Choosing the Perfect Wedding Venue
Grab your wedding planner. It is time to talk venues! Picking a venue is such an important part of your wedding planning decisions. There are so many options when it comes to picking your dream venue. Throughout the process you will want to ask yourself multiple questions to help you decide what venue is the best fit for you and your fiancé.
Here are the questions you will want to address before picking your dream venue:
What style are you drawn to? Maybe it’s exposed brick, steel beams, rustic barns, sleek ballrooms or an outdoor green space.
Do you envision yourself walking across a garden or maybe down a city street for your first look? Or do you see yourself saying ‘I Do’ in front of beautiful white pillars?
Do you envision your reception surrounded by friends and family on a rooftop or maybe cocktail hour in a shark habitat?
You will also want to have a good grasp on your guest list. Will you be having a small intimate wedding or a large celebration? The size of your guest list will be a determining factor of which venue will meet your needs.
Lastly, what is your budget? If there is one thing you want to stick to while planning a wedding it is budget. You can totally have your dream wedding while staying within your financial means.
Here are some of my favorite venues in central and northeast Ohio. Enjoy!
Barn/Rustic
White Rose Barn - Located in North Lawrence, Ohio. If you love pristine white walls this venue is perfect for you!
Jorgensen Farms Oak Grove - Located in New Albany, Ohio. This one of a kind venue has floor to ceiling windows that let in beautiful light from day to night.
Happy Days Lodge - Located in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Peninsula, Ohio.
Peacock Ridge - Located in North Lawrence, Ohio. This venue has it all from a pond, bridal cabin, fire pit, adorable cocktail hour patio and you guessed it, peacocks!
The Stables at Arrowhead Lake - Located in Millersburg, Ohio. This venue has so many options for those who love the outdoors. Ceremony locations under a weeping willow, multiple locations by their pond & and indoor open air reception venue.
The Tool Shed at Breitenbach Wine Cellars and Vineyards - Located in Dover, Ohio. This stunning two story space is perched on top of a hill and surrounded by a rolling vineyard.
Warehouse/Modern
The Madison - Located in Cleveland, Ohio. If you love white walls with natural light peeking in this venue may be perfect for you!
Windows on the River - Located in Cleveland, Ohio. Brick walls, steel beams and floor to ceiling windows make this venue truly unique. You can even have your cocktail hour in the aquarium!
Cleveland Art Museum - Located in Cleveland, Ohio. This venue has a gorgeous white marble wall with high ceilings and natural light.
Red Space - Located in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio. This is a very trendy warehouse space.
Vue Columbus - Located In Columbus, Ohio in the brewery district! Take in the amazing views of the downtown skyline from their outdoor patio space.
Lago - Located in Cleveland, Ohio in the Flats! This venue has a gorgeous rooftop space overlooking the lake and downtown.
Classic/Ballroom
Ariel Pearl - Located in Cleveland, Ohio. If you are looking for a stunning venue that also has historic charm this may be the venue for you!
Blue Heron Event Center - Located in Medina, Ohio. This venue has multiple options from indoor banquet space to beautiful outdoor space.
Ohio Statehouse - Located in Columbus, Ohio. Located in the heart of downtown Columbus. If you love extravagant details and white pillars this make be the one!
The Exchange - Located in Columbus, Ohio. If you are looking for a dreamy fairytale like venue this may be for you. Indoor and outdoor options.
North Bank Park Pavilion - Located in Columbus, Ohio along the river in the Arena District. Brick walls with floor to ceiling windows are sure to make your jaw drop.
Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade - Located in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio. This space gives me major New Orleans vibes with the multiple balconies above the wedding and reception space.
I reached out to a few Ohio Wedding Planners and asked them which venue is their favorite and why? Here is what they said!
“Ariel pearl in old Brooklyn. Feels like a hidden gem to me, having grown up not too far away from there. I went to church nearby, my dentist was across the street. It's one of the only buildings in its area that's kept its historic charm. Upon entering you are immediately transported from the inner city to elegance. Even though it was a bank, it feels like it's been created for weddings-from the entrance, to the big windows in the ballroom, by candlelight the vault feels especially romantic. Hands down, my personal favorite venue. Perfectly Planned loves working there and with their staff.”
- Erin @ Perfectly Planned Wedding and Event Planning
“There’s so many amazing wedding venues in northeast Ohio so this is tough! I’m loving White Rose Barn! It’s brand new, close to my house (always a perk after a 12-18 hour wedding day), has tons of natural light, is all white, and has gorgeous chandeliers! Talk about rustic elegance! Plus it has an adorable “bridal barn” on site!”
- Nicole @ Sirpilla Soirees