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About

BAYarts is a museum wedding venue located in Bay Village, Ohio. Here, couples can hold their special wedding celebration in the historic Fuller House with support provided by on-site event staff and caterers. This venue accommodates ceremonies and receptions as well as engagement parties and wedding showers. With indoor and both covered and uncovered outdoor event spaces, couples can choose the perfect setting for their once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

Facilities and Capacity

The Irene Lawrence Fuller House not only boasts pleasing structural design but possesses an interesting past as well. Constructed in 1892, it was relocated to its current home in 1984 via a barge over Lake Erie, fleeing its impending demolition plans. This momentous journey made international headlines and established a landmark at the Bayarts campus. After its restoration in 2010, it became the cultural center and art institution that it is today. The Fuller House features Victorian-style architecture, two attached gazebos, and a wrap-around porch. The decor of BAYarts complements weddings with humble yet refined themes. Handmade and upcycled furnishings throughout the venue affect a vintage-inspired atmosphere, perfect for modern and traditional wedding concepts alike. The spacious property provides a picturesque backdrop for outdoor celebrations. Couples can opt to set up their event around the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company caboose, a popular point of interest of the venue. Wedding guests are sure to enjoy the lush gardens across the grounds and views of the nearby Metroparks. Guest parking is also available on location.

Services Offered

BAYarts, being an in-operation art campus, models their guest services around facilitating meaningful social and cultural events. Their skilled staff will assist couples as they transform wedding dreams into realities. With an expressed goal to alleviate stress for every couple and their guests, BAYarts sets the stage for sensational experiences. The event personnel takes care of setup and teardown concerns, while a varied selection of event rentals ensures that everything is in place for the big day. At BAYarts, couples can put their trust in the capable hands of the venue’s employees as they sit back and savor their milestone occasion.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
November
December

Reviews of BAYarts

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
9 reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Rachel M. Sent on 10/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous and Open Space for Small Wedding

This venue was a dream come true! I wanted a small, backyard feel wedding, and my wife wanted an artsy space, and BAYarts fit the vibe perfectly. Kelly was the event coordinator and she was super helpful with answering my questions. The best part about the venue is that all the furniture is supplied. We hired a day-of coordinator who did all of the work for us so we were able to drop off our decorations and car keys and she set up and tore down everything for us. We did no cleaning after the reception. One downside I will say, however, is that the venue is pretty public, so for most of the day strangers were walking in and viewing the gallery or using the bathroom, but that was only up until dinner. Over all, BAYarts was perfect, and all of our guests loved the venue.
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Heather S. Sent on 09/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue

Bay arts was such a perfect wedding venue. I loved how we could have the ceremony and reception at the same place. The big wrap around porch was the perfect touch to the outdoor wedding. Lauren organized everything for us and she was fabulous! She made everything so easy for us leading up to the wedding and on the actual wedding day. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone getting married. We had the most magical experience.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 11/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Magical and beautiful Venue

Fuller house was everything that I could have wished for. 2020 has been a very difficult year and plans have changed so much. I wanted an outdoor/indoor venue with a lot of space. This was beyond perfect. The house is gorgeous with a stage for a band and so much character. I brought very little decor because it already had a great feel to it. Lauren was wonderful to work with. Very fast communication and made everything run so smoothly. I recommend hiring their wedding planner Chelsea because Chelsea and Lauren work so well together. I didn’t have to worry about anything, they made the night run perfect. I cannot say enough good things about Fuller house. You can’t go wrong for a beautiful venue on the westside of Cleveland.

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BAYarts frequently asked questions

BAYarts includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
BAYarts includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at BAYarts includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by BAYarts for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
BAYarts offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
BAYarts offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
BAYarts offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
BAYarts offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
BAYarts is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.7 in average response time and 4.6 in professionalism.

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