The Wenbeck at Little Bear

1940 Little Bear Loop, Lewis Center, OH

About This Vendor

Beautiful waterfront venue without a membership

The Wenbeck at Little Bear is a waterfront wedding venue located in Lewis Center, OH. Set amidst the grounds of Little Bear Gold Club, this picturesque venue is conveniently located close to the Polaris Fashion Shopping District and hotels. The Wenbeck at Little Bear is home to a modern and refined event space made for marking life's milestone moments. You can begin your day in plush get-ready suites, affording you and your wedding party the chance to pamper and beautify in comfortable and stylish surroundings. The entrance area is lofty and bright, with high ceilings and an ornate stone fireplace sets the tone for sophisticated celebrations. You can say "I do" in the elegantly appointed pavilion, complete with heating, lighting, ceiling fans, and retractable glass doors. The Pavillion overlooks a 3,000-square-foot patio that overlooks one of three ponds on the grounds of this estate. The Wenbeck Ballroom is transformed for evening receptions of up to 210 friends and family members. It boasts a spacious dance floor and a large projection screen that can be incorporated for speeches and entertainment. You can combine The Pavilion and indoor ballroom for your special day, with dancing taking place under the stars by the waterfront. The team at Wenbeck at Little Bear offers a range of services to ensure your day is a seamless and unforgettable experience. The dedicated staff oversees the setup and breakdown of event spaces for your convenience. You can select from our recommended caterers or choose your preferred catering company to fulfill your vision for a formal seated meal or a relaxed buffet-style service. There are beverage packages to choose from, with everything from Champagne and specialty wine to house beer on offer. You can arrange a private tour of the venue and learn more about our exclusive wedding packages.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor 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 250

Settings

Ballroom, Country Club

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Food & Catering

Awards and Affiliations

The Wenbeck at Little Bear Reviews

Reviewed On 10/12/2022 by Gina L

The Wenbeck was a great space for our fall wedding of about 85 guests! We picked this venue mainly because it gave us choice with our catering company (they provide the bar packages and setup so keep that in mind if you'd rather be able to BYOB...

for your wedding). My fiancé and I had to plan our wedding from afar since we lived out of state, but Skyler was super responsive with my questions and very understanding with our changes during the wedding planning process. We had a chair mishap with another vendor the night before, but luckily, Skyler was able to help us resolve it quickly and was able to help us make some last-minutes accommodations. Additionally, she was friendly and gracious throughout the entire process, which made wedding planning a lot less stressful. The space provided a lot of flexibility and convenience; we wanted to have our ceremony and reception at the same place so our guests wouldn't have to do too much driving. Since it was slightly on the chilly side on our wedding day, the ceremony pavilion was perfect for us, but if it had been warmer, having the ceremony right in front of the water would have been an option, too. We did take our photos there and the water was a beautiful backdrop! Our guests enjoyed the balcony space and putt-putt during our cocktail hour. The reception space was the perfect size for our guest count. The bridal suite was great for us to get ready in and had multiple ways of getting in and out to avoid being seen before the ceremony! We used Sheraton as our hotel for our guests, which was about 10 minutes away from the venue, but there were also a decent number of Airbnbs near the area that you could rent as well. Overall, I highly recommend this as a wedding venue!

Reviewed On 11/09/2022 by Darcyn L

Skyler & John are absolutely amazing! So helpful and professional! They were with us the whole way! Skyler went above and beyond to answer all of my many questions! She made me feel confident the whole process! They are really pros! 10/10 would...

recommend Wenbeck!!

Reviewed On 10/23/2022 by Hannah R

They were very professional, so nice and so helpful. They made the day perfect!

Reviewed On 10/15/2022 by Maggie F

Wonderful! Skyler and John made my vision happen! They were very communicative and informed us of many things about the wedding industry. They were upfront and transparent about expenses. Beautiful venue! Wonderful people!

Reviewed On 10/14/2022 by Megan G

Vendor's execute and deliver exactly what you want and are flexible in bringing your vision to life. Great people, great service!

Reviewed On 10/10/2022 by Ed S

Awesome experience all around! Skyler and her team did a great job during the whole process. Great communication and made us feel like we were the only wedding she was doing. Highly recommend! Thank you!

Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2022

Ed, Thank you so much for leaving such an amazing review! Your family is wonderful, and it was our honor to host you. Cheers!

Reviewed On 6/29/2022 by Linda C

The Wenbeck at Little Bear was perfect for our wedding reception. The management team was extremely easy to work with. We loved it!

Reviewed On 6/19/2022 by Erin C

Skyler and John were so incredibly helpful for the entire process! From meeting Skyler when checking out venues to day-of help they had all the answers and went way above and beyond and answered any questions I asked. Not to mention the venue i...

s beautiful all on its own.

Reviewed On 5/23/2022 by Sarah L

LOVE LOVE LOVE this venue! So many upgrades have taken place to date from the time we booked to our wedding and all of it is beautiful and wonderful! The owners are very sweet and made the process sooooo easy for us the entire time! They are al...

so so personable and flexible with any requests or questions you have for them! I have absolutely nothing negative to say about our experience, I will recommend them to absolutely anyone!

Reviewed On 10/29/2021 by Shailaja C

Wenbeck at Little Bear was an amazing place for my daughter’s engagement ceremony followed by party. The price is very affordable, but the location and view seems like it should be worth a lot more. The photo opportunities are plentiful to get ...

amazing shots with a lot of different backgrounds. John and Skyler (venue managers) were great to work with and very quick to respond. All and all, my husband and I were very happy with this venue and we recommend it to all of our friends for their future events!

Reviewed On 10/17/2021 by Emily B

We could not be happier with our experience at The Wenbeck. We received countless compliments on this gorgeous venue. The brand-new pavilion is amazing and beautiful, as well as the ceremony space directly in front of the water. More importantl...

y, Skyler and John were incredible to work with. Skyler is extremely knowledgable about the wedding planning process and made it a seamless experience. As a bride, I felt zero stress. They did an amazing job of shielding me from little fires that popped up throughout the day. I wish I could give more than five stars!

Reviewed On 10/15/2021 by Lori W

Couldn’t have picked a better venue! Absolute beautiful setting outside and inside was the perfect ballroom for a reception. Skylar and John are the best organizers and very helpful. You won’t be disappointed with Little Bear!

Reviewed On 7/05/2021 by Dylan B

John And Skyler were awesome! They accommodated us in every way possible. The scenery was great, We really appreciate them for making me and wife’s day even more special and we definitely would love to host another even here !

Reviewed On 2/01/2021 by Ela C

I really wish I could give the Wenbeck more stars! Skyler was so, so helpful with the entire process, and as a bride we all know how stressful wedding planning can be. I remember the first moment walking in to the venue and knowing immediately ...

that this was the one! Not only is the space very beautiful inside, the outdoor facilities were very gorgeous too. There is so much parking and it’s such an easy facility to navigate so your guests will be able to come and go with ease. The bridal suite was my favorite part, the decorations in the space really made you feel like a queen. Skyler and her fiancé were so helpful with our needs and wishes to make our special day very memorable, and I couldn’t thank them enough!

Reviewed On 1/26/2021 by Sherie L

The Wenbeck at Little Bear did our rehearsal dinner and it was Beautiful! The Food was wonderful! The service was absolutely top notch! I highly recommend this venue!

Reviewed On 10/24/2020 by Samantha K

Absolutely beautiful venue!! Skyler was an absolute dream to coordinate with!! She was very prompt with all of our questions and extremely patient!! She made sure our special day was perfect!!! We couldn't have picked a better venue!!

Reviewed On 8/04/2020 by Charmaine G

I can’t begin to say enough good things about this venue. With the coronavirus pandemic; the venue we planned for decided to close their doors permanently leaving my husband and I to try to find another venue in a month and half time before our...

wedding. I decided to get on the knot and found Wenbeck at Little Bear. I emailed Skyler and she got back to me very promptly and was very professional and gave me so many details about the venue that any bride would love to have. She was very patient and kind. She got us in the next day to tour the venue. Skyler and her fiancé John showed us around the venue and was pleased to answer our questions and made us feel very comfortable. They were upfront with us about all of our options and prices of everything and what the venue was working on updating the venue. We decided to have our wedding ceremony outside on the golf course! Up until the wedding ceremony; Skyler kept me updated on everything and continued to answer any questions I had a long the way. Working with them, was such a great experience; was easy and I was relaxed and didn’t worry about anything. Also, to add; we just did the ceremony there and it included getting ready in their beautiful bridal suite. It is decorated so nice and it was spacious and my bridesmaids and I enjoyed our time getting ready in there. On wedding day; Skyler and John were so helpful and were so accommodating and helped out when they could. I would definitely recommend this venue for a wedding ceremony and reception!!

Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2020

Thank you so much, Charmaine and Greg. You were the most beautiful bride, and I’m so thankful you chose The Wenbeck at Little Bear for your beautiful ceremony.

Contact Info for The Wenbeck at Little Bear

1940 Little Bear Loop, Lewis Center, OH

(740) 953-7085

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