For the Christopher family, it all began in 2020 with a wish to build their daughter’s dream wedding venue in Kirtland, Ohio. Inspired by the grand architecture of national park lodges, the family partnered with a master builder from Connecticut to create Tall Oaks, named after the street where their daughters grew up.
A few years later, the Carousel Pool House property in Sheffield, Ohio went up for sale, holding special meaning as the place where Tom spent his childhood summers swimming. The family stepped in to build Tall Oaks West on the historic grounds in 2024. Today, after hosting countless family weddings and holidays, the parents have passed the torch to their daughters, keeping every celebration rooted in genuine family tradition.
Everyone and every celebration is welcome at Tall Oaks, from weddings and corporate gatherings to private family milestones.
Tall Oaks Kirtland and the Sheffield Grand Barn accommodate up to 330 guests. The Island Barn in Sheffield accommodates up to 125 guests.
Full rental timeframes, including morning access for vendor setup, dressing suites, event duration, and teardown, are outlined in your rental agreement and shared during your tour.
We offer dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces — including climate-controlled covered patios — for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Initial floor plans are finalized four months out, and our team can adapt ceremony layouts for weather changes up to 24 hours in advance.
Yes, every Tall Oaks property features dedicated, private bridal and wedding party suites for getting ready before the ceremony.
All dining must be provided through our in-house culinary team. Outside catering is not permitted, with the exception of specialty wedding cakes and desserts from a licensed bakery.
Tall Oaks is BYOB-friendly. Couples provide the alcohol, while we supply the licensed professional bartenders, mixers, sodas, standard barware, fresh garnishes, and planning guidance to help calculate order quantities.
No. You are free to hire any licensed and insured vendors you prefer. We also provide a list of vetted, preferred vendors who have proven experience working at Tall Oaks.
Your facility fee includes banquet and cocktail tables, ceremony chairs, reception chairs, standard dishware, glassware, flatware, and standard linens. Additional specialty décor, lighting, and elevated rentals are available through our curated in-house inventory or à la carte packages.
You are welcome to bring in outside décor or rent from our in-house collection. For safety and property care, we do not allow open flames (candles must be enclosed in glass), rice, confetti/glitter, sparklers, or low-lying cloud/fog machines.
Yes, each property features dedicated on-site paved parking, designated ADA-accessible spaces, and fully ADA-compliant restrooms and facilities.
Yes! We love welcoming furry family members to participate in ceremonies and photos. A dedicated pet fee applies to cover specialized post-event cleaning.
A non-refundable initial deposit is required to lock in your date, which applies directly toward your facility fee. The remaining balance is split into scheduled payments leading up to your event date, detailed during your private tour.
Basic event coordination is included in your facility fee, covering your planning meetings, on-site logistics, timeline flow, and staff. For couples wanting a more involved experience, we also offer upgraded, in-depth wedding coordination packages that include full vendor management, personal setup, and day-of styling.
Yes. A one-hour ceremony rehearsal and venue walk-through is included in your fee when hosting your ceremony on-site at Tall Oaks. Scheduling and timing during wedding week are coordinated directly with your wedding coordinator.
Contact our team to schedule a tour and/or request more information.
