HERE ARE JUST A FEW possible wedding reception sites in the Tri-State, organized by seating capacity.

If you know of a reception site that isn't listed, call Features Editor Robyn Rison at 304-526-2799, and we will add it to the list on our Web site and include it in the 2012 Bridal Guide..

Fewer than 50

HISTORIC Z.D. RAMSDELL HOUSE

Address: 1108 B St., Ceredo

Seating capacity: 40

Cost: $50

Other info: Kitchen available; utensils and tableware provided; alcohol permitted; no smoking

Contact: Amy Robinson, 304-453-6222; or Judy Jordan, 304-453-2482

ROSE GARDEN ROOM WITH A VIEW

Address: 800 8th Street Road

Seating capacity: 40-60

Cost: some require user fee and damage deposit; varies by season.  Memorial Day through Sept. 15 cost is $325 with $300 damage deposit, Sept. 16 through Memorial Day cost is $100 with $300 damage deposit, and anytime of the year Monday through Thursday cost is $100.

Other info: Memorial Day through Sept. 15 includes grounds; Sept. 16 to Memorial Day except Thanksgiving; Monday-Thursday does not include grounds or holiday; and Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day does not include grounds.

Contact: Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 304-696-5954; www.ghprd.org.
 

50-99

AMERICAN LEGION 139, MILTON

Address: 1207 Main St., Milton

Seating capacity: 60

Cost: Members - $50 plus $50 deposit, refundable if left in good condition; Non members - 2 hours, $50 plus $75 deposit; more than 2 hours, $100 plus $75 deposit.

Other info: Alcohol not permitted; smoking permitted

Contact: Barbara, 304-743-3149


BARBOURSVILLE WOMAN’S CLUB

Address: 1472 Central Ave., Barboursville

Seating capacity: 50

Cost: $50 per day

Other info: Kitchen furnished; no alcohol or smoking permitted.

Contact: Margaret Dodds, 304-736-7022


CAMP MAD ANTHONY WAYNE LODGE

Address: 2125 Spring Valley Drive

Seating capacity: 70

Cost: For all day (8 a.m. to midnight) cost is $160 with $300 damage deposit, for overnight stay cost is $230 with $300 damage deposit

Other info: Small kitchen available; open campfire offered

Contact: Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 304-696-5954, or www.ghprd.org.


HISTORIC HUNTINGTON HOUSE

Address: 1349 6th Ave.

Seating capacity: 80 (lawn weddings will accommodate more in the summer)

Cost: Rental for the house starts at $300

Other info: Victorian-era special event venue. It can be a do-it-yourself event or be managed by the special events planner. Catering options available. Butler’s pantry, ice freezer, kitchenette, music room with Bose sound system, children’s playroom, bride’s room, “green” wedding packages and more. No smoking. Alcohol is permitted through independent licensed bartender service and the purchase of one time liquor liability insurance.

Contact: Kathi McKay Stafford, 304-919-1095, or www.huntingtonhouse.info.

PROCTORVILLE WOMAN’S CLUB

Address: Ohio 7, Proctorville

Seating capacity: 60-75

Cost: varies

Other info: Kitchen provided; no catering services.

Contact: Sharon Jack, 740-886-8745.

VFW POST 6878

Address: 22 County Road 12, Proctorville, Ohio

Seating capacity: 96

Cost: $50 for four hours and $50 damage deposit, refundable; or $100 for entire day and $50 damage deposit

Other info: Kitchen available; no alcohol, smoking or gambling

Contact: Bob Lawhon, 740-886-6935


VFW POST 8429

Address: 1180 Walker Branch Road, Ceredo

Seating capacity: 80

Cost: varies

Contact: Ethel Bowden, 304-453-2031


WESTMORELAND WOMAN’S CLUB

Address: 2962 Bradley Road, Huntington

Seating capacity: 80

Cost: $100

Other info: No catering services and no alcoholic beverages permitted

Contact: Freeda Crockett, 304-429-6061

 

100-149

AMERICAN LEGION POST 93

Address: 302 8th St., Kenova

Seating capacity: 125

Cost: $300

Other info: Available only on Saturday through Tuesday and three Thursdays each month; catering provided and charged according to menu selection

Contact: 304-453-3370


AMERICAN LEGION 177

Address: 6024 U.S. Route 60 E., Barboursville

Seating capacity: 140

Cost: Varies according to menu items, set-up, clean-up; own catering; full-service bar provided.

Other info: Separate entrance; not connected with legion

Contact: Jeremy Mount, 304-733-0177


BARBOURSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER

Address: 721 Central Ave., Barboursville

Seating capacity: 100

Cost: $100 rental from 8 a.m. to midnight and $50 damage/clean-up deposit, which is refundable

Other info: Kitchen available; no catering service, drinking or smoking

Contact: Kandy Miller, 304-736-8994

14TH STREET WEST GAZEBO

Address: 555 14th St. W., Huntington

Seating capacity: 100 or more, according to arrangements

Cost: $100 per day

Other info: Provide own tables, chairs, decorations and food; electric provided; no kitchen available

Contact: Larry Napier, 304-525-1500 or www.centralcitymarket.com

HERITAGE FARM MUSEUM AND VILLAGE

Address: 3300 Harvey Road, Huntington

Seating capacity: Welcome Center seats 80-100, Log Church seats 80-100, Heritage Hall seats up to 200.

Cost: Log Church ranges from $300 to $500 depending on day of week and time of year; Welcome Center ranges from $200 to $300 depending on day of week; Heritage Hall ranges from $500 to $600 depending on day of week.

Other info: Reservation is from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $100 plus tax per hour for additional hours.

Contact: 304-522-1244, or www.heritagefarmmuseum.com.

RITTER PARK ROSE GARDEN

Address: 800 8th Street Road

Seating capacity: Room has 60 chairs; grounds hold 100 chairs

Cost: $150 with $125 damage deposit

Other info: First bloom is middle of May and full bloom is second week of June; no alcoholic beverages permitted

Contact: Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 304-696-5954, or www.ghprd.org


SAVANNAH’S RESTAURANT

Address: 1208 6th Ave., Huntington

Seating capacity: 70

Cost: $400 room fee, buffet and entree prices vary

Other info: Handicap-accessible

Contact: Ava Bicknell, 304-529-0919; or superpages.com


ST. CLOUD’S COMMUNITY CENTER

Address: 1701 Jackson Ave., Huntington

Seating capacity: 100

Cost: $145 plus $300 damage deposit

Other info: Kitchen available; no cooking utensils.

Contact: Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 304-696-5954; or www.ghprd.org
 

150-199

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HUNTINGTON

Address: 617 9th Ave., Huntington

Seating capacity: 150

Cost: $185-$285, $50 damage deposit, which is refundable

Other info: Available Sunday through Friday; kitchen available; no catering service. No smoking; can bring own alcohol.

Contact: Margaret Wilson, 304-523-4165

THE PALMS RECEPTION HALL

Address: 314 9th Street Plaza, Huntington

Seating capacity: 175

Cost: $375 for 100 or less; $650 for 101 to 175

Other info: Catering kitchen; hand-carved ceiling; state-of-the-art PA system and more

Contact: Linda Deweese, 304-634-3231


RITTER PARK 10TH STREET FOUNTAIN AREA

Address: 10th Street, Huntington

Seating capacity: 150

Cost: $50

Other info: Available from 8 a.m. to dark

Contact: Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 304-696-5954, or www.ghprd.org


ST. PETER CLAVER

Address: 828 15th St., Huntington

Seating capacity: 150 for hall

Cost: $150

Other info: Kitchen available; catering services not provided; alcoholic beverages permitted

Contact: 304-523-7311 or 304-523-9071 or http://stpeterclaverwv.catholicweb.com

 

200-249

ARTS BALLROOM

Address: 900 8th St., Huntington

Seating capacity: 200 seated, but can accommodate up to 400

Cost: Price is flexible.

Other info: Warm-up kitchen available, can bring your own alcohol, sound equipment available for rent.

Contact: 304-733-ARTS (2787), www.733arts.org


CABELL COUNTY 4-H CAMP BUILDING

Address: 6040 Booten Creek Road, Barboursville

Seating capacity: Great Hall, 200

Cost: $150 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; $200 for overnight at main lodge; $75 for conference hall, six hours or less

Other info: Kitchen available; no catering services

Contact: 304-736-4590

HOWARD P. HALL VFW POST 1064

Address: 920 7th Ave., Huntington

Seating capacity: 225

Cost: $150 with $100 cleanup fee

Other info: Kitchen available (cost varies); cash bar and/or catering available or bring own food and drinks; smoking permitted

Contact: Scott King, 304-525-9611


KEITH-ALBEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Address: 925 4th Ave., Huntington

Seating capacity: 250 for lower mezzanine (150 for upper mezzanine)

Cost: Deposits and reservation rates vary

Other info: On the National Register of Historic Places

Contact: Chad Midkiff via e-mail at chad@trifectaproductions.net
 

THE MARSHALL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION HALL, HOME OF THE ERICKSON ALUMNI CENTER

Address: 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25703

Seating capacity: 240

Cost: $1,500

Other info: Additional areas such as Patio, 2nd Floor Mezzanine and Nate Ruffin Alumni Lounge available, catering list, alcohol service available, nonsmoking property.

Contact: Krystle Davis, 304-696-3420 or krystle.davis@marshall.edu or visit our website at www.marshall.edu/foundation/foundationhall

VFW POST 9738

Address: 227 Main St., Guyandotte

Seating capacity: 200+

Cost: Varies according to time used, how many people, etc.

Other info: Kitchen available; catering not available; alcohol and smoking permitted; must use post’s bartender

Contact: Dreama McComas, 304-523-9738


RAMADA LIMITED AND CONVENTION CENTER

Address: 3094 16th Street Road, Huntington

Seating capacity: 200

Cost: $1,500 for all day Saturday, includes linens, set-up and clean-up, or $1,200 without linens; other days’ costs vary

Other info: Catering provided by renter; alcohol permitted

Contact: Eugene Robinson, 304-523-4242
 

250-299

AMERICAN LEGION POST 16

Address: 1421 6th Ave., Huntington

Seating capacity: 250

Cost: $350; $100 deposit, refundable if left in good condition; $50 extra if use kitchen facilities

Other info: No caterers provided; alcohol permitted if ordered through post and use post bartender at $10 per hour; smoking permitted

Contact: David Blankenship, 304-523-9471 or 304-416-3955


YMCA KENNEDY CENTER

Address: 5800 Ohio River Road, Huntington

Seating capacity: 250

Cost: $450 from 6 p.m. to midnight, includes four-hour set-up; $100 deposit required

Other info: Kitchen available; catering service not available; after 7 p.m., alcohol permitted; no smoking

Contact: Ted Ferrell, 304-522-0616 or 304-654-9815 or http://www.huntingtonymca.org/kennedy.php
 

300-399

ASHLAND ELKS LODGE

Address: 900 Carter Ave., Ashland

Seating capacity: 350

Cost: $400 deposit

Other info: Catering provided, each $100 spent in food, $10 is refundable; alcohol and smoking are permitted

Contact: Bill Grace, 606-324-5720


BELLEFONTE COUNTRY CLUB

Address: 208 Country Club Drive, Ashland.

Seating capacity: 350

Cost: No fees for use of rooms; however, costs vary depending on menu selection

Other info: Quality country club service and cuisine options in beautiful, traditional setting; alcohol service available; pastry chef on staff, prepares wedding cakes and specialty desserts to order

Contact: Beverly Baldridge, 606-324-2107


CLUB 21 AT THE FREDERICK

Address: 940 4th Ave., Huntington

Seating capacity: 300

Cost: Varies per event; minimal depending on catering

Other info: Club 21, Main Lobby (seating available) and mezzanine (if include these, up to 400 people)

Contact: Carroll Boyd, 304-529-0222

 

THE FUNNY BONE

Address: 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington

Seating capacity: 350

Cost: rental fee of $250 if the Funny Bone caters the event or $400 if the Funny Bone does not cater the event (clean-up not included).

Other info: all basic tableware and utensils are provided, full bar available, space can handle a dance floor rental, full menu available.

Contact: Sherri Shaw, 304-417-7822 or 304-781-5653.

 

400-499

PULLMAN PLAZA HOTEL

Address: 1001 3rd Ave.

Seating capacity: 400+ depending on set-up

Cost: varies by room size

Other info: Catering available for extra charge; alcoholic beverages permitted if purchased there

Contact: Bobbie Ward, 304-691-5413 or www.pullmanplaza.com


WELLINGTON’S OF SCARLET OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

Address: 1 Dairy Road, Poca, W.Va.

Seating capacity: 400

Cost: Set-up fee plus catering fees; full-service catering; price includes linens, fresh flowers on tables, candlelight and more.

Other info: Fax: 304-755-3229

Contact: Tom Grant, 304-522-0796
 

500 plus

RITTER PARK AMPHITHEATER

Address: Ritter Park, Huntington

Seating capacity: 1,000

Cost: for entire grounds up to six hours, $300 with $300 damage deposit, for outside only cost is $180 with $300 damage deposit

Other info: Available from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Restrooms and parking available

Contact: Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 304-696-5954, or www.ghprd.org


MARSHALL UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER

Address: Don Morris Room, 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington

Seating capacity: 500

Cost: $750, plus catering costs

Other info: Catering through Sodexho America LLC; dance floor available; smoking not permitted

Contact: Facilities scheduling office, Linda Bowen, 304-696-3125, and catering, 304-696-2534, or www.marshall.edu/msc


BIG SANDY SUPERSTORE ARENA

Address: Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Avenue and 8th Street

Seating capacity/costs: Riverside Suite with dance floor, accommodates 220, $375; or Riverfront Ballroom with dance floor, accommodates up to 500, $800.

Other info: Additional cost for catering service; no outside food, beverages or alcohol permitted

Contact: Linda Fouch, 304-696-5990, or Bridget Donahoe, catering, 304-696-4406, or www.bigsandyarena.com


HARRIS RIVERFRONT PARK

Address: 10th Street and Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Huntington

Seating capacity: unlimited

Cost: varies depending on location (picnic shelter, amphitheater, other areas)

Contact: Elliott Murnick, 304-696-5990


MEMORIAL ARCH

Address: Memorial Boulevard, Huntington

Seating capacity: Varies

Cost: $30

Other info: Available from 8 a.m. to dark; electrical outlet available

Contact: Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 304-696-5954, or www.ghprd.org


RITTER PARK STONE CIRCLE

Seating capacity: Varies

Cost: $30

Other info: Available from 8 a.m. to dark

Contact: Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 304-696-5954, or www.ghprd.org