The Gahanna Sanctuary

Limited services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,000

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

The Gahanna Sanctuary is an affordable, nonprofit event venue in Gahanna, Ohio Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, our charming one-of-a-kind space features gorgeous Tudor stained-glass windows, ambient bistro string lights, an outdoor patio, a large Do-It-Yourself kitchen, a spacious private suite for getting ready, and so much more.​ Nestled in Gahanna's Creekside District, our venue is the ideal location for wedding ceremonies and receptions, family celebrations, community gatherings, birthday parties, fundraisers, and just about any kind of event you can imagine. Moreover, ample close-by parking is free. Contact us today to learn more.

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Seated guest capacity

  • 1-250

Venue type

    Venue setting

    • Indoor
    82 N High St, Gahanna, OH 43230

    Our event spaces

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    Sanctuary Hall

    Create your own history at the Gahanna Sanctuary

    Sanctuary Hall was built in 1895 has been listed on The National Register of Historic Places since 1987 and is located in the front of the venue inside the two main front doors. It consists of a large wooden dance floor and a contiguous large carpeted area that can be separated by lowering a red velvet curtain. The old raised choir area can be used for a DJ or bartender. This room is underneath the Gothic Revival style bell tower.

    Guest capacity

    1-250 Seated

    1-300 Standing

    Square footage

    3,100

    Ideal for

    Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other

    Guests often feel this space is

    “Surprised and delighted”

    Included in this room:

    Beautiful and historic stained glass windows, dance floor, tables and chairs.

    Available services that can be provided by The Gahanna Sanctuary

    Services & amenities

    • Clean up
    • Dance floor
    • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
    • Set up
    • Wifi

    Reviews

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    4.7 out of 5

    3 reviews

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    • Great Venue but...

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      •Ariel•7 months ago

      The venue is amazing. I loved every moment. The only thing that was an issue was that our main contact retired before we got married. She was very communicative and amazing, then we couldn't get email responses and overall communication was lacking after she left. The wedding ended up going so smoothly and it was all fine but it did cause stress beforehand. I LOVE the venue and would recommend it, but hope they will work on the communication.

    • Beautiful Historic Venue for a great price

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      •Gretchen Bonasera•3 years ago

      The Gahanna Sanctuary is one of the easiest venues we work with. Its an easy layout with a large area in front for reception with a dance floor and stage, a back room for a cocktail hour and/or a buffet station, two suites for the bridal parties, and a large kitchen for the bar & catering staff.

    • Wonderful Venue

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      •Ashley and C.•3 years ago

      John is so great to work with. The venue gives to the opportunity to make it the way your eye see and vision your wedding. I highly recommend it. Just bring helping hands to make your vision come true.

    Preferred vendors of The Gahanna Sanctuary

    Decor
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    Worthington, OH

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