Coffman Pavilion

Rehearsal Dinner

Broad Street United Methodist Church

Wedding Day

Wedding

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Reception

Our Wedding

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Amy Lewis

John Zepernick

Hugh Ralston

Beth Miller

Betty Zepernick

Veronica Ralston

Dean Zepernick

Hugh Ralston Sr.

Sam Ralston

Addy Miller

Landon Bengtson

Cloe Bengtson

Shane Hull

Haydn Lewis

Emma Lewis

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

Wedding ceremony to be held at the Broad Street United Methodist Church in downtown Columbus, Ohio (across from the Columbus Museum of Art). Parking is available at the adjacent lot to the east, left of the church. The ceremony will begin at 9:30AM and finish at 10:00AM.The OhioHealth Capital City Marathon will be taking place at the same time as the wedding ceremony and will route through downtown Columbus (High Street, Third Street, and Fourth Street), one half mile west of the church. Entry to and exit from the church must route from the east side of downtown. Please give yourself ample time when traveling.

Hotel located in the Gahanna area, 10 miles from the church. The hotel cost is approximately $120 per night plus taxes and includes a continental breakfast. Reservation must be made by April 1, 2015 King Suite, Group Code R0BR0BA | Double Suite, Group Code R0BR0BB To book by phone: call 888-287-9400 and book in the Ralston/Zepernick Wedding group block. To book online: visit <a href="http://www.springhillsuites.com/cmhsh">www.springhillsuites.com/cmhsh</a>, enter arrival and departure dates, enter group code in the Group Code field, and proceed as normal. Note: Additional discounts are available for AAA members and seniors. Please review these options to get the best room rate. Directions from hotel to church:1. Take I-270 N from Morrison Road (1.3 mi) 2. Take I-670 W 3. Take I-71 S 4. Take exit 108B from I-71 S 5. Turn right onto East Broad Street 6. Destination will be on the immediate left (parking lot on east side, left of church)

Marriott Springhill Suites

Wedding reception to be held at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in the John F. Wolfe Palm House. Parking is available in the general parking area. Guest drop off is provided via the special events lane. Please follow the signs for the Ralston/Zepernick wedding. The reception will begin at 10:00AM and finish at 3:00PM. Directions from the church to the conservatory:1. Head <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">east on <span class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold" data-redactor-class="renderable-component-text renderable-component-text-not-line renderable-component-bold">East Broad Street (right turn out of church parking lot)2. Travel 1.7 miles on East Broad Street3. Destination will be on the right

Hotel located in the Westerville area, 14 miles from the church. The hotel cost is approximately $190 per night plus taxes and includes a made-to-order breakfast. Reservation must be made by April 1, 2015 King Suite, Group Code 600 | King Suite Easy Access, Group Code 600 To book by phone: call 614-890-8600 and book in the Ralston/Zepernick Wedding group block. To book online: visit <a href="http://bit.ly/ralston-zepernick">http://bit.ly/ralston-zepernick</a>, select "Book a Room", and proceed as normal. Note: Additional discounts are available for AAA members and seniors. Please review these options to get the best room rate. Directions from hotel to church:1. Take I-270 W from Cleveland Avenue (1.6 mi) 2. Take I-71 S 3. Take exit 108B from I-71 S 4. Turn right onto East Broad Street 5. Destination will be on the immediate left (parking lot on east side, left of church)

Hilton Embassy Suites

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This large, family-friendly educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs &amp; planetarium shows.

COSI

The Columbus Museum of Art houses art that speaks to diverse interests and styles. We have an outstanding collection of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century American and European modern art. Our collection includes spectacular examples of Impressionism, German Expressionism, and Cubism. We are also recognized for extraordinary regional collections such as the largest public collection of woodcarvings by Columbus folk artist Elijah Pierce and the world's largest repository of paintings and lithographs by Columbus native George Bellows, who is widely regarded as the finest American artist of his generation.

Columbus Museum of Art

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a premier botanical landmark and cultural attraction featuring exceptional plant collections and gardens, seasonal art- and nature-based exhibitions, and a dynamic array of educational opportunities and special events for visitors of all ages.The Conservatory is situated in the 88-acre Franklin Park just two miles east of downtown Columbus. Featuring indoor gardens filled with exotic plant life and artwork, including a collection of glass works by artist Dale Chihuly, the Conservatory offers enjoyment of the natural world any time of the day or year. Outdoors, botanical gardens, art sculptures, open green space and a one-mile walking loop offer respite from everyday life.Entry to the Franklin Park Conservatory is free for wedding guests.

The Columbus Zoo is home to over 9,000 animals representing over 700 species and sees over 2.3 million visitors annually. The animal exhibits are divided into regions of the world, with the zoo currently operating eight such regions. In addition the zoo owns an 18-hole golf course, known as the Safari Golf Club. The zoo also owns Zoombezi Bay and Jungle Jack's Landing.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium