The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is a hotel destination wedding venue in Columbus, United States, hosting 300 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$20,000 (our estimate).
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
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.
About The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
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.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 300 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 250 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 0 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 151 rooms
- Room types
- 7 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$20,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$95 to US$165 per headAisle estimate
- Venue fee
- US$1,000
- Included
- Rooms
House rules
- Music until
- midnight
- Planner required
- No
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CMH, 20 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Conference space, conference centre, ballroom and banquet hall
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, modern, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- No
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free and Dairy Free
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 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
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CMH · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into CMH.
- Direct line
- (614) 247-4000
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
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.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 300 guests
“Our Grand Ballroom offers 3,900 square feet of space and hosts up to 300 guests for your largest events.”
Read the source for seated dinnerCeremony, seated: 250 guests
“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.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedSmallest party taken: 0 guests
“We do not have a minimum number of guests required.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 151 rooms
“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.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 7 listed
“Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Stunning indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“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.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free and Dairy Free
“Dietary Notes: V - Vegetarian | VGN - Vegan | GF - Gluten Free | DF - Dairy Free | N - Contains Nuts”
Read the source for dietary optionsBar on site: Yes
“Unwind at Simon's Lounge with a handcrafted beverage in a casual setting, indulge in a refined dining experience at 2110, our signature restaurant, or enjoy a coffee and treats at Rohr Cafe, our on-site Starbucks.”
Read the source for bar on siteVenue fee: US$1,000
“There is a setup fee of $1000 for the ceremony.”
Read the source for venue feeIncluded: Rooms
“Overnight stay in a suite on your wedding night & discounted room block rates\*”
Read the source for includedMusic until: midnight
“Additional hours may be added for $200 per hour until midnight.”
Read the source for music untilPlanner required: No
“A coordination fee of $300 is applied; or you are welcome to hire your own day of coordinator.”
Read the source for planner requiredPets: Yes
“Yes, The Blackwell Inn & Pfahl Conference Center is pet-friendly.”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“The Blackwell Inn offers valet service for your guests at a rate of $20/vehicle for an evening event.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Yes, The Blackwell Inn & Pfahl Conference Center offers accessible amenities.”
Read the source for step-free accessGuest transport: Yes
“The Blackwell Inn offers complimentary car service for our guests.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Conference space, conference centre, ballroom and banquet hall
“Conference space”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“The expansive Grand Ballroom boasts soaring ceilings, chic chandeliers, and the flexibility to accommodate up to 300 guests, making it the perfect canvas for an incredible wedding reception.”
Read the source for reception indoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“For a mid-sized celebration, select a sophisticated ambiance with customizable lighting and a dedicated dance floor.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Stunning indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, modern, elegant
“Host unforgettable weddings, conferences, and social gatherings at The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center in Columbus.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: No
“No, The Blackwell Inn & Pfahl Conference Center does not have a pool”
Read the source for swimming poolCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Our experienced wedding coordinator collaborates with you or your wedding planner to secure your desired date and orchestrate every detail, ensuring a flawlessly executed and truly spectacular event.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day