As a Dayton photographer, photographing this wedding and reception hall in Liberty Tower at The Grande Hall has been a goal of mine. As of 2023, I photographed two weddings at this Dayton Art Deco venue. The first wedding went very well, and the pictures turned out great. That day, we could access the roof for several Dayton rooftop wedding photos. Truly a highlight for me!
The second wedding was even more exciting for me. Later, the second time at this wedding venue I had the chance to take what I learned the first time and take it to a new level. The photos from my second Grande Hall wedding were outstanding, many of which are below. Although I haven’t been back for a couple of years, I can’t wait to try my new skills here again.
The Grande Hall is in one of Dayton’s oldest skyscrapers and replaces a former bank. The ground floor, used for wedding ceremonies and receptions, is expansive. The extra large mezzanine upstairs serves as a great cocktail hour location. The bridal suite is large, well-lit, and spacious enough for a big wedding party. The final area, and by far the most badass, is the renovated bank vault, directly in line with the front doors and center of the ceremony. Depending on who is hired to decorate The Grande Hall, there may be color-matched LED lighting in the bank vault that complements the wedding colors. The floor of the vault is made solely of penny rounds, and it is a great detail for this former bank. This is a high-class establishment. Lastly, I’d be honored to photograph weddings there every week
Overall this is one of Dayton’s best wedding and reception venues!
Address: 120 W 2nd Street Dayton, OH 45402
Parking: Parking garages and street parking.
Capacity: 450 guests