Ohio is for Lovers: Have the Wedding of Your Life in Hocking Hills

Hocking Hills is More Then Just Camping

Cindy Wright
When you think of Ohio you may not think of romance but Ohio has many romantic places, planning a wedding then Hocking Hills in Ohio is the place for you. The song Ohio is for Lovers is right on the mark. And I'm going to take you on a trip to the many places in Hocking Hills to have a memorable wedding filled with romance. If your celebrating your anniversary or just want to give someone the most romantic time of their life then Hocking Hills is right for you to..

Ohio is for Lovers and the Hocking Hills offers the romance you've been looking for. And they have special things to enjoy for weddings.

You're planning your wedding and it's your special day. You want to make this day stand out from all the others. An outdoor wedding amongst all the beauty of nature is romance and memories you'll never forget.

Just imagine Tall hemlocks spanning misty, rolling hillsides and cascading waterfalls. Hocking Hills has this and more. There are flowered meadows, gently flowing brooks and dense forestlands. They have the scenery you're looking for in rustic country inns, romantic cabins and of course, a myriad of magnificent backgrounds for not just any wedding, but your wedding. And they have lots more.


Overlooking Lake Logan in the heart of the Hocking Hills, A Georgian Manner is styled after the plantations of the South. Romantic lakeside outdoor weddings are there specialty. Visit the NEW GRECIAN WEDDING PAVILION. A Georgian Manner rests along the quiet edges of Lake Logan in the Hocking Hills Region of Ohio.

Entertain up to 125 guests with full service catering. There is a Gazebo, pergola with chiminea, banquet room, and formal dining room.
Small and intimate wedding packages begin at $300.00. And there are special packages for any size wedding!

Ash Cave is another romantic place in hocking hills. Have a romantic wedding beneath the protective covering of Ash Cave and near a cascading waterfall. Whether the bride and groom are looking for an intimate wedding ceremony for two or a grand wedding package with 125 guests, Ash Cave offers an array of packages and catering with memories that will last a lifetime.

Then there is Cedar Falls another beautiful and natural setting with one of Ohio's most popular waterfalls.

If you'd like a little fantasy visit the Upper and Lower Falls at Old Man's Cave the natural wonder of Old Man's Cave has been compared to an enchanted place where fairies and elves could be hiding around every corner.

And don't think a wedding outside consists of bugs biting you, dirt under you fingernails and no pampering. Here's something that will just blow you away. Imagine the Hocking Hills, a romantic cabin and a luxurious massage. You can get all this from White Oak Massage Therapy and Spa Services. Whether you stay in a White Oak Cabin or even if you don't, their skilled massage therapists will come to your cabin and help set your relaxing mood.

And even better yet! White Oak offers Bridal Party Services including hairstyling/makeup services onsite at the cabin, church, or hotel where the Bridal Party is staying. They can also run errands and pick up things in town that may have been forgotten during all of the planning. It makes the day less stressful when the hairstylist comes to you. White Oak can usually do a clients hair and makeup in an hour's time.

If you would like to get married at the caves, call the park manager, Tim Archer, at 740-385-6841. You will be put on a list, to reserve your date and time.
Would you like to travel back in time and have your wedding in a medieval castle? Well just seven miles away from Hocking Hills that can be done. Leave the modern world behind while you travel back 800 years to a bit of medieval England, surrounded by the Wayne National Forest. Ravenwood Castle sits atop the highest hill in scenic Vinton County's Swan Township. Fifty acres of forest and large rock formations surround the castle which is reached by a half-mile private road.

Because of space and time considerations, they can do some kinds of weddings indoors year-round, and others in the summer only.

They have the Prince & Princess Package A wedding just for the two of you and perhaps two friends to celebrate with you. Choose a special place in the Castle or outdoors for the ceremony. Included is a small wedding cake with enough to save for your first anniversary, a chilled bottle of champagne or sparkling fruit juice for the Wedding Toast, and two souvenir Ravenwood etched champagne flutes. Available year-round between 12 - 2 p.m. Price is $200 plus tax.

For a bigger wedding they have The King & Queen Package
You and up to 50 people can enjoy exclusive use of the entire Ravenwood Realm for the entire weekend! Includes all Castle Rooms and Suites, all Medieval Village Cottages, all Celtic Legends Cottages, and even the Gypsy Wagons for your adventurous guests on Friday and Saturday nights; use of the Great Hall or outdoor location for the ceremony, dinner menu with wedding cake on Saturday, a chilled bottle of champagne or sparkling fruit juice for the Wedding Toast, and two souvenir Ravenwood etched champagne flutes. Available May - September $7500 plus tax with Dinner menu served up until 7 p.m.

Maybe you want to spend the weekend they a package for that to Winter Weekends Castle Rooms and Suites, and Medieval Village Cottages (15 units) are available November - April for your exclusive wedding use on Friday and Saturday nights. They can accommodate up to about 35 people overnight. Features as above: $5600 with dinner menu

The Pavilion in the Woods is available June - September for those who prefer to plan the entire event themselves. It includes plenty of shade, its own parking lot, a stage with electricity, two pavilions for dressing, benches to seat up to 50, and four tables on which you can set up your own food. There are clean outdoor facilities. If you are worried about the weather, they can provide tent rental phone numbers. Music is fine, but no amplifiers, please. No alcohol is permitted in this area. $250 plus tax.

As you can see Ohio really is for lovers. So if you're planning a wedding or just a romantic rendezvous. Come to Hocking Hills and make memories of a lifetime.

Published by Cindy Wright

Cindy Wright is a Featured Arts and Entertainment Writer for Associated Content. She has been writing for AC since 2005. She is a mother of three, and lives in Southern Ohio. Cindy is currently working towa...   View profile

  • Ohio is for Lovers and the Hocking Hills offers the romance you've been looking for.
  • A Georgian Manner is styled after the plantations of the South.
  • Leave the modern world behind while you travel back 800 years to a bit of medieval England
Ohio is for lovers is song by Hawthorne Heights

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  • Tara Dodrill 7/30/2010

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  • Just new this year in the Hocking Hills 6/27/2010

    Chapel on the Ridge Weddings at High Rock Hideaways. Customized Wedding Packages at Affordable Prices. Contact number is 740-385-9851

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