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Below is a list of Akron/Canton area reception sites.
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 Appaloosa Lake Event & Party Center
330-832-6446
12785 Youth St., NW
N. Lawrence, OH 44666
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 Berlin Hotel & Suites
330-893-3000
5555 County Rd 203
Millersburg, OH 44654
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 Granite Golf Properties
Medina Country Club - Medina
The Quarry Golf Club - Canton
330-725-3231
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 Akron City Centre Hotel
330-384-1500
20 W. Mill St.
Akron, OH
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 Chenoweth Golf & Banquet Facility
330-644-0058
3087 Chenoweth Rd.
Akron, OH
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 Courtyard by Marriott
330-494-6494
4375 Metro Cir. NW
N. Canton, OH
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 Fairways of Arrowhead, The
330-433-1880
1500 Rogwin Circle NW
N. Canton, OH
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 The Galaxy Restaurant & Banquet Center
330-334-3663
201 Park Centre Drive
Wadsworth, Ohio
44281
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 Metropolitan Centre, The
330-754-0365
601
Cleveland Ave. N
Canton, OH
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 Robert J. Events & Catering
330-724-2211
95 Hanna Parkway - Suite A
Akron, Oh 44319
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 Raintree Country Club
330-699-3232
4350 Mayfair Rd.
Uniontown, OH 44685
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 Rustic Hills Country Club
330-725-4281
5399 River Styx Rd.
Medina, OH
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 SpringLake Party Center
330-733-7666
1200 Main St.
Lakemore, OH
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Elm Ridge Party Center
330-854-5060
469 Elm Ridge Ave
Canal Fulton, Oh 44614
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Firestone Country Club
330-644-8441
452 E. Warner Rd.
Akron, OH 44319
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Foltz Center
330-488-6500
224
Wood St N (State Route 44)
East Canton, OH 44730
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G.A.R. Hall
330-657-2633
6138 Riverview Road
Peninsula, OH 44264
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Greystone Hall
330-374-7590
103 S. High St.
Akron, OH 44308
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Hartland Party Center
330-939-2031
8171 Rittman Ave.
Sterling, OH
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Holiday Inn - Belden
330-494-2770
4520 Everhard St. NW
N. Canton, OH 44718
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Holiday Inn - Fairlawn
330-666-4131
4073 Medina Road
Akron, OH 44333
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Houston Hall
330-848-2200
3069 Houston Road
Norton, OH 44203
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Hower House
330-972-6909
60 Fir Hill
Akron, OH
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La Pizzaria
330-477-4700
3656 Dressler Rd., NW
Canton, OH 44718
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Martin University Center
330-972-6494
105 Fir Hill
Akron, OH
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Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy Conference and Event Center
330-325-6852
4209 State Rt. 44, Rootstown, OH
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Our Lady of the Cedars
330-666-3798
507 S. Cleveland-Mass. Rd.
Fairlawn, OH
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Pavilion at Falls River Square
Cuyahoga Falls
330-971-8135
2310 Second Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Quaker Square at the University of Akron
330-972-7266
135 S. Broadway Ave.
Akron OH 44308
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Roses Run Country Club
330-688-4653
2636 N. River Rd.
Stow, OH 44224
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Sheraton Suites
330-929-3000
1989 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Silver Lake Country Club
330-688-6066
1325 Graham Rd.
Silver Lake, OH
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St. Nicholas Banquet Center
330-628-2552
755 S. Cleveland Ave..
Mogadore,
OH 44260
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Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
330-836-5533
714 N. Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303
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Student Union Ballroom
330-972-6144
The University of Akron
Akron, OH
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SYB Party Center
330-920-8536
4157 Hudson Dr.
Stow, OH
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Krassas Event Center
330-456-2766
251 25th Street NW
Canton, OH 44709
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Walsh University
330-490-7117
2020 Easton St. NW
N. Canton, OH 44720
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timeline
1 year (min) : sign contract
6-9 months : select menu if guests will need to indicate their entrée selection on the response card
2 weeks : provide head count to caterer
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expert advice 1
“Once the arrangements for a planned event have been made, we ask our clients to sign a contract,” notes David Lyngholm of The University of Akron for Martin University Center . “A contract protects both parties and validates the terms of the agreement. The document can help ensure that the function will be executed according to the client’s wishes.”
"When meeting with reception facilities set up a food tasting during your meeting,"suggests Donna Berns of Chenoweth Golf & Banquet Facility. "A reception facility doesn't have to be high-priced to have great food. No matter how beautiful or expensive the facility may be, if the food doesn't taste good, your guests will remember that more than anything else about
your wedding."
"Choose a reception venue that takes pride in treating every couple with the utmost respect and dignity they deserve," so says Gloria Owen of Our Lady of Cedars Maronite Banquet Center. "They should find a venue that would truly appreciate
their business, no matter what their budget is."
“Ask about referrals, because the people
at the hall can suggest recommendations for other services. If you can use
the vendors that the hall works with most often, it can be easier on
everybody because then they don't have to get messages to each other through
the bride,” suggests Judd Limbach of Rustic Hills Country Club.
“Look for the willingness of the staff
to assist you in planning all stages of your reception,” recommends Lois
Waldron of St. Joseph's Family Center.
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Most importantly look for caring professionals who realize that
this is one of the most important days of your life, and who would find it an
honor to be involved."
“Many couples are interested in having
available an attractive place to take pictures on their wedding day,” says
Jennie Anderson of Springlake Party
Center. “Why travel all around town for photographic localities when your
reception facility may have a beautiful indoor decor or outdoor gazebo that's
available for such photographic memories."
The Sales Manager and Wedding Coordinator for the Sheraton Suites Akron/ Cuyahoga Falls notes that couples are really trying to connect with their guests (especially out-of-towners) and are planning a weekend full of activities and get-togethers. Friday night weddings, Saturday family events and Sunday brunches are becoming very popular.
Bill Theiss of the new Metropolitan Center mentions that one way to accommodate guests is to provide a facility that can feature many facets of the wedding. "When you're doing your planning, keep drive time and ease of directions for guests in mind. Some places will offer you an area where you can do it all--rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, brunch and even a bar while guests wait. Of course, as a bride you
want everything to be just right, so pick a facility that will cater to any or all of your needs. Many will help you with the in between time as well, with cocktail hour and hors de oeuvres to keep guests satisfied while you're taking care of pictures. Build a schedule for the day and imagine yourself as the bride, then as the guest. This will help in determining where the gaps are or where you need more time."
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to Frank Todaro of Todaro's Party Center, “The bride should look for three
things when selecting a reception hall. Trying out the food is the most
important, and is the key to finding a
good hall. The bride should then see the room set up for her size of a
reception and then go see an actual reception in progress. It gives you a
good insight into what you are purchasing.”
Jill Lockhart, from
Roses Run Country Club stresses that " The most successful banquet
facilities are ones that allow the marrying couple, and their families, the
freedom and flexibility to express their individual personality and style
while, at the same time, offering professional guidance, personal assistance
and outstanding service in order to for the bride and groom to realize their
dreams for the perfect wedding."
Michelle Dearlove, Banquet Manager for Medina Country Club suggests a way to stay with your budget is to eliminate a full bar. "A wedding reception does not have to have liquor to make it memorable. Many receptions have a soft bar, consisting of beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages, instead of offering liquor."
Mary McBride, Catering Manager for the
Hilton Akron/Fairlawn advises, “Look as far in advance as you possibly can
for your reception hall. Reserve your church first, and then your hall. If
there's a particular service you want to use, book them next to be sure they
have your date available.”
Mary Henefeld, General Manager of the NEOUCOM Conference and Event Center suggests: "Having come from a health care food service background, I always suggest to my couples that they add a line on the bottom of their RSVP cards asking if the invitee has any special nutritional needs or food allergies. They are often surprised when at least one or two reply "yes" and need us to prepare something in a special way. Be sure to ask your caterer if this will be an issue and if they will assess
an additional charge -- because they shouldn't."
Lorelei Olzinger of Silver Lake Country Club urges brides to consider the value of what they are getting from the facility instead of focusing on the price. "One place may seem to have a higher price per meal, but it may include all sorts of services that a lower-priced facility does not. For example, be sure to find out whether the price includes colored table linens, glass bar ware,china, table centerpieces, etc.,”
“Not all reception facilities are created the same,” according to Ed George, owner of Tangier Restaurant. “Every hall offers its own distinctive character, amenities, and service which must be fully explored, in person, before any final decisions are made especially for such a grand event like your wedding.”
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special offers 1
356th Fighter Group
Present
this coupon for $100.00 off your Wedding Reception of 150 or more persons, or
$50.00 off your Rehearsal Dinner of 30 or more persons.
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special offers 2
Todaro's Party Center
Select
from one of the following: Free
Invitations, Free Wedding Cake, or 4 hours of DJ service
Wyndham Cleveland at
Playhouse Square
Tour our hotel for an
eligible date for your wedding reception and receive a certificate for a
complimentary dinner for two.
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expert advice 2
Robert Scofield of the 356th Fighter
Group says, “At the initial meeting be open about what you want and what
you're expecting. If they say
something can't be done, ask why. Look
for flexibility and understanding, because the way they are at the start is
the way they'll be during your wedding reception.”
To eliminate possible time constraints,
the Catering Department at the DoubleTree Hotel Akron/Fairlawn recommends
that, “Instead of having a typical receiving line at the reception hall,
consider visiting each table immediately after dinner. This eliminates the
long lines that can sometimes postpone the dinner hour. The bride and her
groom may wish to also take a basket of favors along with them to personally
pass out to each guest.”
Heather Bodine of Firestone Country Club
notes that, “When comparing reception facilities, watch out for additional
hidden charges. Also, verify if there is a minimum number of guests required
to reserve the room. Knowing these details will help compare halls on a level
playing field.”
“Your wedding
celebrations, engagement party, shower, rehearsal dinner, reception and
brunch are a once in a lifetime occasion,” adds the Jennifer Kowalozyk from
Glenmoor Country Club. “Take this opportunity to be as creative and sentimental
as you want.”
According to Joe Folk, general manager of The University Center at Kent State Stark, “A well-executed wedding reception will likely become a reality if the venue provides a food ‘tasting’, which will guarantee that the menu is exactly what is expected, as well as providing an event planner who will attend to the details of the reception, both before and throughout the duration of the reception, to ensure that the bride and groom’s itinerary
and requests are fully realized.”
Mary Sanders of Foltz Community Center urges, "Personalized service is so very important. Take the time to look for a reception facility that cares enough to make your day go from a dream wedding to a reality."
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