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Price range: $1,600 - $4,600 Price range: $1,000 - $3,000
Couples usually spend $3,000 Couples usually spend $2,000
Reception
$1,600 starting price
Bar service
$16 per person
Reception
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$16 per person
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About

On WeddingWire since 2010

Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a rustic wedding venue located in Peninsula, Ohio. This former youth camp and National Park Visitor Center has been the setting for countless special occasions over the years, with breathtaking views of Ohio's woodlands forming the perfect backdrop. If you and your beloved are looking to celebrate your special day in the heart of nature and support vital conservation and outdoor education work at the same time, Cuyahoga Valley National Park could be your dream wedding venue.

Facilities and Capacity

Happy Days Lodge boasts a 4,000-square-foot Great Hall, ideal for gatherings of all styles and sizes. The venue also overlooks a tranquil screened-in porch, adding an indoor-outdoor ambiance to any event. The Great Hall is on the national register of historic properties and boasts many unique architectural details that will leave your guests amazed, including authentic sandstone and chestnut finishes. Hosting your special day here will make your love story part of this space's long, vibrant history. Happy Days Lodge can accommodate up to 200 guests for seated wedding receptions so that you can share your big day with all your nearest and dearest. This venue is located just 30 minutes from Cleveland and Akron, making it easily accessible for local and out-of-town guests alike.

Services Offered

The events team at Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park specializes in ensuring that every detail of your wedding day unfolds according to your vision. They will be on hand throughout your planning journey to offer support and advice and keep things running on schedule when the big day arrives. Your wedding package will include exclusive access to a dressing suite on your wedding morning so you can await your ceremony and reception in peace and privacy. The team will also set up the Great Hall with tables and chairs for your reception, ensuring the space looks its best for your festivities. For a celebration of your love story and the many happy days ahead, Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park couldn't be a more fitting venue.

Frequently asked questions

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?

$1,600

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

$1,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16

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

House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Barn
Historic Building
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
December
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Reviews of Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park

4.4 out of 5 rating
4.4 out of 5 rating
46 Reviews
88% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.4 out of 5 rating
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Happy Days Lodge is a highly recommended wedding venue with a stunning and rustic-yet-sophisticated setting. Multiple reviewers praise the beauty of the venue and the helpfulness of the staff, including Amy and Kayla. The venue's flexibility in accommodating COVID-related changes and its variety of options for weather conditions are mentioned as additional benefits. Guests were impressed with the natural beauty of the surrounding woods, and the inclusive bar package and responsive communication also received positive feedback. Overall, customers highly recommend Happy Days Lodge for weddings and appreciate the value they received for their money.

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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.

Happy Days Lodge is a highly recommended wedding venue with a stunning and rustic-yet-sophisticated setting. Multiple reviewers praise the beauty of the venue and the helpfulness of the staff, including Amy and Kayla. The venue's flexibility in accommodating COVID-related changes and its variety of options for weather conditions are mentioned as additional benefits. Guests were impressed with the natural beauty of the surrounding woods, and the inclusive bar package and responsive communication also received positive feedback. Overall, customers highly recommend Happy Days Lodge for weddings and appreciate the value they received for their money.

Weddingwire
4.4/5 46 reviews
Google
4.7/5 250 reviews
Ashley
Ashley S. Sent on 03/21/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

A beautiful venue with helpful staff!

We got married and had our reception at Happy Days Lodge on March 5, 2022, and we had a fantastic experience. From the time when we first inquired about the venue right up to the wedding day, they were very easy to work with and answered every question we could have had. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, and I especially loved that they had a ceremony site and a reception site all in one venue. Overall, I think we got a great value for what we paid, and I would absolutely recommend Happy Days to any engaged couples looking for a rustic-yet-sophisticated venue with tons of natural beauty.
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Taylor M. Sent on 08/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

I could never write enough praise about this place! It's absolutely gorgeous!! I'll be sure to add pictures once I get them back!
Amy is absolutely amazing and went above and beyond her job to make sure my day was special and stress free! If you're planning on a wedding with less than 175 people please consider them! You won't be disappointed!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 07/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, fabulous team

We fell in love with Happy Days as soon as we visited, and were not disappointed! Staff was very responsive, and allowed us to move our wedding date (twice!) due to COVID with no extra fees. The hall is so beautiful on its own that we did very little decorating, and the surrounding woods are a gorgeous place to take photos. On the day of the wedding, staff were on hand but unobtrusive, helping us make sure everything was in order and taking care of messes (like a giant glass of water we managed to spill on the sweetheart table...) Professional staff, beautiful venue, plus you can feel good that your money is helping keep up a national park!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Real Weddings

Joe & Anna
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Deals

Events

16 May
Open House

Join us to tour our extraordinary spaces! Feel free to take pictures and visualize your big day. Staff will be on hand to answer questions. No appointment or registration needed during the open houses. Drop in when it’s convenient for you!

Date: From 05/16/2024 to 05/16/2024 Schedule 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location: 500 West Streetsboro St, Peninsula, OH
05 Jun
Open House

Join us to tour our extraordinary spaces! Feel free to take pictures and visualize your big day. Staff will be on hand to answer questions. No appointment or registration needed during the open houses. Drop in when it’s convenient for you!

Date: From 06/05/2024 to 06/05/2024 Schedule 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location: 500 West Streetsboro St, Peninsula, OH

Team

Cierra Kitts
Cierra Kitts
Sales Manager

Planning your wedding is an exciting milestone, and I love being a part of that experience. I have helped so many couples make their dream become a reality and look forward to helping you. Please reach out with any questions you may have. I look forward to potentially meeting you on a tour or at one of our monthly open houses!

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
One T Entertainment One T Entertainment Wedding DJs

I LOVE working at the Happy Days Lodge! The venue is rustic and beautiful, and a perfect location for your ceremony and reception! The staff is fantastic and very easy to work with. I recommend Happy Days to all of my couples that are looking for a convenient local venue with rustic charm. We always look forward to doing weddings at Happy Days! -Bret

Robert J.- Events & Catering Robert J.- Events & Catering Wedding Caterers

As a professional hospitality firm, we love working with the Conservancy at both Happy Days Lodge & Hines Hill Conference center. Not only are the venues themselves beautiful, but they are extremely functional from an off-site catering standpoint and the Conservancy staff is always on-site to lend a helping hand. We love to work at Happy Days Lodge and Hines Hill! ~Robert J. - Events & Catering

Audio Extremes Entertainment Audio Extremes Entertainment Wedding DJs

Love working here! Always a great time with great staff.

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Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park frequently asked questions

Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Historic Building
  • Park
Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in quality of service, 4.5 in professionalism, 4.4 in flexibility, 4.4 in value and 4.3 in average response time.
Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.

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