Also as a lot of our guests were coming from out of state, I loved that we were able to host the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception within the same area, so that no one had to travel. I highly recommend the Westin! The Westin is an absolute dream! The whole planning process was a breeze, and the day of our recept Our daughter's wedding ceremony and reception were held here. I was happy to get married there. Luckily, I was a pretty chill bride and chose not to make an issue out of it. They went above and beyond to help my wedding planning team make the day a success. The Westin is a ballroom that could sell itself. We would highly recommend The Westin Columbus for all of your event needs. I literally just sat back and relaxed on my big day. The staff was lovely, the venue is beautiful and the food was truly delicious. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we appreciate it. My mom had worked on various little details to personalize the wedding and Linsey made sure they were all put in the right place. There's no question that the Westin hotel is visually stunning, and the staff is equally incredible. From the hotel rooms to staff everything is perfect! They made us and all our guests feel at home. enue) started just after the normal check-in time they were very helpful. Elite members earn more with bonus points. Although we had a wedding planner, I think if you had your ceremony at the Westin too, you really wouldnt need one! We offer locally sourced and seasonal cuisine to make your special day unforgettable. om. Some other perks for booking at the Westin: The wedding venue is absolutely gorgeous and my guests were blo My husband and I had our wedding there two weeks ago and it was AMAZING! We hired a "day-of" wedding planner just to tie in the loose ends on the actual day which actually was very helpful! We got tons of compliments on the quality of the steak and dinner items as well. He introduce us to a couple that just stopped by as they were celebrating their 10th anniversary. Also, our guests loved that everything was in the same place! The room itself is so beautiful, hardly any extra decor is needed. Not only is the Westin the most beautiful event space in Columbus, but they were so easy to work with as well. mber your guests drinks and are mixing them as soon as they arrive at the bar ( many of my guests commented on this) Also, a special thanks to Camela Jones, who went above and beyond to make our day as beautiful as it was. The venue is a historic hotel, and it has beautiful marble floors and stained-glass windows, as well as a cute balcony and wonderful staff. My husband and I have already said we will do this for our ten year. It's unfortunate that my in laws went through the hasstle of making the baskets and they were probably just thrown away. (after multiple tries) the response always came off SO rude. - Bride and groom get a complimentary suite the night before and night of the wedding. Melissan worked with us diligently and answered all of our countless questions vi Nikki, Thank you for such a flattering review. I cannot think of another place where I would have wanted to have my wedding reception! Linsey Bruce was our coordinator on location for the Westin. Being an out of state bride, the staff at the Westin made planning from across the country so My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Westin 2 weeks ago and we cannot compliant the staff enough! The service was excellent as I said above. Linsey was great to work with from meal choices, to scheduling our tasting on a Saturday even though she had a wedding that day, to working out My husband and I got married on September 1st of this year. I can't imagine how the day would have gone without Anna. Congratulations, My husband and I were very happy with The Westin. There were also so many small details that made the Westin exceptional; for example, during the reception the staff serviced the bridal suite and left us a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered cherries. Our guests and we were treated like royalty, by every staff member. We were also happy that we did the brunch. Linsey Bruce, the event coordinator, is incredible! We looked at many other hotels downtown to have our wedding at and for the price and the elegance of the room, I really dont think you can beat the Westin! The ballroom speaks for itself, it is breathtaking; however, it is the personal service that sets it apart. It was such an incredible day (plus we were able to get triple Marriott rewards points on the weekend!). People are still raving about the food. We worked with Anna, who was a wonderful coordinator. The presidential suite was perfect for me and all my girls to get ready in on the day of the wedding. I couldn't decide if I needed a day of wedding coordinator, but Penny assured me that she would be our coordinator, and I'm so glad I didn't spend the money on someone extra. es as a gift and most staff are very responsive. Most of our guests hailed from the East Coast and they simply couldn't get over how gorgeous the ballroom was at the Westin. I felt nervous because not much was written down. Dates are booking fast, please call today and see if your date is available! I will definitely be staying at The Westin again and would recommend anyone to stay there or celebrate their wedding there! She would wave her hand and said we could do that the last week and she would remind me. Not only was every moment of the reception a dream-come-true, the planning process was an absolutely easy and fun experience. Caitlin was very helpful with the block and all of our guests seemed happy with their rooms! They have a great area for the cocktail hour as well, that is separate from the Ballroom which is a unique atmosphere. I highly recommend the Westin to anyone for any reason. Everyone went so far out of their way to make sure everything was taken care of and we were pleased. the seating chart, letting me rearrange where our seating card table was, giving me advice in just about anything I asked her! ith Natalie truly made the whole experience top notch. It was very important us that our guests experienced a transformation from the ceremony to the reception and that they did not feel like it was "just another hotel wedding." Be prepared for guests to pay for parking over night. Ask for for her! The positives: the ballroom, serving staff (amazing service! The venue speaks for itself- gorgeous, elegant and timeless. - We received so many compliments on the food we served. I would highly recommend getting married at the Westin! From the wedding coordinator (Melissan) to the beautiful ballroom to the service we received all weekend, we couldnt be happier! She returns emails in a timely fashion and is very hands on with her brides and she knows the bridal business in Columbus. Best wedding venue in Columbus! Afterwards there were times when it took a litle longer, but that is expected. It was extremely ornate. The venue on the day of the event was gorgeous and the food was delicious. The Westin was the perfect venue for us. When I would ask specific questions or ask for a request she would say everything word work out. I was relieved at how very clear the set pricing is so NO Surprise up-charges or extras. I think there has been some turnover in coordinators from prior reviews that mentioned poor communication, because Kathy was a gem to work with. The staff was phenomenal. . If you are considering having your wedding/reception at The Westin, I highly recommend! WONDERFUL. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. The decor of the lobby, building and especially the ballroom were amazing. Once we had the food, those concerns flew out the window. The food was delicious/hot and memorable. I was concerned with only having one person tending our bar, but I shouldn't have been. We loved the Westin and would recommend it to anyone in a flash! I can honestly say there is nothing more I would have wanted--we are forever grateful for the Westin and its amazing experience and staff--espcially Linsey and Craig!! Surprised by my experience based on all these great reviews, but my fianc and I decided to take our business elsewhere based on the poor customer service we received from the Westin coordinator. Its the worry free, attention to details, and sparkle that make this place the very best choice, and honestly, there is no competition. The cocktail area is outside the ballroom, and on the balcony, which is a beautiful scene of the hotel and is picture perfect. eautiful! The food was amazing and the service was exceptional. Highly recommended! If you're looking for a beautiful, easy/one-stop-shopping venue the Westin is a great choice! I would recommend the Westin to anyone that is looking for the perfect venue for their wedding. The ballroom is gorgeous and is initially what made us choose the Westin, but that is just a small part of what made our wedding at the Westin amazing. The staff catered to our needs and made sure everything looked exactly what we had in mind. the whole place. Thanks Westin and Melissan for making the day so special!!! We worked with Michael who was so accommodating and helpful. Our reception was in the Grand Ballroom and it was so beautiful, this is a room that does not require much decoration! You have an extremely happy/loyal customer for life!! She did it all! We could not have asked for things to go smoother! My fianc and I did not feel good about giving them our money and the uncertainty of having to spend the next year with someone that difficult to work with. The grand ball room is beautiful, in its own right, so I also found it nice that decorating with flowers/table numbers, details etc. I loved my wedding at the Westin! The ballroom was put together so beautifully without having to worry about a thing on the day of. In addition, the venue was one of the few hotel venues that included the alcohol in the food price. We evaluated a number of potential venues and from the beginning the Westin really stood out. We sure did, and our guests still rave about their experiences there as well. The ballroom was classy, elegant, and so b My wedding was October 2021 and there are not enough words to describe how incredible this venue was. and suggestions from previous outstanding venues. We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together! This is not your typical "wedding food" it was delicious. On the day of the wedding, she took on everything so that myself and my future husband could relax with our friends and family. The Westin Columbus, combined with our other vendors gave me and my husband the perfect wedding day! The wait staff and the kitchen staff were fantastic. l and was super responsive whether by email or phone. The standard rooms are pretty small. We held our bridal shower and wedding reception at The Westin Columbus. The transitions from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception were seamless. The staff professionalism was unsurpassed. We worked with Michael and he was very helpful. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved. and we overall had a splendid experience. We asked them so many questions from what sequence works best for the reception to cancelling a room for one of our guests. Their chef/kitchen provided a delicious meal and I got so many compliments saying that it was some of the best food at a wedding reception that they ever had. This venue is a fairy tale, and there are not enough words that can express how happy we were with our decision in choosing The Westin. They were there with us every step of the way, and worked with us on every possible thing we needed all the way through our special night. Still I could not believe how beautiful it looked the day of the wedding. all my i's dotted and t's crossed. They take care of it for you and it's all very elegant. When you add to that there is incredible service, it is a total win. I felt like she took the time to get to know us and help us plan a day that was My husband and I recently got married at the Westin Columbus. I cannot rave enough about the Westin hotel and its impeccable staff. I would recommend this to any bride/groom. wn away by the beauty! The choice was not easy but the peppercorn crusted filet melted in your mouth and the sun dried tomato pesto salmon was so meaty. The Westin's grand ballroom is an unbelievable room. ything I'd hoped they'd be. Penny, Anna, Lauren, and Camela were all very helpful during our year+ planning process. They went above and beyond to make our wedding weekend so special. While the staff has has a lot of turnover in the last year since we originally signed our contract, the wedding came out perfect. Camela Jones, the wedding coordinator/specialist is second to none. Everyone says that something is bound to go wrong at your weddi Everything was wonderful, the food, the staff, the ballroom, the hotel rooms. Natalie and Melissan, By clicking 'Request Quote', I agree to The Knot's, Get Our Wedding Planner App On Your Mobile Device. h the marble floors, the gold archways, the windows, and high ceilings, it is superior to any venue we explored. It was a pleasure getting to know you over the past few months. f Linsey Bruce all of our rooms were properally reserved, clean and very comfortable. and in the end the only vendor I had a problem with was the one that was New York based! The Westin Columbus Grand Ballroom totally fit the bill. All of inquiries were answered very promptly (1 - 3 days) prior to the wedding. We truly could not have asked for a better experience. We did the ceremony and reception here. I was raised in Columbus, but have lived in Manhattan for almost the past decade. They went above and beyond catering to our needs and the event team: Craig Temblay and Linsey Bruce are wonderful/so easy to work with! We had lots of food options(cheese/meat station & late night snacks), and from what we had time to eat was amazing, and the guests loved it too! 4) The food was great, they go out of their way to season to the taste of the bride and groomwe like flavor and they delivered the Prime Rib was the best I have ever had ! (and we toured at least 15 reception venues) The staff were VERY professional, friendly, and we had the same people for our rehearsal dinner, reception, and brunch the next morning which made it easy and personable. Thank you so much for allowing us to do so. On the actual day, Linsey and the banquet staff moved with our DJ and speech time. The wedding coordinator was also nowhere to be found until right before the wedding or during the reception. equallywed She put me at ease the first time I met her and made sure the reception ran smoothly. westin weddingwire supporting us each and every step of the way.