Sweet & Small: 8 Cleveland Venues for Your Intimate Wedding Celebration


If you’re dreaming of a sweet and small wedding celebration, Cleveland comes with loads of lovely options. From generational family farms and enchanted garden estates to a reimagined former church with modern accents, there’s truly something for every style here. Explore our curated list below to find the perfect fit for your intimate Ohio affair.


Running Horse Farm

Geneva, OH

Venue Superpowers:

Panoramic Views

Historic Details

Lush Landscape

Fab Features: a seven-generation farm featuring a 1940’s heritage dairy barn in the rural heart of Northeast Ohio • capture beautiful moments exploring the vineyard landscape and sprawling property grounds • celebrate in the historic barn and under the stunning starlit skies

Catering: BYO
Price: $

The Mane Barn at Nickajack Farms

North Lawrence, OH

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Family-Run

Elopements

Fab Features: a family-run, working farm set amid 200 acres of rolling countryside • spend your morning prepping in the charming bridal suite, then meet your love in The Chapel, the farm’s romantic outdoor ceremony space • celebrate in the renovated reception barn complete with a peaked, cupola-topped roof, accents of rich wood, a full-length bar, and a split staircase that leads to a second-story mezzanine overlooking the main floor

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Basil Place Farm & Venue

Chardon, OH

Venue Superpowers:

Panoramic Views

Sustainable Working Farm

On-Site Accommodations

Fab Features: a romantically rustic farm and venue that prioritizes sustainability, permaculture, and ethical treatment • capture lasting memories on the perfectly picturesque grounds • keep the celebration going all weekend long and enjoy a stay in the sweet carriage house

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $$ • $$$

Gervasi Vineyard

Canton, OH

Venue Superpowers:

Lovely Landscaping

Elopements

On-Site Accommodations

Fab Features: a premier wedding destination featuring a picturesque landscape • exchange vows with breathtaking views of the lush vineyards and sparkling lake as your backdrop • dance the night away in The Villa Grande an elegant ballroom and warm welcoming atrium

Catering: In-house
Price: $$$

Happy Days Lodge

Peninsula, OH

Venue Superpowers:

Non-Profit

Panoramic Views

Historic Details

Fab Features: an idyllic spot nestled in the 33,000 acres of Cuyahoga Valley National Park • allow your special moments to unfold surrounded by rolling meadows and woodland vistas • be part of a generation committed to preserving as your wedding will help support trails, volunteers, and outdoor education

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Kingwood Center Gardens

Mansfield, OH

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Details

Vibrant Gardens

Non-Profit

Fab Features: an exquisite and historic garden estate that provides a stunning setting for your special day • hold a romantic garden ceremony at one of their many picturesque spots within the property • celebrate and dance the night away beneath the stars with a reception in the charming courtyard

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

LaPlace Events

Akron, OH

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Blank Slate Space

Luxe Details

Fab Features: an all-inclusive event and banquet hall conveniently located in Akron • make your décor dreams come true in this blank slate space that can be transformed into any style • celebrate with a grand reception and dance the night away on the beautifully lit dance floor

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


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