Diamond Event Center and Catering

Bridal Open House

2012-01-06T12:00:00.002-05:00

Diamond Event Center's 3rd Annual Bridal Open House

will be this Sunday, January 8, 2012

from 1 pm to 4 pm

Tour the Event Center, including the Chapel

Talk to our Event Specialists

Talk to Diamond Catering's Off Premise Specialists about planning your dream wedding in your own backyard (or any other venue you choose)!

In addition to both Diamond Event Center and Catering's On and Off Premise Specialists, Diamond Event Center's DJ will be on hand to answer questions for you too!!

Other Wedding Vendors that will be here include:

Midnight Music DJ & Photobooth

Falls Photography

Rito's Bakery

Allure Travel Group

Creative Wedding Officiants

Ohio Wedding Lady

Elyria Wedding Minister

Spring Mist Farm Carriage Services

Mary Kay Beauty Consultant

Impres Salon and Spa

Quality Inn

Chef World

Mystic Image Video

Baskets, Boxes, Etc. Florals

BVIP Limousine Service

Hotties Jewelry and More

The Knot Best of Weddings 2012

2011-12-08T08:33:00.003-05:00

We've been selected as a recipient of The Knot Best of Weddings 2012!

Thanks to our past brides and grooms for voting and for the wonderful reviews!!

2012 Bridal Open House

2011-11-03T08:12:00.005-04:00

Be sure to save the date!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Diamond Event Center & Catering will host our 3rd Annual Bridal Open House from 1 pm to 4 pm. There will be many other wedding vendors for you to meet and talk with in addition to touring Diamond Event Center. Check back often for more information!

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Holiday Packages

2011-10-18T14:18:00.004-04:00

Tree Topper Holiday Dinner Package
49.15 plus tax, per guest
Security Guard fee applies to events over 90 guests

20 – 400 Guests Capacity
5 Hours Use
Elegantly Decorated Ballroom
Holiday Music

Appetizer Station featuring:
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Horseradish, Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Petite Red Skin Halves
Italian Sausage Bites with Peppers & Onions
Shrimp Cocktail
Cheese and Cracker Display

Enjoy a delicious buffet of
Salmon with Dill Sauce
Roast Turkey Breast
Pasta Primavera
Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Sage and Celery Stuffing
Normandy Blend of Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrots
Cesar Salad
Dinner Rolls and Butter
Coffee and Water Service at the Guest Tables
Coffee Station
Whole Pie and Cheesecake Selections

Bar Services to include:
Soft Drinks, Tonic, Soda, Sour Mix, Orange and Cranberry Juices available.
Host Liquor – all liquor, beer or wine is supplied by the client.

Elegant Holiday Dinner Package
43.85 plus tax, per guest
Security Guard fee applies to events over 90 guests

20 – 400 Guests Capacity
5 Hours Use
Elegantly Decorated Ballroom
Holiday Music

Butler Passed Appetizers to include:
Mini Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup Shots, Shrimp Cocktail Shooters and Italian Sausage Bites with Peppers and Onions

Enjoy a delicious buffet of
Prime Rib, carved by the Chef,
Served with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce
Chicken Marsala
Smashed Red Skin Potatoes
Whole Baby Carrots with Sugar Snap Peas
Broccoli Salad
Dinner Rolls and Butter
Coffee Station
Whole Dessert Station

Bar Services to include:
Soft Drinks, Tonic, Soda, Sour Mix, Orange and Cranberry Juices available.
Host Liquor – all liquor, beer or wine is supplied by the client.

Traditional Holiday Dinner Package
35.25 plus tax, per guest
Security Guard fee applies to events over 90 guests

20 – 400 Guests Capacity
5 Hours Use
Elegantly Decorated Ballroom
Holiday Music

Appetizer Table featuring:
Cheese and Cracker Display
Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

Served at the buffet:
Baked Ham & Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Carved by the Chef
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Celery & Sage Stuffing
Buttery Sweet Corn Kernels
Tossed Salad with House Vinaigrette Dressing
Dinner Rolls and Butter
Coffee Station
Cake

Bar Services to include:
Soft Drinks, Tonic, Soda, Sour Mix, Orange and Cranberry Juices available.
Host Liquor – all liquor, beer or wine is supplied by the client.

Updated Chapel

2011-09-27T12:32:00.005-04:00

We are always striving to keep Diamond Event Center up to date and current with wedding trends. The latest improvement was to the Chapel. The new wedding arbor provides our couples with a beautiful backdrop for their ceremony. The arbor is neutrally decorated so each bride can incorporate her colors and theme in easily. Stop in to see the newly updated Chapel for yourself, it is the perfect fit for small, intimate ceremonies.

Last Minute Opening

2011-09-01T13:18:00.002-04:00

Friday, 11/11/11
The Marquise Ballroom is now available.
Plan your wedding, fundraiser or any type of event now because
this memorable date won't last long.

New New New

2011-07-21T10:09:00.005-04:00

Diamond Event Center is pleased to announce that we have Two New Napkin Colors and a New Modern Centerpiece for our clients to choose from! We now have 28 napkin colors available to our clients to choose from, all at no charge. The new additions are Hot Pink and Turquoise!

We also have another Free Centerpiece available, this makes 6 centerpieces that we offer our brides and grooms at no charge! This bronze candle holder has a design cut out of the sides of it allowing the candle to flicker through.

Be sure to stop in and see the new napkin colors and centerpiece in person!

Introducing Our Newest Appetizer!

2011-06-15T13:55:00.003-04:00

Buffalo Chicken Bites offer all of the flavor in Buffalo Wings with out any of the mess! Our Buffalo Chicken Bites are a combination of moist all white meat chicken, soft cream cheese, zesty hot sauce and other secret seasonings rolled into a neat bite size ball. They are the perfect alternative to boring old meatballs. They are a huge hit with our staff and we are sure you and your guests will enjoy them too. Priced at just $79.00 per 100 pieces.

Wedding Planning 101

2011-05-19T09:21:00.002-04:00

Wedding Planning 101:
Setting a Date, Time, and Place for Your Wedding
Part 2

1. Set a date - This will be the most important day, so ensure the date fits into your schedule as well as your fiancé’s. Have a couple dates in mind in case the location you select is not available. The most popular day for a wedding is Saturday; however, Friday and Sunday are still very popular. Some people will even plan a weekday evening wedding ceremony and reception depending on the season. It’s recommended that you plan at least 6 months in advance if not longer since it usually takes about that long to make reservations and do your pre-wedding planning.

2. Select a location - There is an infinite amount of possibilities where you could potentially exchange vows; however, you and your fiancé must consider cost, availability in addition to the location.

Outdoor weddings are more popular in the summer and early fall whereas the winter and spring weddings and receptions are usually held indoors. The wedding ceremony and reception do not need to be at the same location; however, it does lessen the stress of having to travel from one place to another if they held at the same location or in close proximity. A church is the traditional setting of a wedding ceremony, but more people are also taking advantage of public parks, zoos, beaches, the bride or groom’s backyard as well as museums or even sports stadiums.

Wedding Planning 101

2011-04-22T08:37:00.001-04:00

Wedding Planning 101: How to Plan Your Wedding

Couples across the country have different ways to plan for their upcoming nuptials as well as the level of involvement including the groom and his family. Whether you plan on hiring a wedding planner or do it yourself, you will have a lot to do to prepare for one of the most memorable days of your life.

Planning your wedding
1. Set a date
2. Prepare a Budget
3. Reserve a location for wedding and the reception
4. Select your bridal party
5. Choose your wedding colors
6. Hire a photographer
7. Select type of music for wedding and reception (musicians, DJ, etc)
8. Create an invitation list
9. Order wedding invitations, address and mail to guests with RSVP info
10. Choose your wedding gown
11. Select a florist and choose types of flowers for bouquets, wedding ceremony and reception
12. Decide on wedding reception theme including wedding favors and decorations
13. Reserve limousines
14. Reserve hotel rooms for out of town guests, if needed
15. Hire a caterer or choose menu if your wedding reception location will also do the catering
16. Decide where to hold the rehearsal dinner and invited guests
17. Set time for wedding rehearsal
18. Decide if children are allowed to attend wedding reception or offer a child care service if needed.
19. Plan bachelorette party (usually someone in the bridal party plans this for the bridesmaids and friends of the bride to be)
20. Plan bachelor party (best man usually plans this)

There are even more ideas to think about for your wedding, but these are most popular wedding planner’s suggestions about preparing for your big day. Remember to keep a list of everyone’s phone numbers and emails who is helping to make your wedding day special.

The Ultimate!

2011-04-12T12:02:00.003-04:00

Diamond Event Center is pleased to announce its newest wedding/event package... The Ultimate
Our most complete all inclusive package

Package Includes:
Six Hour Reception or Event

Three butler passed appetizers

Diamond Buffet including Prime Rib, Fish or Pork Chops, and Any Style Chicken Or Diamond Plated Dinner with each guest selecting two of the three items above

Soup Course

Upgraded Potato & Vegetable Choices

White Chair Cover, Gold Organza Sashes, & Gold Organza Table Overlays over 90" White Round Tablecloths, Two Napkin Color Choices

Risers for the head table or a Serpentine head table

Up Lighting for the ballroom

Our In-House DJ Service for six hours

Gold Chargers at each place setting

Chocolate Fountain and Dipping items as an appetizer or dessert

Beverage Fountain for your favorite party drink

Your Choice of any Center Piece and Card Box

Digital Projector and Screen

Diamond Bar Package (Includes two bartenders good for up to 160 guests)

Includes extra decor (lighting under all special tables, dance floor decor etc.)

One Single Block Ice Carving

Your Choice of One of the following Options (If available): Rehearsal Dinner for 20 at the Diamond Event Center or Free delivery to any location within a 20 mile radius, Chapel Rental, VIP Room Rental, Sunday Brunch for 20 delivered free to any location within a 20 mile radius

Coat Room Attendant (if needed)

Security Guard Service Charge &

Sales Tax

Bride and Groom are FREE

This package is all inclusive and offered for the unbelievably low cost of $98.76 Per Guest

Winter Renovations

2011-04-07T10:10:00.010-04:00

We are always striving to make Diamond Event Center even better. This year’s winter project was to move the coat room adjacent to the front door and move our office into the larger space previously used as the coat room. This switch makes it convenient for our guests to access the coat room immediately upon entering the Diamond Event Center where before they had to make their way down the main hall to find it. The switch centrally locates our office in between the ballrooms and also lets us have both our office and our showroom all in one spot! The larger office space has room to display all of our centerpieces, card boxes, china, chargers, silverware, glassware, napkin colors and folds, overlays, chair covers and sashes. A new custom built wood cabinet allows us even more storage space and a gorgeous wood conference table gives us lots of room to sit with clients and discuss their vision for their event. Along with the coat room and office upgrades we also added a handicap accessible family restroom complete with a baby changing station. With winter finally coming to an end the new coat room will not have much business this year but with wedding season heading into full swing the office/showroom will be busier than ever with brides and grooms planning their special day. Before: After:

Newly Updated Website

2011-04-06T13:40:00.003-04:00

We are excited to announce that our website has been completely updated! We now offer clear, detailed information about both On Site and Off Site Catering. There are food and beverage packages to meet every budget! On the About Us page meet the staff at Diamond Event Center and learn about all that we do. Explore the gallery of photos from past events. Keep up to date with all special offers and new items or options available on our Specials Page. Let us know what you think! www.diamondeventcenter.com

The Meaning of Wedding Customs and Traditions from Centuries Ago

2011-03-25T08:27:00.002-04:00

Have you ever wondered how wedding traditions and customs came to be? It seems some customs have been around for centuries. They have been. From the bride’s veil and flowers to selecting bridesmaids and groomsmen to a father walking his daughter down the aisle are customs that have a special meaning that we still observe today.

You may, however, discover that you and your groom may want to start new traditions that you can pass down to future generations. Because the customs that are often observed in wedding ceremonies today, were once new too.

Here are some “old world” customs, traditions and meaning that have been passed down throughout wedding history. What ones will you continue?

White Wedding Dress: A symbol of celebration in Roman ages; wealth - since it could only be worn once and not washed; purity and happiness in 19th and 20th centuries. Today it is a symbol of a woman’s marriage - happiness and celebration of starting a new life.

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue: This custom comes from an Old English rhyme. Customs range from the bride wearing something that has been handed down in her family such as a handkerchief, jewelry, or a hat pin fastened inside the wedding gown. New - usually the wedding dress, shoes or undergarments. Borrowed - from a happily married woman (like a bridesmaid, mother, mother-in-law, or close friend), meaning her happiness will “rub off” on the new bride. Blue - several meanings have been passed down through time, but most notably blue represents fidelity, purity and love. A blue handkerchief, lingerie, jewelry, a garter, etc. Blue does not have to be part of the visible bridal ensemble.

The Bride’s Garter: This comes from an Old English custom that wedding guests pilfered the bride’s dressing room, steal her stockings and fling them across the room called “flinging the stocking.” However, the tradition changed to only the groom retrieving the garter from his bride and throwing it to his single groomsmen (and later other single male wedding guests), and the one who caught it would be the next to marry.

Wedding Gown Train: The length of a bride’s train was an indication of her rank in the royal court. The longer it was, the better was her stature with the king and queen. Today, it is completely optional to include a wedding gown train; oftentimes, the train is pinned up before the wedding reception, so that the bride and other guests do not step on it.

Bride’s Maids Dresses: A superstition from centuries ago believed that if all the bridal attendants wore the same dress as the bride, then it would confuse the evil spirits as who was the real bride. However, thankfully, traditions changed and bridal attendants no longer wear the same dress as the bride, in fact, it is completely acceptable if the bridesmaids wear different dresses according to their likeness. The bridesmaids dresses are usually the same color, however.

There are many other wedding customs and traditions, which custom or tradition do you like the most? We’d like to hear from you!

2011 Fox 8 Hot List: Akron/Canton Edition

2011-03-16T19:12:00.004-04:00

We are proud to announce that Diamond Event Center and Catering has been nominated as one of the Akron/Canton area’s best local businesses!
We have placed in the Top 5 in each of the last three years!!
You can help us out by voting for Diamond Event Center and Catering in the Weddings Section under Best Caterer.
Fox 8 Hot List: Akron/Canton Edition voting will take place from now through May, all you have to do is log onto http://fox8-akron.cityvoter.com/
Winners will be announced at the end of May
on both fox8.com and Fox 8 News.

Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Award 2011

2011-01-25T10:34:00.002-05:00

Brunswick, Ohio – January 25, 2011 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Diamond Event Center & Catering has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Reception Sites and Caterers!

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Diamond Event Center & Catering stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Diamond Event Center & Catering for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”

We are happy to announce that Diamond Event Center & Catering is among the very best Reception Sites and Caterers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.

For more information, please visit our Wedding Wire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/diamond-event-center-catering-brunswick/3739d8640d4b5213.htmlease visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at . For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

Hiring for Seasonal, Part Time, Weekend Work

2011-01-19T14:30:00.003-05:00

The Diamond Event Center in Brunswick, Ohio is gearing up for another busy wedding season. In addition to weddings we also cater corporate and social events both at our Event Center and off site at client's chosen venues. We are looking to hire several positions including wait staff, bartenders and dishwashers. The work is seasonal, part time and mainly all on weekends. You must be a team player, energetic, friendly and like to have fun while you work. Call 330-225-1995 for more information.

Diamond Event Center's 2nd Annual Bridal Open House

2010-12-28T09:56:00.002-05:00

You are cordially invited to attend the

Diamond Event Center's 2nd Annual Bridal Open House

Sunday, January 16, 2011 from 1:00-4:00pm.

Wedding specialists from Diamond Event Center will be on hand to answer questions about your big day. Catering is available at either our facility or your preferred location.

Food samples will also be available.

Participating wedding vendors include: Cakes by Nadine

Falls Photography Studio

Holiday Inn - Strongsville

Impreś Salon and Spa

Midnight Music

Ohio Clergy Services

Prime Time Limousine

Quality Inn - Brunswick

Rito’s Bakery

RSVP requested by Saturday, January 15, 2011

diamondeventcenter@yahoo.com or 330-225-1995

Food to Go

2010-11-11T11:37:00.003-05:00

Remember we do more than just weddings!

Do you need a tray of food for a Holiday Party, bridal or baby shower, rehearsal dinner or just because you don't want to cook for a large group? Any of our menu items can be made to go. You can pick it up hot and ready to go or we can bring it to you (delivery fee would apply). Entrees start at $3 per serving, Sides and Salads at $1.50 per serving and our Homemade Petite Pastries are $75/100 pieces. Minimum order of only 25 servings required for most items.

If you don't want to be bothered with any of the work this Holiday Season call Diamond Event Center for an amazing Holiday Dinner Package. You will enjoy up to five hours in one of our elegantly decorated ballrooms that will accomodate 20 to 400 guests! A delicious buffet dinner includes Prime Rib, Chicken Marsala, sides, salad and Holiday Pastries. For events of 90 or more guests DJ Service is included too!

Summer Fun!

2010-09-16T09:23:00.010-04:00

We participated in our first Oktoberfest this summer. The weather was perfect and German food, beer, music and entertainment made it a good time for all that attended.

Oktoberfest

2010-08-06T13:56:00.003-04:00

Diamond Event Center is excited to be part of The Heimatland Oktoberfest.
We are busy planning a menu of delicious German Food.
Be sure to join us!!!

The Heimatland Oktoberfest

Food ~ Fun ~ Beer ~ Entertainment

August 27 - 28 - 29, 2010

3345 Center Road, Brunswick

Enjoy German Food, Live Music, Contests and More

Endless Linen Options

2010-04-30T10:19:00.005-04:00

Crisp white linens and colorful napkins are the standard for all events at Diamond Event Center. The options that we offer our clients to customize their linens are endless. Just adding white chair covers will change the look of any ballroom. Chair ties come in colors and patterns, they are available in satin and organza materials, and there are literally hundreds to choose from. Formal linen table clothes to the floor, colorful over lays and sparkly table runners can all add a touch of elegance and fun to any event.

Catersource Conference

2010-04-01T11:17:00.002-04:00

The management and design team at Diamond Event Center and Catering attended the Catersource 2010 Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas from March 7 - 11, 2010. These five days were packed with classes covering all aspects of the catering business and a tradeshow with every imaginable product for the catering business! We have brought back lots of new ideas that we look forward to using at the Diamond Event Center. Jenny Kubik, Diamond Event Center’s Office Manager, had the best luck of all in Las Vegas, she came home with a $500 Shopping Spree that she won from cateringsuppliesdepot.com!

The Catersource conference always renews our passion for the catering business, we come home with such excitement and anticipation for the coming season. While this energy is still fresh we hold our staff spring training so we can share all of these new ideas, plans and renewed passion with our wait staff, bartenders, event managers, dishwashers and culinary staff at Diamond Event Center.

The Diamond Event Center team has been busy spring cleaning, keeping the gorgeous ballrooms and the entire event center fresh, clean and up to date. Our management team has all of the latest trends, newest ideas and education from the Catersource Conference 2010. Our professional staff has had their yearly training and are excited and eager to serve all of our upcoming events. If you are planning a wedding, graduation, anniversary, shower or any other type of event, at your location or ours, be sure to come by and see the staff at Diamond Event Center and Catering, we would love to turn your vision into a flawless event!

Our First TV Commercial

2010-03-05T13:41:00.002-05:00

Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Award 2010

2010-02-02T14:00:00.001-05:00

Brunswick, Ohio – February 2, 2010 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Diamond Event Center and Catering has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Catering & Reception Venue! The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds. Diamond Event Center & Catering is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. "We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community" said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. "The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year." We are happy to announce that Diamond Event Center & Catering is among the very best Caterers & Reception Venues within the WeddingWire Network, which includes Wedding Wire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards.
For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at
http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/diamond-event-center-catering-brunswick/3739d8640d4b5213.html

Cheesecake Tower

2010-01-28T13:53:00.005-05:00

Our Cheesecake Tower is another way to WOW your guests at any event, whether it is a birthday party, wedding, corporate dinner, family reunion, bridal or baby shower! At the Diamond Event Center in Brunswick, Ohio we start with a twinkling tower of champagne glasses filled with scoops of creamy cheesecake. Surrounding the tower are a variety of toppings and sauces for each of your guests to stir in and create a personalized dessert! They will choose from crumbled cookie crumbs, graham cracker crackle, peanuts, M&M’s, chopped peanut butter cups, toasted almonds, cherry topping, strawberry, raspberry, caramel and chocolate sauces. It is a perfect solution for those that just do not like cake or anyone looking to do something interactive, unique and fun!

Diamond Event Center is Participating in Two Upcoming Bridal Shows

2010-01-15T13:09:00.004-05:00

The Diamond Event Center will be at the Today’s Bride Bridal Show at Cleveland’s I-X Center January 17. Visit Booth 109 where you can see the best Wedding and Banquet Hall in Brunswick, Ohio. Diamond Event Center will also have a bridal “fantasy table” set up along with a digital presentation of room décor and set up. Karen and Kevin Schemrich, experienced caterers and owners, will be available to answer questions about the many features of the Diamond Event Center’s ballrooms and chapel facilities.

Be sure to get your invitation to Diamond’s Bridal Open House on January 24, 2010, where brides and grooms-to-be will be able to see and taste various menu items, decorated banquet rooms, house DJ service and chapel area.

Diamond Event Center has been at the same location for the past 7 years, where hundreds of wedding receptions, engagement parties, bridal showers, Brunswick school and community events have been hosted. Diamond was nominated for Fox 8’s Hot List and placed in the top 5 in 2008 and 2009 as well as receiving The Knot Best of Weddings Pick in 2008 and 2009.

Diamond Event Center is located at 1480 Pearl Road, just south of Route 303 in Brunswick, Ohio. If you miss the bridal show on January 17, you’re still invited to the Bridal Open House on Sunday, January 24, 2010 from 1-4pm. Just call 330-225-1995 to make your reservations.

The Event Center is also offering a free upgrade, if brides-to-be book their wedding reception by February 10, 2010. If you choose the sliced top round of beef as one of your entrée selections, you can upgrade to the Steamship Round, hand carved on the buffet line by the chef for free!

Other specials are also available, so be sure to ask any one of the friendly staff at the Today’s Bride Bridal Show Booth 109 or call Diamond Event Center Monday – Saturday at 330-225-1995.

We look forward to seeing you at the Bridal Show and

Diamond’s Bridal Open House on Jan. 24, 2010.

Holiday Parties for Smaller Groups

2009-11-10T15:34:00.001-05:00

Is the Recession holding you back from throwing a Holiday Party?

Holiday Parties for Smaller Groups

This holiday season get out of the office and throw a Snow Ball.
Holiday Parties for smaller groups are a fun, affordable and stylish option to the office holiday party. The best solution for corporate holiday entertaining during the recession.
All - inclusive, shared corporate holiday parties catered by

Diamond Event Center’s Culinary Staff.

You and your guests will enjoy:

Cocktail Hour with Champagne Punch and Appetizers
Buffet Dinner:
Steamship Round, Served with Horseradish Sauce & Au Jus,
Carved by the Chef
Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Pork Loin with Mushroom Gravy
Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Green Beans with Sweet Red Peppers
Dinner Salad with House Vinaigrette Dressing
Dinner Rolls with Butter & Margarine
Coffee Station
Chocolate Fountain Station
Bar Set Ups (include soft drinks, orange juice, cranberry juice, tonic and soda water)
DJ, Entertainment and Dancing

Space is limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to have a large holiday gala celebration
at a fraction of the cost!

Friday, December 18, 2009, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Appetizers
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm DJ, Dancing, Entertainment
Minimum 8 guests
$25 per guest – All Inclusive

Reserve your table today by contacting Diamond Event Center at 330-225-1995

Additional dates available for larger groups. Luncheons also available.

Instead of Table Numbers

2009-10-21T15:54:00.007-04:00

Assigning tables to guests at wedding receptions not only provides an opportunity for guests to meet and chat with one another, but it also allows event center managers a method of organization during dinner.
Most often event centers have their own method of numbering guest tables; however, one recent wedding reception captured the bride and groom's guests and event staff's attention a little longer. Placed on each table in the ballroom was a candid picture of the bride and groom each holding a large size piece of paper with a number on it. These personalized and fun wedding reception table placements delighted every guest who had to find their table.
Each table placement picture was in a simple 5 x 7 frame with the numbers clearly displayed in the picture. This was one of the most unique wedding reception table placements we have seen at the Diamond Event Center in Brunswick, Ohio. Another recent Fall Themed Wedding Reception had tree names on the tables instead of numbers. Yet another couple chose to name their tables after Video Game Characters....so as you can see the possibilities are endless! How will you assign and direct your guests to their tables at your wedding reception? We'd' like to hear your thoughts and ideas!

Unique Wedding Favors Don't Have to Be on the Table

2009-08-27T11:40:00.002-04:00

Often times brides want unique wedding favors on their guests' tables at the reception, but don't quite know what to give. The Diamond Event Center has seen several unique wedding favors selected by the bride and groom, which aren't seen on their guests' tables.
Unique wedding favors that are also eco friendly are a charitable donation of the bride and groom's choice such as a private foundation for a family member, the American Cancer Society, a high school or college scholarship fund or other memorial foundation. Instead of colorful candy or bottled bubbles, the bride and groom place a card sized note at each guest's place setting which may read something such as:
"In lieu of wedding favors, Brandy and Joe have a made a donation to the Cancer Society of Medina County in your honor. We both have lost a family member or friend to Cancer and we want to remember our loved ones with a donation. We thank you for attending, Brandy and Joe."
This note often starts many conversations at the guest table as well, and sometimes even prompts guests to make an additional contribution to the charity or memorial fund.
If you're in a quandary about what to put on your guests' tables, then consider making a contribution to a charity, memorial or scholarship fund of your choice as a unique wedding favor. For a list of charitable organizations, please check out http://www.charity-charities.org/.

Candy "Bar"

2009-07-23T08:34:00.003-04:00

Candy "Bar"

This new idea is more than a "Spoonful of Kisses from the new Mr. & Mrs."!

It is different, fun, interactive and a WOW your guests will remember.

A Candy Bar is a colorful display of different types of candy along with bags or boxes for guests to fill with their favorites to take home. A variety of large glass vases and containers make perfect display pieces for the candy. Personalized bags (that you could make yourself) or "to go" boxes (that you could order online) are perfect for your guests to package the candy in. Don’t forget little scoops or tongs to use to fill the bags. If you position the candy bar near the exit you won’t have forgotten bags on the guest tables at the end of the night and your guests will leave your reception with sweet memories!

Off Premise Event June 6, 2009

2009-06-11T10:51:00.011-04:00

The following photos are from an event we catered this past weekend. We provided the tent, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, set up, appetizers, dinner, bar and staff. It was a beautiful day! The pavillion that is on the property was used for the food, bar, appetizers, cake, gifts and dance floor. The tent covered all of the guest tables and head table with the fountain at the entrance.

The Knot Best of Weddings 2009 Pick

2009-04-03T13:21:00.003-04:00

We are proud to announce that Diamond Event Center has been rated by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2008 Pick and again a 2009 Pick! Please pick up a copy of The Knot Best of Weddings 2009 magazine and check out our listing.

This honor is different from others because it's not just our colleagues (or even The Knot) giving this award to our business—the recognition comes from real brides who were thrilled with the level of service we brought to their wedding day at Diamond Event Center!

New Fireplace

2009-03-26T13:26:00.003-04:00

The staff at Diamond Event Center is always striving to be warm and welcoming to all of our guests. Now the beautiful new foyer should make guests feel that way as soon as they walk thru the front doors. The addition of the antique oak mantle and beautiful marble will also make a wonderful location for bridal and group pictures of all kinds. Plans are also in the works for a special piece of glass art work commissioned to a local glass artist, Tom Schemrich. The hope is that the art work should be installed sometime later in 2009. Not only is the foyer traditionally beautiful, it will also be high tech, including a plasma television to entertain and keep guests informed of the latest in event style and execution.

2009 Fox 8 Hot List:Akron/Canton Edition

2009-03-13T09:38:00.000-04:00

We are proud to announce for the second year in a row that Diamond Event Center and Catering has been nominated as one of the Akron/Canton area’s best local businesses!
We were very excited to have been nominated and placed 2nd
on 2008 Fox 8 Hot List: Akron/Canton Edition!
The 2009 season looks even better for us and
being voted 1st place would be the icing on the cake!
You can help us out by voting for Diamond Event Center and Catering.
Fox 8 Hey Butler Hot List: Akron/Canton Edition voting will take place from
March 16 to May 8, all you have to do is log onto www.fox8.com/hotlist.
Winners will be announced at the end of May on both fox8.com and Fox 8 News.

Catersource Education

2009-03-06T08:42:00.000-05:00

Our management and sales team just got back from the Catersource Event Solutions 2009 Conference and Tradeshow. We brought back with us lots of cutting edge ideas, fun trends and new education to use in our company!
One statistic I was excited to learn was that due to the current economic situation Brides and Grooms are spending about 24% less on their weddings. Diamond Event Center's Value Dinner Package is a 25% savings compared to our full price packages, what a great fit not only for our budget minded Brides and Grooms but anyone hosting an event!
Check back with us here at our new Diamond Event Center and Catering Blog for new menu items, fun trends, event photos and more.