The Westin Great Southern Columbus

nators were available to answer questions quickly. Any ask was met with “sure, no problem we can do that” which made the planning process so much more fun. The staff on the day-of were also amazing, so professional and attentive! Guests are still telling us how it was the best meal and appetizers they’ve ever had at a wedding and how smoothly the bars ran. We had been guests at Westin weddings before and knew it’d be great but the day truly exceeded our expectations. I would absolutely recommend the Westin for anyone’s dream wedding.

om start to finish, everything was flawless, and we couldn't be more grateful for their dedication to making our day perfect. The staff at the Westin went above and beyond in making both us and our guests feel welcomed. We've heard from numerous people how friendly, attentive, and courteous the entire team was throughout the weekend. The hotel itself is a true gem—classic, elegant, and timeless, with a charm that set the perfect backdrop for our celebration. The cocktail area and ballroom were absolutely stunning, and every detail was thoughtfully arranged. The food and drinks were top-notch, and the hospitality was exceptional. It was clear that the Westin's team is committed to delivering an unforgettable experience, and they certainly did just that for us. We also appreciated how seamlessly everything came together—thanks to Chelsea's expert coordination and communication. She was always prompt in answering our questions and worked beautifully with all of our vendors, especially our day-of coordinator, to ensure every detail was taken care of. If you're looking for a luxurious, stress-free wedding experience in Columbus, we cannot recommend the Westin Great Southern enough. It truly exceeded our expectations in every way, and we are so grateful to have celebrated our special day there. You won't regret choosing this incredible venue!

ll second to none. We primarily worked with Chelsea and she made the process so effortless. She listened to our requests, put many worries to rest, and she answered all of our questions. She was very responsive over email and a helpful set of hands the day of. All of the other staff members were extremely helpful as well. We had everything served and it all came out in a very timely manner. From the lobby staff to the servers, everyone was always kind and helpful. Having our food catered through the Westin was so easy and most importantly so delicious. The food tasting was such a fun experience and there were so many good options. So many of our guests made it a point to let us know how good their food was. Having our wedding at the Westin was so special because of the convenience as well. All of our guests could stay there and there are great restaurants/bars all in walking distance. In many ways felt like we had the hotel all to ourselves. We really liked how the entire second floor was ours the whole weekend. From the cocktail hour space to the rooms, and of course the ballroom. We truly cannot say enough good things about our wedding experience with the Westin. It could not have been more perfect. We couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate our big day.

she was always quick to respond and very helpful. The entire hotel staff was top notched and made our experience amazing. I felt as tho the entire hotel was ours!! Elsie also was excellent during the entire set up process. Bartenders were efficient and friendly as was the serving staff! Bridal suite was steps from the reception hall and perfect for a refresher if needed. Front desk was quick to help with any issues and very accommodating to our quests! Food was excellent! All around a great experience and I would highly recommend this venue! It’s also absolutely beautiful!

yone told us our wedding was the best ever and thats because of the Westin!!

and unforgettable. From the impeccable service, Chelsea's attention to detail and professionalism were truly commendable. Thank you, Chelsea, for making the wedding a dream come true. The Westin exceeded all expectations as a wedding venue, with its breathtaking ambiance, and spacious ballroom, and we everyone loved the food. Conveniently located with additional amenities, The Westin is an ideal choice for couples seeking an elegant and memorable wedding celebration. Highly recommended.

ng day photography. He loves his profession and it shows in his work! Thank you Vitaliy!

but the bridal suite was the perfect size to get ready in!

ders, and employees were so nice. Everyone of our guest have said it was the best wedding the have been to in a long time! Totally worth all the money!

the amenities were unmatched. Several items like gold chargers, candles and an easel came with the event as an option, with limitless other ways to make the venue fit our dream wedding. Caitlin, our planner, worked with us for a year, answering questions, updating information, etc. We couldn’t have asked for someone more accommodating and patient. In addition to Caitlin, the rest of the staff was incredibly kind and detail oriented, flipping our 200+ ceremony to a beautiful reception hall in one hour and keeping everything running smoothly all night long and into the next day when we had a goodbye brunch. We couldn’t recommend this venue enough.

h the entire process. The ballroom was classy, elegant, and so beautiful! 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. If you are considering having your wedding/reception at The Westin, I highly recommend!

band and both of our parents the up most priority on and before our wedding day. INCREDIBLE venue, service, wedding coordinating & staff! WELL DONE WESTIN

ating. Melissan in particular was very responsive and was an enormous help in the months leading up to the event. She truly went above and beyond and we could not be more thankful for her help!

licious. I had more than one person tell me it is the best food they've ever had a wedding. I loved having the Westin as our venue.

ith us diligently and answered all of our countless questions via email and phone, making sure everything was as perfect as it could be for the big day. We also had the opportunity to taste the menu with our parents in the fall before the wedding, as well as meet with Melissan to go over last minute details a few weeks before. Elsie, as well as the two banquet captains (Dessa and Surafael), were so helpful and are fantastic at their jobs! The Westin made sure all guests received their welcome bags, decorations and seating were set up as we requested, and went above and beyond (Ex- taking gifts and cards to the safe in our room, cleaning up our gold confetti exit, early check-in for the bridal party, helping us take decorations upstairs earlier in the week, giving my husband and I a few trays of appetizers to munch on after the ceremony, and staffing the whisky bar for our late night). We truly could not have asked for a better experience. I never imagined having our wedding at a hotel, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. The transitions from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception were seamless. It was such an incredible day (plus we were able to get triple Marriott rewards points on the weekend!). We 1000% recommend the Westin, as well as Melissan and her team to anyone considering a wedding in Columbus. Incredible experience!

turned. Of course the ballroom/venue is gorgeous but working with Natalie truly made the whole experience top notch. Ask for for her!

with Natalie who was terrific and made everything super easy. She was super responsive and helped us with everything throughout the process. The venue on the day of the event was gorgeous and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend this venue. Also, our guests loved that everything was in the same place!

e the experience as stress free as possible. And the food is amazing! We have had so many compliments. We are so grateful to Natalie and all of the Westin staff who helped to make our wedding a dream come true!!

id a fantastic job with setting up the room exactly how I imagined it (plus even a little better). The food was delicious - we had the goat cheese chicken and filet mignon. Everything was cooked to perfection. The drinks at the bar with strong, so you really get your money's worth :) The ballroom is just so stunning, I really feel like it's the best looking venue in the city! would recommend 100%!!

talie for the majority of the planning and she was absolutely incredible. We met twice before the wedding to talk through the details and she answered countless emails with lots of questions. The day could not have went better and the Westin staff was fantastic, both at the hotel overall and those working the event. We were very happy with the food (steak and goat cheese stuffed chicken) and the alcohol (we did the highest package). The only thing that was just okay were the appetizers. It was very important to us that there was not much waiting around for food- and this was perfect for the evening. We also had our guests meet us at the hotel bar the Friday before the wedding. The staff was great there. We had 60+ rooms reserved at the hotel for out of town guests. Caitlin was very helpful with the block and all of our guests seemed happy with their rooms!

dors prefer working there, that is how catering the staff is to your EVERY need. I had someone asking me if everything was perfect every 5 minutes, someone who turned down the heat for me if it was too hot, someone to hand me a drink every time my hand was empty! We were told more times than we could count by guests that our wedding was the most elegant and classiest wedding they had ever attended!

end of my wedding. I have celiac disease and Melissan and her team were able to accommodate my 100% gluten-free wedding, I never got sick! They went above and beyond to help my wedding planning team make the day a success. From the waiter who just waited on my husband and I to the bartender that kept extra of my signature drink so I could enjoy it throughout the night and the concierge service to my room, thank you!!

The wedding venue is absolutely gorgeous and my guests were blown away by the beauty! Thanks Westin and Melissan for making the day so special!!!

ding came out perfect. On the day of the wedding my stomach was really upset (nerves and getting over a bug). When I didn't touch my dinner, the chef and multiple staff came to check on me to make sure everything was ok and even brought me a fresh plate to my room at the end of the night. The presidential suite was perfect for me and all my girls to get ready in on the day of the wedding. The ballroom is absolutely gorgeous and doesn't need a lot to dress it up. All of our guests were gushing about how beautiful everything was. Wouldn't change a thing!

gem to work with. Every email was addressed within a day and the staff was all very friendly to us and our guests. I was not super into wedding planning and having at the Westin made it SO easy - having a day of coordinator makes sure all the details the day of were managed without me even having to notice. We got tons of compliments on the quality of the steak and dinner items as well. If you're looking for a beautiful, easy/one-stop-shopping venue the Westin is a great choice!

the staff at the Westin made planning from across the country so easy. Mainly, Natalie Wares was an absolute dream to work with. On the day of the wedding, she took on everything so that myself and my future husband could relax with our friends and family. We dropped off boxes of decorations and candy/jars for our candy table and she put together EVERYTHING just as we had discussed. If anything went wrong, we were completely unaware as the whole day was perfect to us! 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. They made everything so incredibly easy!

en care of and we were pleased. Penny Drumm was more than we could possibly of asked for in a wedding manager! Our florist forgot to bring our toss bouquet so Penny scrounged up some flowers and made one herself! She also saved us hors d'oeuvres and drinks from our cocktail hour so we could try them when we arrived to the reception! The bar staff was perfection! They were so pleasant and fun to have around! My mom even ended up pulling them to the dance floor for a second! After dinner the head chef came out and talked to us to be sure that we were happy with the food! Our room was amazing and clean! We could not have asked for things to go smoother! We keep trying to come up with another event that we could have at the Westin because it was such a joy!

stin stood out as the most elegant venue we looked at. Working with Penny was so easy, she was so organized and confident even when I was stressed! She responded to emails and questions throughout planning process quickly and was always willing to meet if we needed to. 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. Having our hotel, ceremony, and reception all in one place made everything so simple, especially because I was worried it would be a snowy day (it ended up being 60 degrees and sunny!) I think we ended up saving quite a bit of money since we didn't need to book lots of extras (hotel room, transportation, brunch the next day, etc). I can't recommend the staff and the Westin enough as a wedding venue!

ided plenty of space for me and all ten of my bridesmaids to get ready in. I was most impressed with how attentive the staff was. We held a brunch at the Westin the next morning and they had moved some of the centerpieces to the brunch tables without me even asking- very impressed that they thought to do this! I would recommend the Westin to anyone that is looking for the perfect venue for their wedding.

our wedding at the Westin amazing. The planning process with Penny was great; she responded quickly and was patient with all of our questions and requests. The food was cooked perfectly and on par with high-end restaurants, and the staff was so nice and extremely detail oriented. Also the bridal suite is beautiful and provides the perfect backdrop for getting ready photos and videos. I would highly recommend getting married at the Westin!

I would highly recommend Penny Drumm and the Westin

om we loved. She was prompt with email responses and was on top of every little detail - down to drink stirrers and dance floor flip flop placement. Most of our guests hailed from the East Coast and they simply couldn't get over how gorgeous the ballroom was at the Westin. We highly recommend not going with the uplighting and letting the gorgeous natural light pour into the room. The pictures were stunning and it added to the romantic feeling and our color scheme of gold and blush pink. The service was unbeatable, the food was actually delicious (which never happens at weddings), and at the end of the night the guests could simply take an elevator back to their hotel room. We loved the Westin and would recommend it to anyone in a flash!

nd she was absolutely amazing along with the rest of the staff there. They made us and all our guests feel at home. They went above and beyond to make our wedding weekend so special. We can't thank them enough! :)

ith went out of there way to make sure we had everything we needed and made us feel special. We worked with Anna, who was a wonderful coordinator. I live in Chicago and we largely communicated through email. Anna kept track of every single detail and executed everything perfectly. I can't imagine how the day would have gone without Anna. 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 also loved the venue and really appreciated that everything was in one location.

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azing service!), they surprise you with comfy mr and mrs bathrobes as a gift and most staff are very responsive. I also loved the location as it was convenient for our guests. Be prepared for guests to pay for parking over night. We decided to get married and have the reception there. Constructive feedback: Because the ballroom sells itself if feels like our wedding coordinator was not on the ball. When I would ask specific questions or ask for a request she would say everything word work out. I felt nervous because not much was written down. I kept reminding her that I wanted to talk about the bar package. She would wave her hand and said we could do that the last week and she would remind me. She didn't bring it up again and gave me a hard time about it because I should have put the bar package order in before the last week. Sigh. The day of the wedding I was told we would not have the presidential suite as promised to get ready (hair and makeup) in with my girls. Apparently they double booked the room with a preferred business traveler who could leave anytime he wanted. Therefore we were put in a much smaller room and only got into the suite right before the wedding after we were done getting ready. I would say this was the biggest issue with the whole wedding. There were no apologizes or comps provided. Luckily, I was a pretty chill bride and chose not to make an issue out of it. The wedding coordinator was also nowhere to be found until right before the wedding or during the reception. They said the band would be covered with pipe and draping during the ceremony and it wasn't. It didn't look great in pictures. The food wasn't great. I remember I was so excited because it had been so amazing at the food tasting. The service was excellent as I said above. Overall I loved my day because I wasn't going to let anything ruin it. The wedding coordinator at the Westin is no longer there which may resolve some of the issues.

e whole planning process was a breeze, and the day of our reception was amazing. If you want a venue where you can relax and enjoy your OWN wedding, choose the Westin. They made me and my family feel so at ease through the process of planning the special day. Also, a special thanks to Camela Jones, who went above and beyond to make our day as beautiful as it was. I highly recommend the Westin!