About this vendor
Lake Affect Studios is an industrial wedding venue near the downtown Cleveland, Ohio, area. This industrial DIY space in the city features 11 artist studios and a second-floor event space for couples’ weddings. This downtown venue is just a five-minute drive from the city center and Playhouse Square.
Amenities + details
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Settings
- Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
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If you are looking for a warm, blank canvas space with an intimate feel, I HIGHLY recommend touring Lake Affect! As soon as my husband and I walked into the space we knew it was th...
e one. So at least go look.
Stefanie was an amazing venue coordinator throughout the whole process. She answered the many questions I had leading up to the day and made sure all the vendors were where they needed to be.
They didn't have a bunch of hidden fees and the pricing felt reasonable compared to other venues and has the bar package included. Great value IMO. I also loved that we had basically all of Friday to set up the venue for Saturday.
If you're in Cleveland and interested in the industrial vibe, make sure you check Lake Affect Studios out.
We got married at lake affect and it was the best experience! The pricing can’t be beat for all you get.
From the beginning the contract was so fair and communication was clear and...
open. Stefanie was so helpful with answering any questions I had and made the whole process so easy. The space allowed me to set up a day before which was so nice. It was the perfect space for my 140 guests for both the ceremony and reception. The outside courtyard was so cute and the dance floor was big enough for all my guests. The space allowed for me to really decorate how I wanted it. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Such an incredible time made possible by Stefanie, Amanda and the rest of the lake affect staff.
Lake Affect was the perfect venue for us! We had about 150 people at our wedding and it was intimate without being crowded. The space itself is fantastic, a blank slate that could ...
be decked out or be beautiful if you want to go minimum with the decorations. There are a ton of plugs all throughout and it comes with uplighting that is adjustable to get the mood you want. Stefanie was the best to work with. She was responsive and helpful throughout our entire planning process. She made sure that everything was ready to go day of and helpful with some last minute logistical changes. The bar staff were also AWESOME!! They were all so kind and helpful day of. The bar was always busy, but there was never a line. It also is in the best location, 7 minutes from our hotel downtown and 7 minutes from the Art Museum where we did photos. There is limited parking, but Stefanie was able to help us request a permit for additional street parking and CSU allowed guests to park in their lot for less than a valet. From the time we booked to the time of our actual wedding Lake Affect had done a lot of upgrades that made the space even nicer!! They also have a beautiful outdoor area with seating and a bar which would be perfect for an outdoor cocktail hour.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT BLANK SLATE LOOK NO FURTHER!!
we had our wedding/ reception here August 26th, 2023 and hands down was the best venue ever. ALSO it was the firs...
t a and only venue we looked at because it was that perfect. Stefanie Chips the venue coordinator was extremely helpful from the very beginning until the very end and even after the end when our hot messes forgot some things there. She made the day so special to us. She was literally my angel the day of the wedding! The beauty in this place is amazing and can fit whatever theme you want to portray for your day! Also the natural light in the place is breathtaking. The bartending staff was perfect and fast with our family and friends! I couldn’t recommend this venue more to people!!! It truly was the most magical experience!! Thank you Lake Affect and thank you so much to Stefanie and the staff there!!
The most perfect midden gem in Cleveland! The industrial loft was perfect. Beautiful old wooden floors, brick walls gorgeous bar and modern fun light fixtures created the most m...
agical space for our wedding. The two large rooms were perfect so our guests could move effortlessly into cocktail hour The coordinator Stefanie was so helpful through the entire process. Loved this space so much!!
July was the BEST timing for a summer wedding at Lake Affect Studios.
My husband and I had our "WOW" moments at the ceremony and reception. Their location and facilities are a W...
IN-WIN for everyone, especially if you have any guest that is traveling from out of state or a different town.
We utilized both areas available for the ceremony and reception to cut down travel time, which was a big deal for us. It really is like a blank canvas where you can do what you want with the space!
Throughout the entire process, Stefanie was helpful with our planning, rehearsal, and visualizing our big day.
You will NOT be disappointed here with one of Cleveland's hidden gems!
We booked Lake Affect for our December 2020 wedding before COVID hit. Stephanie was absolutely incredible to work with! She answered all of my questions promptly and was accommoda...
ting to all of our wants and needs.
Unfortunately, due to the circumstances caused by COVID, we made the difficult decision to cancel our reception and do something much smaller with immediate family. Stephanie was so understanding and supportive of our new plans. We are really bummed we will not be spending our big day with Lake Affect, but we are so appreciative of the amazing service we encountered with them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you are looking for a unique, modern, loft-style vibe!
Everyone knows this has been a tough year to plan a wedding, but Lake Affect Studios lightened that stress A TON. Throughout all my indecision and back and forth on moving the wedd...
ing or downsizing or cancelling (we ended up downsizing to about 40 people), the team at Lake Affect was so understanding and accommodating and did not pressure us one bit. HUGE thanks to Stefanie, who was a joy to work with throughout the experience.
Pandemic aside, the venue is gorgeous and really fit the cool downtown Cleveland vibe I wanted. The décor options are very flexible, and we had so much time the day before our wedding to set up and get everything just right. The courtyard space is adorable and a fun bonus space for cocktail hour or just mingling about. Lake Affect supported all our crazy ideas, from a bagpiper in the courtyard to bringing in a life-size fiberglass rhino.
From the staff to the space itself, Lake Affect Studios truly helped make our reception wonderful.
I cannot speak highly enough of Lake Affect Studios. The space had everything we were looking for in terms of location and atmosphere, and the service was unrivaled. Our wedding co...
ordinators (Stefanie and Amanda) were amazing and went above and beyond for my husband and I. They anticipated our needs and made us feel like we were always a priority. I will absolutely use this venue for future events!
Lake Affect made all of my wedding dreams come true! Working with Stefanie made wedding planning a breeze- she answered all my questions, responded to my emails promptly, and handl...
ed anything I threw at her last minute.
Having the option to come into the space on Friday to set everything up made life way less stressful. There was plenty of time to set up (10AM-5PM) and Stef was there to answer any questions. Also there is the option to clean up on the Sunday after for an additional cost which was great when we just wanted to leave at the end of the reception. They also have plenty of bar packages to choose from and have a great bar for your guests to gather around. (It's super close to the dance floor too!)
Overall I cannot say enough good things about Lake Affect Studios- the staff, the space itself (it's BEAUTIFUL), the cute courtyard outside ... everything was dreamy and I would pick Lake Affect Studios again & again!
We held our wedding reception at Lake Affect in June 2019 and absolutely loved it! We worked with Stephanie throughout planning and she was really great. She returned our emails a...
nd phone calls quickly and always answered our questions. We had many opportunities to come back to see the space as we were planning. We wanted a loft feel close to downtown so Lake Affect was perfect. I was able to DIY a lot of the decor and felt like it reflected our personalities. We were able to come in from 10-5 the Friday before our wedding to decorate and set up. We really love the super long bar top they have. All alcohol was done through them and they had several different packages with a lot of variety and add ons that we felt were reasonably priced compared to other venues. There is also a separate "suite" where the wedding party was able to hang out before being introduced. I was a little worried that it would be warm because our wedding was in late June but the space is air conditioned and it didn't feel too warm at all. Overall it was an excellent experience, we had the MOST FUN, and we would definitely recommend holding your wedding reception or other event there! Thanks Lake Affect, hope to be back soon!
My husband and I had our wedding reception at Lake Affect Studios. It was a small event with less than 80 people but the space felt filled and looked beautiful. Stefanie, the venue...
coordinator, was a wonder to work with. She handled communication with the vendors and even gave us advice during set up. I highly recommend LAS for a wedding reception or other party!
Lake Effect Studios is a beautiful venue. We had our reception there only, but they have a separate room where the ceremony can be held. They have LED lights that can turn many dif...
ferent colors to match your theme. The event coordinator, Stefanie, is a great communicator who is knowledgable and experienced and really helps ease the stress of preparing for a wedding. They have a nice outdoor patio which is available if the weather is nice. Fortunately we had great weather for our wedding.
My husband and I had our wedding reception here and loved it! From the beautifully simple blank canvas, to the great prices to wonderful staff, we are so happy we booked LAS. We wo...
rked with Stefanie who was a great communicator and very helpful throughout the whole process. Thanks for everything!
Lake Affect Studios was the one place where I knew I HAD to get married the moment I walked in. We had a birthday party 2 years prior and the moment I saw the area then, I was in l...
ove. The low lighting, the loft vibe, and the intimacy of the venue is something I was really in love with. Guests seemed to love it as well.
Working with Amanda was such a positive experience. She was so helpful and answered each one of my 1,000,001 questions with such patience and understanding. I really enjoyed working with her and recommend other couples to do so if they are looking for a personal AND professional experience.
Amanda and Danny have GREAT vendors that they recommend. They both have great taste and will NOT steer you wrong.
I cannot wait to find another excuse to hold other events there in the future!
Working with Amanda and the lake affect crew was truly a pleasure! The venue is a perfect blank canvas to really design your own feel. The bartending staff was great and kind and ...
kept our guests happy. We loved everything about our day and were so happy that we picked lake affect studios as our location.
I can't say enough great things about Lake Affect Studios! This was exactly the setting and ambiance we wanted for our Cleveland wedding celebration. Amanda was an absolute pleasur...
e to work with and was so accommodating in helping us see our vision come to reality, especially because we lived out of town. Our guests loved the beer garden for our cocktail hour! The event space itself is so industrial and fun, and the stage is incredible--perfect for our band! The rentals and recommendations Amanda had and shared were AWESOME and we loved every minute!!
We absolutely loved having our wedding at Lake Affect in May! Amanda and Stephanie were a pleasure to work with both in planning and then the weekend of our wedding. We had both ...
our ceremony and reception there and the industrial feel was great. You have access to the space the day before so we were able to bring in all sorts of things for decorating and added our touch. People raved about the space and we could not have been happier!
My husband and I had our wedding here in September, and we were so happy with how everything came together. We hosted the whole event here - ceremony, cocktail hour, reception. I w...
ill say that the place is perfect for the DIY type - a polished industrial feel that was made so incredibly beautiful with even just some string lights and flowers. Amanda and Dan were so hospitable and laid back which really made me feel more at ease, especially on the day of. Most of our guests were from out of town, so it was really fun bringing them all to a place like this to celebrate. Highly recommend working with them.
We held our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in the space. It has an awesome industrial feel and Amanda was very easy to work with! The space is raw so you'll need to bring...
in everything, but they can provide tables, chairs, and linen for an added cost. Amanda went out of her way on several occasions to give us suggestions on vendors. The only downside was the sometimes slow response time. I would definitely recommend the space to anyone who has an imagination or wants a unique venue.
Awesome place. Unique with an Industrial feel but still very polished. We're very much looking forward to having our reception there!
I had an appointment to visit recently and no one showed. I was asked to call when I arrived at my appointment time, which I did, but no one picked up or ever called back. The area...
is pretty sketchy so I was waiting for someone to meet me before walking around. I waited for awhile and then left. I was later emailed an apology.... the owner got stuck in an event and his phone died.
Lake Affect Studios is an awesome, unique venue for people looking for a place with an industrial look. It's spacious and versatile, and just an all around fun space to have an eve...
nt in. Amanda and Dan, the owners and operators, are absolutely wonderful and so easy to work with. They are incredibly accommodating an make you feel so welcome! Thank you for hosting our big day!
Contact
1615 E 25th Street, Cleveland, OH
Lake Affect Studios & Event Space