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  • 2020

The Oaks Lakeside

From 25 to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Rebekah
Stephanie
Ruth
Mary
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Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

The Oaks Lakeside is a beautiful wedding venue in Chippewa Lake, Ohio. This turn-of-the-century estate is located on an idyllic waterfront property, providing an unforgettable backdrop for any celebration. With elegant event spaces, delicious in-house catering options, and unique decorative options, this venue offers everything you need for a one-of-a-kind wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

The Oaks Lakeside is home to various event spaces to accommodate every phase of your special day. You can host a memorable outdoor ceremony in the circular waterfront pagoda. Surrounded by lush greenery and stunning lake views, guests will be blown away by the serenity and romance this location provides. After, you can gather in the private event facility. This elegant space features two stories with vast windows overlooking the lake and gardens. Chic yet versatile, it can easily be personalized to suit your event design. The connected covered terrace provides the perfect site for a cocktail hour or overflow space. Couples can welcome up to 200 guests to this venue to celebrate their forever union.

Services Offered

Throughout the planning process, you'll work with the Oak's dedicated event staff to ensure that every detail of your special day is accounted for. Their talented culinary team will craft a delicious custom menu tailored to your tastes. Your dinner can be served as a buffet, in stations, or as a plated dinner, depending on your preference. Their team can also provide bar packages that include craft beer, wines, liquor, and champagne. Venue rentals include tables, chairs, and room setup. You can use their audio-visual system with speakers, wireless microphones, a projector, and a screen. However you envision your celebration, their team will work tirelessly to ensure your wedding dreams become a reality.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 65 years in business

  • We speak English

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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?

$5,000

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

$4,500

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?

$3,000

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

$1,500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

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

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Restaurant
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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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Reviews of The Oaks Lakeside

Weddingwire
4.8/5 28 reviews
Google
4.2/5 617 reviews
Rebekah
Rebekah Sent on 01/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful lakeside dream

Our wedding at the Oaks went off beautifully! All off the staff was incredibly accommodating and we were able to have all of our wedding events at this venue. From the shower, to the rehearsal dinner, and family brunch the next day, each spot at the Oaks is unique and creates the perfect setting for your special day.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 12/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best place to have a wedding!

There is so much I can say about how perfect this venue was. Leigha and Liz were absolutely angels on my wedding day and the whole two years leading up to it. They are so attentive and answered all our questions, they were on top of everything during the wedding and did not miss a beat! They also let us reschedule the wedding two times due to covid and we’re so understanding. The venue itself is stunning and you can tell they put so much work into it. They even added a patio roof right before the wedding, so we were able to have it outside even though it rained!! We are so happy we got married here, I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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Diane Sent on 10/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Venue

The most beautiful place ever, very clean and the food was excellent. Can't say enough about The Oaks. Liz was awesome in helping plan our wedding. Everything went very smooth, weather was perfect. The grounds were absolutely beautiful and could not have chosen a better place to have our wedding. Very highly recommended.
D
Dee F. Sent on 09/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal

Guys! I could not have asked for a more beautiful or smooth wedding day! We almost didn’t visit because of the small occupancy number listed on The Knot but they can accommodate much more than 150. They’ve recently renovated their event/reception side of the venue and it is absolutely stunning! I’d you're looking for a sophisticated yet comfortable venue, this is the place. I’d describe it as clean, fresh, and simplistic. They have just the right amount of decorations within the hall including greenery and strings of lights. I was going for a garden party theme so it was perfect but you can really make it what you want.

The ceremony site is SO pretty. You can get married right off the lake and the sun sets right behind the ceremony gazebo. We honestly almost didn’t contact them because the venue looked so expensive online but it is so affordable. The grounds are perfect for pictures of you, your wedding party, and family. Lots of pretty options.

We did a cocktail hour after the ceremony and it was so fun. We had the pleasure of attending a friend’s wedding at the same location a month before ours and theirs was just as fun with a more classic twist. Both were lovely!

The dinner was literally to die for! We did the Gorgonzola chicken, herb crushed medallions, and salmon and I would sell my right hand to eat it again (I’m right handed). ;)

From the get-go, the coordinator there, Kristi rocked it. She was able to answer all our questions on the first visit and throughout the planning process was so accommodating and wonderful! She took care of coordinating vendors day of and stopped in frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. We got ready on premisses in their beautifully new bride’s room and it was so much fun.

If you’re in the area and choose another venue you are not thinking clearing, visit The Oaks. This is the place to get married and celebrate!
Ruth
Ruth Sent on 09/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely beautiful wedding!

My daughter was married and had her reception at the Oaks this past Saturday. It was amazing! Kristi and her staff dis an exceptional job. The food was incredible and the venue was absolutely gorgeous. My daughter and I could not have chosen a better venue for her wedding. Kristi and the staff at the Oaks helped make it a perfect and memorable day!!
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Heidi Sent on 06/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and beautiful!

Kristi was great to work with! The outdoor ceremony was beautiful and all of guests couldn’t stop talking about how great the food was.
Mary
Mary Sent on 06/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Renovated dream come true!

Anthony and I are so happy with our vendor choice with the Oaks Lakeside! We knew signing up for a 4 month engagement for a Spring wedding would be difficult (or impossible), but we couldn't be more pleased with our results! We were able to sign with the Oaks in this short time period, as they were available on the date of BOTH our parents wedding anniversaries! The facility was undergoing a HUGE renovation and we were to be their first run (which was a little nervewracking at first but so worth the results!) The new renovations at Oaks Lakeside are so beautiful! They have a HUGE bridal party room (good for the 8-person party I had). There was more than enough room for dancing, outside hangout, photos, and gifts/favors/seating chart. The food is AMAZING! The outdoor wedding ceremony rock pergola location was the reason I picked this venue--I've always wanted an outdoor wedding and the beach on the lakefront was the selling point. We were able to get incredible photos on the beach, wisteria walkway, with many flowers, statue silliness, and first look. I want to thank Kristi & Johnny for being so great about our many little requests & details: holding our date until I had the ring
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R. Bowman Sent on 10/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Service and Food Outstanding!

The service and food was outstanding! I felt as soon as we walked thru the door everything was taken care of and we could truly enjoy the celebration!
K
Katie Sent on 11/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely amazing! Made my special day more perfect than I could've asked for. The food was rich and delicious, and my guests loved the drinks at the bar. It is such a cozy place for a nice intimate wedding, and the view of the lake during the sunset made the entire evening. Thank you guys so very much for the great service and beautiful venue!!!
K
Kate Sent on 12/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had a unique situation where we had wanted to get married at the Oaks, however due to being per swayed and pushed by our families, we would up having a very formal, traditional, and large wedding. Not that it wasn't lovely! Just not what we wanted. My husband and I decided to do a less formal route for our one year anniversary and write our own vows like we had wanted and get "remarried". Obviously, not the most typical wedding inquiry. The Oaks was super kind and accommodating to our situation and we had a wonderful anniversary day! They even gave us a complimentary glass of champagne to toast with! Beautiful location and grounds and very kind and helpful staff!
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The Oaks Lakeside frequently asked questions

The Oaks Lakeside includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Oaks Lakeside includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Oaks Lakeside includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Oaks Lakeside for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
The Oaks Lakeside offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Oaks Lakeside offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Oaks Lakeside offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Oaks Lakeside offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Oaks Lakeside is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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