DAI Events

05/03/2024

Step into the heart of art and elegance. The rotunda: where every visit begins, and every event sparkles.

04/03/2024

Our majestic Great Hall is perfect for ceremonies, cocktail hours, elopements, or stunning photo shoots. DM us today to learn more about our spaces!

12/02/2023

Happy National Bartenders Day!🍷🥂 We are grateful for the amazing people serving drinks during the many events at DAI!

11/17/2023

Two masterpieces, side by side.
thebrauns

07/06/2023

Today is International Kissing Day💋 Doesn’t get much better than stealing kisses between beautiful works of art🥰

Photo by Lauren Day

06/30/2023

Just got engaged? Looking for a venue to hold your 2024 wedding ceremony, reception, or both? Check out our page to see some of the Dayton Art Institute’s beauty!

2024 is booking fast but we still have many dates open, contact us today for more info🥰

Photos by Sarah Babcock

06/23/2023

Happy National Pink Day!💕🌸

Photos by Full Frame
Flowers by Sherwood Florist

06/21/2023

Looking to book a wedding, corporate event, or holiday party in 2023? We still have a few dates available! We have some availability still on weekends, and some Fridays/Sundays, reach out today to secure your date!

Photo by Sarah Babcock

06/18/2023

Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful men in our lives🥂 To the one who might walk us down the aisle or twirl us on the dance floor💃

Photo by the Brauns

06/16/2023

“Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale”✨ - Melissa Brown

Photo by the Brauns

06/09/2023

Today, the BLC Entertainment Team started loading in for The Dayton Art Institute's Art Ball! The team will be spending this week running cables, hanging fixtures, and focusing lights as we prepare for one of Dayton's premier black tie events.

Did you know BLC has been illuminating Art Ball since 2015?

05/31/2023

Catering Spotlight: Rich Taste Catering🥂🥬 Rich Taste Catering is one of our designated caterers who provides premier food and service! Check them out!

Here is a little bit about Rich Taste: “Real. Fresh. Food. Here at Rich Taste, our food is only a portion of what we provide. We offer full service catering that is tailored to your needs. Our culinary team strives to provide the highest quality service and food for any and all events”.

05/24/2023

At night on the balcony, the bridges are lit up and the city is shimmering✨ Such a romantic spot for a moment alone for fresh air, or a dreamy photo backdrop📷

05/21/2023

Catering Spotlight: Kohler Catering🥗🥘 is one of our designated caterers who provides premier food and service! Check them out!

Here is a little bit about Kohler: “Our team members and chefs are highly skilled hospitality professionals... Our commitment to quality and listening to our customer’s invaluable feedback and building trust is the foundation of our success. May we all experience the joy of relationships, the thrill of celebrations and making lasting memories through enlightened hospitality”.

Kohler Catering & Presidential Banquet Center

05/14/2023

Happy Mothers Day to all the amazing women in our life!✨🥂

The DAI events team is especially grateful for these two amazing moms right here, Beth (left) and Donna (right)!🩷

ambervictoriaphotography

05/12/2023

Our balcony has a gorgeous view of Dayton🏙️

Perfect for a first look spot, portraits, or a drone shot📷


Cassandra Janina Photography

05/10/2023

“When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” —Charley Benetto

Photo: Sarah Babcock

05/05/2023

Let the sound of music fill the air☁️🎶

When booking a wedding at the DAI, some choose to have live music during their ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, or all three! The ambiance✨ that is added with a harp, piano, violin, guitar, or other instrument makes for one dreamy day💭

Viva La Strings

05/03/2023

Catering Spotlight: Bernstein’s Catering🥗🥩 Bernstein’s is one of our designated caterers who provides premier food and service! Check them out!

Here is a little bit about Bernstein’s: “Since 1988 Bernstein’s Fine Catering has been owned, operated and staffed by the finest food service professionals in Dayton, Ohio. We are devoted to exceptional food and outstanding service. From box lunches to white glove service, Bernstein’s Fine Catering can provide for all your catering needs”.

04/30/2023

Live wedding painter + art museum reception space = 😍

What a beautiful way to remember special moments during your wedding day that you can hang in your home!✨

04/23/2023

Are you and your partner looking to have an intimate ceremony to celebrate your love?🤍 Check out our new Intimate Wedding Package!☺️

Walk down the aisle in the Great Hall or Hale Cloister, exchange your vows, and cheers to tying the knot!🥂 In this weekday package you will receive; flowers for the couple, a champagne toast + hors d’oeuvres, ceremony chairs, bistro tables, linens, access to stunning art for couples portraits, and more! Message us today for more info😄

Photography: ambervictoriaphotography

04/21/2023

That feeling there is no one else in the world except each other🥰

Photography: Emily Antonelli
Planning: Happily Ever After Event

04/19/2023

The Gothic Cloister is our largest reception space, accommodating wedding receptions with anywhere from 30 to 250 guests for a sit down meal🥗

One of the great things about this space is how versatile it is! Whatever your dream wedding setup is, someone from our event’s team will work with you to make your vision come to life! Message us today to start bringing your wedding dreams to life✨

1st photo: Jenny Haas
2nd photo: Sarah Babcock Studio
3rd photo: Carrs & Co
4th photo: Matt Lim
5th photo: The Brauns

04/12/2023

Looking for a space to host a meeting, bridal/baby shower, luncheon, or other small event? Then our Leo Event Space is a great option for you😄

Enjoy your private event and then take your group to view our world class art galleries!

04/06/2023

04/06/2023

Welcome to the Dayton Art Institute’s event’s page!🤍

A little bit about us:
✨We are an event venue inside of an art museum!
✨We are located in Dayton, OH📍
✨We have event spaces for wedding ceremonies, receptions, meetings, luncheons, performances, and more!
✨Our wedding couples’ get exclusive access to world class galleries for photos📷
✨ We are currently booking for 2023-2024!

Click the link below for more information & to contact us to book a tour!

https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/upcoming-events/host-your-wedding-or-event/

Photos: ambervictoriaphotography
Planning: Natalia’s Event Planning
Attire: Lace Bridal Couture & Folchi's Tuxedos and Menswear
Jewelry: James Free Jewelers
Beauty: Reign Beauty. Co

04/06/2023