Celebrate
Celebrate weddings, graduations, and life’s special moments at Severance Music Center with elegant venues, amenities, and timeless charm.
Our Venue, a Love Letter
Considered one of Cleveland’s most beautiful places, Severance Music Center has been home to the Cleveland Orchestra since 1931. The elegant structure reflects the finest craftmanship and is a harmonization of Neo-classical, French Nouveau, Art Deco, and Egyptian Revival styles.
Much of the funding for this venue was contributed by John Severance as a loving tribute to his wife, Elisabeth DeWitt Severance. Her favorite flower, the Lotus blossom is enshrined in prominent locations throughout, and even the ceiling design in the Mandel Concert Hall is based on the lace pattern of Elisabeth’s wedding gown.
Our experienced events team would love to speak with you in detail about your special day and to celebrate your own unique love story here at Severance!
Wedding Ceremony & Reception Packages
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With gold and brass glimmering in romantic lighting and magnificent marble stairwells, you can make quite the entrance in our exquisite Grand Foyer.
Fine dining occurs on the upper level while the terrazzo lower level transforms into a vibrant dance floor with built-in bars and music accommodation of your choosing.
Ceremony and/or reception packages available — 250 guest maximum.
Spaces & Amenities
- 1 hour wedding rehearsal
- Grand Foyer rental
- Access for setups 3 hours prior
- Bridal Suites
- Cocktail hour
- Tables & Chairs
- Event Setup & Breakdown
Staff & Support
- Event Personnel: Stagehands, Venue Manager, Elevator Operators,
- House Manager, Cleaning & Support Staff
- Choice of three caterers
- Tailored bar packages and special request beverages
- Recommendations for local vendors
- Planning Support
Corporate Events
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- Presentation Spaces:
Mandel Concert Hall: seats 1960)
Reinberger Chamber Hall: seats 400
Grand Foyer: seats 250
- Reception Spaces:
Grand Foyer: seats 300 plated, 500 cocktail style
Smith Lobby: seats 140 plated, 400 cocktail style
Two Suites for VIP Dining or Staff: seats 40 plated, 120 cocktail style
Amenities
- Access to inventory of tables & chairs including rounds, high-tops, and chiavaris
- Access to house tech including sound systems, microphones, lighting, stage furniture
- Volunteer/Welcome Space (Opus Lounge)
- On-Site Parking (per car rates)
- Registration Tables
Staff & Support
- Event Personnel: Stagehands, Ushers, Event Management, Elevator Operators, Coat Check, Security, Fire Marshal, Cleaning & Support Staff
- Tailored bar packages
- Choice of three excellent caterers
- Recommendations for local vendors
- Planning Support
Graduations
Request pricing informationSpaces
- Mandel Concert Hall Rental: seats 1960 guests
- Graduate Holding Space: up to 400 students
- Built-in Risers: seat up to 120 graduates
- Staff/Faculty Holding Area
- Podium/Lectern
- Stands and chairs for performing ensembles
- Live-streaming and recording options
Amenities
- Access to house tech including sound systems, microphones, and LED lighting options
- Stands and chairs for performing ensembles
- Live-streaming and recording options
- Podium/Lectern
Staff & Support
- Event Personnel: Stagehands, Ushers, Event Management, Elevator Operators, Coat Check, Security, Fire Marshal, Cleaning & Support Staff
- In-House Ticketing Services
- On-Site Event Manager
- Planning Support
