Cleveland Wedding Venues

For the bride who dreams of having her fairy-tale wedding in a Cinderella-style ballroom, Cleveland's historical City Hall Rotunda is the place to make dreams come true. The Rotunda of this 1916 landmark building is 5,500 square feet with two-story Botticini marble walls and doric columns reaching up to an ornate barrel vaulted sky-lit ceiling. The gleaming floor is polished marble, and the space is lit with distinctive bronze floor lamps. The Rotunda can accommodate 225 seated wedding dinner guests. A Taste of Excellence is the exclusive caterer for this venue, and the venue's expert wedding planners specialize in comprehensive wedding planning from the rehearsal dinner to the cocktail hour to the wedding reception.

Cleveland City Hall Rotunda , 601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH, Phone: 261-664-2484

Bohemian National Hall was built in 1896 as a Czech cultural center, which it still is today. Having been lovingly restored, it now teems with modern amenities. The second floor ballroom has cream-colored walls, magenta draperies, gold accents, an antique chandelier, a stunning proscenium stage, and a balcony. A grand staircase leads up to the ballroom, but there is also an elevator. Caterers can set up in an adjacent kitchen. A dining room and bar are also on the second floor. The ballroom can accommodate 150 seated dinner guests with a dance floor or up to 300 guests for a cocktail-style reception.

Bohemian National Hall, 4939 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, OH, Phone: 216-883-0675

Occupying a stunning arts and crafts building in the Cuyahoga Valley, between the Cuyahoga River and the historic Erie Canal, LockKeepers is an elegant restaurant with gleaming mahogany millwork and soaring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river. Since its opening in 1992, LockKeepers has been treating its distinguished guests with superb, fresh Italian cuisine, including traditional handmade pastas, freshly baked pizzas, first-class steaks and seafood, and a superb wine selection. LockKeepers is the perfect intimate venue for bridal showers, wedding receptions, or rehearsal dinners. The second floor, with its lavishly decorated Grand Ballroom, can fit up to 140 guests. There is a large selection of menus to choose from and the highly experienced staff takes care of every detail, ensuring that all guests have a wonderful time.

LockKeepers, 8001 Rockside Rd, Cleveland, OH 44125, Phone: 216-524-9404

Lake Affect Studios is a prime wedding venue for the urban chic couple looking for a blank slate on which to create their shared vision. This trendy 5,000-square-foot event space features natural wood floors, white-washed exposed brick, lots of windows, an industrial-style ceiling with Edison lights, a stage and sound system, full bar, espresso bar, and an outdoor courtyard. Nothing has as much edgy urban style as this repurposed warehouse. Lake Affect Studios has table and chair rentals, or couples can use their own rental vendor. They also offer a preferred vendors list that has been vetted, but they welcome vendors of the couple's choosing.

Lake Affect Studios, 1615 East 25th Street, Cleveland, OH, Phone: 216-298-9018

Located in the renovated and meticulously restored National City Bank building on Playhouse Square in Downtown Cleveland, Marble Room Steaks and Raw House is an incredibly opulent restaurant that takes full advantage of the grandiose old bank interior. Massive marble pillars, an ornate cathedral ceiling, velvet booths, and crystal chandeliers are the background to the upscale chophouse, offering gourmet classics such as lobster, oysters Rockefeller, prime steaks, and fresh sushi. The wine list is large and respectable and the cocktails are quirky and innovative. Marble Room is the destination for special occasions and is a popular wedding party location.

Marble Room Steaks and Raw House , 623 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, Phone: 216-523-7000

Metropolitan at the 9 is an iconic hotel in downtown Cleveland that seamlessly blends history, art, and luxury into its bold design. It is a true masterpiece of sophistication and technology, providing couples with the ideal venue for a romantic wedding whether they prefer an intimate gathering or a lavish event. They offer a modern selection of one-of-a-kind event spaces that include a speakeasy lounge, grand ballroom, and rooftop patio with magnificent skyline views. The Mint Ballroom is perfect for larger weddings and boasts 5,122 square feet of space. This classically designed space features soaring ceilings and sparkling chandeliers, and it can be completely transformed using special lighting, flowers, and colorful decorations.

Metropolitan at the 9, East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH, Phone: 216-239-1200

Couples looking for a venue for their contemporary indoor/outdoor wedding will want to include Glidden House on their list. The historic 1910 French gothic boutique hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located on Case Western Reserve University campus. The new 2,200-square-foot Juniper Room features a stunning chandelier, charming French doors, and windows on all four walls that open to picturesque surroundings and provide an indoor/outdoor ambiance. The mansion also has spectacular gardens, a tented patio, and a gazebo for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. Smaller banquet rooms can accommodate rehearsal dinners or intimate receptions. Catering is done exclusively by Marigold Catering.

Glidden House, 1901 Ford Drive, Cleveland, OH, Phone: 216-231-2130

KD Party Center reception hall is a contemporary space featuring a neutral color palate, drop ceiling with recessed lights, tile floor, wainscoting, arched mirrors, and wall sconce lighting, and mirrored columns – ready for the couple's personal stamp. It accommodates 175 wedding guests for a sit-down reception and dance floor or 200 guests without the dance floor. Couples can choose in-house buffet-style catering or arrange for their own caterers. For hall rental only, the kitchen has warmers and a refrigerator for outside caterers' fully prepared food. Setup, cleanup, and servers are an additional fee. There is a bar/lounge area adjacent to the main hall.

KD Party Center, 6085 State Road Parma, OH, Phone: 444-885-5060

Kimpton Schofield Hotel is situated in downtown Cleveland in the historic Schofield building. The renovated hotel has maintained several Victorian-era elements, and they've added live plants in homage to building architect and nature enthusiast Levi Schofield. At the Kimpton, couples can expect a sophisticated urban interior with clean lines and lots of light. Wedding photographers will love the charming backdrop options inside and out. The 3,000-square-foot Levi Ballroom is a chic, modern space for 80 wedding dinner guests or 120 guests for a cocktail-style reception. An adjacent foyer can accommodate 30 standing guests. The ballroom can be halved for smaller weddings.

Kimpton Schofield Hotel , 2000 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH, Phone: 216-357-3250