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Bushnell Event Center

Up to 300 guests
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Pricing Information

These prices are available for the months of March through December. These prices are available for the months of January through February.
Reception
$895 starting price
Reception
$895 starting price

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About

The Bushnell Event Center is a historic wedding and events center located in Springfield, Ohio. The location is made up of three indoor event spaces and one outdoor space for ceremonies, each having their own unique decor to fit each couple’s personality. The recently remodeled with new floors, exposed stone and brick, brand new bathrooms from top to bottom. The venue is suitable for ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners.

Facilities and Capacity

The Bushnell Event Center is located on the lower level of the Bushnell Building, and has a total capacity of 600 people between the three spaces. The Asa S. Bushnell Room seats 300 to 325 guests and features a sizable lighted dance floor, a mobile bar, and fridge freezer. The Wren can accommodate 180 to 190 guests around the custom lit dance floor, and features rustic ceiling lighting to enjoy the space. The Cellar Room offers historic charm for up to 100 guests, with exposed brick walls, wooden floor, and unique seating areas. For more intimate ceremonies, the Outdoor Rose Area can accommodate between 60 and 80 people. The intricately painted mural of roses against the brick wall exterior creates an eclectic energy as you exchange vows.

Services Offered

All event spaces are fully customizable to best suit your personality and personal style. Some of the decor that is available on-site include aisle runners, romantic lighting, and ceremonial arches. Setup, cleanup, and arrangement of the tables and chairs will be taken care of by the staff, giving you freedom to enjoy your entire night. The venue is wheelchair accessible, offers free undercover car parking, and is within walking distance of a local hotel. The Bushnell Event Center is open to working with outside vendors, including bar and catering services, They provide cafe lights for the dance floor. Uplighting can also be rented from the venue.

History

The event center is located inside the lower floor of the historic Bushnell Building which was built in three stages throughout the 1800s and 1900s. In 1939, the Edward Wren Company acquired the Bushnell Building and relocated its high street retail store to the property. The building then became known by locals as “Wren’s,” and it became Springfield’s largest and most successful upscale store, and Downtown’s shopping mecca for decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$895

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$895

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
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Recommended by 86% of couples
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    Ceena L. Married on 09/25/2021
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    Truly amazing

    We loved it there and would highly recommend it to everyone.
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    Sherrie W. Married on 04/25/2015
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    Great Venue

    We had our daughters wedding at the Bushnell and everything was great! Lisa was amazing and great to work with. It was so nice having the wedding & reception all at one venue and made it so convenient for all of the out of state guests staying at the Marriott.
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    Dakotah S. Married on 04/25/2015
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    Awesome Location in Springfield!

    Bushnell Banquet Center is a great place for your wedding in Springfield! The service is amazing, especially working with Lisa Behr on booking, vendors, and all the details! I held my wedding at the Bushnell in April 2015 using the largest room for my ceremony and reception and the cellar for my cocktail hour. You can transform the rooms into so many different themes and the building naturally lends itself as a beautiful backdrop. Don’t pass up this awesome venue!
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14 East Main Street, Lower Level Springfield, OH, 45501
937-324-2006
937-271-6432

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22 N. Fountain Avenue Springfield, OH, 45502
937-324-2006
937-271-6432

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Bushnell Event Center frequently asked questions

Bushnell Event Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Bushnell Event Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Bushnell Event Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Bushnell Event Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Bushnell Event Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Bushnell Event Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
Bushnell Event Center is recommended by 86% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in flexibility, 4.3 in quality of service, 4.3 in average response time, 4.2 in professionalism and 4.2 in value.
Bushnell Event Center currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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