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  Grand Pacific Wedding Gardens

  25629 Mill St, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138, USA

  For your wedding, baby shower, milestone celebration, corporate event, or fundraising, Grand Pacific Junction Events offers an attractive collection of historic buildings and lovely grounds. Owners John Lauro and Scott Williams are dedicated to making your upcoming event a memorable one! The Grand Pacific Wedding Gardens are the ideal location for any outdoor wedding, reception, or family gathering because they are tucked away by a bubbling creek. The garden pavilion's Greek pillars, stone fireplace, and coliseum-style seating for 125 guests all preserve the character and charm of our historic district. It features flower-lined walkways, an outdoor bar area, and a charming dressing hut for brides and grooms. Allow nature to surround your senses and dance beneath the sky as you wait for the ideal day you can claim as your own. At one of our distinctive event locations, Grand Pacific Junction event caterers may offer a personalized rehearsal dinner. For further details and different choices, get in touch with an event coordinator.

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  Crowne Plaza Columbus Downtown

  33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

  • Spaces for 70-300 Guests
  • 4 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  Set in Columbus's Arena District, Sonesta Columbus Downtown is a full-service hotel offering more than 17,000 square feet of configurable meeting and event space across multiple rooms. The venue's four primary event spaces range from the spacious Muirfield Ballroom — which seats up to 200 and accommodates 300 for cocktail receptions — to the intimate Heritage Room, suited to smaller gatherings of up to 70. Dedicated on-site meeting planners support events from initial planning through execution, and the hotel's culinary team handles catering for all social gatherings. The property sits two blocks from Nationwide Arena and within walking distance of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, offering convenient access for attendees and out-of-town guests. Exclusive Loft suites featuring soaring ceilings, authentic brick walls, and custom hardwood finishes provide distinctive accommodations for speakers or guests looking for something beyond a standard hotel room.

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  Port Clinton Elks Lodge 1718

  231 Buckeye Blvd, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USA

  • Spaces for 250-275 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom

  Port Clinton Elks Lodge #1718 has been a cornerstone of the Port Clinton, Ohio community since 1947, offering a newly remodeled banquet facility situated along the scenic shores of Lake Erie. The lodge's Event Center accommodates up to 250 guests and welcomes weddings, receptions, corporate events, graduations, anniversaries, showers, and celebrations of all kinds. The banquet facility features an expansive dance floor, a full-service bar, and on-site catering with customizable menu and beverage options to fit a range of tastes and budgets. Modern amenities blend with a classic lodge setting, making the space well-suited for both intimate gatherings and large private events.

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  Simon Kenton Inn

  4690 Urbana Rd, Springfield, OH 45502, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Simon Kenton Inn is a historic inn and event venue set on Urbana Road in Springfield, Ohio, offering weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and private events alongside fine dining and on-site overnight accommodations. Kenton Hall, a climate-controlled pavilion on the property, serves as the primary event space and accommodates up to 300 guests, with in-house catering included in the event package. The property pairs event hosting with a full inn experience: the Historic Inn, the Barn on the Hill, and luxury treehouses provide lodging for wedding parties and guests, while a fully stocked pub and outdoor fire pits extend the gathering space well into the evening. Ample parking and Wi-Fi are available on-site.

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  Makoy Center

  5462 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA

  • Spaces for 75-420 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 4 Total Spaces

  The Makoy is a longstanding event venue in Hilliard, Ohio, just west of downtown Columbus near Interstate 270. Operating for more than 30 years and host to over 7,000 events, the venue has become a central Ohio staple for weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations of all kinds. Three indoor banquet halls anchor the property: the 9,000-square-foot Emerald Room, a grand ballroom-style space for up to 300 guests; the 7,000-square-foot Burgundy Room, featuring French Art Deco styling for medium-sized gatherings of up to 180; and the more intimate 2,400-square-foot Mezzanine, suited to smaller gatherings of up to 75. Outdoors, the Wedding Garden offers a landscaped setting for ceremonies, complete with a customizable arbor and an indoor weather backup option. The Makoy's in-house catering, led by an award-winning executive chef, along with day-of coordination and full event-planning support, rounds out the experience. The venue has earned recognition including The Knot Hall of Fame designation, a WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award, and Best of Zola honors.

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  Massillon Recreation Center

  505 Erie St N, Massillon, OH 44646, USA

  • Spaces for 72-144 Guests
  • 5 Meeting Spaces

  The Massillon Recreation Center is a city-run recreation facility in downtown Massillon, Ohio, operated by the City of Massillon Parks & Recreation and serving as the downtown trailhead for the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath. For private events, the center's community banquet rooms host birthday parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, and meetings for up to 72 guests each, or 144 when the two rooms are opened into a single space, with a warming kitchen equipped with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator/freezer. Two additional multipurpose rooms each accommodate 72 guests. Rooms are available after hours with a three-hour minimum, and alcoholic beverages are permitted for rentals when private security is provided. Groups can also rent the full facility for all-night "lock-in" events, a fit for after-prom parties, senior all-nighters, retreats, and workshops, with use of the aquatic center's lazy river and two 19-foot water slides, the gymnasium's two regulation maple hardwood basketball courts, and a community room with kitchen. Birthday party packages pair a room rental with time in the Aquatic Center.

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  Stroh Center

  Stroth Center, 1535 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA

  • Spaces for 4,387 Guests
  • 1 Convention Center

  The Stroh Center is a multipurpose arena on the campus of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Dedicated in September 2011 and named for Kerm and Mary Lu Stroh in recognition of their lead gift to the project, the facility seats up to 4,387 guests and serves as the home court for BGSU's volleyball, men's basketball, women's basketball, and gymnastics programs. Beyond intercollegiate athletics, the Stroh Center regularly hosts concerts, commencement ceremonies, lectures, and community events throughout the year — including OHSAA basketball games and touring performances. The building earned LEED certification and is recognized as the most environmentally friendly building on the BGSU campus.

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  Schedel Arboretum & Gardens

  19255 W Portage River South Rd, Elmore, OH 43416, USA

  • Spaces for 90-300 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 1 Garden

  Schedel Arboretum and Gardens is a 17-acre garden estate on the banks of the Portage River in Elmore, Ohio. Developed over five decades by Joe and Marie Schedel — who traveled to more than 120 countries gathering art, antiques, jade carvings, and bronze pieces — the estate was opened to the public in 1991 by the Schedel Foundation and today serves as a nature sanctuary, cultural center, and private event destination. Four distinct spaces accommodate ceremonies and receptions across the grounds. The Traditional Garden Area and Japanese Garden each host outdoor ceremonies for up to 300 guests, with mature plantings, water features, and statuary providing the backdrop. The covered Marilyn Bandfield Pavilion offers an elegant outdoor reception setting for up to 300 guests. For smaller gatherings, the Veh Conference Center accommodates up to 90 guests indoors and features A/V equipment, a full liquor license, and professional bartenders, with year-round availability and sky views over the gardens.

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  The Bell Event Centre

  444 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Bell Event Centre is the PERFECT venue! At the Bell Event Centre, our goal is to deliver impeccable service and amenities for a seamless and stress-free celebration. Built in 1850 and formerly operating as the historic St. Paul’s Catholic Church, our venue boasts vaulted ceilings, priceless stained glass windows, hand-painted murals, and exquisite marble and terrazzo flooring—creating the perfect setting for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. We go beyond providing a stunning backdrop; our dedicated team ensures every aspect of your event is flawless. We handle all catering and bar services, and provide a day-of event coordinator to manage every detail, from setup to cleanup, allowing you to relax and enjoy your special day. Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and exceptional service at the Bell Event Centre. Venue Highlights - located in the historic Pendleton neighborhood in downtown Cincinnati -free parking available in our parking lot, entrance on Pendleton St. -max capacity of 250 for ceremony & reception or 300 for reception onlys and corporate events -day of coordinator provided to help assist set up, clean up, and run of day -wedding suites included for 3 hours before your event with the option to add additional time

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  Sauers Farm Park

  260 Township Rd 1601, Greenwich, OH 44837, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm
  • 1 Historic Space

  Sauer's Farm Park is a 186-acre historic property managed by the Ashland County Park District, set east of Greenwich, Ohio. The grounds preserve the Sauers family homestead, including timber-framed barns dating to the 1850s, an apple orchard with 45 varieties, a fishing pond, and more than three miles of trails winding through hardwood forest and prairie grassland. Sauers Barn, a century barn at the heart of the property, is available for private rentals from May through October. The space accommodates up to 250 guests for weddings and large celebrations, with twelve 72-inch round tables and twelve 96-inch rectangular tables included. On-site amenities include handicap-accessible restrooms, a bar area with refrigerator, and paved parking with overflow areas. The oldest barn on the property houses a two-story cider press from the 1880s alongside original farm implements, anchoring the site's agricultural heritage and giving the venue a character that purpose-built event halls rarely carry.

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  Kingwood Center Gardens

  50 Trimble Rd, Mansfield, OH 44906, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Kingwood Center Gardens is a 47-acre historic garden estate in Mansfield, Ohio, built as the country home of industrialist Charles Kelley King. Kingwood Hall, the French Provincial-style mansion at its center, was designed by architect Clarence Mack and completed in 1926; the estate opened to the public as a garden in 1953 and today is known for its distinctive floral displays, formal gardens, woodland trails, a display greenhouse, and a resident duck pond and peacocks. For weddings and private events, Kingwood hosts everything from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions across its gardens and grounds, including gazebo ceremony sites, a bricked courtyard, and the Carriage House with its private patio. Rentals include free admission and parking for guests, white wedding chairs and tables set up and torn down by Kingwood staff, a final walkthrough and ceremony rehearsal, and audio/visual systems in select venues. Beyond weddings, Kingwood's rooms and grounds also accommodate bridal and baby showers, anniversary celebrations, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, graduation and birthday parties, and business meetings and conferences.

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  NorthStar Golf Club

  1150 Wilson Rd, Sunbury, OH 43074, USA

  • Spaces for 10-200 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Total Spaces

  NorthStar Golf Club is a private golf club in Sunbury, Ohio, just north of Columbus, where an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse looks out over an 18-hole championship course designed by John Cook. The grounds — grassy fields, ponds, and water fountains — give ceremonies and receptions a tranquil backdrop, with both indoor and outdoor event space available. Celebrations of 10 to 200 guests find a fitting room within the clubhouse. The Founders Room hosts intimate gatherings of up to 10 overlooking the first tee and pond; the Club Room, with its old world bar and views of the course and water, welcomes up to 50; and the main Dining Room serves up to 200 guests beneath vaulted ceilings, with a full bar, window-lined walls, and an optional parquet dance floor. An outdoor patio and a dedicated ceremony area round out the options. The club's team handles catering, bar service, desserts, rentals, and event planning, and a dressing room is available on site. Beyond weddings, NorthStar hosts business meetings, showers, proms, holiday parties, graduation celebrations, and rehearsal dinners — all easily reached from I-71, one exit north of Polaris Parkway.

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  Hyatt Regency Cincinnati

  151 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

  • Spaces for 1,200-2,000 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Hyatt Regency Cincinnati sits at 151 West Fifth Street in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, directly connected to the Duke Energy Convention Center and one block from Fountain Square. The hotel offers 40,000 square feet of flexible event space comprising the largest hotel ballroom in the city, 18 meeting rooms, and multiple executive boardrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The Regency Ballroom, at 14,219 square feet the largest hotel ballroom in downtown Cincinnati, accommodates up to 1,200 guests for formal seated banquets and up to 2,000 for receptions, with the option to divide the space into seven sections for more intimate gatherings of 150 or more. Dedicated wedding specialists coordinate every detail, from vendor contact and menu selection to transportation and audiovisual services, supported by an in-house catering team.

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  Whetstone Park of Roses

  3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214, USA

  • Spaces for 20-300 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Event Space
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Whetstone Park of Roses is a public rose garden in Columbus, home to more than 11,000 roses across 350-plus varieties, making it one of the largest public rose gardens in the country. The park's Whetstone Shelterhouse, a 2,926-square-foot indoor space built in 1953, accommodates up to 175 guests and includes a kitchenette, two fireplaces, patio access, and heat and air conditioning, along with tables and chairs provided. For outdoor ceremonies, the Park of Roses offers three designated wedding sites: a fountain backdrop, a wedding trellis, and a brick gazebo, each set among the rose gardens and available as an add-on to a shelterhouse rental. Capacities range from 50 guests at the more intimate fountain and trellis sites up to 300 guests at the brick gazebo, where bleacher seating accommodates larger groups. Wedding sites are available April through October, and the shelterhouse is handicap accessible with a changing room and restrooms on site, making it a full-service setting for both ceremonies and receptions surrounded by the rose garden's blooms.

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  Parkway Place

  2592 Parkway Plaza, Maumee, OH 43537, USA

  • Spaces for 225-700 Guests
  • 2 Ballrooms

  Parkway Place is a family-owned catering and event center in Maumee, Ohio, hosting wedding receptions, corporate banquets, seminars, and social fundraisers. Every event is paired with a dedicated coordinator, and the in-house team handles catering, a fully stocked bar, on-site baking, DJ services, and linens — with menus that accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, and halal diets. Two ballrooms cover a wide range of guest counts. The Main Ballroom offers 13,000 square feet and comfortably seats up to 700 guests beneath a canopied dance floor lit with fiber-optic stars, complemented by a large elevated stage and a built-in dual audio-visual system; a private bridal suite books alongside it, giving the wedding party a quiet place to prepare. The classically decorated Mt. Vernon Room, reached through its own private canopied entrance, hosts up to 225 guests for more intimate celebrations or serves as additional space for larger events. Past couples have recognized Parkway Place with The Knot's Best of Weddings award across multiple years, including induction into its Best of Weddings Hall of Fame in 2015.

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  The Culinary Vegetable Institute at The Chef's Garden

  12304 Mudbrook Rd, Milan, OH 44846, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  The Culinary Vegetable Institute at The Chef's Garden is an educational, research, and event facility set on the working farm of The Chef's Garden in Huron, Ohio. It blends rustic elegance with modern hospitality, featuring a chef-designed, two-story kitchen where guests can mingle with chefs as they cook, along with dining spaces surrounded by the farm's fields. The Institute hosts private celebrations, corporate retreats, and collaborative dinners, alongside its own seasonal programming such as Vegetable Showcase Dinners and Mother's Day Tea. Every event draws on The Chef's Garden's produce, offering guests an assortment of menu options built around vegetables grown just outside the kitchen door. Events at the Institute include seasonal decor, catering and service staff, and access to the farm's Earth to Table experience, reflecting the deep-rooted collaboration between the Institute's chefs and the farmers who grow for them.

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  Columbus Marriott Northwest

  5605 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017, USA

  • Spaces for 600 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Marriott Columbus Northwest is a full-service hotel and event venue in Dublin, Ohio's Blazer Parkway Research District. Following a comprehensive renovation, the property features a sophisticated, contemporary design and offers 19 configurable meeting and event spaces across up to 14,000 square feet of refreshed space — making it one of the more versatile hotel event destinations in the Columbus area. The Dublin Ballroom anchors the hotel's event offerings, spanning approximately 6,500 square feet and accommodating more than 600 guests for receptions and seated dinners. Smaller meeting rooms and boardrooms extend the range of gathering sizes, from intimate executive dinners to large-scale wedding receptions and corporate events. Full-service catering and in-house audiovisual technology are available for all events. The hotel's Two Brother Bar & Kitchen draws on locally and regionally sourced ingredients for every meal period, and the Marriott Greatroom lobby features a Starbucks coffee bar. Eligible guests can also access the M Club Lounge, a premium Marriott amenity providing complimentary refreshments and workspace.

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  The Canton Palace Theatre

  605 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44702, USA

  • Spaces for 1,488-1,489 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Theater
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Canton Palace Theatre is a historic 1,488-seat performance venue in Downtown Canton, Ohio. Opened on November 22, 1926, and designed by Austrian-born architect John Eberson to evoke "a Spanish courtyard on a midsummer night," the theatre ranks among the region's most singular event settings. Its ornate columned proscenium arch, original cloud machine, and 21' × 46' silver screen — the largest in Canton — are defining interior features, alongside an original Kilgen Pipe Organ, one of only a few of its kind still operating in the country. After closing in 1976, the theatre was saved from demolition and reopened in 1980 following a major restoration effort, with approximately four million dollars invested in ongoing preservation. Today it anchors Downtown Canton's Arts District and hosts more than 300 events annually for an average of 50,000 guests. The main auditorium is available for weddings, corporate meetings, private film screenings, live performances, graduation ceremonies, and theatrical productions. A full fly system, orchestra pit, twelve dressing rooms, and professional audio, lighting, and projection equipment support productions of virtually any scale.

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  American Wilderness Campground & Event Center

  17273 Avon Belden Rd, Grafton, OH 44044, USA

  • Spaces for 185-400 Guests
  • 1 Barn

  American Wilderness Campground & Event Center is a rustic outdoor venue in Grafton, Ohio, about 25 minutes from downtown Cleveland. Set on grounds that include a stocked fishing lake, wooded campsites, a sandy swim beach, and recreational areas, the property hosts private events alongside its year-round campground operations. The Log Cabin Banquet Hall serves as the primary event space, accommodating up to 185 seated guests in a knotty pine interior with a full kitchen, bar area, climate control, three bathrooms, and patio access. Tables and chairs are provided. An outdoor Pavilion on the grounds offers additional open-air gathering space for larger events. The venue welcomes weddings, company picnics, class and family reunions, graduation parties, anniversary celebrations, and other private events. On-site cabin rentals and campground amenities — including boating, fishing, gem mining, and planned activities — give guests the option to extend their celebration across multiple days.

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  Columbia Hills

  16200 E River Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028, USA

  For any event, Columbia Hills has the capacity to offer a variety of dining settings. Columbia Hills has everything you need, whether you're throwing a big event in the ballroom, entertaining guests in our formal dining room, conducting business in our board room, or playing cards in the Columbia Room or Grill. Our top-notch culinary team will create a special menu that is catered to all of your requirements. Your day will be handled with the highest professionalism and respect. Let us help you have a memorable night out! We take great pride in our facility and offer a lot of special events all year long. Baby showers, birthday celebrations, christenings and baptisms, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, funeral services, award ceremonies, athletic banquets, and more are all included, but are not limited to! We take delight in tailoring your event to go above and beyond what you had hoped for! Let Danielle Drury, our Director of Dining and Events, and our knowledgeable staff handle the arrangements so you can enjoy your own party!

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