The main purpose of this post on how to plan a wedding in Cleveland is to save you some time and maybe even a little money as quickly as we can.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Cleveland will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our blogs about tying the knot in the Midwest are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Cleveland Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Cleveland might be the most important decision you will make:
The Madison offers indoor and outdoor event areas ideal for weddings near you accommodating up to 300 seated guests.
The St. Clair Ballroom has a private dinner area with magnificent views of Lake Erie and the Cleveland skyline that is suitable for 300 guests.
Three areas are available in the Park Lane Ballroom for your special day and their Courtyard is ideal for a local outdoor wedding ceremony.
Penthouse is a versatile event venue accommodating as many as 125 guests for cocktail style celebrations or 80 guests for seated events offering customizable floor plans and layouts.
The Great Lakes Brewing Company’s Tasting Room can meet the needs of 200 standing guests or 150 seated guests.
Located on the second level The Lake Erie Room boasts a floor area of nearly 7,000 square feet and can comfortably seat 375 people in Lakewood.
Guy’s Party Center in Akron features three spacious ballrooms with capacities ranging from 50 to 450 guests each equipped with a dance floor, elegant décor, fully stocked bar, and a stage.
Wedding venues in Elyria at Valley of the Eagles Golf Club include both indoor and outdoor settings.
A wedding or reception in your area can be held at the Henn Mansion in Euclid for up to 80 guests.
Tom’s Country Place in Avon offers recently remodeled halls that can hold 40 to 450 people.
The Grand Ballroom at Signature of Solon can accommodate 700 guests for a cocktail reception or 550 guests for a seated banquet and they also provide outdoor event space.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Cleveland and we wish you the best of luck!
