We got married at Waters Edge on 10/1/16 but originally booked this venue in July 2015. We first visited in March 2015 and were blown away by the friendly staff and beautiful property. The venue was just too far from home (west side of Clevelan...d) and we ended up choosing somewhere in Medina county. That venue ended up not meeting zoning criteria to host receptions and thankfully we got our money back. Feeling devastated and knowing we had already booked other vendors - we now had to find the perfect venue that was available on our date. We instantly remembered falling in love with Waters Edge - it was as if God was trying to tell us this was where we needed to get married because they were available on 10/1/16!! We decided to book the Great Hall (reception), Rathskeller (Cocktail Hour), Ballroom (back up ceremony space for weather) and outdoor space by the Gazebo for the ceremony. It was right in our budget (fair) and we basically booked the entire property!!
Since this time, Diane and Katie have been a GODSEND! I am currently completing an intensive post graduate residency program - with my elevated stress level, lack of sleep, and time - I'm sure I wasn't the easiest bride to work with (thank you!). We revisited the property twice before the wedding to sit down with Diane and figure out everything we needed. We brought family and LOTS of questions. We actually sat down and played with floor plans for about an hour. She even let me walk minute by minute through my day of schedule and provide advice (since I've obviously never done this before!). I sent frantic emails constantly and Diane or Katie would respond almost instantaneously. They are so kind and down to earth - they always knew how to put my mind at ease.
Diane let us come in the day before the wedding and drop off all our decorations and alcohol (at that time we were able to bring in our own liquor though the site now has a liquor license). She even let us do our rehearsal later in the evening Friday after the Friday wedding was tucked away in the ballroom since our families and bridal party were all from out of town. She was extremely accommodating to our four families (divorced parents) and their needs. Unfortunately, it poured the entire week of the wedding and we were not able to get married on the grass by the gazebo. Fortunately, Diane let us switch the ballroom to the pavilion and had it power washed the morning of the wedding!! It was stunning and we were still able to have our outdoor ceremony!
The day of the wedding was SO SMOOTH. Katie stayed for entire evening - much appreciated. Our day was perfect - the venue was extremely clean and stunning, it was well lit, grounds up kept, plenty of parking, air conditioned in the great hall, perfect weather and decor to match. All my guests were blown away by the venue and their experience. So many asked how I found the venue and plan to recommend it to their friends and family for future weddings!!
Thank you Waters Edge for making October 1st the BEST day of our entire lives! Our Fall/Rustic Chic wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. All you brides our there - stop looking, this is it :)