We had our son's rehearsal dinner at the Engineers Club this past weekend. Amanda was terrific in…read morehelping me with the planning and offering suggestions. The food was fantastic and staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. The English Room, where we had the dinner, was perfect for the number of people we had attending. Thank you Engineers Club for starting off the wedding weekend with a great experience.

This review is for our pre-event reservation experience. We did not end up holding our event at the…read moreEngineers Club, so we cannot review it in that capacity. We are not local to Dayton (we live on the west coast), or what happened might have been avoided or handled far earlier. We rented the auditorium at the Engineer's Club for our wedding welcome event. We were going to have a movie night, and told them this up front. We saw photos online of movie nights in the Engineer's Club auditorium and were excited to have a similar event there. When we signed the agreement, we were told that the movie equipment, including "dvd player, projector, movie screen, and sound system," would cost $200 on top of the $900 venue rental fee. We signed the agreement and paid the non-refundable $900 deposit that was required (the full venue fee). We asked if a lower deposit was possible, but were told no. Four months before the event, we flew to Dayton and visited the Club to meet the event director and walk through the space to go over the plans. In the auditorium was a small presentation screen. The kind set up on its own free-standing easel. Imagine the old overhead projector screens from school in the 90s--the screen was smaller than our home television. We were told that was the movie screen for our event with an estimated 120 guest count (as written in the agreement). It turned out that if we wanted an actual movie screen that fit the auditorium, we'd have to pay even more to rent it and a projector from an outside AV company. We admit we were at fault for not confirming more details (movie screen dimensions, projector model/capability) before signing and paying the deposit. But the Engineer's Club could have been more clear and transparent about what facilities they had, and that our event was not a good fit for their space unless we were willing to spend more. Rather than paying the additional rental costs, we found a charming movie theater in Miamisburg for less than half the price, and it included all the tech required to show a full-size movie. The Engineer's Club agreed to refund a portion of our deposit, which was kind, but we were still out a significant amount of money because of how expensive their original deposit was. Because of our experience, I cannot recommend planning a private event here.

This venue is absolutely gorgeous! I got married here, my step brother, my sister and numerous…read morefriends have all said "I Do" here. The grounds are stunning with beautiful wildflowers, rose bushes and hydrangeas, huge pond. You really don't need to bring much decor at all. The staff was great and the event coordinator took care of everything for us. Truly a wonderful place!!

My daughter was married here on the 4th of July! As others have mentioned in their reviews, the…read moregrounds and landscaping are very beautiful and striking-everywhere you look there is a spot for another photo. Our guests were very impressed also. Because the flowers are so lovely, we were able to go very simple on our own decor. Most of the vases, etc that we used came from the "shed" on the grounds that can be borrowed from and is included with the venue. We got hit with thunderstorms about 45 minutes before the ceremony, and had to do a little scrambling. But the staff was right on top of things and Lisa told us if we could delay starting for 15 minutes, they would have the chairs dried off and the reception area mopped up (some rain came in under the curtains on the sides). The cloud passed, and we were able to have a gorgeous ceremony outside as planned. Lisa and Justin worked it out that I could come tour the grounds with my daughter on an off day a few weeks before the wedding, as I live out of state and had not been able to tour the venue earlier. Our caterer and DJ had done events there previously, so they seemed very comfortable. It was a wonderful day!

James and Kourtney nailed it with combining all our needs in one venue. We chose a package deal…read morefor our daughter's wedding which included the DJ and the photographer. We also had the reception there. The customer service was top notch, and everyone was very impressed! The Pickens were attentive to our wishes, and the music and pictures turned out beautifully! The Victorian home could not have matched the wedding theme any better. It was a dream day for our daughter! Thank you, James & Kourtney. ~ Lisa M.

We attended an Edgar Allen Poe play here tonight. Here's my notes:…read moreVenu: very cool trusses in the ceiling! Probably awesome for a wedding, just terrible for a play. Flat floor, no slope, we were 25 min early but stadium seating, sat 1/2 way back. Difficult to see the stage, floor is flat. Sound system was 2 lg speakers above the stage and the actors had hand microphone - should be head sets. Could only hear maybe 1/2 of what was said. Play: couldn't see it, couldn't hear it, Left early. Bottom line on this: Won't be back

We have been attending the dinner and a movie several times. Always a fun night. This time the…read moremovie was 'The Breakfast Club', and dinner was provided by Blueberry Cafe. It was a fun night with 80's music, trivia , dinner and of course the movie. The mood is always fun and the bar has a nice selection of beers and cocktails themed on the movie. The crowd is always fun and dresses up for each movie. We had the grand prize trivia winner at our table. Highly recommend checking them out with a group of friends

We had our oldest daughter club themed 18th birthday at The Galleria. The Galleria owes us nothing!…read moreMrs. Judy was nothing less than amazing! The space is alluring and beyond functional. Mrs. Judy demonstrated professionalism and care from the beginning. It was nice to have her creative experienced mind that didn't cross my line and still aloud my ideas to be captured. I highly recommend this event space to anyone looking to host anything from a baby shower to a wedding. We will be utilizing The Galleria in our future. -Brandi

Visit the Dayton Bridal Connection the 4th Sunday of every month for their bridal show…read more Great way to meet lots of vendors at one time. The Dayton Bridal Connection is your One-Stop-Shop.

Had our wedding here at The Springfield Metropolis in January, and the venue was perfect. It made…read morefor some terrific photos, and everyone kept commenting on how beautiful it was. It was spacious enough to hold almost 200 people with room for a dance floor and food. We especially loved the balcony, which has incredible stained glass. It was well-priced, and we highly recommend it. The venue has tables and chairs, a speaker system, a bar, and more. The venue's organizer, Kari, was a huge help as well.

First event I attended was Lonestar on march 4th, and was a great concert and at a reasonable…read moreprice. I'm looking forward to going back and seeing other events. They have several events I want to see is a Beatles Tribute Band and Kentucky Head Hunters coming up later this year. Check their website to see all bands coming. The main seat selection is standard stadium seats that are close together and I'd recommend being a seat cushion. And don't bring a pocket knife or other weapon as it will be confiscated at the door. Bottle of water is $3 and a beer or personal size bottle of wine is $7. They have popcorn and other concession foods. Honestly it's a wonderful night out and my wife and myself enjoyed the evening. If it is available that night they have a first come first serve seating with more comfortable folding chairs or a chair and folding table setup. I'd check by calling first to see if that's going to be available that event before just expecting it.

This place is out in the middle of nowhere, but they deserve a lot of credit for what they have…read moredone. It is a truly nice place to see a show. There has been real work put in to try to make it a pleasant experience. And while it is way, out of the way for me, there is clearly a market in this area that was underserved.

We had our daughter's graduation party here & loved the venue! A lot of the people who came to her…read moreparty commented on how neat & pretty the place was. The barn is lovely, inside & out. There is a lot of open space for tables, chairs, &/or a dancing area. You can have a/c running OR all the doors & windows open, so it was nice to have the option of cooled air since we were booking in June (I've been to other "barn venues" that did not have a/c & everyone absolutely roasted.). We had excellent communication from management. The contract was concise & easy to understand. There were clear guidelines, & a few rules to follow in order to keep the antique barn safe from open flames, etc. We were happy to follow their rules. They also helped us choose additional amenities based on what is popular at events nowadays. The photo booth was a big hit! They provided table coverings, and arranged tables as we requested. The managers also gave us excellent advice & input, and we relied a lot on their expertise to help in planning. Everything was done exactly per our arrangements on the day of the event. We brought in our own food & servers, but hired their bartender. We only served pop, tea, lemonade & water - no alcohol since this was a high school graduation party. With the bill split 3 ways it was an INCREDIBLY affordable event! Even if we had to go alone, the pricing was extremely competitive. We thought it was a perfect "Ohio theme" to have the party in a barn, & the round design is quaint & unique.

The venue was amazing. Beautiful place. Top notch! Tim and Janelle were terrific and met all of our…read moreneeds. We would definitely recommend it to anyone. B. Bowman