Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center

Located in peaceful Powell, Ohio, the Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center is an excellent space for large weddings. It combines touches of modern chic with overwhelming elegance to create a breathtaking ambience. This makes for very memorable ceremonies and receptions all in the same beautiful location. Standing columns, indirect lighting, a parquet dance floor and innumerable artistic flourishes make this venue an impressive setting for first-look photos.

The Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center has four ballrooms to choose from and all are immense. Count on enough room for approximately 600 guests for both ceremony and reception—though there are no rules stating that you have to invite that many. If you want a more intimate occasion, that just leaves more space for dancing. The location's romantic setting makes the bride and groom and their guests feel like royalty for an evening. While all of the ballrooms offer an open, refined atmosphere, the Grand and Upstairs Ballrooms come with distinct perks.

offers a custom built-in bar for an especially trendy atmosphere.

has an open-air veranda that is very popular for weddings. You don't have to worry about the weather since it's covered, but the fresh air and cool breezes grant the ballroom a refreshing, outdoor feel. The veranda also offers exquisite views of the setting sun and evening sky.

The Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center pretty much takes care of most of the details of your wedding, so you don't have to fret the small stuff. Catering, chairs, tables—including a separate cake table, gift table, DJ table and escort card table—are all included. Seat and table covers, as well as centerpieces are also included in their wedding package. A dedicated event manager focuses on your celebration—even if other events are happening at the same time in other ballrooms—to help everything run smoothly.

Couples should be aware there are some significant differences between different packages. Sophisticated white or ivory-colored, floor-length linens are included in the first-tier package, as well as matching cloth napkins. You also get to choose your centerpieces: beautiful mirrors with hurricanes and pillar candles, or tri-cylinder vases with floating candles. And the newlyweds enjoy a custom-designed head table just for them and their party.

But, if you want to go all out with the Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center's ultrachic linens in custom colors—maybe to match your wedding theme—you have to select one of the second or third-tier packages. The same thing goes for your meal choices. Delicious choices like Rosemary & Thyme Grilled Chicken are available in the first-level package, while if you absolutely must have the Terrine du Poulet with chicken, prosciutto and asparagus, you need to select the third-level option.

If you prefer a multicultural ceremony, the Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center is more than happy to help. They have separate packages for these kinds of ceremonies and receptions, as well as the experience you need to make it work beautifully. On-site audio and visual capabilities in each ballroom let your family members serenade you or show flattering slide shows and videos—and maybe some embarrassing one as well during the ceremony or reception. Complimentary wireless Internet lets you access your photos remotely if you need to. And thanks to tons of free parking, your guests won't have problems staying as long as they want.

The Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center provides an on-site suite for the bride and groom to get ready before the ceremony. But where this venue really stands out is in its decor.

• 30-foot-high ceilings
• Imported marble and granite flooring
• Oriental rugs
• Multiple custom-designed crystal chandeliers

All this and more creates an incredible ambience that is seldom found in other locations. Other notable amenities include:

• One-hour cocktail reception included with all packages
• On-site executive chef