10 Beautiful Outdoor Venues in Columbus, Ohio

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A lot of people are planning for weddings now that are going to be in the spring, summer or fall of 2023. When people think of Columbus, Ohio an outdoor venue might not be the first thing you think of. But there are actually a lot of beautiful venues here in Columbus that would be perfect for your outdoor wedding. If the weather is a big concern for you, be sure to check out our blog, Rain on Your Wedding Day! Tips and Tricks to Still Own the Day. Those seasons are just around the corner so Devoted is here with 10 outdoor venues perfect for you for your big day here in Columbus, Ohio.

1. The Barn At All Occasions

Located just north of Central Columbus, The Barn can offer you both an indoor and outdoor wedding experience. The Barn, as explained by the owners, is a venue with a wide open floor plan, 400 person capacity, beautiful lighting and sweeping, high ceiling, air conditioned and heated, optional bridal suites, and outdoor ceremony space. The perfect place for rustic weddings where you can have an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍2. The BoatHouse Restaurant

Want an outdoor city wedding here in Columbus? The boat has ample entertainment space and a variety of settings, including breezy outdoor patios and an outdoor wedding space for waterfront ceremonies. Some of the features of this venue are the tranquil koi pond, the sparkling waterfall and the fire pits all to be enjoyed while overlooking the Columbus, Ohio cityscape. The outdoor space can host up to 200 guests for a cocktail reception. They also have indoor spaces available if you want to switch it up.

3. The Henry Manor

Located southeast of central Columbus, this premiere wedding and event center is located on 9 beautifully landscaped acres just minutes from downtown Lancaster. The Henry Manor offers a unique experience where you and your wedding party can stay onsite in the Manor which is perfect if you want a stress-free wedding day. They have zero restrictions for outside vendors which is a really nice feature and have a commercial kitchen onsite as well.

4. The Mohicans Treehouse Resort

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This beautiful venue is one of the largest treehouse resorts in the U.S. sitting on 77 acres just north of Columbus, Ohio with a beautiful landscape overlooking the rolling hills of Ohio’s Mohican Valley. They offer a breathtaking wedding venue, 6 lavish cabins and 9 state-of-the-art treehouses in our luxury cabin collection. Guests are encouraged to stay in the treehouses, cabins and country homes during events, perfect if you have a lot of guests traveling for your big day! We are tucked away in the woods and offer a beautiful, uninterrupted connection with nature.

5. The Barn At Sunset Valley

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The Barn at Sunset Valley is an enchanting and affordable central Ohio wedding and event venue located just northeast of Columbus. If you are looking for a beautiful Pinterest-worthy barn perfect for a country wedding surrounded by many lots of areas perfect for outdoor wedding ceremonies. The venue features a beautiful restored barn with so many options for you to personalize your special day. They also include lots of extras in the pricing packages.

6. French Hen Farm

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French Hen Farm is a beautiful red barn nestled in the countryside of an 1800’s historic farm on over 100 acres of farmland just northwest of central Columbus, Ohio. You and your guests will be in awe of all of the spacious fields, the unique willow tree, flower gardens and pond. This venue offers indoor and outdoor setting features. They only book one wedding per weekend because they want your special day to be as stress free as possible so be sure to check them out ASAP if interested.

7. The Darby House

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Located on the picturesque Darby Dan Farm just southwest of central Columbus, the historical estate of John W. Galbreath, the Darby House offers its guests a charming, rustic, chic event space perfect for an outdoor wedding. Situated on 1,200 acres of the Big Darby Creek, the venue offers complete privacy and beautiful outdoor and indoor spaces. The Darby House accommodates up to 250 guests with additional capacity for cocktail receptions.

8. Jorgensen Farms

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Set between the Columbus suburbs of New Albany and Westerville, Jorgensen Farms offers a beautiful and meaningful location for one-of-a-kind weddings. The refined venue structures, lush gardens, and open fields host uniquely elegant and personal gatherings. A unique feature of this venue is their own farm-fresh produce is central to our culinary and floral offerings you can pick as a part of your wedding package. Here, with a team of dedicated event management professionals at your side, you can orchestrate the place, cuisine, floral design, and program worthy of your celebration.

9. Makoy Center

Spring, Summer, or Fall the option to be married outdoors is available here at Makoy Center in the Ceremony Garden. This beautiful Garden venue is right in downtown Hilliard which is located just west of the city of Columbus, Ohio. With an arbor ready to decorate and simple white chairs, this blank canvas can become a beautiful background for a ceremony and is perfect to add your unique touch to to make your own. It features a Built in trellis, available electricity outlets, provided refreshments and allows for up to 300 guests.

10. The Club at Corazon

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Modeling a true Tuscan feel, The Club at Corazon is a wedding venue nothing short of luxury. The Club is a modern waterfront country club located in Dublin, Ohio just north of Columbus. This venue has overlooking views of the Tartan West lakes and features a contemporary design with rustic undertones. This vendor is able to provide all-inclusive service, from event coordination to catering, and is ready to meet all of your wedding needs. It features a lake, on-site vineyard, breathtaking gardens, fountains, waterfalls and more, serving as the perfect backdrop to bring your wedding dreams to reality.

Whether you decide you want a rustic, farm feel or a luxury, city wedding venue Columbus has all the outdoor venues you could imagine to satisfy any aesthetic you would want. If you haven’t thought about having an outdoor wedding you should definitely look into all the amazing options. A lot of these venues feature indoor portions as well so you don’t have to be outside for the entire wedding. But the outdoors are great for making your special day even more unique and make for great photo ops.