A downtown industrial-chic venue without downtown pricing…
When comparing The Brightside to other popular downtown Dayton venues, The Brightside comes in thousands less than our neighbors. The money you save with our venue gives you extra room in your wedding budget to splurge on other wedding details (if you want), pocket the extra savings, or go on an epic honeymoon instead!
That means with a Modest Budget:
You can make great use of our new tables, chairs, select decor items, and naturally beautiful space for a stunning wedding day.
Or with an Extravagant Budget:
With amazing florals and rentals, a designer dress, and a wedding planner, or anything in between, The Brightside can be dressed to the nines!
Additionally:
There is no food and beverage minimum spending amount $ (and our flexible bar options put your needs and wishes first.)
There is no minimum number of guests required
There is no requirement for real china or linens (which can easily add $1,000+ to your bill at other venues.)
Parking is ample, FREE, off-street, and surveilled!
And:
The Brightside allows you to use any licensed and insured caterer or food truck. You can also use any wedding vendor that you want!
You also get access to our amazing Online Planner & Resource Library with planning tools to keep you organized and stress-free!
Friday Weddings
2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m
Friday $4,300
Winter Friday $3,800 (Jan/Feb)
Saturday Weddings
12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Saturday $5,300
Winter Saturday $4,800 (Jan/Feb)
Sunday Weddings
12:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday $2,900
Winter Sunday $2,600 (Jan/Feb)
Weekday Wedding Rentals (Non-Holiday Monday - Thursday’s) are $2,800 and include 10 hours of use 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Extra Hours of Time: Just Loft $100 per hour | Whole Venue $350
Looking for just Bar Rental or Loft Rental?
Since our calendar gets so full we can offer bar only, loft only, or bar/loft combo events less than 90 days in advance. Typically these openings fall Sunday - Thursday, but you can check availability on our Music & Event Calendar HERE.
Lots Of Fun “Extras” - Without the Extra Fees
Exclusive access to the 9,200 sq. ft. venue, 3,600 sq. ft. patio, and grounds
Bonus Decor Items - for you to use (see Resource Library)
Use of our Ballroom & Loft Chalk Walls - we’ll connect you with our favorite muralists or you can do your own design
A Brightside Team Member onsite throughout the evening to assist in making magic happen (not as wedding planners but as facility specialists!)
Two Ceremony Locations - The choice between the new patio or indoors in The Loft (in case of inclement weather)
Multiple spots for photos - both indoors and outdoors, including our building’s murals, rooftop patio, and surrounding cityscape
Tables and wood wedding chairs
Two well-appointed dressing areas
Parking lots (with 140 spaces), all free, off-street, lit and surveilled.
Indoor bathrooms (wheelchair accessible)
Vod-Vil Bar - Large built-in bar with bar seating, small stage, and easy access to the patio for outdoor cocktail hour seating.
Caterer's Prep Area includes a commercial fridge, two prep tables, and an industrial sink
Online Planner - when you book with us you get access to our handy-dandy online planner that will help you keep track of everything. We also have a free Resource Library full of planning tips & guides.
Blank Canvas The Brightside is a unique space in the sense that you can easily enjoy it as is, or you can deck us all out. It’s all up to you and the space looks great either way!
Other Important Pricing & Booking Details
We require a $1m event insurance policy with The Brightside listed as the additional insured. Approximate cost - approx. $300, and can be found HERE
Pricing is subject to change at any time. Your contract rated and terms will be based on the date the contract is written, not the date of the tour. (Sometimes couples tour weeks or months before they book, or before we open a future year calendar for booking. If there has been a change in rate, the contracted investment/terms will be based on the date we wrote the contract, not the date of the tour.)
The Brightside has no hidden fees. The only other fees that can occur (based upon the type of event you’re planning) are chair setup ($2 per chair), or a ballroom room flip from ceremony to reception. Also, if you have a large guest list or planning a cocktail-only reception extra bar staffing. We will help you determine the staffing level that will work best.
Make The Brightside yours…taking the next step is easy!
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We chose The Brightside for its value. It’s a gorgeous space and it was thousands of dollars cheaper than any comparable venue we looked at. It was also nice having the freedom to choose our own vendors. The ballroom is stunning. It takes next to nothing to get this place wedding-ready! It was also great having designated areas for getting ready as well as so many beautiful spots on the property for photos! We couldn't have asked for a better venue and would recommend The Brightside to anyone looking to get married or host an event. It's an amazing space run by amazing people!
— Martha & Tung