Once your beloved has asked you to marry them, one of the next steps is announcing your engagement to friends and family so you can begin planning your wedding. Many people choose to do so by sending or posting engagement photos with their notice, and if you live in or around Columbus, Ohio, you might wonder where the best photo opportunities exist. Here’s a closer look at three can’t-miss spots. 

Where to Take Engagement Photos in the Columbus Area

1. Inniswood Metro Garden

While many couples opt for Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, don’t discount the lesser-used Inniswood Metro Garden in Columbus. This picturesque 123-acre nature preserve features brick pathways, wildflowers, woods, arches made of greenery, a creek, and a waterfall. There are also covered walkways, a gazebo, and a patio for rainy days. 

2. Makoy Center

The Makoy Center in nearby Hilliard is a popular venue, and with good reason. It features three indoor spaces that are ideal for weddings, but did you know it also hosts outdoor ceremonies and receptions? This scenic venue also has an outdoor garden that makes a colorful backdrop for engagement photos. 

3. Schiller Park

If you want to experiment with different backdrops for your photo session, Schiller Park features a variety of scenes that are beautiful year-round. Pose by a small pond, a willow tree, or on the nearby footbridge. Make the amphitheater with its curved stone your backdrop, or smile for the camera at the small caretaker’s cottage. There are also walkways, sculptures, and gazebos to explore.

Once your engagement photos are shot and you’re ready to start planning your wedding, stop by the Makoy Center in Hilliard for a tour of their beautiful venue. With 30,000 square feet of available space and free parking, you can host up to 400 guests. Weddings at the venue can also include on-site catering and beverage services. Call (614) 777-1211 to schedule an appointment or visit them online to find out why they’ve been voted Best of Weddings on The Knot® seven years in a row.