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10 Unique Wedding Venues in Ohio

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Ohio is home to some of the most unique wedding venues, both indoor + outdoor! From stunning English-inspired gardens to modern art museums and retreats for your whole bridal party, keep scrolling for our top ten unique wedding venues in Ohio.

Kingwood Center Gardens

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Kicking off our list of unique wedding venues in Ohio is Kingwood Center Gardens. Located in Mansfield, centrally located from both Cleveland + Columbus, this stunning space provides their soonly-weds with multiple venue locations, each one accommodating different amounts of guests. From the breathtaking South Lawn that holds up to 300 guests, and the intimate Sunken Garden that accommodates up to 30, they’re sure to have the perfect place for the garden party of your dreams. Kingwood Center Gardens also offers free chair rentals and preferred vendors for catering, to make your big day as stress-free as possible!

Hay-McKinney Mansion

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The Hay-McKinney Mansion at the Cleveland History Center is next up on our list of unique wedding venues in Ohio! This hidden gem is located in University Circle in Cleveland, Ohio, and offers a European-inspired garden oasis for it’s couples. Enjoy a garden ceremony, dreamy courtyard cocktail hour, and tented reception on the Great Lawn. In addition to the stunning outdoor spaces, couples and their bridal parties will have access to the interior preserved museum spaces for gorgeous, unique photos!

Cleveland Museum of Art

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Next on our list of unique wedding venues in Ohio is the Cleveland Museum of Art, perfect for the couple who wants a modern, avant-garde space for their ‘I do’s’. The Ames Family Atrium provides a spacious, airy venue that can accommodate up to 2,000 guests and endless decoration options for your big day. The soaring three-story ceilings shows off the grandeur of the space and beauty of the glass enclosing it. It also surrounds the original marble facade of the museum, providing you with a dreamy and unique backdrop to your wedding photos!

The Seventy Five

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Located in picturesque Hocking Hills on 75 beautiful acres, The Seventy Five sits above a gorgeous landscape, showing off mesmerizing views, cascading waterfalls and Ohio sunsets. Built by the owners of The Box Hop, this Ohio wedding venue boasts floor-to-ceiling windows in a spacious indoor space, as well as a nature-surrounded outdoor ceremony space, providing their couples with the perfect amount of urban inspiration and natural beauty.

The Ellis

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Located in the urban Italian Village right outside of downtown Columbus, The Ellis is an ideal venue for couples looking for unique and intimate setting for their nuptials. Their space provides both indoor and outdoor settings, both with stunning industrial elements like exposed brick, large arched windows + concrete floors. A wood trellis wall and statement bar inside complete the look for a modern yet historical feel!

The Kitchen

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The Kitchen gives their couples the option of two venue spaces – The Kitchen and The Studio, both located on East Livingston in Columbus. The Kitchen is the perfect venue for the couples who want to surround themselves with love and lots of food on their wedding day. Along with their modern and industrial space, they offer couples with a customizable wedding day menu, flexible floor plans, and a romantic backdrop to keep your wedding day stress to a minimum.

The Mohicans Tree House Resort

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The next venue is truly a unique and one-of-a-kind wedding space! The Mohicans Treehouse Resort provides numerous amenities and a versatile floor plan with a rustic elegance surrounded by nature. The venue is situated on seventy-five wooded acres, and is a two-story timber frame cabin nestled among the pines of the Mohican Valley. Hardwood floors, a stunning balcony and covered deck also provide dramatic spaces for your wedding day. Along with the chic rustic space, guests are able to stay on-site in cabins and treehouses, for a truly unforgettable wedding weekend!

Ariel Pearl Center

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The next venue on our list of unique wedding venues in Ohio is Ariel Pearl Center, an elegant and timeless space located in the Cleveland area. Located in a gorgeous, historic bank building built in 1923, this space boasts marble columns and floors, bank vaults, stone walls, and large arched windows under an intricate plasterwork ceiling. The airy space can accommodate up to 250 guests, for the grand wedding day of your dreams!

Mojave East

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Our next unique wedding venue is a new space located in Cincinnati! Mojave East is inspired by the airy tranquility of the California desert, west coast vibes, and a little Palm Springs glam. The 11,000 square foot industrial space can be used as-is, or customized to each couples’ vision. Exposed rafters, a polished concrete floor and large windows provide an airy and modern setting!

Retreat 21

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Rounding out our list of unique wedding venues in Ohio is Retreat 21, located in Marysville. Similar to The Mohicans Treehouse Resort, listed above, this venue provides on-site lodging for your bridal party + guests, making your wedding weekend feel like a mini getaway for everyone! Their spaces merge modern luxury and hospitality in garden-chic patios, stunning interior spaces, panoramic views, and breathtaking outdoor spaces. With scenic trails, a refreshing natural swimming pool, cozy hot tubs and a on-site winery and cidery, this is the perfect venue for couples looking to make their wedding weekend an unforgettable experience!

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