Best place for a wedding reception

1. University of Northwest Ohio Event Center, Lima

Location: 1441 N. Cable Road, Lima

Business Office: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Phone: 419-998-8807

Highlights: When planning your wedding or any special event expect the highest level of customer satisfaction at UNOH Event Center. Tables, chairs and bartending are all included in your fees. Any event can be held from as little as 20 guests to 700. Screens and projectors are also included for any slide show presentations and all TV's, including the lobby, will showcase your presentation. Best of all, the marquee will announce to all your big announcement.

2. Knights of Columbus, Lima

Location: 810 S. Cable Road, Lima

Business Office: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Phone: 419-223-0761

Highlights: At the Knights of Columbus hall, you may even hold your wedding there as well as your reception. The most expensive room rate is only $800. Tables, linens, china, glassware and set up are all handled by the staff and rates are per person for food. Also at the Knights of Columbus hall, there are no steps for seniors who may need assistance or special accommodations.

3. Veterans Memorial Civic Center, Lima

Location: 7 Town Square, Lima

Business Office: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Phone: 419-224-5222

Highlights: If you've always dreamed of having a memorable wedding reception, let the planners at Veterans Memorial Civic Center help you with every detail. You may choose to have your reception on the balcony of the theater. Receptions here are charged per person so you don't have to pay a flat fee. Included in wedding packages are tables, chairs, linens and even alcohol if requested.

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