Leading into the wedding weekend the entire staff was incredibly helpful - they really do take most of the work out of your hands. However, my coordinator never asked for any pictures, instructions, etc about how I would like to room to be set up. I highly recommend this venue! The ballroom itself is beautiful so you really don't need a lot of extra decor, but they still have a lot of options to choose from. places we had initially looked at for our reception. She is kind, helpful and so attentive to detail. A timeless landmark in the community, it hosts weddings and corporate events, as well as concerts and theatrical productions. 47 reviews #64 of 388 Restaurants in Pasadena $$$$ American Vegetarian Friendly Gluten Free Options. The service staff were wonderful too! Gina is an organized and detailed person like myself and we were always on the same page double checking everything. The Columbus Athenaeum put on our dream wedding! Rentals for wedding ceremonies at the Hall of Philosophy are limited to three hours per rental. They more than exceeded our expectations! rything on schedule on the big day, but without being strict or pushy with us on the timeline - it was a perfect balance of allowing us to have fun but still making sure we got in everything we wanted to do. If this your aesthetic - the price point and food are pretty decent. th throughout the whole planning process, and promptly responded to my emails whenever I had a question. ay is over. To top it off, theyve recently started working with an in house designer. fantastic - many guests complemented. The florist was Tracey Zody from Z Creative. 1/ They host a lot of weddings at the same time. Kick-off the festivities with your wedding party in a specialty suite and allow us to host your post-wedding brunch to end the celebrations. We had a large guest list and they were able to accommodate on everything!! Otherwise, they do a really good job of making it feel like it is only you! Gina was SO HELPFUL throughout the planning process and was always very responsive to emails and had great ideas and suggestions. I am hoping this was a one-off experience and the staff was just having themselves A Night. We c After doing some reach for other friends weddings, I stumbled across the Columbus Athenaeum. Once the day came, my day of coordinator did fabulous and we were taken care of from the moment we stepped into the building. Thanks again Gina!! A fabulous time was had by all as reported by several of our guests!! I could go on and on with examples but I think I've made my point. :) We were actually able to enjoy ourselves at our wedding. The only con I would mention is that the chicken was on the dry side, but that is such a small detail in the grand scheme of your big day. (My MOH who went to the tasting with us raved about the mashed potato martinis, even though we didnt choose them). Jackie was our planner and she A fantastic place for your wedding! Both spaces were absolutely stunning. From the receptionist/hostess/bartender, Jessica Ellicott, to the sales and event planner, Jac We had both our ceremony and reception at The Columbus Athenaeum. 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, if you ask, they can give you wi-fi for the day if you need to Skype the wedding to those who can't be there (we had to for my mother-in-law, who was in the hospital). I couldn't have chosen a better Venue! We were married in the Macedonian room and then had our reception in the large theatre. They made the booking process so easy, and I really like that they take care of everything in terms of food, linens, alcohol, and we even get someone to help us throughout the planning Our wedding took place in the Large Theatre. The staff, Gina and Colby, are just the kindest, most amazing humans. To-be-weds can feel assured that everything they need for their dream wedding is included in their chosen event package, such as tables and chairs, luxurious linens, and a variety of elegant decor. ony, cocktail hour, and reception, along with how beautiful and unique the venue was. From the beginning, Lois and the team at the Athenaeum made this an incredibly easy experience. I had guests coming up to me during the reception and comment Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers & Parties, Flower Girl Dresses and Ring Bearer Outfits. nue were wonderful as well. They are simply the best. And request Danielle, although, all the staff were amazing! They say you're not buying a product, but you're buying the person who sells you the product (or so my friends in sales have told me;). The food at our wedding was phenomenal (even though we did not necessarily think that at the tasting). Pre-mixed signature drinks, various program and favor placement, a specific order of events, and of course the food. As soon as I walked in to tour it I fell in love with the building, but what I really want to rave about is how easy and fun they made the planning process. est with grace and ease. Its a gorgeous venue, lovely staff, and you and your wedding will be in safe and capable hands. You will not be disappointed by this venue! We did the platinum buffet. I liked the beautiful look of the venue, and we got many, many compliments on the Priory Chapel and Small Theatre reception areas. They were very flexible - at the very beginning of the reception a guest accidentally poured red wine on my dress. 551 S Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106-3443 +1 626-395-8200 Website + Add hours. 2. The entire staff was amazing to work with and walked us through every step to ensure our wedding was exactly what we wanted. We chose 4 specialty drinks in honor of our 4 cats and the bartenders made each drink taste so good. You are the best! We did lots of research on several types of venues including DIY style, and the cost for 160 guests at the Athenaeum was one of the most affordable options. he Athenaeum to get even part of our money back. They kept thousands! During the spring and fall months, the Athenaeum Hotel acts as a host to well-organized conferences, beautiful weddings, and special events, as well as offering accommodations to those who want to take advantage of the beautiful grounds of Chautauqua Institution in the spring and fall. We could not get ahold of them and they would not return our calls. The ceremony and re As a family, we have officially completed our third wedding at The Columbus Athenaeum. o finish. hard time making decisions and she was never at a loss for words in helping me to chose things! he Macedonian Room which comfortably fit all 200 of our guests. Overall - unprofessional a Im sorry you had a bad experience here at the Columbus Athenaeum. They are patient, kind, professional and knowledgeable. They both loved the event, and the guests had a great time. The price was competitive with other vendors, everyone loved it and at the end of the night we had a memory book with notes and silly photos from our friends and family which is a really fun keepsake! This place was awesome!! Our family had it handled and the staff asked if they needed to do anything. I can not think of a single thing that went astray or was an issue. Planning:We actually started our experience at the Athenaeum with another planner who is no longer with the venue. I had to approach her boss and get a bit blunt with them on where this person was. It grew rapidly as it voraciously acquired books, art, and rare artifacts. One of the many awesome things about the Athenaeum is its a one-stop-shop for many wedding essentials, including food, linens, table & ceremony dcor and alcohol. Our appetizers were a big hit too- bacon wrapped water chestnuts, meatball bar and brie bites! I know it happens. This venue is amazing. This made the rehearsal time for us a little different (mid-day the day before). But that doesn't mean that you know exactly what I specifically want for my wedding. For events without catering needs, please email rentals@provath.org. Would definitely recommend. A lot of time and planning went into each event and, without a doubt, each event was a huge success because of the TCA staff. If you are looking for the unique venue with a wonderful, helpful staff- Look no further, ladies! and I was told that if I didn't make pay our account in full on the same day they wouldn't be able to place our order and we could be responsible for "rush" fees. Through the 18 months that I worked with Gina Cristofani, she was nothing but To the Columbus Athenaeum and Gina, our wedding planner: Thank you for making Jess and Larry's wedding very special. They nailed my vision perfectly, and both my husband and I are so incredibly happy with how everything turned out! Definitely go to the tastings in order to decide on your menu. at, including the appetizers and the variety of desserts. We got married in the Priory and our reception was in the My fianc (now husband) and I wanted to find the perfect venue for our dream vintage, downtown Columbus wedding, and from the moment we toured the Olympian Ballroom at the Columbus Athenaeum, we knew we had found the perfect venue for our recep We loved our New Year's Eve wedding at the Columbus Athenaeum. We had our reception in the Large Theater- and I have never seen anything so unique and beautiful for a wedding! We only had about 75 days to plan everything. 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. Our reception was in the ballroom. We recommend TCA to any bride who is looking for an elegant, spacious, and easy to plan venue. in helping us with the transition, and our reception was more beautiful than I ever expected. We cannot express our gratitude enough! Throw a party here! She was very imaginative and creative, and fit the flowers to the theme of the wedding. Her staff was great as well, and very helpful in the setup and break down of the wedding. We had an open bar and it was SO MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE than any other venue we looked at. I cannot thank Gina and the staff at The Athenaeum enough for creating the perfect ceremony and reception for our special day! After the ceremony things went downhill. 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. But you may aim to pay much less. 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. Everything was perfect, and the venue was a delight to work with! The staff at the Athenaeum is incredibly helpful and made the process so easy (Jackie is amazing)! ha and Samantha answered every question that we had, and we had a lot! There were no attendants at the mashed potato martini bar (an upgraded cost) and people had no idea what the glasses were there for and just put the potatoes on their plates instead. feedback. I told her those arrangements had already been made and there should be drinks there for the whole party. Below you'll find a complete wedding budget breakdown, based on the average total costs of UK wedding suppliers. Reserving the Athenaeum Rental Fee: The venue rental fee is $275/hour Monday-Thursday, $445/hour Friday & Sunday, $545/hour on Saturday, and $600/hour on federal holidays. Lois was our initial contact but upon her departure Natasha took over and the transition was seamless. We had a sparkler exit arranged with lighters and sparklers dropped off with our decor and my husband went to the coordinator to find them because they weren't anywhere around the reception space under a table or anything and they were locked up in the office and the lighters were still packaged and not ready, so he spent time on that. They have a lot of helpful paperwork outlining all of the options for food, set-up etc. The staff was very professional and Gina did an outstanding job making all of my visions come to life with how I wanted our wedding & reception to be. Would recommend! Our food was delicious and everyone complimented it all night, the space was beautifully set up, and the staff were quick to help the bridal party with anything they needed. They set up all of the dcor I brought in, all I had to do was drop it off and leave a few written instructions! From the moment we inquired about having our wedding at the Athenaeu Had our ceremony and reception in the large theater, and it was the best decision. Its been two weeks and we havent been able t We had our reception at TCA in the Small Theatre on 11/4/17. Overall, I couldn't believe how perfect our wedding was and the Athenaeum made it possible! Also, during the wedding, there was an additional event coordinator present (I can't remember her name- sorry!) 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! Founded in 1807, the Athenaeum is one of the most distinguished libraries and cultural institutions in the United States. She is very organized and I always felt like a priority to her even when I asked the silliest questions like how many candles I needed to fill the windowsill. Two things ruined this place for me. (However, they have several unique spaces.) Our total guest count was 350 and everyone had enough space. Like I said: Amazing! It was 5 minutes after the rehearsal was over!! For our event, we worked with Jackie who was outstanding!!! We had guest constantly tell us this was the best food they have ever had at a wedding! We had our ceremony in the Macedonian Room, and reception in the Oak Room (highly recommend this space as it is beautiful). Owens matched her elegant . They can also provide a photo booth and you can also have them make your wedding cake for you. We changed a lot last minute and it was no sweat off her back. She met with me and my husband, my parents, and even let us check out the room throughout the year. Gina was extremely helpful during the stress of our first venue filing for bankruptcy 5 months before our initial wedding date. Eliot Press/MEGA via Newscom. I hate potatoes, so I love that their buffet had a pasta option. Gorgeous day, gorgeous venue. We used the venues baker and had multiple flavors of cake plus cake pops, macaroons, truffles, and whoopie pies that was a real hit with the guests. I think I have to first public thank Jackie for making sure every detail of my wedding ran smoothly. We were able to have all of our guests park at the 4th and Elm Garage (the Atheneaum even provided a parking map that we could share with our guests). I'm so excited to be using The Athenaeum for our wedding!! l staff and venue takes care of most everything. They wouldn't provide vegetarian dishes for the tasting so we had to order foods for the reception we had never tasted. The Columbus Athenaeum was a lovely venue for our wedding reception! We had both of ceremony and reception there and both rooms were beautiful! She encouraged me to compare to other florists as well and lets just say they didnt come close to matching what the Athenaeums decorator had. We had our ceremony in t Gorgeous Venue for a great price. It was condescending and I got a good mansplaining for five minutes how i needed to watch my drinking for the evening. It "went missing". The food and cake were delicious. Difficult to fully appreciate, this venue is akin to being plucked from the present and transported within a moving fresco, from the classical art of ancient Greece to medieval mosaics. m to the final load out at the wedding - every single detail was executed perfectly by their staff. Beautiful venue. I am so glad that my coworker recommended that I book the Athenaeum for my wedding. We worked off of their list of preferred vendors and everyone they recommended was exce Jackie was amazing!! 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. It made everything SO much easier for me to plan. The food was fantastic and everyone raved about the meatballs. They literally take care of everything for you. ig day. 1 Ames Ave, Chautauqua, NY. April 24, 2023. Thank you so much to Gina and the TCA staff! The evening was incredible. Last, the day of the wedding. We had a great experience from beginning to end-- I don't have a single complaint. In the GoFundMe, Hutchinson said funds raised will go towards the bride's burial and . We also appreciated that a lot of wedding details are taken care of for you by the Athenaeum staff when you have your event there- including food, alcohol, table and chair linens, set-up and tear-down. I cannot recommend the athenaeum highly enough! From the moment I saw the Olympian Ballroom, I fell in love with it. From food, to decorations, to alcohol, to linens the Athenaeum worked with us to get exactly what we wanted. First up, The Athenaeum at Cal Tech in Pasadena, California. The staff was incredible and helped answer all of our questions. 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. Band or DJ: $2,000-$7,000. They did not try to work with us to reschedule. If it was me, I probably would have wanted to strangle us with our indecisiveness and last minute changes. I know we chose the right venue and recommend them to everyone. It perfectly fit our vintage, classic theme. Considering how much the venue does for you, the price was more than reasonable. We were first attracted to the Athenaeum because of its convenient location downtown and pretty pictures online. The room was decorated beautifully, the food was delicious, and it was the perfect space for my shower. It's also a great location, right downtown and easy to find, with a parking garage nearby. "I felt like a princess, and I will forever be grateful for . 2- A bridesmaid was helping clean up (we were out by 11:30 pm) and she had placed her personal belongings and bag on a table by the door for easy access. This is necessary to keep things running smoothly for your event, as well as the others going on at the same time. 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. Terrible at getting back to us. To help you and your soon-to-be spouse plan ahead, here are the national average wedding expenses for services in 2023, based on a total budget of around $29,000: Wedding venue: $6,500-$12,000. The average ceremony and reception reached $30,000 in 2022, according to a survey from the wedding planning site The Knot. e to life. With a long tradition for wedding receptions, the Athenaeum offers just the right space for small, intimate events or large, extravagant affairs. The Columbus Athenaeum was everything we could have wanted in a wedding venue and more! TCA is the perfect place to have your wedding. The Athenaeum is a dramatic and memorable site for wedding ceremonies, receptions, parties and seminars. The flowers were beautiful! TCA is upfront from the very beginning about rules and timing (when you're allowed in the room and when you have to be out). Guests LOVED the food and they also liked that the dance floor was on stage. We loved working with Danielle Levulis, and everyone at TCA. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding! We couldnt be happier! I fell in love with the lights in that room. We asked for a chair and water and never got them or any other check to see if he was okay and they seemed very unprepared for anything like this to happen. As a bridesmaid, the wedding planner the bride was assigned was very nice and helpful during the ceremony. They literally handle everything for you in regards to set up, which makes wedding day stress minimal! the process making it fun and easy! We had our reception in the Grand Ballroom. I just recommend you have your photographer scope out specific spots for pictures, to avoid any time being wasted! The Athenaeum caters events in the private dining rooms on weekdays, weekends, and some holidays. See all (8) Enhance this page - Upload photos! Charging our card for more alcohol and never giving us a receipt. Sofia Richie wore not one, but three dresses for her wedding over the weekend. They were extremely responsive to We had our wedding and reception here and everyone loved it! Your product is great at the Athenaeum (the vendors, the venue it's all beautiful) but it was Jackie and Gina who we bought into. We had questions about the menu but unable to speak with the Chef at the tasting reception after we had specifically been told they'd send him over. One of the absolute best things about TCA is the FOOD! The ladies were excellent in helping with each stage of planning and the day of couldn't have gone any better. A lot of my guests did not even receive an appetizer. The Athenaeum has some pretty strict rules about timing of set-up, take down, cookie tables, etc. From the moment we toured we knew it was the venue for us. counted towards our event minimum unlike the hotels we looked at. I highly recommend the Columbus Athenaeum as a wedding venue! the coordinator we worked with was Jackie. 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. From the stringed lights overhead, to the character of the older building, to the perfectly set tables, it was stunning, elegant, and sophisticated without being stuffy or over the top. The food is exquisite! Gina was great to work with, explained details, asked the right questions, and remained very calm throughout the wedding planning period. By the end of all this, we felt like they were family. It's a pretty venue with great food, but I don't think for the thousands of dollars we spent the service was what it should have been & staff was not up to par and my husband and I should not have had to lift a finger for the $$ spent. From our initial visit to leaving at the end of our reception, everything went so smoothly and beautifully. process. The rehearsal was set and we were trying to find our coordinator, and was able to. We got so many compliments on how unique the space was. You can't go wrong with this venue! Ask these questions and confirm this upfront before you sign the dotted line to ensure your day goes swimmingly. TCA has a pretty long and detailed contract, and they have many rules about anything and everything you could think of, so just make sure you read through everything prior to signing the contract and ask as many questions as you can think of!! The rooms were beautiful and gave us the most gorgeous photos. It was affordable compared to many other venues I saw, but included way more for the money than I expected, and it was BEAUTIFUL. Also, there are a lot of people attending other weddings around, but I will say that I only noticed this one time. We had a lot of difficulty after the wedding. I truly appreciated how smoothly the day went thanks to the aid of the Athenaeum staff. The upstairs galleries hold up to 125 people for standing parties or 60 people for seated reception with a dance floor or 80 people without a dance floor. We had both our ceremony and reception in the Small Theater - it was beautiful! is available. I am sorry, but this person is PAID to be there and she left our reception to be who knows where. We worked with Gina throughout the whole process, and she made sure we had everything we needed and wanted. You will also be given a designated time block for your rehearsal. I am so happy we chose the Columbus Athenaeum for our wedding venue! Text was highlighted and in multiple colors that didn't necessary apply to the questions that I had asked. Everything looked beautiful and it was so nice just being able to enjoy the day without having to worry about anything because we knew we were in good hands! These photos are breathtaking! From the beginning, everything was made easy for us, which is really helpful when planning a wedding and all the overwhelming stress that comes One of the best decisions I have ever made was choosing The Columbus Athenaeum for my wedding venue! Not only is the room absolutely gorgeous, but it was also extremely spacious! We worked with Danielle and she made Gina, As it turns out, Biles purchased the Selfie Leslie dress this April, as well as the wide-fit strappy sandals from Pretty Little Thing that she wore in her rooftop . If you order too much, you can keep unopened beer and wine, but not spirits. I really liked that this venue took care of food & alcohol- even our centerpieces with the package we chose! The Columbus Athenaeum was PERFECT for our wedding ceremony (Priory) and reception (Small Theater). This with the other staff snapping at us for asking questions about where we could put our stuff/move our supplies gives me the impression there isn't good leadership here. Everything was perfect, the food was great, and the initial list of approved vendors was so helpful! The day of the wedding, everything flowed very smoothly. Thank you Thank you Thank you! , answer all questions, and give insights on what works best in the space. We were married in the Priory and had our reception in the Small Theatre. My friend hired a wedding planner, but TCA is so organized that I didnt feel like I even needed one! Our reception ended at 11:00 pm, and we had to be out (and by we, I mean every single person, vendor, decoration, etc.) The manager also scoffed and said "Well we do 100s of weddings to most people just trust us," when I questioned the fact that I was never asked for details on how I wanted centerpieces displayed, etc. Food selection and service was excellent. It was great to have everything in one place - food, alcohol, linens, centerpieces, etc. Do not think that good value means that you will not receive good servicein fact, it was excellent! It wasn't the cheapest, nor the most expensive, but with what we got, it was definitely money well spent!! The food was really delicious - short ribs are where it's AT! inclusive venue! Everything is made right on site and it is so delicious! I chose it because it was very convenient (they helped me plan every little detail) and because it was BEAUTIFUL!!! All in all, if you use this venue, please do, it is great and central location in Columbus. She was a powerhouse and helped create the most beautiful event and gave me everything I needed and wanted. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the venue was and how AMAZING the food tasted!! We also used a florist from TCA recommended florist list. Thank you all so much for making my daughter and her new husbands wedding so wonderful and memorable. 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 chose to have our ceremony in the Priory Room and our reception in the Large Theatre. The reason why we picked 3 stars for this review was the rehearsal and ceremony itself. Absolutely get married here! ), they were constantly around making sure everyone had what they needed, and just very pleasant people to work with. We used TCAs. Both theaters, which accommodate up to 230 guests, flaunt soaring hand-painted ceilings, impressive stages, and dramatic balconies that even the ancient gods would be envious of their beauty. She was always quick to answer questions or and adjustments to time we needed. When we checked out the venue in person, we were sold. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding!! Jackie very helpful and understanding when we were indecisive about our food options. t fit for us. She answered every question I had and was so nice. rts from guests were the dance floor stage in the Large Theatre and the delicious food! Everyone raved about how amazing the food was and how beautiful the venue was. We hand-picked 3 couples to help take decorations/cake/gifts home with them that night, and Ben worked with each to get them loaded out before our deadline. We received many compliments from our guests about the beautiful set up. I'm so very glad I pick to have my reception here. I initially thought it was over-the-top to have potatoes in a martini glass, but people thought it was so cool! She handled the behind the scenes with grace, instructed us with everything we needed and even helped me pull off a huge surprise right in the middle of the reception - a performance by our alumnis marching band! And I was a bit frustrated at a "standard" response when we'd finalized the order for everything (Food, linens, decor, alcohol, etc.)

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