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Sugar Lake Lodge

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The Sugar Lake Lodge is a gorgeous property and event space located outside of Cleveland. The venue sits on a private property with 130 acres that is surrounded by 2000 acres of lake metro park. Even though you feel like you are on your own private estate, the venue is only 5 minutes from I-90. The venue is perfect for weddings and special occasions.
There are four ceremony options to choose from, two with lakefront views, an enchanted forrest ceremony space, and an indoor ceremony space as well. There are two reception spaces to choose from, The Lodge which is the indoor venue and the Sugar Camp which is our outdoor event space with a tent overlooking the 8 acre Lake. Both options can easily accommodate guests lists of 150 and under. Most couples incorporate both venues into their wedding plans, ask us how when you tour!

The Lodge is an indoor, upscale, venue with outdoor and indoor capabilities and options. The Lodge is climate controlled and has seven bathrooms in the facility. There are possibilities for every aspect of an indoor or outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception included with the lodge. There are even two getting ready suites for both bridal parties, 3 solariums and a cigar lounge! The main hall for reception is a large space with high ceilings and easily rivals our tent receptions at the Sugar Camp.

The Sugar Camp venue, which is right along Sugar Lake, is our outdoor venue and ceremony site; it has a romantic, and charming feeling with a pavilion available to your use along with four darling themed cabins that all have bathrooms for your event.and There are two outdoor ceremony options, two getting ready spaces for the bridal parties, space for an outdoor cocktail hour and lakeside green space to add tenting for the reception. Every tent wedding at the Sugar Camp is magical and full of breathtaking views!

The team at Sugar Lake Lodge loves tailor making each wedding day to be as unique as each couple. If you can dream it, we can make it happen! There are all inclusive packages along with customizable package options. Our goal is to bring your wedding dream to life but also to make it fun and stress free for you, your family and friends! We have a preferred vendor list that you have access to when you book the space and Sugar Lake Lodge only works with the best vendors in the area, so you can relax and rest assured our team and vendors will curate a day you will never forget. We also have overnight accommodations available on site, so be sure to inquire about that when we meet. Please reach out to us to book a tour!

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Bartender(s)

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:

Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Loft
Waterfront

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
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
December
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    Sara D. Married on 11/05/2022
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    The Best Experience! Highly Recommend!! We

    I need to start off by saying that Sugar Lake Lodge gave my husband and I the absolute wedding of our dreams! It is exactly 3 months later and I am still wrapping my head around how unbelievably beautiful and perfect everything was for us! My husband and I were engaged on October 31, 2021 and by November 1st we had a stack of 10 venues to look at. Sugar Lake stood out to us the most and it was the first one we wanted to see! By November 6th, only 6 days after our engagement, and one venue visit we were booked with Sugar Lake! It was the best decision we could have ever made! When we sat down with Nadine and Steve after touring the venue we just knew immediately it was it for us. Other options were not even a thought after stepping foot on Sugar Lake. Nadine, the event planner, is so unbelievably creative and took our vision to heart and made it a true reality. She was attentive and patient and always supportive and understanding of our needs. She told us on the first day that she wanted us to experience as little stress as possible and that she would make our day so special. We took a leap and trusted her completely and my goodness she did not disappoint! It is so evident that she puts her everything into her work and wholeheartedly means it. My husband and I had no doubts in her abilities and were so pleased with what she did for us! Her and her assistants were meticulous in their work and truly, the amount of compliments we received from guests was astounding! It’s one thing to love everything yourselves but for it to be 3 months later and your guests are still talking about it says something.

    I think it’s important for every bride to know that Nadine genuinely wants you both to be as stress free as possible. I loved how the packaging was set up and so many things were taken care of! Even down to their preferred vendors who also did amazing work for us! Looking back I really do not think I could have made my wedding exactly how I wanted without Nadine’s help. No way between work and life could it have been done for me. I am so beyond grateful my husband found Sugar Lake and we were blessed with such a wonderful experience all around. If you’re looking for as little stress as possible, Sugar Lake is the way to go! I think it’s important to know that I struggle with anxiety in general and Nadine honestly put me so much at ease and that is so important to me.

    My Husband and I also had the pleasure of having Steve, the owner, as our officiant. Steve did a wonderful job and really was able to personalize the ceremony for us which was so special and meaningful to us! Steve also helped coordinate the day and was there whenever you needed him. Steve and Nadine make such an incredible team!

    It truly took me so long to write this review partly because of my hectic life schedule but also because I wanted to make sure I could convey everything in writing that I wanted to. And honestly as I sit here and do this, I’m finding I still can’t finds the words to do our experience justice.

    For most, your wedding day is one of the most momentous days of your life. We all have dreams of what it will look like and have high hopes for the absolute best. To make it simple, Our wedding on November 5, 2022 was above and beyond what we have ever dreamed it could be. Our hopes and expectations were more than met and we were truly blown out of the water. We will forever look back fondly on this day and be so unbelievably grateful for Nadine & Steve.
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    Briana S. Married on 09/04/2022
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    Gorgeous venue. Amazing experience

    First of all this venue is amazingly beautiful, both inside and out. We knew immediately at the first tour that this is where we wanted to be. This place has character and style. Between the gorgeous lodge and stunning grounds there is no shortage of places for whatever ceremony and/or reception you had in mind.
    Nadine was an absolute joy to work with and we are so glad we added her services as coordinator on to our package. She and her assistant made the day seamless. Everything from set up, to coordinating vendors, to the clean up was completely taken care of.
    We had originally planned a ceremony by the lake with reception inside the lodge to follow. The weather was not cooperative as it had been raining the previous 24 hours. Nadine and her team let me wait until the last possible minute to make the decision to move the ceremony inside. They did such a flawless job of decorating and setting up the side room you never would have know it wasn't the plan all along.
    The bridal suite is stunning. We did not take advantage of staying overnight but it was a fabulous room for me and my girls to get ready in.
    I can't praise this venue and staff enough for how well they helped us have a fantastic wedding.
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Nadine Marie
Nadine Marie
Wedding Planner and General Manager

Hi! I’m Nadine, the head event planner at Sugar Lake Lodge. I want you to know that nothing is more important to me than giving you and your fiancé the wedding of your dreams! When you choose Sugar Lake Lodge as your venue, we will meet for three-separate planning sessions before your big day to make sure your wedding is just like you’ve always dreamed it would be. We are so excited you’re considering our venue!

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6881 KNIFFEN ROAD Painesville, OH, 44077
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Sugar Lake Lodge frequently asked questions

Sugar Lake Lodge includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Sugar Lake Lodge includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Sugar Lake Lodge for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Loft
  • Waterfront
Sugar Lake Lodge offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Sugar Lake Lodge offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Sugar Lake Lodge offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Sugar Lake Lodge offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Sugar Lake Lodge is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in professionalism.

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