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About Willow Lake Event Center
Willow Lake Event Center brings venue services to weddings across Columbus, Indiana, working from North Vernon. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Barn at Willow Lake, Blackberry Hill Wedding Barn. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Columbus
How much does wedding catering cost in Columbus?
Catering in Columbus typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Columbus?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Willow Lake Event Center
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Barn at Willow Lake | 0.2 mi |
| Blackberry Hill Wedding Barn | 10.3 mi |
| Venue on Three | 12.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Willow Lake Event Center to each venue listed on Lazo.
Columbus weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are August, September, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39° | 22° | 21% | 5:04 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Feb | 43° | 24° | 20% | 5:43 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Mar | 54° | 32° | 23% | 7:15 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Apr | 66° | 42° | 29% | 7:45 PM | 8:21 PM |
| May | 75° | 53° | 29% | 8:12 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 62° | 25% | 8:31 PM | 9:11 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 65° | 22% | 8:29 PM | 9:09 PM |
| Aug | 85° | 63° | 19% | 8:02 PM | 8:38 PM |
| Sep | 80° | 55° | 16% | 7:16 PM | 7:51 PM |
| Oct | 68° | 44° | 17% | 6:28 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Nov | 54° | 34° | 20% | 4:49 PM | 5:29 PM |
| Dec | 43° | 26° | 22% | 4:39 PM | 5:21 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Columbus (3.0 mi from Columbus). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Columbus.
Getting to Columbus
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| IND Indianapolis International Airport | 40 mi | 1 hr |
| CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | 68 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport | 72 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 41 mi | 50 min |
| Louisville | 67 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Cincinnati | 76 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| Columbus | 164 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Columbus; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 2130 W County Rd 200 N, North Vernon, IN 47265, USA
- Where
- North Vernon · 20 miles southeast of central Columbus
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Columbus
- One of 15 wedding caterers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (812) 657-6056
- Website
- Visit site
Around North Vernon
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 1 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Willow Lake Event Center; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Columbus.
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