The Overlook 1923 Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
37 Reviews
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Rachel R. Sent on 11/02/2022The best day ever!!!
We were married on October 1st 2022. We planned our wedding for about 2 years prior to the date due to Covid. Clarissa was so flexible and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. The venue is beautiful overlooking twin lakes and the food was outstanding. Clarissa made sure our day went smoothly, helping to coordinate the ceremony and order of evens for our reception. We had a fantastic experience and wish we could relive the day over again. -
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Christine Z. Sent on 12/23/2020Incredible Experience
My husband and I feel so lucky to have chosen the Overlook for our wedding venue. I didn't expect to plan a wedding during a pandemic but the coordinator and chef could not have been more flexible, responsive, or positive. The space is beautiful, it doesn't even need much decoration. The food was delicious- the guests are still talking about it. Wonderful accommodations and small details from the venue that add up to many happy memories. I could not recommend The Overlook more. -
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Lindsey K. Sent on 07/28/2019Amazing service and FOOD
Chef Zou and his team made our day completely magical. They were so flexible and willing to help. Anything that we asked for they did for us without any hesitation. The food and service was absolutely amazing. All of the guests raved about how exceptional the food was. We had a sit down dinner with several choices and everything was equally delicious. It doesnt get any better than The Overlook....especially for the price! Chef Zou made sure to walk around and greet each guest and made sure everyone was happy. He even accommodated to severe food allergies that some of our guests had. Everyone at the Overlook made the process so easy for us. We truly were never stressed or worried AT ALL. Highly recommend this venue! -
Michelle D. Sent on 06/07/2020
Amazing!!!
Wow wow wow! We could not have picked a better venue to have our wedding at. The view is breathtaking and the staff are wonderful. I unfortunately ended up being a covid bride, but The Overlook did a great job helping me plan and replan everything. They were always prompt and polite when answering e-mails or phone calls and were patient with all the questions I had. The food was incredible and they were able to give us options everyone could enjoy. I would pick them a hundred times over and can’t wait to have my larger reception with them next year.The Overlook 1923's reply:
Thank you, Michelle! It was an absolute pleasure to host your wedding this year. We wish you and your husband a lifetime of joy and happiness. We cannot wait to host your reception next year! -
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Ally H. Sent on 05/10/2021Absolutely perfect day
We just held our wedding at The Overlook this past weekend and oh my gosh-- I could absolutely not say enough kind things about The Overlook and their staff. They are SO kind, thoughtful, and organized! Our wedding went off without a hitch, and we are still getting compliments on the food and how beautiful the venue was. Thank you all SO much for an amazing time! -
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Hannah Sent on 11/05/2019Could Not Have Been Better
Brian and I are so completely happy with how well our wedding went and the compliments were ENDLESS! The Overlook does it all: delicious food, bar package, event coordinator, inside/outside ceremony options, incredible staff, and all very affordable.
The venue: We fell in love with this building and its grounds from our very first visit. The structure itself has so much character and is a perfect mix of rustic and formal. The view from the back windows is spectacular with the lake and the little homes around it with the fall foliage was exactly what I didn't know I wanted. There is a pergola and brick patio that would be perfect for outdoor ceremonies. We had planned on that, but had to move inside due to the weather. Inside is just as magical. Large windows in front, brass chandeliers, and a fireplace at each end of the ballroom made it picture perfect for the indoor ceremony.
The staff: We were first greeted and given a tour by Mariah, she is super friendly and was ready to thoroughly answer any questions we had. She walked us through their process and menus, bar packages, etc. and she was ready at a moments notice when we decided to move the date up by six months! She made getting started so easy! Mariah got us set up with their coordinator, Faith (also amazing). Faith got us taken care of throughout the planning process. She was quick to answer emails and ease my mind whenever I had any worries. About four months before the wedding, we had our tasting with Chef Zou. This guy will have a special place in our hearts forever. He approaches his business with confidence and kindness and is, himself, one of a kind. He was copied on every email sent by Faith, so he was always in the loop, too. The rest of the staff was sweet and always smiling and ready for whatever was needed.
The food: My goodness! THE FOOD. I had originally communicated that I was thinking of a backyard BBQ-type menu, which they can do, but Chef decided to do us better. At our tasting, he created so many delicious options for us that it was hard to decide. He also catered to my food sensitivity without even a word about it. He said, "We don't do wedding food here, we do good food," and was NOT exaggerating. We ended up with stuffed chicken or lemon buttered cod with mashed redskins, and the chef's veggies. DAMN. Not only did we love it, EVERYONE loved it. We got tons of compliments on the dinner. Take this advice, if you have any doubts on their food, go for dinner. They are open during the week and while they don't have the same menu that they do for weddings, their regular menu also ROCKS.
Bar: The bar is nice, because it is separated from the ballroom, so if there are any guests who prefer the quieter atmosphere during dance party hours, that is available for them! This was one of the selling points for me, as my dad is one of those people. Their packages for beverages is very fair and there are lots of different options. Their house wine is delicious. They have bottles and draft beers available. They have full bar to choose from or just beer and wine. You can literally choose anything! Mariah was manning the bar during our wedding, which was just another thing that made me happy.
Flexibility: I have to give a special shout to Faith and Chef for this. Coming up to the wedding, the weather did its typical Ohio thing and went from fall to winter overnight with icy winds up to 50mph. I contacted Faith and they were able to quickly and seamlessly move the ceremony into the ballroom! THANK YOU FOR THAT!!!
I could go on and on with all of the things that made our day amazing. All-in-all, The Overlook was the perfect place for our wedding. We had the best party with the best food and the best staff at the most beautiful place in Northeast Ohio. Do yourself a favor and check them out.The Overlook 1923's reply:
Hannah, you and Brian were so amazing to work with! We wish you many years of happiness and joy. We are so glad your wedding turned out the way you wanted! -
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Bianka Sent on 08/21/2019Beautiful Venue and Great Staff!
We got married on August 10, 2019. The staff was so helpful and attentive. Chef Zhou did an amazing job the food was delicious. Thank you for making our day memorable. -
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/10/2017The Overlook was a phenomenal venue for both our wedding and reception. Not only is it gorgeous, but Katie and Chef Zou work hard to make your day as smooth as possible. I felt completely comfortable with them through the whole process, and in the end they executed perfectly. They really went above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect, and are worth their weight in gold. They allowed us to bring our dogs to the venue (just for outdoor pictures), and allowed us to do a sparkler sendoff. Overall, it was awesome.
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User2534778 Sent on 02/15/2016Beautiful venue right on Twin Lakes in Kent! The customer service is unmatched and the food is to die for - everyone keeps complimenting our wedding because we didn't serve "wedding food." On our menu was Delmonico steak, Sicilian chicken and Herb-crusted salmon ... all for a very reasonable price. My husband and I don't really like cake, so Chef Zou even made us cupcake-sized Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecakes. Seriously mouth watering!
The 1920's building was perfect for my rustic-romantic themed wedding. Since we were married in the winter, the front ball room was my favorite with two large fireplaces and romantic light fixtures. The whole building is truly charming with amazing views of the lake all across the back of the venue. Plus, they have a pergola on the lake to get married under during the warmer months that we were able to snap some pictures under.
The staff was also amazing and they make you feel like family ... I would recommend The Overlook to anyone planning their wedding! -
Kelli Sent on 10/09/2018The Overlook was a wonderful location for our wedding. It poured down rain on our wedding day and we stuck with it and continued with the outdoor ceremony. Despite the obvious panic, the staff was on board with me when we decided to keep it outside. They ordered a tent for our ceremony (WITHOUT US ASKING!) for the sound system for our Officiant and Violinist and covered the cost which was amazing. This venue is STUNNING, rain or shine. Very good experiences across the board. Be sure to have your ideal itinerary and STICK TO IT. Be sure to keep an email of everything discussed to keep things on track! Rain threw our timeline a little out of whack and we had to make some adjustments with the bar package last minute, but Chef Zou offered a great deal and his staff members were very accommodating.
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