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  The Grand Event Center

  820 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA

  • Spaces for 100-350 Guests
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Meeting Space

  The Grand Event Center is a full-service venue in Grandview Yard, a mixed-use district in Grandview Heights, Ohio known for tree-lined walkways and easy access to downtown Columbus, the Short North Arts District, and Ohio State University. The venue offers a blend of suburban ease and urban energy just steps from hotels, shops, restaurants, and craft breweries. At its center is the 3,960-square-foot Grandview Ballroom, filled with natural light and able to host wedding receptions for up to 350 guests. The venue also offers Ballroom A, Ballroom B, and the Scioto Room, along with a pre-function space and an outdoor courtyard patio with a fire pit, giving couples and event planners a range of room sizes for ceremonies, receptions, meetings, and conferences. The Grand Event Center provides full-service planning with a dedicated event planner and an executive chef who designs menus for buffet or seated service. Complimentary parking is available in an adjacent 500-space garage, and the venue is physically connected to the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU, with the Hyatt Place Columbus OSU next door, allowing for coordinated hotel room blocks and overnight accommodations for guests.

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  Middleburg Heights Community Center

  16000 Bagley Rd, Cleveland, OH 44130, USA

  • Spaces for 60-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  The Middleburg Heights Community Center is the Recreation Department's hub for the City of Middleburg Heights, hosting seasonal programs, special events, and concerts throughout the year alongside its private event rentals. Its 5,000-square-foot banquet facility accommodates wedding receptions, showers, corporate events, and meetings. Community Rooms A, B, and C can be combined into a ballroom-style space with banquet seating for up to 250 guests and theater seating for 350, with standard tables and chairs included in setup. Community Room B and Community Room C are also available individually, seating up to 60 and 70 guests banquet-style. For outdoor gatherings, the Community Center's pavilions each hold approximately 60 people and include picnic tables, electrical outlets, and a grill.

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  Taft Museum of Art

  316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

  • Spaces for 75-350 Guests
  • 2 Museums
  • 1 Landmark
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Taft Museum of Art occupies the Baum-Longworth-Sinton-Taft historic house at 316 Pike Street in downtown Cincinnati, the city's oldest wooden residence still standing in its original location. Built around 1820, the Federal-style manor became a National Historic Landmark in 1976, in part for its entry hall murals painted by Robert S. Duncanson, the first Black American artist to earn an international reputation. The eight large landscapes Duncanson created here are recognized as the most important pre-Civil War domestic murals in the United States. The museum's collection spans over 800 works, including Chinese porcelains, American furniture, and European decorative arts, displayed throughout the historic house. Three distinct event spaces accommodate private gatherings of nearly any scale: the seasonal Garden Tent seats up to 200 guests on a secluded brick terrace with landscaped grounds, Luther Hall hosts up to 120 guests in a cherry-paneled interior room year-round, and the Fitch Conference Room provides an intimate setting for meetings of up to 12. Seven preferred caterers partner with the museum for food and beverage, and the venue offers complimentary garage parking for 50 vehicles, optional valet service, and digital event layout planning support.

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  St. Denis Golf Club and Party Center

  10660 Chardon Rd, Chardon, OH 44024, USA

  • 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.

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  Wood's Tall Timber Lake Resort

  1921 Tall Timber Rd NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, USA

  • Spaces for 225 Guests
  • 1 Resort
  • 1 Event Space

  Wood's Tall Timber Resort spans 157 acres in New Philadelphia, Ohio, built around a 7-acre lake that serves as the property's focal point. The resort combines RV sites, cabins, cottages, and houses with a full slate of recreation — ziplining, a swimming beach, putt-putt and par-3 golf, paddle boats, fishing, and playground facilities — giving guests and their event parties plenty to do beyond the day's celebration. For weddings and private events, the resort's Lakehouse Lodge offers a modern take on a rustic lodge setting, with room for up to 225 seated guests and multiple ceremony site options, including a golf course ceremony location. The Lodge includes a finished bar, industrial kitchen, dance floor with a designated DJ area, a fireplace, and a wrap-around porch, and comes with complimentary day-of coordinating. Couples and hosts are free to bring in their own vendors, and cabin or house rentals are available at special rates for wedding guests staying on site. The resort also offers six pavilions with grills for outdoor gatherings, making it suited to everything from receptions and reunions to birthday parties and corporate events.

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  Granville Inn

  314 E Broadway, Granville, OH 43023, USA

  • Spaces for 12-240 Guests
  • 6 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Built in 1924 by railroad and coal magnate John Sutphin Jones, the Granville Inn is a Jacobethan Revival landmark in the heart of Granville, Ohio's village center. Designed by architect Frank Packard, the property opened on June 26, 1924, and was recognized nationally as "the most costly small hotel in America." Denison University acquired and restored the inn beginning in 2013, preserving its landmark character while adding updated event infrastructure, modern guest rooms, and enhanced accessibility. The inn offers 7,000 square feet of event space across six distinct rooms and an open-air courtyard, accommodating gatherings from intimate boardroom meetings to receptions of up to 240 guests. Spaces range from the coffered-ceiling grandeur of Denison Hall to the book-lined Library and the open-air Courtyard strung with lights. In-house catering from The Oak Room features seasonal menus for seated dinners and cocktail receptions, with plated and reception-style service available. The inn's 39 rooms and suites make it a practical anchor for multi-day events and wedding parties, with room blocks available at preferred rates.

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  Historic Onesto Event Center

  225 2nd St NW, Canton, OH 44702, USA

  In the core of downtown Canton's historic area and arts neighborhood, the spectacular Historic Onesto, a flawlessly restored 12-story luxury hotel, is now a fully restored residential marvel featuring 42 luxury loft apartments and a stunning event center. Enter the Historic Onesto to be surrounded by the magnificent architecture of the 1930s. Visitors are welcomed by a magnificent marble staircase as they pass through the original revolving glass doors, which lead to the Grand Lobby, which has an antique crystal chandelier. The mezzanine lobby is a fantastic location for gatherings and festivities since it has huge windows and cathedral ceilings with ornate relief from the Italian Renaissance. Visitors may easily access a seating area and bar from the mezzanine lobby. Visitors are directed from the roomy Mckinley Room into the grand ballroom, which has magnificent woodwork, maple and mahogany floors, crystal chandeliers, and space for all of your family and friends. Wedding receptions and corporate parties are perfect for the opulent rooms in the Onesto Event Center, and we offer a list of recommended caterers and other vendors to assist make your planning easy. Residents of Onesto Lofts are entitled to reduced use of specific areas of the building for their own private functions.

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  Great Lakes Brewing Company

  2516 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA

  • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Great Lakes Brewing Company has been a cornerstone of the Cleveland community and an important fixture of the thriving Ohio City area since 1988. Our adaptable space combines rustic, contemporary, and industrial elements. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will take pleasure in assisting you in creating special moments for your visitors. Of course, award-winning handcrafted beers and a delectable locally sourced meal will serve as the basis for toasts, dancing, and creative storytelling. When it comes to Great Lakes, the only thing we enjoy more than a fantastic beer is a great story, so we invite you to leave your unique mark in our iconic places during your special event. Give us a hand as you share yours. Your future event would be a great fit for us! Please keep in mind that the availability of our rental spaces will determine whether or not you may have your event with us (sorry, party crashers).

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  Headwaters Park, Geauga Park District

  13365 Old State Rd, Huntsburg, OH 44046, USA

  • 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.

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  The Fawcett Center at Ohio State University

  2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, USA

  • Spaces for 100-500 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 4 Total Spaces

  The Fawcett Center sits on the perimeter of the Ohio State University campus in Columbus, a modernist brick facility named in honor of Novice G. Fawcett, Ohio State's president from 1956 to 1972. Conceived as a multi-purpose facility to support academic, administrative, and community functions, it opened in the early 1970s and has since grown into one of the university's central gathering places for conferences, weddings, and social occasions. Its proximity to Ohio Stadium and the university's athletic facilities also makes it a convenient setting for sports-related events, press conferences, and receptions. The center offers a range of event spaces suited to different kinds of gatherings, from the fixed, tiered Conference Theater that seats up to 496 guests for keynote sessions and lectures, to the Ballroom, the center's largest and most versatile room, which accommodates up to 300 guests for weddings, conferences, and banquets and opens directly onto a private outdoor patio and lawn. The mid-sized Clinton Room, seating up to 100, suits workshops, presentations, and executive meetings, while the Club Room's built-in bar and exposed brick make it a favored spot for cocktail hours and intimate receptions. All catering at The Fawcett Center is handled in-house by its own culinary team, led by an Executive Chef, and complimentary parking is included with facility rentals.

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  Barrington Golf Club

  350 N Aurora Rd, Aurora, OH 44202, USA

  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.

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  Ohio Statehouse

  Ohio State Capitol, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

  • Spaces for 25-5,000 Guests
  • 3 Museums
  • 10 Landmarks
  • 10 Total Spaces

  A National Historic Landmark at the heart of downtown Columbus, the Ohio Statehouse anchors the 10-acre Capitol Square and has welcomed legislators and the public since 1857. Built largely of Columbus limestone in the Greek Revival style, the building is crowned by a 120-foot domed Rotunda with an inlaid marble floor and glass skylight - one of several distinctive settings available for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and non-profit events. Indoor spaces range from the 4,068-square-foot Atrium, where Greek columns rise to a glass-and-bronze ceiling beside a grand staircase inspired by the Paris Opera House, to intimate antique-furnished rooms such as the State Room and the Ladies' Gallery. The limestone-walled Museum Gallery and the Rotunda host seated dinners and receptions for up to several hundred guests, while the exterior plazas accommodate outdoor gatherings of as many as 5,000. Events are supported by a list of nine approved caterers, rentable event equipment, and coordination through the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board's special events team. Wedding packages include rehearsal time, setup and teardown, furniture, sound and A/V equipment, security, and coordinator services.

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  The Virtues Golf Club

  1 Long Dr, Nashport, OH 43830, USA

  • Spaces for 280 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  Virtues Golf Club sits 40 miles outside downtown Columbus in Nashport, Ohio, centered on a par-72, 7,243-yard championship course designed by architect Arthur Hills and ranked No. 65 on Golf Digest's Top 100 Public Courses in America. The parkland-style layout's wide fairways and immaculate greens set the backdrop for the club's 60,000-square-foot clubhouse, known locally as Licking and Muskingum County's premier event venue. The clubhouse's Main Banquet Facility seats up to 280 guests with a dance floor for wedding receptions, galas, and celebrations, while the outdoor verandah overlooks the golf course for ceremonies and al fresco gatherings. Weddings at the club include a complimentary menu tasting, a bridal suite, and comprehensive on-site planning support from a dedicated coordinator, with catering led by Executive Chef Jason Abele of the club's Overlook Restaurant.

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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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  Red Tail Golf Club

  4400 Nagel Rd, Avon, OH 44011, USA

  • Spaces for 140-215 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  Red Tail Golf Club is a private golf and country club set on more than 400 acres in Avon, Ohio, in Cleveland's western suburbs. The property was developed from farmland into a championship golf course that has earned recognition from players across the country, and takes its name from the red-tailed hawks native to the surrounding landscape. The clubhouse hosts events for both members and non-members, with three banquet rooms accommodating gatherings of up to 150 guests. The Carnegie Room is the largest of these, offering state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and a wrap-around deck overlooking the golf course — suited for wedding receptions, gala dinners, and corporate events. The St. Andrews Room provides a more intimate setting for smaller gatherings, while the Patio Café opens seasonally for outdoor dining alongside fire pits, bocce courts, and views of the course. Experienced Event and Banquet Specialists coordinate all on-site functions, and the culinary team offers customizable menus — from wedding packages to à la carte and buffet selections. Offsite catering with delivery is also available through the club.

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  NCR Country Club

  4435 Dogwood Trail, Kettering, OH 45429, USA

  • Spaces for 50-350 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 4 Total Spaces

  NCR Country Club spans 350 acres of rolling, wooded countryside in Kettering, Ohio, just outside Dayton. Conceived by National Cash Register Corporation president Stanley Allyn and opened in 1954, the club pairs a colonial ranch-style clubhouse with two 18-hole courses designed by famed architect Dick Wilson. The South Course is ranked among Golfweek's Top 100 classically designed courses in America and has hosted championships including the 1969 PGA Championship, the 1986 U.S. Women's Open, the 2005 U.S. Senior Open, and the 2022 U.S. Senior Women's Open. For celebrations, the club's renovated banquet rooms accommodate gatherings of 10 to 350 guests, from wedding receptions and reunions in the 4,450-square-foot Ballroom to intimate showers and dinners in the Chairman's and Embers Rooms, many with panoramic views of both championship courses. A dedicated team of catering professionals handles complete menu planning, event coordination, and event design, and event facilities are available to non-members, making the club an option for hosts across the Dayton area.

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  Cleveland Skating Club

  2500 Kemper Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120, USA

  • 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.

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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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  Canyon Run Ranch

  395 N Rangeline Rd, Pleasant Hill, OH 45359, USA

  • Spaces for 80-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Barns
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Canyon Run Ranch is a solar-powered barn wedding venue set along the Stillwater River Valley near Pleasant Hill, Ohio, about 25 minutes from Dayton International Airport. The 2,400-square-foot historic bank barn—built with 170-year-old timber and lit by thousands of Edison bulbs—hosts receptions for up to 150 guests alongside The Milk Parlor, a cocktail-hour gathering space with vintage-inspired seating for 80 or more. A woodland ceremony site in the adjoining forest features a permanent corkscrew willow arbor, ash-wood benches for 150, and a natural canopy that arrives with its own atmosphere and needs almost no additional decoration. The property reflects a deeply eco-conscious philosophy: a 42-panel solar array powers the facilities, and native wildflower plantings, a creek, and a cascading waterfall run through the grounds. Golf cart shuttles connect the woodland ceremony area to the barn, and those same wooded pathways and creek views that frame the ceremony double as backdrops for photography throughout the day.

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  Cleveland Restoration Society

  3751 Prospect Ave E #2, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA

  Cleveland Restoration Society offers event spaces for your next celebration in Cleveland, Ohio.

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