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About

Considered one of Cleveland’s most
beautiful places, Severance Music Center
has been home to the Cleveland Orchestra
since 1931. The elegant structure reflects
the finest craftmanship and is a harmon
ization of Neo-classical, French Nouveau,
Art Deco, and Egyptian Revival styles.

Much of the funding for this venue
was contributed by John Severance as a
loving tribute to his wife, Elisabeth Prentiss
Severance. Her favorite flower, the Lotus
blossom is enshrined in prominent locations
throughout, and even the ceiling design in
the Mandel Concert Hall is based on the
lace pattern of Elizabeth’s wedding gown.

Our experienced events team would
love to speak with you in detail about your
special day and to celebrate your own
unique love story here at Severance!

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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?

$7,700

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

$7,350

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?

$3,450

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

$3,150

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Clean Up
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Museum

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Severance Hall

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User2310543 Sent on 09/10/2015
4.5 out of 5 rating
First off, Severance Hall is a BEAUTIFUL venue. For the price (relative, of course), nostalgia, beauty, layout - this is definitely one of the most fabulous places to hold a wedding in University Circle. I grew up going to Severance Hall for concerts, plays and commencement ceremonies and had no idea that they actually hosted weddings until I started researching my own event. We live out of state, so we took a weekend trip to Cleveland and my fiancé - who had never been to SH before - walked in and said, "this is the place". And so it was.
The contracting process was pretty simple. Severance Hall works with a single caterer, Marigold, so that makes it a bit of a package deal. We signed a contract, put down a deposit and moved forward from there. The only thing holding me back from giving the venue a "5", is that I found the parking situation (managed by Standard Parking) to be a little strange and the process not as straightforward as one would imagine. Also, ladies (and gents) be warned that if you are looking for a "warm and fuzzy" site manager, you are not necessarily going to get that here. Sean was introduced to us after we'd already signed on the dotted line and he was fine, just always seemed to have something better to do.
With regards to the actual wedding day, I was super impressed with how everything came together. The event was more beautiful than we could've ever imagined and the setting was perfect for the vintage-ish vibe that we were going for. Some 5-star highlights that stand out to me from the "day-of" include: great bridal suite, awesome event staff, smooth transitions for guests between ceremony/cocktail hour/reception, great venue for pictures and video, beautiful set up, great location, Marigold Catering, HUGE dance floor, great acoustics. Overall, I definitely recommend Severance Hall!
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Severance Hall frequently asked questions

Severance Hall includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Clean Up
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Severance Hall includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Severance Hall for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Severance Hall offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Severance Hall offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Severance Hall offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Severance Hall offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Severance Hall is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in value, 4.5 in average response time, 4 in flexibility and 4 in professionalism.
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