The dress code is black-tie optional, so ladies, think floor-length, tea-length, or midi formal dresses. Men can wear suit and tie (a tuxedo works, too, if you like, but is not necessary).

There is a hotel block at the on-site hotel at The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center (formerly the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center). Either use the link in this website to reserve, or call 614.880.4300 and give block number 393115.

After mass, cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres, coffee, and open bar will begin at 4:00 PM. The reception and dinner will begin at 5:00 PM. Note, the bar will close briefly from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM and end service for the evening at 9:30 PM.

Yes! The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center takes this very seriously and can make anything work. Please specify any restrictions when you RSVP.

To maintain a sense of reverence and avoid distractions, please do not take photos or use devices during the mass/ceremony. Our team will be capturing the event and we'll be sure to share those with you after the event!

The closest place to park after mass for the reception is the West Lot, but the Ohio Building is walkable from any parking lot in The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center.

St. Paul the Apostle Church has large, easily accessible parking lots. You'll have no trouble parking near the front of the church.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church is a roughly ten-minute drive from The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center

After mass, you'll have plenty of time to return to the hotel/venue before cocktail hour begins at 4:00 PM. If you're staying on-site, feel free to check-in, relax and freshen up. Once you get to the venue itself, enjoy the refreshments during cocktail hour!

Yes! Both the venue and the church are ADA accessible.

Our wedding will be an adults-only celebration. Thank you for understanding. We encourage everyone to use this evening as a date night!

The cocktail hour and reception are in the "Ohio Building" located in the Southwest corner of the campus overlooking the pond and right across from "The Pub." It's circled on the map at the top of the page.