The Emerald Event Center at the Residence Inn Avon

you need, and made us feel so special on our wedding day. And the food/bar, wow! I have rarely ever been to a wedding that I said "wow this food is amazing"... ALL of our guests raved about our food, including my husband and I. When you go for a food tasting, they set it up for you like the tables will be set for the wedding which makes you feel valued and special. The cake is included from Top Tier Cakes in Westlake which makes for such a simple process when booking the venue, and all around we could not have been happier with the food & desserts. We got the upgraded bar package which was also a hit with our guests. There were so many options and the bartenders were very fun to work with-- they were even dancing while making drinks, how fun! We also had a lot of moving parts to our day/night because we were surprising our guests with a choreographed first dance that included spark machines. Shannon was so kind and supportive of us and she even allowed us to practice in the space a few weeks ahead of the wedding so that we could feel comfortable on the wedding day. It may have been a small gesture to them, but to us it showed us they were wanting and willing to go above and beyond to make our vision come to life. I could go on for hours about how much we loved our wedding, but I will end with this. We talked with Shannon previously about how much we love wine, and even handmade our wine bottle centerpieces. The first piece of mail I got with my new name was from Shannon, inviting us to a wine tasting event at emerald with a handwritten note. This just goes to show how much she cares for her clients. Thank you everyone at Emerald for the BEST WEDDING DAY we could've ever dreamed of! I could not recommend them more. You will not be let down!

could easily take home our things. Shannon was our contact person and answered all my questions no matter how mundane. They allowed us a flexible payment plan instead of large balances at once. I couldn't have asked for a better venue for our day

nue was the perfect size for our large wedding (215 guests) but also can be great for a smaller wedding too! EEC was very flexible, attentive, and friendly. I would recommend this venue to anyone! Emerald Event Center really made our wedding day absolutely perfect.

emailing every other week as government protocols were changing. First off, Shannon did an amazing job. She was so easy to get ahold of and made sure everything was perfect on the day. We brought in alot of our own decorations and centerpieces, making a dozen trips to the hall, and she was always there to help. We couldn't have done it without her! The food was phenomenal, we ordered a steak and chicken option with scalloped potatoes and steamed carrots, and everything was cooked perfectly. The steak was so tender and delicious. I may be biased, but the cake was the best wedding cake I've ever had. It was fluffy, and the frosting wasn't too sweet, and it looked just as I had envisioned. The outside patio was a great feature to have. It's a perfect place for guests to go to take a break from the music and dancing and relax. It was also great for the cocktail hour so that guests more room to spread out. Lastly, the honeymoon suite was the cherry on top of an amazing venue. It was so nice to be able to step into the suite to take a break from the wedding madness and just enjoy a moment together. The room itself is beautiful and I was so glad we stayed for two nights. It really was a perfect night at the Emerald Event Center. Would HIGHLY recommend.

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ine details such as our block of rooms, meal and drink options, venue decor, and much more. The venue was beautiful and perfect, every detail we discussed was executed exactly as we expected. Day of our reception, Shannon was on hand to assist and made sure everything ran smoothly. The dinner was fantastic, we had Steak with asparagus and roasted potatoes, and Chicken Parmesan with pasta, as well as a vegetarian pasta option for our guests. They even fixed our wedding cake that had been slightly damaged in travel to the venue. I can’t say enough great things about the attention to detail, how friendly the staff all were, and how beautiful the venue was. Thank you so much for making our reception perfect!

ger) made everything a breeze! She very easy to communicate with and helped us with all our questions and concerns. The place looked amazing on the big day. It was truly perfect! If you are looking for a wedding venue, look no further.

with the pandemic full force, we were able to have our dream wedding reception at Emerald. The staff, food, and management truly outperformed. Highly recommend working with Emerald for ANY catered event.

from our guests on the food, service, and venue. We could not be happier.

in October. Kelly at Emerald Events responded to our request for a date right away and we were able to get back on track in the blink of an eye! All of our communications were handled professionally and swiftly. In addition, the venue itself was the perfect place to host our reception. The convenience of having the hotel attached to the event center was great for all of our out of town guests! Kelly and her team did an amazing job of coordinating all of our décor and making the ballroom space look exactly as we pictured. Chef and his staff were fantastic. All of the food from appetizers to entrees to late night snacks were raved about! We couldn't be happier with our choice to work with Emerald Events Center. Thank you to everyone for making our day unforgettable!

ay. She was just as excited (with good news) and sad (with bad news) for me every step of the way and I will never forget that. When we pulled up to EEC on our wedding day, I saw her and said, "there is my girl!" with a huge smile on my face. She was so sweet to give us a personalized gift which means I know she listened to me talk about my dog multiple times :). The day of the wedding (at 3pm, while we were in church getting married), the governor put restrictions on alcohol and closed all bars across the state early. They were very kind and flexible and had little surprises to make it better! The food was great, the staff was amazing, and the overall experience will NEVER be forgotten. I highly recommend! You know they love what they do - it's more than just a job for them.

ut this wonderful location and outstanding staff that made our dream wedding come to life. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! PS: the chef was amazing and extremely accommodating as well. If you want to be treated like royalty, book with them!

especially the surprise in our fridge)! The team there is the best you will find! As for the actual room and hotel- amazing! The ballroom was beautiful and everything was put together exactly how we discussed without any stress! We are still getting compliments about the food and the staff being perfect. The hotel rooms were amazing and everyone could have breakfast together the next day! I am so glad we used Emerald Event Center and it took so much stress off of me!

an absolute dream wedding and I’m so happy we chose the event center for our venue!

is that the evening went too quickly . It's a wonderful venue - a real asset to Lorain County!!!

o idea what we were getting when we booked, because the Emerald event center was pretty new. We could not have been more pleased. I can honestly say that everything was perfect. Shannon seems to be a perfectionist which work to our advantage because, honestly, my daughter’s wedding day was everything she had hoped it would be. Not just the day of but everything leading up to the day of. We had many out-of-town guests And every single one had only positive comments about the hotel. It was a great gathering spot for everyone all weekend long. When we came with three carloads of gift bags and all the necessities for the wedding there were so many people at the front door waiting to help us. And we really needed the help there was tons to be carried in. So, thank you Shannon! I can’t tell you how much we appreciated all that you did for us. I would not have changed a thing at

ception and everything was absolutely perfect. The venue looked beautiful, the setup was perfect, our request to have a cookie table went very smoothly, and the staff at the reception was so polite, ready and fun! Shannon is such a sweet, kind person and I would recommend this venue to anyone. Chef Bernie did an amazing job with the food service. The guests at our wedding were raving about the food, service and venue. Everything was delicious. I have no complaints for this venue. I wish I could do it all over again - my husband and I are very, very happy with how everything turned out. Thank you to the staff at the Emerald Event Center!!

, and any questions or concerns I had were always addressed immediately. I am so happy with how everything turned out! It was the most perfect day!

and did fun little extra things for us that we weren’t expecting (like giving me an extra side of mashed potatoes with my meal since she found out how much I loved them and giving my husband his favorite potato we tried at the tasting, with his meal on our wedding day even though that’s not the starch we went with) and a few other things that to me was a reflection of her character and she’s absolutely perfect for the job. Emily had her cousins wedding the day of our wedding so she could not be there (which is completely understandable) and we had Shannon filling in for Emily. My husband and I both felt that we were lucky to have Shannon fill in for Emily and she did a perfect job helping with the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner Friday night and the entire wedding day on Saturday. Shannon made sure everything went as smoothly as possible and we are very lucky to have been able to work with her too. Mindy is such a sweet sweet woman. We are so lucky that we got to work with her for our wedding too! She stayed until almost midnight on Friday night working and that work ethic is amazing to me. We were putting up our backdrop Friday night while she was in there and she got an extension cord for us, when we were trying to untangle our lights she brought out mini water bottles for us. She is seriously one of the sweetest women I have ever met and she is also perfect for the job she does. The entire staff at Emerald couldn’t have been any more perfect and our day we will never forget and we have The Emerald Event Center to thank for that.

ted well with us and were very helpful Day of. The only complaint would be the central reservation system, which is a Marriott issue not a wedding issue. They told a few of my guests there were no rooms available period, not just that my block didn't have any more rooms (which if I had been made aware I would have added some additional rooms then). Again, this is a Marriott issue though and not a Emerald event center problem. They are unfortunately a part of the process.

etup was just as nice. We had our nice little inside ceremony and moved straight to cocktail hour. Everything went smoothly, and Emily was a gem to work with! Best wedding ever!

es were thrilled with the nice, new hotel suites. Free breakfast in the lobby + the nice bar made for the perfect gathering place for everyone. It felt like a family reunion all weekend! The staff helped make our wedding reception a success. Everything looked beautiful, and every detail was taken care of. The food was also delicious, and the cake from Top Tier was so good that there was not a single slice leftover!