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Reception
$15,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person
Reception
$10,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person
These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of November through April.

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About

On WeddingWire since 2016

The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon is a hotel in the Cleveland, Ohio area. This modern ballroom hosts weddings for couples with the added bonus of available space at the attached Residence Inn by Marriott. This wedding venue combo can be found 10 minutes from the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, and is a convenient 25-minute drive from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Facilities and Capacity
The ballroom at the Emerald Event Center welcomes up to 300 wedding guests. This venue has new updated carpeting. The tray ceilings can glow a variety of colors for a couple’s big day, allowing them to match the style of the wedding or create a party-like atmosphere for the after-dinner festivities. The Event Center Courtyard can be used as an outdoor ceremony space, or with a tent for a fun reception venue. For more intimate occasions, the Possibilities Room at the attached hotel welcomes guests for private receptions or rehearsal dinners.

Services Offered
This venue can be transformed depending on couples’ needs. By working with the staff at The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon, couples can choose styles and services that work for their special day. Services provided by the venue include:

  • Accommodations
  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting
  • Parking
  • Setup

Accommodations
The guest rooms at the adjoining Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon are 50 percent larger than traditional hotel guest rooms. The 116 rooms offered by the hotel include fully-equipped, in-suite kitchens. Within these kitchens guests will find full-size refrigerators, stoves, microwaves and dishwashers. Other amenities at the hotel include outdoor fire pits and sport courts.

Other Services
The Emerald Event Center hosts more than ceremonies and receptions in the region. They also invite couples to celebrate their bridal shower and engagement party at the venue.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$15,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$10,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$27

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon

5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
56 Reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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The Emerald Event Center is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for a wedding venue. The staff, specifically Shannon, is praised for being professional, attentive, and accommodating. Guests were impressed with the smooth running of the reception and appreciated the small details such as champagne and chocolates in the wedding night suite. The venue itself is described as beautiful and the all-inclusive package with linens, food, and cake is highly appreciated. Overall, reviewers had a fantastic experience and highly recommend the Emerald Event Center for weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Emerald Event Center is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for a wedding venue. The staff, specifically Shannon, is praised for being professional, attentive, and accommodating. Guests were impressed with the smooth running of the reception and appreciated the small details such as champagne and chocolates in the wedding night suite. The venue itself is described as beautiful and the all-inclusive package with linens, food, and cake is highly appreciated. Overall, reviewers had a fantastic experience and highly recommend the Emerald Event Center for weddings.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 56 reviews
Google
4.5/5 712 reviews
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Courtney N. Sent on 06/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue, excellent food, top notch staff!

Where to even begin? Our May wedding at Emerald Event Center was absolutely perfect. The staff, ESPECIALLY Shannon, was so amazing to work with. Shannon was incredible -- she would respond immediately to any questions, talk through anything you need, and made us feel so special on our wedding day. And the food/bar, wow! I have rarely ever been to a wedding that I said "wow this food is amazing"... ALL of our guests raved about our food, including my husband and I. When you go for a food tasting, they set it up for you like the tables will be set for the wedding which makes you feel valued and special. The cake is included from Top Tier Cakes in Westlake which makes for such a simple process when booking the venue, and all around we could not have been happier with the food & desserts. We got the upgraded bar package which was also a hit with our guests. There were so many options and the bartenders were very fun to work with-- they were even dancing while making drinks, how fun!

We also had a lot of moving parts to our day/night because we were surprising our guests with a choreographed first dance that included spark machines. Shannon was so kind and supportive of us and she even allowed us to practice in the space a few weeks ahead of the wedding so that we could feel comfortable on the wedding day. It may have been a small gesture to them, but to us it showed us they were wanting and willing to go above and beyond to make our vision come to life.

I could go on for hours about how much we loved our wedding, but I will end with this. We talked with Shannon previously about how much we love wine, and even handmade our wine bottle centerpieces. The first piece of mail I got with my new name was from Shannon, inviting us to a wine tasting event at emerald with a handwritten note. This just goes to show how much she cares for her clients.

Thank you everyone at Emerald for the BEST WEDDING DAY we could've ever dreamed of! I could not recommend them more. You will not be let down!
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Catherine C. Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect day

Shannon Besenfelder and the staff at the Emerald Event Center were unbelievably professional, efficient, accommodating, and kind. We had the best day of our lives! They thought of everything from putting champagne and chocolates in our wedding night suite to making sure all of the small details were taken care of. Our reception ran unbelievably smoothly! I would highly recommend the Emerald Event Center!
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Maura J. Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Venue

The staff was wonderful, everything ran smoothly and all our needs were meet! Beautiful venue to get married at, highly recommend!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Team

Shannon Besenfelder
Shannon Besenfelder
Catering Sales Manager

Shannon is the Catering Sales Manager for the Emerald Event Center who has been with the property for six years and has over 12 years of wedding expertise. She is a seasoned wedding planner and specializes in all things weddings from ceremony coordination to the perfect linen & decor. She is there every step of the way here to guide you through your most memorable day! She loves making your wedding dreams come true!

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Top Tier Cakes Top Tier Cakes Wedding Cakes

The Emerald Event center is one of our favorite venues. Very new rooms and kitchen, professional staff -- a top notch operation and beautiful, modern facility.

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