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New & Noteworthy

Openings, closings and changes in the Central Ohio wedding industry

BY SOPHIA ENGLEHART

OPENING BTTS Holdings—comprising The Estate at New Albany, Brookshire Event Venue and WatersEdge Event & Conference Venue—is adding to its portfolio a micro-venue in the former C.Kreuger’s space in the Short North. Dubbed The Fig Room, the industrial-chic space boasts a BYO liquor license and a set of taps that clients can set up with kegs or half-kegs of local brews. 17 Brickel St., Columbus, 614-725-1212, figroom.biz

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OPENING A beautiful, European-style estate that looks like it’s straight out of a romance novel, Capriella Castle is now accepting bookings for 2021. It’s named after its new owners, the Capriotti family. 6665 Eagle Creek Ln., Ostrander, 614- 653-3937, capriellacastle.com OPENING Husband-and-wife team Josh and Michelle Staley—a wedding DJ and photographer, respectively—acquired The Postmark in Chillicothe late last year with in-laws Terry and Beth Staley. The former post office is a perfect blend of historic charm and modern design. 105 S. Paint St., Chillicothe, 740-414-4165, thepostmarkoh.com

CHANGE Several businesses changed their names this summer: Botanica 215 is now Rose & Berry, Cheer Up Letterpress became Lumaca Paper, and Clear Sky Video was renamed Capstone Cinema. Rose & Berry, 215 King Ave., Columbus, 614-372-5537, roseandberryfloral.com; Lumaca Paper, 400 W. Rich St., Columbus, 419-889-8324, lumacapaper.com; Capstone Cinema, 614-746-5459, capstonecinema.com

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Lavender and Honey Wedding Cakes, Kelly Jo Jackson’s highly designed wedding cake business, relocated from Florida to Columbus last year. The home-based bakery serves customers through Concierge Cake Tasting, a delivery system that allows couples to have cake samples shipped directly to their homes. 614-547-9851, lavender

andhoneyweddingcakes.com

The Fives, a sleek rooftop venue with a stunning view of Downtown, opened on May 31. It’s operated by Together & Company, which also owns High Line Car House (550 S. High St.) and recently acquired Kittie’s Cakes (495 S. Third St.). 550 Reach Blvd., Columbus, 614-256-8850, thefivescolumbus.com CLOSINGS On June 12, popular wedding venues Dock 580 and Juniper Rooftop announced via Facebook that they would be closing permanently due to the economic impact of COVID-19 (see more on Page 20). Red Brick Occasions, located in Downtown Columbus, and Catering by Design Banquet Hall on the North Side are among the other venues to close because of statewide shutdowns made in the effort to curb the

spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Mohicans added three new treehouses—El Castillo, The View and The Silver Bullet— this year. The Silver Bullet is particularly interesting: It comprises a 31-foot, vintage Airstream camper, renovated with amenities like a steam shower, surrounded by a covered patio 25 feet in the air. 22650 Vess Rd., Glenmont, 740-599- 9030, themohicans.net

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PRE-WEDDED BLISS Jillian and Alan-Michael Somerville, pictured here during their first look, opted to see each other pre-ceremony. “It was so special for us to have that moment together, to be able to center our jitters and excitement and to be able to come together as one in private,” Jillian says.