Dayton Masonic Center

07/09/2024

Wedding photos 98 years in the making.

Who would have thought at the 1925 ground breaking, that this slice of Dayton history would also be part of some many couples’ personal history too? That’s pretty amazing. 💕

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07/04/2024

We’re seeing✨sparks✨fly this Fourth of July!

Have a wonderful holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙

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07/02/2024

We love a great wedding film and Rachel and Matt's beautiful wedding does the trick! So much fun! Congrats! 💕

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Rachel and Matt - EST. 06.22.24Vendor Team:Flack Productions - Creative Video, LLCBritJaye PhotographyBlush + BloomDayton Masonic CenterViva La StringsLegacy...

07/02/2024

The ballroom always looks so beautiful with event lighting and pretty tablescapes.

Our neutral decor means that you can easily incorporate any event color, pattern or theme!

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06/29/2024

Scenes from around the building. 😍

Our Grecian architecture certainly adds some pizzazz to the Dayton skyline that could never be replicated again due to the scarcity of many of the building materials that would not be available today.

But just in case you were curious, here are some of the components that went into building the Dayton Masonic Center.

Steel: 1,700 tons Cement: 85,000 bags
Sand: 6,540 tons Gravel: 13,500 tons
Stone: 55,000 cubic feet Bedford stone and 15,000 cubic feet hard limestone
Marble: 20 train carloads of Vermont, Alabama and Tennessee marble used for interior floors, wainscotings, partitions and stairways
Lime: 350 tons
Plaster: 1,200 tons
Wire: 500,000 feet
Brick: 2 million bricks
Carpet: 5,000 yards

Talk about some impressive numbers!

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06/23/2024

Balcony photos will always be some of our favorites no matter what time of day! With scenic views of the river and great architecture, you can’t go wrong!

Learn more about booking your wedding at this iconic Dayton landmark by visiting DaytonMasonicCenter.org or by emailing our catering partners at [email protected].

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06/20/2024

We have many large spaces perfect for hosting your cocktail hour including the balcony that surrounds the ballroom. Filled with window light and views of the ballroom, it’s a great space that can accommodate all your guests.

Other great places for cocktail hour include the front patio and the Grande Foyer.

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06/14/2024

Happy Flag Day from your friends at the Dayton Masonic Center.🇺🇸

Flag Day is a holiday celebrated on June 14 in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution stated “That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”

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06/13/2024

A downtown venue with plenty of green space and photo ops to enjoy!

Many people forget that we are surrounded by rolling hills, mature trees, and views of the Miami River. Not only do you get the classic architecture of the building for a photo backdrop, but also the beautiful green spaces as well.

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06/11/2024

🎉Join us for a hilarious night with Donnell Rawlings on June 14th at the Dayton Masonic Center! 🎭✨ with music by The Deron Bell Band and DJ Lady Locs. Grab your tickets now and enjoy our BOGO offer. Enter code BOGO14 in promotion box at checkout https://dayton-unitedway.org/comedy

It’s going to be a night to remember! 🎶

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06/01/2024

White weddings are always a timeless look, but with our neutral decor any color palette looks amazing! 🤍

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05/25/2024

Summer sunsets from the patio are the best! 🌅

We have some of the best views of the Great Miami River.

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05/18/2024

💜🤩💜A favorite venue feature is our balcony!

It’s a great spot for cocktail hour, and many of our couples do their first dance with the ballroom all to themselves while guests watch from above.

If you’re looking for a gorgeous budget friendly venue, we’re here for you! We still have some great 2024 and 2025 dates still available.

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05/17/2024

Certainly no shortage of beautiful nooks, doorways, and backdrops for gorgeous wedding photos.😍

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05/09/2024

We have sooooooo many locations that work wonderfully for wedding ceremonies, including our balcony!

The best part is that when the ceremony is over, your guests can easy walk to cocktail hour on the balcony as well. This works best for smaller guest counts, but it’s a great option.

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05/02/2024

It’s officially patio weather season and the front patio at Dayton Masonic Center is the place to be!⁠
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Not only is it perfect for wedding ceremonies or cocktail hour, but it also has the BEST views of the Dayton cityscape and skyline!⁠
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Many people forget that DMC has outdoor and indoor spaces, and they’re great ones too!⁠
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05/02/2024

Summer wedding season is officially here!

We love all the subtle touches from the bright blooms, seed packets, rattan vessels and chargers to the ‘Please be Seeded’ seating chart.

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04/24/2024

Our classic architecture was just meant to go with wedding photos. ☺️😍🥰

Learn more about hosting your event with us by visiting DaytonMasonicCenter.org.

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04/22/2024

Such a beautiful wedding in the ballroom!

So many pretty details throughout, and just love the warm glow from event lighting and candle light. 🥰

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04/16/2024

Sometimes you just need to go with the grand exit! Our iconic front steps are perfect for it too!

It’s always a great photo op, and why blow bubbles when you can get your hands on some fun bubble guns. Those really work great!🫧😍🫧

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04/08/2024

🖤💛🖤 Black and gold...always a beautiful combination in the ballroom.

Lounge groupings in the ballroom always look fun and give your guests a place to take a break from the dance floor.

This wedding was fun of other fun details too like custom glassware favors and wine bottle guest books.

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04/05/2024

Perhaps one of the best (and most romantic) views of Dayton. 💕

Learn more about booking your wedding or special event by visiting DaytonMasonicCenter.org or by emailing our catering partners at [email protected].

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03/29/2024

Scenes from around the building.

Our Grecian architecture certainly adds some pizzazz to the Dayton skyline that could never be replicated again due to the scarcity of many of the building materials that would not be available today.

But just in case you were curious, here are some of the components that went into building the Dayton Masonic Center.

Steel: 1,700 tons Cement: 85,000 bags
Sand: 6,540 tons Gravel: 13,500 tons
Stone: 55,000 cubic feet Bedford stone and 15,000 cubic feet hard limestone
Marble: 20 train carloads of Vermont, Alabama and Tennessee marble used for interior floors, wainscotings, partitions and stairways
Lime: 350 tons
Plaster: 1,200 tons
Wire: 500,000 feet
Brick: 2 million bricks
Carpet: 5,000 yards

Talk about some impressive numbers!

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03/27/2024

Our dressing suites are not only a great place to get ready, but they also provide for some great photo ops!

By having so many great event spaces on property, plus all the gorgeous photo locations outside and on the balcony, you can save a lot of time and money on the wedding day by booking with us.

▪️ No need to rent a limo or party bus taking you all over town to the ceremony and photos.

▪️ Don’t need to rent a hotel suite in order to get ready.

▪️ You don’t waste time in your wedding timeline traveling from place to place. You can have it all at Dayton Masonic!

Learn more by visiting: DaytonMasonicCenter.com

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03/21/2024

Meet The Templar Room...

With its vaulted ceilings, ornate woodwork, and hand-painted ceilings, The Templar Room makes for a beautiful spot for wedding photographs and wedding ceremonies.

The stage features several different curtains and backdrops to choose from. Guests can also seat in a traditional aisle conjuration as well as in the balcony and side benches.

Many people have never been in this room in Dayton Masonic Center and it always delights and surprises guests to be able to see another unique space within the building.

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03/15/2024

Let’s talk event spaces!

When you’re looking to book a venue, you have to weigh many factors like the {{entire}} overall experience of your event. Not just the reception or just the ceremony. Your event day is the sum total of all these choices!

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🔸We have dressing suites for getting ready

🔸We have several indoor AND outdoor spaces for your ceremony...this gives you a built-in rain plan!

🔸Photos! Photo ops galore! Indoor, outdoor, balconies, libraries, you name it...we have it!

🔸Cocktail hour - you can host it inside overlooking the ballroom(shown here) or on the patio overlooking the Great Miami River

🔸Room to grow! With our spacious open floor plan you can easily add guests. Many venues are too small for a typical event, especially when you already booked that space near their max. We can easily host events up to 400 without thinking twice. We can even host events larger than that, but with some consideration.

Basically, we can do it all!

You can still host your event with us too! Head over to DaytonMasonicCenter.org or email [email protected] to learn more.

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03/15/2024

When it comes to downtown venues, it’s easy to forget that several have great green spaces in an urban setting.

Whether it’s cocktail hour on the front patio overlooking the Great Miami River and Dayton skyline or wedding photos on the lawn, Dayton Masonic Center has many great outdoor spaces too!

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03/09/2024

We always enjoy seeing pretty design details in the ballroom!

Did you know that you can upgrade the ballroom chairs to White Chiavari Chairs for just $2 each? Cheaper than a rental company and they look so beautiful in the space.

(Definitely is a job perk! 😉)

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03/06/2024

With our spacious open floor plan, the possibilities for floor plans is endless!

Mixing table shapes and sizes is a quick way to add interest, especially with the addition of King’s Tables. Plus, don’t we look beautiful in purple?!?💜😍

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03/05/2024

Balcony photos will always be some of our favorites, but at sunset...wow!

Learn more about booking your wedding or special event at this iconic Dayton landmark by heading to DaytonMasonicCenter.org.

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