May 14, 2027

Wedding Day

Basil Place· Chardon, Ohio

Dress Code

Formal

Dark suits and ties, floor-length gowns, or elegant midi dresses. We'll be on grass and gravel for part of the evening, so block heels, wedges, or dressy flats will serve you better than stilettos. May evenings in Chardon get cool — bring a jacket or wrap for after sunset.

Schedule

  1. 4:00 PM

    Ceremony

  2. 5:00 PM

    Cocktail Hour

  3. 6:30 PM

    Dinner & Reception

  4. 11:00 PM

    Farewell

Venue

Basil Place

13271 Bass Lake Rd, Chardon, OH 44024

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The Locals

Meet the Residents

Basil Place is home to a family of rescued animals who may make an appearance — consider them part of the guest list.

The Alpacas

Rescued and unbothered. Expect a cameo at the reception.

White Peacocks

They were born for ceremony. No invitation required.

Pot-Bellied Pigs

Charismatic, opinionated, and very likely to steal your heart.

The Chickens

Early risers with strong feelings about the guest list.

The Grounds

The Estate

Fifty acres of manor, meadow, and water — three ponds, a century of trees, and a few four-legged hosts.

Aerial view of the Basil Place estate wrapped in morning mist

I.Fifty acres, first light

The manor house in summer, framed by lawn and old trees

II.The Manor House

One of Basil Place's resident pot-bellied pigs

III.A resident, unbothered

The stone ceremony amphitheater beside the pond, set with wooden chairs and florals

IV.The ceremony amphitheater

The pond dock seen through wildflowers and trees

V.The pond & dock

The carriage barn at dusk, its doors glowing from within

VI.The carriage barn at dusk

A sweetheart table dressed in white roses before tall dark-framed windows

VII.By the manor windows

The event center draped in white, tables set with green linens and candlelight

VIII.The event center, dressed

Photographs courtesy of Basil Place