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About

The Ohio University Inn and Conference Center is a full service, pet-friendly facility located in Athens, Ohio. Nestled on the edge of campus, they can provide the perfect picturesque venue for your big day! Choose from their indoor 1,500-square-foot Cutler/Putnam Ballroom, or their Outdoor Patio area completed with a cozy, brick fire pit. Both locations can accommodate large ceremonies and receptions, micro weddings, and various events for up to 150 guests!

Facilities and Capacity:

Impress your guests with a gathering in their flexible event space in Athens, Ohio. The Ohio University Inn and Conference Center provides more than 4,400 square feet of meeting and event space for both small gatherings and grand events. Combining flexible function space with state-of-the-art technology, our conference center in Athens, Ohio is located right on Ohio University Campus. guests. Our venue features a ballroom and five meeting rooms with a total capacity for up to 480 guests. Additionally, we have outdoor meeting space on our patio with a cozy, brick fire place!

Services Offered:

As one of the only full service locations in the area, The Ohio University Inn and Conference Center provides a myriad of services for their guests.

  • Overnight Accommodations
  • Full Service Restaurant and Tavern
  • Starbucks Kiosk
  • 24-7 Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Event Planning (Wedding Planner on site)
  • All-inclusive Wedding Packages
  • Set-up
  • Tear-down
  • Tables and Chairs
  • Linens and Napkins
  • Complimentary Parking and Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Projection
  • Portable Stage
  • Craft Bar
  • Catering

Cuisine:

The Ohio University Inn and Conference Center is home to Cutler's Restaurant, the Bunch of Grapes Tavern, and a Starbucks kiosk. Cutler's Restaurant is one of Athens, Ohio's most popular eateries, offering a menu focused on simple, yet delicious dishes prepared with the finest local ingredients. Cutler's has garnered a long-standing reputation for the greatest steaks and freshest seafood in town. If you're looking for something on the lighter side, the Bunch of Grapes Tavern is a classic tavern offering light meals and appetizers, cocktails, beer, and wine stored in their eight-bottle Cruvinet wine preservation system. If you’re looking to stay in, they can accommodate carry-out orders and room service!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Ohio University Inn & Conference Center

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Tara Sent on 06/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Beyond perfect. Great staff and service!! We couldn't be more happy with how our wedding went! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a vender. For our wedding we had a ton of people have to travel to Athens. So it was nice to have everything all in one location. The rooms are very nice and clean and they have a beautiful outside patio. Amber and her staff are amazing and they go above and behind to make sure everything is perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better day! Thank you to amber and the OU inn for making our special day perfect!
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Christina Sent on 11/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The OU Inn went above and beyond on every aspect of our big day. Amber was so easy to talk to and work with. She had a handle on everything and helped me make my vision for our wedding come to fruition! Thanks to Amber and her team, the day went incredibly well. There were minor mishaps (family being crazy, a ring bearer pulling a fire alarm, etc.) along the way and Amber handled all scenarios with ease and grace. The food was amazing; I just wish I had a more forgiving dress so that I could eat more of it! Even though we were planning our wedding from the west coast, Amber made the time difference work & helped ensure that everything went off without a hitch.
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Erin Sent on 12/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you are looking for a professional staff who takes your vision and runs with it, I would definitely recommend OU Inn. Amber is excellent and I was so stress free on the day of the wedding and the days leading up to it because of her and her staff. We did not have to lift a finger when it came to decorating and preparations and I was told by many of my family members that I was the "calmest" bride they've ever encountered. I can thank Amber and the staff at OU inn for that because I knew we were in good hands and that they had everything taken care of! Amber also helped out so much with little "extras" that we needed. I wish we could go back and do it all over again and we wouldn't change a thing! ...Thank you so much for helping with the best days of our lives!

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Ohio University Inn & Conference Center frequently asked questions

Ohio University Inn & Conference Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Ohio University Inn & Conference Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Ohio University Inn & Conference Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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