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LaMalfa - a ballroom venue in the Cleveland, Ohio area - welcomes couples to the 75,000-square-foot facility. This space includes a stunning grand lobby and indoor chapel couples can use for their special day. Couples hosting their wedding at LaMalfa will find the venue near Mentor Marsh Nature Center, a 35-minute drive from downtown Cleveland.

Facilities and Capacity
The Chapel at LaMalfa seats up to 250 guests for a couple’s wedding. A skylight in the ceiling casts natural light onto the ceremony and the grand staircase adds architectural elegances to the space. A baby grand piano and bridal dressing room are also available for use with the chapel. For larger ceremonies, couples can transform one of the venue’s four ballrooms to accommodate an aisle and altar location. These four ballrooms can seat up to 1,500 guests for a couple’s reception. Each ballroom includes a stage and 30-foot bar. These rooms can also be split for a cocktails on one side and the reception on the other, as is a popular arrangement at LaMalfa.

Services Offered
Couples are welcomed at this venue with all-inclusive packages and event planning services. No matter the event or cultural preferences, this venue can handle them all. They welcome couples for bridal showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and Greek, Russian or Jewish receptions, among others. This venue’s staff will even help with the wedding setup and cleanup so that couples can be worry-free on their big day. Other services at this ballroom include:

  • Accommodations
  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Event rentals
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Lighting/sound
  • Parking
  • Valet


Cuisine
This venue offers house beer and house wine to couples who opt for in-house bar services. American and Italian cuisine can be prepared to meet dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, kosher, lactose-free, no pork, nut-free, vegan and vegetarian needs. The chefs’ culinary creations can be served in the following catering styles:
Buffet
Dessert
French service
Outside cake
Servers

History
The venue began in 1963 as a small store called Vine Beverage that would prepare party trays for community centers and private homes. The business grew into Vine Party Center in the 1970s and in 1986 a new venue was discussed. LaMalfa Party Center officially opened in its current location in 1989.

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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?

$8,749

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

$7,000

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?

$700

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

$500

Which of the following are included in the 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
Dessert
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

Reviews of LaMalfa

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Maureen Sent on 02/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

You cannot go wrong !!;

Excellent. Treat's you like family!!!
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Emily Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Must have wedding with lamalfa

Marty and his team at Lamalfa went above and beyond every expectation we could have ever had for our wedding day. They accommodated our every need to ensure the most perfect wedding day. Our wedding was in June and 6 months later people still rave to us about how amazing our wedding was. From the food to the staff it was all completely amazing, and the cherry on top was how amazing the prices are. If you are looking for a wedding venue, look no further and book with Lamalfa!
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Erika Sent on 10/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful put together reception

Marty went above and beyond to make sure our day was exactly what we envisioned. He ensured that everything would come together, and he exceeded our expectations. From the food, desserts, the staff, and decor. It was amazing!!
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Tom O. Sent on 10/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

LaMalfa mentor Ohio

Fantastic!!!!! The best word that sums up our experience!!!!
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Charles Sent on 09/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great place for a wedding reception!

Marty and his staff provided my daughter with the perfect wedding! They were responsive to all of our needs and the food, service and venue were outstanding. Every last detail was as important to them as it was to us. We could not have been more pleased.
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Kelly Sent on 08/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone loved the food & Service

LaMalfa went out of their way to be so accommodating because of Covid19. We loved the experience. I would highly recommend. The service and food was fantastic!!!
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Selieah Sent on 09/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Day

Working with Mr. Lamalfa was great. Everything about our wedding was wonderful. A week later and our guest are still talking how beautiful and great our wedding was, and how good the food was.
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Tamma Sent on 11/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Tamma Lehoe

Joe and I got married Nov 17 2018 and I have to say that Martin Lamalfa and his team made our day the most beautiful and well planned wedding, it was even better than I imagined. Everyone raved about the beautiful Venue and the Delicious food. Martin and his team went above and beyond and I dont have a single negative thing to say. Professional and courteous and most helpful from the biggest to smallest concerns or questions I had while planning. Martin was also very accommodating to all of our wants,concerns and needs. I would recommend Lamalfa over and over to anyone that wants a Beautiful wedding. Thank You Martin for making our day as special as it could possibly be.
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Lacey Sent on 08/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had our reception at LaMalfa over the weekend and all I can say is... WOW. From the first appointment to the reception itself, Marty and his team took care of us, answered every question, and made us feel comfortable. I never dreamed that we could afford a venue of that caliber, but even with the silver package, upgraded bar, and many other details, we got the best bang for our buck. Our guests have been gushing over the food and drinks for days.
We cannot thank the LaMalfa team enough for throwing us one heck of a beautiful party!!! We would recommend this venue to anyone!
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Stacey Sent on 06/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at LaMalfa. Everything went off without a hitch. They really pay attention to all the little details that go into a wedding day. Marty and his team took care of everything so we didn't have to worry about anything. Our guests could not stop talking about how great everything was: the space, the food the bar, the service. We are so happy with our decision to have our wedding here!
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Awards

48
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Celestial Strings Celestial Strings Wedding Musicians

LaMalfa is one of the premier wedding venues in northeast Ohio. Marty and his staff are detail-oriented and they provide personalized service with a true sense of what works for the most discerning brides.

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LaMalfa frequently asked questions

LaMalfa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
LaMalfa includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at LaMalfa includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
LaMalfa is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in value, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility and 4.6 in professionalism.
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