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The Bicentennial Barn

From 20 to 220 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Ileana
Daren
Alexandra
Denise
Rachel

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

A rustic wedding venue in Dayton, Ohio, The Bicentennial Barn is dedicated to providing newly engaged couples with a wedding experience that will marvel their guests forever. The venue is perfect for couples wishing to exchange vows in a historic setting. Operating under the belief that every wedding brings its unique, authentic personality to its venue, The Bicentennial Barn is ideal for sharing couples' love stories.

Facilities and Capacity

Originally built over 110 years ago by the Barr Brothers, The Bicentennial Barn combines a vintage barn feel with modern amenities that couples will love. This picture-perfect setting includes the indoor barn and the outdoor spaces for guests to enjoy during ceremonies and cocktail hours. The fully renovated barn is framed with massive wooden beams and flooring that is a great blank canvas for decorating. With two floors of event space and a grand staircase, there are plenty of photo opportunities to be taken.

Services Offered

When hosting weddings at The Bicentennial Barn, couples and their loved ones will get to enjoy and explore the entire property for the whole day. The team here takes great pride in providing each couple with individualized service. They aim to help couples incorporate their personal styles on their special day. To ensure a customized experience, guests are welcome to choose their own vendors. On the big day, amenities such as chairs, tables as well as lighting are provided. In addition, setup and cleanup are also available.

Features

Asian-owned

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

    4 years in business

    We speak English

Links

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FAQ

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

Yes

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

$6,200

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

$5,200

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Barn
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

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Reviews of The Bicentennial Barn

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The Bicentennial Barn is highly praised by reviewers for its stunning and natural beauty, accommodating staff, and seamless wedding experiences. Many highlight the owner Chris's helpfulness and passion for the venue, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. The barn's aesthetic, spacious bridal and groom suites, and beautiful decor are commended, with guests enjoying the flawless execution of events, ease of communication, and budget-friendly nature of the venue. Overall, The Bicentennial Barn receives glowing recommendations for its picturesque setting and excellent service.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Bicentennial Barn is highly praised by reviewers for its stunning and natural beauty, accommodating staff, and seamless wedding experiences. Many highlight the owner Chris's helpfulness and passion for the venue, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. The barn's aesthetic, spacious bridal and groom suites, and beautiful decor are commended, with guests enjoying the flawless execution of events, ease of communication, and budget-friendly nature of the venue. Overall, The Bicentennial Barn receives glowing recommendations for its picturesque setting and excellent service.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 34 reviews
Google
4.9/5 213 reviews
Ileana
Ileana Sent on 01/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Everything We Dreamed Of and More

Absolutely incredible. From the very first time we stepped in, we felt that WOW effect—and our guests did too! We loved every part of the experience.

One of our main requirements when choosing wedding vendors was warmth and genuine human connection, and Chris truly exceeded all expectations. He is incredibly passionate about this venue and was such a huge help throughout the process. Communication with him was always fast, easy, and smooth.

Everything turned out EXCELLENT, and choosing this venue was honestly the key reason why. It’s romantic, beautifully maintained, and the getting-ready rooms are a total WOW.

Without a doubt—book it. You won’t regret it. 💍✨
Daren
Daren Sent on 01/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Beautiful Bicentennial Barn

The Bicentennial Barn is a wonderful venue! The staff was very responsive and worked with us so well, meeting with us more than once to plan the event, measure for decorations, and answered all our questions quickly. The day of the wedding went so smoothly and was BEAUTIFUL! It was really nice to stay in the same location for the whole day, and each area was so much a part of the event. Every time we drive by it now, we look up to it and enjoy so many happy memories. Love this place! Lori & Daren
S
Susan Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Barn celebration

The Bicentennial Barn is Breathtaking. We enjoyed spending time in such an iconic barn Chris was very helpful in guiding us through the process and made it very easy. You can’t go wrong with this fabulous venue.
H
Haley Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

September Wedding

Chris was great to work with! We loved the barn when we toured it and it was a great experience to have our wedding there. We had so many compliments from our guests throughout the night that it was such a gorgeous venue which it absolutely is! One of my favorites was the bridal suite and all my bridesmaids loved getting ready in there. Thank you Chris for everything and making our day so special!
S
Sammy Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great event with a great atmosphere.

The entire even was amazing. I would definitely recommend the bicentennial barn if you want to have a fun time in a beautiful environment. That has amazing venders and services, fun photo booths for the entire party and amazing outdoor scenery. The best part, is it is very budget friendly.
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 09/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended!

We got married at The Bicentennial Barn and I am still in awe. The setting is stunning, real natural beauty with that timeless western feel that doesn’t need extra dressing to shine. The entryway of the barn was a perfect photo spot, and the outside was decorated beautifully with the flowers and the fountain. Chris (the owner) supported us from the very beginning, sharing insider tips and little tricks all the way up to the wedding, which made planning and the day itself smooth, fast, and totally stress free. He worked quietly behind the scenes the whole day, and somehow he was always there the instant I needed anything. Beyond being wildly competent, he was just a wonderful human to be around, calm, kind, and genuinely invested in us having the best day ever. If you’re thinking about choosing the Bicentennial Barn, do it!
S
Susan Sent on 08/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely stunning

The barn is absolutely gorgeous and Chris is very easy to work with! He helped our day go smooth and had everything in place!
G
Gabrielle Sent on 06/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Venue!!

Chris was very helpful to work with and always answered my questions right away! Beautiful venue with spacious bridal and groom suites!
Denise
Denise Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Daughter's Wedding

My daughter recently was married at Bicentennial Barn. It is an absolutely beautiful venue. We looked at 4 venues all together and as soon as she and her fiancé walked into the barn they loved it. Chris was great to work and plan with. He was very prompt and responsive to questions and ideas. Friends are still telling me what a beautiful place for them to have been married and how stunning the venue was.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 05/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Renewal Ceremony

We really enjoyed our time there. The venue is great and beautifully taken care of. Our family had a great time.
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The Bicentennial Barn frequently asked questions

The Bicentennial Barn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Bicentennial Barn for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Historic Building
The Bicentennial Barn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Bicentennial Barn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
The Bicentennial Barn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Bicentennial Barn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Bicentennial Barn is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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