Now that our new socially distanced reality is starting to sink in, you may be looking to plan a small wedding instead of the big, blow out style wedding you had been dreaming about. While there may still be a big party sometime in the future when circumstances allow, we understand that you might not want to wait to start your life together as a married couple. After all, that was the ultimate goal when planning a wedding in the first place, right?
A small, intimate celebration might be the perfect way to make this transition to married life. Thankfully, there are some really wonderful spots in Ohio for you and your immediate family to safely gather to mark the occasion.
Here are the top ten venues that we would suggest you look into if you are thinking of planning a small wedding. We know that restrictions on gatherings are likely to change many times in the coming months so it’s hard to say which venues would be able to help you at any particular time. That being said, this list would be a great place to start.
Keep in mind that Saturdays are by far the most in-demand day of the week. You can increase the chances of availability and flexibility with pricing if you consider any day of the week other than Saturdays.
Chagrin Valley Hunt Club
Location in Gates Mills just east of Cleveland, The Hunt Club top-notch catering in a beautiful, country equestrian setting.

A couple stands under a floral arch exchanging vows in an outdoor wedding ceremony in Cleveland. The bride is wearing a white dress and veil, while the groom is in a blue suit. Guests are seated and two officiants in white robes stand nearby. Trees and greenery surround the scene, setting the stage for their beautiful reception to follow.
Stan Hywet
Amazing gardens surround the historic manor house in Akron, Ohio.

A wedding ceremony in a lush garden setting at Stan Hywet. Guests sit on white chairs on the left, while groomsmen stand to the right near a stone gazebo. Sunlight streams through the trees, illuminating the bride as she approaches. A decorative stone pillar and hanging plants are in the foreground.

A large group of people is seated on white folding chairs for an outdoor wedding ceremony in Akron. The event is set in a park with vibrant autumn trees. A few people stand at the front, possibly the wedding party. The foreground features red and brown leaves in focus, hinting at the upcoming festive reception.
Music Box Supper Club
Rooftop and indoor ceremony spots right on the West bank of the Flats in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio.
Glidden House
A quaint bed and breakfast in the heart of Cleveland’s University Circle.
Gervasi Vineyard
Tuscan inspired architecture and acres of Vineyards in Canton, Ohio

A newlywed couple celebrates immediately after their outdoor wedding ceremony, holding hands and raising bouquets under an archway. Guests seated in white chairs stand and cheer, capturing the joyful moment like a portrait. The backdrop is a stucco building with arched doorways, leading to the awaiting reception.
Club at Hillbrook
A secluded Tudor style estate in Hunting Valley, Ohio

A couple, dressed in formal attire, stands on an elegant white gazebo adorned with columns, surrounded by lush green foliage near a rocky stream in a forest setting. The bride holds a bouquet as sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene atmosphere perfect for the Cleveland reception portrait.
Botanical Gardens
More than a dozen meticulously maintained and unique gardens in Cleveland’s University Circle.
Cleveland History Center
Lush greenery and classic stonework in these intimate courtyards including the Hanna Garden inside Cleveland’s Western Reserve Historical Society.
Mooreland Mansion
A historic turn of the century mansion in Kirtland, Ohio.

A grand white mansion with a large front porch supported by tall columns, green shutters, and multiple chimneys stands majestically in Cleveland. The house is surrounded by a well-kept lawn and trees, with a circular driveway leading to the entrance like the setting of an elegant portrait. The sky is overcast.
O’Neil House
A Tudor style bed and breakfast and garden in Akron, Ohio.

A large, two-story Tudor-style house with brick and half-timbered exterior detailing, perfect for a wedding portrait. The house features a steeply pitched roof, tall chimney, and decorative windows. Stone steps frame the front entrance flanked by potted plants, with trees and shrubs surrounding this Cleveland gem.
Hale Farm and Village
Nestled in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, this historic property recreates a nineteenth century village.

A wedding ceremony in a large, white church interior with high ceilings. The bride and groom stand at the altar surrounded by bridesmaids in green dresses and groomsmen in black suits. Guests are seated in pews facing the couple, while a harp is seen on the left, creating a perfect portrait of love in Cleveland.
























