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The Sanctuary on Neil
New & Noteworthy Openings, closings and changes in the Central Ohio wedding industry BY EMMA FRANKART HENTERLY
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hosted its first wedding in August. Meanwhile, Retreat 21, an all-in-one property with an on-site event venue, cabins, winery/ cidery and more from the folks behind Vue Columbus, is slated to open in late spring 2022 in Marysville. The Sanctuary on Neil, 618 Neil Ave., Columbus, 614-848-4700, thesanctuaryonneil.com; Understory, 2571 Neil Ave., Columbus, understorycbus.com; Edison 777, 777 N. Fourth St., 614-6651698, edison777.biz; Retreat 21, 11437 Industrial Pkwy., Marysville, retreat21.com In similar fashion, two well-known beauty names in the region have each opened rentable suites that are perfect for getting ready the morning of your wedding. Sunup Studios, a new venture from the folks behind
CHANGES The Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar, twotime winner in the Local Bachelorette Party category of our Best of Columbus Weddings reader poll, has moved from the Arena District to the University District. 1516 N. High St., Columbus, 614947-0434, thebigbangbarcolumbus.com In September, On Paper announced a rebrand of its custom design and print studio. On Paper Press is located across the street from its retail sister store in the Short North. The new studio is open by appointment only. 692 N. High St. #206, 614-935-9530, onpaper.com
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OPENINGS Portions of the wedding industry continue to defy the challenges of COVID, with many businesses launching or starting new endeavors since our June issue. Four big names in the local wedding scene—Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, BTTS Holdings and Vue Columbus—have new venues. The Sanctuary on Neil, the Victorian Village venue operated by Cameron Mitchell’s catering arm, opened this fall, as did Wolf’s Ridge’s Understory in the Old North Columbus neighborhood. Nearby in Italian Village, Edison777 from BTTS Holdings— the folks behind The FIG Room, The Estate at New Albany, Brookshire, WatersEdge, Fiori Florals and Gourmet Fresh Catering—
