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Apr 2, 2012 1:05 PM
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.
Apr 2, 2012 1:05pm
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Apr 2, 2012 1:39 PM
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. :)
Apr 2, 2012 1:39pm
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Apr 2, 2012 2:10 PM
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.
Apr 2, 2012 2:10pm
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Apr 2, 2012 2:13 PM
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.
Apr 2, 2012 2:13pm
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Apr 2, 2012 2:16 PM
Well then the Galaxy has to be the front runner.
Apr 2, 2012 2:16pm
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Apr 2, 2012 2:42 PM
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.
Apr 2, 2012 2:42pm
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Apr 2, 2012 3:18 PM
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.
Apr 2, 2012 3:18pm
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Apr 2, 2012 3:19 PM
http://www.puttnstuff.com/
Apr 2, 2012 3:19pm
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Apr 2, 2012 3:22 PM
We get it, you are getting married.

Should we expect a limo thread next? Or maybe a honeymoon destination thread?
Apr 2, 2012 3:22pm
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MontyBrunswick

Apr 2, 2012 3:23 PM
Probably a "help my wife is a bitch and I made a huge mistake" thread.
Apr 2, 2012 3:23pm
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Apr 2, 2012 3:25 PM
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.
Apr 2, 2012 3:25pm
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Apr 2, 2012 3:38 PM
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.
Apr 2, 2012 3:38pm
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Apr 2, 2012 7:34 PM
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.
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Apr 2, 2012 7:34pm
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Apr 2, 2012 7:38 PM
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.

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Apr 2, 2012 7:38pm
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Apr 2, 2012 8:05 PM
RedRider1;1134574 wrote:http://www.puttnstuff.com/

Too close to Orrville.
Apr 2, 2012 8:05pm
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Apr 2, 2012 9:27 PM
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!
Apr 2, 2012 9:27pm
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Apr 2, 2012 9:37 PM
Will the chicken dance be part of the reception?
Apr 2, 2012 9:37pm
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Apr 2, 2012 10:10 PM
We had our reception at The Pines. I got very drunk. I also had the sex after.


Hope this helps.
Apr 2, 2012 10:10pm
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Apr 2, 2012 10:14 PM
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.
Apr 2, 2012 10:14pm
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Apr 2, 2012 10:19 PM
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
Apr 2, 2012 10:19pm
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Apr 2, 2012 10:30 PM
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.
Apr 2, 2012 10:30pm
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Apr 2, 2012 10:46 PM
May I reccomend Miyagi's Asian Wok
3786 Burbank Rd
Wooster, Ohio 44691
(330) 263-1006
Apr 2, 2012 10:46pm
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Apr 2, 2012 11:02 PM
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.
Apr 2, 2012 11:02pm
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Apr 2, 2012 11:04 PM
Miyagi will make some very special egg drop soup just for you Ringz
Apr 2, 2012 11:04pm
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Apr 2, 2012 11:14 PM
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.
Apr 2, 2012 11:14pm