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Khadar Soussou
Khadar Soussou
President & Owner

4 years in business

We speak Arabic and English

Medium team (11-20 members)

The Aviator Cleveland is a romantic modern wedding venue in Cleveland, Ohio. Conveniently located beside and overlooking the Cleveland Hopkins Airport, this one-stop shop setting offers five-star services and elegant spaces for your big day.

Facilities and Capacity

Whether you're planning an intimate evening with your nearest and dearest or a grand soiree, you'll find rooms to accommodate your vision at The Aviator Cleveland. Exchange vows in the gorgeous outdoor courtyard, which boasts views of the airport runway and planes overhead. Then, head inside to the Flight Event Space, a grand ballroom with a glimmering crystal chandelier, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an expansive dance floor. This setting is ideal for weddings with up to 300 guests. For smaller marriage celebrations, Gabriella's Space features a coffered oak ceiling and stone walls, and can welcome 120 guests. This venue also offers Maria's Place and Sophia's Room, both perfect for pre-wedding festivities like wedding showers and rehearsal dinners.

Services Offered

At The Aviator Cleveland, the knowledgeable staff will work with you closely from the beginning to bring your wedding dreams to life. Your experience will be fully customized to match your needs. Weddings with the venue include a professional event planning team, Chiavari chairs, in-house centerpiece decor, valet parking, and your choice of linens. You can also work with the skilled catering crew, who will craft a bespoke menu according to your tastes and preferences. The Aviator Cleveland has worked with the Cleveland area's best wedding professionals and offers a recommended vendor list of entertainment, photographers, and florists. Accommodation for you and your loved ones can be arranged courtesy of the venue's partner, The Orbit Hotel by Wyndham, which is just a short walk away.

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FAQ

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?

$3,500

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?

$1,000

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)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$38

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
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

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Restaurant
Rooftop

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
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Decor
Tables
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

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Reviews of The Aviator Cleveland

Weddingwire
4.7/5 35 reviews
Google
4.6/5 1025 reviews
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Danielle Sent on 01/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hands down the best wedding venue in Cleveland


I don’t even know where to start, I had the most beautiful wedding on 12/31/22 at the Aviator. Everything exceeded my expectations, from the food, service, and attention to detail, there was not one thing that wasn’t meticulously planned and executed. From the beginning I worked with the owner, Khadar, I chose the Aviator because I didn’t need to do anything, from the linens, Uplighting, centerpieces, indoor pyrotechnics to our wine and champagne towers, he could do it all! There was not one request I had that he wasn’t willing to accommodate, he was a pleasure to work with.
Jen, the operations manager was on maternity leave during most of my planning, I didn’t work with her much in the beginning but when she returned to work she never missed a beat, it was like she never left, she knew exactly what I wanted and had so many amazing suggestions to enhance my guests
Experience at my wedding. In the end (3 days before my wedding) we needed to tweak a few things with the room layout and Khadar, Jen, and the rest of the team were like super hero’s, rearranging everything exactly the way I wanted it and making sure it was perfect!
On the day of my wedding Jen, Khadar, and other team members were amazing, they made sure all the fine details I wanted weren’t overlooked and everything was perfect. They all tried their best to stick to my timeline, make sure everyone was where they were supposed to be, and worked with my vendors to create the most seamless experience a bride could ever ask for! I really can not rave enough about the Aviator and all they have to offer, from beginning to end they made planning my wedding the least stressful as possible, I can not thank Jen, Khadar, and the whole Aviator team enough for making my day absolutely perfect! If you’re looking for an amazing, beautiful, easy to work with and over accommodating wedding venue, stop now and just book the Aviator, there’s no where else like it!
Andy
Andy Sent on 08/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Daughters Wedding 8/16/25

The Aviator is a must for your wedding or any venue needs. I am normally not one to leave a review, but I feel it is necessary to get the word out about this facility. The professionalism and attention to detail is none like I've ever seen before. Starting with our wedding planner, Jenn who is an absolute genius in putting together the wedding of your dreams, she made everything come together seamlessly for our daughter's big day. We looked at other venues, but by the time you put everything together yourself and you think you're saving money, you are far from it. The Aviator handles everything. We had a few meetings with Jenn to go over what we needed and she handled everything from that point. The employees are top-notch polite, well dressed and groomed, which made our night even more special. The lead server for that evening Debbie was with us the entire night and it was like having your own personal representative, paying attention to every detail in handling everything and anything that you might need. She is unbelievable! We had 185 people at our wedding. When it was time for dinner, the salads all came out cold when it was time for the entrées they all came out hot. I have never gotten so many compliments on the quality of food at a wedding then I did that night and truthfully, I'm still getting text today regarding the event. Every employee that we came in contact with was polite and courteous, and handled anything and everything that we needed. I know it starts at the top so I must give kudos to the owner for maintaining the facility and staff to the level that it is today! The facility is clean and spotless and the bathrooms are some of the cleanest rooms that have ever been in my life! Good job! Again, I can't say enough about Jen and Debbie who were our wedding planners for this event. They are two of the most polite and professional people that I've ever had the pleasure of working with. If you are having any second thoughts about using the Aviator as your venue please please trust me on this you will not be disappointed.
I hope this gets back to the owner! I really want to thank him for a job well done! Also, Jenn and Debbie, definitely deserve a raise!!! Thank you! Bellian/Adams Wedding
Flavian
Flavian Sent on 06/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding was a Dream!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience at The Aviator Cleveland! From the moment we booked until the final moments of our wedding night, everything was seamless, beautiful, and beyond what we had imagined—thanks to the incredible team, especially Jen Seidel and Khadar Soussou.

Jen and Khadar were truly a dream to work with. They made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free, and were so easy to communicate with—always responsive, thoughtful, and willing to meet in person as often as needed. They made us feel so supported throughout planning, and genuinely cared about making our day perfect.

Their attention to detail is unmatched. Nothing was overlooked—from the big picture down to the tiniest elements that brought our vision to life. They anticipated things we hadn’t even thought of and made sure every detail was planned with intention. Their organization made us feel confident at every step, and their timelines and execution were flawless.

The day of the wedding was truly magical. The venue is absolutely stunning—modern, elegant, and versatile, with gorgeous spaces that flowed beautifully from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception. The way everything came together was like something out of a dream.

What really set this experience apart was the professionalism and care of the entire staff. Every single person we interacted with was kind, attentive, and on top of their game. Our guests are still raving about how smoothly everything went and how welcoming the team was.

Thanks to Jen, Khadar, and the whole Aviator team, we were able to be fully present and enjoy every single moment of our day without stress. If you're looking for a venue that combines gorgeous design, top-tier service, and an absolutely outstanding team, you will not find a better place than The Aviator Cleveland.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue!

My husband and I had the absolute wedding of our dreams at The Aviator. From the second we walked in to check out the venue last year, we were obsessed. Jen Seidel is absolutely amazing and we could not have asked for a better wedding coordinator! The entire staff made us feel stress-free and helped make the night perfect!!! HIGHLY recommend booking your wedding with them!
K
Kimberly Sent on 11/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Aviator venue

Jen at the aviator was professional helpful and friendly. The food was perfect.
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Kimberly Sent on 08/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Rankin wedding 8/15/2020

I just wanted to thank you both for the best, unforgettable wedding I could ever ask for. You both were extremely helpful and very awesome through out the whole process. The decorations were beautiful, the food amazing and just the whole atmosphere was awesome. The cake was delicious and just so beautiful I didn’t want to cut it. Thank you again for giving us such a memorable experience that we can look back on everyday. I wish we had started our wedding planning with the 100th Bomb group from the beginning but you both were godsents for us. Thank you again and we look forward To celebrating our anniversary each year at the restaurant. Thank you again you truly made it our happily ever after
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Natasha Sent on 04/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Last minute venue change for wedding

Due to the coronavirus we had to made changes to our wedding. Amy was great and accommodated us for our special days less than one month before the wedding. They worked well to fulfill our requests and were very professional given the circumstances. Would highly recommend this place for any wedding celebration.
C
Colleen Sent on 04/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect Day

I don't have enough words to explain how incredible it was to have our wedding here.
Leading up to the wedding, Kimberly and Matthew replied to every nervous call and novel-length panic e-mail amazingly quickly. They really made sure that I was fully comfortable with how the day was supposed to go even up until three days before when I had to make some changes and they were so friendly every step of the way.
The day of, everything went swimmingly. And if it didn't, neither I nor my husband knew a thing about it. Josh handled every single issue with grace and a smile.
My wedding was the first warm day of the year and it came out of nowhere. Because of this, the temperature in the Bridal suite was less than ideal for ladies with faces full of makeup. The moment we asked just for the heat to be turned off, the entire staff went above and beyond to help us. We were ushered to a cooler room and given water while the staff rustled up a small army of floor fans and switched the thermostat to 'cool'. And no one acted like it was a chore to help us either, it really felt like we were cared about.
Everyone is a friendly professional and I couldn't have chosen a better place to kick off my marriage in style.
A
Autumn Sent on 07/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
**The stars that are given on this review are based on Megan & Karen's performance but neither of them are at the 100th Bomb Group any longer because they left the company. This does not reflect how poor management is.**

This is actually the hardest review that I have had to write regarding our June 2018 wedding. To all future couples hoping to plan their weddings a the 100th Bomb Group you may want to look elsewhere. My husband and I had started with our event coordinator, Morgan and she lied to us about things that were going to happen to the venue (ex. moving the planes in the front of the restaurant to create and outdoor garden off of the ballroom, adding barn doors to the venue and so on). Thankfully, Morgan left the company and we started working with Megan and Karen. It was pretty painstaking for all of us to sort through the mess that Morgan left.

Megan was the absolute brightest light and reassured both of us that she would be guiding us through the rest of our journey. Both Megan and Karen where delightful, kind, compassionate and sweet. Megan and Karen worked tirelessly to correct everything that Morgan had done incorrectly. One month before the wedding Megan left the 100th Bomb Group and Karen has since left the Company. Without Megan or Karen at the 100th Bomb Group they are in serious trouble. I am fairly certain the 100th Bomb Group is in serious trouble. Megan and Karen helped correct every single issue and lie that Morgan told. Thankfully, Megan and Karen made our dream wedding come true but without them I am not certain how bride and grooms will make it through the wedding process.
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Heather Sent on 03/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had issues. The catering department went through a period of changes where our contact changed, more than once...except no one thought to inform us either time. We were considering changing our venue...until Megan came along! If you can work with Megan, stop your search and have your wedding here! She is amazing, sweet, professional, fun, attentive..I could go on forever! Our wedding was literally the wedding I have dreamed of my entire life...all thanks to her! With her I was confident that everything was being handled and it's obvious that she sincerely loves what she does! I truly feel as though our prior issues happened for a reason because she was meant to plan our wedding! We love her, and you will too!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
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Team

Khadar Soussou
Khadar Soussou
President & Owner
Jenna Brock
Jenna Brock
Event Sales Manager
Jen Seidel
Jen Seidel
Lead Event Sales Manager

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The Aviator Cleveland frequently asked questions

The Aviator Cleveland 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
The Aviator Cleveland includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Aviator Cleveland includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Aviator Cleveland for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop
The Aviator Cleveland offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Aviator Cleveland offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Aviator Cleveland offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
The Aviator Cleveland offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Tables
  • Tent Accessories
The Aviator Cleveland is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in average response time.
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