Aspen & Alston

Frequently Asked Questions

BOOKING & PLANNING

  • A signed contract and retainer payment are required to officially reserve your wedding date at Aspen &

    Alston. Because availability is limited, dates are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Payments are divided into scheduled installments leading up to your wedding day. Couples receive a

    payment schedule during the booking process so expectations are clear from the beginning.

  • No. Aspen & Alston hosts one wedding per day, allowing our team to focus fully on your celebration and

    creating a relaxed, intentional experience for you and your guests.

  • Aspen & Alston provides venue staff on wedding day to oversee venue operations, setup flow, and property logistics. For couples wanting additional support throughout the planning process and wedding day, we highly encourage working with our in-house coordination team. Their familiarity with the property, vendor flow, and overall wedding day experience allows for a seamless and well-supported celebration.

  • Aspen & Alston maintains an Exclusive Vendor Program for catering, bar service, and DJs to help ensure a

    consistent guest experience and smooth wedding day flow. All other vendor categories are considered

    recommended vendors, though couples are welcome to bring in outside vendors that meet venue requirements.

WEDDING DAY EXPERIENCE

  • Wedding day access times are structured to create a smooth and organized experience for both couples and vendors. The wedding party receives morning access to the getting ready suites, while vendors and additional helpers arrive later in the day during designated setup windows. Detailed arrival timing is provided during the planning process.

  • Our getting ready suites are designed as preparation spaces for the wedding party before the ceremony. Suite access concludes at ceremony start so the spaces can be refreshed during the reception. Prior to the ceremony, couples will consolidate personal belongings, and the venue provides bins for small essentials needed throughout the evening such as phones, lipstick, wallets, and keys. Guest restrooms remain available throughout the event.

  • Ceremony rehearsals at Aspen & Alston are simple ceremony walk-throughs focused on processional flow and ceremony logistics. Rehearsals are unsupervised, scheduled closer to the wedding date, and do not include access to the reception barn or getting ready suites.

  • Yes. Aspen & Alston allows couples to provide their own alcohol for the reception through our approved bar service structure. This allows couples greater flexibility while still ensuring professional and responsible alcohol service throughout the evening.

  • In the event of inclement weather, ceremonies can transition indoors within the reception barn. Indoor ceremonies take place within the reception layout, allowing for a seamless transition into the evening without requiring a full room reset.

THE VENUE

  • The reception barn at Aspen & Alston is an open-air structure designed to embrace the natural surroundings and evening breeze. Large sliding doors, additional entry doors, and commercial airflow fans help keep air moving throughout the space. Because of the open-air design, couples should plan with seasonal weather in mind.

  • To maintain a safe environment for all guests and vendors, Aspen & Alston uses LED candlelight throughout the venue. Open flames are not permitted anywhere on the property, including enclosed candles and hurricanes.

  • Aspen & Alston can accommodate up to 150 guests.

  • Aspen & Alston welcomes guests of varying mobility needs and offers accessible restroom accommodations along with access throughout the primary event spaces. Because the property includes natural outdoor terrain, gravel pathways, and grassy areas, we encourage couples or guests with specific accessibility concerns to reach out prior to the event so we can help provide the best possible experience.

GUEST EXPERIENCE & LOGISTICS

  • Guests traveling to Aspen & Alston typically stay throughout the greater Dublin, Bridge Park, Marysville, and surrounding Central Ohio areas depending on where they are traveling from and the type of accommodations they prefer. Couples looking for a more local or private stay experience often explore nearby Airbnb options as well.

  • Aspen & Alston includes tables, chairs, and select signature decor pieces with the venue rental. Couples also have access to our optional in-house linen package. Tableware items such as cups, plates, flatware, glassware, and serving pieces are typically provided through your caterer or rental company based on your wedding day needs and overall design vision.

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