Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, our full facility, from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception, is all on one level, making it easily accessible to all of your guests. We also have ADA Restrooms available.

Your wedding menu at Highfields is crafted and served by one of our trusted catering partners, offering a variety of styles and price points to fit your vision and budget. Couples are required to select one of our approved caterers to ensure quality and seamless service. Glassware, table settings, and linens are arranged directly through the caterer you choose. We also love when couples add personal touches—homemade desserts, cookie tables, late-night snacks, or a bridal suite brunch—to make your day even more special.

As a licensed Ohio liquor facility, Highfields offers exclusive in-house bar service for your wedding. Our packages include professional bartenders, mixers, garnishes, barware, and napkins—everything you need for a seamless and enjoyable experience. A per-person bar package and gratuity are required for all guests 21 and over, and we offer a variety of options to fit the style and personalize your celebration.

Yes! When you book Highfields, you and your guests can enjoy the North Lawn, Terrace, main facility, and our beautiful grounds. The only additional cost for hosting your ceremony on-site is the rental of ceremony chairs, letting you personalize your setup while fully enjoying our scenic spaces.

We offer all of our couples a one-hour time slot for their rehearsal. Because we host events Friday through Sunday, Saturday and Sunday weddings will typically have their rehearsal on Thursday if Friday is already booked. A Highfields representative will guide you through your rehearsal, and on your wedding day, our Venue Event Manager will be there to ensure you walk down the aisle with ease and confidence.

Ceremony arches or backdrops, free-standing backdrops of any kind, florals, fresh flower petals, linens, pillar or votive candles (as long as they are in hurricane glassware), and custom signs.

We do not allow anything to be nailed, tacked, or taped to the walls or beams inside the facility, no rice, no free glitter, no confetti, no seeds, no candlesticks (Must be a votive or pillar candle), no tiki torches, no helium balloons.

While Highfields does not provide a full Day-of Coordinator, your Venue Event Manager will be by your side to handle everything related to the property and help you down the aisle. If you’d like someone to manage your entire wedding day timeline, vendor communication, and all the little personal touches, we recommend hiring a professional Day-of Coordinator so you can relax and soak in every moment.

Specifically Your Highfields Venue Manager:

Oversees the property: making sure the space is set up according to contract, lights and climate are working, restrooms are stocked, parking is accessible, etc.

Enforces venue rules (timing, décor restrictions, alcohol policies, noise ordinances).

Acts as the venue’s point of contact for you, your vendors, and guests on event day.

Tours of the facility and property are by appointment only and can be set up through our website or by contacting us at Events.Highfields@gmail.com

½ of the venue fee is due at the time of booking, along with a completed contract. This amount acts as your deposit and is non-refundable in the event of cancellation. This amount does go towards to total amount due.