Yay! Congratulations on your engagement! You’re sure to have a ton of wedding ideas, vision boards to create, and cakes to sample, but one of the most important decisions to make when planning a wedding is choosing the right venue.
So, if you’ve decided to get married in Cleveland, Ohio, let us help you find the perfect location!
With the average cost of a wedding in the Cleveland metropolitan area coming to around $31,000, it’s important to consider all the options. We’ve got venues for small and intimate gatherings to large spaces to suit supersize ginormous affairs, and everything in between!
Here is our list of the best wedding venues in Cleveland, Ohio…
The CoLab
The CoLab in Lakewood, Ohio, is a classy setting for a small elegant wedding. Dating back to 1922, this historic building has been renovated with original hardwood floors and a tin ceiling.
With only 900-square-feet and an open floor plan with large windows, this is the perfect venue if you are wanting something intimate.
CoLab offers full-service wedding packages and includes a bridal suite.
Bonus: A dimmable light sound system, tables, chairs, and velvet benches are all included in the rental fee. Oh, la la!
Typical Cost: Starts at $1,100.
Capacity: Up to 36 seated guests.
Find The CoLab at The CoLab or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Pinstripes Cleveland
So you want to make sure your guests have a blast at your wedding and feel included; Pinstripes Cleveland has you covered!
This wedding venue has several different ballroom options, as well as a classy, yet relaxed space where you and your guests can bowl or play bocce ball. Who doesn’t love games?
The Ballroom at Pinstripes Cleveland is an elegant space for a large reception, while the patio can seat up to 78 guests for a more intimate wedding. There is even a firepit!
The Regusci Room is also a smaller indoor space that is perfect for cocktail hour.
Or why not have your ceremony on the patio, followed by hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the Regusci Room and a rocking reception in the Ballroom? Guaranteed fun for everyone!
Bonus: The event team at Pinstripes Cleveland can help customize your big day and even offers catering starting at $50 a person.
Typical Cost: Starts at $5,000.
Capacity: Up to 210 seated guests.
Find Pinstripes Cleveland at Pinstripes Cleveland or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Red Space
Red Space is located in the heart of downtown Cleveland and is perfect for your large, chic city wedding!
Featuring an art gallery with pieces from regional and national artists, this urban spot is elegant, yet hip.
For smaller weddings, The Red Space Gallery can sit up to 60 guests, but if you have an uber large wedding, The Grand Warehouse boasts 8,000 square feet and can seat up to 350 guests!
This classy space has large windows, high ceilings, and hardwood floors. And when you rent the Grand Warehouse, you also get access to The Red Space Gallery.
Your wedding is sure to be a hit in this modern venue!
Bonus: Your special day can be a part of the art in The Red Space Gallery with their Sign in Wall, featuring over 10,000 signatures of guests including celebrities!
Typical Cost: Starts at $5,000.
Capacity: Up to 400 seated guests.
Find Red Space at Red Space or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The Lake Erie Building
Got a huge wedding to plan and an unlimited budget? If so, then The Lake Erie Building in Lakewood, Ohio could be your dream venue.
Dating back to 1917 and fully remodeled, this spot exudes luxury and class with an urban, warehouse vibe.
The 7,000-square-feet main ballroom can seat up to 375 guests and is located on the 2nd floor of the Lake Erie Building and has huge windows to let in plenty of natural light. The building was originally a car manufacturing plant for Templar Motors and features classic autos in the event space. How cool is that?
Bonus: The Lake Erie Building only hosts one event per weekend and you can start setting up and decorating on a Wednesday. Less stress equals a happy wedding day!
Typical Cost: Starts at $15,000.
Capacity: Up to 375 seated guests.
Find The Lake Erie Building at Lake Eerie Building Events or check out Instagram.
Williams on the Lake
Williams on the Lake is located in Medina, Ohio, which is a suburb of Cleveland.
This stunning property features two separate venue options on an 11-acre private lake. Each venue has its own outdoor ceremony space and indoor reception space.
Lakeside South has a huge dock and private courtyard area with a romantic gazebo. The ballroom has skylights and cathedral ceilings, as well as a state-of-the-art sound system and 80-inch monitors.
Lakeside East is for a slightly smaller wedding with seating for up to 200 guests. Both venues get two thumbs up for a perfect combo outdoor/indoor dream wedding.
Bonus: Williams on the Lake also has a pond and waterfall on the property, and both venue options have large decks overlooking the private lake.
Typical Cost: Starts at $4,000.
Capacity: Up to 315 seated guests.
Find Williams on the Lake at Williams on the Lake or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Making Memories at Wiegand Lake Park
Making Memories at Wiegland Lake Park offers four fabulous wedding options in a park setting with beautiful gardens and century-old trees.
Located in Novelty, Ohio, this venue is absolutely gorgeous! There is a spacious deck for your ceremony beside a lake and grassy areas for guests to play lawn games.
Want part of your wedding indoors? No problem, there is a furnished banquet room with a gas fireplace and a ballroom from 1937 with exposed wooden beams.
Bonus: There are swings and benches overlooking the lake and guests can even enjoy a paddle-boat ride!
Typical Cost: Starting at $5,600.
Capacity: Up to 175 seated guests.
Find Making Memories at Wiegand Lake Park or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Gleneagles Golf Club and Events
Gleneagles Golf Club in Twinsburg, Ohio touts itself as a “modern rustic space” unlike any other venue in Northeast Ohio.
The brand new banquet venue sits on the grounds of the beautiful wooded golf course and includes all you need for a full-service ceremony and reception.
Gleneagles Golf Club also has an outdoor pavilion for your ceremony and an indoor ballroom with large open windows with plenty of natural light overlooking the course. There is also a full patio with views of the lake.
Just think of the fabulous photos your wedding photographer can capture with this stunning backdrop!
Bonus: The rental price of Gleneagles Golf Club includes an onsite wedding planner and use of the facilities’ elegant flatware, glassware, and china.
Typical Cost: Starting at $5,000.
Capacity: Up to 220 seated guests.
Find Gleneagles Golf Club and Events at Gleneagles Golf Club or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Goodtime III
Have you ever dreamed of getting married on a boat in the middle of a lake? The Goodtime III is the largest charter ship in Cleveland, Ohio, and provides a one-of-a-kind experience for your big day.
The Main Deck is a 2,500-square-foot enclosed area with climate control. The 2nd Deck has partial shelter and is a whopping 4,000-square-feet.
Notably, when you rent the Main or 2nd deck (or both!) you have access to the 3rd and 4th decks which are completely open air.
Think of the awesome wedding photos you can take of the downtown Cleveland skyline from the lake!
Bonus: The 3-hour charter fee includes the use of Goodtime III’s in-house DJ.
Typical Cost: Starting at $3,700.
Capacity: Up to 300 seated guests.
Find the Goodtime III at Goodtime III or check out Facebook or Instagram.
LaMalfa
LaMalfa in Mentor is the premier venue for elegant, 5-star, uber large weddings in Ohio.
This full-service property is a whopping 75,000-square-feet with a 15,000-square-foot lobby and a 1,000-square-foot onsite wedding chapel.
The Chapel features an open glass wall, a rose petal wedding aisle runner, and the perfect lighting.
The Ballrooms at Lamalfa can seat up to 1,500 guests and have crystal chandeliers and 120 feet of bar space. If you are lucky enough to know 1,500 people, LaMalfa is your spot to tie the knot!
Bonus: This gorgeous venue is so special we chose two bonuses to highlight!
You can have LaMalfa’s professional pianist play a baby grand piano in the Chapel for your ceremony!
Also, LaMalfa includes onsite lodging with The Wingate by Wyndham’s 83 all-suite hotel rooms.
Typical Cost: Starting at $5,000.
Capacity: Up to 1,500 seated guests.
Find LaMalfa at LaMalfa or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
If you’ve been dreaming of tying the knot in a luxurious country estate, the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio, is a dream come true. This historic mansion located on 70 acres of gardens is simply spectacular!
The Manor House Reception Hall is on the lower level and has a warm and cozy fireplace hearth. If the weather is good, the space can expand to the outdoor Service Well and Drying Yard for cocktails.
The other option is the elegant Carriage House Reception Hall with French doors opening to a tented patio.
With a rich history and museum-like halls, the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is an amazing option for your larger wedding.
Bonus: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens offers five different packages for your wedding and reception needs.
Typical Cost: Starting at $1,900.
Capacity: Up to 400 seated guests.
Find the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens or check out Facebook and Instagram.
Occasions Party Center
Occasions Party Center is located in New Franklin, Ohio, and features several options for your outdoor and/or indoor wedding.
Sitting on several acres with a lake, this venue has been family-owned for over 50 years.
The Garden Room seats up to 350 guests and has French doors leading to a private patio area.
The Candlelight Room is a beautiful space for a smaller wedding and seats up to 200 guests. With a fireplace and bar, as well as a sunken dancefloor, this room is intimate and cozy.
The Pavillion is a partially covered area if you fancy an all outdoor ceremony and wedding.
Bonus: The Lounge Room can be used for an even more intimate wedding or rented as a VIP bridal suite.
Typical Cost: Starting at $1,500.
Capacity: Up to 350 seated guests.
Find the Occasions Party Center at Occasions Party Center or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Agora Theatre and Ballroom
The Agora Theatre and Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio is a hundred-year-old renovated theater that can be rented for conferences, concerts, and yep, your big day!
With space for 2,000 guests in the main theater, this venue is perfect for the bride and groom with the super-sized wedding guest list.
This fabulous venue features a tiered main floor, seated balcony, and opera boxes. You can also rent just the ballroom with its stage, sound, and lighting for a more intimate gathering. Tie the knot on the theater stage and/or use it for a live band.
Bonus: The neon Agora signage is a Cleveland icon. There’s a smaller Agora sign in the ballroom for fun wedding photos.
Typical Cost: Starts at $6,500.
Capacity: Up to 350 seated guests and up to 2,000 standing guests.
Find the Agora Theatre and Ballroom at Agora Cleveland or check out Facebook and Instagram.
Roses Run Country Club
Set on a scenic golf course, Roses Run Country Club in Stow, Ohio, is a traditional wedding venue with a modern twist.
Originally a horse barn, the fully renovated Roses Run Country Club offers three indoor room options to choose from for your ceremony and reception, including a large partially covered outdoor patio for cocktail hour.
There is also a warm and cozy complimentary bridal suite and golf carts are available to transport you and your guests to scenic areas around the golf course for some memorable photos.
Bonus: Roses Run Country Club offers three bar packages: full bar, beer and wine, and soda only.
Typical Cost: Starting at $5,000.
Capacity: Up to 350 seated guests.
Find the Roses Run Country Club at Roses Run Country Club or check out Facebook.
Peacock Ridge
Dreaming of an elegant outdoor wedding on a lake? Peacock Ridge is located on a sprawling estate on 85 acres in North Lawrence, Ohio.
You can have your ceremony outdoors on a patio by the lake, cocktail hour on an outdoor brick patio area, and your reception in a historic barn.
The restored Peacock Ridge Barn was built in 1832 and is the centerpiece of the venue. With thousands of twinkling lights, custom chandeliers, and draped fabric ceilings, the barn is like a rustic elegant Pinterest board come to life! Seriously, you’ve got to check out the photos of this magical venue.
Bonus: The scenery around Peacock Ridge is some of the most stunning in northeastern Ohio. With lots of woods, beautiful gardens, and rolling hills, your wedding photos are sure to be spectacular.
Typical Cost: Starting at $4,000.
Capacity: Up to 200 seated guests.
Find Peacock Ridge at Peacock Ridge or check out Facebook or Instagram.
