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Receptions · Ceremony + reception · Rehearsal dinners · Engagement parties
Wedding Reception Venue in Columbus, Ohio
A wedding reception should feel like the best party of your life, not a spreadsheet of vendors. The 5200 Event Center is a 6,500-square-foot private reception hall on the east side of Columbus with the dance floor, the DJ, the sound, the screens, the kitchen and the security already in the building, so your budget goes to the celebration instead of to five separate rental companies.
5200 Riding Club Lane · Columbus, OH 43213 · East side, off I-70 · Free on-site parking
Why families and organizations choose us
Wedding Reception Venue with everything already in the building
A real dance floor and real sound
Concert-ready audio and an in-house DJ who runs introductions, first dance, parent dances, bouquet toss and the open floor.
A VIP area for the wedding party
A separate section for the couple and the party to breathe, touch up and eat before the grand entrance.
Your story on ten screens
Engagement photos and a slideshow on ten 75-inch TVs; your monogram on the screens during dinner.
Catering from our kitchen
Plated or buffet dinner, late-night wings, a dessert table alongside your cake. Our staff sets up, serves, busses and breaks down.
Ceremony on site
Say the vows and start the party in the same room; we flip the space during cocktails.
See the room
6,500 square feet, set for your event
Ten 75-inch TVs · concert-ready sound · in-house DJ · stage · full kitchen · VIP area · smoking patio · private security · parking lot · private restrooms · staffed throughout.
Perfect for
Events we host here every month
- Wedding receptions for 80 to 200 seated guests
- Ceremony and reception in one venue
- Rehearsal dinners and welcome parties
- Engagement parties and bridal showers
- Cultural weddings with family-style meals and live performances
How it works
Three steps to your date
1
Pick your date online
Our live calendar shows what is open, including partly booked days with the hours still available. Choose your start time and hours and see an estimate instantly.
2
Sign and pay the deposit
We confirm the same day. Review and e-sign the rental agreement from your phone and pay the deposit by card, Zelle, cash, check or wire.
3
Show up and celebrate
Arrive 30 minutes early to set up. Our staff, DJ, kitchen and security run the room; you run the party.
Questions
Wedding Reception Venue FAQ
How many guests can the reception hall hold?
Up to 200 seated with a dance floor and head table, or 275 for a standing reception. Tell us your count and we will draw the floor plan.
Is alcohol allowed?
Not at this time. Our liquor license is pending; until it is issued, no alcohol may be brought in or served. We serve soft drinks, water, juices and mocktails, and we will tell you the moment that changes.
Can we use our own DJ or band?
Our in-house DJ and sound system are included and used by most couples. A band or outside DJ can be discussed when you request your quote.
Do you offer wedding packages or payment plans?
Our hourly rates are published on the live booking calendar, so you see your date's cost before you ask; the calendar also gives an instant estimate with add-ons. If your situation calls for something different — a repast on short notice, a tight budget, an unusual schedule — reach out directly by phone, text or email. We are here to help families in their time of need and in their best moments, and we will give you white-glove, personal attention to find the best way to serve you. A deposit holds the date and the balance is paid before the wedding; ask about splitting the balance into payments.
Can we see the venue first?
Yes. Text or call (614) 937-0000 to schedule a walkthrough; we will show you the room set for a reception.
Nearby
Serving all of Columbus from the east side
The 5200 Event Center is at 5200 Riding Club Lane, Columbus, OH 43213, minutes from East Columbus, Whitehall, Reynoldsburg, Eastmoor, Berwick, Bexley, Gahanna, Blacklick, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Obetz and Downtown Columbus, with quick access from I-70 and I-270. Guests from across central Ohio find it an easy drive with parking at the door.
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