$11,200 starting price
201-250 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 250 guests
About this vendor
Stunning Indoor & Outdoor Venue with view
Valley of the Eagles Event Center is a truly unique wedding venue, west of Cleveland, in Elyria, Ohio.
We are a "Glamping Venue" where outdoor nature and Barn Like amenities meet modern convenience and luxury.
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~~~ Featuring ~~~
OUTDOOR - wide open outdoor space for ceremony, and cocktail hours, picturesque grounds, paved parking lot and walk way, with grounds situated directly on Black River and and view of majestic shale cliffs
INDOOR - wide open windowscape overlooking the outdoor grounds, complimented by massive Amherst sourced quarry rock walls, and warm cherry wood lined ceilings and wall, oversize rolled up garage doors connecting indoor and outdoor spaces, and complete with an in-house full service catering kitchen
Indoor capacity - 280 | Outdoor capacity - 450 | Outdoor pavilion - 100
VENUE: Full-service caterer. INDOOR BANQUET HALL is elegantly appointed, contemporary with RUSTIC features.....Quarry rock walls, cherry wood lined walls and ceilings, live edge counters and tables, large view windows, and a spacious OUTDOOR DECK with covered pavilion through roll up garage door. Truly unique and beautiful.
PACKAGES: Include tables, padded chairs, linens, bridal suite, portable ivy walls, floral walls, house center pieces, use of golf carts, and outdoor deck access.
AVAILABILITY - 2024 - a good selection of Fridays between May through Oct 2024, Saturdays openings between Jan-Apr 2024 and Nov-Dec 2024.
BOOKING 2025
CONTACT: EVENTS@ValleyEagles.com for tours or complimentary quotes.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$500
Ceremony:
$1,500
Bar services:
$5 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
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-Nov.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 250
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Country Club
- Garden
- Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Other Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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4.8
out of 5.046 reviews
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Valley of the Eagles is a highly recommended wedding venue with exceptional service from coordinator Candace and the staff. The venue offers beautiful decor options, indoor and outdoor settings, and delicious food that impressed guests. Candace's attention to detail, support throughout the planning process, and quick problem-solving abilities stood out, making weddings seamless and stress-free. The scenic golf course views and accommodating staff contributed to unforgettable experiences for couples and their guests, making Valley of the Eagles a top choice for weddings.Review photos
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We (and our guests!) cannot say enough good things about this venue. From our first visit we knew this was the one. First of all, it is so beautiful! We had our ceremony outside, cocktail hour under the covered patio, and reception inside (with the garage doors open!) which made the flow of the evening amazing. The food was very impressive, and everyone loved the appetizers! And of course, we have the give the biggest shoutout to Candace. During the whole wedding process, she was AMAZING. None of my ideas were silly or too much for her, and she helped bring them all to life. She was an absolute rockstar and we feel SO lucky to have worked with her, especially the day of. I didn't have to worry about a thing! If you're considering Valley of the Eagles, do yourself a favor and DO IT!
This venue deserves more than a 5 star review! Everything about the venue was perfect. From the moment my husband and I left our first meeting, we knew that we had to have our wedding here. The outside ceremony area is gorgeous, the reception area was large but the layout still gave an intimate feeling, the food was spectacular, but above all else, Candace and her team were incredible. Every question we had was answered in a timely manner and Candace was always quick to make suggestions if we were unsure of something and literally all of her suggestions were perfect. The day of the wedding Candace and her team made sure everything ran seamlessly and never once did my husband or I have to step in to make sure something was happening correctly or on time, Candace did it all. The catering staff and bartenders were excellent, so much so that people were coming up to my husband and I to tell us how great they were. On top of all of that there were so many decorations that were available for us to use. 10/10 would recommend Valley of the Eagles to anyone getting married.
12 out of 10 recommend!!! This was the wedding of my dreams and Candace was a God send to my husband and I! Not only did the venue have such beautiful scenery but was so accommodating to all of our needs. They had so much decor on-site that we used. From the wedding arches, the multiple green walls, the tea lights, table decor and more! Candace worked with me the entire way through and accommodating all of our requests! The day of the wedding she was everywhere and anywhere and ran back and forth from the groomsmen get ready room to the bridal suite with us girls. Before we could even ask for anything she already knew and read our minds and had it there for us! The day of our wedding the cake vendor I had never showed up. She called multiple times and even went out and got me a cake and a sheet cake to have served at the wedding. I am beyond grateful for everything she did and the compliments I got for the venue and the service was out of this world! I wouldn’t have changed a thing and it was the perfect venue!
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If I could give this venue more than five stars, I would! They went above and beyond my husband and I's expectations! From the beautiful decor this venue had to offer inside, to the spectacular layout outdoors, this place is breathtaking. What made this place even better was our day of venue coordinator, Candace! She is so so kind, patient, knowledgable, and overall the best coordinator one can ever ask for! When I danced too hard during the reception and cramped up, she made sure I was ok. Her team even was spectacular by setting up the decor and taking it all down towards the end of the night. If I had to do this again, 10000% would choose this venue over and over!!
This truly is such a beautiful venue, with amazing food & drinks, & the best day of coordinator EVER. If you book your wedding here, be sure to book day of coordination with Candace. Our wedding day would not have been what it was without her. From answering every text & email at any hour of the day, to setting up multiple calls & meetings to answer every question, concern & help planning, she was such a huge key factor in our day being perfect. It poured rain on our wedding day & we decided we would be having our ceremony outside, rain or shine. There was a window of no rain for our ceremony & Candace & her team were on top of it & wiped down & dried every seat for our guests & were very accommodating in that aspect. After frolicking in the pouring rain for a few hours for my husband & I’s bridal portraits, Candace & my bridesmaids/all my girls, were waiting in the bridal suite for me with a blow dryer ready, stain remover, etc to get me quickly ready for the reception. Not only did she help assure I would look just as beautiful as I did before the pouring rain, but throughout the night I struggled dancing with my dress as the bustle did not do much to help. Candace literally ZIP-TIED my dress up in layers while I was on the dance-floor. She is the definition of a girl’s girl. Throughout the entire day not only did she make sure I was relaxed & taken care of in every aspect, she also took care of meeting with every vendor, moving around decor for me, setting aside cocktail hour food, making our dinner plates, & making sure every little detail was as I imagined. My girl Candace definitely needs a huge raise, because when I tell you she is the hardest worker I’ve ever met, I’m not exaggerating. Aside from the day of coordination being phenomenal, we got raving compliments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was, how the food was the best they had ever had at a wedding, the drinks being perfectly made, cocktail hour outside under the pavilion was such a huge hit & I was told that our guests went up for seconds & thirds they loved the food so much, & also amazing bar staff! I could not imagine our wedding being as perfect as it was without Candace & Valley of the Eagles! I would highly recommend this venue if you’re looking for a venue with beautiful event spaces, amazing food & drinks, moderate pricing & an amazing team!!!!
This is the most BEAUTIFUL venue with the most amazing team! The attention to detail and thoughtfulness was wonderful. Working with Candace through the entire process of planning and on the day of our wedding was a dream. She made everything easy. The entire day of the wedding was so smooth. We felt taken care of the entire day! I recommend this venue to anyone that is planning a wedding!!! It was the most perfect day. I cannot thank them enough!
I cannot say enough good things about our experience. The venue was beautiful and has so many included add ons such as draped florals and greenery walls. The staff is WONDERFUL. Everyone is so kind and made the night go seamlessly. Now for Candace- I would have not made it through the day without her!! She is literally heaven sent and made the day go perfectly. She goes above and beyond day of coordinator duties and was the best part of this planning experience with our venue. Candace I hope you know that you made the day better than I could have dreamed and I am forever grateful for your help! I LOVED this venue!
Everything about our experience at Valley of the Eagles was professional, supportive, and helpful. Our wedding director, Candace, worked closely with us to make sure everything about our day was perfect. The staff had enough experience to walk us through the process, but left it open enough that we got to personalize the experience and emphasize what was most important to us. This helped to make the entire wedding planning process fun, and it made the wedding day effortless and beautiful.
I just got married here on June 15, 2024 and I cannot say enough AMAZING things about this venue. All the staff is amazing but especially Candace the banquet manger! She also handles all weddings and can add on her services to be your day of Cordinator. Candace is WONDERFUL!! She was there every step of the way the entire planning process & knows all the details of the venue and she leaves nothing out! Candace is amazing I would HIGHLY recommend her and this venue, anything that may have went wrong the day of my wedding I had no idea because she handled it all. The food here is amazing and you can have both ceremony and reception here. There is a bridal suite and groom suite as well making it much easier to spend your whole wedding day there. Absolutely loved this gorgeous venue for my wedding💕
My guests loved VOE! They complimented the food, the venue and the staff! Candace was the absolute best! From the walk-thrus, small-plate tasting and the Open House, VOE was outstanding! We had so much fun and enjoyed every moment! Worth the money!
Contacted Janet via email asking for venue details and to book a tour. Received a swift response, which was nice, scheduled a tour for 2/25 and the appointment was confirmed. My fiancé and I are not super familiar with the area so we got a little turned around and walked in about 5 minutes late. We stood at the hostess stand for 10-15 minutes waiting for Janet, bartender said she would go get her, and Janet never showed up. I never received an email saying that she wouldn't be able to attend prior to travelling to the venue or an apology for her absence. Thankfully a manager, who didn't work in the events department, kindly toured us around the venue. Even though the space is nice and the prices are fairly good, we will not be booking with Valley of the Eagles due to the unprofessionalism.
Response from the Vendor on 03/03/2024
I am sorry to let you down.
I am not sure if you read the email addressed to you directly explaining why your tour was not met by our banquet manager.
Shortly after confirming your tour appointment around 2/13, my husband was admitted to the h...
ospital that very night, and one week later, he lost his fight to his terminal illness. I was not able to keep up with email for about 2 weeks, so the banquet manager was not aware of the tour and nor did she follow up with you.
I am glad my colleague Barry was able to host the tour and that you liked the space. I am extremely sorry for the inconvenience caused during my absence. Coming from the corporate world, I truly pride in being prompt, responsive, and professional.
Please reach out to us if there is anything I or we can do.
Thank you very much again for touring our venue.
With my best regards,
Janet
Valley of the Eagles Event Center
Candace the wedding planner made this event center 10/10. We held both our reception and ceremony at VOE. We ended up having a very rainy day and was the most accommodating to make an indoor ceremony as special as can be. We had a magical day that was filled with a very organized and smooth evening, everything we could have asked for. The location is on a golf course on the black river. Have various options for dinner and drinks. Also had amazing late night pizza! Great communication and meet ups in the months before. Large bridal suite and grooms hang out before the ceremony. They have an amazing array of decorations on site that are included in the overall price. Only outside vendors were DJ, cake and photography. Loved the whole package included almost everything.
We got married at Valley of the Eagles a week ago and the whole wedding was better than we could have imagined! The venue was beautiful, and we got a ton of compliments from our guests. We also had the best experience working with Candace. She was with us every step of the way and made sure that we thought out every detail. She made our dream wedding a reality and we are so grateful!
Like most of the other reviews here, I cannot say enough good things about the Valley of the Eagles and the entire team of staff! We had our wedding at the venue on August 12, 2023 and it was an absolute dream. Leading up to the day, Candace our coordinator was on top of every single detail and we met multiple times to discuss scheduling, guest count, seating chart, our other vendors, etc. (not to mention the many phone calls and emails during the course of the planning process as well).
On the day of the wedding Candace and the rest of the team set up every single piece of decor, table arrangements, guided the vendors, and catered to the entire bridal party - bringing us food, drinks, answering questions - they were incredible! We all felt so taken care of. Then, after it had been raining all day, we finally made the decision to try to still do our ceremony outside as planned. Candace let us know the decision was entirely up to us and helped to keep us calm even in that stressful situation! After the decision was made to keep the ceremony outside, the staff quickly got everything arranged, wiped off chairs, etc. to make sure everything was picture perfect despite the rain.
Aside from the outstanding service, this venue is also breathtaking. The golf course has some amazing views and the indoor area where we held our reception is spacious, clean, and very nicely remodeled. Not to mention the food which was excellent and, of course, the drinks were also top-notch and flowing! We also planned a golf outing at the venue the day before our wedding and Barry and the golf team were so helpful and attentive for our large group.
Overall, love, love, love and wish we could relive the entire experience!!
We got married 9/22 and I wish I could do it all over again. From day 1, Candance has made it less stressful. When we originally went to look at the venue she was one of the top 3 reasons we booked it. She is so kind, helpful and just on top of her game. She went above and beyond for us in every way. Valley of the eagles is extremely lucky to have someone like her that cares so much about your wedding day. There’s nothing in the world that I could do to thank her enough for making my day so special.
Our wedding day couldn’t have gone any better! The whole entire staff was amazing and made sure our day went PERFECT! Food was great, ceremony space was beautiful, it was everything we could have wanted. Definitely wanted to give a special shout-out to Candace who really went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect and that we were taken care of all day! Highly recommend, we will look back on this day forever and be happy that we chose to have our wedding here!!
We had both our ceremony and reception here. The venue and grounds are absolutely beautiful. We received a lot of compliments on how pretty and peaceful it was at night, especially for those who wanted to get away from the music and dancing. You can hire their wedding coordinator for only an additional $500 and it's 100% worth purchasing. Candice and her crew set up and tore down all the decorations, provided additional decoration options included in the price, and she was available for assistance throughout the planning process and throughout the entirety of the wedding day. We were able to go into the golf course twice to take pictures which made for such a beautiful backdrop. Throughout the reception, she ensured we had everything we needed and even provided the bride with a hand held fan to cool off.
Some things that we thought could have been done better:
- The separation between bridesmaids and groomsmen made it difficult to communicate pictures throughout the day - especially since bride and groom didn't want to see each other prior to the ceremony. We thought walkie-talkies would have been helpful.
- Where the groomsmen were held throughout the day, it was hot and stuffy.
- For the ceremony, there weren't enough chairs put out. Therefore everything was delayed to make sure everyone had a seat.
- We had 200 people and there is no way more people could have fit. It was very crowded and made for a small dancefloor, even with moving tables out of the way.
- Very hot! They had separate AC units and fans throughout but definitely needed to go outside to cool down.
- We had signature drinks and they ran out of one of them during cocktail hour.
While some things could have been done better, it was still a beautiful night, and would still recommend using this as your venue. I wouldn't have done it any other way.
We had our daughters wedding and reception At Valley of the Eagles. The place is ABSOULATELY beautiful and very well maintained. The event manager Candace is amazing. She pays attention to details,very professional and also gave great input to the celebration. Her staff is amazing and very professional as well. The day went flawless. Candace kept the reception festivities on schedule and everything went so smooth. The food was delicious as well. Our guests complimented how beautiful and clean the ceremony and banquet center was and also how professional the staff. The day was amazing and I thank them all for making my daughter Rachel and her husbands day so special.
Our wedding went off without a hitch! Valley is the best venue for the value. Beautiful scenary for pictures, wonderful staff, great food, and nicely renevated interior. I would highly recommend Valley of the Eagles to any family and friends for a wedding!
We had a perfect evening!! Candace was very flexible and accommodating with everything we needed! Plus, the venue is absolutely amazing! I highly recommend this place! Thanks again!!
I am so incredibly happy that we used Valley of the Eagles for our wedding! Everything turned out better than I even imagined! Candace was so easy to work with and went above and beyond to make sure it was a great day! She works along side her staff doing whatever is needed- moving tables and chairs and all- to make sure the event is a success! We had to move the ceremony indoors the day before the wedding due to weather. Candace and her team made it absolutely beautiful! The chef was so kind and open to any adjustments on the menu. The bartenders were so fun and outgoing! And whenever they saw me coming they knew exactly what drink to get me and got it to me immediately. I wish we could do it all again!
Got married here in October and I can’t say enough great things about this venue. The views were so beautiful and the food was amazing. Candace and her staff went above and beyond to make sure the day was perfect. Highly recommend!!
beautiful venue for ceremony and reception!
We had our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner at Black River Tavern. The staff there is so kind and helpful, and the food was delicious! Highly recommend.
Just got married here a little over a week ago! The venue was beautiful, all the guests loved being able to be indoors and outdoors and the little touches the staff did to make things flow smoothly. The staff was amazing and attentive, while a little busy early on before the wedding (making other peoples days amazing!) but if you schedule a phone call with Candace, she will take care of all of your problems! They are so accommodating and will bend over backwards to make your day special!
This venue and the staff were absolutely outstanding. My sister’s wedding day could not have gone any better. When I was running around making sure little things got done, every staff member, from the event manager to the waiters, would drop everything to help the minute I needed something done. There were no issues or problems at all - seriously top-notch staff. Plus this place is absolutely gorgeous. The whole place had such a great flow between mingling and dancing and chilling outdoors. The outdoor view is stunning and the indoor decore hardly needs decorations it’s so lovely. I can’t say enough about this place or the staff. Extra shout out to Candace and Mac!
Although I was only a bridesmaid in the wedding I attended at this event center, I was still blown away at how attentive and professional the staff were - from management, to bartenders, to servers - every single person I came in contact with had a smile on their face and were willing to help in any way they could. The entire venue (indoor and outdoor space available) was beautiful, with immaculate views of the golf course.
I cannot say enough about this venue. We worked with Candace throughout this process and she is incredible. I’ve been to many venues around the Cleveland/Ohio area and I have yet to see a venue like this. The outside patio is spacious and beautiful, overlooking the golf course. They have big open garage glass doors that open into the dance floor which then leads to a beautiful bar area. The bride and groom and wedding party were able to go out to the golf course for pre-reception pictures. The staff literally bent over backwards to help make this day incredibly special. Anything we asked for, they worked hard to get it. I am so impressed with everything Valley of the Eagles had to offer. They made our Day so special and all of our guests so comfortable. We signed our contract two years ago before Covid and since that signing, all of their rules and contract had changed. However, they honored everything on that contract and did not question one thing. We did not have the same experience with other vendors. So professional, we had a wonderful appetizer display and we were able to bring in all of our Italian cookies that is our tradition. They offer late night pizzas out of their wood-burning fireplace. Everything was absolutely amazing. As I mentioned, Candace is top-notch and shout out to Tasha and the rest of the staff!!!
attended a wedding here a few months ago. I didnt even know it was a golf club until I arrived. Beautiful venue and great looking course! Service was good and the food was good.
We got married here back in July and it was amazing!! The whole golf course was really beautiful and the service was excellent! Candace and the staff did such a good job taking care of us, and we even had a little fun with their indoor golf simulators. (Though none of us were very good at it :/ ) Overall, I couldn't recommend this place more!
My husband and I got married the first weekend of May this year and are so happy we chose Valley of the Eagles for the ceremony and reception. Candace was so helpful to us and we had a great experience planning the wedding with her. The bridal party was able to get ready in the bridal suite. The groomsmen and some family were able to play golf on the simulators before the ceremony. The ceremony site behind the building is beautiful and we ended up having amazing weather the day of the wedding. Our decorator added some tulle to the Arche and a few signs directing guests but we didn’t need to add much outside. We also had our cocktail hour in the outside bar area. The reception area inside worked perfectly for us and our DJ. Our decorator added some greenery to the centerpieces provided by the venue but, again, we didn’t need to add much of our own décor. We opted for the buffet and late night pizzas (the guests LOVED the pizza so much!). The bar staff was also wonderful. We are very happy we chose Valley of the Eagles. All of our photos turned out beautifully.
Venue was beautiful and the food was great!
Janet and Candace helped make our Hallowedding day (on Halloween) our favorite party ever! With all of the extra guidelines to follow during covid and that extra stress, those two helped make sure we felt as little of it as possible all weekend we were at Valley of the Eagles. The venue is beautiful with plenty of space, both indoor and outdoor, and delicious food. The event staff even got into the spirit and danced with us a bit. Candace rocked everything the day of and was a wonderful smiling face to see everywhere we might be in need of her. Thank you to everyone who helped make our day spooktacular!
Kristin & Nick
We had a wonderful experience with Janet, Candace and the team at Valley of the Eagles! Their whole crew did everything in their power to make my daughter’s wedding day perfect! The day called for an 80% chance of rain so we made the choice to set up the ceremony under the cover of their patio space. This was not my daughter’s first choice since she absolutely loved their garden area for the ceremony. When the skies cleared an hour before the ceremony, the whole Valley of the Eagles team ran outside and moved every single chair to their garden space!! Let me tell you, it was HOT outside!! The wonderful service continued throughout the night! The event space is beautiful and the grounds are the perfect setting for gorgeous pictures! They are continually making upgrades both inside and outside to update the spaces. Both Janet and Candace worked through all of our requests and they were very accommodating! We’ve received a lot of compliments from family and friends on what an amazing time they had and how perfect the space was! We can’t recommend this venue and team enough!! (ps - stop by for lunch or dinner too, their food is excellent!)
The Valley of the Eagles wedding venue was excellent. We really enjoyed planning for our wedding at this venue. Due to Covid, the wedding planning was already stressful trying to move the dates several times. We were so grateful to have an opportunity to work with Janet and Candace at the Valley of the Eagles. They were very professional and very accommodating of our needs for our special day. They definitely made it so much easier in terms of planning and recommendations/advice on other things that go along with the planning not just the venue itself. They made us feel like a part of the family and made sure we were taken care of. They were there whenever we needed them. They definitely made us feel easier planning on having the wedding celebration there. The venue itself comes with a great view of the golf course and excellent lights/fire pits decoration on the patio. From my perspective, the lights which are in place on the patio area makes it easier for the decoration itself from your side. We also had some of our wedding pictures taken on the 18th hole of the golf course by the bridge. The golf course crew was more than accommodating by letting us use a few of the golf carts. This made the transition so much easier for us taking the pictures by the water and then going back to the venue. The team also made sure that while we were taking pictures, the guests were served appetizers/cocktails. The food was awesome, we and our guests enjoyed it a lot. The team did an excellent job making sure everyone felt comfortable and were there when needed. We could not have asked for a better venue to have our special celebration at. All of our guests talked very highly of the Valley of the Eagles as a wedding venue!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND this one of a kind VENUE, and the almost all-inclusive pricing structure.
Valley of the Eagles has an amazing and spacious facility, BEAUTIFULLY furnished with quarry rock walls, live edge wooden counter tops, and many contemporary features. The VIEW from the banquet hall and the outdoor deck is truly breathtaking.
My bridal party and I had fun getting ready on site, enjoyed the privacy and each other, relax, and took many First Look photos in and around the clubhouse.
After the ceremony, my husband and I and our wedding party got many stunning wedding photos near hole 18 green, and on the wooden bridge across the river.
WE had the Classic Buffet with chicken and beef, and everything was delicious and timely served. Due to Covid and the health concerns of our guests, we paid a small upcharge for the buffet items plated by the servers on the buffet line. Many guests complimented and appreciated this thoughtful service.
Bartenders were the best, funny and fast, in serving our guests. Our guests also loved the second bar that was setup on the deck, opened to serve right after the ceremony and through the end of the cocktail hour. Our friends were able to hang out on the deck, enjoying the food, drinks, and the view of the course and the Black River.
The catering crew was exceptionally attentive, fast in clearing the plates, and was always around when needed.
The banquet manager Candace is very sweet and so accommodating. She went above and beyond for us in making sure every detail was executed by her crew and among all the vendor. The team at Valley of the Eagles truly made the day special for us. Thank you.
The venue is beautiful and the food was great! The event coordinators were very accommodating and helpful.
I had the absolute worse experience of my life planning my wedding at Valley of the Eagles. In my opinion, they are extremely unorganized and have no idea what they are doing, as well as being very deceiving. The frustration began with our food tasting. After driving several hours from our home in Michigan, my fiancé and I learned the venue had confused our menu and prepared the wrong items. This error was compounded by the fact that I am vegetarian and was not made aware of the mistake until after the food was being served. Additionally, at the first tasting without my permission, they informed me of a menu change. They decided to switch one of our hor d’oeuvres from sausage and cheese stuffed mushrooms to eggrolls. Considering the atmosphere and the cost for food, I do not view egg rolls as a classy wedding food in lieu of stuffed mushrooms – I was disappointed in this change. We originally scheduled our wedding to be in September 2020, but because of Covid, the construction on the venue was unable to be 100% completed by the time of our wedding. My husband and I both work in healthcare and had first-hand experience with Covid. When I asked what would happen if I rescheduled my wedding date, I was simply told that the venue would apply everything we paid for the wedding to the new date. Therefore, because of this information, the fact that the venue was still under construction, along with all the state orders/restrictions regarding Covid, we made the hard decision to postpone our wedding to June 2021. In September 2020, when we were supposed to be married, our seating area (which is about half of the venue) was STILL under construction. To my surprise, THE WEEK BEFORE the wedding, Janet (the owner) emailed me on a Saturday with a bill for over $1,000 in added fees, accumulated from postponing the wedding and new covid regulations. She also stated that if the total bill was not paid in full, by the following day (Sunday), they would cancel the wedding. Even though a lot of the venue is new construction, it started raining on my wedding day and the roof started leaking. The venue is nice, but their air conditioning is not up to par in my opinion, and simply cannot handle a large group of people on a hot day. The day of our wedding the biggest complaint was the heat inside of the venue. The drink of choice seemed to be water by a majority of our guests just to avoid dehydration. There are fans located in the venue and these fans were not even turned on, despite my husband asking numerous times to help with some air circulation. When my husband and I first checked out this venue we ate at their restaurant and were SO impressed by their food, but in the last year their quality of food has really gone downhill, in my opinion. The venue gave us an exceptionally long time gap between ceremony and reception and said they cannot serve food before this time because it will not be ready, but somehow when the time came to serve the food it was colder than the ambient air. During the wedding, we had an open bar for the wedding but the bartenders were unavailable several times. I saw guests reach behind the bar and grab a beer a couple times after waiting with no luck for service. The following day my mother went back to the venue to meet with Candace (wedding planner) to do a walkthrough to check for any damage to the property in order to get our deposit back, she waited for ~30 minutes and Candace was nowhere to be found.
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2021
Dear Jacki,
Thank you for the view. We appreciate you taking the time to write this feedback. Each comment is being carefully reviewed for possible changes to improve all future events. ........We became aware that you are VERY UPSET OF THE ...
$1000 extra charge when you had an attorney issued us a note recommending us not collect the date change fee nor the buffet line plating fee as required by the County Health Dept. However, he understood contractually, venue had the right to charge way more.......Some of the comments shared came as a surprise especially when your father, family members, and several guests expressed how much they enjoyed the night and all the extra efforts in making the event beautiful and memorable. ..........In order to ensure a beautiful wedding, we tried our best to accommodate all the requests --- NO CHARGE for setting up the ceremony site three times in the rain so you could walk down the aisle across the lawn as you have dreamed of --- NO CHARGE for extending the room usage fee, NO CHARGE on using the expanded banquet hall space from 175 guest to 250 guest capacity so all tables are spread out -----NO CHARGE for serving the "5 pm cocktail appetizers" and other add on items as breakfast and lunch to the ENTIRE wedding party of 20 at 11AM ----- NO CHARGE for re-constructing the outside cake that got damaged during the transport ---- NO EXTRA CHARGE in cleaning up the room of unwanted items left behind. As explained, AC does not work efficiently when the doors and the oversized garage door were kept open. ......... AS FOR THE PAYMENT, we kindly asked the final payment that was "21 DAYS PAST DUE" to be remitted immediately so the function would not be canceled due to non-payment. ...... We agree the one hour gap between cocktail and food service was too long but it was served per the timeline you supplied..........Jacki, you and your husband truly make a handsome couple. We sincerely wish you the very best and THANK YOU for being the front line workers in fighting covid.
Thank you again for selecting our venue and your constructive feedback.
Valley of the Eagles Event Center
We couldn’t of chosen a better location to host our wedding and reception! Valley of the Eagles is so beautiful! The venue really captures the beauty of the golf course, the Black River, and nature! We used the indoor golf simulators for our friends who got ready with us while Ryan and I went off to take pictures on the grounds (which are beautiful!!) and at another location. We loved the indoor/ outdoor options and utilized both! Candace and her team were amazing!! They made the day run smoothly and went above and beyond! The food was delicious and we received many compliments! We also had a couple vegetarians and they made separate plates for them!! We can’t thank Valley of the Eagles enough for such a wonderful, unforgettable wedding!! The venue is gorgeous and the staff is even better!
Look no further, Valley of the Eagles Event Center is it. We had our daughter's wedding reception here and it was amazing. As a venue, it is beautiful. We have looked at many places and found this venue to have it all. It has a spacious inside space that has a lot of windows that show case the beautiful grounds, beautifully handcrafted wood throughout, and a stone fireplace. The new renovations really added space to it. In addition to the wonderful indoor space is an amazing outdoor area which was magical with the lights, seating, and nature view. On top of being the perfect venue for us, we also had the best customer service. Candace was our wedding reception event planner for Valley of the Eagles, and she truly went above and beyond to ensure we had the best reception ever. In the planning stage, Candace made us feel like we were her top priority. She always gave us the time and attention needed to ensure we had everything we wanted. It was evident that she was aware of how special this day was to us because from beginning to end, she payed special attention to all details and was attentive to every need we had. She is a true professional being very organized, providing guidance, yet flexibility, and always doing everything with a kind smile. In fact, everyone from the servers, to the bartenders were incredibly friendly and helpful to us and all of our guests. On top of that, the food was excellent. All of our guests raved that this was the best wedding reception that they have been to and having it at Valley of the Eagles Event Center is one of the main reasons why. We are very thankful to Janet, Jill , Candace and ALL the staff at Valley of the Eagles for providing us with a venue and the services that helped us have the perfect wedding reception filled with joyous memories that will last our lifetime. I recommend you book this venue fast because it's one you'll be glad that you did.
We were valley of the eagles first wedding and wow!!! It was so beautiful, the food was amazing and Janet (+ her team) were very accommodating to anything we could need/want. We are still getting compliments about the food and how beautiful and perfect valley of the eagles was. We could not be happier with our choice in venue and thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the staff at VOE for making our wedding the best day of our lives.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! This is a hidden gem! Although we were a little nervous picking such a newer venue, we are so glad we took the chance on them! We could not have asked for a better facility or location! We were able to hold our ceremony & reception all in once place! Beautiful space, so many photo ops on the golf course, and a spacious bridal suite to enjoy with your bridal party! The event coordinator & manager, Candace & Janet are GREAT & were so accommodating to all my requests as a bride! Get the word out there & book with them! You will not be disappointed!!! Our wedding day could not have been anymore perfect ♥️
This venue was absolutely gorgeous and the staff was great! My wedding was the wedding of my dreams and it’s all thanks to The Valley of the Eagles! I would definitely recommend everyone to host their next event here you will not be disappointed!
Valley of the Eagles was the absolute BEST place for our ceremony this past weekend. They were so accommodating and made our day so beyond special. The venue is beautiful and the course is exquisite. The staff is amazing and was available to chat at any time during this crazy time. Highly recommend!
This is a hidden gem on the west side.
The venue is beautiful (wonderful for outside photos on the course and by the black river) and you have so much space inside and outside. Janet and team were very responsive and accommodating to our requests,. They make it easy on you- they help with centerpieces, provide an arch, etc.
We were married 2020 during the pandemic - Janet and her team were patient, flexible and understanding when talking through safety considerations- we had the wedding and ceremony outside, spaced tables apart, added servers, plated appetizers, etc. They have two huge garage doors so inside there was a lot of air flow.
I definitely recommend Valley of the Eagles to other engaged couples. Don't forget the late night pizza!
Valley of the Eagles is the BEST place to have your perfect wedding reception! My husband and I had a picture in our minds of our perfect location and Janet helped us make that dream come true! They are so flexible and will help figure out how to make things perfect! I highly recommend them!
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