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Top 10 Venues for Small Weddings in Ohio

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.

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.

A bride, accompanied by an older man, walks down a grassy aisle decorated with white flowers toward a groom in a navy suit. Guests seated on both sides watch the ceremony with smiles. A white house and lush trees provide the backdrop for this charming outdoor wedding.

A bride, accompanied by an older man, walks down a grassy aisle decorated with white flowers toward a groom in a navy suit. Guests seated on both sides watch the ceremony with smiles. A white house and lush trees provide the backdrop for this charming outdoor wedding.

A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors under large trees, with guests seated in rows of white chairs facing a white building with green awnings. The bride and groom stand at the front near an arch, creating a picturesque portrait as the wedding party stands off to the side.

A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors under large trees, with guests seated in rows of white chairs facing a white building with green awnings. The bride and groom stand at the front near an arch, creating a picturesque portrait as the wedding party stands off to the side.

 

Stan Hywet

Amazing gardens surround the historic manor house in Akron, Ohio.

A wedding ceremony is taking place outdoors at Stan Hywet, surrounded by lush greenery. The bride and groom stand at the center, flanked by their bridal party in formal attire. Two stone structures frame the scene, and guests are seated on both sides, observing the event.

A wedding ceremony is taking place outdoors at Stan Hywet, surrounded by lush greenery. The bride and groom stand at the center, flanked by their bridal party in formal attire. Two stone structures frame the scene, and guests are seated on both sides, observing the event.

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 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.

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.

A couple is dancing together at a wedding reception. The bride, in a white dress, and the groom, in a black suit, create a lovely portrait. Guests are seated at tables in the background. The scene is warmly lit, with decorative lights and greenery adding a cozy ambiance to the ceremony.

A couple is dancing together at a wedding reception. The bride, in a white dress, and the groom, in a black suit, create a lovely portrait. Guests are seated at tables in the background. The scene is warmly lit, with decorative lights and greenery adding a cozy ambiance to the ceremony.

An outdoor wedding ceremony on the Music Box Supper Club rooftop terrace with a bride and groom standing at the altar, surrounded by guests seated in rows, with a view of Cleveland under a cloudy sky.

An outdoor wedding ceremony on the Music Box Supper Club rooftop terrace with a bride and groom standing at the altar, surrounded by guests seated in rows, with a view of Cleveland under a cloudy sky.

A bride and groom kiss under a floral archway at their ceremony while guests seated and standing around them applaud, in an elegantly decorated venue with dim romantic lighting.

A bride and groom kiss under a floral archway at their ceremony while guests seated and standing around them applaud, in an elegantly decorated venue with dim romantic lighting.

 

Glidden House

A quaint bed and breakfast in the heart of Cleveland’s University Circle.

The Glidden House wedding and reception venue in Cleveland, Ohio.
Small weddings in Ohio
A bride and groom stand together, embraced, outside a building with large white French doors. The building has brick and stone architecture, and lush green ivy covers the surrounding wall. The couple looks happy, sharing a moment on their Cleveland wedding day ceremony.

A bride and groom stand together, embraced, outside a building with large white French doors. The building has brick and stone architecture, and lush green ivy covers the surrounding wall. The couple looks happy, sharing a moment on their Cleveland wedding day ceremony.

 

Gervasi Vineyard

Tuscan inspired architecture and acres of Vineyards in Canton, Ohio

A bride and groom stand close together in a lush vineyard, holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes. This wedding portrait features the bride in a flowing white dress and the groom in a blue suit, with a backdrop of green grapevines under a partly cloudy sky.

A bride and groom stand close together in a lush vineyard, holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes. This wedding portrait features the bride in a flowing white dress and the groom in a blue suit, with a backdrop of green grapevines under a partly cloudy sky.

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.

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.

A group of people are seated on white folding chairs arranged in a circular formation under large, leafy trees outdoors. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a portrait-like scene, and the setting appears to be a serene park or garden with a pond visible in the background.

A group of people are seated on white folding chairs arranged in a circular formation under large, leafy trees outdoors. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a portrait-like scene, and the setting appears to be a serene park or garden with a pond visible in the background.

 

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.

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.

A bride and groom hold hands and walk joyfully down the aisle at their reception in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, surrounded by guests and a beautiful floral arch in a garden setting.

A bride and groom hold hands and walk joyfully down the aisle at their reception in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, surrounded by guests and a beautiful floral arch in a garden setting.

An outdoor wedding setup in Cleveland features rows of white chairs arranged on a green lawn, forming an aisle lined with white flower petals. In the background, there is a rustic wooden gazebo adorned with floral arrangements, set amidst lush green trees and foliage.

An outdoor wedding setup in Cleveland features rows of white chairs arranged on a green lawn, forming an aisle lined with white flower petals. In the background, there is a rustic wooden gazebo adorned with floral arrangements, set amidst lush green trees and foliage.

 

Botanical Gardens

More than a dozen meticulously maintained and unique gardens in Cleveland’s University Circle.

A bride and groom stand facing each other during an outdoor wedding ceremony. Bridesmaids in light-colored dresses and groomsmen in dark suits stand on either side. The lush garden with manicured greenery and a clear blue sky creates a picturesque backdrop for this unforgettable portrait.

A bride and groom stand facing each other during an outdoor wedding ceremony. Bridesmaids in light-colored dresses and groomsmen in dark suits stand on either side. The lush garden with manicured greenery and a clear blue sky creates a picturesque backdrop for this unforgettable portrait.

 Wedding, Copyright Genevieve Nisly Photography, Ohio, Cleveland, Botanical Gardens
 Cleveland, Ohio, Wedding, Copyright Genevieve Nisly Photography, Botanical Gardens

 

Cleveland History Center

Lush greenery and classic stonework in these intimate courtyards including the Hanna Garden inside Cleveland’s Western Reserve Historical Society.

A bride and groom, dressed in a wedding dress and tuxedo, stand facing each other in a beautifully landscaped courtyard with manicured bushes, flower beds, and a central statue. The portrait-worthy scene includes a tiled walkway leading to a building with a red-tiled roof and columns.

A bride and groom, dressed in a wedding dress and tuxedo, stand facing each other in a beautifully landscaped courtyard with manicured bushes, flower beds, and a central statue. The portrait-worthy scene includes a tiled walkway leading to a building with a red-tiled roof and columns.

An outdoor wedding setup with rows of white chairs arranged on a grass pathway. The venue is a large, grand building with arched windows and lush greenery surrounding the area, perfect for both the ceremony and reception. A clear blue sky and trees frame the picturesque scene.

An outdoor wedding setup with rows of white chairs arranged on a grass pathway. The venue is a large, grand building with arched windows and lush greenery surrounding the area, perfect for both the ceremony and reception. A clear blue sky and trees frame the picturesque scene.

A couple stands at an outdoor wedding ceremony in front of a large building. The officiant reads from a book. Guests sit on white chairs to the left, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, ready to celebrate the reception. The sky is clear and blue, indicating a sunny day in Cleveland.

A couple stands at an outdoor wedding ceremony in front of a large building. The officiant reads from a book. Guests sit on white chairs to the left, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, ready to celebrate the reception. The sky is clear and blue, indicating a sunny day in Cleveland.

 

Mooreland Mansion

A historic turn of the century mansion in Kirtland, Ohio.

A bride and groom embrace on a white, columned veranda. The bride, in a white gown and veil, holds a bouquet and leans into the groom, who is dressed in a black suit. This serene portrait captures their love surrounded by greenery and dried plants, perfect for their Cleveland reception backdrop.

A bride and groom embrace on a white, columned veranda. The bride, in a white gown and veil, holds a bouquet and leans into the groom, who is dressed in a black suit. This serene portrait captures their love surrounded by greenery and dried plants, perfect for their Cleveland reception backdrop.

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.

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.

A bride and groom are seated on a green-carpeted staircase inside a building with wooden floors and curved railings. The bride, in her white dress holding a bouquet, and the groom, in his dark suit, are leaning towards each other, sharing a tender moment perfect for their wedding portrait.

A bride and groom are seated on a green-carpeted staircase inside a building with wooden floors and curved railings. The bride, in her white dress holding a bouquet, and the groom, in his dark suit, are leaning towards each other, sharing a tender moment perfect for their wedding portrait.

 

O’Neil House

A Tudor style bed and breakfast and garden in Akron, Ohio.

A portrait captures a bride and groom standing facing each other in an outdoor garden, surrounded by lush greenery and bushes. Reflected in a nearby pond with lily pads, the bride wears a white gown and veil, while the groom is in a dark suit. Both are smiling lovingly at their Cleveland reception.

A portrait captures a bride and groom standing facing each other in an outdoor garden, surrounded by lush greenery and bushes. Reflected in a nearby pond with lily pads, the bride wears a white gown and veil, while the groom is in a dark suit. Both are smiling lovingly at their Cleveland reception.

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.

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.

A bride in a white wedding dress holds her groom's hand as she delicately lifts her veil. They are in a lush, green garden with various plants, in front of a charming brick house with Tudor-style architecture, setting the perfect backdrop for their Cleveland wedding ceremony.

A bride in a white wedding dress holds her groom's hand as she delicately lifts her veil. They are in a lush, green garden with various plants, in front of a charming brick house with Tudor-style architecture, setting the perfect backdrop for their Cleveland wedding ceremony.

 

Hale Farm and Village

Nestled in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, this historic property recreates a nineteenth century village.

A bride in a white gown and a groom in a black suit are walking hand in hand outdoors on a cloudy day, right after their wedding ceremony. Fallen leaves cover the ground, and a white church with an autumn tree stands in the background. Both are smiling and looking at each other.

A bride in a white gown and a groom in a black suit are walking hand in hand outdoors on a cloudy day, right after their wedding ceremony. Fallen leaves cover the ground, and a white church with an autumn tree stands in the background. Both are smiling and looking at each other.

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.

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.

A bride in a white dress and groom in a black suit share an intimate moment in a field of pink and white flowers, capturing the perfect wedding portrait. The background shows a white church against a pastel-colored sky at dusk. The scene is serene and romantic.

A bride in a white dress and groom in a black suit share an intimate moment in a field of pink and white flowers, capturing the perfect wedding portrait. The background shows a white church against a pastel-colored sky at dusk. The scene is serene and romantic.

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