Conference/Event Centers in Wooster area

• thePITman

  

  I'm looking for a wedding reception location. If we have the wedding in the Wooster area, what halls can you think of? Any you'd recommend for or against?
  
  Here is a list I put together already, with drive time from the potential wedding site in parentheses:
  
  The Pines (31 min)
  1319 North Millborne Road
  Orrville, OH 44667
  330-684-1010
  http://www.thepinesgolf.com/weddings/
  
  Greenbriar Conference & Party Center (30 min)
  50 Riffel Road
  Wooster, OH 44691
  330-345-8333
  http://www.greenbriarwooster.com/weddings.htm
  
  The Galaxy Restaurant (1 hr 0 min, no further North than this)
  201 Park Center Drive
  Wadsworth, OH 44281
  330-334-3663
  http://www.galaxyrestaurant.com/banquet/default.asp
  
  Memories Conference and Party Center (29 min)
  2437-B Back Orrville Road
  Wooster, OH 44691
  330-264-8844
  http://www.memoriespartycenter.com/weddings.php
  
  Genesis Party Center (44 mins)
  10265 Wosoter Pike
  Creston, OH 44217
  http://www.genesispartycenter.com/contact-us
  http://www.genesispartycenter.com/
  
  Shisler Conference Center/OARDC (23 min)
  1680 Madison Avenue
  Wooster, OH 44691
  330-263-5501
  http://www.shislercenter.ohio-state.edu/
  
  Are there any I am missing that I should consider? Do you have any positive/negative experiences with any of the above that you would recommend or vote against? Thanks for any input.
• RedRider1

  

  Had our reception at Greenbriar back when it was called Black Tie Affair. Place used to be nice...not so much anymore from what I've gathered.
  
  Been impressed with functions/receptions at Memories and The Pines. Can't go wrong at either, IMO. Pines offers some better options for pictures since it's on a golf course and Memories is next to a Mattress Store...lol.
  
  Been to one at Genesis, nice place, but nothing real memorable. Shisler seems a little to business-y for me. Perfect place for a seminar, maybe not a wedding reception. Could be wrong though.
  
  I'd start with Pines/Memories and check available dates & go from there. Guessing Memories might be a little easier on the wallet, but that really depends on the options you choose.
  
  Make sure to cross reference the open dates with any important sporting events.
• THE4RINGZ

  

  the Pines would be my first choice. I like Greenbriar too. I have never had a bad experience either place. I, like RR1, think Shisler is more of a business seminar place. I am not a fan of Memories at all. I have attended functions there numerous times, and the food was horribly bland at each event. The galaxy has great food, but it is a nice little drive for your guests. I have no experience at Genesis, but it is near Creston...nuff said.
• thePITman

  

  THE4RINGZ;1134534 wrote:The galaxy has great food, but it is a nice little drive for your guests.

  The Galaxy would be a 1-hour drive, but for most my friends (from Akron) and all her family (from Conneaut), it'd be 1 hour in the exact right direction for them to return home. If that wasn't the case, it'd be off the table. Plus it came highly recommended.
• THE4RINGZ

  

  Well then the Galaxy has to be the front runner.
• OneBuckeye

  

  http://www.quailcrest.com/
  
  http://www.mohicangardens.com/events.html
  
  I have been to weddings at all of the ones listed except the Galaxy. I would recommend Shisler (or Quailcrest) more for the good photo ops on campus and what’s left of the arboretum. Also you get to pick your caterer. Links to two you missed.
• dlazz

  http://www.acresoffun.com/
  
  Acres of Fun is a full 10+ acres of fun and entertainment perfect for your next birthday party, family day or group outing.
• RedRider1

  

  http://www.puttnstuff.com/
• like_that

  

  We get it, you are getting married.
  
  Should we expect a limo thread next? Or maybe a honeymoon destination thread?
• dlazz

  Probably a "help my wife is a bitch and I made a huge mistake" thread.
• like_that

  

  dlazz;1134578 wrote:Probably a "help my wife is a bitch and I made a huge mistake" thread.

  Already have had enough of those with thavoice.
• thePITman

  

  like_that;1134577 wrote:We get it, you are getting married.
  
  Should we expect a limo thread next? Or maybe a honeymoon destination thread?

  Haha. Nah. We have a good grasp on honeymoon locations. Haha! If I post another thread, it'd probably be asking for photographer recommendations or something like that. One factor in choosing a wedding location (her home church or the one we attend currently) is how many/what quality reception halls are in the wedding location's vacinity... so I wanted to make sure I didn't miss any, thus this thread was created.
• Fab4Runner

  

  thePITman;1134589 wrote:Haha. Nah. We have a good grasp on honeymoon locations. Haha! If I post another thread, it'd probably be asking for photographer recommendations or something like that. One factor in choosing a wedding location (her home church or the one we attend currently) is how many/what quality reception halls are in the wedding location's vacinity... so I wanted to make sure I didn't miss any, thus this thread was created.

  http://www.capturedwithlove.com/
• Skyhook79

  

  like_that;1134577 wrote:We get it, you are getting married.
  
  Should we expect a limo thread next? Or maybe a honeymoon destination thread?

  You are the worst.
  
  /DeyDurkie'd
• THE4RINGZ

  

  RedRider1;1134574 wrote:http://www.puttnstuff.com/

  
  Too close to Orrville.
• thePITman

  

  We decided tonight that we are getting married in my/our Wooster area, and not in her hometown. So this reception venue search is indeed on!
• THE4RINGZ

  

  Will the chicken dance be part of the reception?
• 1_beast

  

  We had our reception at The Pines. I got very drunk. I also had the sex after.
  
  
  Hope this helps.
• THE4RINGZ

  

  1_beast;1134938 wrote:We had our reception at The Pines. I got very drunk. I also had the sex after.
  
  
  Hope this helps.

  
  I see some inaccuracies in your story.
  
  Very drunk = no sex.
• 1_beast

  

  THE4RINGZ;1134949 wrote:I see some inaccuracies in your story.
  
  Very drunk = no sex.

  All it takes it a good wind and im ready to go
  
  well played though
• superman

  The golf course off I-71 in Bellville is a great place for receptions. If you pick a place in Wooster, I know a great caterer.
• Mr Miyagi

  

  May I reccomend Miyagi's Asian Wok
  3786 Burbank Rd
  Wooster, Ohio 44691
  (330) 263-1006
• THE4RINGZ

  

  Mr Miyagi;1135042 wrote:May I reccomend Miyagi's Asian Wok
  3786 Burbank Rd
  Wooster, Ohio 44691
  (330) 263-1006

  
  Just don't order the #14 you can really taste the cat in that dish.
• Mr Miyagi

  

  Miyagi will make some very special egg drop soup just for you Ringz
• THE4RINGZ

  

  Mr Miyagi;1135089 wrote:Miyagi will make some very special egg drop soup just for you Ringz

  
  I'm a won ton guy, but thank you.