Dayton Art Institute Wedding Photos & Venue Information

July 28, 2024

Dayton Art Institute Weddings

The DAI s an art museum wedding and reception venue in downtown Dayton, Ohio. This world-class art museum is the perfect wedding venue for art lovers or those looking for a unique setting. The DAI features “The Grand Hall” where ceremonies take place, a Gothic Cloister where receptions happen, and art galleries for guests to enjoy. This is situated next to the Dayton Masonic Center, which overlooks downtown.

Choose a wedding here if you want one of the most awesome wedding venues in Dayton. Getting-ready rooms are actually dressing rooms for a stage or theater within the museum. They are adequately sized for 10 people or less and can get quite hot. Bring fans if you want to stay cool.

The Institute began a massive revitalization project several years ago to make the grand staircase facing downtown accessible. For years the DAI has made the decaying staircase and fountain off-limits to pedestrian traffic. As a Dayton photographer, I obey rules and do not trespass. Therefore, until the staircase reopened to the public, I could not create great Dayton Art Institute wedding photos featuring the staircase and front of the DAI.

Outside At DAI

The rehab of this great art museum’s facade is evident. The staircase is safe, and the entire stone wall has been cleaned and restored. It is once again great to photograph engaged couples, wedding couples, wedding parties, and families on this grand staircase facing downtown. If you are considering this place for your wedding, you can’t go wrong. Additionally, if you are considering DAI as an engagement session location, check out my Dayton Art Institute engagement location information.

Throughout the day, be sure to utilize the Hale Cloister, the eastern balcony overlooking downtown Dayton, the Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium, and the eastern facade of the museum to take stunning wedding images. On nice days you can use all of these indoor and outdoor spaces.

Lastly, even if you think this venue isn’t for you, give it a shot. It can suit a lot of different tastes. Before you book a different venue, at least take a tour. Indeed, you will not be disappointed!