Types of Events We Host
At COMO Columbia Event Center, every occasion gets a setting worthy of the moment. Our versatile space adapts to your vision, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, and our team is here to help bring every detail together.
Weddings
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Bridal showers
- Rehearsal dinners
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Ceremony & reception options
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Flexible layout options
Private Celebrations
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Birthday parties
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Anniversaries
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Graduation parties
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Family reunions
Corporate Events
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Business meetings
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Conferences & seminars
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Holiday parties
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Training sessions
Community &
Special Events
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Fundraisers & galas
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Nonprofit events
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Workshops
What's Included With Every Rental
Every event at COMO comes with the essentials covered, so you can focus on your guests instead of the logistics.
✔ Dedicated event coordinator
✔ Professional banquet staff throughout your event
✔ Banquet tables and chairs for your guest count
✔ Standard linens and napkins
✔ Dishware, silverware & glassware
✔ Table decor options
✔ Setup & breakdown of your room
✔ Free onsite parking
✔ Flip chart, easels, LCD Projector with TV connection, Projector Screen
✔ Stage, podium, and microphone
✔ Dance floor
✔ Climate controlled environment
✔ Complimentary high-speed Internet
Optional Add Ons
✔ Room Block for your Guests
✔ Bar packages
✔ Signature drinks
✔ Cake cutting
✔ White chair covers
✔ Late night snack bar
✔ Smores, ice cream, candy or coffee station
✔ Kids activity table
✔ And more! We offer lots of different and fun and creative ways to enhance your guests experience.
Room by Room Breakdown
COMO offers 9,000 square feet of versatile event space. Rooms can be configured in multiple setups — theater, classroom, banquet, reception, and more — and several can be combined for larger events.
The Grand Ballroom - Columbia's Most Versatile Event Space
At 3,913 square feet and capable of hosting up to 400 guests theater-style or 320 for a seated banquet, the Grand Ballroom is the centerpiece of COMO. It can be divided into Salons A, B, C, and D for smaller gatherings, or combined into one grand space for your largest celebrations.
Hotel Accommodations
Out-of-town guests can stay right on site. With 133 guest rooms, 4 suites, room block options, and a complimentary airport shuttle from Columbia Regional Airport (COU), Courtyard by Marriott Columbia makes it easy for your guests to arrive and stay.
