The Estate At Sunset Farm exceeded my expectations from the moment I turned into its long driveway. This beautiful wedding and reception venue, a former farm, is located in Bellbrook Ohio just south of I-675. It features a gigantic property, two-story house, and beautiful ceremony area. The property is a mix of flat grassy areas, woods, and horse farm. I believe this is the perfect wedding venue for people seeking a farm-chic wedding with all the amenities of a reception hall.

The Property Overall

Upon entering the property you will see a large driveway straddled by large brick gates with a gigantic house behind the gates. The driveway stops at the parking lot at the back of the property with a walkway leading to the back of the house. The walkway passes the ceremony location, a small grassy area with horse barns in the distance, and has beautiful flowers and bushes punctuated by white pergolas. At the back of the house is a pool area that has been converted into a pond and natural habitat. At first I was unsure about this feature, but I later learned it was an intentional decision by the owner. It actually provided a great foreground for wedding portraits with the house as the background.

The Ceremony Location

The ceremony location is situated at the back of the property between the reception house and the parking lot. It is an east facing grassy area with woods on one side and willow trees and a horse barn on the other. The chairs are set up in a multi-row semi circle facing the ceremony area. During the ceremony, try to have the DJ mic the wedding couple so that everyone can hear them speak. The area is large enough that it can be difficult for everyone to hear.
The House / Reception Location

Overshadowing everything else on the property is the beautiful brick house that houses the catering company (in the garage), bridal preparation area (solarium), and two floors for the reception and guests. The head table is situated at the back of the house which can be seen by most of the first floor guests and some of the second floor guests from the balcony. Behind the head table is a fireplace and giant windows. Near this is the bar, a built in wood bar with plenty of room for bartenders, coolers, and guests.

While I do like the house for receptions, it can be cramped when a lot of guests are invited. I would suggest this venue for weddings with 100 guests or less to provide the most comfort and space to the guests. The upstairs area, accessible to a front-of-house dual staircase even features its own bar. If the groom and groomsmen are getting ready at the venue, they can get changed in the upstairs groomsmen loft before guests arrive. There are large leather chairs available there.