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Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$3,500 starting price
Reception
$2,500 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of April through November. These prices are available for the months of December through March.

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About

On WeddingWire since 2011

The Whetstone Center is a ranch style wedding venue in the Northeast, Ohio area. This waterfront venue offers country charm to couples looking to be close to nature on their wedding day. Couples have options to choose from for their wedding ceremony, including a beautiful outdoor space with a pergola overlooking the lake, an open field in front of a vineyard, or an indoor chapel building. Located 20 minutes from Canton, OH, and a scenic 75-minute drive from downtown Cleveland, this wedding venue is the ideal location for couples wanting a unique wedding experience.

Facilities and Capacity
Whetstone's Event Center welcomes up to 130 wedding guests inside. The property is also large enough to host an outdoor wedding for 200+ guests. Whetstone hosts outdoor ceremonies in a number of beautiful locations on its property, as well as an indoor option for colder months or rainy weather, all included in the rental fee. Rolling hills, beautiful greenery and the waterfront view also offer picturesque locations for wedding ceremonies or photographs. Inside the Event Center, you'll find exposed brick, fireplaces, and a raw, open space ready to be customized to the couple's vision. Large windows overlook the water and the rest of the ranch’s property.

Services Offered
Couples planning their event at the Whetstone Center will find hospitable staff and inclusive amenities. This venue’s private location allows couples and their guests to celebrate all night with services that include:

Audio equipment
Bridal suite
Tables
Chairs
Cleanup
Event planning
Event rentals
Outside vendors
Parking
Pet friendly
Setup

Other Services
Couples won’t have to worry about accessibility for their guests, as this venue offers wheelchair access to every spot on the property. It is also available to host other events. In addition to ceremonies and receptions, the Whetstone Center hosts:

Bridal showers
Elopements
Engagement parties
Rehearsal dinners

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?

$3,500

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

$2,500

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?

$3,500

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

$2,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Waterfront

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?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Tables
Tents

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 Whetstone Center

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The Whetstone Center is a beautiful, versatile, and reasonably priced wedding venue that offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces. Reviewers praised the stunning scenery, including a wall of windows with water views, vineyards, fields, and a pergola overlooking the water. The venue coordinators, particularly Hannah, were highly professional and responsive, answering questions promptly and accommodating requests. Guests enjoyed amenities like boat rides and fire pits and appreciated the option to bring their dogs. Overall, the Whetstone Center received high praise for its beauty, customization options, and helpful staff.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Whetstone Center is a beautiful, versatile, and reasonably priced wedding venue that offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces. Reviewers praised the stunning scenery, including a wall of windows with water views, vineyards, fields, and a pergola overlooking the water. The venue coordinators, particularly Hannah, were highly professional and responsive, answering questions promptly and accommodating requests. Guests enjoyed amenities like boat rides and fire pits and appreciated the option to bring their dogs. Overall, the Whetstone Center received high praise for its beauty, customization options, and helpful staff.

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Google
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Sharon
Sharon D. Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The PERFECT Venue for our Wedding Day!

I am so glad we came across the Whetstone Center for our wedding venue. The land around the venue is gorgeous with so many options to choose from for your wedding ceremony spot. They have a lovely designated ceremony spot on the top of the hill with the lake backdrop and an amazing pergola. We however loved the backdrop near the green and growing vineyard, we were so lucky they had a portable pergola option which we chose and Hannah worked with us greatly to figure all of those logistic out. For us, the vineyard was the absolute best backdrop for our wedding ceremony. Of course it was a bonus that they had the indoor ceremony chapel area in case of rain which we just nearly beat! There’s also plenty of gorgeous outdoor photo backdrops to choose from - from the vineyard, lots of greenery and "nature" around, a driveway encompassed with trees, corn crops on the side of their land, and of course the gorgeous lake on their newly constructed deck! (Lake background was our favorite!)

The inside of the reception venue was AMAZING. We were sold as soon as we walked in to see beautiful red brick and wooden beams, turned the corner and saw the wall of bay windows looking over the lake. We couldn’t have found a more perfect spot. It held all 110 of our guests just fine and still had a great dance floor. We enjoyed having the bar room separate as well. Then having the cornhole boards during cocktail hour was a cool perk too!

Working with Hannah was amazing! I can't say enough good things about her. She was always happy, and helpful. Anytime I would text or email her she responded quickly and with great advice and ideas. I would and DO recommend the Whetstone Center to EVERYONE. So thankful we had the perfect venue for our special day.
Kelsey
Kelsey H. Sent on 01/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most AMAZING Venue in NEO!

The Whetstone is the most beautiful, elegant and fairly priced wedding venue my husband and I came across, not only did we receive the most amazing service from the Coordinator Makenzie, who is by far the most down to Earth, kind hearted person I have ever met! We utilized all three buildings that The Whetstone offers, 1 to get ready in, 1 to get married in and of course one to have our reception in! All three were so beautifully kept and the perfect amount of space! The Reception area is so accommodating with the huge kitchen space for our vendor and a separate bar area, allowing our guests to not feel stuck in one room! The scenery outside is breathtaking, so many opportunities to get pictures that you will cherish for a lifetime! If I did one thing right is was using The Whetstone to host one of the most special days of my life!
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 11/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue!

I first came across this venue 4 years ago when we first got engaged and fell instantly in love. Hannah was so easy to get along with and answered all of our questions(so sad she is leaving!) from the very start of our start to the day of wedding we had butterflies in our stomachs about this venue. The beauty that you get from the venue it’s self to the different spots for photos or having a moment with your spouse after i do, they offer it! A billion and one times I would choose this venue again! If you want to find a venue that allows you to do that. Pick this venue. We can’t wait to have many celebrations here in the future ♥️
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Team

Eva Hotchkiss
Eva Hotchkiss
Whetstone Event Coordinator

Hey, I’m Eva! I will be your main point of contact here at the Whetstone Center. I specialize in the day to day operations of the property and will help you every step of the way during the planning process for your special day. I have a passion for building community and bringing people together to celebrate life’s most memorable moments. I can’t wait to talk with you!

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Behr Photography, LLC Behr Photography, LLC Wedding Photographers

Whetstone Center is a beautiful venue with an intimate feel - perfect for a romantic wedding outdoors or in the chapel. The reception hall is updated throughout and sits right over the Lake for a gorgeous view while celebrating with family and friends. Whetstone is a family-owned business in a quiet area... I highly recommend this charming venue for your next event.

Hide-A-Way Buffalo Grill Hide-A-Way Buffalo Grill Wedding Caterers

Excellent facility to cater out of. Great people to work with.

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