Glidden House Historic Indoor and Outdoor Venue
Allie Chapple
EVENTS DIRECTOR
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Glidden House is a beautiful wedding venue located in Cleveland, OH. Built in 1910, this French Gothic mansion operates as a boutique hotel and romantic wedding venue. It features stately event spaces, sprawling grounds, and luxurious guest accommodations, providing everything needed to host an unforgettable celebration.
Glidden House is home to various indoor and outdoor event spaces to accommodate every phase of your wedding day. You can host an unforgettable outdoor ceremony in the spectacular gardens, surrounded by leafy trees, greenery, and the home's original gazebo. After you exchange vows, you and your guests can celebrate your forever union in the Juniper Room, a 2,600-square-foot event space. It features a grand chandelier, French doors, and hardwood floors, providing an elegant yet versatile space that can be decorated to suit your vision. This room can accommodate up to 150 guests for an unforgettable evening of dinner and dancing. At the night's end, you and your guests can retire to the comfortable suites for an overnight stay.
The Glidden House team aims to provide everything needed to host the celebration of your dreams. Their staff will assist you throughout the planning process. Their exclusive catering partners can provide delicious food tailored to your tastes and specifications. The beautiful grounds offer ample opportunities for incredible photographs, and the Glidden House team will ensure you and your photographer avail of all the best indoor and outdoor backdrops.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$4,000
Ceremony:
$2,000
Bar services:
$55 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Dec.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Allie Chapple
Events Director
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.027 reviews
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The Glidden House consistently receives glowing reviews for hosting beautiful and seamless weddings. Many reviewers praise the attentive and professional staff, particularly highlighting coordinators such as Allie, Allison, and Jennifer for going above and beyond to make each event perfect. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor options, with guests appreciating the included amenities like in-house catering and complimentary bridal suites. Couples express gratitude for the stress-free planning process, stunning venue spaces, and the special memories created at the Glidden House, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings.Review photos
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Jackie J
5.0
1/10/2025
We are so happy that we booked the Glidden House for our wedding last September as it exceeded our expectation. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and was exactly how my husband and I envisioned.
The venue coordinators we worked with were wonderful throughout the process and answered any and all of our questions in a professional and timely manner. Allie and her team were extremely helpful during our final venue/catering walk through, rehearsal, and wedding day to ensure that everything ran smoothly.
The Glidden House also has a list of required caters which is beneficial as they work with another frequently. We chose Driftwood Catering for our food, cake, and flowers. They did a wonderful job as well. Additionally, the Glidden House has both in-house bartenders and valet plus they offer a beautiful night of bridal suite that you can book the night before to get ready in.
We love that we will be able to continue to visit the Glidden House and even book a staycation in the future. The Glidden House will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Amber G
5.0
12/06/2024
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Glidden House on October 18th. It was absolutely perfect. I cannot recommend them enough and I absolutely loved the planning process because they take the guesswork out of everything. We had an absolutely seamless ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The bartenders were amazing and we were able to choose two signature drinks. We used Driftwood for our caterer and they were just perfect. Allie and her team went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. We had our absolute dream wedding and there is so much included with the package that we didn't expect! I would recommend Glidden House to any couple getting married! It's such a beautiful but welcoming space. All of our guests were just blown away.
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Emily M
5.0
10/25/2024
We had an incredible experience with the entire team at the Glidden House. Our ceremony and reception both took place there on October 31. The staff was incredibly welcoming, Allison and the rest of the coordination team were so on top of every detail, and the day was simply perfect. They had two beautiful venue options (one for inside, one for outside), and though we went with outdoors, they would have been ready to quickly pivot inside had it rained that day. My husband and I live out of state in California, and the venue team went above and beyond to ensure that we were well taken care of, even going so far as to schedule a Zoom walkthrough of the space with us a couple weeks before to answer any questions or concerns. Even after the weekend was over they continued to be so helpful in helping ship back items that were left there (photo frames, etc). All in all we had a flawless, beautiful experience with the Glidden House and I would absolutely recommend the venue to anyone!
Josephine D
5.0
6/24/2024
We used a block of rooms at the Glidden House for our April 2024 wedding at the Cleveland History Center right down the road. With the iconic decor, cozy rooms, convenient location, legendary breakfast, and excellent logistical support from the management and staff, we were unsurprised when every room in our block was booked right up. Our communication point person, Geneva, went above and beyond to help us out in planning and coordination.
Jen A
5.0
10/07/2023
We had our September 2023 wedding at the Glidden House, and it was the most magical venue for the most perfect day. Jennifer and Allyson were an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process, and made planning a breeze. They truly go above and beyond as event coordinators, and I am so thankful for their help and knowledge. They also set up all of our decor beautifully and made our vision come to life. It was just so perfect and I wish I could relive that day over and over again.
The Glidden House itself was the most ideal setting for our wedding-- we had the ceremony outside, the cocktail hour on the patio, and the reception in the Juniper Room. It was a one-stop shop, and you have access to all of these spaces as part of your package. We had 75 guests, which was very comfortable for this venue. The bar package was also excellent. We received so many compliments from our guests about the venue, and even that it was "the best wedding they've ever been to"... that's pretty awesome.
The other very special thing about the Glidden House is that as a Clevelander, I can always come back and stay as a hotel guest-- and that is exactly what my husband and I plan to do for every anniversary. We now have this new special place that we can revisit and those magical memories will always live on. Not many venues can offer you the chance to come back for a romantic getaway, just saying.
BOOK THE GLIDDEN HOUSE!! Your will NOT regret it!!!
Molly F
5.0
5/09/2023
We absolutely loved having our wedding at The Glidden House. It was such a beautiful, intimate, and elegant setting. We could not have been more pleased with the entire experience from start to finish. Jaime, the event coordinator was always accessible for questions or guidance. She helped our make our wedding ceremony and reception seamless and unforgettable.
Anonymous A
4.0
1/30/2023
Glidden House was a beautiful, picture perfect wedding venue. The gorgeous mansion as the backdrop during the ceremony, and cocktail hour patio were the highlights. Jen was especially such a pleasure to work with.
However, after booking the venue, the events team suddenly became difficult to communicate with. We had a few frustrations due to the venue being a small, boutique hotel, sometimes lacking the level of customer service you get with a bigger hotel brand or event space.
Kinsey R
5.0
12/14/2022
PERFECT does not even begin to describe it. Our very small wedding (28 guests total) was held in the mansion rooms. Jennifer was there every single step of the way, and took care of every single detail. From the moment I woke up to the moment I went to bed, my wedding day was COMPLETELY stress-free! We loved the gorgeous mansion rooms, and the Christmas decorations were a HUGE bonus for us! We also stayed two nights in the Mary Grasseli Glidden suite, which was spacious and very beautiful. Several guests told us that it was far and away the best wedding they have ever attended.
Kaitlin S
5.0
9/27/2022
Glidden House was the perfect wedding venue for us and their staff is so easy to work with. Everything ran smoothly on our wedding day thanks to the event coordinator, Jennifer.
Cara R
5.0
8/04/2022
As soon as we visited Glidden House, we knew it was the place we wanted to start our "forever." Yes, the location was great for us and we loved the ambiance and beauty of the hotel. The real gem is the staff! Carrie and Jen are AMAZING coordinators. My husband and I planned everything without the help of a professional planner and those two made it so easy! They have lists of preferred vendors, can give recommendations for out of town guests, are very responsive, and did ALL of the day-of coordination. They made us feel like there were really no stupid questions and we knew exactly what was going on each step of the way. Polite, punctual, calm, and collected which is what every couple needs on their wedding day!
Ally Z
5.0
6/15/2022
We had the best time working with Glidden House. The coordinators were so helpful and their expertise was much appreciated. The venue is absolutely beautiful—unique, historic, light-filled, and elegant—and we loved having our ceremony outside. Many of our guests stayed here, as well, and were so happy with the hotel accommodations. Can’t recommend this venue highly enough!! Our wedding was a dream in this stunning space.
Nicole M
5.0
4/27/2022
I had my dream wedding ceremony and reception at the Glidden House. I have nothing but good things to say about the event coordinators and the other hotel staff. The entire venue was set up exactly how I wanted and it looked just like my dream wedding. Both the outside and inside ceremony/reception spaces are naturally stunning. The Glidden House provides a complimentary suite for the bride and groom on the wedding night. They also provide a valet for your guests! The fact that the event coordinator warned me about the incoming rain so we could move the ceremony inside saved the whole wedding! The event coordinators were so friendly, organized, helpful, and accommodating! I am just so grateful and appreciative for all they have done for us to make our wedding special. I would highly recommend the Glidden House for any event! Thank you thank you thank you!
David H
5.0
11/01/2021
The Glidden House is beyond special. It's historic, elegant and warm. Perfect for Edward and I as we were wanting our wedding in a mansion because we love architecture and all things home! Event Director Carrie, Coordinator Jennifer, Bartenders Tony and Lisa went above and beyond to give us the most special and personal wedding day we can ever imagine. We will forever keep Glidden House in our hearts and return often as guests!
Emily M
5.0
10/23/2021
The Glidden House is the perfect wedding venue! It’s the most romantic and intimate venue, and when we were there we felt so at home. Carrie and Jennifer are wonderful to work with, and they make sure that your wedding day is stress free. Our in town guests loved Glidden for its beauty and hospitality. Our out of town guests loved the location as they were within walking distance of the best museums and attractions in Cleveland. It’s the perfect venue for your romantic and magical wedding!
Michelle M
5.0
9/25/2021
We had a wonderful time working with Glidden House! Carrie and Jennifer did an amazing job of making sure all the details came together and everything went smoothly. The patio was a wonderful addition to the evening and the staff were all so helpful. Glidden is a beautiful venue and we are so happy we chose it for our wedding!
Cassandra H
5.0
10/08/2020
Beautiful venue and Carrie the event coordinator is lovely. They were also very accommodating with everything going on with COVID which was a huge relief during a difficult time. We were touch and go on the weather, but Glidden had both the indoor and outdoor spaces set up so we could make a last minute switch if needed. Carrie and Amanda (coordinates room blocks) are both helpful and responsive. I can’t wait to see our pictures from around Glidden (indoors and out) because it all looked so beautiful.
Erika B
5.0
3/03/2020
The Glidden House is nothing short of a dream. The entire wedding day was so perfect. They worked so well with us to be sure every moment was seamless and everything was special that day. The setting is gorgeous. There was disappointment when learning that my candles could not be lit; we were not aware that uncovered candle sticks couldn’t be lit due to fire hazards, so that was a bit of a surprise however seeing them unlit. However everything else was
Really amazing. Carrie and Erica were so patient, so calm, and really held the entire event together. No wedding planner needed with this venue.
Lauren G
5.0
4/10/2019
Very happy with our decision to use the Glidden House as our wedding venue for both our ceremony and reception. It was actually the first and only venue I looked at. Once we made the decision, I worked with Carrie who's the event coordinator and Katie (from Marigold Catering). They handle EVERYTHING. They are really pro's at doing this and I knew that I was in good hands. The interior and exterior are so gorgeous that we barely had to do much as far as decor. We heard from several guests that it was the most beautiful wedding they'd been to.
Maria D
5.0
12/16/2018
We had a last minute wedding and reception due to a family emergency, and the Glidden House pulled together a spectacular reception for us within 24 hours! They were so helpful and we had one less thing to worry about because they were on top of everything! The Glidden house exceeded our expectations and we are so thankful they turned our day into one we will never forget!
Jeff W
5.0
7/04/2018
Glidden House is the perfect venue for a wedding. It is just beautiful. Carrie and Jessica were very easy to work with and very patient and helpful. We planned an outdoor wedding ceremony but the weather did not cooperate but the room was converted from holding the ceremony to reception while our guests enjoyed great drinks mixed by Billy and Denise and delicious appetizers. Many of our guests had never been to The Glidden House but all said they would return. Also, very nice hotel rooms and Amanda and Laura were great to work with as well. Beautiful venue. Highly recommend having your special day at The Glidden House!
Meredith M
5.0
10/18/2017
I know everyone says that their day was magical, but truly Glidden House is a magical venue! From the beautiful room with the chandelier and windows surrounding it as well as the antique feeling of the mansion rooms where the cocktail hour was located. To the patio with the lights that makes a beautiful place for guests to relax outside and enjoy themselves. I can't say enough about how beautiful it was and how many compliments we received. Carrie, the coordinator, helped us to plan and made sure everything ran smoothly. She set up all of our decorations so we didn't have to worry about it. The wonderful staff made sure to bring us food and drinks while we freshened up before the reception. Billy, the bartender, definitely knows what he is doing! The drinks were amazing all night and everyone enjoyed themselves. He made sure everyone was taken care of and had a fun time. Marigold Catering also did not disappoint! We did have some confusion on the timing of the evening and there was a misunderstanding in how long the event would last. In the end, it worked out well. I could not have imagined a better evening.
Colleen F
5.0
10/17/2017
This venue is AMAZING!! We received so many compliments! Carrie and the entire staff were so sweet! Carrie was so helpful and responsive with any questions we had. Everything was absolutely perfect!!
Liz B
5.0
8/03/2017
Couldn't be happier with our venue choice. It was an extremely classy (yet laid back) venue that felt so intimate, but also held many people. Carrie (event coordinator) was amazing from day one and thanks to her, we didn't worry about a thing. Billy the bartender was amazing...he made sure everyone had a good time, but also that no one ended up at the hospital ;) If I could do it again, I'd choose the Glidden Houes over and over! Highly recommended!!!
Megan M
5.0
9/22/2016
Absolutely stunning. My wedding and reception was here this past weekend and so happy how everything turned out. Carrie and Louise were fantastic as well as the staff in the hotel. The place is so beautiful and the pictures online does not do justice, so much better in person. So happy we got married here the pictures I have are stunning and my guests can't stop talking about the venue.
Kimberly S
5.0
8/05/2016
The Glidden House was one of the first places we looked at for our wedding venue. We knew we wanted to have a hassle free wedding day and wanted to have everything (ceremony and reception) in one amazing location, and we wanted it in an area that out of town guests will have places to walk to and enjoy a really beautiful part of Cleveland. This was definitely the place to have it! We wanted an intimate romantic garden party feel for our wedding, which is exactly what we got. A the time we booked it the new Juniper room was not built and I had already fallen in love with the idea of having a beautiful tent reception (what they had before the Juniper room). When we realized the new room would be ready in time for our wedding I got nervous I wasn't going to like the room. I was afraid it would feel like a wedding hall which I was trying to avoid. When I saw the finished room I was absolutely stunned. The pictures don't do it justice. Yes it's not a tent anymore but the room is a spectacular addition to the beautiful hotel. It still feels like your outdoors with the huge windows and french doors that bring in light let you see the beautiful landscaping around the hotel.
Not only did the Glidden House provide the best backdrop and setting for our garden party wedding but working with Carrie and Maragold Catering was really great as well. They both were very easy to work with and answered questions right away. We had a few issues with double booked rooms day after our wedding but they were all fixed as quickly as they could. We did lots of diy things for our wedding, so naturally I was a little nervous about things not being set up or executed the way I had it in my head, but after Carrie from Glidden House and Katie from Maragold kept reassuring me that that's what they are there for I started to trust them and I'm glad I did. They made my vision happen. Everything turned out more beautiful than I had visioned in my head.
Oh and the food. Oh my goodness was Maragold Catering amazing. They are the exclusive cater for Glidden house. I was a bit nervous about this at first because I thought that didn't give me the option of choosing them myself. However they know what they are doing. Plus less decisions I had to make made for smooth wedding planning and less headaches. Our guests still keep talking about how the Salmon was the best Salmon they've ever had (Same with the Steak and tempura fried orchid!, OMG!). We also went with a french fry bar for a late night snack which was a huge hit with our guests! Can you tell I'm a little excited about the food?! Many people have told us it was the best wedding food they've ever eaten.
Honestly, if you are having a smaller wedding and want that intimate feel and don't want to go crazy while planning your wedding and want things to just fall into place (and still look and taste amazing) this is the place you want to book! It's a beautiful location for guests, beautiful location for pictures, beautiful hotel to stay in and the food was the best food! Your guests aren't going to remember all the small details you stressed over but they will remember how your wedding made them feel. A wedding at the Glidden House provides your guests with that fancy and elegent (but not stuffy) feeling and with well fed bellies you've already won them over! Really the only other thing you'll need is great music and your done planning your wedding!
Karen H
2.0
1/14/2014
We chose the Glidden House for our guests to stay due to its proximity to our wedding venue (the Botanical Garden). We also chose the Glidden House for our rehearsal dinner. Working with the staff during the months leading up to the wedding was challenging, difficult to get ahold of them, and on several occasions, received different answers to our questions when asked at different times. Our guests found it very frustrating to make reservations, both online and when calling, being told that rooms were booked (untrue) or that only certain types of rooms were available (which is true - their availability is limited). When it came to the actual wedding weekend, the staff was overall accommodating but did not go out of their way, considering it was our wedding. Walls of the guest rooms were very thin (old hotel) and many guests complained of trouble sleeping due to other loud guests that weekend. Breakfast was light and nothing to speak of. Photos prior to the wedding taken of the bridal party in the suites will be beautiful and of course the rooms/grounds of the hotel are gorgeous for photo ops. Would not recommend for large wedding parties or out of town guests.
Alyssa B
5.0
8/22/2012
The Glidden House truly knows how to make your wedding as magical as you envisioned. Though the price is more expensive, it is worth every penny. The venue was perfect for an intimate wedding and even works for a traditional Jewish wedding. My only advice for future brides & grooms, if you want to stay in contact with their wedding coordinator, don't bother calling, he responds to email quicker.
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