Top Novelty Venues

• Spaces for 48 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Park

Bass Lake Lodge sits within Bass Lake Preserve, a Geauga Park District property in Chardon Township, Ohio. The lodge rests alongside the expansive Bass Lake and the Spring Brook Sanctuary, a protected State Nature Preserve home to Ohio's last known indigenous population of brook trout. The partly enclosed lodge accommodates up to 48 guests and includes five picnic tables, electrical outlets, and seasonal heat from mid-October through mid-April. Outdoors, the space offers four additional picnic tables, a charcoal grill, and a stone fireplace, with restrooms accessible through a covered walkway. The surrounding setting of wetlands and shoreline forest — including red maple and swamp white oak — makes this lodge a serene choice for intimate gatherings, reunions, and celebrations in nature. The facility is available to reserve from 8:30 AM to 11 PM, with bookings required at least seven days in advance. Guests should note that sound amplification — including speakers, DJs, and live bands — is not permitted at this location.

• Spaces for 30-150 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 2 Barns
• 2 Total Spaces

Legend Lake Golf Club has welcomed golfers to Chardon, Ohio since 1968, when designer Reece Alexander converted a 200-acre dairy farm in Geauga County into a Par 72 course built around Legend Lake and Legend Creek. Alexander planted more than 4,000 trees, including soft pines, white pines, elms, and maples, that have matured into the strategic defenses of a shot-maker's course known for its speedy, subtle greens and rounds that move in under four hours. The club's barn-style clubhouse keeps its original barn wood and gambrel roofline, with a circular staircase inside one of its two silos leading up to the Legend Bar and Grill, an old-world Irish pub setting overlooking the course through two large windows. This bar and dining hall doubles as the club's Banquet Center, hosting up to 150 guests for weddings, showers, reunions, baptisms and communions, birthday parties, award ceremonies, corporate dinners, and celebration-of-life luncheons. A private meeting room upstairs comfortably accommodates smaller gatherings of 25 to 30.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Cleveland Marriott East is a full-service hotel and event venue in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, offering more than 16,000 square feet of dedicated meeting and event space for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The renovated Grand Ballroom serves as the centerpiece for receptions and ceremonies, featuring refreshed decor and lighting that can be customized for each event. A naturally lit atrium with skylights adjoins the ballroom, providing an elegant pre-function space well suited to cocktail hours and welcome receptions. The hotel's on-site amenities support both event guests and overnight visitors, including an indoor pool, a complimentary fitness center, a business center, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary on-site parking. Guest accommodations are available on property for attendees who wish to stay following their event.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

St. Denis Golf Club is a golf course and event venue situated in Chardon, Ohio, just east of Cleveland. The club's Party Center is a spacious, light-filled banquet room with panoramic views of the golf course, accommodating groups of 25 to 250 guests for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and holiday gatherings. An outdoor balcony overlooking the course offers an additional setting for cocktails or photos. The Party Center is equipped with a parquet dance floor, full-service bar, projector and screen, and a sound system with microphone. Complimentary parking and free Wi-Fi are available on-site, and a professional event coordination staff supports planning from booking through event day. Couples can hold outdoor ceremonies on the golf course grounds and move inside for the reception, or keep the full event within the Party Center.

• Spaces for 72-150 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Waterfront
• 2 Parks

Beartown Lakes Reservation is a park managed by the Geauga Park District, set along the shores of two lakes within a mature beech-maple forest in Auburn and Bainbridge Townships. Two reservable covered shelters — North Point Shelter and Minnow Shelter — accommodate outdoor gatherings, each equipped with picnic tables, electrical outlets, a grill, and nearby restroom facilities. North Point Shelter overlooks Lower Bear Lake and hosts up to 72 guests, while Minnow Shelter, tucked among the trees, welcomes up to 75 guests. Three trails totaling 2.8 miles wind through the park, and a new boardwalk-style gathering space and accessible overlook, completed in 2025, add to the venue's event offerings. The natural setting makes Beartown Lakes Reservation a fitting choice for family reunions, group picnics, and nature-centered celebrations in Geauga County.

• Spaces for 100-400 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

The Banquet Center at St. Noel is a full-service event venue in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, affiliated with St. Noel Church, offering banquet facilities for weddings, anniversary celebrations, religious milestones, corporate events, and private parties. Drawing on over three decades of catering and event-planning experience, the center hosts groups ranging from 50 to 450 guests across two event spaces. The larger Starlight Room accommodates up to 350 seated guests and is suited for substantial receptions and wedding celebrations. The smaller Courtyard Room serves more intimate gatherings of 50 to 100 guests. Both spaces are available with all-inclusive pricing that covers taxes, gratuities, service staff, security, and a six-hour evening rental period. An Executive Chef works directly with clients to customize menus available in family-style, buffet, and sit-down formats, as well as brunch and luncheon options. Guests provide their own liquor, beer, wine, or champagne; licensed bartenders are available through the venue.

• Spaces for 25-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 8 Total Spaces

StoneWater Golf Club is a semi-private golf and events destination in Highland Heights, Ohio, that has operated since 1996. Under the leadership of the Neidus sisters — Lindsey, Whitney, and Kathryn — who took over in 2015, the club has grown into what the team describes as an award-winning golf course, premier event venue, top-notch academy, renowned restaurant, and backyard bar. Eight distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from 20 to more than 200 guests. The Great Room handles large-scale celebrations — weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, and receptions — while The Library offers an intimate setting for cocktail hours. Outdoors, The Veranda, The Porch, and The Lawn provide open-air options across a range of guest counts, and The Yard functions as a seasonal outdoor bar and entertainment venue with live music and a pet-friendly environment. In-house catering is led by Executive Chef Kathryn Neidus, with fully customizable menus, bar service, and event design available across all spaces. A dedicated coordination team handles room setup, vendor coordination, and day-of concierge support. StoneWater has earned recognition from The Knot and WeddingWire, including The Knot's Best of Weddings designation from 2021 through 2023.

• Spaces for 75 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Park

Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve is a 101-acre park in Munson Township, roughly 1.5 miles south of Chardon, Ohio, donated in memory of Walter C. Best, founder of the nearby Best Sand Corporation. Best had a strong interest in waterfowl, and the preserve's 30-acre lake, once a settling pond for the quarry, was built with that in mind. Today the lake and surrounding grounds are home to more than 100 species of birds alongside deer, fox, muskrat, and beaver. Three paved trails, the Goldenrod, Cattail, and Waterfowl trails, wind through the preserve for a combined 1.6 miles and are suited to birdwatching, hiking, and cross-country skiing. For gatherings, the preserve's Sunset Shelter can be reserved for events of up to 75 guests. The shelter offers nine picnic tables, electrical outlets, a grill, and nearby vault-style restrooms, making it a straightforward setting for picnics and outdoor celebrations against the preserve's lake and woodland views.

• Spaces for 240-350 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms

LaVera Party Center has hosted weddings and celebrations in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, since 1952, when Larry and Vera Gaudio founded the business on homemade Italian cooking. Three generations later, the kitchen still follows those original family recipes, and the venue pairs that culinary heritage with two banquet rooms built for events of different scales. The Tuscan Room seats up to 350 guests beneath imported chandeliers and ornate architecture, suited to galas and larger wedding receptions, while the newly renovated Crystal Room seats up to 240 beneath crystal chandeliers and vaulted ceilings for a more intimate reception. Both rooms were recently remodeled with Chiavari chairs, and the venue can accommodate up to 720 guests across its full facility. Every banquet room rental includes five and a half hours of event time, table linens, lantern centerpieces, a champagne toast for the bridal party, a video projector and screen, complimentary WiFi, bar service, and a dedicated event manager to coordinate the day. LaVera also offers full-service off-premise catering for events held elsewhere.

• Spaces for 70-240 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Dino's Catering at Manakiki brings together a Cleveland-area family catering legacy with the historic setting of Manakiki Golf Course in Willoughby, Ohio. The Tibaldi family has operated Dino's Restaurants in the region for nearly 60 years, establishing its catering division in the early 1980s to serve larger gatherings. In 2014, Dino's became the exclusive caterer at Manakiki, pairing that culinary heritage with the grandeur of the historic Hanna Mansion and its golf course surroundings. The venue offers several distinct event spaces suited to gatherings of varying sizes. The Manakiki Ballroom features hardwood flooring and large windows on both sides, with an adjacent foyer and a walkout terrace overlooking the golf course. The Hanna Grill showcases stone floors, rich wood-paneled walls, and a built-in bar with access to the covered courtyard. The Hanna Room accommodates smaller gatherings of up to 70 guests with covered courtyard access. Outdoors, The Grove provides a secluded ceremony setting among the trees, available standalone or paired with a reception. Dino's at Manakiki hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, corporate meetings, seminars, golf outings, proms, and retirement parties, with staff available to guide planning from start to event day.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Park

Eldon Russell Park is a 132-acre natural area along the Upper Cuyahoga River in Troy Township, Ohio — a state-designated Scenic River that defines the park's character. Part of the Geauga Park District, the park encompasses swamp forests, upland forests, wetlands, and grasslands, and sits along a section of the statewide Buckeye Trail. For private gatherings, the park offers Horwath's Shelter, an open-air reservable structure accommodating up to 150 guests, with picnic tables and an adjacent playground. The riverfront setting draws groups looking for an outdoor celebration surrounded by natural scenery. Reservations are made through the Geauga Park District with at least seven days' advance notice.

• Spaces for 60-240 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Country Clubs
• 1 Historic Space

Dino's Catering at Pine Ridge Country Club brings more than 60 years of family tradition to one of Wickliffe's most distinctive historic venues. Selected by Lake Metroparks as the exclusive caterer at Pine Ridge Country Club in the spring of 1998, the Tibaldi family operation has guided countless weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations through a setting shaped by hand-carved wood beams, balconies, and grand architectural detail. The second-floor Ballroom is the centerpiece — reached by a winding staircase and featuring large windows, balconies, and a central dance floor suited to ceremony and reception alike. Adjoining spaces allow room for cocktail hours and dessert tables. The Sun Room, filled with natural light and anchored by a fireplace and private bar, accommodates 25 to 60 guests. The Grill Room and its covered patio expand options for rehearsal dinners, retirement celebrations, and smaller receptions for groups of 25 to 110. The venue provides full event planning and catering — including dinner service, gourmet hors d'oeuvres displays, and custom pastry tables — all carried through by the same family that has operated the property for decades.

The Barrington Golf Club is the ideal location for any kind of special occasion thanks to its breathtaking scenery, delectable food options, and impeccable service. If you choose to have your wedding, shower, birthday party, or golf excursion with us, we will make it a day that you will always cherish and remember in a fantastic way. Congratulations on your recent engagement! We are aware that you are about to embark on a journey, and it is our goal to ensure that it is one that is trouble-free, enjoyable, and one of a kind. The Barrington Golf Club has a staff of caterers that have had extensive professional training and are available to help you organize every aspect of your event, from the very beginning to the very end. We collaborate closely with you to fulfill any requirements that your particular event may have. Download a copy of our Wedding Packet. If you would like, the Chef here would be happy to design menus specifically for you. Our primary objective is to make your event one of a kind and unforgettable, as well as comfortable and personal for you and each of your guests to enjoy. We have included a sampling of our information in the hopes that it will provide you with an overview of our services and facilities. I would be more than pleased to arrange a tour of the premises for a time that is suitable for you. Once more, I am grateful to you for taking an interest in our wonderful facilities.

• Spaces for 75 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Park

Mountain Run Station is a 32-acre Geauga Park District park in Hambden Township, Ohio, serving as the gateway to the central section of The Maple Highlands Trail. The park's name recalls the hilly terrain of Geauga County, which reaches its peak nearby — the Lake Branch of the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad that once passed through became known as "the mountain run." The setting is primarily open lawn with a retention pond, where pines near the parking area transition to maples deeper into the park and thickets shelter songbirds. Chardon Run Way, a 0.36-mile asphalt trail, keeps the grounds accessible for walking, biking, and cross-country skiing, and a free-to-use bicycle repair station donated by the Cleveland Touring Club stands ready for riders coming off the trail. For outdoor gatherings, the reservable Chardon Rotary Shelter accommodates up to 75 guests and comes equipped with 10 picnic tables, electrical outlets, and a grill, with vault-style restrooms nearby. A parking lot for 40 vehicles sits close at hand, and the park is open daily from 6 AM to 11 PM.

The BottleHouse Brewery is known for hosting enjoyable, inexpensive, and stress-free wedding celebrations where EVERYONE is welcome. Up to 200 guests may attend weddings at our Lakewood location. Our Cleveland Heights taproom can accommodate weddings with up to 75 guests in comfort despite its modest size. Each venue features a full bar, and you can decorate the rooms anyway you like. Each venue has patios that let your guests go outside as you celebrate. Your special day is essential to us, and our devoted staff will work directly with you to make sure it is everything you had hoped it would be and more! To request something, just fill out our online form, and we'll get back to you right away. Although the price to host your wedding can vary substantially, we always work to keep your special day as inexpensive as we can. Our fee includes a sizable bar tab, and our on-site chefs, Rasul Welch of Farmer's Feast and Mike Schoen of Eugene, will collaborate with you to design the ideal menu. We don't nickel and dime you to death like many places do. Our price is clear-cut, and our staff of wedding coordinators will be there for you from the beginning of the planning process until the big day.

• Spaces for 71-150 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Parks

Big Creek Park is a natural woodland preserve managed by the Geauga Park District in Chardon Township, Ohio. The park is bisected south to north by the scenic Big Creek, creating a landscape of varied relief through rich beech-maple forest, hemlock-lined ravines, and open meadows. A certified Monarch Waystation butterfly garden at the Donald W. Meyer Center draws pollinators throughout summer. Three reservable gathering spaces accommodate private events ranging from small group outings to larger celebrations. The Deep Woods Lodge is a fully enclosed indoor facility with a covered outdoor canopy extension, hosting up to 71 guests. Aspen Grove Shelter offers an open-air covered structure for up to 75 guests with electrical outlets, picnic tables, and a grill. Maple Grove Shelter is the park's largest gathering space, accommodating up to 150 guests alongside a nature-based playground, with a firepit and grill available on site. All reservations run from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. The park also hosts live summer music performances at the Frances S. Hall Amphitheater and serves as a trailhead for nine trails, a 6-mile mountain bike trail, and cross-country skiing routes — making it a distinctive setting for events that extend beyond the indoors.

• Spaces for 50-80 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Waterfront
• 2 Parks

Headwaters Park is one of northeast Ohio's most extraordinary natural event destinations — a magnificent 926-acre reserve centered on the shimmering East Branch Reservoir in Claridon Township. Leased from the City of Akron through a conservation partnership that prioritizes both ecological stewardship and public enjoyment, the park offers an exceptional backdrop for gatherings of every kind, with five trails spanning 4.7 miles winding through landscapes where bald eagles, ospreys, and migratory waterfowl make their home. Two dedicated, reservable event spaces bring the park's natural grandeur to life for private occasions. The Headwaters Boathouse is a wonderfully versatile facility for up to 50 guests, with an indoor fireplace, heat, and electricity paired with a covered outdoor terrace offering direct views over the reservoir — a setting of rare warmth and scenic beauty. The Crystal Lake Shelter welcomes up to 80 guests with electricity, picnic tables, and a grill, delivering a spacious and welcoming outdoor gathering space perfectly suited to family celebrations, corporate outings, and group reunions. From the peaceful reflections of the reservoir to the canopy of mature forest overhead, Headwaters Park is a truly remarkable place to gather, celebrate, and connect with the natural world.

• Spaces for 12-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 6 Total Spaces

The Cleveland Skating Club is a private social and athletic club in Shaker Heights, Ohio, with roots stretching to 1936. Originally organized around figure skating — chartered by the United States Figure Skating Association and incorporated in September 1936 — the club has since grown into a full-service member community offering tennis, pickleball, squash, swimming, curling, hockey, bocce, and fitness programming alongside a year-round calendar of social events. For private events, the club offers six dedicated spaces suited to gatherings of nearly every size and style. The Main Dining Room handles the largest occasions, accommodating up to 250 guests for weddings, banquets, and formal affairs. The Cavalry Room and President's Room serve smaller meetings and private dinners, with capacities of 23 and 12 respectively. Outdoor events can be hosted on the Tennis Deck or Pool Patio, each accommodating up to 120 guests. The club's culinary team provides full food and beverage service, and the events staff assists with room selection, décor coordination, and meal planning throughout the process.

• Spaces for 75-250 Guests
• 1 Resort
• 1 Theater

Set on 1,000 acres of preserved Ohio landscape in Aurora, Walden is a nature-wrapped retreat that brings together an award-winning inn, a destination spa, a championship golf course, and farm-driven dining under one property. For weddings and private events, the grounds offer both an outdoor ceremony setting with sweeping natural views and a newly renovated indoor reception hall, giving couples the flexibility to move seamlessly between an outdoor "I do" and an evening of dancing indoors. Beyond the ceremony and reception, Walden's 23 luxury guest suites allow a wedding party to reserve the entire inn for the weekend, extending the celebration into showers, rehearsal dinners, and morning-after brunches. The inn's suites are known for glass garden atriums, fireplaces, and soaking tubs, while Walden's spa has been ranked the number one spa in Ohio by Spas of America, offering couples massage packages and private suites for post-wedding relaxation. Dining is led by Chef Austin Radosta at The Barn restaurant, where menus are sourced from local Ohio farms and shift with what the surrounding land is producing. That same culinary team caters Walden's weddings and private gatherings, pairing the property's natural scenery with a farm-to-table dining program.

• Spaces for 8-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 11 Total Spaces

Walden is a 1,000-acre destination resort in Aurora, Ohio, where an award-winning spa, championship golf, exquisite dining, and a remarkable collection of event venues converge across one of Northeast Ohio's most breathtaking preserved landscapes. Hosting a wedding, a corporate retreat, or a milestone celebration here means stepping into a complete world built around beauty, craft, and genuine hospitality. The resort's event spaces span two stunning settings. The Inn at Walden features the sweeping Meadow Room — accommodating up to 200 seated guests — alongside the Pyramid Room, Jodhpur's Lounge, a 77-seat Theatre, and intimate boardroom and meeting spaces. The Club adds the gracious Main Dining Room (125 banquet seats), the Mixed Grille, and the Bogey Bar, each set against the championship golf and equestrian grounds that define Walden's character. Weddings find a particularly storied backdrop: a restored 185-year-old barn and silo, garden lawns, and scenic patios. After every event, 23 on-site suites with fireplaces, soaking tubs, and glass garden atriums invite guests to linger. Walden's spa — ranked #1 in Ohio by Spas of America — and The Barn restaurant, helmed by Michelin-trained Chef Austin Radosta with locally sourced seasonal menus, ensure that every moment of the occasion rises to its fullest.