Planning a wedding weekend is about more than just the big day—it’s also about creating a seamless and memorable experience for you and your guests.
Even with an all-inclusive venue like The Estate, there are still a few more details and logistics to round up for a wedding weekend beyond just what’s taken care of in-house.
For most couples, planning a wedding is often something that they are doing for the first time, which is why we’re here to help you select local vendors and New Albany spots make your wedding weekend stress-free.
Brittney Cottman Photography
Local Finds
In planning your wedding weekend, it’s important to think about the logistics of where everyone will stay and where any additional wedding weekend activities will take place. New Albany is a great area with amazing accommodation options, as well as delicious spots for rehearsal dinners if you want to keep your activities close to your wedding venue.
Hotels
Luckily for our wedding couples, there are three great hotel options each less than a three-minute drive away from The Estate.
- Hampton Inn & Suites New Albany Columbus– Just a parking lot away from The Estate, perfect for utilizing rooms for additional getting-ready space.
- Courtyard by Marriott Columbus New Albany- Newly renovated, with an in-house restaurant and Starbucks cafe.
- Home2 Suites by Hilton New Albany Columbus– Apartment style suites perfect for longer weekend stays.
Restaurants- Rehearsal Dinner Spots
Every Estate couple is guaranteed a one-hour rehearsal time at the venue before their wedding day. We recommend choosing a rehearsal dinner spot somewhere close to the venue to make for easy travel for your wedding parties and family after your rehearsal.
- Book a Private Dinner Space: Rent The Estate itself for a delicious catered meal in a space exclusively private to you. Perfect for larger rehearsal parties!
- High Bank Distillery Gahanna: Elevated distillery pub eatery only a 10-minute drive from The Estate.
- Beerhead Bar & Brewery: Relaxed vibes, tasty food and drinks, with private spaces available for booking.
Ashley Rene Photography
Coffee Shops
Wedding days are wonderful but long days, especially for you and your wedding parties. We recommend checking out one of these local coffee shops for your wedding morning coffee or breakfast treat!
- Fox and The Snow- Artisan bakery and coffee shop just minutes down the road in New Albany.
- The Morning Ritual- Cozy atmosphere for handcrafted coffees, house-made biscuits, pastries, and breakfast classics.
- Dunkin’: Right across the street from The Estate, Dunkin makes a perfect quick morning coffee run if you aren’t wanting to drive too far.
Wedding Day Vendors
Even with The Estate’s great in-house vendor team, there are still a few important wedding day vendors to round up to put together the rest of your wedding day. Here are some of our favorites who are local to the Columbus/New Albany area.
Hair & Makeup Artists
- Cactus Hair Salon- A team of certified stylists with years of experience in bridal hair and makeup styling. Their team also offers men’s wedding day hair and grooming services!
- Le Reve Makeup & Hair LLC- Luxury hair and makeup team specializing in wedding, portrait, and production services.
- La Prima Beauty- Providing on-site hair & makeup services, as well free consultations before reserving your date.
Photographers
- Amanda Eloise Photography- A veteran photographer at The Estate, Amanda has a light and airy photography style.
- Courtney Wilder Photography- Another frequent and favorite photographer at The Estate.
- Brooke Anderson Photography – A Columbus local who our couples love working with, and who offers various different package options.
Brooke Anderson Photography
Officiants
- Together Forever Wedding Officiant – Owned and operated by Stephanie Jones, a licensed wedding officiant located in Columbus who has completed over 800 weddings- both religious and non-religious.
- Columbus Wedding Officiants- A team of local officiants with an extensive team of trained officiants ready to help on your special day.
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Keeping it Local
Local to the Columbus area or not, we hope this list has helped you think of ideas and great options for filling out the rest of your wedding weekend details.
If you’re still looking for your perfect wedding venue in the Columbus area, we’d love to have you come tour our spaces. Book your tour at The Estate at New Albany today or give us a call at (614) 656-1502.
