We know you probably have lots of questions, so we’ve made it easy to find the answers.
General Questions
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Once you have taken a tour, if you want to start the booking process – simply text or call 330-466-6484 and we will get the process started! It’s all done online and takes about 20 minutes.
All tours must be scheduled as our availability is never the same from day to day and we may possibly already be touring with another couple. You can request information here, and within 30 seconds you will receive an email from us. At the bottom of that email is the link to book the tour!
Budgets vary from couple to couple and with dozens of options that can always be added. Without the dress/tux costs, we have seen weddings done here as low as $3,500 and as high as $20,000. It all depends on what you want to spend!
NEVER! We only schedule one event at a time, so there is never any danger of there being a conflict!
Yes! In addition to our log cabins that are located on the property – there are several nice hotels within 20 minutes of the lodge.
About 80 cars We do have 3 parking lots, so most of the guests who stay in the cabins don’t park in the main parking lot anyway.
Yes! We have 6′ and 8′ rectangular tables and 5′ round tables with nice padded white chairs.
When it rains there are 2 ways you can adjust the inside seating of the main lodge for an inside ceremony area. Either end of the lodge makes it convenient to transform the space for the look or convenience you prefer.
No. Our pricing is based on the number of days you rent the lodge/cabins, not the items or spaces used. We only book one wedding a weekend and we only have 52 possible weekends per year, so our dates are limited and that is what controls our pricing structure.
Absolutely! Pets are always welcome on the property and can even stay in our log cabins. There is a small fee per cabin for the duration of your stay. So multiple guests can bring their pets and each guest would pay for the fee for their cabin.
No. Cancellations are extremely rare and its not really feasible for a wedding to be booked in a short amount of time. We post all cancellations that happen more than 90 days from the wedding date immediately on our website. You can always call and double check whether a date is available. We will hold a date for 7 days, but we don’t hold any date until you have taken a tour with us.
Currently we have a small amount of decor that can be used for free. We will make the photos of what is available in your wedding portal which you get access to after booking. You can also schedule a time to come and view the decor with us.
FAQs
Planning Questions
We have 5 main table linen colors. White, black, cream, burgundy and navy. We have plenty of linens for all our table sizes and they are included in our pricing – so no extra charge!
It really depends on how you want your day to go, but normally most ceremonies are between 2 pm and 5 pm.
You can set up any tables and chairs any way that you choose! There are dozens of combinations with the tables shapes and sizes we have. We have seating arrangement pictures to help assist you in deciding what will work best for you.
Yes, but permission must be obtained! We have to abide by state rules regarding times they are allowed and seasonal fire hazards also affect whether we can allow them. It is sometimes a week of event decision because of those issues.
Yes! This is the advantage of only having one event per weekend. Guests can come back and pick up their vehicle within 48 hours.
11 pm The main lodge closes at 11 pm. The party then usually continues down at the cabins around the fire pits!
We are using a rental company. Can they drop items off or pick them up outside of the rental period?
Yes. Prior arrangements need to be made with us so that we have a staff member available to unlock doors, etc. But we try and accommodate those needs on a case by case basis.
Possibly. We would love to hear your vision and see if we had a space or opportunity to help make it happen!
Outside they are allowed, but never inside any building! All of our building are old log cabin structures so fire of any kind is never allowed inside any of our buildings.
Yes, we can even do 10 people at a 8′ table. It depends on table layout and guest count, but it is certainly possible!
7 days. We like to account for all scenarios so it helps us plan by knowing your final guest count the week before.
Marriage licenses in all counties in Ohio are obtained at the Probate Court Office of each county. They are only good for 60 days so they cannot be obtained way in advance.
Yes! We love partnering with good local business that are dependable, trustworthy and affordable! After the booking process is complete – in your portal will be our recommended vendors for almost all your wedding needs!
FAQs
Setup and Day-of Event Questions
YES! We supply everything else you need for the bar, including the bartenders, cups and ice! Just bring us what you want served to your guests and we handle it! Also, we do not have any rules about what caterer you bring to the venue – you can even prepare the food yourself or have a family member do it for you.
We have a printed list of things that you are responsible to clean up after your event is over. We give you 6 hours the day AFTER to clean it all up and most often it is done in 2 hours or less. We supply all the cleaning products, towels, trash bags, etc. that you will need. We do have an optional cleaning fee whereby you don’t have to clean anything and you leave the mess for us! You simply remove your personal items and we take care of the rest!
Absolutely! Nature here is stunning and we love sharing it with you. Pictures can be taken anywhere on our 80 acres of land.
No. All of our buildings are old log cabin structures, and we want to continue to preserve them for generations. Nails, staples, tacks or anything that penetrates the wood is strictly forbidden.
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