Windows on the River Weddings Photos & Info - Genevieve Nisly Photography

2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH 44113

(216) 861-1445

What was formerly the FirstEnergy Powerhouse in Cleveland’s Flats district has been restored and rebranded as Windows on the River. The exposed brick construction, tall arches, and smokestacks make it an instantly recognizable structure and its location right on Cleveland’s waterfront makes it perfectly situated for a Downtown Cleveland wedding. Windows has several different event spaces with each room providing a different view and ambiance. It offers a range of catering packages including hors d’oeuvres, salads, entrees, and a full bar which are all supplied in-house so there would be no need to find an outside caterer for your wedding. Parking is ample and very easy to access.

Bridge View Room

The Bridge View Room offers amazing views of Cleveland’s bridges to the Northwest. The exposed brick and floor to ceiling windows give the Bridge View Room plenty of old city charm and the late afternoon sun streams through the windows on a clear day. We’ve been able to use this light to great effect during Morgan and Tim’s first dance. The Bridge View Room can seat up to 400 guests with adjacent rooms for cocktail hour.

A sunset and bridge view through the arched windows of the Bridge Room during a Windows on the River wedding reception.

A hand made floral centerpiece with table number at a wedding reception in the Bridge View Room at Windows on the River.

The Bride and Groom enjoy the first dance of their reception in the Bridge View room at Windows on the River.

Bride and groom pose for some late night portraits on the boardwalk just outside Windows on the River with the Superior Road Bridge in the background.

Reception, Wedding, Windows on the RIver

Wedding reception setup in the Bridge Room at Windows on the River

The bride, Morgan, and her flower walk down the stairs from the Bridge View Room through a pool of light during her wedding reception at Windows on the River in Cleveland, Ohio.

Guests fill the dance floor at this wedding reception in the Bridge View Room inside Windows on the River.

Husband and wife on the dance floor during their Windows on the River reception after tying the knot.

Bride and the father of the Bride embrace on the dance floor at Windows on the River

The best man toasts the bride and groom from a ridiculously long roll of paper.

City View Room

The City View Rooms features tall, vaulted ceilings supported by exposed steel beams and a large bank of floor to ceiling windows boasting a spectacular view of Cleveland’s city skyline to the east. We have seen cocktail hour take place on the mezzanine level overlooking the City View Room and on the patio just outside the room on the boardwalk bordering the Cuyahoga River. The City View Room can seat 300 guests.

The Aquarium

One of the most unique features at Windows on the River is the option to host your cocktail hour in the labyrinthian Cleveland Aquarium which just happens to be located in the lower level of the building. Guests can meander through the aquarium exhibits while sipping cocktails and enjoying hors d’oeuvres. The underwater path through the shark tank is a must see and can make for some amazing photos.

Photo Locations Nearby

Since Windows on the River is right in the middle of the West Bank of the Flats, there are many photo locations all within walking distance. Some of these include:

The Shooters Bridge
The Boardwalk
The Red Pivoting Bridge
The Superior Viaduct

Below you will find links to past weddings that we have photographed at Windows on the River. If you are planning a wedding at Windows and you are looking for a photographer, we would love to hear from you!