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Lake Affect Studios

Lake Affect Studios

Cleveland, OH
4.9 out of 5 rating, 28 Reviews
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28 Reviews
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    Rachel S. Sent on 03/02/2024
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    Wedding to remember

    We had our wedding here last week (2.24.24) and I cannot thank the staff enough. I knew when we started wedding planning that I wanted a warehouse vibe and Lake Affect Studios was the first place we actually went to look at and I fell in love. From the beautiful lighting fixtures, the bar, gorgeous wood floors, windows, private wedding party space and the separate ceremony area I knew I wanted to have my wedding and reception here. (Even the bathrooms took my breath away.) I loved that they offered tables and chairs and it allowed me to be creative with my diy vision. Throughout wedding planning, Amanda and Stefanie were so helpful in making my dreams come to life. On actual wedding day everything was absolutely flawless and I was blown away in every possible way. The bartenders were so nice and we got so many compliments on the service and how gorgeous the space was. I will recommend this place to anyone who’s looking for an alternative to the classic ballroom type wedding. It was everything I wanted and more. Thank you so much. - Rachel & Pete
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    Sydni Sent on 07/08/2022
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    Amazing space!

    We are so grateful that we chose Lake Affect as our wedding venue! The beautiful old wooden floors alongside the modern touches gave this loft a fun industrial feel. The two rooms are perfect so that guests can move effortlessly from the ceremony to the cocktail hour. The entire experience was perfect!
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    Colette N. Sent on 05/30/2019
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    Great reception venue!

    My husband and I had our wedding reception at Lake Affect Studios. It was a small event with less than 80 people but the space felt filled and looked beautiful. Stefanie, the venue coordinator, was a wonder to work with. She handled communication with the vendors and even gave us advice during set up. I highly recommend LAS for a wedding reception or other party!
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    Stephanie A. Sent on 12/11/2019
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    Satisfied customer

    I cannot speak highly enough of Lake Affect Studios. The space had everything we were looking for in terms of location and atmosphere, and the service was unrivaled. Our wedding coordinators (Stefanie and Amanda) were amazing and went above and beyond for my husband and I. They anticipated our needs and made us feel like we were always a priority. I will absolutely use this venue for future events!

    Lake Affect Studios's reply:

    Thank you so much, Mrs. Anderson! We really enjoyed being a part of your wedding day and loved the unique details that made it your own.
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    Shanon F. Sent on 09/30/2019
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    This venue was perfect!

    I had my wedding at Lake Affect Studios on August 24th 2019 and it was so amazing! Stefanie the venue coordinator was so accommodating and helpful threw the whole process! Great communication from start to finish. Everyone raved about how beautiful the space was. I loved that I had the opportunity to make my wedding my own from lay out to décor. Thank you again for help making the biggest day of my life completely prefect!

    Lake Affect Studios's reply:

    Shannon,
    Thank you for the review, we greatly appreciate it! Wishing you and Matt the best!
    Amanda, Stef & the LAS team
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    Katie Sent on 07/06/2019
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    June Wedding Reception

    We held our wedding reception at Lake Affect in June 2019 and absolutely loved it! We worked with Stephanie throughout planning and she was really great. She returned our emails and phone calls quickly and always answered our questions. We had many opportunities to come back to see the space as we were planning. We wanted a loft feel close to downtown so Lake Affect was perfect. I was able to DIY a lot of the decor and felt like it reflected our personalities. We were able to come in from 10-5 the Friday before our wedding to decorate and set up. We really love the super long bar top they have. All alcohol was done through them and they had several different packages with a lot of variety and add ons that we felt were reasonably priced compared to other venues. There is also a separate "suite" where the wedding party was able to hang out before being introduced. I was a little worried that it would be warm because our wedding was in late June but the space is air conditioned and it didn't feel too warm at all. Overall it was an excellent experience, we had the MOST FUN, and we would definitely recommend holding your wedding reception or other event there! Thanks Lake Affect, hope to be back soon!

    Lake Affect Studios's reply:

    Katie,
    Thank you for the review. We greatly appreciate it and are happy that Stefanie and the Lake Affect team were able to help everything run smoothly. It was truly a pleasure to work with you.
    Go Bobcats!
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    David Sent on 05/29/2019
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    Glad we Booked Lake Affect Studios for Our Wedding

    Lake Effect Studios is a beautiful venue. We had our reception there only, but they have a separate room where the ceremony can be held. They have LED lights that can turn many different colors to match your theme. The event coordinator, Stefanie, is a great communicator who is knowledgable and experienced and really helps ease the stress of preparing for a wedding. They have a nice outdoor patio which is available if the weather is nice. Fortunately we had great weather for our wedding.

    Lake Affect Studios's reply:

    David, thank you so much for choosing Lake Affect Studios to host your reception! We enjoyed being a part of such a lovely evening!
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    Allie Sent on 01/05/2019
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    Ceremony & Reception Space

    Lake Affect Studios was the one place where I knew I HAD to get married the moment I walked in. We had a birthday party 2 years prior and the moment I saw the area then, I was in love. The low lighting, the loft vibe, and the intimacy of the venue is something I was really in love with. Guests seemed to love it as well.

    Working with Amanda was such a positive experience. She was so helpful and answered each one of my 1,000,001 questions with such patience and understanding. I really enjoyed working with her and recommend other couples to do so if they are looking for a personal AND professional experience.

    Amanda and Danny have GREAT vendors that they recommend. They both have great taste and will NOT steer you wrong.

    I cannot wait to find another excuse to hold other events there in the future!
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    Gregg W. Sent on 11/11/2018
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    Wedding reception was fantastic!!

    From the father of the bride... my daughter recently had her reception at Lake Affect Studios. Many of the guests thought the venue was really cool and different. Loved the bar. Everyone had a great time. Many said it was the best wedding reception they have ever been to. And most importantly... the bride was happy!! Amanda was very flexible regarding all the planning - thanks Amanda!

    Lake Affect Studios's reply:

    Thank you Gregg. It was very nice working with you and your family. The Lake Affect team had a blast as well, it was truly a night to remember!
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    Daulton Sent on 10/10/2018
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    I am an event planner/designer and my clients recently hosted their wedding reception at Lake Affect Studios! From the beginning, Amanda was very helpful and accommodating. She was able to provide her knowledge of the space to guide us in putting together the floor plans and show us how to use the space effectively. Since my firm is based in Buffalo, NY, she was the "boots on the ground" throughout the process, which was incredibly valuable to my team and the couple. She also provided us with excellent vendor recommendations! Thanks so much Amanda for making M+M's wedding day so seamless!

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    Daulton,
    It was so great working with you and hopefully we are able to work together in the future. It was a pleasure.
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    Chez Sent on 09/12/2017
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    Loved every minute! The best place to have your reception.
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    Brittany Sent on 09/12/2017
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    Unique creative space! Great staff!
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    Caitie Sent on 12/26/2016
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    Amanda and Dan were such a pleasure to work with. They let us visit the venue as much as we needed and even let our dog walk down the aisle. They were a huge pet in making our wedding an amazing day.
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    Jenny Sent on 12/16/2016
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    Amada and Dan made the wedding planning and the day seamless and amazing. Everything was easy and beautiful. The venue transformed into a magical and comfortable setting for the wedding and guests. I highly recommend Lake Affect Studio because you are able to take the space and create your vision of what you want it to look like. Amanda had rentals, bartenders, servers, catering contacts, linen contacts, florists, bakers, valet services and many more company contacts for other services needed. Amanda and Dan were available throughout the whole process and on the wedding day. We had so much fun planning this wedding with Dan and Amanda Lake Affect Studios is highly recommended!!!!!
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    Hallie Sent on 01/22/2017
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    We had our wedding reception at Lake Affect Studios and we're so glad that we did! It's an awesome and unique spot! Amanda and Dan Laguardia are also so great to work with! Highly recommend to anyone getting married! -Hallie and Matt
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    Maggie Sent on 12/21/2016
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    Lake Affect Studios is the BEST choice you could ever make for a venue! We were able to make the reception of our dreams come to life so easily. We had full control of decorating however we pleased and choosing our own caterer. The whole process was so stress free and I never once felt like a bother with all the questions I had. No hidden fees, you know everything upfront and they can work with any budget. Our guests loved how conveniently located LAS was and the view of downtown is gorgeous. Would recommend highly to everyone!
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    Nicholas Sent on 10/11/2016
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    Amanda & Dan were extremely pleasant to work with the entire process of planning for the biggest event of our lives. Planning a wedding is time-consuming, difficult, stressful and they were always there to answer any questions we had, let us into the studio when we needed, and just very nice people. Even the day of when we presented changes and needs from them, they never hesitated to lend a hand. I HIGHLY recommend the venue AND Amanda & Dan. It made a HUGE difference to have this venue to host our ceremony AND our reception.
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    Megan Sent on 08/29/2016
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    Lake Affect Studios is an awesome, unique venue for people looking for a place with an industrial look. It's spacious and versatile, and just an all around fun space to have an event in. Amanda and Dan, the owners and operators, are absolutely wonderful and so easy to work with. They are incredibly accommodating and make you feel so welcome! Thank you for hosting our big day!
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    Great venue. Amanda & Dan are so easy to work with.
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    Rachel Sent on 02/13/2015
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    We had our wedding reception here in the fall. The owners, Dan and Amanda were very easy and fun to work with. They gave us a lot of recommendations for services that made planning our event easier. Very cool and unique space. Our wedding was definitely one of a kind! I highly recommend L.A.S. If you are looking for something outside of the banquet halls. The space offers beautiful original wood floors and brick walls.
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    Great DIY Event Space & Team!

    Lake Affect was an awesome space for any couple looking for a DIY/blank slate space with an industrial vibe. We had both our ceremony and reception in the space by renting both the main space and the auxiliary space. Stefanie was great to work with and in house rentals were reasonably priced and easily attained. For a Saturday wedding, we had 7 hours on Friday to do all of the set-up and rehearsal which was GREAT. Only downfall was that we had 1 hour to take all the decor down and return the space to a clean slate following the reception. We were unable to set up a time on Sunday but we were able to pick up our supplies/boxes on Monday morning.

    Lake Affect Studios's reply:

    Alex, thank you for the kind words and feedback! We had such a great time working with you and Jordan. Your ceremony and reception were absolutely beautiful and we are so happy to be a part of your day! Best wishes to you both!
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    Rose Sent on 10/27/2018
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    Amazing venue and people

    Amanda was great to work with! She was calm and fun and was excited for our big day too! I loved the fact the space was like a blank canvas and that we were able to make it our own! The bartenders to our day were great and kind and kept all my guests happy. I would always recommend the venue to anyone wanting to work with some incredible people.

    Lake Affect Studios's reply:

    Thank you for the kind words and we are very glad that our staff and venue helped make your day extra special. Best wishes to you and Brian!
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    Deanna Sent on 04/11/2018
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    We had our April 7th wedding at lake affect studios and we couldn't be happier. The staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating! I was totally able to execute my vision for our day, and everything was perfect! The space is beautiful and we received so many compliments! I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone!

    Lake Affect Studios's reply:

    Thank you for choosing Lake Affect as your wedding venue! We were so happy to share the day with you and make your vision successful!
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    Nora Sent on 09/30/2017
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    We had a wonderful wedding reception at Lake Affect Studios. It's a great DIY event space. Dan & Amanda were easy to work with and were able to provide good suggestions on vendors. They worked with us on the drink packages, accommodated last-minute changes (sorry and thank you!), and allowed for set-up and break-down of decorations the Friday before / Sunday after.
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