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An Arcadian Retreat in the Big City

Sun Valley is a wedding venue located in Chagrin Falls, OH. This elegant venue features 25 acres of pristine woodland where you and your new spouse can celebrate your love surrounded by your nearest and dearest. The staff strives to create a relaxed, sophisticated environment that is ideal for romance. At only a 40 minute drive from Cleveland, this venue has the convenience of the city and the natural beauty of a rural destination.

This venue is operated by the dream team of wedding professionals. Scott Jones, Jennifer Hartman, and Melissa Lopez each come from a background in music, event planning, and photography, respectively. They shared the dream of running a venue and purchased the suburban haven, Sun Valley. With over 50 years of combined experience in the wedding industry, the team brings a diverse set of skills to the venue. The three owners have created an elegant destination where couples and their guests can enjoy the celebration in peace and tranquility. Upon purchasing the venue, the owners began extensive renovations on the property’s interior spaces including the banquet hall and dressing room. The hall has been brought up to date and features bright, modern interior design.

The property’s expansive acreage of lush gardens and forests set it apart from other urban venues. Newlyweds are treated to endless photo opportunities in the gazebo, beside the two ponds, or in the shade of the property’s many trees. Idyllic ceremonies are held on the lawn looking out across the ponds. The space is located close to the main building so that guests can retire to the cocktail lounge after the vows are exchanged. Inside, the open-plan function rooms are spacious and airy, perfect for dining and dancing. Minimalist decor is ideal for couples who want to personalize the venue with their color theme and florals. A glam suite inside the building is convenient for the wedding party and features bright lighting and large mirrors.

Sun Valley’s owners welcome weddings both large and small here. The venue can accommodate tremendous extravaganzas of up to 350 attendees with a rental of the dining room and cocktail lounge. Alternatively, intimate celebrations of 50 are ideal for the outdoor terrace space, and events of 100 suit the cocktail lounge. Couples and their guests will have exclusive access to the venue, ensuring the utmost privacy for their special day. The venue has a carefully selected list of preferred vendors available for those planning to marry here, and couples have their choice of one of three approved caterers.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$750

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

$750

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$34

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

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

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
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

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

Reviews of Sun Valley

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Lisa Sent on 07/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had a perfect day for an outside wedding, the venue has a beautiful arbor and gazebo outside and just a beautiful inside.
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Kathryn Sent on 11/25/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Great food, beautiful hall and landscape, genuine people - highly recommended. Easy access for ADA.

From my initial consult with Ken (the owner), there was a genuine interest in myself, my fiancee, and what we were wanting from our reception hall. He was willing to work with all our special dietary concerns (diabetic and glutten-free) without any problems. Ken was there with my family as we were setting up our decorations prior to our big day and waited until I gave my final approval.

The day of the wedding was perfect. Ken knew exactly when to step in to help get us settled, serve guests, and help with some of my elderly guests. What I loved best is Ken and his entire staff kept the fun going. They were dancing behind the bar! And their bartenders were incredible, they made certain I had everything I wanted whenever they saw me.

Landscape outside is beautiful. Two ponds on the property allowed for fantastic photos at the reception site and no need to go elsewhere. I especially liked the gazebo and awning (available for ceremonies on site).

Prices are very reasonable and TONS of food. We went home with so much and everyone still had plenty to eat that night.

Sun Valley also does fish fries during the Lenten season. I went to two prior to my wedding to get an idea of how the hall was run and the food. I was extremely impressed. Also I had a chance to meet Ken's wife (name escapes me at the moment) - she is an incredible, special woman. The whole family did everything they could to make things perfect from my first meeting to even after the wedding. I'm very blessed have meet these people, and will definitely keep them in mind for future banquet hall needs.
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Melissa Sent on 10/04/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Sun Valley is the perfect place to have a wedding!! Ken and his staff went above and beyond to make sure everything for our wedding was perfect. For example, My DJ got in a car accident and missed my ceremony. Ken saved the day! He pulled out some equipment from his office, we hooked up my iphone and we were able to have music for the ceremony. Luckily, the DJ was there for the reception. If it wasnt for Ken, I would have been walking down the isle to silence. The staff was so professional and so fun! They did "the wobble" behind the bar and had us laughing. There is this little older lady who works in the back who got the train started during "the locomotion". they were all AWESOME!! the venue itself is beautiful, the grounds are beautiful and well maintained. I DO NOT HAVE A SINGLE BAD THING TO SAY ABOUT SUN VALLEY!!! My wedding was perfect because of them!!
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Jessica Sent on 09/25/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The landscaping here is gorgeous! The food is phenomenal! Our guests were raving about how delicious our food was! Not to mention how fantastic the staff was! My groom was dancing behind the bar with the bartenders, it was hilarious! Ken, the owner, was so incredible, he makes sure you get the most for your money! My wedding was flawless!
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Anthony Sent on 09/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Ken and staff at Sun Valley were amazing! Anything we needed Ken provided or gave us the opportunity to do what we needed. Very flexible and very proffesional. Would highly recommend this facility. Friendly, fun, and great time.
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User1876682 Sent on 10/08/2014
4.9 out of 5 rating
I cannot recommend Sun Valley enough. The hall was perfectly decorated just the way we wanted it. The food is very delicious. The grounds are beautiful. There are two ponds and the landscaping is kept very neat. The owner Ken has a lot of experience in this industry and it shows. He is very professional and easy to work with. He can handle all your needs and make sure they are met. The staff at Sun Valley is very neat and personable. A couple of the servers even started doing some line dancing in the back. Overall, Sun Valley is a great place for your reception and/or wedding and should be looked at by every future bride and groom.
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Jill Sent on 07/27/2011
4 out of 5 rating
Sunvalley was the perfect venue for our wedding day. We were able to have our ceremony outside right on the property free of charge. The only thing that we had to pay for extra was the chair rental ($1 per chair) and any extra time that we needed. The location is great!! It is on a beautiful piece of land which was perfect for our causual summer wedding. The food was absolutley amazing and VERY affordable! I am still getting compliments on how delicious the food was!! The hall facility is very large which we loved and the outdoor patio was fantastic! Peggy was great to work with, sometimes not so flexible on some issues, but this is understandable as she has a business to run. She was easy to get a hold of, helpful and made a lot of really great suggestions. Our only issue with this venue was the "security officer." Usually, at most weddings the officer stands near the bar and just monitors the night. This was not the case. He was directing traffic, directing guests to the buffet line, and directing by the bar. He was way too involved and was actually rude to some of my guests. At one point he was using a very loud (and almost yelling) tone of voice at the bridal party when they got up to get food. It was uncalled for and made people, including myself feel uncomfortable. I think it is important to note that our wedding was not like crazy, out of control drunk people. It was actually a lot calmer than I expected, so I'm not sure why he was acting that way. I had MORE THAN about 20 people that came to me either during or after with comments about his behavior.
We loved Sunvalley overall and were very pleased!! But would suggest asking if another security guard could be hired for the event.
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Darla Sent on 05/22/2014
3 out of 5 rating
We loved the setting, which is why we chose it.
Prices are reasonable. Food was very good.
I asked him to make some changes in the food and décor and Ken did accommodate.
Ken was very rigid about policies such as no pins or tape on the walls.
Ken was annoyed about the amount of time we spent decorating ahead of time, which seemed unreasonable.
Grounds were not well groomed, but the weather had been horrible ahead of our event, so it was understandable.
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Shelle Sent on 10/07/2008
1.1 out of 5 rating
Although the reception was beautiful, mostly due to our entertainment, the quality of professionalism and service of the Sun Valley staff was terrible. The owner was so rude not only to us, but to the owner of our entertainment company.
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Sun Valley frequently asked questions

Sun Valley includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Sun Valley includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
Sun Valley offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Sun Valley offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Sun Valley offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Sun Valley offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Sun Valley is recommended by 84% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in value, 4.3 in average response time, 4 in flexibility and 4 in professionalism.
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