The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is a hotel destination wedding venue in Columbus, United States, hosting 0 to 300 guests.
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl ConferenceCenter
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is an urban wedding venue in Columbus with 151 guest rooms, a ballroom, banquet hall and dedicated conference spaces.
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center in Columbus.
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is an urban wedding venue in Columbus with 151 guest rooms, a ballroom, banquet hall and dedicated conference spaces.
Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony for up to 250 seated guests and follow it with a seated dinner for as many as 300, with catering handled in house.
The venue fee is 1,000 USD, there is no minimum guest count, and a professional planner is not required, so you can bring your own or work directly with the venue team.
Guest accommodation is included, parking is available on site, and music must wrap by the midnight noise curfew.
What The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. Anything marked estimate is ours, from regional rates, and is not a quote. They say they host weddings here.
- Seated dinner
- 300 guestssource
- Ceremony, seated
- 250 guestssource
- Smallest party taken
- 0 guestssource
“Our Grand Ballroom offers 3,900 square feet of space and hosts up to 300 guests for your largest events.”
“The Blackwell Inn has hosted many wedding ceremonies, comfortably accommodating up to 250 guests for ceremonies in two sections of our ballroom or up to 200 guests in our Pavilion.”
“We do not have a minimum number of guests required.”
- Rooms
- 151 roomssource
- Room types
- 7 listedsource
- Rooms included in the price
- Yessource
“Each of our 151 guestrooms and suites features craftsman-inspired furnishings, plush pillowtop beds, and in-room amenities designed for both productivity and relaxation, guaranteeing a seamless stay.”
“Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed”
“Overnight stay in a suite on your wedding night & discounted room block rates\*”
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yessource
“Stunning indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces”
- Kitchen on site
- Yessource
“From elegant ballrooms to flexible meeting rooms, our conference center provides the perfect backdrop, while our experienced event planners and [in-house catering team](https://www.theblackwell.com/catering.htm) handle every detail for flawless execution.”
- Price
- US$85 to US$160 per headestimate
- Venue fee
- US$1,000source
“There is a setup fee of $1000 for the ceremony.”
- Music until
- midnightsource
- Planner required
- Nosource
“Additional hours may be added for $200 per hour until midnight.”
“A coordination fee of $300 is applied; or you are welcome to hire your own day of coordinator.”
- Nearest airport
- CMH, 20 min by carsource
- Parking
- Yessource
“CMH”
“The Blackwell Inn offers valet service for your guests at a rate of $20/vehicle for an evening event.”
- Event spaces
- Conference space, conference centre, ballroom and banquet hallsource
- Indoors or out
- Bothsource
- Setting
- Urban, modern, elegantsource
“Conference space”
“Stunning indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces”
“Host unforgettable weddings, conferences, and social gatherings at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center in Columbus.”
4 our own notes.
Seats up to 250 for a ceremony and 300 for a seated dinner
151 guest rooms on site, with accommodation included
Indoor and outdoor options, including outdoor ceremonies
In-house catering, with estimated pricing around 85 to 160 USD per head
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
Asked along the way.
How many guests can the venue hold?+
Up to 250 seated for a ceremony and up to 300 for a seated dinner. There is no minimum guest count.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the venue offers both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Do we need to hire a wedding planner?+
No, a planner is not required. The venue offers wedding services and in-house catering.
Is there a curfew for music and celebrations?+
Yes, the noise curfew is midnight.
What are the room options and how do we get in touch?+
Room types include Deluxe Rooms with 1 King Bed (up to 2 guests), Deluxe Rooms with 2 Queen Beds (up to 4), an Executive Loft with 1 King Bed (up to 2), and a Suite with 1 King Bed and sofa bed (up to 4). Contact the venue at +1 614-247-4000 or BlackwellSales@osu.edu.
Others to weigh.
Hold dates at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.