The Columbian is a very versatile space that can host meetings, reunions or large wedding receptions. Swogger Gallery can seat up to 150 for dinner while Peddicord Playhouse can seat 160 people.
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Ceremony Area, Indoor Event Space, Reception Area
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Up to 200
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Bar & Drinks, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
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Ballroom
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Couples Usually Spend
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The Columbian Theatre Reviews
Aubrey Brown(bride)1 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-05-2016 We used the Columbian for our wedding and reception in May 2016. Unfortunately, we discovered things in our contract were changed or untrue. We also encountered unprofessionalism on a level I have never experienced before. Event Coordinator made professional issues personal and went on Facebook and posted that she wanted to “murder bridezilla”. We have screenshots of these posts and they were provided to her supervisor. However are still avaliable for public view.Our contract stated the venue would be available from 9am to midnight with the option to purchase more time after midnight if desired for $150/hour. Event Coordinator said we couldn’t get in until 10 am (because it would be a long day for her). Since we lost an hour at the beginning of our contracted time, we didn't believe we should be charged for having that hour moved to the end of our event but she charged us $250 for an hour to stay til 1am. Regardless of the view on if we used an extra hour we were still clearly over charged $100.Our contract stated black linen napkins would be provided and then after signing the contact we were told they would not be. Our contract also stated that linen tablecloths would be provided. We later found out that it was only in one size, shape and color. So we had to purchase or rent our own. The Event Coordinator and I discussed that we would purchase and provide our own tablecloths and napkins. Event Coordinator used the venue's even after watching my husband carry our linens in. There wasnt a lot of information on alcohol in the contract. We were told a few things were possible but then that was changed. When we started asking about options and pricing we got a lot of surprising answers. We were told by the Event Coordinator that we could not have a keg because Foundation bylaws would not allow it; \"probably because it was not very classy\". We were not allowed to purchase bulk alcohol for any discount. It took a very long time to get a cost quote for champagne; which they tripled the shelf price of. We provided our guests with an open bar. The Event Coordinator and I had decided ahead of time to not open the bar until after our ceremony was over. They opened the bar when guests started arriving at the venue. The bartenders actually discussed with our guests things about our bar tab. Had the bar not been open so early we would not have had such a high bill. My family and guests cleared off tables and trash in an effort to be helpful. The night of our event the Event Coordinator stated to my father that our help would assist in getting the staff out of there before 1 am. While cleaning, one of our guests actually fell off the unmarked stage edge, knocking off a small piece of trim. We made the Event Coordinator aware of this issue and she advised us that we would be notified if we were responsible for anything. We were never verbally, or in written form, made aware we would be responsible. The contract stated: \"The Client will receive notification of any damages within 48 hours after the event, if applicable.\" We were never notified there were damages we would be responsible for but the venue determined we would not be refunded the $250 deposit. The Director said the issues would have to be taken to the board. We were not contacted for 10 weeks. When I finally inquired if there had been resolution we were told we would not receive any of our money back. We feel we are still owed $500. Reviewed on 12-08-2016
Andrea VonFeldt(bride)2 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-05-2012 Growing up in Wamego, I have always had a special place in my heart for the Columbian Theatre and I was very excited to hold my wedding reception there. My excitement was very short-lived as I began the wedding planning process. The woman who was our \"event manager\" did not have answers to my simple questions. It was very hard to plan even the smallest components of our reception. When we received the invoice, it was much higher than we had expected. They had added multiple expenses that we were not informed of (e.g., bar set up fee, event management, etc). The day of the wedding, the \"event manager\" was disrespectful to my brother and did not start serving the alcohol when we had asked. Therefore, the alcohol was almost gone by 6:00 and we had to scramble to purchase more. They also were unable to play my picture slideshow in which we had already paid extra for. Overall, I am saddened to say I would recommend NOT holding a wedding or reception at the Columbian Theatre. Reviewed on 13-06-2012