The Place Where We Will Wed

So, let's recap. When we last left off, we were looking for a venue that:

1. Was all inclusive.
2. Could host our ceremony and reception.
3. Did not feel like a hotel.
4. Was warm and inviting.

So after driving all around Columbus and visiting half a dozen venues, what did we end up choosing? An absolutely amazing place called The Darby House.

Image via Perfect Wedding Guide.

Beautiful isn't it? The Darby House is a historical estate which sits on 120 acres of land. It includes a nine hole golf course, a barn and space for horses, and the beautiful building pictured above. The Darby House offers a gorgeous space for both the ceremony and reception. It also allows us to choose at a moment's notice whether to hold the ceremony indoors or out. Without further ado, here are some more amazing pictures to oogle at!

This is the indoor ceremony space.

The ceilings are just divine.

All decked out for a ceremony. Image via United Marriage Services.

Since we are having a wedding in November, we are sure that we will end up utilizing the indoor ceremony space, but this past year November was unseasonably warm and if that ends up being the case, we can look forward to a gorgeous ceremony like this:

The outdoor space roughly set up for a rehearsal.

It's gorgeous! Can't you just see the beautiful red, oranges, and yellows of all of those trees in the background? It makes my heart swoon! After the ceremony, guests would head to cocktail hour:

Isn't this the coolest bar?!

All of these cases are filled with sports memorabilia. It will be such a cool conversation piece for our guests.

Next will come the party:

The room set up for a beautiful reception. Again, love the ceiling!

The view behind where the head table would be.

There are so many pictures in this post, but I am just so in love with our venue! And to top it all off, the service there is amazing. They shuttle your guests from the parking lot to the building when they arrive, a day of coordinator is included in the price of your wedding package, they guarantee you a time slot for a rehearsal, and they don't have a food or beverage minimum! They have an overall minimum that you pick and choose what you want to add to build to. Some fun things you can add: a round of golf for the guests at the rehearsal, a pontoon boat ride for the wedding party during the cocktail hour, a horse drawn carriage ride for the bride, a photo-booth, and fire pits outside during your reception!

I am so excited to see this place all decked out in steampunk regalia and become a Mrs.!

* All photos personal unless otherwise noted.