Say “I do” at a Lakeside Elopement Venue in Northeast Ohio
Elopements at Nature Valley Lodge
Elopements are a beautifully simple way to marry. Set on our family farm in North Lawrence, Wayne County, Nature Valley Lodge offers a scenic elopement venue with water views, handcrafted woodwork, and a beautiful background for portraits. If you’re searching for elopement venues in Ohio, this is an elegant, no-fuss setting just 20 minutes from Akron and Canton and within easy reach of the Cleveland area.
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Vow Renewal & Elopement Packages
Designed for couples who want a scenic, no-fuss ceremony with time for portraits
Our Elopement Package provides exclusive access to the venue’s most photogenic areas, perfect for those looking to keep things elegant and effortless.
What's included in your elopement package:
3-hour private venue rental for ceremony and portraits
Ceremony seating for up to 50 guests at the Ceremony Arbor
Access to photo locations: lakeside, lodge interior and exterior, and gardens
Use of Bridal Haven and Groom’s Retreat for pre-ceremony preparations (within rental time)
Guest details: Up to 50 guests. For 51+ guests, follows standard wedding pricing.
* Please note that elopement packages are available to reserve Mon–Thurs year-round or within 5 months of your desired date, based on availability.
No dining, bar, or reception setup is included with the standard elopement package. Due to the condensed format, no time extensions or farmhouse access
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Planning a post-elopement celebration?
Want to gather more guests after your vows? Host a relaxed toast or dinner by booking a post-elopement party venue option. We can help you upgrade to a micro-wedding or private reception so you can celebrate on the terraces or inside the lodge.
Scenic Elopements & Vow Renewals in Ohio
If you’re searching for elopement or vow renewal venues surrounded by nature, Nature Valley Lodge is a beautiful fit. Set on the edge of Ohio’s Amish Country in North Lawrence, our lakeside ceremony spaces offer privacy, serenity, and wooded views without sacrificing accessibility, all within easy reach of Northeast Ohio’s major cities including Akron, Canton and Cleveland.
Want to linger with your closest people after the ceremony? Stay on site. Choose The Farmhouse (sleeps 6) for a cozy, private stay, or Black Walnut for a playful afterglow with games and a hot tub. It’s an easy way to turn a simple “I do” into a relaxed evening or a mini-getaway together.
Our Small Wedding Packages
Whether you are planning an elopement for two or a micro-wedding with your nearest and dearest, our packages make planning simple. Every option includes exclusive access to our scenic grounds, thoughtfully designed amenities, and the flexibility to create something that feels like you. If you’d like to see all our wedding packages, please check our wedding venue hire.
Micro Wedding Package
For up to 50 guests | 12 hours
An intimate celebration without compromise. Our Micro-Wedding Package is ideal for couples seeking a more personal gathering without the scale or expense of a full wedding weekend.
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Private venue access from 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
Use of indoor and outdoor event spaces: garden, ceremony arbor, lakeside upper terrace, lakeside lower terrace, main lodge, catering kitchen
Tables, chairs, dish ware, and post-event cleaning
Use of catering kitchen
Required 3-hour hosted bar (priced separately)
Up to 50 guests included
Standard wedding pricing applies for 51+
Available Mon–Thurs year-round or within 5 months of your desired date, based on availability
Due to the condensed format, no time extensions or farmhouse access
All food must be provided by licensed, full-service professional caterers (no homemade or self-serve food permitted)
All accommodations are an additional fee & just steps from the venue, offering convenience, comfort, and space to relax throughout your celebration.
Elopement Package
For up to 50 guests | 3 hours
A beautifully simple way to say “I do.” Designed for couples who want a scenic, no-fuss ceremony with time for portraits, our Elopement Package provides exclusive access to the venue’s most photogenic areas, perfect for those looking to keep things elegant and effortless.
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3-hour Rental
Ceremony seating for up to 50 guests (set at the Ceremony Arbor)
Wireless indoor microphone + Bluetooth speaker access
Access to photo locations (lakeside, lodge interior/exterior, gardens)
3-hour private venue rental (ceremony + portraits)
Use of Bridal Haven & Grooms Retreat for any pre-ceremony preparations (within the rental time)
Available Mon–Thurs year-round or within 5 months of your desired date, based on availability
No dining, bar, or reception setup included
Due to the condensed format, no time extensions or farmhouse access
FAQs
Here are a few questions we hear most as couples plan. If something’s missing, reach out and we’ll guide you.
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Yes. We’ll hold an indoor ceremony layout in the lodge so you can move inside quickly and stay on time.
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The elopement package doesn’t include dining or bar service. If you’d like a toast or gathering, please ask or upgrading to a micro-wedding.
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Yes. You can upgrade to a micro-wedding for more time, seating, and service.
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Yes. We can share preferred vendors who know the property and timelines well.
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Floral installs are welcome with non-damaging fasteners. No nails or adhesives on woodwork. Confetti should be biodegradable and used only outdoors. Ask us for full guidelines.
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Yes. We love seeing furbabies included in the ceremonies and photos. Afterwards, pets will need to be taken off the venue property for the remainder of the event.
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Yes, the indoor and outdoor ceremony sites are both accessible.
We do have a gravel parking lot and cemented handicap parking spaces close by. We offer golf cart chauferring for guests from parking lot to the Lodge.
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No. Due to the condensed format, time extensions and farmhouse access aren’t included in the elopement package. Please get in touch for bespoke options.
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Yes. You can make it a mini-getaway: choose The Farmhouse (sleeps 6) or Smucker’s Country Cottage (games and hot tub), subject to availability and additional fees.
Ready to Plan Your Elopement?
If you’re exploring elopement Ohio options or searching for an elopement party venue, we’d love to show you around Nature Valley Lodge. Get in touch to check your date, request a quote, or schedule a site tour.