Wedding Venue
Columbus, Ohio
An intimate all-white wedding venue for couples who want a beautiful, affordable space with complete creative freedom. BYOB, open vendors, crystal chandeliers — from $1,000.
Why Choose Blanco
Why couples choose Blanco for weddings in Columbus
Intimate & Elegant
Up to 60 seated guests in a 1,600 sq ft all-white space with crystal chandeliers. Perfect for couples who want an intimate celebration, not a cavernous ballroom.
BYOB & Open Vendors
Bring your own alcohol, caterer, DJ, photographer, and decorator. No vendor lock-in, no per-person minimums, no liquor markup. Your wedding, your vendors.
Affordable Pricing
Half-day weddings from $1,000. Full day from $2,000. Sunday special at $1,300. Compare that to $12,000–$20,000 minimums at most Columbus wedding venues.
Blank Canvas Design
The all-white interior transforms for any wedding aesthetic — rustic, glam, minimalist, cultural, or colorful. Your colors and decor define the space.
The Space
Your perfect backdrop awaits
Everything Included
No hidden fees.
All-inclusive rental.
Every booking comes fully loaded — tables, chairs, chandeliers, sound, and more. You bring your vendors and vision. We provide the rest.
- 16 White Rectangular Tables
- 60 White Chairs
- 4 Chandeliers
- 8 Wall Sconces
- Professional Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
- Wireless Microphone
- Changing Room
- AC/Heat Control
- Kitchenette with Refrigerator & Microwave
- White Mobile Bar
- 2 Restrooms
- Free On-Site Parking
- ADA Accessible
- Wi-Fi
Pricing
Transparent rates,
no surprises.
$200 refundable retainer required. Prices include all amenities listed.
Book Your Date"We had our micro wedding here with 35 guests and it was magical. The all-white space with chandeliers was exactly the elegant, intimate vibe we wanted. We saved thousands by bringing our own caterer and DJ. Our photographer said it was one of the best venues she'd shot in Columbus. Thank you Blanco!"
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Affordable Wedding Venues in Columbus, Ohio — What to Know
When searching for a wedding venue in Columbus, Ohio, most couples quickly discover that pricing varies enormously. Premium all-inclusive venues like Vue Columbus and The Ellis start at $12,000–$20,000, which includes catering, coordination, and a set vendor list. For couples who want that turnkey experience with 150+ guests, those venues are excellent choices.
But many couples — especially those planning intimate weddings, second marriages, micro weddings, or cultural celebrations — don't need a 250-person ballroom or forced catering packages. Blanco Event Center fills that gap: a private, elegant 1,600 sq ft all-white space starting at $1,000 for a half-day wedding, with complete freedom to choose your own vendors.
Blanco vs. Other Columbus Wedding Venues
Blanco isn't competing with the large full-service wedding venues in Columbus — it serves a different market. If you need 200 guests, in-house catering, and a full planning team, look at The Grand Event Center, Vue Columbus, or La Navona. If you want an intimate, affordable, fully customizable space where you control every detail and vendor, Blanco is one of the best options in the Columbus area.
Among wedding venues in Columbus OH, Blanco is unique for its combination of: no minimum spend, fully open vendor policy including BYOB, all-white blank canvas aesthetic, crystal chandeliers, free parking, and transparent flat-rate pricing. See our full comparison of Columbus event venues for more details.
Pricing and availability information last reviewed .
Straight Answers
Real wedding venue costs in Columbus
Are there cheap wedding venues in Columbus, Ohio under $1,000?
Yes — at Blanco Event Center a 3-hour weekday wedding rental is $525 and a 4-hour weekend evening is $700, both under $1,000 for the venue itself. A 8-hour weekend half-day is exactly $1,000.
That is a flat room rate: $175 per hour, no minimum spend, no per-person charge, and no required catering package.
It includes 16 tables, 60 chairs, four chandeliers, a wireless microphone for the ceremony, a speaker system, a white mobile bar, a kitchenette, and a changing room for the couple.
Honest limit: under $1,000 buys a shorter weekday or evening block for roughly 20–60 guests. A full 16-hour Saturday is $2,000, and Sunday full-day is $1,300.
Your remaining cost is food, drinks, and décor — and because the vendor policy is open, you control all three instead of paying a venue's in-house rate.
Does Blanco offer all-inclusive wedding packages in Columbus?
No — Blanco is deliberately not all-inclusive. You rent the space at a flat rate and bring your own caterer, bartender, DJ, florist, and photographer, which is usually thousands cheaper than an all-inclusive package for a wedding of 60 guests or fewer.
All-inclusive Columbus venues such as Vue Columbus and The Ellis start around $12,000–$20,000 and are built for 150–250 guests with in-house catering.
For a 40-person wedding, an all-inclusive per-person minimum is the single largest line item you cannot negotiate. Renting the room and hiring your own caterer removes it.
If you want vendor recommendations rather than vendor requirements, we keep a preferred list you are free to ignore.
What does a small wedding actually cost at Blanco, all in?
Most couples booking a 30–60 guest wedding at Blanco spend the $1,000–$2,000 venue rental plus their own catering and bar, and a $200 refundable retainer holds the date.
BYOB with a hired bartender typically saves the most versus venues with in-house bar service and markups.
There is no cake-cutting fee, no corkage, and no service charge on outside vendors.
Pricing shown is current for 2026; see the pricing page for the full rate card before you budget.
Pricing and availability information last reviewed .
Planning your wedding decor?
Blanco's all-white room works as a blank canvas for any theme. See our guide to wedding decor in Columbus, Ohio for local decorators, rental options, and what's already included in the room.
Guides & Pricing
Read the pricing guide before you book
- Wedding Venue Prices in Columbus, Ohio: What a Real Venue Charges in 2026
Wedding venue rental in Columbus, Ohio generally runs $1,000–$2,000 for a single-day rental at a small independent venue, before catering. At Blanco Event Center in Columbus we…
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Centrally Located
Convenient to every Columbus suburb
Located in Northland at 993 Mediterranean Ave, right at I-71 and I-270 — typical no-traffic drive times from every side of the metro.
North suburbs
- Worthington~5 min · 1.9 mi
- Clintonville~7 min · 2.5 mi
- Polaris~10 min · 5.5 mi
- Westerville~12 min · 5.5 mi
- Dublin~14 min · 6.9 mi
- Powell~17 min · 9 mi
- Lewis Center~18 min · 10.5 mi
- Delaware~19 min · 12.3 mi
- Galena~20 min · 12.5 mi
- Sunbury~23 min · 14.4 mi
East side
- New Albany~18 min · 11.9 mi
- Gahanna~19 min · 12.8 mi
- Bexley~19 min · 12 mi
- Whitehall~24 min · 15.4 mi
- Blacklick~26 min · 17.8 mi
- Reynoldsburg~27 min · 19.4 mi
- Pataskala~33 min · 24.2 mi
- Pickerington~36 min · 25.7 mi
West side
- Upper Arlington~17 min · 10.1 mi
- Grandview Heights~20 min · 11.7 mi
- Hilliard~25 min · 16.2 mi
- Plain City~27 min · 18.1 mi
- Galloway~33 min · 21.3 mi
- Marysville~35 min · 27.2 mi
- West Jefferson~36 min · 27.4 mi
South side
- Obetz~28 min · 19.2 mi
- Grove City~30 min · 18.7 mi
- Groveport~31 min · 21 mi
- Lockbourne~34 min · 24.3 mi
- Canal Winchester~35 min · 24.2 mi
Central Columbus
- Short North~14 min · 9.6 mi
- Downtown Columbus~18 min · 10.9 mi
- German Village~18 min · 11.8 mi
Free on-site parking for all guests. No garage fees, no meters.
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993 Mediterranean Ave, Columbus, OH 43229 · 614-618-4346