Donauschwaben's German-American Cultural Center

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $10,000

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

Offer from vendor

Special Wedding Gift

Book a 2026 wedding reception and get a special wedding gift! Contact us for details.

About this venue

Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center is a banquet hall in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Couples don't need German heritage or lederhosen to enjoy the elegant splendor of this wedding venue. We are conveniently located 12 minutes from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Our Main Hall can accommodate 300+ guests for a wedding. There is a minimum of 150 guests required June-October and 125 guests all other months. It has high ceilings with beautiful lighting, a large dance floor and built-in stage perfect for a live band or DJ. There is also an attached patio that overlooks a lake and fountain. Our wedding packages start at $73 per person and include appetizers, dinner, open bar, chair covers, centerpiece options and more! Whether you are looking for that extra touch of elegance or simplistic rustic touches, we are your one stop venue. Contact us today to learn more about how we will make your dream wedding a reality!

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Seated guest capacity

  • 125-400

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Parks, Gardens
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
7370 Columbia Rd, Olmsted Twp, OH 44138

Our event spaces

Main Hall

Beautiful Space and Incredible Cuisine at an Affordable Price!

This space features a vaulted ceiling, a 1,500 square foot dance floor, and adjoining 2,400 square foot patio overlooking our grounds and lake. Included in the rental is the front lobby where the fireplace, woodwork, and balconies make perfect photo opportunities!

Guest capacity

125-500 Seated

100-550 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

* 5-6 Hour Reception Packages * Bar and Wait Staff * Linen Tablecloths & Napkins * Centerpiece Options * Chair Covers * Bistro Lighting with Silk Swags in the Ceiling with Different Dim Settings * Projector & Screen

Room cost

$1,500 Hall Rental Fee

Main Hall

Beautiful Space and Incredible Cuisine at an Affordable Price!

This space features a vaulted ceiling, a 1,500 square foot dance floor, and adjoining 2,400 square foot patio overlooking our grounds and lake. Included in the rental is the front lobby where the fireplace, woodwork, and balconies make perfect photo opportunities!

Guest capacity

125-500 Seated

100-550 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

* 5-6 Hour Reception Packages * Bar and Wait Staff * Linen Tablecloths & Napkins * Centerpiece Options * Chair Covers * Bistro Lighting with Silk Swags in the Ceiling with Different Dim Settings * Projector & Screen

Room cost

$1,500 Hall Rental Fee

Available services that can be provided by Donauschwaben's German-American Cultural Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Reviews

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  • Parent of Bride Review

    •Verified review
    •Tom V.•Nov 6, 2025

    I'm a parent of a Bride that recently held her reception (10/25/25) at the Donauschwaben's German-American Cultural Center and this is what we experienced. My Daughter's wedding was roughly 130 people, but the center could hold much more. The tables for the bridal party, guest social hour and buffet were laid out just right so it still felt cozy and not too large. The hall lighting was also proper for both the meal and later dancing. My daughter did decide on up lighting to accent the walls which I would suggest to help lighten the outer edges. Theres a nice entrance way that allows for a little separation from the main hall and if the weather is nice, a large lighted patio just off the side to get some fresh air. Many guest took advantage of these two areas is why they are worth mentioning. The bride and groom choose three main entries to serve and my two favorites were the beef tips and chicken piccata. I will say that if the beef tips are served in the on-site restaurant, I will have to come back! They were very good. The only reason I didn't go back for seconds was because the bride and groom wanted a taco bar to be brought out at the 9:00 hour which apparently is a thing. This was delicious as well with both ground beef and shredded chicken offered with the standard fixings. Final comments on the facility is that it's nice to have the bar in a separate room. Initially there was concern it might be too small a space, but I didn't see or hear of any issues as the night progressed. From what I observed, the staff working the event was very pleasant and helpful. I don't recall plates or glasses/cups piling up on tables which was much appreciated as the evening went on. Christine was our event coordinator. From a parent's vantage point, she was very professional and prompt with answering any questions. I could tell Christine has plenty experience and helped guide my daughter through many of the decisions that had to be made to hoist this type of event. My daughter had a vision of how she wanted some things to flow during the evening which involved changing up the order of a few things and Christine worked through the logistics to make it happen. From pre-set-up through the reception festivities and then the breakdown afterwards, it always seemed to be moving efficiently and that we were in good hands. I've been to this center many a times for Octoberfest and always have enjoyed myself, and now I can say I've been to my daughter's wedding here and enjoyed it as well.

  • Beautiful day!

    •Verified review
    •Michelle G.•Nov 3, 2025

    Christine was a pleasure to work with while planning my daughter’s wedding! She answered all our questions promptly and was available for any last minute items we needed. It was a beautiful venue and the food was delicious! I highly recommend booking your wedding at Lenau Park!

  • Wedding Day!!

    •Verified review
    •Braxton•Nov 4, 2025

    We had our wedding here and it was absolutely perfect. The venue was beautiful and set up exactly how we imagined it. The food was incredible, our guests are still talking about it. Everyone had a great time! The staff went above and beyond all day, making sure everything ran smoothly. Christine was amazing to work with from start to finish; she made the whole process stress-free and enjoyable. It truly was the most beautiful day, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

  • Wedding

    •Verified review
    •Megan R.•Sep 17, 2025

    Donauschwaben's German-American Cultural Center was the perfect venue for our wedding. The grounds were stunning, with gorgeous landscaping and a large, clean indoor space. The team was incredibly responsive, organized, and helpful throughout the planning process. Christine, the event coordinator, was a pleasure to work with - she was extremely attentive and made the entire experience stress-free. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful everything was, from the decor to the amazing food. If we had to do our wedding all over again, we would choose this venue without hesitation. We are beyond grateful for the exceptional service and incredible value they provided.

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