A wedding venue as timeless & unique as your love
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This vendor updated their storefront within the last 15 days.
all of Northeast Ohio and Western PA
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Von Isley Estate is a charming wedding venue in Niles, OH. Their indoor and outdoor options provide nostalgic and unique backdrops for ceremonies and receptions.
Set on over six acres of land, The Von Isley Estate features lush greenery and beautifully landscaped gardens. Built in 1914, the property's mansion retains its original character with intricate woodwork, hardwood floors, and vintage furnishings. The house's entrance sets an elegant tone with chandeliers and a dramatic staircase. Reception dinners held in the mansion host up to 40 guests. Outdoor ceremonies take place in a colorful garden with tree branches draping over guests. The property's large Celebration Hall can accommodate up to 150 guests. Here, 22-foot tall drapes and uplighting can be customized to create the perfect atmosphere for your special day.
The Von Isley Estate offers unique and customizable wedding packages for couples suited to their specific needs and vision. With over 25 years of experience in the wedding industry, owner Joshua Isley offers couples personalized advice and a list of local wedding vendors. The venue provides planning assistance and a personal day-of concierge to ensure your celebration runs smoothly. All venue rentals include black or white linens and chair covers. The event staff will set up and break down the provided chairs and tables. Two rooms are available in the mansion for couples and their wedding parties to prepare for the day. For a full weekend experience, overnight lodging is available in various enchanting guest rooms. They also welcome couples to host their rehearsal dinner at the estate.
4+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.021 reviews
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The Von Isley Estate is praised by reviewers for its stunning and picturesque setting, charming vintage atmosphere, and exceptional service. The owners, Joshua and Gerna, receive high praise for their accommodating and helpful approach to wedding planning, with multiple reviewers highlighting the owners' passion for creating a magical experience. The venue's historic charm, beautiful decor, and inclusive package options make it a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a fairytale wedding setting with top-tier customer service.Review photos
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Hilary S
5.0
12/31/2025
We had an amazing experience getting married at The Von Isley. The house is absolutely stunning and so cozy; the reception space is huge! Joshua and Gerna were amazing to work with...
and were very accommodating. I am still swooning from my perfect day!
Emily W
5.0
12/29/2025
Josh and his mother have turned the estate into the most beautiful and intimate venue for any occasion! His knowledge of the estate's history was fascinating, and we even made some...
family connections to the location! Our wedding was perfect. They helped take the stress out of planning and were extremely responsive and attentive to details. The venue is absolutely beautiful, and the vintage Christmas vibe made our night beyond perfect. Thank you SO MUCH for everything you did to help with our special day!
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Lisa R
5.0
11/28/2025
We got married last weekend at The Von Isley Estate and had an incredible experience. Everything was perfect. The venue was beautiful, Joshua was amazing to work with . All my gues...
ts were WOWED and still talking about it. I highly recommend the Von Isley, a perfect place any special occasion.
Kayliegh C
5.0
11/17/2025
The Von Isley Estate is where you should have your event. No if ands or buts. I spent months researching and touring over a dozen other venues in the valley and absolutely none cou...
ld offer even half of what the Von Isley could.
I choose the Friday to Sunday package from my wedding which gave us access to not just the reception space, but the whole home for that time. This allowed for a seamless set up Friday and the most fun sleepover with my bridesmaids then night before. When using the reception space, you are able to use the venues tables, chairs and linens at no extra cost!! This only will save you 100s if not more.
Josh and his mother (the owners) are the type of people who want you to have exactly what you want and will do everything in their power to make it happen. They are extremely kind and have been in the wedding industry for decades, so their advice is so helpful! They are there for you from the first tour till clean up is complete! No question is too small and no ask too big. They help set up, coordinate and clean up. Just a heads up no other venue offers to coordinate your vendors day of for free. They truly care more about your experience than the money they can make off you.
The moment I walked in to the Von Isley Estate, I knew I had to have my reception there. The home is historic and classic without feeling stuffy or museum like. It truly feels like your own personal Cinderella castle for the wedding. Everything is tastefully decorated making it easy to customize to your style. The home and grounds offer a ton of gorgeous picture options too.
I would 100 out of 10 recommend this venue!
Kimberly B
5.0
11/13/2025
A beautiful venue with the most charming, romantic and picturesque setting! The owners are beyond kind and so accommodating, they are truly wonderful people that we were so happy t...
o have met. They provided a helpful list of amazing vendors that lived up to their recommendations. They were also very professional to work with, no communication problems, they made every thing very easy from beginning to end! There was no question that this was the right choice for making our special day the best it could possibly be and I would recommend them to everyone!
Ashley S
5.0
11/11/2025
Our wedding at the Von Isley estate was nothing short of amazing. We really utilized everything they have to offer. I highly recommend booking the whole weekend and inviting close ...
family/friends to stay in the house with you!
Arriving Friday gave us so much time to settle in, set up and enjoy the space. As the bride your wedding day goes so fast so I enjoyed basking in everything I worked so hard to plan after it was set up on Friday because Saturday (wedding day) just flew by.
The house was very cozy & had everything we needed as far as overnight accommodations. There are bathtubs in most rooms and a set of community showers so having 10 people needing to get ready wasn’t an issue. The attic area was a nice space to keep our kids occupied and there was enough fridge space for wedding things and overnight extras.
Our rehearsal dinner was held inside the space, we had catering brought in from Giorgio’s Restaurante in Niles, it was good. Joshua set up tables and helped coordinate the rehearsal and everything ran smoothly!
We had our ceremony outside in the garden, utilized the carriage house area & the fire pit. I noticed people spent time out front as well and we took some beautiful photos on the grounds! Our ceremony was beautiful, Joshua’s company ran the music and it sounded great.
We used the reception hall for our dinner, dancing and bar. Joshua also was the DJ at our reception, he made everything lively and fun. Everything was organized and it truly was a beautiful night.
I don’t think I would change a thing about our wedding weekend or the experience. Joshua went above and beyond for me in many was from answering all my questions, multiple visits to the estate, phone calls and even helping me book dJ services 8 days before the big day 😆
Alyssa M
5.0
11/11/2025
Our wedding at The Von Isley Estate was absolutely unbelievable. From start to finish, every part of our weekend was phenomenal and far beyond what we could have imagined.
The ven...
ue itself is aesthetically stunning; every corner of the estate feels magical, but what truly made the experience exceptional was Joshua. He put his heart and soul into making sure every detail of our weekend went smoothly. His care and genuine passion for what he does shone through in every moment with us as well as our bridal party and families. He went out of his way to get to know not only us, but our loved ones as well. Running the venue and serving as the MC for our wedding, his infectious energy brought the house down, and at the reception, he was truly a part of the family right there laughing, cheering, and celebrating with us.
I’ll forever be grateful to Joshua, his mother, and the entire Von Isley team for helping create the most unforgettable weekend of our lives. If you’re looking for an unforgettable and unique venue as well as an owner who puts so much love and dedication into making weddings and events perfect, this estate is the one.
Carmen N
5.0
10/25/2025
I’m so glad we chose this venue! After our wedding, the guests were raving about their experience in the space (we used only the main house, but the venue has an adjoining large e...
vent space that is also beautiful). If you did zero to decorate, the house would impress on its own. We put red roses everywhere and it soared to an even higher level of elegance! We used a caterer from the venue’s preferred vendor list and the experience was top notch service from both vendors in a seamless delivery of outstanding service with a personal touch that was delivered in a way that made us feel like we were valued and that the vendors truly cared. This is a venue perfectly suited for a couple who want more than a typical event hall can offer. The space is filled with rich architectural details, crystal chandeliers, glowing wall sconces, beautiful fireplaces, dreamy curtains, wood floors, an incredible wooden staircase, high ceilings, ornate mirrors, dedicated brides dressing area, and tasteful decor chosen to befit the time period of the house. It’s an experience, not just a party space. There are imperfections in places; it’s an older building. A shopper needs to understand that imperfections are part of the story of time and that yes, there will be a crease in the wall or a crack in a tile that hasn’t been restored to full perfection— but these imperfections are not a detriment. They are part of living memory of the house and can be embraced as such. Everything functions as it needs to and works together to offer a space with new discoveries to be made around each corner. It’s hard to find words to describe how special it felt to occupy this space for the few days it was ours.
Joshua met us at arriving and quickly set to work placing tables and chairs in the best formation for our needs. He asked us for feedback at every step and even created a custom cut of our wedding processional so it would time out perfectly. He made a deeper red napkin happen in short order and acted as a day-of coordinator for the rest of our vendors. The result was pure perfection. Nothing hiccuped. Each of our services worked together with utmost professionalism and our day was better than I imagined it could be. This vendor can be trusted to deliver.
The day after our wedding, my husband and I packed, cleared a few items out of the kitchen, and the took one last private dance under the chandeliers in the area at the base of the grand staircase. It was just the two of us in the house and an extra special way to both say goodbye to this beautiful place and set forth on our new life together. My eyes welled up as I pressed the keypad to engage the lock when we made our final exit. Those were an incredible final few minutes to savor the space, our special time, and the magic bubble that we’d been living in for two days at the Von Isley. My eyes are misty right now just recalling it. I’m so grateful for such a lovely experience.
I give it a whole hearted 5 stars! You and your guests deserve to experience the Von Isley and all that it has to offer! Just book it. You’ll fall in love as soon as you cross the threshold.
Ali J
5.0
10/12/2025
From the moment you walk into the Von Isley you are hit with a scent that smells like you’ve just come home. It smells warm and inviting. But it doesn’t stop there the classic look...
s. It’s just so beautiful. You don’t know where to look first. It feels like you stepped into The Great Gatsby. The attention to detail with the decor, the time that was spent on restoring this mansion, you can tell that the owners put their heart and soul into it. You barely need to even decorate because of how beautiful each space is. The owners, Josh and Gurna- they make you feel like family. Their first priority is always the couple. They make you feel like family. The reassurance, the kindness, the professionalism. Top tier! It doesn’t end with them- Yulia and Roy they are part of the team. But they just hustled the whole night. The clean up, tending to us and our guests. Wow… I just can’t say enough. We are so sad our time is over because it was hard to say goodbye to them. Make this your choice for a venue. You will not regret it. And if you are a bride reading this do yourself a favor and spend the extra money for the weekend experience. The extra day to set up and take a breather was great. To wake up in the morning with your girls and just be at the venue to get ready was amazing.
Julie G
5.0
10/12/2025
We had our wedding at The Von Isley on 10/04 and it was nothing short of a fairytale. I can’t thank Josh and his mom enough for everything that they helped do and provide for us. A...
bsolutely wonderful people and experience. 10000/10, would recommend!
Katie G
5.0
9/24/2025
My wedding experience was fantastic. Josh made sure to answer all the questions I had the year leading up to the wedding. He worked with me on eveything I needed as far as table li...
nen colors, how many tables I needed/ where I needed them and being accommodating to any issues or concerns I may have had during the process. The actual wedding day went very smooth. Josh, his mother, and his team did a fantastic job in making sure I had everything I needed and helping tear down at the end of the night. For the price this venue has by far exceeded my expectations and if I were to do it all over again I would 100% book here again. The venue was absolutely beautiful. We also were able to go 2 minutes down the road to the McKinley monument to get some stunning pictures as well as some outside and inside the estate!
Hannah H
5.0
9/22/2025
They were the best! My older sister had her wedding here and was leaving saying that this was better than any dream they could’ve had. The owners of the venue are very hands-on, wh...
ich is amazing and something you don’t always see. We stayed for the whole weekend in the house and it was spectacular. The owners made it so easy to hire other vendors.
Shelby V
5.0
6/03/2025
Josh was amazing to work with and really helped our vision come to life! He was very easy to communicate with and nailed every small detail to a t. Our wedding would not have been ...
the same without the Von Isley Estate and all of the hardwork their team provided to make our day magical.
Gabriella C
5.0
1/01/2025
I found The Von Isley estate through Google and loved hosting my wedding here. Josh and his mother Gurna were so helpful and always went above and beyond with letting us come in se...
veral times to visit the venue before our wedding. The weekend of they were such a help! 10/10 recommend!
Mea H
5.0
12/30/2024
The Von Isley Estate could not have been a more perfect place to have our wedding and wedding reception at. Not only is the venue beautiful and filled with charm, the owner Joshua,...
his family and the staff were all amazing and so helpful! They truly felt like family before the weekend even ended! If I could give more than five stars I would and I wouldn't change a thing. I was so proud to have my wedding at such a unique and beautiful place!
A BIG thanks to them again, for a truly unique and beautiful experience!
Katherine P
5.0
11/26/2024
Timeless Elegance
Superior Customer Service
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Christina I
5.0
11/15/2024
We fell in love with this GORGEOUS Vintage Estate from the moment we saw it. From our very first tour through the end of our wedding, Joshua was amazing to work with. He was always...
very flexible and accommodating with working with us and our vendors. He was always quick to respond and very helpful with the many questions we had throughout our planning process. It was very clear from the start that he has a love and passion for what he does and wanted to help make our special day as incredible as we had imagined. We could not have picked a more perfect venue!!
Melanie F
5.0
11/11/2024
This is a gorgeous venue that has a wonderful owner!
I had my wedding ceremony and reception here in early November 2024. It’s a very cozy and historical building - with so much l...
ove and attention to detail put into restoration. Josh (the owner) and his family are truly dedicated to not only making the venue perfect - but also making your special day/event perfect for you as well.
I was the first out of state bride he had, and he was wonderful! He did a video tour for us, sent us so many photos, vendor recommendations (which we used all recommended ones since they were SO good), helped determine what seating arrangements would be best, worked with our timelines, and so much more.
They are very open and honest about pricing and are able to make customized packages for you based off your needs! We did the “elopement package” for 40 guests (8 hours, tables and chairs set up for us, 3 rooms downstairs for $1,500USD), and added on additional hours at the venue for more setting up time and access to getting ready rooms upstairs ($650USD).
The venue has many rooms to get ready in on the second floor, as well as a game-focused third floor for getting ready. The first floor has 3 smaller roomers and down a hallway is a larger reception hall that can seat many more guests. We used the 3 downstairs rooms for: ceremony, reception & caterer/food area, as well as getting ready areas.
Overall, the venue and owner are both amazing. We felt like we truly mattered, we had their undivided attention when it came to planning our special day, and they felt like part of the family afterwards since they were so fun and easy to talk to!
Derrick S
5.0
6/14/2024
From beginning to end our experience with Josh and Gerna could not have been better. They were so flexible and accommodating working with us and all of the other vendors, they real...
ly made it clear that they cared about us having a special day. The property is absolutely beautiful, and to see its progress from last year to now is nothing short of incredible, they have such a great vision for their venue and I know it will only get better (if that's even possible!) over the years to come. Thank you so much from Jenny and Derrick! It was truly one of the best days of our lives.
Erica F
5.0
5/30/2024
From the first interaction with Joshua and Gerna a year out from the wedding up until wedding day, Joshua was so helpful and hands on whatever questions I had. He wanted the vision...
I had of my wedding to come to life just as much if not more than I did! The venue is absolutely gorgeous from the decor to the structural details throughout the estate. I think the greatest thing was having full trust in Joshua not only in his many years of experience and knowledge, but that he would do whatever he could to make wedding day run as smooth as possible. Would 100% recommend this venue for your wedding or any other event.
Auria E
5.0
2/26/2024
We had the privilege of having the first wedding at the Von Isley Estate. From our very first visit, the luxurious grandeur of the staircase to the newly remodeled reception hall, ...
various rooms with all the amenities, a kitchen for your catered delights, we just knew that this was the place to embark on our forever journey. The Von Isley captures the ideal setting for a bride and groom’s dream. The owners, Josh and Gerna, took it upon themselves to accommodate us in every sort and fashion down to a minute detail and our wedding would not have been nearly as grand without their help and guidance. I wish there was a better way to describe it other than perfect. It was a genuine pleasure to get married at the Von Isley Estate. A day and place we’ll never forget. ❤
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