The Wenbeck at Little Bear is a waterfront wedding venue located in Lewis Center, OH. Set amidst the grounds of Little Bear Golf Club, this picturesque venue is conveniently located close to the Polaris Fashion Shopping District and hotels.
The Wenbeck at Little Bear is home to a modern and refined event space made for marking life's milestone moments. You can begin your day in plush get-ready suite, affording you and your wedding party the chance to pamper and beautify in comfortable and stylish surroundings. The entrance area is lofty and bright, with high ceilings and an ornate stone fireplace to set the tone for sophisticated celebrations. You can say "I do" in the elegantly appointed pavilion, complete with heating, lighting, ceiling fans, and retractable glass doors. The Pavillion overlooks a 3,000-square-foot patio that oversees one of three ponds on the grounds of this estate. The Wenbeck Ballroom is transformed for evening receptions of up to 200 friends and family members. It boasts a spacious dance floor and a large projection screen that can be incorporated for speeches and entertainment. You can combine the pavilion and indoor ballroom for your special day, with dancing taking place under the stars by the waterfront.
The team at Wenbeck at Little Bear offers a range of services to ensure your day is a seamless and unforgettable experience. The dedicated staff oversees the setup and breakdown of event spaces for your convenience. You can select from our recommended caterers or choose your preferred catering company to fulfill your vision for a formal seated meal or a relaxed buffet-style service. There are beverage packages to choose from, with everything from Champagne and specialty wine to house beer on offer. You can arrange a private tour of the venue and learn more about our exclusive wedding packages.
My husband and I absolutely adored working with John and Skyler! They went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding day was everything that we had hoped for. If we had to do it all over again, we would choose the Wenbeck every time! Truly, we will miss working with John and Skyler, and cannot thank them enough for making our dreams come true. Don’t hesitate—pick the Wenbeck!! Reviewed on 31-10-2023
Ali Cargin(other)5 out of 5 Rating
I can promise you that there are no words to describe how incredible The Wenbeck’s team and staff are when it comes to planning your wedding. Future brides and grooms- look no further. From the very moment we stepped foot on the venue for a tour, we were greeted with warmth, kindness, excitement, and such professionalism. Skyler and John are a perfect couple to work with, I feel like I have become friends with them over the last year that I planned my wedding. They are responsive, they are adaptive, they offer advice, they offer creativity, and they will go above and beyond to make sure your day is perfect. A prime example is the fact that John and Skyler welcomed their first baby 3 weeks prior to my wedding, and they never missed a beat. I swear these two people are super heroes. The venue at The Wenbeck is SPECTACULAR. It’s gorgeous, spacious, and has everything you need. We had so many compliments on how gorgeous our venue was and how incredible and helpful the staff was at the Wenbeck. The venue is very accessible, it’s in a great location, there is plenty of parking, and has prime views of a gorgeous sunset view. When booking our venue, we were sold on how awesome Skyler and John were. We knew that booking with them meant we were getting top tier communication and great service. We were not wrong. They are the sole reason I felt so calm and collected the week leading up to my wedding, and during my reception. I feel like I could write a novel on these two and their wonderful business. Brides: book your venue here. You will not be disappointed. Reviewed on 25-09-2023
Morgan Patel(other)5 out of 5 Rating
I have so many good things to say about Skyler, John, and The Wenbeck at Little Bear Golf Club! My husband and I were considering having our wedding here but had a very short engagement (about 3 months). Skyler answered all of our questions and was so communicative and efficient. My mom and I enjoyed the detailed walkthrough we had at the venue and Skyler’s personability and attention to detail helped us feel confident about our choice.\tThe venue is accessible for guests who aren’t as mobile (elevator and golf carts for transporting people to and from the pavilion) and the climate controlled pavilion made it a perfect fit (we had an afternoon shower that we didn’t have to worry about). We and our guests loved getting to play mini golf during the cocktail hour. Additionally, the second-floor reception hall has a wonderful balcony for guests to get away from the noise and enjoy the west/sunset-facing view. This venue also has a large kitchen and reception hall to comfortably accommodate 180 guests (we had about 175). Not to mention, they have a NICE sized dance floor!\tFor looks and photos, this venue delivered! We were fortunate enough to have a gorgeous sunset and many paces for wonderful photo opportunities. The getting ready rooms were also perfect to accommodate over 8 people each. So many of our guests had wonderful things to say about this gem of a venue that’s tucked away in Lewis Center! Reviewed on 02-08-2023
Skyler and John, the venue owners/managers, were SO amazing. They were very communicative and easy to work with, and they made the wedding venue portion of planning so easy! I was able to tour the venue multiple times, they were so helpful and informative, and really helped calm my nerves and anxiety answering what must've been a hundred questions.The venue itself is exactly what we were looking for - the outdoor ceremony area overlooks the water and even has an outdoor open air pavilion as a rain/weather option. We ended up holding our wedding underneath the pavilion with all the doors open, the cross-breeze made the 90+ degree heat feel like a perfect 75 degree day. The inside reception space held our 128 comfortably, and the ceilings are high enough for the chair lifting in the hora (if anyone is curious). In addition to the buffet tables, we even had room for additional tables in the reception space for desserts, cards/gifts, etc. The lobby is also absolutely gorgeous with the stone fireplace and double doors. The sun sets over the large patio connected to the reception hall, creating perfect golden hour lighting both outside and in the reception hall. The outdoor area provides great background for pictures, and everything is so clean and pristine that we didn't want extra outdoor ceremony decorations to take away from the landscape and scenery. There is even a putting course we were able to rent out during cocktail hour, a unique experience that many of our guests loved! 10/10 and 100% recommend the location and the owners - we'd love to work with them again and host an event there in the future!! Reviewed on 21-06-2023
Asia anthony(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Had my June wedding here and it was absolutely beautiful. Skyler and John were so helpful throughout the whole process. Definitely recommend. Reviewed on 21-06-2023
Sharda Iyer(other)5 out of 5 Rating
The Wenbeck Team, led by Skyler and John, is simply outstanding. We performed our daughter’s wedding on May 28, 2023, and from the beginning, Skyler was involved and understood my daughter’s and her fiance’s vision and worked hard to make the day a great success. She made us feel that our daughter’s wedding was her only priority. Wenbeck is an excellent venue for weddings. We, along with the groom’s parents, fell in love with the location, the ability to have an outdoor or an indoor ceremony, and the well-maintained golf course grounds created a stunning backdrop for photos and video. The dining/reception/dancing areas and the inviting entrance to the lobby were spot on. Check out Wenbeck. Skyler and John will help make your next big event a big hit. Reviewed on 01-06-2023
Emily Guzman(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-04-2023 The venue is so gorgeous! It was the first and only venue we looked at. It was important to us to find a venue that allowed outside caterers and Little Bear did! Skyler is incredible, and I had some family members that had trouble walking to they drove them around on the golf cart. And they respond to emails so rapidly! I highly recommend choosing this venue! Reviewed on 25-04-2023
Darcyn Lee(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-10-2022 Skyler & John are absolutely amazing! So helpful and professional! They were with us the whole way! Skyler went above and beyond to answer all of my many questions! She made me feel confident the whole process! They are really pros! 10/10 would recommend Wenbeck!! Reviewed on 09-11-2022
Hannah Riegel(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-10-2022 They were very professional, so nice and so helpful. They made the day perfect! Reviewed on 24-10-2022
Maggie Friend(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-10-2022 Wonderful! Skyler and John made my vision happen! They were very communicative and informed us of many things about the wedding industry. They were upfront and transparent about expenses. Beautiful venue! Wonderful people! Reviewed on 15-10-2022
Megan Geiger(bride)5 out of 5 Rating
Vendor's execute and deliver exactly what you want and are flexible in bringing your vision to life. Great people, great service! Reviewed on 14-10-2022
Ed Skornicka(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-10-2022 Awesome experience all around! Skyler and her team did a great job during the whole process. Great communication and made us feel like we were the only wedding she was doing. Highly recommend! Thank you! Reviewed on 10-10-2022
Linda Carter(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-06-2022 The Wenbeck at Little Bear was perfect for our wedding reception. The management team was extremely easy to work with. We loved it! Reviewed on 29-06-2022
Erin Crawford(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-06-2022 Skyler and John were so incredibly helpful for the entire process! From meeting Skyler when checking out venues to day-of help they had all the answers and went way above and beyond and answered any questions I asked. Not to mention the venue is beautiful all on its own. Reviewed on 19-06-2022
Sarah Lehn(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-05-2022 LOVE LOVE LOVE this venue! So many upgrades have taken place to date from the time we booked to our wedding and all of it is beautiful and wonderful! The owners are very sweet and made the process sooooo easy for us the entire time! They are also so personable and flexible with any requests or questions you have for them! I have absolutely nothing negative to say about our experience, I will recommend them to absolutely anyone! Reviewed on 23-05-2022
Shailaja Chepur(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-10-2021 Wenbeck at Little Bear was an amazing place for my daughter’s engagement ceremony followed by party. The price is very affordable, but the location and view seems like it should be worth a lot more. The photo opportunities are plentiful to get amazing shots with a lot of different backgrounds.John and Skyler (venue managers) were great to work with and very quick to respond. All and all, my husband and I were very happy with this venue and we recommend it to all of our friends for their future events! Reviewed on 29-10-2021
Emily Bradfield(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-10-2021 We could not be happier with our experience at The Wenbeck. We received countless compliments on this gorgeous venue. The brand-new pavilion is amazing and beautiful, as well as the ceremony space directly in front of the water. More importantly, Skyler and John were incredible to work with. Skyler is extremely knowledgable about the wedding planning process and made it a seamless experience. As a bride, I felt zero stress. They did an amazing job of shielding me from little fires that popped up throughout the day. I wish I could give more than five stars! Reviewed on 17-10-2021
Lori Williamson(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-10-2021 Couldn’t have picked a better venue! Absolute beautiful setting outside and inside was the perfect ballroom for a reception. Skylar and John are the best organizers and very helpful. You won’t be disappointed with Little Bear! Reviewed on 15-10-2021
Dylan Brown II(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-07-2021 John And Skyler were awesome! They accommodated us in every way possible. The scenery was great, We really appreciate them for making me and wife’s day even more special and we definitely would love to host another even here ! Reviewed on 05-07-2021
Sherie Lowe(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-01-2021 The Wenbeck at Little Bear did our rehearsal dinner and it was Beautiful! The Food was wonderful! The service was absolutely top notch! I highly recommend this venue! Reviewed on 26-01-2021
Samantha Kershaw(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-10-2020 Absolutely beautiful venue!! Skyler was an absolute dream to coordinate with!! She was very prompt with all of our questions and extremely patient!! She made sure our special day was perfect!!! We couldn't have picked a better venue!! Reviewed on 24-10-2020