We looked at several venues but immediately fell in love with Lake Forest Country Club. With it's warm lighting and dark wood, it gave us the cozy but classy vibe we were going for. We were able to have our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one place which made it not only convenient for us but also for our guests. Stephanie Dickens is the even coordinator and we so enjoyed working with her. She was always available to answer questions and helped with so many little things that popped up on the day of the wedding. She definitely knows her stuff when it comes to weddings and was very focused on helping us make our wedding the experience we really wanted it to be. The food was exceptional and our guests had so many compliments about both the food and the venue. You won't be disappointed having your wedding at Lake Forest...promise!

Stephanie, her team and the club are absolutely AMAZING! Stephanie was attentive, kind and extremely helpful. Throughout our year and a half long wedding planning process Stephanie was always there to answer every single one of my questions and to reassure me that things would be handled. Even the day of our wedding Stephanie and her staff were so caring and always made sure that my husband and I had everything we needed so we did not have to lift a finger or leave our guests. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception at the club and each space (indoor and outdoor) was more breathtaking than the last! A big thing for my husband and I was to have great food and Lake Forest exceeded our expectations. The food made in house by the chef was delicious! While my husband and I greeted guests at dinner, the number one thing everyone said to us was how great the food was and how impressed they were with every plate. We utilized the beautiful and spacious get ready room on sit... Read moree and the hair and makeup artists were so happy with how large the vanity workspace was. We also had breakfast and lunch served in our get ready room with drinks, which made the day so much easier. They even made sure to accommodate our dietary restrictions and food allergies so everyone was able to have something to eat and drink. Overall I cannot thank Stephanie and her team enough for being so kind and accommodating. They really made our wedding day what we had always dreamed of!

We couldn't be happier about selecting to have both our ceremony and reception at Lake Forest. They have a beautiful outdoor space, but we actually fell in love with the indoor space even more. It looks like the inside of Beauty and the Beast's castle! I'm still getting compliments about the space and food! All of the food is delicious! But it was coordinator, Stephanie, that really made it worth it! She was a tremendous help, every step of the way. Especially since we were planning from Columbus. Stephanie was so quick to answer any questions I had, and every time we saw her in person I felt like I knew her for years! Every employee we encountered was so sweet. And on our wedding day, I was not worried about a single thing! I was actually able to relax in the beautiful bridal sweet. Our experience at Lake Forest was absolutely perfect!

We actually used Lake Forest for both our ceremony and reception. It is such a breathtakingly gorgeous venue. We had our ceremony outside overlooking the lake in October when the leaves had just starting changing colors. The cocktail hour was on the patio outside too. Both were beautiful at sunset.The reception was inside and spanned several rooms. The dark wood, fireplaces, and grand staircase were what sold me on the venue initially and were stunning in pictures. I was worried about booking a country club at first because I have heard from friends that they can be strict about their guidelines. Jennifer (the event coordinator at Lake Forest) could not have been more accommodating. I don't think anyone told us "no" once our entire wedding day. They even have a room upstairs for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready. It is a huge and relaxing space that worked perfectly for my group. The food and wine were phenomenal. My husband and I are both foodies who appreciate fine cuisine. ... Read moreWe were again a little worried about choosing a country club because they aren't necessarily known for the best food and at our tasting, the food was good but a little salty. We made sure to let the chef know. We need not have worried, the beef medallions and salmon were outstanding. Our guests are still raving about how good everything was. In summary, I highly recommend Lake Forest for both ceremony and reception!

We booked our wedding with Lake Forest for August 28, 2015 after seeing the lake at sunset, the patio, and the large windows overlooking it all. (Prices for a Friday event were very reasonable - Saturday events have a minimum requirement that we couldn't meet with an intimate wedding of 60 people.) Jennifer Bachman became the Director of Events starting early in 2015. She was incredibly easy to work with, super flexible, accommodating, and made our wedding reception beautiful. I could not have asked for more. Several of our guests (including me) had dietary restrictions and allergies requiring specific changes to the menu. Jennifer was on top of all of these needs, starting with our tasting - which was superb - and she made sure each person had the right entree, offering different options so that we had no concerns. On the day of the event, we were very well taken care of. The server saw that my husband and I had to leave our plates to have pictures taken at sunset (gorgeous ov... Read moreer the lake!), and she not only offered to wrap up our food but sent home completely separate new entrees for us! Jennifer personally put out a vase for my bouquet and a cloth napkin to blot the water from the stems so it wouldn't get on my dress. She ordered floor-length linens for us and patiently went over all the table arrangements and last-minute changes to our guest list. My mother-in-law dropped off cookies for a dessert table the night before, and they were arranged beautifully at the reception with tiered displays, napkins, and plates. We had a sparkler send-off at the end of the night, and it was completely organized for us from start to finish. We only needed to drop off the sparklers! Everything was perfect, and our guests commented repeatedly on what a beautiful venue we found with delicious food. We loved the outdoor option for cocktails as well! Go with Lake Forest and Jennifer if you want an easy-to-plan, beautiful, wonderful wedding!

Lake Forest Country Club is a beautiful wedding venue. The wedding coordinator, Bethany Boyd, was easy to work with and helped me feel at ease with all of the wedding day details. She met with us numerous times to make sure everything was set just the way we wanted and everything went as planned on our wedding day. Bethany was always quick to respond to all of our emails and flexible with times to meet with us. The staff at Lake Forest were very professional and they all helped make our day truly special. The food was delicious and all of our guests complimented everything from the beauty of the venue, to the food. Lake Forest Country Club was everything we could have ever wanted for our wedding reception. It was a perfect place for us and I would highly recommend it to other bride and grooms.

We were the first wedding on the new lakeside terrace. All was perfection!

The venue was beautiful. The event coordinator was so helpful and on top of things that the day went smoothly. The food was fantastic. I wouldn't have changed a thing. Thank you!

Lake Forest Country Club is and was the most wonderful venue for our daughter’s wedding reception. The wedding coordinator there, Beth Boyd is truly fantastic, as well, their professional staff! I hope I can put into words just how wonderful an experience we had! We booked Lake Forest Country Club almost one year in advance and we are so glad we did! I would highly recommend booking in advance or you take a chance on not getting having this exquisite venue. We had visited other venues – Signature of Solon and The Bertram to name a few; which were fine. However, nothing compares to the outer and inner beauty of Lake Forest Country Club. The outside gardens are magnificent! The array of flowers and colors are second to none! The manicured grounds, golf course, and lake add to complete one of the most beautiful landscapes you’ll ever find! Everywhere you look you’ll find beautiful backdrops for pictures. We also chose Lake Forest Country Club because of northeast Ohio... Read more’s unpredictable weather. We knew, if it rained and pictures couldn’t be taken outdoors, the club’s interior would be perfect too. It’s a double bonus to have pictures taken outside on the one-of-a-kind grounds and inside in truly breath-taking, classic, old world splendor and elegance of a 1930’s English Tudor. Our photographer was Andrew Jordan; a truly masterful photographer who captured the moments to be forever remembered! Fortunately for us, the weather cooperated. Beth had golf carts ready for Amanda, David and the bridal party which made getting pictures further away from the club possible. Beth was completely helpful from the beginning! She is very easy to work with! She was always accessible by e-mail and phone and met with us as many times as we needed. She always got back to me in a reasonable time too. I find this so important! She provided a bridal suite for my daughter and her bridesmaids to freshen up in after the ceremony and before the reception began. This was a great place for them to change and keep belongings they needed safe and close by. There was no detail left to chance! It was so refreshing to be able to completely relax and trust Beth and know that everything was running smoothly. There are several rooms at LFCC and we rented four. There were two fire places that Beth had going for us which add to the beautiful and serene ambience. The dining room was transformed into utter beauty by The Budding Tree! They are so very creative and do a fantastic job! (The flowers for everyone for the ceremony were stunning!) And one of the most important elements of the evening: the food. The food was out of this world!!!! Everyone has commented on how tasty it was. The prime rib covered the plate and was cooked to perfection! It was some of the best we’ve ever had; every bite would melt in your mouth! We also served chicken and vegetarian dishes which were fabulous! Thechicken was moist and tender and the vegetarian plate had great flavor and didn’t fall flat! Hats off to the chef! Ryan from The Beach Boyz was our DJ! He was great! He captured who and what Amanda and David were all about. He kept the crowd dancing and enjoying fun and fellowship! We did bring our cake in from Michael Angelo’s Bakery on Ridge Road! They too are well worth checking out! Their cakes are moist and delicious and beautiful works of art!!! We will highly recommend LFCC! We are so blessed and happy that we made the decision to have our event there! It’s really too bad that the last experience posted was so horrible. But rest assured, Lake Forest Country Club has redeemed itself!

We had our wedding reception at Lake Forest in May 2017 and we could not have asked for anything better!! Jennifer, the wedding coordinator, was really good at handling all the details so we didn't have to worry. Everything looked beautiful, everything ran smoothly, and we got so many compliments from our friends on the food and service. I would HIGHLY recommend Lake Forest!!

I choose this venue because it is not your boring banquet room. I had character and everyone at the wedding loved it and said how it looked like a castle and romantic! Prices are a bit high, but that is anywhere. The club did switch event planners mid planning our wedding and did not notify us for 3 months after the new one was hired. Everything worked out although sometimes a bit slow on responsiveness. Overall I would not even hesitate to have my wedding here, the beauty of the venue outweighs any negatives or cost.

As per the other reviews... The club is beautiful!! The formal dining room is beautiful dark wood, with a great fireplace and gorgeous windows. The dining room feels very open as it is surrounded by windows for a perfect view out to the private lake. The gardens are fantastic and kept up flawlessly. My wedding date was October 2, 2010 and we were planning an outdoor wedding. The day of, mother nature had other plans as it rained, was cold and was grey the entire day (good luck for most brides, unless planning an outdoor wedding, then it is just a headache)… About an hour and a half before the wedding the club’s assistant manager had my wedding moved from outside to inside. The room was a little small of all of our guests, but it was still beautiful non-the less. The food was phenomenal… I had some of the most finicky eaters at my reception and they were saying how GREAT everything was!!! The only issue I had with this club, as per everyone else was the Management staff. ... Read more Don’t get me wrong, they were all great…its just that they changed assistant managers 3 times in the course of my wedding planning, which wasn’t the easiest thing to deal with, much less having to go over and over and over the details. And as another reviewer had mentioned, I was not notified of the changes, until I had called them to ask a question or to make a payment. All in all, I would definitely recommend this club to anyone looking for a beautiful venue for their wedding in the Hudson area, just know that you may have to follow up a few more times than most would prefer!!!

This is a great location for a fall wedding! The communication of the staff is sometimes difficult but the site is stunning. With this venue you get a cozy home nestled in wonderful Hudson and not a big spacey reception hall. The food was awesome and loved by all my guests. The staff is the only downside to this site.

If you are thinking of having a wedding here.. RUN.. FAST..FAR! I had my wedding here in June of 2010 and would never ever recommend anyone having there wedding here. It was a joke from the start...I should have known. I also experienced a management change during the process. I had spent 10 months planning with one (who was not that great anyways) and then 68 days before my wedding..when everything should be pretty solid called to find out why I hadn't received a bill, only to find out that the assistant manager was no longer with the company. So when I should be sleeping soundly knowing i did everything well in advance, i was back to square one and had to replan everything with the club. I had it out with the manager of the club and everything and they were very less than accomodating. I chose the venue because of the beautiful grounds but Mother nature had other plans for us as well. We did our rehearsal outside (while trying to step around all the geese poop on the grounds that nob... Read moreody apparently cleans up until 10 mins before the wedding) and the Assistant manager never even thought maybe we should practice inside in case it rains. Well the day of and we all had no idea what to do..not even a practice that day even though we were there with plenty of time to spare. Ernie (the manager) and the assitant manager were running after my mom to have her make a decision about what to do..yet my mom wasn't the one paying or making the decisions.. so we/she found that quite odd. They were stressed out yet they are supposed to be professionals? We HAD to have valet..as per the contract, yet 3 of our guests were the only ones who used it because the weeds had over grown the sign out front. At the end of the night those 3 guests couldnt find their keys because valet had apparently already left for the night (this was at 1030..not 1am or anything) So even though we paid for valet it was a complete waste. The food was amazing when we did our tasting however i was trying not to gag at the front table the day of my wedding because my salmon was cold and gross, the potatoes were now instant potatoes, and the salad was soggy..not how I planned at all! When it came time for my cake cutting..the cake was supposed to be rolled on the dance floor so everyone could see..but no it was put in the corner of a room where no one even knew what was going on..but the assistant manager was so stuck to her "schedule" that she rushed us right through it. We also had issues with the bartender. When u pay per 1/10th of the bottle..they like to pour super heavy! Even when we asked the bartender to take it easy on the pours he started back up 10 mins later pouring super heavy. I had some big drinkers at my wedding and even they had to waste a few drinks because they were just TOO STRONG. We didn't want to do a last call at the end of the night because we didn't want people stocking up on drinks and then wasting them, so we just wanted the bar to shut down at a predetermined time. The bartender decided that if people still came up, he'd serve them even though we said when it was done it was done..and his only excuse was he wanted to make our guests happy..how about make us happy since we are footing the bill!! During the day when we were taking pictures, the assistant manager was super rude to my wedding party and my husband, she was dressed like she should be going to a strip club not a high end country club and was just straight up unprofessional. All in all my wedding day was THE best day of my life however I cannot say that LFCC assisted whatsoever in making this day special. LFCC only gave me more to worry and stress over on my big day and the days leading up to it.