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  Unity Spiritual Center

  23855 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145, USA

  • Spaces for 25-300 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 2 Gardens

  Unity Spiritual Center is a spiritual community in Westlake, Ohio, welcoming people of all faiths — and no faith — for weddings, memorials, christenings, and other life celebrations. The center's six-acre campus offers both indoor and outdoor settings, giving couples and families a range of options depending on the size and feel of their event. For ceremonies, the indoor chapel overlooks a meditation garden and offers intimate seating for up to 25 guests, while Unity Hall provides theater-style seating for up to 300 guests in a tranquil setting. Outdoors, the meditation garden suits small, intimate ceremonies of up to 35 guests, and the surrounding lawn and gardens can accommodate larger gatherings, with the option to move indoors if weather requires it. The center's own wedding officiants are available to create personalized, spiritual ceremonies, and couples may also bring in an outside minister. A large on-site parking lot and a dedicated bridal room for pre-ceremony preparation round out the facilities.

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  The Little Red Schoolhouse

  8100 Given Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45243, USA

  • Spaces for 80-200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Built in 1873, The Little Red Schoolhouse is a historic event venue situated on a tree-shaded lawn at 8100 Given Road in the Indian Hill community of Cincinnati, Ohio. The red-brick building and its spacious grounds provide a rural, historical setting for weddings, receptions, parties, business meetings, and all other types of gatherings. The Schoolhouse is rented as an exclusive-use venue -- only one event per day -- giving guests access to both the full interior and the yard. Indoors, the roughly 25-by-50-foot main hall accommodates up to 125 standing or 80 seated at tables. The tree-lined yard expands capacity to approximately 200 guests and is suitable for tented events, outdoor games, and string lighting. The building includes a commercial kitchen with two gas ovens, a gas stove, a double refrigerator, freezer, and microwave. Additional features include a basement dressing area, a school bell, chalkboard walls, a drop-down presentation screen, podium, microphone, speakers, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a handicap ramp with accessible restrooms.

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  Washington Park

  1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Washington Park is an eight-acre urban park in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, welcoming more than 3 million visitors each year. Set at the heart of one of the city's most vibrant historic districts, the park offers a range of rental options for private gatherings, corporate events, weddings, and community celebrations of all sizes. The Sherwin-Williams Porch is a 2,926-square-foot covered outdoor space available for full or half porch rentals, with beverage service featuring local and national brands. The Penthaus OTR Event Center, situated atop The Strietmann Center, provides a large indoor event space and rooftop patio with 360-degree panoramic views of Over-the-Rhine, downtown Cincinnati, the West End, and Mt. Adams. Beyond the signature event spaces, the park grounds include a 12,000-square-foot dog park, a 7,000-square-foot interactive water feature, and an 18,000-square-foot children's playground. On-site parking is available in the underground garage directly beneath the park, and complimentary Wi-Fi is provided throughout the grounds.

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  Mercantile Immersive

  120 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

  Mercantile Immersive is Cincinnati's first 360-degree multi-sensory event space, set inside the historic original Mercantile Building at 120 E 4th St in downtown Cincinnati. Opened in September 2025, the venue reimagines the building's architecture with floor-to-ceiling LED displays, IMAX-quality visuals, spatial audio, and dynamic lighting, creating a fully customizable backdrop for weddings, corporate events, galas, and private celebrations. The venue spans 9,400 square feet across two adjoining rooms and accommodates up to 500 guests. LED displays can be designed to match the colors, branding, or aesthetic of any event, with capabilities that include live camera feeds, logo integration, and programmable lighting. DelightMore, Cincinnati's event design and hospitality group, oversees fully integrated event services -- from coordination and catering to multimedia production -- at the venue.

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  The Blackwell

  Blackwell Inn at Fisher College, 2110 Tuttle Park Pl, Columbus, OH 43210, USA

  • Spaces for 120-350 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor

  The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is Ohio State University's only on-campus hotel, located at the heart of the Fisher College of Business campus in Columbus. Since opening in June 2002, the full-service property has offered modern accommodations alongside more than 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space. For weddings and large celebrations, the Grand Ballroom spans 3,900 square feet and accommodates up to 300 guests for receptions; the space divides into two sections for ceremonies of up to 250. Adjacent to the hotel, the Daley Family Pavilion and Terrace provide more than 13,000 square feet of year-round entertaining space — including a 3,200-square-foot enclosed pavilion and an open-air terrace that fits up to 200 guests for ceremonies. A dedicated wedding coordinator and in-house culinary team led by Executive Chef Ernesto Padilla manage planning and custom menu creation from booking through event day. Hotel room blocks are available for out-of-town guests, and valet and self-parking options serve evening events.

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  Donna's Premier Lodging

  5523 East St, Berlin, OH 44610, USA

  • Spaces for 6-10 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Garden

  Donna's Premier Lodging is a privately owned romantic retreat in Berlin, Ohio, set in the heart of Ohio's Amish Country. Founded in 1991 by Donna Marie Golden, the property offers 17 accommodations — cedar log cabins nestled on wooded hillsides, chalets, cottages, villas, a sauna suite, and two bridal suites steps from downtown Berlin. Every accommodation includes an in-room jacuzzi for two and a gas fireplace, reflecting the property's focus on privacy and comfort for couples celebrating anniversaries, honeymoons, and special occasions. For couples planning an intimate wedding or elopement, the venue hosts ceremonies in two settings: an outdoor garden with a landscaped waterfall and gazebo (weather permitting), and an indoor option by the fireplace within a private accommodation. Ceremonies accommodate up to six guests, with packages starting at $275 and optional add-ons including floral arrangements, a couples massage, and catered breakfast.

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  Bass Lake Lodge, Geauga Park District

  11445 Lakeview Rd, Chardon, OH 44024, USA

  • 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.

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  Chateau Michele

  2231 44th St NW, Canton, OH 44709, USA

  • Spaces for 40-220 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 2 Mansions

  Chateau Michele is a family-owned event venue in Canton, Ohio, with more than 30 years of operation. Billing itself as "Affordable Elegance at a Canton Landmark," the venue hosts events ranging from casual social gatherings to formal wedding ceremonies and receptions, accommodating up to 220 guests across its three rooms and outdoor gazebo. The venue's three indoor spaces each offer a different character. The 2,400-square-foot Large Banquet Room handles full-scale receptions, while the 625-square-foot Staircase Room — featuring 22-foot ceilings, leaded glass windows, a brass chandelier, and hardwood floors surrounding a T-shaped staircase — suits ceremonies and smaller celebrations of up to 40 guests. The window-lined Sunroom, also 625 square feet, provides a relaxed, garden-inspired atmosphere well suited to breakfasts and luncheons. All food is prepared fresh on site by an in-house chef, with options including buffets, chef's dinners, served luncheons, and Victorian teas. The venue handles linens, china, setup, and cleanup, and guests are welcome to bring their own cake, DJ, or band.

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  Big Creek Park, Geauga Park District

  9160 Robinson Rd, Chardon, OH 44024, USA

  • 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.

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  Ohio Barn Bed & Breakfast

  8790 Dayton Springfield Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324, USA

  • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Ohio Barn is a historic wedding and event venue in Fairborn, Ohio, just outside Dayton and Springfield and conveniently located off I-675. At its heart stands an 1895 German bank barn, where century-old, hand-crafted timber frames a spacious 2,400-square-foot open floor plan. The barn seats up to 150 guests comfortably, with a maximum capacity of 180, and hundreds of decor items from the venue's inventory are included with every event. Set on more than 20 tranquil acres, the property offers multiple outdoor ceremony locations, including an open lawn below the barn with a rustic barn-wood pergola, plus plenty of scenic backdrops for photos. Onsite lodging keeps the whole celebration in one place: the Bunkhouse provides cozy two-bedroom, two-bath suites where the bridal party can get ready, and the Homestead, a beautifully remodeled 1835 two-story brick house, sleeps twelve for out-of-town guests. Owners Heidi and Josh, who took over the established venue in 2022, host just one event per day and offer packages ranging from a single day to a full weekend, with couples free to choose all of their own vendors.

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  Ohio Union - The Ohio State University

  1739 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210, USA

  • Spaces for 50-980 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 7 Total Spaces

  The Ohio Union sits at the heart of The Ohio State University's Columbus campus, a student union along North High Street that ranks among the largest meeting venues in the city. Across 85,000 square feet of flexible space, its 34 rooms host everything from corporate meetings, conferences, and breakout sessions to fundraising galas and large celebrations. The centerpiece is the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom, one of the largest ballrooms in Central Ohio at 17,276 square feet, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Swarovski crystal chandeliers, and theater seating for up to 1,700 guests. The Performance Hall, the building's second-largest space, pairs high ceilings and a built-in stage with an east wall that opens onto Potter Plaza for outdoor cocktail receptions and smaller gatherings. Room rentals include high-speed wireless internet and built-in audio-visual resources, and on-site catering is provided by Student Life University Catering. The building also houses four dining locations, including Woody's Tavern, and offers parking for up to 1,200 guests.

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  Walden Club

  1119 Aurora Hudson Rd, Aurora, OH 44202, USA

  • 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.

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  Ariel Pearl Center

  4175 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Ariel Pearl Center is a historic event venue in Cleveland, Ohio, occupying a landmark 1923 bank building — the Pearl Street Savings and Trust Bank — designed by the architectural firm Hubbell & Benes, whose other work includes the Cleveland Museum of Art and the West Side Market. The building's original character is preserved throughout: marble columns and floors, the original bank vault, stone walls, large arched windows, and a decorative plasterwork ceiling adorned with crystal chandeliers. Three distinct spaces — the Grand Hall with Rotunda and Vault, the Cocktail/Ceremony Room, and the Fireplace Room — give planners flexibility for events ranging from intimate gatherings to seated receptions of up to 250 guests. The Grand Hall, the venue's signature space, can be reconfigured to include a dance floor, accommodating 200 guests in that layout.

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  Gervasi Vineyard

  1700 55th St NE, Canton, OH 44721, USA

  • Spaces for 24-300 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa is a 55-acre Tuscan-inspired destination in Canton, Ohio, offering restaurants, award-winning wines and spirits, luxury lodging, spa services, and events on a single estate. The property was built around an active vineyard and features three dedicated event venues suited to a range of group sizes: The Conservatory, an intimate greenhouse for up to 40 guests; the Villa Grande, an indoor event center accommodating up to 120; and The Pavilion, an open-air stone-and-stucco structure nestled between the north vineyard and a spring-fed lake, with capacity for up to 300 guests. Each celebration at Gervasi is supported by an in-house catering and event coordination team. Overnight accommodations on the property — The Villas, The Casa, and The Farmhouse, a restored structure dating from the early 1800s — make the estate a natural setting for multi-day wedding weekends.

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  La-Vera Party Center

  32200 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094, USA

  • 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.

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  Greek Community Center

  129 S Union St, Akron, OH 44304, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space

  The Greek Community Center is a 12,500-square-foot event facility at 129 South Union Street in downtown Akron, Ohio. Built by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and opened in 1981, the venue is now operated by Tangier for private events and celebrations of all kinds. The main hall seats approximately 500 guests and features a stage, a buffet room, and a large commercial kitchen. Approximately 15 breakout rooms in varied configurations expand the venue's flexibility, making it equally well suited for multi-session corporate conferences and large seated receptions. Full-service catering and on-site parking are available for all events.

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  The Club at Corazon

  7155 Corazon Dr, Dublin, OH 43016, USA

  • Spaces for 10-400 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 7 Total Spaces

  The Club at Corazon is a wedding and event venue in Dublin, Ohio, offering eight distinct event spaces across the property. The Ballroom seats up to 250 for banquet-style events, while the Vineyard accommodates 250 at dinner or up to 400 guests for a cocktail reception. The Terrace hosts 75 for seated dining or up to 150 cocktail-style, and additional spaces — including the Garden Spa, Bridal Suite, The Bar, The Lounge, and The Board Room — serve smaller gatherings and specialized functions. The venue hosts weddings alongside a range of special events: corporate team retreats, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, networking events, bridal showers, and birthday parties. In-house catering is available, and the property includes AV connections for meetings and presentations. The Club at Corazon has been featured in Columbus Monthly, the Columbus Dispatch Wedding Guide, and Style Me Pretty.

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  The Westin Cincinnati

  21 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

  • Spaces for 30-600 Guests
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  Located in downtown Cincinnati along the scenic Ohio River, The Westin Cincinnati blends modern comfort with refined style. The hotel features contemporary guest rooms, wellness-focused amenities, and versatile event spaces suited for weddings, meetings, and social gatherings. With its central location near museums, theaters, and the riverfront, The Westin Cincinnati offers convenience and elevated hospitality. Its elegant ballrooms and well-appointed meeting rooms provide adaptable settings for both intimate celebrations and large-scale events.

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  Sebring Mansion Inn & Spa

  385 W Ohio Ave, Sebring, OH 44672, USA

  • Spaces for 64-150 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Mansion

  The Sebring Mansion Inn & Spa is a meticulously restored 1902 mansion in Sebring, Ohio, operating as a full-service bed and breakfast with private event capabilities. The property's third-floor Royal Ballroom hosts private celebrations for between 40 and 64 guests — including weddings, corporate meetings, class reunions, holiday events, and bridal and baby showers — with a champagne welcome and white glove service included for each event. Nine fireside guest suites with private whirlpool baths and a spa featuring heated indoor and outdoor therapy pools round out the property's accommodations. The Conservatory serves a three-course gourmet breakfast and white glove dinner to overnight guests, and the mansion is available for full-house rental. The combination of early-twentieth-century architecture, attentive service, and intimate scale makes it well suited for close-knit gatherings in a historic setting.

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  Bryn Du Mansion and Fieldhouse

  537 Jones Rd NE, Granville, OH 43023, USA

  • Spaces for 350 Guests

  Bryn Du Mansion is a Federal-style sandstone estate dating to 1905, set on expansive grounds in Granville, Ohio. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982, the property carries more than a century of distinguished history — having hosted Presidents Calvin Coolidge, William Howard Taft, and Warren G. Harding, as well as cultural figures including actress Lillian Gish and composers Paderewski and Rachmaninoff. The estate is managed by the Bryn Du Commission, a nonprofit established by the Village of Granville in 2004, and its event spaces reflect both the scale and character of the historic property. The Mansion itself features hand-crafted wood paneling, tall windows, sunny solariums, a formal dining room, and a catering kitchen — well suited to intimate gatherings and private dinners. The Field House offers 7,200 square feet of flexible space on its main level with a wooden cathedral ceiling and two outdoor patios, making it a strong fit for larger receptions, trade shows, and corporate events. The Carriage House, renovated in 2014, provides 1,200 square feet in an Arts and Crafts–style setting with two distinct rooms and a private kitchen — a quieter option for smaller celebrations. Outdoor ceremony and reception settings include the Formal Garden, the Front Patio, the Great Lawn, and the Field House Terrace. Couples book the full property for the day and choose their own caterer, giving each event a genuinely personalized character.

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