Canton couples who choose Williams on the Lake work directly with our team to bring their wedding vision to life. Your personal event coordinator stays with you from your first planning meeting through your last dance, while our in-house decorator transforms your ideas into reality. We have been a family-owned venue since 1985, and we know every wedding is different. Our all-inclusive approach means you work with one coordinated team instead of juggling multiple vendors on your own.
Your Personal Event Coordinator from Start to Finish
When you book with Williams on the Lake, we assign you a personal event coordinator who stays with you through the entire planning process and your wedding day. That coordinator learns what matters most to you, maps out your timeline, and handles the logistics so you can focus on enjoying your celebration.
Your coordinator walks you through the rehearsal, answers questions as they come up during planning, and stays on site for your full six hour reception. If you need to adjust the schedule on the fly or want to add a special moment, your coordinator makes it happen without you having to manage it yourself.
Working with Our In-House Decorator
Our in-house decorator meets with you to discuss your vision for the reception space. You will talk through table layouts, linens, centerpiece placement, and any custom touches you want to add.
Because at Williams on the Lake, we handle decor in-house, you are not juggling separate vendor schedules or wondering if everything will arrive on time. Our decorator sets up the room before your guests arrive and works with any outside florists or rental companies you bring in to make sure every detail lands where it belongs.
Personalizing Your Menu with Our Culinary Team
We do all our own catering in-house with an award-winning chef who creates menus tailored to your preferences. Whether you want a plated white-glove service, a buffet with abundant options, or our Sizzle Package with live grilling, our culinary team works with you to design the right experience for your guests.
You will choose your courses during planning meetings, and our team handles all the kitchen logistics on your wedding day. We make exceptions for religious dietary needs, but otherwise our catering kitchen prepares every dish fresh on-site.
Choosing Your Ceremony and Reception Spaces
Canton couples often ask about flexibility in how they use our spaces throughout the day. We give you access to both indoor and outdoor areas for your full rental period, so you can move between locations as your celebration unfolds.
At Lakeside South, you can hold your ceremony at the Courtyard and Gazebo, then move inside for a reception that accommodates up to 315 guests. The venue features cathedral ceilings with skylights, a built-in stage, advanced lighting and sound systems, and two 85″ monitors. The deck over the lake, the grapevine walkway, and landscaped waterfall give your photographer multiple backdrops without leaving the property.
At Lakeside East, the Moon Gate Patio sits right by the lake and works beautifully for an outdoor ceremony. Your reception moves inside to a space with rich earth tones, French doors to the deck, and a large natural stone fireplace. This venue accommodates up to 200 guests and offers an optional live grill menu.
Both venues are climate-controlled with ample on-site parking and wheelchair accessibility throughout. And because we operate two fully independent venues on the same property, you never share your wedding day with another event.
Adding Personal Touches to Your Timeline
We know every couple has different priorities. Some want a long cocktail hour with passed appetizers. Others want extra time on the dance floor or a seated plated dinner with multiple courses. Your six-hour reception gives you room to build the timeline that fits your celebration.
Our coordinator helps you map out the flow from your grand entrance through your last dance. You will decide when to serve dinner, when to cut the cake, and how long to keep the dance floor open. If you want a special moment like a sparkler send-off or a late-night snack served midway through dancing, we coordinate that timing with you ahead of time.
Working with Your Preferred Vendors
We follow an open vendor policy for most services, so you can bring in your own photographer, DJ or band, florist, and specialty rentals. We keep a preferred vendor list with professionals who know our venues well, but you are not required to use them.
Our coordinator connects with your vendors before the wedding to make sure everyone understands the timeline and logistics. On your wedding day, our team works alongside your vendors to keep everything running smoothly. You are not managing schedules or coordinating setups yourself.
We provide the in-house bar and handle all beverage service. Outside alcohol is not permitted.
How the Williams Family Approach Makes a Difference
Our family has been hosting weddings for decades, and our goal has always been to make the day as stress-free as possible for you. By including the coordinator, service staff, decorator, catering, and venue furniture in one package, we eliminate the need to coordinate multiple vendors separately.
You work with one team that knows how to make everything run smoothly together. Our pricing structure is one price per person with no hidden fees, so you know exactly what your wedding will cost from the beginning.
Conclusion
Canton couples appreciate that they can focus on the details that matter to them without worrying about logistics falling through the cracks. Our coordinators have worked hundreds of weddings at both Lakeside South and Lakeside East, so they know how to anticipate what you need before you have to ask.
Ready to see how Williams family coordination can bring your Canton wedding to life? Fall dates book quickly because the mature trees surrounding the lake create stunning scenery, so if you are planning an autumn wedding, reserve early. Spring greenery does not fully develop until late May or early June, so keep that timing in mind if you want lush outdoor photos.
We are located at 787 Lafayette Road in Medina, about 30 minutes from Canton. Our coordinators are happy to walk you through both venues and talk through how we can personalize your wedding day.
Contact our team to schedule a tour of Lakeside South or Lakeside East. Call us at (330) 722-6766 or visit williamsonthelake.com to start planning your personalized celebration.
FAQs
How far in advance should Canton couples book their wedding date?
Fall dates book quickly because of the lakeside scenery, so we recommend reserving at least several months in advance if you want an autumn wedding. Contact us as soon as you have your date in mind, and we will let you know what is available.
Can we bring in our own photographer and DJ?
Yes, we follow an open vendor policy for most services. Our coordinator connects with your vendors before the wedding to make sure everyone understands the timeline and logistics.
What happens during the rehearsal?
Your personal event coordinator walks your wedding party through the ceremony and answers any logistical questions. Rehearsal time is separate from your six hour reception window.
How does the pricing work with your all-inclusive packages?
Our pricing structure is one price per person with no hidden fees. The package includes your venue time, coordinator, service staff, decorator, catering, furniture, and place settings. You will know exactly what your wedding costs from the beginning.