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From 50 to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
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Recommended by 99% of couples

About this venue

Whether you're planning an intimate dinner or a full reception, Chef Christopher works with you personally to build a menu around your vision. The Joel Palmer House brings the same exacting standards and genuine hospitality to private events that it brings to every table in the dining room — thoughtful food, exceptional wine, and the kind of service that makes guests feel looked after without feeling managed. Tell us what you need, and we'll make it happen.

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The Joel Palmer House is a wedding venue located in Dayton, Oregon.

Features

Veteran-owned

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 29 years in business

  • We speak English

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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?

$25,000

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

$12,500

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

Yes

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

$5,000

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

$5,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Tables
Catering Services

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of The Joel Palmer House

Weddingwire
4.9/5 4 reviews
Google
4.6/5 417 reviews
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Micah Sent on 07/01/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
We went to the Barlow Room (sister property of the Joel Palmer House in Dayton, OR) for our Rehearsal dinner the last weekend of May. It was awesome to be able to reserve enough tables for 30 people without having to pay for the whole space! They were very flexible & allowed us to create our own menu & bring in our own wine (for a fair corkage fee).
The food was excellent & the atmosphere was inviting. When you host an event, you always feel confirmation of the location when you have multiple guests raving about the quality & tastiness of the food.
Highly recommend for small parties or a weekend out!
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Meri Sent on 06/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
As always, the Joel Palmer House comes through. The dessert was incredible, the best cheesecake I have ever tasted. Thank you!
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Casey Sent on 03/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I couldn't be more pleased with our experience at the Joel Palmer House as the location for our wedding! When choosing a venue we knew we wanted excellent food and service and the Joel Palmer House immediately came to mind.

The ceremony was held on the front steps of the house and the reception on the side lawn. It was the perfect set up and space for a wedding. And, for a very reasonable price. Everything was in the same place! No traveling around, catering in food and drinks -- it was great knowing they were in charge of everything.

The greenery on their grounds made for gorgeous photos. The front lawn donned rhododendron and immaculate landscaping so I had no need to purchase flowers for the ceremony at all (great for cost saving!)

The food, as expected, was perfection. Chef Czarnecki executed our wishes beautifully. We did a full sit down dinner for 104 people-- everyone was served quickly and the food was fabulous -- filet, fish, vegetarian options all with signature mushrooms. I was so impressed with the delivery and presentation of every plate. The staff also accommodated by building a bar outside so our guests didn't have to go far to get another beverage. The bartenders were also incredibly wonderful to work with as we came up with cocktails to serve and finding the best beer on tap. I always felt they were one step ahead and had everything taken care of.

It was the perfect place for a wedding. The food, the drinks, the attention to detail and service of the staff were off the charts. I couldn't be more pleased with how things turned out and how great the Joel Palmer House was to work with!
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Terry Sent on 05/07/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
Without a shadow of doubt, Joel Palmer House provided the exact venue for our wedding that we had been looking for. The 150+ year old pioneer colonial house with a stunning front porch and yard provided the ideal location for our outdoor summer wedding. Joel Palmer has a patio set up that was perfect for the reception afterwards. The venue along with the 5 star food offerings couldn't have been better! Our wedding would never have been the same and the memories created we both will hold dear to our hearts. Thanks to the wonderful staff at Joel Palmer for making it happen!
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Team

Cloe
Cloe
Wedding Sales Coordinator
Christopher Czarnecki
Christopher Czarnecki
Chef/Owner
Levi Seed
Levi Seed
Director of Hospitality

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The Joel Palmer House frequently asked questions

The Joel Palmer House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
  • Catering Services
The Joel Palmer House includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Joel Palmer House includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Joel Palmer House for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
The Joel Palmer House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Joel Palmer House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Joel Palmer House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Joel Palmer House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The Joel Palmer House is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.8 in average response time.
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