The Blackwell

, but she really went above and beyond that day to make sure we were satisfied. Every interaction leading up to the wedding day was also handled very professionally and punctually. We could not have asked for a better experience from all the staff from the venue. The front desk, the housekeeping, the bartenders, everyone involved contributed to an amazing experience. Chef David Heckathorn created a one-of-kind menu based off a simple questionnaire of our background. He really blended Asian and Mexican cuisine together to make a unique and flavorful dinner. The presentation and service were outstanding as well. The Blackwell really helped make our venue a one-stop shop for most of our vendor needs. It also helped that most of our party and guests were huge Buckeye fans and alums. We could not have asked for a better experience from start to finish. It was a little expensive and we did go a little over budget, but we feel the value of the level of service, the quality of the experience, and just the convenience of having most of our needs met by the Blackwell (venue, catering, lodging, planning, etc) was well worth what we paid. If Allison is your catering manager, and Chef Heckathorn is creating your menu, we would highly recommend this venue.

e throughout the entire planning process. She had helpful hints that worked with couples in the past and she was very hands on the day of our wedding. She kept checking in on myself and the groom to see if we needed anything, making sure our food came out on time, making sure that each member of the wedding party knew when and where they had to be. I cannot stress enough that our day would not have been as perfect as it was without Allison and the Blackwell! Highly recommended!!!

I was connected with the quite talented Allison Saulino, Catering Sales Manager, who attended to every detail related to the event beginning to end. We elected a package. When you consider fees associated with rental of venue, tables, chairs, linens and everything else, it is well worth it. The menu for the event is custom designed specifically for the bride and groom by Blackwell's Executive Chef, Daniel Heckathorn inspired by their personal history. No two events will have the same menu... Chef is responsive if you have other ideas or tweaks and works collaboratively with the family to make sure it reflects the individuality of the bride and groom. He is just wonderful to work with. With regards to the preparations, Ms. Saulino is exceptionally skilled. She is responsive to questions and thorough. She walks you through EVERYTHING. You will have a full understanding of what your event will look like. Day of: You will know what is happening and it will be managed. At this point the facility has reached out to your vendors and deliveries coordinated. The "details" are on their radar with the intent for you to start enjoying your families for the "Big Day"! You will be walked through anything that absolutely needs your attention. They have this. Execution: This was amazing. I was hoping for a nice event. I was awed by the execution, and I knew what to expect! The event was perfectly paced, the service staff attentive and the food was better than at the tasting. Nothing was left undone or forgotten. They absolutely made the process as stress-free as wedding planning can get.

t up a tour of the facility. Everything from banquet rooms, to suites, and menus were covered, and all items in between. We were even given "swag bags", and they validated our valet parking. A comprehensive information packet was given to us to review, and were on our way. The contract was easy to read, and was covered by Allison with us, and she answered every question we presented. The dinner tasting was scheduled at our convenience, and was one of the most awesome experiences, we encountered. The chef went over every item we ultimately selected, and the presentation was fabulous! They were so attentive to detail, and made individual modifications to appease both the bride and groom. The timelines leading up to the wedding were followed, and executed flawlessly. The coordinators, (while knowledgeable) weren't overbearing, and worked with our family coordinator well. The day of the wedding, everyone from the staff, were where they were supposed to be, and ensured we and our bridal party were as well. The wedding was a huge success, and we are still getting calls, texts and emails stating the same. The food was delicious, hot and PLENTIFUL in portions. The appetizers were delicious (so we were told, ours were set at our table setting, prior to dinner). Kudos to the bartending staff as well, I heard the drinks were "top shelf" and no shortage of alcohol when requested. Even the event staff was efficient and highly effective, and very polite and professional. If not for our photographer taking photos inside the venue, they would have had the room converted from wedding to reception in about 30 minutes (they allotted for one hour). Finally, the staff and coordinators were exemplary in their service, attention to detail and professionalism. I highly recommend this hotel and banquet room to any and all engaged couples looking for the perfect venue to celebrate their auspicious occasion! Thank you again and again!

re every detail, including personal needs, were taken care of. We couldn't of asked for a better location for the wedding and reception!

ately to any question I had and made my wedding ideas come true! Chef crafted the yummiest dinner menu that our guests are still talking about and the waiters & waitresses were so helpful and attentive while dinner was being served. I honestly cannot recommend the Blackwell enough. I recommend this venue to any bride who is shopping for a wedding venue. You will not be disappointed!

as the best, she made sure we were taken care of, as well as all our family. The personalized menu was delicious and so thoughtful. Thanks so much to everyone at the Blackwell fo making our day perfect.

ur wedding day was stess free. Our guests really enjoyed the ceremony and reception and we got so many compliments on our menu. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone.

s eager to problem solve in a way that worked with CDC guidelines and our wishes. The venue was not only pristine but also updated and beautiful. We were able to have options on where we wanted our ceremony to take place and have a backup plan for rain. We worked with Michaela throughout the majority of our planning and as our date became closer we also worked with Melodie. Michaela has obviously been through this process many times before as she is organized, professional, supportive, and especially kind. Both women treated us like their top priority in every conversation, email, meeting, and even video chat when the physical meeting wasn’t timely. When we arrived at the hotel to the minute we left, the amenities and care every single staff member took with our family was beyond what we expected. Not one individual had any issues and every aspect of the day was carefully thought out and planned. We were offered every accommodation we could have dreamed of and more. We have run into complications with the university and our postponed reception date however with the help of the Michaela and Melodie even this situation has been stress free so far.

en asked but also respected my decisions on how I wanted the event to go. They were very reasonably priced and were willing to work with us to keep things in budget. We wanted to get married here to show all our friends and family why we love Ohio State so much and ended up getting so much more. It was so nice to have hair and make up, pictures, ceremony, reception and a hotel all in one location. I would highly recommend using the Blackwell for you wedding!

the first wedding coordinator leave, and when she left, we didn't have all our final paperwork like we should have gotten. Also that when we got a new coordinator we saw so many more people that were helping with our wedding, such as, the ballroom coordinator and the catering specialist, that we never saw with our first one, looking back that was weird not to have met them any earlier. There were a few things that I noticed that they said they were going to put the tables in different places (and it was written on both of our final copies) but on the wedding day, they were in the wrong place. Which bummed my husband and I out because you didn't know where the cake was or the coffee station, and it brought the party outside of the ballroom which we didn't want. Amanda was great, not sure what happened but she wasn't supposed to be there during the wedding but my husband and I were really happy that she was because she made everything smooth.

ot only tasted amazing but it was also creative, definitely not something you see at every event you go to. I would highly recommend this venue as it is not only beautiful but the staff was very friendly and professional. The Catering Manager, Jaime, was extremely attentive and easy to work with. You get the whole package with this venue!

sn’t miss a thing and has great response time to emails! She is amazing! She also worked together with me on the timeline. It’s important for all vendors to be on the same page. Jaime goes the extra mile and takes extra effort to make sure the couple’s day goes off perfectly! Also the lead Chef specially coordinated our couple’s meal by asking things like what they ate on their first date etc.! What a special touch! The Blackwell is very scenic for on-site portraits! There is no need to go off-site! It is perfectly surrounded by the beautiful OSU campus scenery. The Blackwell has a solid back up plan for ceremonies in the event of rain. I highly recommend the Blackwell for any wedding or event!

tasty/interesting foods for our guests. My Columbus Bridal Soiree was a huge hit at this location! Jamie helped me and reassured me during the entire planning process and I love her passion and professionalism for the business!! I even booked a couple there for a wedding this past August and things went off with a hitch for the wedding too. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THE BLACKWELL!!! I'm telling you!

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nd communication were promptly answered. The cocktail area with a grand piano and ballroom were set up perfectly and flowed beautifully. The food was delicious with a custom menu developed by the chef catering to the bride and grooms favorite foods and flavors. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The weekend was perfect!

t set up and take down .I was very happy working with Jaimie the wedding coordinator .She is clearly passionate about her job.Words cannot begin to express Jaimie’s personality and work ethic .She is accommodative,understanding ,diligent ,efficient ,thoughtful and passionate.Her responsiveness was quick and timely .Having our wedding at the Blackwell was like having the wedding of the century.The food was amazing and all the staff members were very nice .l highly recommend the Blackwell for a stress free and fun wedding experience . Thank you Jaime!!

tion and I would not change one thing! Their onsite coordinator Jaime is amazing and made the whole process completely stress free. Anytime we met she was prompt with follow-ups and ensured that our vision came to light. Jaime is truly a professional with an eye to detail. She and her team completely setup everything-we did not have to do a thing. The chef was incredible and what we really enjoyed is that he has you fill out a survey about yourself as a couple about your likes, dislikes and also to learn about the couple themselves. He then tailors the whole meal to you. We love micro brews, and Gastro pub type food and wanted good food with a twist. He delivered with the BEST beer brined chicken with Mac and cheese, as well as the best steak I have possibly ever had (I’m comparing to even Hyde Park). I also love cheese so he did a salad with Brie crostini. Our guests raves about our food, as well has how great The Blackwell is. Everyone from the valet to front desk to bartenders and servers were truly phenomenal. I had the misfortune of getting sick and also losing my voice the night before. When I had to call the front desk the day of for something, I was delivered about 10 minutes later a whole box of teas to help soothe my throat. They truly do a great job and and want to ensure their guests are taken care of. Another perk is that like many hotels the bride and groom get the hotel room for the wedding night complimentary. This is usually a Suite, however even better is that if available they upgrade you to the Presidential Suite. This made getting ready so nice, as it has full kitchen and living room and 1.5 baths. I loved being able to have my bridal party, Mom, mother in law and other family members with me the day of getting ready. They have space for the guys to get ready as well in a nice room with a tv and everything a guy would like. If you are looking for a venue where the food is amazing, the staff is 5 star and you can sit back and relax and just enjoy your special day this is it!

ly and family, friends, and other vendors have told us how nice everyone at the Blackwell was to work with. After a little snafu in the beginning of our planning we were unsure, but Jaime and her team more than made up for it. One of the servers even made sure to bring this hungry bride her ice cream after being called to throw the bouquet. Thank you all for making our day perfect! XO

least 10 different venues. Big, small, indoor, outdoor... you name it. When we found The Blackwell, it just felt like everything clicked for us. For starters, Madison Martin is worth her weight in GOLD. She is hands down the best asset and perk to hosting your wedding at The Blackwell! She held my hand every step of the way, and helped me with every decision. She connected me to the majority of my vendors as well, all of whom I loved. We also absolutely loved having our ceremony, reception, and hotel block all in the same place. This was a HUGE perk for us! The Blackwell made everything effortless. They listened to every detail, and gave us the wedding of our dreams. From decor to the amazing food, you absolutely cannot go wrong at the Blackwell!

mended were perfect and made our day beautiful! The outdoor ceremony ran very smoothly and looked super elegant. The cocktail hour and reception was perfect. Our guests were excited about the food and drinks- it was all great. The chef at The Blackwell made sure our food tasted and looked exactly how we envisioned. I would highly recommend using The Blackwell as a site for a ceremony and/or reception. The staff was phenomenal and the rooms were perfect for our guests.

sy to work with and easy to communicate with throughout the planning process! We also held our farewell brunch here the day following the wedding, which turned out to be great!

xt morning! Great price for such a nice hotel!

mails within minutes! The staff had the Blackwell took such good care of my guests that I even received thank you cards from some of them after the wedding! Its a perfect location, close to downtown, with an airport shuttle, and the best part is, your guests don't have to leave after the night is over! They simply head up to their rooms! The food is AMAZING! And the chef makes sure the day is exactly as planned! Its a perfect place for your perfect day!

s so they could stay right there after the wedding. The ceremony space and reception were beautiful, and the staff was very attentive throughout the whole event. The food was amazing! Many times wedding food is just so-so, but at the Blackwell the food will taste as great on the day of your wedding as it did at your food tasting. Our guests were all happy with their dinner choices as well as the food at cocktail hour. We had a small bump in the road when the venue changed wedding coordinators unexpectedly, but the new coordinator, Madison, stepped in quickly and was very helpful and went over details with us many times before the big day. She also accepted my extensive document of instructions with a smile and made sure everything ran smoothly. The suite where we stayed Saturday (and I stayed Friday night) was enormous and perfect for getting ready before the ceremony. I would highly recommend the Blackwell to anyone looking for a venue in Columbus!

and called her a lot and she didn't seem to mind! The room was set up exactly as I imagined it, it was gorgeous. The Blackwell raised the head table, had chair covers, uplights, and big floral centerpieces. The Blackwell did all of our set up and clean up for us so I didn't have to worry about it. The food was really good - and so was the bar! Also included in your night is the Presidential suit which is a really nice touch.It's huge and the bathroom is really luxurious. The room was great for our wedding night and for getting ready with the bridal party. We were very happy to have chosen the Blackwell for our reception. Go Bucks!

ovided great customer service from our first interaction to after the wedding. The staff who worked our ceremony and reception were extremely respectful and friendly with the staff. The food was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS and we received a lot of compliments from our guests. We used their pastry chef for our cake and it was the best wedding cake we've had in several years. I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things for The Blackwell. I was a very stress-free bride and that's exactly what I wanted. I knew everything was going to be taken care of and it was.

ms for receptions and although they are perhaps lacking a bit of character in comparison to other venues, the staff is exceptional and the range of services the Blackwell has made our wedding weekend events special. Our wedding block here and the other events we held here such as the Bachelorette Party in suites and the Wedding Brunch were phenomenal. We had everything we needed. We were allowed to bring in outside food to the bachelorette party, but the Blackwell food at the wedding brunch was fantastic. There were 2 omelet bar chefs, a nice touch. And renting the Ohio State Buckeye Bus as our wedding shuttle was great. Marisa Tom, the Wedding Coordinator, bent over backwards for us at every challenge. Highly satisfied.

ponsive to calls and emails whenever we had questions. The personal touches during the entire weekend really made the event special. As the bride and groom we were able to stay in the presidential suite free of charge. We had a tray of chocolate covered strawberries, a cheese plate and a bottle of champagne waiting for us in the room after the event. The staff boxed up two slices of wedding cake and had those waiting for us in the room so we could actually enjoy this after everything was over, etc. The entire event ran smoothly and many of our guests raved about what a great time they had at the reception. Additionally, the food was great and the bar service was top notch!

ded to all of them in a timely manner. There were a lot of small, personal touches that were very helpful and nice. For example, the Presidential Suite is complimentary the night of the wedding, as long as it is available. This was such a wonderful room! We also reserved it for Friday night so it allowed me a place to stay the night before but then also gave the ladies a place to get ready the day of the wedding. That worked really well. Also, as the ceremony was about to begin, Blackwell staff took the box of envelopes and gifts up to the suite for us so that they weren't sitting out unwatched and then it was also waiting in our room for us. It's nice that none of my family had to worry about doing that. The staff also left my new hubby and I a small plate of cheese, chocolate covered strawberries, a bottle of Champagne, and a note of congratulations in our suite the night of our wedding. What a nice touch to end the evening! We also loved that we were able to change the location of our ceremony from inside the ballroom to outside underneath their tailgating tent less than 48 hours before our wedding. We saw that the weather was going to be gorgeous and asked the coordinator if we could move the ceremony outside and it was no problem! She said they just need at least 24 hours notice. Some other venues we had interviewed needed a one week notice to change from outside to inside, so our last minute change being accommodated was great! The service at the wedding was fantastic and the food was great! We had no complaints on any part of the planning process or the execution of our wedding day. The only thing that wasn't quite as planned was that we wanted the sides of the tent to be completely rolled up and they weren't. They were just tied open, but it wasn't a big a deal. Our day couldn't have been more perfect!

vely to plan a cohesive, fun, wedding that went off without a hitch. She was even able to arrange getting Buckeye Donuts for a late night snack. The little extras the Blackwell provides to the bride and groom are just fabulous as well. The complimentary presidential suite (which has 2 bathrooms!), bride and groom strawberries, and champagne are just to name a few. They treated me like a princess.

we had a unique dynamic with our wedding in that the grooms family is located in Venezuela and many of our guests would be coming in from various countries. That created a logistics nightmare because we needed to get our guests from the airport to the venue. The Blackwell is very accommodating to your personal needs. They ran a shuttle service for us and it worked out beautifully. Everything, and I mean every minute detail, was executed perfectly. Rachel Remy of the Blackwell is both professional and creative and fun to work with. We had a lot of extra details to attend to and Rachel saw to it that not one thing was out of place or missed. We had our rehearsal dinner at the Blackwell, firstly because of logistics, it kept our guests at the same place they would be staying, but we had an amazing space with beautiful views, delicious buffet and excellent wait staff. Our guests stayed at the Blackwell and the service, selection of rooms and rooms were all top notch. Our reception was at the Blackwell and we were able to utilize the plaza level lounge area for our cocktail hour even using the baby grand piano for a jazz pianist to entertain our guests. We used both indoor and outdoor spaces. The bar was situated so that our out of town guests could get a clear view of the "OSU Horseshoe" which was fun for out of towners. The cocktail hour appetizers were executed beautifully and they were delicious. The staff, again, very professional and courteous. I might add that the bride eats gluten free and they made sure she had gluten free options. The reception itself was beautiful. I dont need to say more, each and every detail was attended to and the wedding planner, Rachel, was on site making sure everything ran smoothly. I might add that the Blackwell was the only venue we visited that would have the planner on site the night of the event. That is huge when it comes to peace of mind. Our cake was gorgeous, we met with the baker and presented a picture and it looked exactly like our vision and was delicious. We had a wonderfully done tasting and it was hard to choose, they have many delicious options that are presented lovely. The meal we chose was amazing and our guests raved about the food. Rachel had many great ideas as to placement of things and our reception was set up just perfectly. We also had our breakfast buffet for the wedding party the next morning at the Blackwell and again, it was delicious food and a lovely presentation with courteous and professional wait staff. I have NOTHING but great things to say about the Blackwell and I would not have even thought of it had it not been for a fellow coworker at OSUMC that suggested it. It's kind of a hidden diamond as part of the OSU campus. They provide valet parking and for out of town guests it was fun for them to see the OSU area/campus. The Blackwell sits on the edge of campus, Lane Avenue, so it's a beautiful area with many photography options. The Blackwell is a 5 star hotel, however, if they werent already...they would still be getting my 5 stars. They made our wedding just super fabulous.

s or concerns addressed. When we first signed the contract with The Blackwell, Blair was the coordinator. A few months before the wedding, Rachel, Blair’s previous assistant, took over as the main coordinator as Blair moved on to a different venue. The transition was seamless. We had a very nice and delicious tasting with the chef there to explain the food and answer any questions while Rachel went through a rundown of our day. Before meeting with Rachel, my ideas were very scattered in my head but as she asked questions, she helped me organize and develop what I truly wanted relieving a lot of stress. The day of, everything was perfect! I had no worries as The Blackwell handles all deliveries, set up, and timing issues. Everything was perfect! The food was amazing, all my décor was exactly where I imagined it, and we had a nacho cheese fountain for a late night snack. We received so many compliments! Everything was perfect!

g and accommodations for our guests. The service throughout the planning months leading up to the wedding was excellent. We were amazed and extremely satisfied with the prompt responses from the wedding planner, her ability to understand what we wanted for the entire evening, the hotel accommodations and staff in helping our guests reserve rooms, the discount they provided our guests,and the upgrade for the parents of the bride and groom. The food was absolutely over the top delicious and we received many compliments from our guests about it and the service overall. The staff throughout the evening and weekend was very attentive and went out of their way to serve us. The venue itself is gorgeous and they only do one wedding per night so that means we had the entire 2nd floor reception area for our party. This made it so much more intimate and personal. The guest rooms/accommodations were fabulous and high end and very reasonable for Columbus with the discount they provide. Once again out guests commented on how wonderful everything was. Our daughter and son in law told us it was everything they dreamed of for their wedding and we couldn't have been happier with everything. We wish we could do it again! We highly recommend the Blackwell for weddings!

lf is beautiful and the staff worked with us on every single detail to bring our vision to life. We heard from so many people that our wedding was one of the most beautiful they'd ever been to! We took pride in that after all the planning and dedication of the Blackwell staff. They were so professional and we never worried about a thing!

through our planning but that did not change the level of service received. When it came down to the wedding day I did not have to worry about a thing! The Blackwell staff set everything up as I had imagined as if they were in my heads. The food was outstanding and my guests are still talking about it! The Blackwell doesn't charge you for every little detail trying to squeeze all of your money. The former coordinator Blaire and new coordinator Rachel made me feel like my wedding was most important on their agenda. I didn't feel like just another client. I highly recommend this venue. I honestly don't have one bad thing to say!

so very impressed by the service of the staff and the overall feel of the Blackwell!

king) were not only amazing to work with, but in my mind were included wedding planners! They were always fast to the reply, inputted great ideas, and most importantly made the day run as smooth as can be! Special touches were added everywhere- from sending up strawberry's and champagne to our room at night to including thanksgiving, christmas, and valentines day cards! They had an event 6 months before our wedding that was essentially a mock wedding for all couples having a wedding that year. It was a great way to taste their delicious food, see the room laid out like a wedding, and get some great ideas. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. WORTH EVERY PENNY!!