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…
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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.
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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.
Affordable Options
The CoLab
One of the biggest trends in the wedding industry in 2022 is the rise of micro weddings. Intimate and affordable, The CoLab is one great option. Located 5 miles away from downtown Cleveland, The CoLab is a charming venue for a boutique wedding.
The CoLab has 900 square feet, an open floor plan, and plenty of natural light with 9-foot windows. The building itself was constructed in 1922. It has been fully renovated, yet has kept much of its historic charm with original hardwood floors and a tin ceiling.
Typical Cost: Starts at $1,100
Capacity: Up to 36 seated guests
Bonus: At The CoLab, you can rent the venue space alone or choose one of their 3 affordable full-service wedding packages.
Find The CoLab at The CoLab or check out Facebook or Instagram.
BayARTS Fuller House
Located on the west side of Cleveland, the BayARTS Fuller House is part of the Metroparks’ Huntington Reservation. Built in the 1870s and fully restored in 2009, this historic Victorian-style mansion is amazing!
The BayARTS Fuller House has 2 gazebos and a wrap-around porch for an outdoor wedding. There is also a raised stage with an arbor for your wedding ceremony. The property also boasts painted murals, flowering gardens, manicured lawns, and a historic caboose. How fun!
Typical Cost: Starting at $2,000
Capacity: Up to 150 seated guests
Bonus: The BayARTS Fuller House has a fascinating history and was moved from its original location to its current location by floating it on a Lake Erie barge in 1984. Your wedding guests can enjoy hearing about this and the Fuller House’s colorful past with a tour of this Cleveland landmark.
Find the BayARTS Fuller House at Bay Village Historical Society or check out Facebook.
Vermilion Country Club
Are you and your fiance into golf, but never dreamed you could afford a wedding at a fancy country club? Vermilion Country Club is located on the south shore of Lake Erie in a charming suburb of Cleveland.
Established in 1914, the country club has a 9-hole public golf course. While a lot of country clubs are stuffy, the Vermilion Country Club is anything but. The vibe is laid back, fun, and family-friendly.
There are both indoor and outdoor spaces at the Vermilion Country Club. Outside there is a pavilion and a picnic area with scenic views of Lake Erie. Or you can choose to have your reception indoors in the bar and grill dining area.
Guests can spend the day at the Vermilion Country Club or choose to stay in one of the nearby accommodations in the quaint town of Vermilion.
Typical Cost: Starting at $1,500
Capacity: Up to 150 seated guests
Bonus: Tee times start at only $5 so you and your guests can enjoy a round of golf the morning of your big day.
Find Vermilion Country Club or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Rincon Criollo Cleveland
If you and you’re beloved love Puerto Rican food, then you should definitely check out Rincon Criollo Cleveland for your wedding. Located in a historic downtown Cleveland building, this event and party venue is perfect for a smaller wedding.
Rincon Criollo Cleveland has been family owned since 2006 by a Puerto Rican couple who are sure to treat you like immediate family and make your wedding day special.
The venue has 2 large spaces for your wedding with a mini bar, sink, storage, and lovely decor. And did we mention the food? All of the authentic Puerto Rican dishes are made fresh from scratch and are absolutely delicious.
Typical Cost: Starting at $500
Capacity: Up to 60 seated guests
Bonus: You can rent the venue only at Rincon Criollo Cleveland, but you’re probably going to want them to cater to your affair once you see their menu and affordable prices.
Find Rincon Criollo Cleveland at Rincon Criollo Cleveland or check out Facebook.
The City Club of Cleveland
Looking for a hip venue with a modern, urban vibe? Then look no further than the City Club of Cleveland. Founded in 1912, the City Club of Cleveland is one of the nation’s oldest independent free speech forums and may be the perfect venue for you and your socially conscious finance. And the City Club of Cleveland knows how to host an elegant and fabulous wedding!
The City Club of Cleveland has several affordable inclusive wedding packages to help take the stress of wedding planning off of your shoulders. Ceremonies include setups with theater-style seating, wireless microphones, and a beautiful altar area.
After your vows, you can have cocktail hour in a room overlooking downtown Cleveland. Finally, you can choose one of several spaces for a rocking reception.
Typical Cost: Starting at $1,000
Capacity: Up to 200 seated guests
Bonus: Located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, out-of-town guests have plenty of overnight accommodations within walking distance from the City Club of Cleveland.
Find The City Club of Cleveland at The City Club of Cleveland or check out Facebook.
Park Social Lounge
Park Social Lounge is one of the premier nightclubs in Cleveland and may be the perfect spot for your wedding! Located in the heart of the city, this venue is off the hook. If you are looking for an eclectic party spot to celebrate your big day, Park Social Lounge has an amazing urban vibe, and the best part? The price.
The main wedding venue is on the rooftop patio. Dance the night away under the stars while enjoying delicious craft cocktails from the bar. Feel like clubbing? The Park Social Lounge has the hottest DJ’s in town. And you can get V.I.P. reservations in the club with bottle service.
Typical Cost: Starting at $825
Capacity: Up to 300 seated guests
Bonus: With rave reviews and affordable packages, you and your wedding guests are sure to have the party of a lifetime at Park Social Lounge.
Find Park Social Lounge or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Truss Cleveland
Another fabulous choice for an urban wedding in the city is the brand-new Truss Cleveland. With one of the best views of downtown, this venue is definitely worth a look at. Located on the 9th floor of INTRO Cleveland, the space is sophisticated and contemporary with a nostalgic twist.
The main venue is reached from the elevator on the ground floor. Once your guests arrive on floor 9, they will be treated to floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Cleveland’s skyline.
The total venue is over 10,000 square feet with several unique spaces. The 4,000-square-foot terrace is perfect for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hour. Inside the main event hall with black steel trusses to keep the space column-free.
Typical Cost: Starting at $800
Capacity: Up to 700 seated guests
Bonus: The overall vibe of Truss Cleveland is reminiscent of the Gatsby era, so why not have a roaring 20’s themed wedding?
Find Truss Cleveland at Truss Cleveland or check out Instagram.
Cleveland History Center
Are you and your fiance history nerds… um, we mean buffs. History buffs. If so, the Cleveland History Center may be the perfect venue for you to tie the knot.
The Western Reserve Historical Society runs this 7-acre campus in Cleveland and they would love to help you customize your big day, all while staying within your budget.
There are more than 10 spaces to choose from at the Cleveland History Center. Outdoors there is the beautiful Hay McKinney Garden and the fragrant Hanna Courtyard Garden. The Crawford Rotunda features classic motorcycles, cars, and aircraft. So many choices for you to geek out at this fabulous venue!
Typical Cost: Starting at $250
Capacity: Up to 1,000 seated guests
Bonus: You can add the Euclid Beach Park Carousel for an additional fee. Wow!
Find Cleveland History Center at Western Reserve Historical Society or check out Facebook.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Maybe you’ve always dreamed of getting married outdoors in a country estate but didn’t think you could afford it. If this is you, definitely check out the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio. A short 30-minute drive from Cleveland, this historic mansion is located on 70 acres and is absolutely spectacular.
You can choose to say your I do’s in any of the amazing gardens on the property. There is an outdoor area called the Service Well and Drying Yard that can be used for cocktail hour.
Receptions can be hosted in The Manor House Reception Hall which has a cozy vibe with a fireplace. There is also the luxurious Carriage House Reception Hall which has French doors that lead to a tented patio space.
Typical Cost: Starting at $1,900
Capacity: Up to 400 seated guests
Bonus: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens offers several packages for your big day and also hosts weddings during the weekdays to help you make your dream wedding become a reality.
Find Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Events On Ridge
Rounding out the list of the most affordable wedding venues in Cleveland is Events on Ridge. Another micro wedding venue, Events on Ridge is one of the newest and sure to be most popular places to tie the knot in Cleveland. This 1,700 square-foot space has several very affordable wedding packages.
Packages range from the Estate at $675 to the Pearl at $3,000. Each package has a 5-hour time slot and multiple amenities. Events on Ridge can customize your wedding vision into a reality. Newly renovated in 2020, you have to see this amazing space to believe it.
Typical Cost: Starting at $675
Capacity: Up to 50 seated guests
Bonus: Events at Ridge allows you to bring in your own vendors including catering to help you save money for your honeymoon.
Find Events on Ridge at Events on Ridge or check out Facebook or Instagram.