Sugar Lake Lodge Reviews

Sugar Lake lodge made mine and my husband’s dreams come true! Nadine and her team do a wonderful job planning, organizing, decorating and timing every tiny detail. All of our guests had nothing but positive things to say about the venue. The property is gorgeous which allows for all of their wonderful ceremony space options. Nadine’s help in planning led to a very stress free engagement. They can truly accomplish any aesthetic beautifully.

The bridal party rooms and honeymoon suite are amazing and the coordinators handle everything. A cigar lounge, mimosas and coffee were all set up with personalized details the morning of the wedding. Everyone that worked the day of our wedding was so kind, one of the ladies even sewed a button back onto my husbands tux for him.

Any bride/groom to be would have their dreams come true at Sugar Lake Lodge! Thank you so much you all are amazing!

The entire team was a dream to work alongside with! Nadine was an absolute gem to work with and I’d work with her and the team every single time! The communication was top notch, the attention to detail was top notch and the genuine feeling of trust and love was also TOP NOTCH! I couldn’t be happier with their execution - you must book with them if you want that extra mile! You NEED this team, not want, you NEED their expertise!

I don't even know if I can explain enough how wonderful everything was about our experience with Sugar Lake Lodge. Nadine and Steve were fantastic to work with. Steve was our officiant and Nadine was was our planner and they both get 5/5 stars. Of all the searching we did for a venue and to think we ALMOST went with a different one. I found Sugar Lake Lodge and at the last minute before booking I decided to just see it for the heck of it. All we had to do was pull in the drive before we got to the Lodge for our meeting and we KNEW this was the place for us. We had a personal hiccup and postponed our wedding and Steve was sooo understanding and even offered services if we needed anything. Steve was our Officiant and I couldn't have asked for a better one. Our ceremony was a little different but he was terrific. I wasn't sure I wanted to spend the money to have a wedding coordinator but I'm so glad I did. Nadine was fabulous and had suggestions that were perfect. At one point close to the wedding day I was having an issue with the person that was to do my flowers and Nadine was ready to dig in and see if she could help. Heidi was on top of everything the day of and was very attentive. She even made sure that my Husbands elderly father didn't need anything throughout the day. She set everything up and was perfect. We had gotten LOTS of compliments from how beautiful the venue was to how Heidi was made everything run smoothly. We wanted to get married by the big tree at the lake but the weather wasn't cooperating. Steve made sure that when there was a break in the weather he got us out to get the pictures we were hoping to get outside. I didn't catch her name but the bartender was absolutely amazing as well.

I cannot say enough about this venue. If you have ANY doubts, forget them. This place was more than what I wanted to spend but it was so worth it. Book your wedding with Sugar Lake Lodge!

I need to start off by saying that Sugar Lake Lodge gave my husband and I the absolute wedding of our dreams! It is exactly 3 months later and I am still wrapping my head around how unbelievably beautiful and perfect everything was for us! My husband and I were engaged on October 31, 2021 and by November 1st we had a stack of 10 venues to look at. Sugar Lake stood out to us the most and it was the first one we wanted to see! By November 6th, only 6 days after our engagement, and one venue visit we were booked with Sugar Lake! It was the best decision we could have ever made! When we sat down with Nadine and Steve after touring the venue we just knew immediately it was it for us. Other options were not even a thought after stepping foot on Sugar Lake. Nadine, the event planner, is so unbelievably creative and took our vision to heart and made it a true reality. She was attentive and patient and always supportive and understanding of our needs. She told us on the first day that she wanted us to experience as little stress as possible and that she would make our day so special. We took a leap and trusted her completely and my goodness she did not disappoint! It is so evident that she puts her everything into her work and wholeheartedly means it. My husband and I had no doubts in her abilities and were so pleased with what she did for us! Her and her assistants were meticulous in their work and truly, the amount of compliments we received from guests was astounding! It’s one thing to love everything yourselves but for it to be 3 months later and your guests are still talking about it says something.

I think it’s important for every bride to know that Nadine genuinely wants you both to be as stress free as possible. I loved how the packaging was set up and so many things were taken care of! Even down to their preferred vendors who also did amazing work for us! Looking back I really do not think I could have made my wedding exactly how I wanted without Nadine’s help. No way between work and life could it have been done for me. I am so beyond grateful my husband found Sugar Lake and we were blessed with such a wonderful experience all around. If you’re looking for as little stress as possible, Sugar Lake is the way to go! I think it’s important to know that I struggle with anxiety in general and Nadine honestly put me so much at ease and that is so important to me.

My Husband and I also had the pleasure of having Steve, the owner, as our officiant. Steve did a wonderful job and really was able to personalize the ceremony for us which was so special and meaningful to us! Steve also helped coordinate the day and was there whenever you needed him. Steve and Nadine make such an incredible team!

It truly took me so long to write this review partly because of my hectic life schedule but also because I wanted to make sure I could convey everything in writing that I wanted to. And honestly as I sit here and do this, I’m finding I still can’t finds the words to do our experience justice.

For most, your wedding day is one of the most momentous days of your life. We all have dreams of what it will look like and have high hopes for the absolute best. To make it simple, Our wedding on November 5, 2022 was above and beyond what we have ever dreamed it could be. Our hopes and expectations were more than met and we were truly blown out of the water. We will forever look back fondly on this day and be so unbelievably grateful for Nadine & Steve.

First of all this venue is amazingly beautiful, both inside and out. We knew immediately at the first tour that this is where we wanted to be. This place has character and style. Between the gorgeous lodge and stunning grounds there is no shortage of places for whatever ceremony and/or reception you had in mind.
Nadine was an absolute joy to work with and we are so glad we added her services as coordinator on to our package. She and her assistant made the day seamless. Everything from set up, to coordinating vendors, to the clean up was completely taken care of.
We had originally planned a ceremony by the lake with reception inside the lodge to follow. The weather was not cooperative as it had been raining the previous 24 hours. Nadine and her team let me wait until the last possible minute to make the decision to move the ceremony inside. They did such a flawless job of decorating and setting up the side room you never would have know it wasn't the plan all along.
The bridal suite is stunning. We did not take advantage of staying overnight but it was a fabulous room for me and my girls to get ready in.
I can't praise this venue and staff enough for how well they helped us have a fantastic wedding.

Sugar Lake Lodge is nestled into Painesville across the street from Hidden Lakes Metroparks. They have a lake of their own with a dock and a gorgeous lakeside ceremony space. My cousin was recently married here and it was just an incredible day for him! Everything was so fun and there was always something to do. The staff was so welcoming and helpful when I needed them. If I lived closer I would definitely choose Sugar Lake as my wedding venue!

My daughter recently was married at Sugar Lake Lodge. From the moment I stepped inside the lodge I could feel how gorgeous her wedding would be. We were greeted by staff who took us to our getting ready suite. Coffee, mimosas, and snacks were all set up and waiting for us. After getting ready and it was time to go, we head over to the lake for the ceremony. A short drive on an air conditioned passenger bus and we were there! The ceremony space was gorgeous!! From the rugs lining the isle way, the dried petal bar to toss at the happy couple, the beautiful antique tables and chairs used in the space. This is a fairytale wedding! Her wedding planner Nadine always made sure everything went smoothly and made sure I didn’t need anything at all times. The perfect day!

My now wife and I chose Sugar Lake Lodge for our wedding. I really liked the idea of being able to camp out together with friends and family after my wedding and Sugar Lake Lodge supplies cabins that accommodate up to 40 guests! We had an afterparty with about 15 friends and family members and it was great to sit around a fire after a long day. Nadine and Cailin were amazing. Our day ran smoothly and we had no issues. Our day was as perfect as we could have hoped.

When I seen my wedding planner sprinting across the property to get my vows that I forgot, I knew I chose the right venue.
Honestly, that’s a lie. I knew from the moment stepping inside that I chose the right venue. Sugar Lake Lodge is gorgeous, rustic, elegant, outdoorsy, elevated, vintage, honestly whatever you would like it to be, it will and can be!
Sugar Lake Lodge has package deals. My now Husband and I went with the diamond package. This made wedding planning so so easy! Our wedding coordinator nadine set us up with the best of the best vendors. If we ever had any issues with any (our first photographer was somewhat unresponsive) she is quick to supply you with a new contact. Even vendors that you choose outside of the package nadine will still contact them for you so you have absolutely no care in the world. The weeks leading up to my wedding were stress free! Nadine allowed me to email her or text her with any questions and was quick to respond with an answer. The day of our wedding, my husband our wedding party and parents wanted for nothing. Nadine and her assistants Cailin and Heidi were there to get us anything we needed. They were our personal servers throughout the night and would come to us so we never had to wait in line at the bar we could stay on the dance floor. At the end of the night we had special touches waiting in our honeymoon suite on property from the staff. I felt like a princess! As we were talking about our day. We both agreed there would be nothing we would change about our day. If you want a stress free wedding, choose Sugar Lake Lodge. You will be in excellent hands with Nadine.

This past weekend I had the privilege to visit a friend for her wedding at Sugar Lake Lodge! I just had to come here to say how gorgeous and nice all of the staff was to my girlfriend and I. The food drinks and dancing were amazing in this beautiful venue! Thanks for hosting our friends. Congrats Jesse and Brittny!

I could not have asked for a more perfect experience. Don't even question hiring Nadine, JUST DO IT! Her and her team went above and beyond to make sure my day was perfect and stress free. All the details were amazing and the honeymoon suite was a bonus along with the guest cabins. Worth every penny!

I had a friend get married here over the summer and I was honestly blown away by the attention to detail and amount of care that the staff was putting into the event. I've been in a lot of weddings and I've never seen one go off this smoothly. The location was stunning too. Definitely felt like a fairy tale day for my friends. All of the vendors were also extremely friendly and helpful. Just want to say to Nadine and all of the staff at Sugar Lake - thank you for taking such good care of my friends and their family! If I could give 10 stars I would.

Attended a wedding in the fall for my niece and the whole event was just stunning. The lake view ceremony was so romantic and lovely. Such beautiful scenery at the. lake. The lodge was a really unique rustic/industrial building. The decor and vibe had a very elegant feel and everyone really enjoyed the evening. I watched my niece get ready for her day and the room they had for the girls was absolutely perfect. It was an extremely fun wedding and my niece was able to relax and really savor her wedding day thanks to the entire staff at Sugar Lake Lodge!

My husband and I got married here on December 11, 2021 and couldn't be happier. We fell in love with Sugar Lake Lodge the moment we saw it online, and confirmed it with an in person tour. It is absolutely GORGEOUS! And even better than the looks was the staff. Steve and Nadine were just the best people to work with. They truly made our dreams come true without adding a whole lot of work or stress on our parts. They are professional, sweet as can be, generous, and very accommodating. If I could go back and do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. If you go with Sugar Lake Lodge for your special day, you won't be disappointed.

Staff wonderful fast receptive venue wonderful wooded and beautiful

I had my wedding here and it was AMAZING!! Everything was perfect from the moment we got there for our first visit down to the morning after the big day. Shout out to Nadine for being such a GREAT wedding planner! She took all of the stress away, had amazing ideas and helpful tips for the wedding. She really did go above and beyond anything we could ask for! I would recommend Sugar Lake Lodge/Hiring Nadine as the wedding planner 100%!!!

I had my wedding here in October and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue! Absolutely beautiful and everything went flawlessly thanks to Nadine! She was absolutely terrific and made sure everything was exactly how we wanted it! So happy and would recommend this venue 100%

So my husband and I decided to get married this year. So I started planning on March of 2021 and we were married by August 2021!!! With the few months we had to plan. We went and looked at sugar lake lodge and fell in love with it!!! The coordinator was there for every question I had, helped me with ideas, called and texted me when I needed to know something!!! The venue was set up how I imagined it, all well planned by my coordinator.... I loved it and enjoyed myself so much!!! They are very kind amazing people and their venue is so beautiful!!! I recommend to everyone I know thinking about marriage!!! The location is great as well. Go check them out you won't regret it!!!

We booked with this venue for August 2021 and couldn’t have been more happy to do so! A beautiful and scenic lot for a wedding with multiple location options for the ceremony. This venue had a unique, rustic look and the neutral decor helped us A LOT. We especially loved working with Nadine who is a wedding coordinator at this venue. We hired her for our day of and know the wedding would not have been so perfect without her! We also rented the summer camp cabins for the night for friends and family.

My wife and I tied the knot at this incredible venue earlier this month. Sugar Lake Lodge is set on a beautiful property in Leroy Township. Our ceremony was held out by the lake. There's a large oak tree that provided shade for the wedding party. An old barn nearby gave the day a nice rustic feel.

We had our reception in the lodge itself which is a short walk from the lake. The lodge offers the same rustic feel but is updated where it matters. There was ample space for the wedding party to get ready. A split hall for dinner and dance floor offered a nice dynamic for all guests.

Nadine coordinated the wedding up to and on the big day. She went above and beyond, tailoring every little detail to our particular taste. She was so reassuring and helpful. We couldn't have done it without her!

Beautiful venue. Was exactly what we wanted. Would recommend!!!

The venue is stunning, the owners are wonderful and Nadine (wedding planner) is the absolute best. I cannot imagine a more wonderful place. Our daughter’s wedding was perfect. Nadine truly made the experience stress free and we marveled at her expertise. Guests loved sitting in the atriums and covered porches, under a white tent with wicker furniture and those who wanted to stay inside, the beautiful fireplaces and overall ambiance. It’s a magical place😊

We had our wedding here on 4/9/21 and let me tell you, you will not be disappointed if you book them! Affordable, BYOB, beautiful, and THE best wedding coordinator we could have asked for. We had to reschedule our wedding from 2020 to a new venue, and when we found Sugar Lake Lodge it was such a huge relief. Nadine and Stephen were wonderful to work with and made the process of switching venues and organizing everything last minute so easy. Nadine has such an eye for decorating and is creative too! She helped us keep our sanity while figuring out what we wanted to do with decorations, floor plans, etc. Communication was spot-on and she was always quick to reply. Her ideas for a champagne wall as our place card holder table (highly recommend!) , table design, and even organizing all of our guests after the ceremony to take a huge group photo outside so they could flip the ceremony space for cocktail hour were great. Not only do we have a huge group photo now but everyone was impressed with how quickly they switched everything around (less than 3 minutes!) Besides being super organized, Nadine is also one of the kindest people I have met. She will make you feel like you are the only wedding she is planning/organizing, and when the day comes, you will be able to full relax. She calls ALL of the vendors the week of the wedding and confirms deliveries etc. Each of our vendors were highly impressed with how organized she was, and how great she was to work with. The morning of she had a mimosa bar ready for us, and was there ALL DAY in case we needed anything. Truly, I can't say enough about Sugar Lake Lodge and Nadine and Stephen. They are SO worth setting up a meeting with and seeing how they can help your wedding day dream come true!

Highly recommend this venue for any event!