Lorain County Metro Parks - Orchid Room at Miller Nature Preserve
Avon, OH
| Venue type | Garden & Conservatory |
| Location | Avon, OH |
| Published price | $600 |
| Capacity | Up to 78 guests |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Private Event Application and Lease Agreement (2025): Sunday-Saturday, 10 AM-4 PM, 6 hours, $600. "This time block reflects your full rental time with the space. No early entry or late departures will be permitted."
The source publishes $600 as the fee for this space, not a starting point.
Included per the venue's site
- 6 hour block 10 AM to 4 PM
- demonstration kitchen
- speaker system with staff-regulated volume
2739 Center Road, Avon. "This venue features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking picturesque gardens, ponds, and walking trails." Capacity 78. Two limits worth knowing before booking: "RENTALS DO NOT INCLUDE PRIVATE OR EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE OUTDOOR PATIO. The patio is for public use only," and "NO DJ OR AMPLIFIED MUSIC WILL BE PERMITTED." Not available for weekday (Mon-Fri) rentals from Memorial Day through Labor Day. All alcohol served must be purchased through Lorain County Metro Parks, and a liability certificate is required 90 days out.
Published on loraincountymetroparks.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Cleveland
$600 is the 25th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Cleveland metro. The metro median starting price is $190, and no other listing in the metro publishes a higher starting price.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 78 guests. At $600, filling the space works out to $7.69 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 19 Cleveland listings that publish one is 80 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Cleveland metro
These listings in Cleveland metro publish a starting price below $600.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Metroparks - Look About LodgeBentleyville, OH · Park & Pavilion | $500 | 80 guests |
| Summit Metro Parks - Coventry Oaks LodgeAkron, OH · Park & Pavilion | $415 to $995 | 150 guests |
| Medina County Park District - The Lodge at AllardaleMedina, OH · Park & Pavilion | $400 to $850 | 98 guests |
Marriage license in Lorain County, OH
The venue fee above does not include the license. Avon sits in Lorain County, OH, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Lorain County Probate Court, Marriage License BureauJustice Center, 225 Court Street, Room 611, Elyria, OH 44035 |
| License fee | $57The cost is $57.00, payable in cash. $17 of each marriage license fee is deposited in a special fund to provide assistance to shelters for victims of domestic violence. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | All applicants must have a valid government issued picture ID, plus Social Security numbers. |
| Appointment | Required |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
Source: probate.loraincounty.com, probate.loraincounty.com, codes.ohio.gov
Marriage applications are by appointment only, scheduled at 440-329-5295, and the couple must appear together. Cash only. At least one applicant must reside in Lorain County, although out of state couples may apply if the ceremony occurs locally. Once issued the license is effective for 60 days. The court posts a printable application form rather than an online submission.
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