Wedding Venues in Ohio
Wondering where to have a wedding in Ohio? Fortunately, the state of Ohio has many fabulous wedding sites. Unfortunately, you can only pick one! So, where to choose?
Popular wedding destinations in Ohio include:
- Northeast Ohio, near Lake Erie
- Akron/Canton area
- Hocking Hills
- Columbus area, with Granville a popular destination
- Wineries
While there are a huge number of wedding locations in Ohio, we're going to touch on a few standouts.
Outdoor Weddings
Depending on the season, outdoor weddings can be incredibly romantic, and Ohio has numerous gardens and wineries to choose from for that perfect outdoor wedding site, as well as a beach setting along Lake Erie.
Ohio Garden Weddings
A few of the standout garden wedding venues in Ohio include the following:
Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio
dawesarb.org
Located 35 miles east of Columbus, the Dawes Arboretum is situated on nearly 1,800 acres and features eight miles of hiking trails and more than 15,000 living plants, with interesting areas such as the Japanese Garden, Deep Woods and Dutch Fork Wetlands. They say their Observation Tower offers an amazing view.
The Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio
holdenarb.org
Located 25 miles east of Cleveland, the Holden Arboretum is situated on 3,600 acres, making it one of the largest arboreta in the U.S. Wedding sites within the Arboretum include the Holden Butterfly Garden, with a deck over the pond; Layer Rhododendron Garden with a gazebo and bridge; and the Holden Display Garden with gazebo and reflection pond.
Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus
eventsales@fpconservatory.org
Built in 1895, the Franklin Park Conservatory is a wonderful place for a wedding. Situated within the 88 acres of Franklin Park, the Conservatory houses 400 species of plants from a variety of global climate zones. Among its many interesting features is the Victorian Palm House, a greenhouse with more than 40 species of palms. They offer many different wedding venues, including the Palm House with iron gazebos and Venetian-style fountain, as well as the Brides Garden which is a great setting for an intimate wedding. You may also want to consider the Zen Terrace, a rooftop venue which overlooks the Bonsai Courtyard and features a Zen garden with tall bamboo and wall of Bonsai.
Rockefeller Greenhouse in Cleveland
rockefellergreenhouse.org
The Rockefeller Greenhouse and grounds features seasonal floral displays and theme gardens, including a Japanese Garden with a bamboo hut and pond and Peace Garden with gazebo and rose gardens. While they have no facilities for receptions, they do offer their facilities for wedding ceremonies and wedding photos, and can accommodate up to 75 guests for outdoor weddings and 50 guests for indoor weddings. You can't beat the price! As of June, 2010, the fees for a wedding ceremony are just $150 for Cleveland residents and $175 for non-residents! Do check for current pricing.
Wineries Weddings in Ohio
Yes, Virginia, there are wineries in Ohio! And, many of them offer their facilities for weddings. While this category is under the Outdoor Weddings heading, some of the facilities offer indoor as well as outdoor venues. A few standout Ohio winery wedding venues include:
Chalet Debonne - Madison, Ohio
debonne.com
Chalet Debonne is one of the 19 wineries of the “Wine and Vine Trail” along Ohio’s eastern Lake Erie shore. Just an hour east of Cleveland, Chalet Debonne is one of the largest of Ohio’s eastern Lake Erie wineries, best known for their Riesling and Ice wine. Their wedding venues include an outdoor gazebo with views of the hills and vineyards, as well as the private cellar tasting room, with a fireplace and oak floors.
The Lakehouse Inn
inquiries@thelakehouseinn.com
Another winery along the Lake Erie Shore, The Lakehouse Inn is a bed and breakfast and winery on the southern shore on the west end of Geneva-on-the-Lake, which, FYI, is Ohio's first summer resort area. Located just 50 miles east of Cleveland, the area is perfect for Cleveland couples wanting a nearby winery setting. Lakefront ceremonies can accommodate up to 100 guests in June and September and up to 50 guests in July and August.
Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant - Cincinnati, Ohio
vinokletwinery@fuse.net
The only working winery in Hamilton County, Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant is situated on 30 acres of rolling hills and lakes. And, just FYI, their restaurant has been voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" by Cincinnati Magazine. Have your wedding overlooking their heart-shaped lake.
Hot Air Balloon Weddings
You can't get anymore "outdoor" than a hot air balloon wedding! And, what better place than Hocking Hills for a lovely scenic balloon ride? Hocking Hills Hot Air Ballooning offers a couple different hot air balloon wedding packages, a basic as well as a more feature-loaded package which includes a one-night stay in a honeymoon suite. You can call them at 1-800-606-1840 for more information.
Ohio Beach Weddings
Want a fabulous Ohio beach wedding venue? Consider the Firefly Beach Resort on the shores of Lake Erie in Huron, Ohio. The resort boasts over 5 acres, with vintage summer cabins, a private sandy beach and their on-site Erie Kai Tavern. For weddings, the resorts offer couples sites at the water's edge, or on their lawn which overlooks Lake Erie. As an added bonus, you get both summer sunrises and sunsets over the water, which can make for some fabulous wedding photos.
Rentals for weddings include:
- Covered pavilion
- Over 3 acres of lawn and shaded area
- Private sandy beach
- Onsite parking
- Additional location above the beach
As mentioned, they do have some cute cabins for honeymooning and for guests who wish to stay. There are also spots for RVs available. For more info, do go to their website at fireflybeach.com.
Top Ohio Bed and Breakfasts for your Wedding
B&B's can be such romantic places for a wedding. Below are a couple Ohio B&Bs which have either won awards, or have been featured in print publications:
A Georgian Manner B&B Inn - Logan, Ohio
georgianmanner.com
ageorgianmanner@hocking.net
Located in the very-desirable Hocking Hills region of Ohio, A Georgian Manner B&B Inn was voted "Best for Weddings/Reunions - 2010" by Lanier's Bed & Breakfast Inns. They offer several wedding venues, including lakeside, the Grecian Wedding Chapel/Pavilion, in front of Civil War Library fireplace, their French Music Room, or the Grecian Meeting Room. A Georgian Manner B&B Inn can host weddings from 2 to 125 people. If you are active duty military, ask for their 10% Active Duty Military Discount with Military ID. You may also want to consider them for your honeymoon, as they boast a spacious honeymoon suite with king size bed, two person Jacuzzi, and two person shower.
Conveniently located 1 hour south of Columbus, Georgian Manner also boasts that they're the closest B&B to the Hocking Hills Canopy Tour.
Colonel Taylor Inn B&B - Cambridge, Ohio
coltaylor@coltaylorinnbb.com
Located 80 miles east of Columbus, Colonel Taylor Inn B&B is a AAA 3-diamond B&B which has been featured in such publications as The Plain Dealer, Arrington's Bed & Breakfast Journal and Southeastern Ohio Magazine. The Inn is perfect for couples into outdoor activities, with its proximity to hiking, boating, horseback riding and cross-country skiing opportunities.
And, finally, how about a Luxury Wedding Venue?
Our list wouldn't be complete without mentioning one of the most luxurious wedding destinations in Ohio - Walden, an award winning inn, luxurious spa, and golf club all rolled into one. Walden is located in Aurora, Ohio, just under 30 miles north of Akron and 25 minutes from Cleveland. Boasting a 175-year-old barn with stables, tennis courts and golf course, Walden's accolades are quite impressive:
- AAA Five Diamond Award: That's right. Not four diamond. Five diamond! In fact, it's the first AAA Five Diamond in the whole state.
- Conde Nast Traveler Magazine Gold List
For weddings, you can choose from their spacious garden lawn, a 100-seat theater and numerous scenic patios, banquet rooms and dining rooms. If you want, you can reserve the entire Inn (25 guest suites) for your guests. For more information email kate@yourwalden.com.
Synonyms: Weddind, weeding, weding, weddin, wdding, edding, weddding, and weddign are typos for "wedding." OH and Ohio are used synonymously.
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