The Forest Deck
A wooden deck platform tucked into towering pines. Intimate, organic, and shaded — also home to open-air receptions under bistro lights.
Tailor-Made. Stress Free.
Custom designed weddings · Up to 120 guests · 40 minutes from Cleveland
About the venue
Your day, your way
- 14 hrs
- venue access
- 120
- guests
- 3
- ceremony sites
- 2 hr
- weather-call window
Sugar Lake is a 130-acre estate with a private lake, magnificent oak trees, maple trees, and open meadows. Three distinct ceremony settings to choose from: a wooden deck tucked into the forest, lakeside beneath a majestic oak, or fully indoors by the fire.
Every wedding here is tailor-made, from intimate elopements to all-inclusive celebrations. And our weather plan is unmatched: your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception can all move fully indoors, and we don't make the call until two hours before your ceremony (not the day before).
The Spaces
Where you'll gather
Lakeside Ceremony Site
Vows beneath a majestic oak with the lake behind you — open, romantic, and unmistakably Sugar Lake.
The Sailcloth Tent
A 40x60' sailcloth tent for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and open-air receptions with lounge seating and yard games. Available May–October.
The Reception Hall
Vaulted ceilings, ambient lighting, and a brick fireplace — plus the Fireside indoor ceremony option with full weather protection.
The Reflection Lounge
The bridal suite: a sunlit solarium with four makeup vanities, a velvet-drape photo wall, coffee and mimosa bar, private patio, and private restroom.
The Cigar Lounge
The grooms suite: leather lounge and poker table, whiskey and coffee bar, private balcony, and a private dressing room.
Investment
Pricing, simplified
Venue Rental
from$9,500
Our classic option for up to 120 guests: 14 hours of venue access with a 6-hour event window, every space on the property, and full setup and teardown handled by our team.
Micro Wedding
from$4,000
Everything that makes Sugar Lake special, sized for up to 50 guests (extendable to 100): 10 hours of access with a 5-hour event window, Sunday through Thursday, with the same inclusions as our full rental.
Elopement
from$2,950
A complete elopement, handled: officiant, two hours of photography, bouquet and boutonniere, champagne toast, charcuterie picnic, cutting cake, and a one-night stay in the Arbor House honeymoon cottage.
All taxes and service fees are included in our pricing. No hidden fees.
Ask us anything
Gallery
A closer look
Overnight
Where to Stay
Two ways to stay the night on the property — the Lakeside Cabins and the Arbor House cottage — sleeping 26 across a celebration weekend.
Arbor House
Sleeps 2
A private honeymoon cottage for the two of you — your first night as newlyweds, right on the property.
Lakeside Cabins
Sleeps 24
Four cabins along the water, each sleeping six — up to 24 guests can stay the night, steps from the celebration.
The experience
How it works
Tour
Come walk the property and picture your day — lakeside, forest, or fireside.
Reserve your date
Lock in your date and start planning with our team at your Welcome Session.
Celebrate
We handle setup, teardown, and the weather plan. You enjoy every minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wondering if Sugar Lake Weddings is right for your wedding? Just ask.
What is your guest capacity?
Up to 120 guests. Our sweet spot is 100 and under, and there's no minimum — intimate events are welcome. Off-season weddings (November, December, and April) are capped at 80 guests.
What's included in the venue rental?
14 hours of venue access with a 6-hour event window, our 40x60' sailcloth tent, ceremony chairs, cocktail bistros, reception tables and chairs with linen napkins, bartenders and security, a beverage package (sodas, juices, coffee, lemonade, mixers and more), golf cart, yard games, on-site parking and staff, rehearsal practice, welcome consultation, final walkthrough, table layout, and full setup and teardown of tables and chairs, and cleaning. All taxes and service fees are included.
How does catering work?
Catering is not included in the venue rental — you'll bring in an outside caterer, who must be licensed and insured. We have a preferred caterer list; caterers outside the list incur a $5-per-person fee and meet with us beforehand to align expectations. Typical pricing runs $50–85 per person for buffets and $90–135 per person for plated dinners. All listed pricing includes taxes, fees, service charges, gratuity, and any other associated costs.
Can we bring our own alcohol?
No — alcohol is provided exclusively by Sugar Lake. Bar tiers range from a $15-per-person Mocktail Experience to a $65-per-person Craft Open Bar, with beer-and-wine and open-bar options in between. Non-alcoholic beverages (sodas, juices, coffee, lemonade, and mixers) are already included in your rental.
What happens if it rains?
Everything — ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception — can move fully indoors, including our Fireside indoor ceremony option. And unlike most venues, we don't force the call a day early: the weather decision happens just two hours before your ceremony, and your backup space is included at no extra charge.
How much does a Sugar Lake wedding cost?
2027 venue rental: $10,500 Fridays, $12,500 Saturdays, $9,500 Sundays — off-season (Nov, Dec, April) is $6,500 with an 80-guest cap. All taxes and service fees are included — no hidden fees.
Do you offer all-inclusive packages?
Yes — the Magnolia Collection is our premium package, combining full venue access with month-of coordination, full tent reception setup, in-house décor, elevated tableware, reception and cocktail linens, a DJ, a two-tier cutting cake, the Prelude Pour, and a night in the Arbor House cottage. The full-wedding Magnolia starts at $20,500, and we offer a micro Magnolia for smaller celebrations starting at $12,500. Both are quoted and tailored at your Welcome Session after booking — just ask our virtual planner for the details.
Can guests stay overnight?
Yes — the property sleeps up to 26 guests across our cottage and four cabins (cabins available May–October), and the Arbor House honeymoon cottage features a queen bed, kitchenette, and a private patio with a hot tub. Overnight pricing ranges from $500 to $2,500 depending on your package.
How long do we have the venue?
Full weddings include 14 hours of venue access with a 6-hour event window. Micro weddings include 10 hours of access with a 5-hour event window.
Schedule your visit
Book a tour
Choose a time that suits you — we'll meet you at the lake and walk the grounds together.