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. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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.
Stan Hywet
Amazing gardens surround the historic manor house in Akron, Ohio.
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
Club at Hillbrook
A secluded Tudor style estate in Hunting Valley, Ohio
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.
O’Neil House
A Tudor style bed and breakfast and garden in Akron, Ohio.
Hale Farm and Village
Nestled in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, this historic property recreates a nineteenth century village.