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The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon

The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon

Avon, OH
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    Rachel Sent on 11/06/2024
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    The Perfect Wedding Venue that Fit all Our Needs!

    We booked the Emerald Event Center for our August 2024 wedding reception and it was absolutely perfect! From the very beginning, our communication with Shannon was prompt and efficient. She was always quick to answer when we had questions and helped us throughout the entire process - adjusting the venue service offering to fit our needs, creating blueprints of the space until we landed on what we liked best, confirming day-of timeline, setting up our venue space and decor on the wedding day (which was amazing and such a stress relief!!), ensuring cocktail hour / dinner went smoothly and more. She was so easy to work with and truly made our experience amazing.

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    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Rachel and Jim

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the kind words! It was a pleasure planning your big day with you both!
    We are so glad everyone enjoyed and you had any amazing experience.

    Shannon
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    Sam E. Sent on 10/15/2024
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    Wedding of your dreams

    Oh my goodness!!! If you are considering the Emerald Event Center for your wedding, DO IT! We just got married on 10.12.2024 and I only have amazing things to say. The EEC staff was spectacular, responsive, and professional. They answered any questions from me or my guests. The food was PHENOMENAL. Multiple guests told us that this was the BEST food they had ever had at a wedding. The staff decorated the space exactly how I wanted and checked with me ahead of time to make sure it was all correct. The lighting in the ballroom is completely spectacular. I knew it would be cool but was absolutely blown away when the multicolored lights came on and dancing started....

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Samantha,

    Thank you so much for the amazing review! We are so happy you choose to have your reception at the Emerald. We love exceeding expectations!

    Shannon
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    Ron S. Sent on 10/09/2024
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    A Night to Remember!

    Shannon and the entire EEC staff were professional, courteous, flexible, and made for an extraordinary wedding and reception for us, our family, and friends. Accomodations, food, and drinks were outstanding as we received nothing but accolades for the venue. Special kudos go to the bartender for the evening. He received rave reviews for his drink mixology and service with flair. EEC should be very proud of the team and we highly recommend for any event! Thank you, everyone!

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Hi Ron and Chris,

    Thank you for hosting your wedding with us and the kind words! We are glad everyone had a great time and you had an extraordinary wedding.
    Shannon
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    Claire Sent on 06/30/2024
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    Just Amazing

    We couldn't of asked for a better venue for our wedding reception! From the start of planning to the very day everything was PERFECT! Shannon was great and answered all questions and was great with communicating. The food was outstanding. This was the best day of our life and it was absolutely perfect. The staff was great with setting up and clearing plates and what not through the night. Everyone was so nice and helpful through it all. Would recommend to anyone.
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    Annie Sent on 08/28/2023
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    A dream venue

    We worked with Shannon Besenfelder for our wedding on July 29th and could not have been more impressed. From the moment we toured the venue all the way to the reception, Shannon was in constant contact and made us feel totally confident.

    We wanted a venue that didn't require any setup on our part. Emerald was perfect because I was able to drop off all of the centerpieces, table cards, etc. and all we had to do was get married and enjoy the evening. The room looked even more gorgeous than we anticipated!

    I wish I could get married again simply to work with Shannon. You can tell she loves what she does. Shannon made wedding planning...

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Hi Annie!
    Thank you for the kind words. Your dress was amazing! Timeless, classic elegance! Your choices and planning for your reception really came together. We are so happy that you and your guests had an amazing time! Thank you again!
    Shannon
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    Julia Sent on 08/11/2023
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    Amazing Vendor Experience at Emerald Event Center!

    We can't say enough wonderful things about hosting our wedding at the Emerald Event Center. Shannon and her team were amazing to work with. From our initial consultation meeting, we really felt that Shannon cared about providing a unique and positive experience. She was always responsive and timely in her communications and quick to answer any questions we had. We have continued to receive many compliments from our guests about the reception. The food, catered in-house, was the best wedding food we've ever had. The hotel connected to the reception space was especially convenient for our large number of out-of-town guests with a very reasonable hotel block price. The venue staff did an excellent job setting up the venue...

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Julia!
    Thank you! I loved working with you on your special day! Your vision really came to life! Congratulations again.
    Shannon
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    Elizabeth Sent on 06/27/2023
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    Elizabeth and Joel's Wedding Day

    Beautiful venue; wedding cake and bridal suite included in price; fabulous food and service. Excellent staff. This place made wedding dreams come true!

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Thank you again for your great review! All the planning came together! The room looked amazing and Elizabeth you looked beautiful in your dress! Thank you for letting us be apart of your special day!
    Shannon
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    Courtney Sent on 06/07/2023
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    Great venue, excellent food, top notch staff!

    Where to even begin? Our May wedding at Emerald Event Center was absolutely perfect. The staff, ESPECIALLY Shannon, was so amazing to work with. Shannon was incredible -- she would respond immediately to any questions, talk through anything you need, and made us feel so special on our wedding day. And the food/bar, wow! I have rarely ever been to a wedding that I said "wow this food is amazing"... ALL of our guests raved about our food, including my husband and I. When you go for a food tasting, they set it up for you like the tables will be set for the wedding which makes you feel valued and special. The cake is included from Top Tier...

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Courtney! Wow! Thank you so much for these kind words! You made my day. We are so happy that you and your guests had an amazing time! We always want to exceed our clients' expectations! It has been a wonderful 2 years of planning with you for your big day! I can wait to see all the photos!
    Shannon
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    Allison Sent on 05/30/2023
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    Easy and Helpful

    Shannon was AWESOME! My event went off so well. The hotel held our decorartions and even our marriage contract the day before. One stop shop. They cleaned up everything afterward and put our decorations in front of our suite so we could easily take it home. The food was GREAT! So many compliments. The room looked beautiful! 10/10

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Hi Allison!

    Thank you for your kind words and great review! We had a great time planning your wedding! We are happy that everyone loved the food and had a great time!
    Shannon
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    Kali Sent on 09/22/2022
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    Best experience

    Shannon the wedding coordinator is amazing. This venue does it all sets up takes down, catering, cake, decorations, hotel suits. If you want a stress free wedding this is the place they were there all day day of to help with anything! Amazing!!

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Kali!
    Thank you for your Kind Review! We are glad your wedding went Amazing! You looked beautiful and your vision for the space really came to life!
    Shannon
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    Alicia Sent on 07/07/2022
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    Incredible, must hire!

    Super simply put, you will not get anymore bang for your buck anywhere else. The Emerald Event Center is beautiful, clean, new, and attentive. They handle nearly everything and make sure the logistics are taken care of, even on rehearsal day. I’ve heard so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how delicious dinner tasted. I could not be more grateful for everything the team took care of here.

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Alicia!
    Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you and your guests enjoyed your big day! It was a pleasure planning with you.
    -The Emerald Event Center Team
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    Melissa Sent on 12/30/2020
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    Better Then I Imagined

    The people at E.E.C. were incredibly friendly and helpful. They were also very accommodating, as we had a "Covid" wedding and constantly had to make changes. We requested a Vegetarian only menu. The Chef came up with a unique (& fabulous) menu. Shannon, our coordinator took care of everything on our wedding day. I didn't have to worry about setting up a single decoration. She made it beautiful and exactly how I envisioned. We initially thought we didn't want a "hotel" for our venue. But I am so glad we went this route. Neither the ceremony or reception rooms, had a hotel/conference room feel. And the convenience of having our honeymoon suite 50 yards away, couldn't be beat!

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Melissa, Thank you for the kind words. We are glad we were able to make your wedding day a dream come true! Congratulations again!!
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    Mackenzie Sent on 08/08/2019
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    Wedding of my dreams!

    I can’t say enough amazing things about the Emerald room and our event planner Shannon! Everything I could ever imagine was put into place to make my wedding exactly how I envisioned it to be. It was so nice to have Shannon help with honestly everything, she gave great input and recommendations, helped with the set up of both our ceremony and reception, and overall put my mind at ease that she could handle anything brought upon her. The venue is beautiful, providing literally everything you could think of to make a perfect wedding. The food was awesome, the staff was attentive and helpful, and ever wish within reason was granted. If you want to have a beautiful wedding with a great supportive staff that provides everything you need then book your wedding with the Emerald Event Center!

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Mackenzie and Kevin,

    Thank you both again for hosting your beautiful ceremony and reception with us! It was an honor to be a part of your special day.
    You both were so fun to work with and plan your dream wedding!
    Cheers to a lifetime of happiness

    Shannon
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    Alisia Sent on 10/27/2017
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    We recently hosted our wedding reception at Emerald and I cannot express how amazing everything was.From the moment we stopped in the see the location everything was a breeze. The entire staff was so easy to work with throughout the planning process. Shannon made sure to keep everything on track and checked in with me often. Every guest raved about how gorgeous our reception was, how amazing the service was and how absolutely delicious the food was. The food was cooked to perfection. Every staff member was extremely courteous and polite. If there was a spill on the dance floor, a staff member was near by to clean it up. Any last minute changes were quickly changed by Shannon's amazing staff. Our reception was absolutely perfect!! Thank you so much to Emerald for the reception of our dreams!
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    Audrey Sent on 09/09/2024
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    Perfect Wedding Day

    Myself, my husband, and my guests had an absolute blast at our wedding here! It was so nice to be able to have our guests since a lot of them were from out of town not worry about transportation to and from reception and could just walk up to their rooms if need be! The planning process with Shannon was well organized, I knew we were in great hands and Shannon would be there to answer any questions. When I had ideas of what I wanted to do (as long as they were reasonable) Shannon made them happen! It was so nice too that our package included tablecloths/linens, our cake provided by Top Tier Cakes, and everything the party...

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Audrey,

    Thank you for the great review! All your plans and vision really came together. We are so happy you and your guests enjoyed your big day.
    Thanks again!
    Shannon
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    Catherine Sent on 11/13/2023
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    A perfect day

    Shannon Besenfelder and the staff at the Emerald Event Center were unbelievably professional, efficient, accommodating, and kind. We had the best day of our lives! They thought of everything from putting champagne and chocolates in our wedding night suite to making sure all of the small details were taken care of. Our reception ran unbelievably smoothly! I would highly recommend the Emerald Event Center!

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Catherine and David! Thank you for the kind words. All your planning really came together for your big day. You and your reception room looked beautiful. Thank you for letting me and the staff be a small part of your special day.
    Shannon
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    Maura Sent on 10/09/2023
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    Beautiful Wedding Venue

    The staff was wonderful, everything ran smoothly and all our needs were meet! Beautiful venue to get married at, highly recommend!

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Maura Jeanne,

    Thank you for the great review! We are glad that your experience was an amazing one.
    Shannon
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    Megan Sent on 09/03/2023
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    Amazing, detail-oriented, all-in-one place!

    We had the most amazing experience with Emerald Event center!! Shannon is an expert communicator. She was very responsive and handled every detail exactly as we requested. The price was a great deal; it included a fantastic full bar, linens, delicious food throughout the whole night, and our cake. When we arrived after our off-site ceremony, the room was more beautiful than we imagined. She took the time to get everything set up exactly as we requested. The evening flowed so smoothly thanks to a very attentive staff. A server even approached me after the reception ended to ask if I wanted my glass of wine back- I had set it down while dancing and she kept track! The...

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Hi Megan!
    Thank you so much! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time!
    It has been a pleasure planning with you for your big day!
    Shannon
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    Connor Sent on 08/18/2023
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    Elegant and perfecty coordinated reception venue!

    Emerald Event Center was the perfect place for our wedding reception! Shannon is an excellent communicator and was attentive to every detail of our big day. We loved having every linens, decor, cake, and delicious food all included with our package. The venue was absolutely beautiful. The attached hotel was a huge bonus and really became a central hub for our family and friends all weekend long. Thank you to Emerald and their amazing staff for such a great experience and a perfect wedding reception!

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Connor and Megan!

    Thank you for your great review! I am so glad we exceed your expectations, and you had a perfect day!
    Thanks again!
    Shannon
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    Nicole Sent on 11/09/2022
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    The Emerald Event Center created the most special day for us!

    We had the absolute best experience working with the Emerald Event Center and their staff. They were attentive, organized and the food was absolutely amazing. I cannot thank them enough for making our wedding the best day ever!

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Nicole! Thank you! We are glad you and your guests had an AMAZING TIME! Cheers to a lifetime of love and happiness!
    Shannon
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    Excellent Staff

    Shannon and the rest of the staff were very helpful and accommodating. My son's wedding went off without a hitch. The staff were very professional able work with us.

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Teresa,
    Thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure planning with you all for your son's big day!

    Shannon
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    Fabulous! Loved it!

    Shannon was amazing! She was so helpful through every part of planning and right there on the day-of! Everyone had a fabulous time, and I didn’t have to worry about anything. I can’t recommend her highly enough!! She took care of all my out of town guests at the hotel, and arranged a lovely breakfast for everyone on the morning after.

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Maddy!

    Thank you! I am so glad you and your guests enjoyed, and we exceeded your expectations! It was a pleasure planning with you to make your dream day come true.

    Shannon
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    Wendy Sent on 09/28/2022
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    Mr. And Mrs. Terry Dillinger

    Shanon was a pleasure to work with at a time that is very stressful. She was always available for any questions or concerns we had and was willing to answer or help solve the problem. She also had great suggestions.

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Wendy, Thank you! It was a pleasuring planning your big day with you both! I am glad you and your guests enjoyed the evening at the Emerald Event Center!

    Shannon
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    Corinne Sent on 08/29/2022
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    An absolutely perfect day!!

    My husband and I began researching venues to host our wedding last year. We happened to come across Emerald Event Center and decided to make an appointment. We were immediately blown away by the venue, location, hotel amenities, and how knowledgeable Shannon was. Upon booking our date for 8/27/22, we had no idea that we were making the absolute best decision! Shannon was phenomenal at answering phone calls and e-mails. She truly went above and beyond with everything from start to finish! On our wedding weekend, the staff were all so kind and helpful to us! Everything was more than we could have ever asked for or dreamed of! From the food to the small details everything was the...

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Corinne,
    Thank you for the great review! It truly was a pleasure planning your special day with you! Your colors and wedding vision for your reception really made the room look romantic and elegant! We are so happy you and your guests had a great time!
    -Shannon
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    Reanna Sent on 08/24/2022
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    Best day ever

    Shannon helped to make our day amazing and went above and beyond. The veggie dish was “best vegetarian option I’ve ever had at a wedding” and the bar staff were prepared.

    The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland/Avon's reply:

    Reanna! Thank you for your great review! Chef Chris makes the tastiest Vegetarian pasta! We are glad you and your guests enjoyed the night!
    Shannon
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