Weddings
Happily Ever After
Starts at Ole Zim's
We offer a rustic, romantic venue tucked away in the quaint country town of Gibsonburg, Ohio, which is centrally located between Toledo and Sandusky. Our venue holds anywhere from 50-450 guests. One unique aspect of our venue that our brides and grooms love and appreciate is the minimalist feel they experience when they enter the venue. This is done intentionally with the use of neutral tones and simple, but elegant decorations that allow the happy couple to decorate the venue to their own unique style and theme for their big day.
Philosophy
Our philosophy is that our wedding venue can stand on its own with simple elegance or you can transform it to whatever level of extravagance your style will bring to our venue. We want you to make it your own.
Key Features of Our
Rustic Wedding Venue
Our rustic and charming wedding venue has a great deal to offer. Here are just some of the wonderful features you can expect from our venue:
– Free WiFi
– Air Conditioned
– Seating for 50 – 450 Guests
– Onsite Ceremonies Available
– Modest Bridal Suite
– Spacious, Newly Updated Hall
– New Sound System
– New Projectors
– Lighted Tulle w/ Vine Draped
– Onsite Bartenders*
*Our onsite bartenders mean that no additional liability insurance is required when you book your wedding at Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed.
Menu
While Ole Zim’s does not have a set reception menu, we encourage you to select menu items that will suit you and your guests on your special day. We have our most popular items, but we can create any menu to your liking. Here is an example of our menu selection style.
Example Menu
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Two or Three Entrees CALL FOR PRICING
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Two Starches
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Our Famous Noodles
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Two Vegetables
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Tossed Salad w/ Choice of Dressings
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Rolls & Butter
Enhancements
These enhancement are available for an additional charge to help enhance your magical day. Picing varies based on your specific needs so please call us for pricing.
Decor Enhancements
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Decorations CALL FOR PRICING
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Plastic Tablecovers
Color: White
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Linen Tablecovers
Colors: White or Ivory
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Round Tables
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Linen Skirting
Covers the bridal table, gift table, serving lines, and cake table.
Dining Enhancements
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Chips & Pretzels CALL FOR PRICING
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Tap & CO2
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Bartenders
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Bar Garnishments
Juices, Lemons, Limes, etc.
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Frozen Drink Machine
Daiquiris, Margaritas, Slushes
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Beverage Pitcher Rental
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we bring our own alcohol?
Yes, Ole Zim’s does not provide alcohol packages so it is up to the bride and groom to supply whatever alcohol they would like for the event. We do not allow shots, your drink must have a mixer. (People love this because it ends up saving you money on expensive liquor packages and allows for flexibility in your choices).
Can we supply our own bartenders?
No, we carry liability insurance on our bartenders and our venue. It also allows us to make sure guests aren’t being overserved and minors are not being served.
Can we bring outside food to your venue?
No (with a minor exception). No outside food is allowed at our venue, we have a full service kitchen and staff to handle your event. The only exception is you are allowed to bring your own cake/desserts as long as they come from a licensed bakery or store.
What time can we come in to decorate?
You can make arrangements to come in as early as 7:00 am the day of your wedding to decorate. You may also rent the hall (if available) the day before your reception at a discounted rate for your rehearsal and to decorate the day before.
How long do we get for our reception?
Your hall rental allows a five hour block for your reception (ceremony is not included in that time). You can purchase additional hours if you so choose.
What is allowed/not allowed for decorations and party favors?
You may decorate with anything that is free standing. You may not adhere anything to the existing structure or the floor. The following items are not allowed inside the hall, but you may have them outside the hall:
– Confetti of ANY Kind
– Sparklers
– Rice
– Bubbles
– Shot Gunning Beer/Seltzers
Are we responsible for clean up at the end of the night?
Are we allowed to take leftover food at the end of the night?
Our motto is “you paid for it, so you should get it”. We will make sure all of your guests are served and have time for seconds if they choose. After the serving lines are taken down, our staff will pack up leftover food and have it ready for you to take at the end of the night to enjoy. Nothing better than Ole Zim’s food for a late night snack.
Is there anything else we need to know?
Planning
At Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed, we want to make the process of booking your wedding venue simple. That is why we have created a five step process to ensure your wedding day is absolutely magical when you book with us.
Step 1
Set Up a Venue Tour
Call or email us to set up a tour to see the venue and meet with one of our owners. During your tour we will answer any questions that you may have.
Step 2
Sign Venue Agreement
Upon choosing our venue, you will be required to sign our venue agreement and pay a non-refundable* hall rental fee to secure your date.
*If you do need to cancel your reception and we are able to rebook your date with another wedding, you will be refunded your hall rental charge.
Step 3
Six Weeks Prior To Reception
You will need to call our venue to schedule an appointment with us to go over the following items:
– Menu Selections: This can include your main meal, as well as, any appetizers or late night stations.
– Preliminary Guest Numbers: We will discuss your preliminary numbers. Firm numbers are due at a later date.
– Timeline of Events: The schedule for your special day, including; ceremony, introductions, cake cutting, speeches, first dance, etc.
– Additional Vendors: List of additional vendors you will have so that we can coordinate efficiently with them. This includes your baker, florist, decorators, photographers, DJ, wedding coordinator, etc.
– Hall Set Up: We will discuss with you how the hall will be set up for your special day and any enhancements or upgrades that you may require.
Step 4
Two Weeks Prior To Reception
Two weeks prior to your reception you will need to call us with your final guest numbers and pay your final invoice for your reception.
Step 5
Enjoy Your Wedding Day
We cannot wait for your wedding day at our venue. This day is all about you and we want to make the experience as wonderful as possible. If you followed all of our planning steps we can ensure that your wedding day will be magical. Thank you so much for choosing to spend your magical moment with us.
Vendors
We want to make picking vendors for your wedding day even easier. Below you will find a list of some of our absolute favorite wedding and event vendors to work with.
Limo/Shuttle Service
Limo-Scene Limo LLC
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2819 Buchanan Rd.,
Fremont, OH - 419-333-0478
- limoscenelimo.com
Photographer/Videographer
Brittany P Photography
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306 Toledo St.
Elmore, OH - 419-356-8917
- brittanypphotography@gmail.com
Photographer/Videographer
Fairytale Productions
Decorators/Rentals
Ebel's Events Decor
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2175 Woodville Rd.
Oregon, OH - 702-373-3990
- ebelsevents@yahoo.com
Decorators/Rentals
Your Perfect Day
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24430 Hull Prairie Rd.
Perrysburg, OH - 419-283-8200
- Yourperfectdayllc@gmail.com
What Our Customers Say
We had our wedding at Ole Zim’s and everything was great. They were so quick with cleaning up and setting up our tables. They were great to work with through the whole wedding planning and always put my mind at ease. Food is fantastic homestlye cooking.
Kristy B.
We would like to thank Ole Zim’s for everything they did to make our wedding reception perfect. Everything from the food, to the decorations, to the service, was amazing and we really appreciate everything they did!
Amanda C.
