Recent Wedding Trends

Every weekend we see a variety of wedding trends, pinterest favorites and unique decor ideas. Here are just a few that are consistent bride, groom and guest favorites.          

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Linen Inspiration: Staff Favorites Meet Trisha Morris

    Meet Trisha Morris, Event Manager As an Event Manager, Trisha, works with clients throughout the planning process. She loves sitting down with clients at the detail meetings and helping them pick out all the event details. For Trisha, each of these small details helps pull together an entire event. This is Trisha’s favorite linen picture because… The colors [...]

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A Weekend of Weddings

This past weekend we had a house full of wedding guests. The pictures below are from the weddings in the Olympian Ballroom and Oak Room. Each event had totally different color themes but both were beautiful and all the guests had a blast! 

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Linen Inspiration: Staff Favorites Meet Jake Wheeler

Meet Jake Wheeler, Operations Manager As Operations Manager, Jake, is responsible for making sure all client orders have been fulfilled. He also provides us with the male perspective on wedding planning. Jake also has a great sense of humor. (see his explanation below) This is Jake’s favorite linen picture because… The linens, centerpieces and lighting all work together [...]

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Linen Inspiration: Staff Favorites Meet Lori Fiske

Meet Lori Fiske, Customer Relations Manager As Customer Relations Manager, Lori provides responses to our online clients as their first point of contact.  Maintaining proper linen inventories for events and showcasing new linen ideas is also an important role. Fashion obviously dictates linen trends, and thanks to Lori, Columbus Athenaeum brides and grooms are privy to [...]

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New! Liquor License

Simplifying the Purchase of Alcohol for Bridal and Corporate Clients The Columbus Athenaeum, one of Columbus’ premiere wedding, and corporate event facilities, is proud to announce that they are now operating with a liquor license. The decision to acquire a liquor license comes in response to the overwhelming majority of clients who have expressed a [...]

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Historic Masonic Pine Organ

The History of the Masonic Lodge Pipe Organ The era of the Masonic Lodge pipe organ, embracing close to 700 instruments, began in the 1860s. In the religious, ritualistic format of the Masonic movement, the pipe organ made a statement. It was deemed essential to crown the ambiance of the journey through the several chapters [...]

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Valentine’s Day in Columbus

Valentine’s Day is just one day away. Do you have plans for the special day yet? If not, here are a few romantic ideas for you and your loved one. Cards & Gifts American Greetings now offers customizable & printable cards For the Ladies: Flowers, Chocolate, Jewelry, Mani/Pedi, Massage (They are classics for a reason!) For [...]

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Event Spotlight: Amanda & Nick

Amanda & Nick had a beautiful and romantic wedding in our Olympian Ballroom.                       Event Details Room: The Olympian Ballroom Florist: Flowers on Orchard Lane Cake: Michelle Sauer of Sauer Cakes Photography: Red Gallery Photo booth: Shutterbooth Table Number: Ikea Picture Frame for Table Numbers (TOLSBY) 2 [...]

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Enhancement Options

The options pictured below are available as event enhancements with your dinner package. These items give you a “big bang for your buck”. They can easily add color and sparkle to your event without adding any additional cost. Quantity of available enhancements based on specific dinner package selection.               [...]

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