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About The Makoy
Based in Hilliard, The Makoy works with couples planning weddings throughout Columbus, Ohio. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as WatersEdge Event & Conference Center, The Cove at WatersEdge. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near The Makoy
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Hilliard, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- TownePlace Suites Columbus Hilliard
- Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Hilliard
- Best Western Hilliard
- Homewood Suites Columbus Hilliard
- Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Dublin
- Staybridge Suites - Columbus / Dublin
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Columbus
How much do wedding venues cost in Columbus?
Venue pricing in Columbus spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues 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.
Columbus weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37° | 22° | 21% | 4:50 PM | 5:31 PM |
| Feb | 41° | 24° | 22% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Mar | 51° | 32° | 24% | 7:03 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Apr | 64° | 42° | 27% | 7:34 PM | 8:10 PM |
| May | 74° | 52° | 28% | 8:01 PM | 8:40 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 62° | 25% | 8:21 PM | 9:02 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 65° | 24% | 8:19 PM | 8:59 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 64° | 21% | 7:51 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Sep | 78° | 56° | 18% | 7:04 PM | 7:40 PM |
| Oct | 66° | 45° | 19% | 6:15 PM | 6:52 PM |
| Nov | 52° | 35° | 20% | 4:35 PM | 5:15 PM |
| Dec | 42° | 27° | 21% | 4:24 PM | 5:07 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 Port Columbus International Airport (6.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| LCK Rickenbacker International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| DAY James M. Cox Dayton International Airport | 65 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 100 mi | 2 hr |
| Cleveland | 126 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Pittsburgh | 162 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 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
- 5462 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA
- Where
- Hilliard · 10 miles northwest of central Columbus
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Columbus
- One of 192 wedding venues we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (614) 777-1211
- Website
- Visit site
From The Makoy's website
“Discover The Makoy, an affordable and elegant wedding and event venue in Columbus, OH. Host your dream wedding, special event or corporate event at our beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces.”makoy.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, In-house catering, Bar service, Getting-ready suites, Rain plan, Free parking
- Capacity
- Up to 300 guests
Read from makoy.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Makoy before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Hilliard
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 35 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 37 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Dublin, Plain City, Upper Arlington, Galloway
Distances are straight-line from The Makoy; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Columbus.
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