About
LaMalfa - a ballroom venue in the Cleveland, Ohio area - welcomes couples to the 75,000-square-foot facility. This space includes a stunning grand lobby and indoor chapel couples can use for their special day. Couples hosting their wedding at LaMalfa will find the venue near Mentor Marsh Nature Center, a 35-minute drive from downtown Cleveland.
Facilities and Capacity
The Chapel at LaMalfa seats up to 250 guests for a couple’s wedding. A skylight in the ceiling casts natural light onto the ceremony and the grand staircase adds architectural elegances to the space. A baby grand piano and bridal dressing room are also available for use with the chapel. For larger ceremonies, couples can transform one of the venue’s four ballrooms to accommodate an aisle and altar location. These four ballrooms can seat up to 1,500 guests for a couple’s reception. Each ballroom includes a stage and 30-foot bar. These rooms can also be split for a cocktails on one side and the reception on the other, as is a popular arrangement at LaMalfa.
Services Offered
Couples are welcomed at this venue with all-inclusive packages and event planning services. No matter the event or cultural preferences, this venue can handle them all. They welcome couples for bridal showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and Greek, Russian or Jewish receptions, among others. This venue’s staff will even help with the wedding setup and cleanup so that couples can be worry-free on their big day. Other services at this ballroom include:
- Accommodations
- Bridal suite
- Cake
- Event rentals
- In-house bar
- In-house catering
- Lighting/sound
- Parking
- Valet
Cuisine
This venue offers house beer and house wine to couples who opt for in-house bar services. American and Italian cuisine can be prepared to meet dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, kosher, lactose-free, no pork, nut-free, vegan and vegetarian needs. The chefs’ culinary creations can be served in the following catering styles:
Buffet
Dessert
French service
Outside cake
Servers
History
The venue began in 1963 as a small store called Vine Beverage that would prepare party trays for community centers and private homes. The business grew into Vine Party Center in the 1970s and in 1986 a new venue was discussed. LaMalfa Party Center officially opened in its current location in 1989.
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Reviews of LaMalfa
Professional Network & Endorsements
LaMalfa is one of the premier wedding venues in northeast Ohio. Marty and his staff are detail-oriented and they provide personalized service with a true sense of what works for the most discerning brides.