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  • 2015

Williams on the Lake

Up to 315 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up
Maria
Sabrina
Alayna
Ken
Chelsea

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

Williams on the Lake is a banquet hall-style wedding venue located in Medina, Ohio. This unique destination has picturesque waterfront views along with lush outdoor gardens and stylishly classic interiors. It is only a 45-minute drive from downtown Cleveland, making it ideal for locals and out-of-towners alike.

Facilities and Capacity

You and your partner can welcome up to 315 of your nearest and dearest here at Williams on the Lake. The venue itself is divided into two venues, the adjacent Lakeside South or Lakeside East event spaces. In the former, host your perfect ceremony experience in the courtyard or beneath a charming wedding gazebo. The inside of Lakeside South features skylights, a majestic chandelier, and a state-of-the-art audio visual system. A built-in bar rounds off a stellar list of amenities that are guaranteed to make any celebration a huge success. Lakeside East is equally as impressive with its fairytale-like Moon gate ceremony site. Here, guests can gather on a stone patio to watch you and yours exchange vows in an unforgettable display of true love. Indoors, your party is greeted with a similarly classic atmosphere with the addition of a cozy stone fireplace built into a section of the hall.

Services Offered

The management team at Williams on the Lake strives to make your entire experience a streamlined dream from start to finish. You and your party have access to a variety of amenities and services such as the convenient dressing suites for private day-of preparations. Seasoned staff lends a helping hand in setting up and clean up, before and after the wedding. Outside vendors of your choice are welcomed here.

Cuisine

Dining here is an experience all of its own with the assistance of the talented in-house catering team. These experts are more than happy to work closely with you to design a customized menu for your event. From buffets to plated-style serving, the choice is yours. Not only can you look forward to an array of delicious foods, but a diverse selection of beverages as well.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 41 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Alyssa & Kyle's wedding
Alyssa & Kyle
38 photos

FAQ

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?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-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
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16

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
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Catering Services

What catering services do you offer?

Plated
Server(s)

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

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Reviews of Williams on the Lake

Weddingwire
4.9/5 38 reviews
Google
4.6/5 349 reviews
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Chris Sent on 06/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Williams on the Lake was EXCEPTIONAL!

Williams on the Lake was EXCEPTIONAL! From Aly, our wedding coordinator, to Mark and Dave, our Executive Chefs, to Jessica, who kept everyone adequately hydrated (😉), to the rest of the staff, all our needs exceeded expectations. We had a beautiful ceremony out on the courtyard followed by an extraordinary reception in Lakeside South. The food, service and décor were fantastic. We highly recommend Williams on the Lake! Thank you, Aly and Mark!
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Shannon Sent on 05/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Service, Beautiful Lakeside Views

Like a lot of COVID wedding couples, we had to postpone our big wedding celebration from April 2020 to April 2021 — and Williams on the Lake could not have been more helpful or supportive throughout the rescheduling process. Not only that, but the service they provided the day of for both our ceremony and reception was above and beyond. Aly (the owner and our wedding coordinator) was a rockstar at keeping everything moving smoothly behind the scenes throughout the day. I cannot even begin to tell you how many compliments we got on the food — especially the meat carving station. It was delicious. And the lakeside view (which was what sold us on the venue in the first place) and flowering landscape looks just stunning in our pictures and videos from the day. And the various servers and staff were so polite — I think every one of them I interacted with throughout the night extended their congratulations and well wishes and went out of their way to be helpful. Cannot recommend Williams on the Lake highly enough!
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Alyssa Sent on 10/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

9/18/2020 wedding

100% recommend this family run business. Wonderful to work with! They were very flexible when we had to make changes during Covid-19. The staff was very kind and polite. The food was delicious! Our guests are still talking about that evening.
A
Alexandra Sent on 08/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Wedding! Cannot thank them enough!

Everyone at Williams on the Lake worked hard to make our day amazing. The food and decor were wonderful, and there were generous pours at our open bar. My guests loved the outdoor space - and I did too. Aly and her team worked hard to ensure we could have a wedding as close to our original vision during covid as possible... they were able to accommodate us as our original date and number of guests changed. I felt very confidant and secure with my choice of Williams on the Lake; they were major reason why our big day was stress-free and fun. I would highly recommend them to anyone - especially anyone looking for the perfect indoor/outdoor space.
S
Sarah Sent on 07/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding

Andy and his team went above and beyond to make our day perfect. With Covid we weren’t sure if we can go through with our wedding this year. His team ensured our safety and made it perfect and intimate. I can never thank their team enough for being so catering to this unsure time. I would highly recommend this venue. A million times over!!!
Maria
Maria Sent on 12/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

October wedding

Wow!!!!! Williams on the lake was magical. Aly took care of every single detail that you can think of. She made it extremely easy and fun for us and our guests
She knows how to coordinate the expected and the unexpected with such ease that any couple would be lucky to have her and Williams on the lake host their wedding.
The service, the food , the big and little details, they were all exceptional.
My husband and I cannot thank Aly and Williams on the lake enough. It was a masterpiece of event!
Sabrina
Sabrina Sent on 11/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ally made sure everything was perfect!

From the moment I walked in the door, I absolutely fell in love with the venue. It was everything I was looking for with a beautiful deck, beautiful views and elegant interior.

Initially our coordinator was a little lax, not taking notes at our meetings and having a difficult time getting a hold of us. I plan events for work so I made sure to give her detailed notes and step by step instructions for every piece of my reception. The day before my wedding our coordinator got sick and was unable to coordinate my wedding. That's when Ally stepped up. Ally was an absolute godsend.

Ally literally made everything perfect down to how I wanted the napkins folded. She was so professional and her staff was incredible. We had several family members who were handicapped and dinner was buffet style. Ally and her staff made sure to help our handicapped relatives get their food and drinks.

Everyone raved (and are still raving) about the amazing food they had too. Saying it was delicious is an understatement!!! Everyone also loved that the staff walked around with appetizers during cocktail hour. Actually, the food was so good at Williams on the Lake that my husband and I made sure to have all of our photos done so we could enjoy cocktail hour, to visit with our guests but mainly for the amazing appetizers!!

I am so thankful for Ally and the staff at Williams on the Lake for making our wedding reception perfect.
Alayna
Alayna Sent on 09/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful venue and staff

My husband and I got married at Williams on the Lake in August and could not be happier with how everything turned out. We’ve received many compliments on the venue and food. When I started looking for a venue I was looking for somewhere that we could have an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. The overall package from Williams on the Lake was the best of the venues I had gone to see and they had everything I was looking for. The outdoor deck was wonderful as guests could go in and out during cocktail hour and the reception. The staff is very kind and accommodating. Overall we are very satisfied and would highly recommend Williams on the Lake.
Ken
Ken C. Sent on 08/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Courteous and Delicious!

We had a small wedding reception at Williams On The Lake and were most pleased. The courtesy of all the people involved in the planning and the tastings and finally, the event itself were superb. Add in the delicious chicken and all the sides, and it was a great place for a great celebration. Our thanks to them!
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 08/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Can't go wrong with this venue!

Aly and her team are AMAZING! They make dreams happen! They are very flexible and have tons of décor options to choose from, you can even give them your own stuff and they set up everything for you just the way you want it! Aly knows her stuff! She kept everything flowing smoothly the day of the rehearsal and the wedding. Let's talk about the property, IT IS BEAUTIFUL! My pictures are perfect because it's the perfect setting with the lake in the background. The food is EXCELLENT, I had people commenting on it all night. Everything was cooked perfectly with tons of flavor. I didn't talk to one person who wasn't satisfied with the night. I cannot say enough good things about how well they did with my wedding.
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Team

Alyssa and Mark Williams
Alyssa and Mark Williams
Owner

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Glassburn Photography Glassburn Photography Wedding Photographers

Beautiful modern facility with the water right there. Many very scenic backgrounds are available for excellent photo opportunities. Staff is very friendly and eager to please. Have facility for outdoor or indoor ceremony right there. An excellent venue for wedding or party with great food.

Cover Girlz of Northeast Ohio, LLC Cover Girlz of Northeast Ohio, LLC Wedding Rentals

Williams on the Lake is a fantastic venue with an extraordinary staff. Cover Girlz gets to see these fine folks many times through the year. Aly, Jen, Rose and Mark all make you feel part of the Williams Family.

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Williams on the Lake frequently asked questions

Williams on the Lake includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Williams on the Lake includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Williams on the Lake includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Williams on the Lake for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Waterfront
Williams on the Lake offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Williams on the Lake offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Williams on the Lake offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Catering Services
Williams on the Lake is recommended by 98% 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 flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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