Wedding Day

The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center

Ceremony

The Edgewater Room at The Ohioan

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started with a prank. A couple of simple jokes between two classrooms that quickly turned into something more. Clay frequently enjoyed popping into Ali's classroom to greet her first graders. Clay's version of "greeting" students mostly involved scaring Ali when her back was turned. Much to her students' delight, a prank war between the two classrooms ensued. After a post- it note filled board, saran- wrapped doors, and a ping pong ball filled cabinet, the students had a lot of fun and a friendship was formed. With a little encouragment from a special coworker, Ali asked Clay to meet outside of school. They enjoyed their first official date in June of 2021 and have been together ever since. From prank partners to life partners, Ali and Clay are so excited to begin their life together.

Our Story 

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I am most excited to celebrate two of the kindest humans on this planet and shower them with the LOVE and HAPPINESS they so immensely deserve! 

Heather deHaas

I'm excited to see my best friend marry the goofy, wonderful fifth grade teacher who captivated her heart!

Whitney Weadock

I can't wait to celebrate the girl that deserves this day the most! And to dance hard hehe

Alexis Staysniak

I can't wait to spoil and celebrate this beautiful couple and of course dance our faces off!!

Emmalee Nerantzis

I am so excited to celebrate Ali and Clay and bust a move on the dance floor of course! 

Olivia Schmidt

I'm most excited to witness the love between two amazing people and be part of such a meaningful moment in their lives!!

Sara Staats

I'm just so excited to see the ceremony as a representation of Ali and Clay and their love! 🥰

Nicole Klies

Brandy Wortman

I am incredibly honored to stand next to my girl on such a special day and I can’t wait to celebrate this beautiful couple!

Eilish Mattson

I'm most excited about coming together to celebrate the love between Ali and Clay!

Kelli Thomas

I’m very excited to be apart of my new SISTER-IN-LAW’s special day!

Delaney Gianantonio

I'm most excited about getting to spend time with all the friends and celebrate!

Jordan Leather

I'm excited to share stories with new family and friends!

Matt Wortman

I can't wait to see Jordan Leather drop it low on the dance floor!

Tyler Wortman

Matt Ralston

I'm most excited for Jordan's dance moves.

Brett Hayes

I'm most excited about the bar and the dance floor!

Dan Ford

Can’t wait to celebrate the newlyweds and tear up the dance floor!

Nick Brown

I'm excited to see Ali and Clay get hitched, Jordan's dancing, and time with close friends!

Rob Nagle

I'm excited to see Ali and Clay tie the knot after being there for the beginning of their relationship. My little boy is growing up!

Mike Deliberato

I'm most excited about eating Wendy's and calling people!

German Gonzalez 

I'm excited to break out some new moves on the dance floor (hammered). 

Jake Phillips

Palmer Schmidt

Jacoby Wortman

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have a room block with the hotel on site. Click on this link <a href="https://www.reseze.net/servlet/WebresResDesk?hotelid=1382&amp;_ga=2.117237958.11423146.1743626369-1667980037.1743626369&amp;_gac=1.153699786.1743626369.CjwKCAjwwLO_BhB2EiwAx2e-3x1WI4VDcGUO0uGp-egME3D5vUAC1-mwDPF_UVHIo9jePzMwX9bETxoCu9wQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center Reservations</a> and enter the group code 387161 for the Phillips-Wortman block. The deadline to book with our block is September 16th!

Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center (rebranding to The Ohioan)

Here is an additional hotel option located within two miles of the venue.

Hilton Columbus/Polaris

An additional hotel option located seven minutes from the venue.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus - Polaris Parkway by IHG

Travel

Check out this coffee shop and brewery within walking distance of our venue!

Olentangy River Brewing Company

A metro park with multiple hiking trails located directly across the street from our venue.

Highbanks Metro Park

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Destination shopping and dining within a few miles of our venue.

Polaris Fashion Place

Campus is an easy drive from the venue, it's a great chance to check out the home of the Buckeyes!

Ali & Clay

Ali & Clay

Travel

Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center (rebranding to The Ohioan)

Hilton Columbus/Polaris

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus - Polaris Parkway by IHG