Wedding Party Photos

Your Wedding

The Ohio Statehouse is a remarkable edifice and perfect for wedding photos. Situated on Capitol Square in downtown Columbus, the Ohio Statehouse is a beautifully restored monument to the people of Ohio , their vision of our democracy and the dream for a better place to live and work. But more than just a monument to our past; it is where history happens.

The Ohio Statehouse embodies the perfect location for wedding photos with its Greek Revival architecture and appealing exterior landscape.

Wedding parties are permitted to take photos inside and outside of the Statehouse. If other events are taking place simultaneously, wedding parties must be considerate and not interfere or interrupt those events.

How to Schedule Your Wedding Party Photos

Step 1 : Availability

To photograph a wedding party at the Statehouse, contact Kathryn Jordan at 614/752-9777 or kjordan@csrab.state.oh.us for availability and to answer additional questions.

Step 2 : Application Form and Paperwork

You must then complete a permit application and appropriate paperwork to photograph your wedding party. All paperwork must be received at least 15 days in advance. Application forms are accepted 365 days in advance of the requested date. It is recommended that you submit your permit application as far in advance as possible.

The following paperwork must be received with your non-refundable $50 administrative fee by CSRAB prior to your event being approved:

A 15-day waiver form must be completed when submitting application less than 15 days prior to your photographs. For photography that requires a 15-day waiver, all fees must be received in advance of the event.

15 Day Waiver Form

Step 3 : Send It In

Send your completed permit application request and supporting documents along with your non-refundable $50 administrative fee to:

Special Events
Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board
Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol Square
Columbus , Ohio 43215-4210
Checks should be made out to: Treasurer, State of Ohio

Step 4 : Approving Your Photography Session

Upon receipt of your completed application materials and non-refundable $50 administrative fee, CSRAB will review your permit request and notify you if your photography session is approved or denied.

All permissible events must be in accordance with CSRAB's General Rules, as set forth by the Ohio Legislature, as well as federal, state and local laws.