Celebrate with Shaker Run Golf Club
151 to 200 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Named one of Ohio’s premier golf courses by Golf Digest, Shaker Run Golf Club is a beautiful wedding venue located in Lebanon, OH. There, couples will enjoy breathtaking views of the course and 135-acre lake throughout their celebrations. With professional event coordination, delicious menus, and impeccable service, there is much to enjoy at this Ohio wedding venue.
Situated in the rolling hills of Warren County’s stunning countryside, Shaker Run Golf Club is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Cincinnati and 20 minutes from Dayton. Couples can exchange their vows in front of the gorgeous Armco Lake, creating a stunning natural backdrop for your special day. The team can arrange alternative options, should the weather have other plans. Afterward, you and your loved ones can take wedding photos around the pristine grounds before heading inside the grand ballroom for an elegant reception of up to 225 individuals. Inside, your and your guests can enjoy scenic views, while the neutral colors of this room serve as a blank canvas to be decorated to match any wedding style. The wrap-around porch and crystal chandeliers add a touch of romance and charm to this beautiful event space.
In addition to the big day, Shaker Run Golf Club also makes an ideal setting for engagement parties, wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, and other pre-wedding celebrations. The team works hard to provide exceptional experiences for couples and their loved ones. From the beautiful grounds and facility to the top-class amenities and friendly, knowledgeable staff, Shaker Run Golf Club looks forward to creating the wedding celebration of your dreams.
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Starting prices
Reception:
$800
Ceremony:
$1,000
Bar services:
$11 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 May-Oct.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Country Club
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
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Rentals & Equipment
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Reviews
4.4
out of 5.054 reviews
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Shaker Run Golf Club Event Center is highly praised by reviewers for hosting beautiful and seamless weddings, baby showers, and other events. The venue's coordinator, Lisa, received glowing feedback for her exceptional service, attentiveness to detail, and willingness to accommodate requests. Guests complimented the stunning ceremony and reception sites, delicious food, and helpful staff. Shaker Run's inclusive packages, affordable prices, and picturesque settings, including a lake view and grand ballroom, make it a top choice for couples looking for a dream wedding venue.Review photos
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Justin W
5.0
6/23/2024
We had the most perfect day at Shaker Run. everyone raved about how good the food was and how beautiful the grounds and the ceremony site was. I couldn't image having out wedding and reception anywhere else! we had the best time and Lisa made sure that everything went so smoothly!
Sarah W
5.0
10/02/2023
My wedding day was a dream at Shaker Run. Lisa was amazing to work with, went above and beyond, and made the day go so smooth. She calmed our nerves and made sure everything was perfect the day of. The staff was also amazing and so kind from the bartenders, kitchen staff, and men driving us around in golf carts as needed, I couldn’t have asked for better. The ceremony and reception were beautiful. I had a very large bridal party and it was so much fun to get ready in the pavilion and be right next to the ceremony site. The day was a dream thanks to Lisa and staff at Shaker Run. Definitely recommend :)
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Tori M
5.0
3/13/2023
Having Shaker Run as our wedding venue was one of the best decisions we made for our big day!
Lisa was so easy to work with and so accommodating to make our dream a reality. We had several requests such as dietary restrictions (including me, the bride) and asking for the men to be in a separate building for getting ready since it was important to us to not see each other until the ceremony. Lisa was eager to make everything work perfectly for us.
We had many out of town guests who raved about how beautiful our venue was from the lake side ceremony with a golf course view to the ballroom reception. Not having to switch sights from our ceremony to reception was so convenient for our guests and Shaker Run has two very different but stunning settings for both.
It was also was a blessing how much was included in the wedding package. We had absolutely delicious food since they have a restaurant with a talented chef in house and a bar available to serve your guests if interested.
Thank you Lisa and Shaker Run for the hosting our favorite day ever and making it perfect!
Diane F
5.0
1/22/2023
I planned a baby shower for my daughter and son in law on Jan 21, 2023. After researching several venues, we decided on Shaker Run Golf Club Event Center. It was the best experience ever! Lisa Renshaw was absolutely amazing! I gave her our vision and she anticipated our needs for the shower making it over the top. The staff was courteous and extremely professional. The food was also delicious. The venue was very affordable since it was during off season! Our guest also complimented the staff on their great service. I highly recommend Shaker Run Golf Club Event Center for your baby shower, wedding or other Events.
Jay B
5.0
11/22/2022
Everything was amazing from beginning to end. Lisa was so easy to work with and made the planning process seamless.
Sharon P
5.0
10/24/2022
My daughter's wedding at Shaker Run was perfect in every way! Lisa, the event planner there, is fabulous to work with. Her communication was always prompt, and she went out of her way to honor every request we made, no matter how crazy! She made sure everything was exactly what we wanted. The outdoor lake setting for the ceremony took my breath away. The staff was completely on top of everything the entire day. Service and bartenders were wonderful. The food was out of this world! I highly recommend Shaker Run!
Ashlyn C
5.0
7/20/2022
This Venue was a beautiful place to have my wedding! The coordinator Lisa was very helpful and the day went smoothly. The staff was so nice the days leading up and even after we went to pick our stuff up the next day. The ceremony space is so beautiful and I got some beautiful pictures by the water and on the bridge. I highly recommend this venue for your wedding!
Taylor T
5.0
10/05/2021
Shaker Run was the most perfect place to hold our reception. My husband and I got married in FL the week before we had our wedding reception here for all of our friends and family to celebrate with us! From the first consultation, the tasting and our reception, everyone was so helpful. I over-prepare & plan ahead but the day of my reception, I was so caught up in enjoying every bit of it. Jordan & Riley were amazing, took care of everything, so I didn’t have to and made my wedding vision come to life. I would 10000% recommend!
Anna R
5.0
7/07/2021
We had a lovely wedding at Shaker Run. We were a COVID couple and they were more than accommodating when we had to postpone our wedding during the craziness that was 2020. Jordan is an amazing coordinator and she made our entire process seamless! Any question I had she had an answer. She was super responsive and communicative. We had a lakeside ceremony and it was such a gorgeous setting. The grand ballroom was an amazing space for the reception. We also used the lakeside pavilion for our rehearsal dinner. The food was amazing as well. Definitely take a tour of Shaker Run if you are looking for a venue. Their staff is excellent and will definitely take care of you. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Khloe S
5.0
6/27/2021
My husband and I had looked at several other wedding venues around this area. When we viewed Shaker Run, we knew that this is where we would get married. The ceremony space is absolutely breathtaking! The reception space had enough room for our guests. Also, the food was divine. Venue coordinator, Jordan was so helpful and amazing!!! All throughout the planning process she was there to answer any questions we had. Shaker Run Golf Club was the perfect venue for our wedding! We recommend this venue for any couple wanting a simple but elegant wedding!
Lois B
5.0
6/24/2021
Wow…what can I say. Shaker Run did an excellent job coordinating a very beautiful memorable wedding for my daughter. Jordan and Riley were awesome from the beginning to the end and it couldn’t have turned out any better. We had so many compliments on the food as well! Shaker Run was the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding and we wouldn’t have wanted it to take place anywhere else. Awesome, awesome job!,
Mary R
5.0
6/08/2021
Everything was amazing! Jordan and and Riley were so friendly and kept everything on point in the planning process and the night of the reception. They made my daughters vision a reality and our guests thoroughly enjoyed the amazing food and entire evening!
Amy A
5.0
5/24/2021
Shaker Run Golf Club is a hidden gem! This place is beautiful and the staff are amazing! Jordan and her staff made the planning process so easy! She made the wedding ceremony and reception run so smoothly! The food is delicious, the grounds were beautiful! All of my guest were highly impressed! I would recommend 10 our of 10!!!!!
Scott G
5.0
1/10/2021
We had my son’s wedding rehearsal dinner at Shaker Run. They did a fantastic job. Everyone was so professional and the food was delicious. Jordan Hiers did an excellent job with the planning and made sure all our last minute changes was taken care of. You can tell that her and her team know what they are doing. You don’t have to worry about your event as Jordan has everything under control. I highly recommend Shaker for your next event. They were awesome.
R.J. L
5.0
1/07/2021
Jordan and staff was excellent for our wedding day! They made sure to follow through on the finest details to make sure our day was special. The food and service was tremendous and they did everything they could to meet all needs and expectations of ours. I know we can be a particular bunch but Jordan made sure to give us all possibilities to make our day that special.
Megan N
5.0
11/19/2020
Hello! I found out about Shaker Run when I had purchased my wedding dress at Blush Bridal (they're amazing, too)! They told me that this place was beautiful and in Lebanon, OH. My then fiancé and I hadn't had picked a venue yet so we decided to as least look at it. We were communicating with Jordan with setting up a time to meet with our crazy work schedules and we fell in love. Not only is this place an amazing deal price wise, but the service was just phenomenal.
Jordan answered every single question we had, even if it was a question we asked many times prior, she was also very helpful, genuine, and made us feel comfortable.
Fast forward to the wedding day, her and her team were all over the place making sure we had everything we needed. Checking and making sure everything was the way I wanted it to be. When it came down to when I needed to be ready to walk down the aisle, it was getting ready to rain. I thought we would be able to get married outside until it started pouring down rain as my bridal party started to make their way down the aisle. We all went inside and hid in the back of the Lakeside Pavilion (having this backup plan already included in everything just made my stress levels lower tremendously) in the restrooms. My husband made an arch for us to stand in front of during our ceremony outside, but because it was raining it was left outside......until Jordan and my wedding planner went out there to get it and bring it inside. I was stunned, amazed, grateful, ecstatic all in one. Jordan, drenched from the rain from head to toe, comes in the restroom where I was waiting at and said, "we got it. You are getting married in front of your arch." I was so emotional already to get ready to marry the love of my life, but the dedication of Jordan to make sure we had that arch and our aisle 'centerpieces' brought in for our ceremony inside made me feel special.
In addition, we had our rehearsal dinner here as well and the service from the crew was just amazing! They were all very nice and super helpful throughout the dinner and even during our wedding. Not to mention, the food was delicious and everything was just perfect. Thank you so much, Jordan and crew!!
Alyssa Z
5.0
11/13/2020
Jordan was amazing through the entire process. Very organized and informative throughout all the planning. She helped on the day of the wedding getting easels for signs that I had somehow forgotten. She went above and beyond to make our wedding so special
Amanda H
5.0
6/08/2020
Shakers Run is beautiful and they offer a ton of options on how to do your wedding/ reception. They have a lot of flexibility and a lot of alternatives to the norm. Jordan, their event coordinator, is amazing and has thought of everything! She has every detail figured out, and can answer every question you could ever imagine. You can tell she loves her job and is very passionate about it. She provided great insight and put a lot of our worries at ease. She has, also, been the most responsive person we've talked to.
Rachel P
5.0
11/01/2019
So first, the venue itself: ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! We wanted an outdoor wedding with a good backup option in case of bad weather. The ceremony location by the lake is stunning, and the pavilion right beside it was a perfect backup (which wasn't needed, luckily) with the same gorgeous view.
What really made this venue the perfect option for us though, was Jordan. When we could not make a decision on some of the wedding details, like the timeline or vendors, Jordan's insight and suggestions helped us out so much! Her organization and responsiveness was always comforting throughout the stressful wedding planning phase. You can really tell she cares about everything being perfect for you through her attention to detail and her creative eye in setting up wedding decorations. We cannot recommend this venue enough.
The food is pretty darn good too.
Crystal W
5.0
10/31/2019
We had our wedding ceremony here and worked with Jordan and she is the best! Initially we planned to have our wedding outside but it turns out the weather was terrible and a few days before the big day we decided to move our ceremony back up plan to the ballroom. It turned out amazing. She was so very helpful. She got us the chairs we needed and they looked amazing and went with our rustic wood theme we had. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in need of a beautiful place to get married. The lake side was where we wanted to have the ceremony but the rain and wind were too much to even attempt it. Overall we are so glad we had such an amazing ceremony at Shaker Run. Definitely ask for Jordan 😊
stephanie A
5.0
10/30/2019
I can not say enough about how wonderful the staff were at shaker run and how beautiful this place is! Jordan went above and beyond the entire time we were planning our wedding and even on our wedding day! while planning our wedding she was always very helpful, she was so patient with us as we had a hard time deciding on certain details of the reception, she was always so pleasant and had a smile on her face. Jordan was always prompt in returning messages and emails when I had questions. on our wedding day we had a problem with our arch standing up because the wind was blowing she fixed the arch issue and decorated the ceremony site for us with the decorations we had and it was more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. she drove us and our photographers to different sites on the golf course so we could get different pictures taken. I have to say she helped make my wedding day so much less stressful. I am so grateful she was always there to help us and this venue is absolutely beautiful. It was more beautiful and more perfect than I ever could have imagined. She was definitely meant to do what she does this is her calling, she helped make my day perfect.
Chelsey P
5.0
10/24/2019
Having my wedding at Shaker Run was the best decision we made! We chose the Lakeside Pavillion which was beautiful and just the right size for our small-medium ceremony. The grounds and the Pavillion were beautiful. The food was delicious (we had a brunch wedding). Jordan was so helpful during the whole process. The price was very reasonable. I got so many compliments on the venue and food. My guests were very happy.
Monica H
5.0
10/22/2019
Shaker run was the perfect place for our wedding reception! Jordan worked with us to make sure everything was just right for the big day. I couldn't have imagined a better place to start our happily ever after.
Jill D
5.0
9/25/2019
We did both our ceremony and reception at shaker. Jordan was very helpful and communicated to us about all of our questions. The outdoor ceremony was absolutely beautiful! The reception hall was a great space for our wedding and had a great deck outside for guests as well! We received many compliments about the food and service. The venue was very flexible to any of our requests and worked with us to get them done.
Mary B
4.0
7/07/2019
So happy we chose Shaker Run for our wedding and reception!
Shaker Run provides a beautiful outdoor ceremony site with a solid indoor back up option. Jordan was a pleasure to work with throughout. She had both indoor and outdoor options set up on our wedding day as it rained off and on. This allowed us to wait for the absolute last minute to decide on ceremony site. Luckily the staff dried the chairs and we were able to have our outdoor ceremony. After the ceremony staff were available for any guests needing assistance to the reception. Jordan worked great with all our vendors, bar service was great and the reception went perfectly. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars was the food. Both the tasting and reception fell below expectations for quality and variety offered. However we would not choose a different venue as every other aspect was perfect. An excellent wedding venue.
Jessica M
5.0
9/08/2018
We had the best wedding experience at Shaker Run! The ceremony site was beautiful and the renovated ballroom was absolutely gorgeous!
Over the year we booked the venue to the wedding day there was a few event coordinator transitions that had us a bit worried. Mostly because the new event coordinator started the week of our wedding. Both the new event coordinator and Shaker Run staff were amazing though! They met with us week of to make sure they had all the details previously agreed on and ensured us the wedding would be perfect. And it was! Shaker Runs staff was amazing and helped every step of the way!
We were blown away with the great experience they provided for us. They set up decorations for us, checked on us regularly, and made sure we were hydrated on the hot August day (they set up a water station by the ceremony site for both guests and for the wedding party to have during pictures).
The food was exceptional! Their chef truly knows what he is up to and we were very pleased with the quality of food served at our wedding. We had appetizers at cocktail hour and a chicken and salmon buffet for dinner and everything was delicious, brought out hot, and on time!
We utilized the Simply Magnificent Wedding Package, which includes alcohol, and we were also pleased with the bar service provided. Our guests have had nothing but positive things to say about the wedding and the venue!
Perhaps the biggest thing though that we were impressed about was the staff. A lot of the staff members were there the entire day, from when I arrived in the morning, until they left post cleaning in the late evening. The entire time, they were delightful and polite! We could not stop saying thank you to them for being so awesome for our wedding.
We would highly recommend Shaker Run for anyone's wedding, the ceremony site speaks for itself, and the staff went out of their way to make sure we had a great wedding.
Cassaundra G
5.0
8/05/2017
I HAD THE MOST PERFECT WEDDING HERE! I definitely recommend! My husband and I were more than happy! Ashley is wonderful! She is willing to work with you and help every way possible!
J L
5.0
3/01/2017
Shaker Run Golf Club was a very nice place to have my wedding and reception. From the first meeting to the moment we left our reception, they were very attentive. It's convenient if you have people coming from both the north and south, and it's pretty close to a few hotels. The outside is amazing for pictures.
Jana S
5.0
11/16/2016
I used Shaker Run as my venue for both my ceremony and the reception. IT WAS PERFECT!!! I could not have dreamed of a more perfect venue. It fit the personality of myself and my husband so well. We had the most fun and wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Ashley is the wedding and event coordinator there and she went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and just the way I wanted it.
sarah R
4.0
9/13/2016
I had my wedding here in September 2016 and it was great! The venue of course was beautiful! Ashley and her staff did a wonderful job considering it was a holiday weekend! I didn't love the food but they do allow the option to partner with outside BBQ restaurant which was amazing.
lex v
1.0
1/12/2016
please save your money & don't even waste your time check out this venue it is HORRIBLE. I got married here May 2015, I cried the day of my wedding because things were so bad. from the owner, down to the ballroom staff, no one was helpful. they promised a whole lot of stuff they couldn't deliver. the ballroom had to be set up by my friends & family, (the director they had in charge of my wedding argued with my husband over how many tables we had/needed. he was wrong & then becam MIA as he often did that day & left my family/friends to set up more tables.) rarely could anyone be found to help at all, friends & family had to even set up the ceremony site, Ryan (my wedding director) actually 'tossed' my SIL a towel & said she could wipe them off herself, my videographer had to find & pour our champaign, my husband although promised, had no room to get ready in - him & his groomsmen had to get ready in the bar area which is open to all the golfers/club members. we paid for a full open bar, the choices were slim & the food wasn't very good, not much flavor, & it didn't stay warm enough to even get to your table. the head chef actually yelled at my bridal party as he drove off in a golf cart, spilling the other weddings dinner.
I called several times after my wedding, left multiple voice mails & emails. I never heard back from anyone.
I would honesty not reccomend Shaker Run to my worst enemy ! it is beautiful, yes but it was the absolute worst staff I have ever seen. they constantly questioned my husband about things because they were unable to deliver what had been promised to us. I also attended a wedding in June of 2014, they had no AC in the middle of the summer. they don't seem to have a good track record.
my wedding was over 7 months ago, so my anger has had time to calm down & I still have nothing good to say about Shaker Run.
response 02/27/2018
Hi Mrs. Kilgore,
I know it has been a few years, but we want to say how sorry we are to...
hear about your experience at Shaker Run! We recognize how important customer service is, not only everyday but especially on your special day! We want to let you know that in January 2017 new majority ownership took over. When they did so they give the entire building a face lift. In addition to the new carpet, paint, and lighting though out the building they brought in new management. We hope we can mend the bridges that were broken by previous ownership and management. Again, we sincerely apologize for your experience and have made changes.
Jessica W
4.0
6/22/2015
We had our wedding at Shaker Run in May. In the end, everything turned out great and was almost exactly what we had imagined it being (except for the rain forcing our ceremony inside). The staff at our reception were great, they were very helpful and attentive, the food was great, and the bartender was quick and kept the line at the bar moving all while making great tasting drinks. We had picked Shaker Run as our venue a year and a half before our wedding date. Over the course of that time, they had gone through two different wedding coordinators and did not hire a new one until the week before our wedding so the sales director was handling our plans and details for the 5 months leading up to our wedding. Because of the changes in coordinators, there were some miscommunications along the way, I had to reach out to Shaker Run a lot in order to have any communication with them instead of them contacting me when things would arise. Ryan did a good job coordinating everything, considering all the other things he was dealing with that were going on with the golf side of things. In the end, he made everything happen that we had wanted. If it hadn't rained on our wedding day, things would have been a lot less stressful and there wouldn't have been last minute changes in plans, but everything came together and our guests had a great time! The venue is beautiful and the pavilion was the perfect size for our reception. We even had our rehearsal dinner in the club house where they served Montgomery Inn BBQ, which was a hit with our families and friends. The only suggestion I have for them is to make sure they have enough staff available on the day of the wedding prior to the wedding. A lot of our family members had to help move the reception chairs and decorations inside because there weren't enough staff on hand in the afternoon to do it, which is something our families shouldn't have had to be doing while we were trying to get pictures done before the ceremony. I'm giving Shaker Run four stars because overall, the venue is beautiful and their food was great, the new wedding coordinator was helpful during our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception, but the lack of an attentive wedding coordinator for the majority of our planning process was frustrating and we felt like our wedding wasn't as much of a priority for them as it should have been, especially when we were spending the majority of our budget on their venue and services.
Karly K
5.0
5/12/2015
What a beautiful place for a wedding! The staff was beyond wonderful join above and beyond their duties to make our day perfect! Special thanks to Ryan Gilley for coordinating while maintaining his duties as the best man.
Amy S
1.0
8/07/2014
I couldn't have asked for a better venue for an outdoor wedding. The pictures were beautiful, the food was fantastic, but the service provided by the management team the day of the wedding was not so good.
No air conditioning in half of the ballroom has yet to be addressed by the Owner. It was 80 degrees! My wedding cake actually melted and had to be held together with straws. We had to change the order of the reception just so we could cut the cake before it crumbled. Again, this has yet to be addressed by the Owner.
I had special meals for the children and they weren't served until the 3rd request. Isn't the bride not supposed to know any of this crazy stuff is going on? I was in the middle of all of this, which definitely distracted me from enjoying my day and focusing on spending time with my guests.
This has been extremely disappointing, so be aware that the management is not very responsive when something doesn't go as planned. They were good leading up to the wedding because they wanted their money, but as soon as they had all of it they have been MIA.
One last item that should be mentioned was my wedding coordinator from the Golf Club was fabulous. She was doing everything in her power to try to help get me reimbursed for all of the inconveniences, but two weeks after my wedding she was let go for no apparent reason. From that day forward the Owner hasn't returned any of my phone calls or emails requesting time to discuss my grievances.
response 02/27/2018
Hello Amesie01,
Thank you for you review of Shaker Run. I know it has been several yea...
rs since your wedding, but we feel your concerns need to be addresses. We would like you to know we are sorry for the lack of response from the previous management and ownership. In January 2017, new majority ownership took over, with that they brought in all new management staff as well. They pride themselves on communication and responsiveness to members and guests. We hope we can mend the bridges that were broken by previous ownership and management. We know the changes does not help in your situation but feel that it needed to be addressed and wanted you to know how sorry we are about the poor experience you had.
Melissa V
2.0
11/12/2013
Shaker Run was more than beautiful, which was the reason that we chose it as our venue.
Unfortunately, they are not easy to work with. At the beginning, it was difficult for us to get a response at all. We then found out that they hired another Wedding Director. They didn't answer our calls until we threatened to drive there and speak with someone.
They are not easy to work with. There were multiple parts of the wedding that weren't set up correctly. We were not allowed to set up for the wedding until the morning of. There was no one to help for the set up, because they said that they were unavailable. There were things that did not get put out (Ceremony sand), place settings, guest book etc. I saw the manager for weddings ONCE on the entire day. (She was also not at the rehearsal dinner).
We paid for everything except wine prior to the wedding. We said that we would cap the wine at 25 bottles for the night. At the end of the night when we had to write the check for the wine, I asked how many bottles were used. When she replied "Your wedding guests drank 36". We had to pay for the 36 bottles of wine.
Overall, I would say that it was not the best experience. It was definitely a lot of added stress toward the end. I know that a lot of brides want their day to be perfect, but they were not accommodating whatsoever.
The first man that helped us when we first booked, Ryan, was AWESOME. He made sure that everything worked out perfectly up until the point of the switch to the new manager. She was much less "inviting" and "accommodating".
With all of that being said,
The wedding was WONDERFUL and the pictures are AMAZING. And so is the food. If you can get past the set up and the execution of the wedding, you will be happy.
response 02/27/2018
Hello 1116VintageBride,
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you felt Sh...
aker Run was a hassle for your wedding, and that you felt the wedding coordinator at the time was not “inviting and accommodating”. We would like you to know that while it doesn’t fix the issues you had, that we are under new majority ownership and management. We hope we can mend the bridges that were broken by previous ownership and management. Sorry again for your experience.
Ashley S
5.0
7/28/2013
Our wedding day was perfect! Shaker Run is a beautiful location to get married. We got married at their Lakeside Ceremony Site and the reception was in the Pavilion. We had golf carts available to us to use for pictures before the wedding. They also had vase options for centerpieces that we used. Everyone had a good time and thought the food was great. Our only complaint was that the bathrooms weren't cleaned very well beforehand.
Cassie B
5.0
9/19/2012
We just had the Ceremony there and it was beautiful!
Brianne B
5.0
9/04/2012
We began our wedding planning with Julie in December 2011. Unfortunately, Julie was battling cancer and ended up in hospice and eventually passed away. As you can imagine, it was difficult to get any planning done with her health issues. Of course we understood the situation and we were bounced around to a few other people. Ted did everything he could to help us out and get things pinned down, but it was obviously not his area of expertise. He helped us hammer out the basic contract and get our food tasting taken care of. Then Ryan took over and everything easily fell into place. Ryan was amazing to work with. You could tell that he had been doing this for a while. He was accommodating to everything we wanted and made great suggestions. He made sure his staff knew every detail. On the day of the wedding, he checked in all day to make sure we had what we needed and that everything was running smoothly. The food was delicious. A lot of guests complimented the dishes served. It was a beautiful sunny day and the campus looked gorgeous for the pictures. The table settings were immaculate, just how I pictured them. Everything I wanted was done. The next morning when we came to clean up, everything was boxed and ready to go in the main lobby. That was extremely helpful in making it a quick cleanup. Ryan and the Shaker Run staff were nothing short of spectacular and I would recommend them and the venue for any special event.
Marissa H
3.0
8/01/2012
Beautiful location with a pond, trees and beautiful ballroom. Food was excellent and servers were great. The wedding coordinator was new and not very polite or helpful especially day of the wedding. The locker rooms were not air conditioned and the womens was disgusting and that was the area they had for my bridesmaids and I to get ready day of. We had to clean the locker rooms and restrooms for guests due to lack of a cleaning crew. Someone took our cake out at 1030 am and it began to melt and when we asked them to put it back in the cooler they refused for an hour and were very rude. The wedding went fine despite these issues however a larger discount should have been given due to our work without help throughout the day. If you are a DIY bride with good bridesmaids and a good attitude you'll be fine but just set expectations low for service.
Emily G
4.0
7/03/2012
Shaker Run is a beautiful venue. We came in at a time when things were a little bit crazy due to transitions with the staff but they worked hard to assure us everything would be fine and the day of the event everything ran smoothly and went great. Thanks to Ryan and Annie for all of their hard work and help!!!
Amanda B
4.0
6/12/2012
Shaker Run was awesome! We could not have been more pleased with them the day of our wedding. The food was fabulous and we had many compliments on it. The ceremony site (two-tier patio) was beautiful and the lake and fairway were a nice backdrop. The holes as well as the porches are great for pictures. Shaker Run was great the day of the wedding, but was a little difficult to work with during the planning process. Our coordinator changed three times, due to some unfortunate circumstances, but Shaker Run came through in the end. Both the groom and myself are glad we chose Shaker Run for our ceremony and reception site!
Amber M
1.0
5/31/2012
Worst experience ever! If I could give 0 stars I would. Shaker Run is gorgeous but that is where it stops. We planned our wedding here and after numerous phone calls and emails weren't returned we decided to move our wedding/reception somewhere else. Neither Julie or Julie's replacement Ryan return emails or phone calls. It took us months to get in touch with the general manager to tell them we were no longer having our wedding with them. Clearly Shaker Run is not set up properly to handle these types of events. After reading other horrible reviews I am glad we are no longer having our wedding here!
response 02/27/2018
Like the others that haven’t had a great experience at Shaker Run, we are sorry. There is ...
new management staff. We know that does not help with the experience you had and again are extremely sorry for your experience.
Eva G
5.0
5/02/2012
My daughter will be getting married at Shaker Run in a week and a half. It is an absolutely beautiful venue! I met with Julie only once and found Julie to have the most kindest heart and wonderful spirit.She set the stage for my daughter's upcoming wedding and I know in my heart it will be a wonderful day. Reading past reviews,there have been some negative postings. Unfortunately, Julie was battling cancer at that time and I'm sure with that on her plate, some details were missed. I have met with Ryan Gilley, the new event planner and spoken with Mr. Lambert and I am assured that my daughter Sara will have a wonderful memorable day. If any little glitches occur, so be it... the actual marriage is what the day is really all about anyways. My condolences to all the Shaker Run staff as they have lost a beloved wonderful woman. Julie passed away yesterday.
Dominique T
5.0
11/16/2011
this place is amazing and beautiful! i would get married here every week if i could!
Heather C
4.0
9/13/2011
This location was amazingly beautiful and exactly what I wanted for my outdoor ceremony. The picture locations were fantastic and the food is DELICIOUS! The only reason I do not give this venue 5 stars is the costumer service. It was very difficult to get in touch with the wedding coordinator at Shaker during planning and when it came time for the wedding she was not able to be present for the rehearsal and was only present for a few moments during the reception. By the time we had questions, she was not available. We started with another coordinator who was very attentive and let go early on in our planning. Possibly Shaker Run might want to rethink that decision as it appears that having only one person to coordinate weddings is not very effective. Otherwise, this is a great location for both ceremony and reception! :)
Michelle M
5.0
8/02/2011
Everyone at this venue was so nice and helpful! They worked hard to make my day special. The food was delicious and the reception ran so smoothly! Thanks!
Chazelle S
5.0
7/30/2011
My husband and I were recently married at Shaker Run Golf Club and had the most amazing wedding ever! The staff there is very helpful they listened to our every need and concern, the food was delicious, and the location is beautiful. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Marion L
4.0
7/22/2011
We had the pavilion out by the lake and it was beautiful. There's a lot of space that can be used outdoors, but you don't have to worry about the weather as the venue is indoors. Day of the wedding, everything went great! However, they did double book our hall for the day of the wedding for a college honors reception without really telling us, so they ended up setting up all of our decorations. Very stressful, but they did a great job in the end. Wedding coordinator was also very hard to get ahold of at times.
Sandy5 W
1.0
6/16/2011
Our daughter was recently married at Shaker Run. I can only offer our experience----AWFUL!!! If you are planning a smaller wedding, don't believe for a minute, that Julie will be of help. She was rude,avoided phone calls, not professional in dealing with people, and not helpful!! It is obvious that Shaker Run caters to the huge "money making" weddings. We were treated poorly, meaning, when time to get ready, we were placed in the back, kind of looked like a place where men gather to go hunting! It was junky, dirty, no mirror for everyone to get ready, no air conditioning, and we were left to "fend for ourselves!" This is just a summary of the awful treatment. I would be happy to go into further detail, if someone feels they are considering using this facility, and give you our experience! The summary----Think Twice!!!!!!
Erica P
1.0
6/14/2011
After reading many rave reviews I was expecting both a spectacular location and spectacular service. The location is in fact GORGEOUS, but the service was appalling. Got married here on 6/11/11
I had a small wedding (less than 50 people) so we opted to have the reception in the restaurant at the club house. We were told this would be absolutely fine. However, there was another (MUCH larger) wedding they booked for the same day that wanted the restaurant for their dance floor. So we got moved to the pavilion, which is much too large for a group our size but they were not going to charge extra for it, so we tried to make the best of it.
I ended up going in for three different food tastings and every time I was told AFTER I got there the food I had chosen would not work out for one reason or another. (Couldn't have a plated dinner in the pavilion, certain dishes didn't work well on a buffet, etc.) Awesome. Because of all the confusion and the lack of communication on Shaker's end we decided to have our reception elsewhere.
Also, I think it should be noted how very disappointed I was in the event coordinator, her attention, and her service. I have noticed others have absolutely RAVED about her so I was expecting amazing service. What I got was anything but. Once she found out how small our wedding would be and that we were not going to be including alcohol with the meal she suddenly became very uninterested in us. My husband and I had a horrible time getting a call or email back from her, which made no sense because she LIVES on her Blackberry. There were numerous times where my husband, my parents, and myself would meet with her and she would be in mid sentence, stop what she was doing, and check her email/text messages because her phone went off. I find this exceptionally rude. This is a huge part of why we moved the reception.
Finally, the day of my wedding she was no where to be found. She would see one of us looking for her and literally run the other way. There was the other wedding that took place two hours before ours and was supposed to be cleared out no later than half an hour before ours was to begin. We found out from the groom of the other wedding she NEVER told the other party that our wedding was to follow that closely. There were still people from that wedding milling around the site, plus that bride and groom were still getting their pictures taken. But again, I suppose a 250 person wedding made mine seem unimportant.
Finally, we were told the locker rooms in the main clubhouse would be cleared out by the other party by a certain time for us. When we arrived (30 minute late) their things were still EVERYWHERE. Once we cornered the event coordinator, we were informed she decided to put us in the locker rooms of the old club house. We get in there and find it is DISGUSTING. Junk everywhere, the locker room itself was TINY and obviously had not been cleaned in a VERY long time. And did I mention there was NO air conditioning?? It was a 90 degree day. Only one large room still had air that worked so my bridesmaids and I had to get ready in a large room surrounded by windows. So much for any privacy. Because of all the confusion, the moving around, and the waiting for the other wedding to leave I missed out on pictures of me getting ready and into my dress, being able to relax, and being able to enjoy myself. The tears I shed before my wedding were not from happiness, but disappointment and regret from choosing
response 02/27/2018
Hi Edbub83,
We are sorry to hear about your experience, no bride should feel that way...
on their wedding day. It does not matter the size of the event we want everyone to have an exceptional experience. As of January 2017 Shaker Run is under new majority ownership and management. We understand that does not help with the experience you had on your wedding day but feel that you should know changes have been made!
Melissa P
5.0
4/25/2011
I can not give enough praise for Julie and the staff at Shaker Run Golf Club. From the very first phone call I knew I wanted to have my reception here because of how helpful Julie was and how professional. From the day I booked until even after the reception was over I have been happy with Shaker Run and Julie. The night was perfect and the food was amazing. The entire staff was professional and helped to make our evening perfect. The value was great as well. I also loved the pictures we got with our photographer because of the great scenery. If you are looking for a reception venue in the Cincinnati/Dayton area I would HIGHLY recommend Shaker Run!
Kristina R
5.0
9/28/2010
I had my wedding at Shaker Run September 11, 2010. It was beautiful the staff was amazing catering to our every need. I couldn't have asked for anything more. They have tons of locations for pictures a beautiful lake that makes for a nice backdrop, the food is amazing! My wedding was a dream I would recommend this venue to anyone.
Amber F
5.0
7/19/2010
We not only were married at Shaker Run, but we had our Rehearsal Dinner and Ceremony there as well. We had an indoor ceremony in the Sycamore Room which offers a gorgeous view of the lake and golf course. Our Reception was in the Grand Ballroom and there was a deck off the back end with rod iron furniture which allowed our guests to go enjoy the outdoors. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Julie really worked with our budget and made the planning alot easier!
5.0
10/09/2008
The entire back wall is windows overlooking a golf hole and a picturesque lake. The site staff was amazing to work with and help made my reception go smoothly and perfectly. I received so many compliments on not only the site but also how professional the staff was.;The Bar is per consumption which can lead to unexpected costs.
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