice to have food/alcohol/decor all from one place. A fabulous time was had by all as reported by several of our guests!! The people at the Athenaeum were wonderful and I would recommend this venue to others without hesitation. nsplants, too. I worked with Gina as my wedding coordinator and I couldnt have been in better hands. We were married in the Priory and had our reception in the Small Theatre. God Bless you all! trying to help fix any of these problems, they were repeatedly very rude, including the manager that I spoke with. 1 - the most judgey bartender I have ever had the pleasure of trying to order from works here. They were great to work wi We cannot thank Gina and the rest of the amazing staff enough for all of their hard work! Contact Info for The Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution. We used The Priory and The Oak Room for 100 guests. The only complaint I have is with the hours it's really hard to work full time and get things done. Location: Great for anyone wanting to remain downtown. I fell in love with the lights in that room. We had a large guest list and they were able to accommodate on everything!! We had several people comment that it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. That is quite a feat. "I felt like a princess, and I will forever be grateful for . We were on a tight budget and I researched MANY venues in the Columbus area before we picked the Athenaeum. Otherwise, they do a really good job of making it feel like it is only you! Being that it's a historic venue, you don't need many decorations, the rooms there are beautiful! Everything turned out perfectly!! I want to emphasize that my dress would've been ruined had Natasha and the owner not moved quickly to help me. Everything was set up and decorated for us, so all we had to do was show up! The food at our wedding was phenomenal (even though we did not necessarily think that at the tasting). We worked with Gina throughout the whole process, and she made sure we had everything we needed and wanted. o knowledgeable and helpful. When we checked out the venue in person, we were sold. Everyone raved about how amazing the food was and how beautiful the venue was. The food was beyond delicious. The venue is gorgeous (we chose the large theatre for both the wedding and the reception) and everyone was commenting on how beautiful and unique the setting was. The entire staff was amazing to work with and walked us through every step to ensure our wedding was exactly what we wanted. For any event inquiries, please contact our Private Events office at (626) 395-8263, and one of our event experts will be happy to assist you. We were able to make it out by 11:20 pm, but that wasnt the type of stress I wanted at the end of my wedding day! The Columbus Athenaeum was a lovely venue for our wedding reception! al. Gina really helped us to make our day exactly as we had planned to every last detail! When the day of the wedding came, Ann was right there, making sure that everything went smoothly and seamlessly, and it did! She returned later after checking the hotel and with other party-goers and begged them to please check the reception one more time. We also decided to have their donuts for dessert instead of cake and those were a huge hit with everyone!! I also liked that she explained why she liked and didn't like things! It was an absolutely breath-taking backdrop. Weddings - The Athenaeum Jackie and the rest of the staff made it so easy on me. This place was awesome!! the process making it fun and easy! d the staff were fabulous to us and our guests and made sure that the entire night ran smoothly. places we had initially looked at for our reception. I just recommend you have your photographer scope out specific spots for pictures, to avoid any time being wasted! Our elegant 3-room Bridal Suite with natural light coming through several windows is the perfect place for the bride with plenty of room for all the bridal party and its own private bathroom. They were very flexible - at the very beginning of the reception a guest accidentally poured red wine on my dress. Everyone felt safe and were impressed by the gorgeous ballroom. You don't have to hire and coordinate a lot of different vendors, which is a blessing as you get closer to the day. Also, during the wedding, there was an additional event coordinator present (I can't remember her name- sorry!) They helped us figure out all the details, stay on track with our timeline, clearly communic Definitely had the best reception I could imagine! We worked off of their list of preferred vendors and everyone they recommended was exce Jackie was amazing!! restrooms were super convenient. The dcor is already so pretty that we only spent $150 for the tables which we used for artificial leaves and table numbers. The Athenaeum was our first choice for venue and we were so happy that it worked out. The Athenaeum is a private membership club on the campus of the. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding! There is not enough words to describe how amazing my experience with this venue was! In the GoFundMe, Hutchinson said funds raised will go towards the bride's burial and . The rehearsal was set and we were trying to find our coordinator, and was able to. , answer all questions, and give insights on what works best in the space. We worked with their in house florist and design lady, Tracy. We were not excited about one of the alcohol rules: if you order to little, theres an upcharge to buy more the day of your event. We received countless compliments on the food and atmosphere.