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Ohio Union - The Ohio State University
1739 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210, USA- Spaces for 50-980 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Bar
- 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.

Coppertop at Cherokee Hills
5740 Center Rd, Valley City, OH 44280, USA- Spaces for 100-200 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Barn
- 2 Country Clubs
Coppertop Golf Club has welcomed events and celebrations to its Medina County property since 1963. Set in Valley City, Ohio — approximately 25 minutes south of Cleveland — the club's copper-roofed clubhouse is the visual landmark that gives the venue its name, housing a combined 22,500 square feet of event facilities. The Ballroom accommodates up to 200 guests in a 3,000-square-foot setting defined by floor-to-ceiling windows and a private deck with views of the back nine — a natural fit for full-scale receptions and seated dinners. The Barn, a 100-year-old timber structure with 1,100 square feet of gathering space, fits up to 100 guests and connects to an outdoor pergola, making it well suited for rehearsal dinners, showers, and smaller celebrations. An outdoor ceremony area with a pergola and golf-course backdrop rounds out the options. Full-service catering is provided through Taste of Excellence, and an on-site event coordinator supports planning from the first tour through the day of.

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.

Little Turtle Golf Club
5400 Little Turtle Way W, Westerville, OH 43081, USA- Spaces for 24-250 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Event Space
- 3 Total Spaces
The Golf Club at Little Turtle is a private country club set on more than 200 acres in Westerville, Ohio, just north of Columbus. Its centerpiece is a Pete Dye-designed 18-hole championship course, and the club also offers a fitness center, a resort-style pool, and golf simulators alongside its event spaces. For weddings, the club's newly renovated Hawthorne Ballroom seats up to 250 guests beneath chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows, anchored by a stone fireplace and a built-in dance floor. An adjacent patio opens the celebration outdoors for ceremonies and cocktail hours with views of the grounds. Smaller gatherings, such as rehearsal dinners, next-day brunches, or bridal party prep, have a home in the Executive Boardroom and The Studio, both with private access to the outdoor ceremony space. Beyond weddings, the club hosts corporate meetings, retreats, bridal showers, and holiday parties, supported by full-service catering from an executive chef and day-of planning assistance.

Donauschwaben
7370 Columbia Rd, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138, USA- Spaces for 50-550 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Outdoor
- 4 Total Spaces
The Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center is a community event venue and cultural institution in Olmsted Township, Ohio, dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Danube Swabian people — a German-speaking community with roots tracing to 18th-century Central Europe. The center's mission is to perpetuate and share that heritage through music, folk dancing, language, athletics, and traditional celebrations. The facility accommodates gatherings from intimate private parties to large celebrations. The Main Hall seats up to 550 guests and features a hardwood dance floor, a full-size stage, a private bar, and a patio with lake views. The lakeside Pavilion and Gazebo hosts outdoor events for up to 400. Smaller spaces, including the Party Room and Auxiliary Room, serve groups of 50 to 75. The on-site Prost! Biergarten and Restaurant supports event catering and dining year-round, and the grounds host signature gatherings such as Oktoberfest and the annual Fish Fry.

The Blackwell
Blackwell Inn at Fisher College, 2110 Tuttle Park Pl, Columbus, OH 43210, USA- Spaces for 120-350 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Hotels
- 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.

Nazareth Hall
21211 W River Rd, Grand Rapids, OH 43522, USA- Spaces for 50-320 Guests
- 3 Ballrooms
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 7 Total Spaces
Established in 1928, Nazareth Hall is a historic event venue set on a 37-acre estate in Grand Rapids, Ohio, long counted among Northwest Ohio's best-loved wedding venues. The property pairs old-world character - stained glass windows, marbled columns, brass chandeliers, and intricate original woodwork - with modern amenities across its ballrooms, chapel, and grounds. Couples and hosts can choose from three distinct ballrooms. The newly renovated Ladyglen Ballroom, the estate's largest, seats up to 300 guests and features a private bar, entertainment stage, balcony seating, and an outdoor patio; the Cadet West Ballroom welcomes up to 200 amid stained glass and 1920s chandeliers; and the intimate Gabriel Ballroom hosts up to 150 beneath string lights and floor-to-ceiling velvet curtains. Ceremonies take place in the historic chapel with vaulted ceilings and marble altars, outdoors at the Grotto, a secluded space built into a natural rock formation, or on the Ladyglen Lawn with sweeping views of the grounds. The Riverview Library suits smaller gatherings such as rehearsal dinners, showers, and corporate dinners. Nazareth Hall supplies table, chair, linen, and glassware setup along with in-house food, beverages, waitstaff, and bartenders, and an on-site guest cottage offers overnight stays.

NorthStar Golf Club
1150 Wilson Rd, Sunbury, OH 43074, USA- Spaces for 10-200 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Bar
- 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.

InterContinental Cleveland Hotel
9801 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA- Spaces for 130-700 Guests
- 2 Ballrooms
- 2 Hotels
InterContinental Cleveland is a luxury hotel on Carnegie Avenue that has earned its place as one of Cleveland's most celebrated destinations for weddings and milestone events. The hotel's dedicated team — including experienced wedding specialists and an executive chef — works hand-in-hand with couples to craft fully personalized celebrations that honor every tradition and personal vision, from customized menus to comprehensive day-of coordination. Pre- and post-wedding events — rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and morning-after brunches — are all managed seamlessly under one roof. At the heart of the hotel's event offerings stands the Founders' Ballroom, an extraordinary 8,800-square-foot space with soaring 18-foot ceilings adorned with stately crystal chandeliers and accessed by a dramatic winding grand staircase. A dedicated pre-function foyer provides a stunning setting for cocktail receptions and photos, and the ballroom itself accommodates up to 700 guests for receptions of grand scale. For couples envisioning something more intimate, the 1,700-square-foot Six Continents Ballroom — with its private pre-function area and customizable layouts — and the stylish Gallery Space deliver equally refined and beautiful backdrops. InterContinental Cleveland takes genuine pride in embracing the full spectrum of cultural traditions, welcoming Indian, Kosher, and multicultural weddings with dedicated accommodations. Contemporary wedding suites ensure the couple and their families are always just an elevator ride away from the celebration.

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.

Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA- Spaces for 2,300 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Hotel
The Cleveland Huntington Convention Center's additional 1,000,000 square feet of space is seamlessly connected to our spacious ballroom, which can accommodate 2,300 guests. Look to our selection of meeting rooms, which feature built-in technology for video conferencing, for smaller gatherings. Immediately book 10 to 25 hotel rooms for your group. Later, your visitors can pay for their rooms. Enter the details of your event to see what we can provide. Create a free custom page and provide your visitors with the URL so they can make reservations. Our wedding locations have floor to ceiling windows that look out over Lake Erie. Our packages include amenities like table decorations, a dance floor with staging, and special lodging rates for your guests. Planners will walk you through them. You may create a great dinner for your event with the aid of our catering specialists. We are in the center of Downtown Cleveland, a mile from East 4th Street, Playhouse Square, and the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Cleveland Huntington Convention Center is connected to our hotel. We have a fitness facility, an indoor pool, and a bar on the top level with a view of Lake Erie.

The Club at Corazon
7155 Corazon Dr, Dublin, OH 43016, USA- Spaces for 10-400 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Bar
- 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.

Glenmoor Country Club
4191 Glenmoor Rd NW, Canton, OH 44718, USA- Spaces for 250-300 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Country Club
Mimicking the sophistication and elegance that is apparent in every country club setting, Glenmoor Country Club has more to offer than just that. With a signature chapel on site, two ballrooms and outdoor space on the beautiful spacious grounds, this place will take your breath away. The castle like structure is everything you ever dreamed of. Bring your fairytale dreams to life here at your next event. Their event staff is trained to make your feel comfortable and taken care of and are dedicated in creating a space and experience you that is memorable and just what you imagined it would be. Fairytales come true here; let yours.

Lago Custom Events at Aloft Cleveland Downtown
1111 W 10th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA- Spaces for 32-1,500 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Restaurants
- 5 Total Spaces
Lago Custom Events is the special-events division of the Salerno family's Cleveland restaurant group, founded in 2013 by Nicole and Fabio Salerno. When the family moved their original Lago restaurant from Tremont to the Flats East Bank, Lago also became the exclusive caterer to the Aloft Hotel and its property, giving rise to Lago Custom Events as a dedicated venue and catering operation on site. The venue offers a range of spaces overlooking Lake Erie and the Flats East Bank development, from The Veranda's open-air waterfront setting to the twenty-story-high Penthouse in the EY Tower and the glass-walled Riviera Ballroom. Two in-house private dining rooms, shared with sister restaurants Lago East Bank and Sora, offer more intimate settings for rehearsal dinners and smaller celebrations, with menus ranging from upscale Italian to Japanese cuisine. Chef Fabio Salerno leads the culinary program, and every event is paired with a full-service planning and design team, from a dedicated beverage program to hands-on event coordination. Weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings are all part of the mix at this East Bank venue, which pairs restaurant-caliber food with sweeping views of the Cleveland skyline and lake.

Glendale Lyceum
865 Congress Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45246, USA- Spaces for 40-400 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Bar
- 7 Total Spaces
Established in 1883, The Glendale Lyceum is a historic social and racquet club located at 865 Congress Avenue in Glendale, Ohio, just outside Cincinnati. The club opens its elegant facilities to non-members for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, accommodating gatherings from intimate parties to events of up to 270 guests. The venue features multiple indoor event spaces - including a ballroom, library, sunroom, and a pub lounge - alongside outdoor options such as a covered patio, pavilion, and a dedicated outdoor ceremony site. An on-site event coordinator serves as vendor liaison and day-of contact throughout planning and execution. Catering is provided through a network of handpicked local caterers, and rental clients are welcome to bring their own alcohol.

EagleSticks Golf Club
2655 Maysville Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701, USA- Spaces for 60-400 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Outdoor
- 4 Total Spaces
EagleSticks Golf Club sits on 150 wooded acres in Zanesville, Ohio, designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and opened in 1990. The property is built around a course with cascading waterfalls, tree-lined fairways, and notable elevation changes — landscape elements that carry through into the event spaces throughout the grounds. The Oakmont Event Center is the primary venue, accommodating up to 350 guests with glass walls overlooking the golf course and a 1,200-square-foot veranda beside formal gardens with ponds and waterfalls. For smaller celebrations, The Hogan Room holds up to 175 with direct veranda access, the Pinehurst Room seats 30 to 75 around a fireplace, and the Augusta Room handles up to 60 in a contemporary setting. Outdoor ceremony options include an Amish-built shelter house and a putting green setting. EagleSticks hosts weddings, corporate retreats, fundraisers, and golf outings, with an in-house culinary team covering catering from plated dinners to buffets. The on-site Mac's Sports Grill is open to the public throughout the season.

Cherry Valley Lodge
2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH 43055, USA- Spaces for 50-1,200 Guests
- 2 Ballrooms
- 5 Hotels
- 5 Total Spaces
Cherry Valley Hotel & Events is a garden-inspired resort destination set between Newark and Granville in central Ohio, roughly an hour east of Columbus. The property encompasses sprawling grounds woven with botanical gardens, waterfalls, and courtyard water features that give it a distinctly resort-like character. More than 50,000 square feet of event space spans 13 distinct venues, ranging from intimate rooms for 50 guests to the vast Ohio Event Center, which transforms for gatherings of up to 1,200. The Woodhull Ballroom and River Birch Ballroom anchor the hotel's wedding and reception offerings — together accommodating up to 500 guests beneath pendant lights and coffered ceilings. The Library, a 1,015-square-foot room with book-lined walls, a fireplace, and a deer antler chandelier, suits rehearsal dinners and more intimate celebrations. An outdoor gazebo framed by tranquil water features provides a ceremony setting for gatherings of up to 50. Three on-site dining concepts — Craftsman Kitchen & Terrace, The CK Pub, and Granville Pantry — and 200 oversized guest rooms make Cherry Valley Hotel a self-contained destination for multi-day celebrations and corporate retreats.

Crowne Plaza Columbus Downtown
33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, USA- Spaces for 70-300 Guests
- 2 Ballrooms
- 4 Hotels
- 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.

Carnegie Hall
1761 Tennessee Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA- Spaces for 150-250 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Landmark
- 1 Historic Space
Carnegie Hall at Newport occupies a landmark 1898 building at 401 Monmouth Street in Newport, Kentucky, originally constructed as Campbell County's first public library with a grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The building's Italian Renaissance architecture features marble columns with Corinthian capitals, original carved woodwork, high ceilings with ornate trim, and elegant chandeliers throughout its 10,000 square feet across three floors. The venue accommodates up to 250 guests for cocktail-style events and up to 150 for seated dinners. The space includes an elegant foyer -- where the marble bar once served as the library's circulation desk -- the Grand Ballroom with a stage for live entertainment, personal suites, and an outdoor garden terrace. Operated by DelightMore, Carnegie Hall at Newport offers full-service event planning, in-house catering, and coordination services, and sits one block from Newport on the Levee, five minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

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.