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Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center is a banquet hall in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Couples don't need German heritage or lederhosen to enjoy the elegant splendor of this wedding venue. It is conveniently located 12 minutes from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Facilities and Capacity
This space seats as many as 500 guests for a wedding. Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center features a long banquet hall space with flat-top cathedral ceilings and a wall of windows on one side of the room. The ceiling features beautiful fabric and white lights. A stage at one end of the room makes a perfect location for bands or DJs. Couples and their guests can dance the night away on the room’s wooden dance floor.

Services Offered
The cultural center’s events manager and chef work together to make a couple’s big day memorable for all the right reasons. Couples will find the following services through the staff at the venue:

  • Event planning
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Outside vendors
  • Parking
  • Setup
  • Wireless Internet


Cuisine
The onsite chef prepares delicious cuisine while a full-service bar keeps guests' drinks filled. Bar services include bartenders, a champagne toast, premium liquor and more. The dishes served at the wedding can be presented in the following styles of catering:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Tastings


Other Services
The venue welcomes couples for more than ceremonies and receptions. It also opens its doors for couples’ bridal showers and engagement parties.

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Pricing information

Starting at $10,000 Starting at $10,000
Couples usually spend $15,000 Couples usually spend $15,000
Reception
$1,300 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Reception
$1,300 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price

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FAQ’s

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

Yes

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

1,300

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

1,300

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?

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)

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Limited Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Park
Restaurant
Waterfront

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

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
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
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
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
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Reviews of Donauschwaben's German-American Cultural Center

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
35 reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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The Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center received glowing reviews for their wedding venue. Guests raved about the beautiful setting, delicious food, attentive staff, and the accommodating coordinator, Christine. The outdoor patio and spacious hall were highlighted, along with the courteous service from the bartenders and event staff. Many guests appreciated the attention to detail, such as accommodating special dietary needs and providing a picturesque setting for group photos. Overall, the venue was highly recommended for its exceptional service, ambiance, and value for weddings.

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The Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center received glowing reviews for their wedding venue. Guests raved about the beautiful setting, delicious food, attentive staff, and the accommodating coordinator, Christine. The outdoor patio and spacious hall were highlighted, along with the courteous service from the bartenders and event staff. Many guests appreciated the attention to detail, such as accommodating special dietary needs and providing a picturesque setting for group photos. Overall, the venue was highly recommended for its exceptional service, ambiance, and value for weddings.

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Abigail Sent on 06/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We were so blessed!

I don’t know where to begin to describe the wonderful experience we had with the Donauschwaben’s German Cultural Center and their stellar event coordinator, Christine. We were fortunate to happen upon the venue shortly after a cancellation, so we were able to secure a date within 6 months of our early May 2023 wedding date. Meeting with Christine was a breath of fresh air. She was knowledgeable about absolutely everything the venue had to offer. This includes but was not limited to the 3 tired wedding package options, alcohol choices, food allergy accommodations, linens information, lighting options, outdoor spaces, and decoration suggestions and options. She made us all feel welcomed and special. She worked closely with me, the bride, and was flexible throughout the entire planning process. She communicated clearly with our vendors and was present the day of the event to help with any coordination or potential hiccups. She was compassionate and never hesitated to provide insight with other wedding related details even when they didn't pertain to the venue. Christine was a true pleasure to work with and was a genuine blessing. The reception hall itself is nice and open with plenty of space for hundreds of people. My 230ish guests did not feel over crowded at all. I had sleeves on my wedding dress, but they did a good job of keeping the room from getting warm and stuffy. The picturesque outdoor patio was a big hit on our wedding day. The space was very helpful so people could relax or take a break from the noise and enjoy conversation, fresh air, and a nice view of their pond and fountain. It was also nice to have this space to set up lawn games for people to play and to have space for kids to enjoy and run on the grassy lawn. There was also a playground on-site we were permitted to use. The service during dinner was efficient and professional. Everyone enjoyed the food from the appetizers of meatballs, fruit/veggie trays, and loaded potato skins to the schnitzel, beef tips, and potatoes we had at dinner. The water and coffee set up was handy and delicious with unlimited access, flavored syrups, and whipped cream. I credit that table for keeping this bride going that day! I can't recommend this venue enough. If I redid the day, I wouldn't change a thing!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 11/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A solid choice for your reception. Great food and service in a beautiful setting.

Our wedding reception at the German-American Cultural Center was absolutely perfect! Our coordinator, Christine, was excellent, paid attention to every detail of our decorating scheme and made many helpful suggestions. When we showed up for the reception, the hall was set up exactly as we had requested. The planning process was easy with Christine and she executed every aspect.

The hall was in beautiful condition, clean, and spacious with plenty of room for eating, mingling, and dancing. The bar service was outstanding and the bartenders were phenomenal, fast, friendly, and knowledgeable about cocktail mixing. We especially liked the outdoor patio area where our guests played cornhole, smoked, or just enjoyed a break from the music overlooking the lovely grounds, including a pond with a fountain.

The food was probably the best we've ever had at a wedding reception. So many guests loved the schnitzel, spaetzle, and gravy. Our gluten-free guests were presented with a special plate without even having to ask for it.

Another great feature of this venue is the lobby area with a fireplace and lovely stone mantel which served as a great backdrop for group photos of reception guests. There was ample parking as well. I cannot recommend this venue enough, you will not be disappointed!

Jennifer Hinton
Mother of the Groom
Annamarie
Annamarie Sent on 10/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An Outstanding, Unforgettable Experience!

• We had a fabulous wedding reception at the Donauschwaben German Cultural Center (Lenau Park). Their entire staff—from their awesome coordinator Christine to their banquet captain and bar staff—was so kind, so professional, and most importantly made our guests feel welcome and taken care of. Christine came to every meeting organized and prepared. She understands the details as well as the emotions that go into planning a wedding and was a great part of our support system. She is fair and reasonable—even helped us make a German Hall a little more “Italian” for the bride. We could not have asked for a better partner!
• As for the venue itself, it was the perfect place to host 300 of our closest friends and family. The space was beautiful, bright and happy. Our guests were comfortably seated at 32 round tables of 8 to 10. The team made all of our décor visions come to life. The outdoor patio was welcoming and comfortable for guests as well. The dance floor is huge! Perfect for an Italian tarantella. I would also say the room is set up well acoustically—with 300 people in the room and music playing, you could still hear the other people at your table. The entryway was also perfect for our receiving line. We were happy to see that guests could enjoy their time—whether they wanted to dance the night away, sit and chat, or just enjoy the night air with family.
• The food was excellent—seriously excellent. We got so many compliments after the wedding! They have their buffet line down to a science with all of our guests being served in a reasonable amount of time. They also did a great job of meeting the needs of our gluten- and dairy-free guests. That is so hard to do when you are feeding so many people, and even these guests said they enjoyed their meals.
• Finally, the money we spent on this wedding reception was well worth the value. The food and beverage packages are incredibly fair for the quality and the amount of food your guests will be served. We were also able to add appetizers and some special add-ons at a reasonable rate. The linens are provided by a separate vendor, but even those costs were not too bad, and everything looked beautiful when it was decorated! While there are certain rules the venue must follow and sometimes we needed to negotiate the details, Christine was highly transparent and upfront with us, and always worked with us to find the right solution for our day.
• After hosting our wedding here, we would absolutely do it again with this space and this team. When it comes to the Donauschwaben, we strongly recommend them for your wedding reception and cannot say enough good things about their level of service!
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