Vendor Visit - Capital Club

This week, I sat down with Diana Holt, Event Sales Director for the Capital Club, to get better acquainted with what they had to offer our Janelle Marie Events clients. If you are looking for an intimate and soft ceremony or reception site, be sure to contact Diana at 614-228-0694 or by email to schedule a visit and tour. This beautiful space is located in the heart of downtown Columbus, nestled behind the Huntington Center (so you won’t see any signs from High Street - FYI). The Club sits on the same floor at the Doubletree Guest Suites Columbus… so you can imagine the deals you can get on Doubletree hotel accommodations with the Captial Club’s spectacular relationship. Just to give you a sneak-peak at what to expect from the Capital Club, I’d like to share with you my Q&A with Diana:

How many rooms do the Capital Club offer and how many guests can you accommodate? We have two rooms that we use for wedding ceremonies and receptions:

• President's Dining Room: (pictured above) accommodates up to 150 guests and can be used for both ceremonies and receptions, has crystal chandeliers and large windows facing the Columbus skyline with a marble dance floor and a walk-out terrace
• LeBistro Room: accommodates up to 80 guests, this is normally where ceremonies are held with a focal point on our fireplace and decorative mantel

We also have plenty of space throughout the Club for cocktail hours, portable bars, and food stations. Parking always seem to be an issue with downtown Columbus venues. How do you accommodate this for your guests? Wedding ceremonies and receptions occur in the evenings and weekends. Because we use the Huntington Center parking garage, parking is unlimited to all guests. We have options for our clients in how they would like to handle the cost, which is $3 per guest after 5 p.m. Guests may either pay upon leaving the parking garage or we will be happy to give all guests parking vouchers as they are depart from the facility. Do you book more than one wedding per night?

No, we only allow for one wedding to be booked per Friday and Saturday in our facility. This allows for us to give our complete and undivided attention to our couples and their guests.

The Capital Club is a private members-only facility. Does this mean only members can enjoy the venue? Won't it be extremely expensive?

Membership is not required to hold a wedding ceremony or reception at the Capital Club. We recently have begun to offer packages to our clients as a way to better meet their needs and the budgets of different couples. We offer both plated meals and buffets ranging in prices from $60 - 90 per guest. In addition to the selected menu, what else is included in the price?

• Complimentary use of our marble dance floor
• Complimentary cake cutting and serving
• Floor-length solid table linens and napkins in any color
• Complimentary use of our votive candles
• Placement of favors and place cards
• Discounted room rates at the Doubletree Guest Suites Columbus
• 5 hour bar and bartender service
• One hour welcome reception with a fruit and cheese display

Do you require clients to use your preferred vendors?

Besides the catering (which we provide and serve), all other vendors are welcome into our facility. Contracting with wedding vendors is to the clients' discretion. Should any of our couples need help in locating trustworthy vendors in the Columbus area, we would be happy to supply them with a list of those we've had positive experiences with in the past.

Everything sounds so great. How soon do you accept deposits and/or book reservations for wedding ceremonies and receptions?

We are now booking wedding events for 2011. We welcome any interested couples to visit our facility and to inquire on our availability. Please call me anytime at 614-228-0694 or contact me by email.

Thank you so much, Diana, for letting me visit and share this information with my clients and fellow wedding planners. Be sure to consider booking with the Capital Club - by the way, the food is DELICIOUS!!