Frequently Asked Questions
Can we pick any vendor we want, or use a friend?
Le Meridien is partnered exclusively with The Guild House for all catering and Encore for all special effect draping, lighting and AV needs. You are welcome to select vendors for all other services, however, we do require that they be licensed and insured for liability purposes. Your wedding planner/manager will be able to provide you with a list of vendor recommendations to get you started.
what are the parking options?
Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph has a dedicated Joseph Garage, located on Russell Street, for all self-parking and valet parking needs. Overnight valet rates are $45 with unlimited in-and-out privileges or $50 for oversized vehicles. Ask your sales manager about hosted Special Event rates - self-parking starts at $6, valet rates start at $20.
can we schedule a tour of the hoteL?
Tours are scheduled by appointment during regular office hours, Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Extended evening hours are available by request based on availability. We are happy to provide complimentary valet for the occasion.
Can we use outside catering?
We are partnered exclusively with one of Columbus’ best rated restaurants, The Guild House for all catered events. They are very skilled in ethnic and fusion menus and are able to work with favorite recipes, or provide menu suggestions for such events. With the ability to provide such a diverse menu, outside catering is not permitted.
do you offer get ready spaces?
Our Spa Suites are the perfect getting ready room for the big day! This space has a lounging sofa, television, docking station for music, many mirrors and natural light along with a great view of High Street and 518 square feet of space. The space can be reserved for a minimum 4-hour time frame. Click here for Spa Suite information
what is the gift bag policy?
Gift bags may be dropped off as early as Wednesday the week prior to your wedding. We are happy to hand them out at check-in for $2.50/room, or place them in guestrooms for $5.00/room.
do you offer tastings?
Tastings are the fun part of the planning process and offered complimentary for up to 4 guests once an agreement is signed. They are designed to give you an idea of presentation, flavor profile and portion and allows time for finalizing details. Tastings are scheduled about 6 months out and include 4 hors d’oeuvres, 2 salads 3 entrees with an added surprise of late night bites. Of course, no tasting is complete without a choice of red or white wine to enhance the overall experience!
Can guestroom suites be booked in a wedding room block?
Suites may be booked at the time of contracting. However, we will only be able to add guestroom suites post-contracting based on availability, and the price may change depending on availability and demand.
Is their a minimum number of rooms to qualify as a room block?
Yes, we require a minimum of 10 rooms per night for wedding room blocks.
Are contracts required for wedding room blocks?
Yes, a contract will be created by your Sales Manager listing the specific amount of room nights per night that will be pulled from our available inventory for your guests to book. A signed contract from both the client and the hotel is required before a room block is secure and complete.
Can we contract a smaller number of rooms and add more rooms as we get closer?
We strongly advise against this. Adding rooms is purely based on hotel availability and demand. With hotels constantly changing, we cannot guarantee rooms will be available at the same discounted rate as contracted.
Are there shuttle services available at the hotel?
Unfortunately, we do not have shuttle services available. However, we would be happy to recommend local vendors that can assist with these requests.