I'm deeply disheartened to share my experience with White Willow Meadows (WWM), owned by Angela…read moreNorm, during my wedding on September 2, 2024. Despite this being a beautiful venue, here's a rundown of the issues we faced: 1. Inappropriate Behavior: Some of my guests, including a close family friend who is a decorated United States Marine who brought this to my attention, overheard a highly inappropriate comment from our day-of coordinator, Elizabeth Robinett, "what confidence does she have in wearing her dress". This brought concern that she was talking about one of my guests, one of my bridesmaids, or even more heartbreaking - me as the bride. When confronted, she denied it, which was unacceptable and a lie as she and the other WWM staff member had no material that they were looking at a previous wedding. Professionalism is crucial in this industry, and such remarks are completely out of line. As he was one of several guests who heard this conversation, it's interesting to hear your rebuttal rather than using this as a teaching moment to correct your staff. The conversation was not meant as a compliment. You have cameras all over that facility, please review the footage on Sept 2, 2024 between 2pm-2:30pm before my ceremony started when Elizabeth was helping direct my guests to the outdoor ceremony space. 2. Substandard Coordination: Elizabeth's disinterest in going beyond the minimum was frustrating and added unnecessary stress to our big day. In the days leading up to our wedding, I seemingly needed to convince her that in her position as day of coordinator she should be helping with certain kinds of tasks. While I'm sure you've had hundreds of guests at your venue, I just wanted to make it known that I had less than 100 guests attend after our final count after we concluded our wedding. Our party did not 'involve managing the flow of hundreds of guests'. I'm sure this was a simple oversight. To reference the coordination skills we received, we did receive 'substandard coordination' skills that left much to be desired. 3. Poor Audio Quality: Despite assurances of a state-of-the-art sound system, the audio was dreadful. Key speeches, including those of the maid of honor, best man, and even myself, were barely audible. We were also unable to hear anything the DJ was saying, which made things difficult and stressful because we were on a tight timeline. The DJ's attempts to schedule a sound check were ignored, leading to many moments being lost. 4. Bartending Service Issues: We were told we could choose our own licensed bartender but were later forced to use one from a company, resulting in subpar service and a widely negative impact on our event. 5. Planning Process Troubles: From the start, the planning was fraught with issues. Angela Norm was unprepared for our first meeting by not properly notating our meeting date and time resulting in double-booking our time and showing a lack of organization. The limited availability of staff made scheduling difficult, and even payment processes were a hassle. 6. Miscommunication and Stress: The day after our wedding, we were asked if we were checking out of the Dairy Barn despite our contract specifying that we had occupancy for both the wedding night and the following night. Given the significant amount we spent, the level of service fell far short of what was promised. I would strongly advise others to reconsider before booking with WWM. My husband and I will never get this day back or experience it for what it should have been. It's interesting to see the immediate finger pointing or blame. This is undoubtably a beautiful venue but brides beware, it you have anything less than a perfect experience on your special day it will somehow, someway be your fault.

From the owner: As you venture along a winding path, revel in the sweet scent of honeysuckle. Feel the breeze that…read moreflows through the oak trees on your journey inside our premier event facility. Tucked away in a breathtaking oasis and located just outside of Columbus, Ohio, White Willow Meadows has three buildings on property to ensure you have everything you could ever imagine to make your dream event become a reality. Surrounded by trees, the property has a natural barrier of privacy ensuring your wedding is an event with only nature as the backdrop. A luscious meadow, surrounded by oak trees and honeysuckle captures the peaceful serenity of the location.

Such a cool space here! It has such a unique and creative atmosphere, and the friendliest staff you…read morecould imagine! They were very attentive and incredibly helpful when we ran into some AV issues on our end! The neighborhood is up-and-coming (under construction still) but it's still a really cool area, with some great restaurants! Definitely a place to check out, if looking for an event venue or coworking space! I wish I was working there everyday! Oh, and they have a giant scrabble board wall!

This was a great venue to host our wedding rehearsal and dinner! Atmosphere was perfect for this…read morefun, yet intimate occasion. Special shout out to Reagan and staff for their help and support! If you're looking for a rental space in the Bridge Park area, this is The Place!

Absolutely an awesome venue for whatever you need to celebrate! Jerome and Rachael are awesome to…read morework with. Location was easy to get too, clean and very well put together. Definitely will be back!

Sommer is an absolute lifesaver - we truly think she was born to do this, and can't overstate how…read moremuch we loved working with her! Our wedding day was absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed every single second thanks to her. Everything we could think of, big and small, she made it happen - and kept us hydrated, relaxed, and well fed doing it! From weather issues to vendor conflicts to hangover prevention, she is the master of it all. Her partner, Mia, is wonderful as well - we had only had the pleasure of working with her for a couple hours, but she was extremely friendly, professional, and led us seamlessly. Kelly, her hospitality manager, kept all of our guests well organized, fed, watered, and entertained. Sommer and her team will treat you as family. This is our first time working with an event group, and we will never try anyone else!!

The team at Emerald Mae Events is exceptional, truly top of…read moreclass! Our wedding was flawless, thanks to their dedicated support and making sure we were taken care of. Sommer's event coordination skills, from the initial planning stages to the day of the wedding, were outstanding. She expertly orchestrated a beautiful wedding for us, making it an unforgettable experience! Booking with Sommer and her team at Emerald Mae Events was by far the best decision we could have made--wouldn't have wanted it any other way!

A friend wanted to celebrate her birthday here taking ridiculous photos with friends after not…read morebeing with groups of people for the first few years of the Coronavirus pandemic. Not enough people RSVP'd for an actual party that night so we all bought our own tickets (adult tickets are $15 Thursdays, $25 other days) and met up there. Street parking is available but watch for signs to make sure you aren't parking somewhere that needs a pass. If you can't parallel park, maybe have someone drive who is comfortable doing it. In total, 10 people showed up including a child in a wheelchair. Our tickets were for an hour but I believe we took about 2 hours; there were maybe 4 other people we saw during that time so the owner didn't rush us out. The business has around a dozen themes and several walls with fun graphics and lights. It was easy to start our way in the back and work towards the front. Or you could start on the left or right and work your way around the U shape. It was a really fun way for us to be silly, take photos, and make good memories.

This place is so much fun!!! We took a group of 12 year olds on a Friday evening for some birthday…read morefun and they all thought it was so cool. My husband and I had fun too taking some pics. There are 20 areas plus they have some selfie lights around that you can also use. Parking is on the street but we didn't have any trouble finding spots. We reserved our tickets ahead of time by emailing with the business. Highly recommend!