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Venue At THE Historic Lockup

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About Venue At THE Historic Lockup

Venue At THE Historic Lockup brings venue services to weddings across Dayton and Springfield, Ohio, working from Waynesville. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Sparks Springs Farm, Candlebrook Farms. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.

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Hotels near Venue At THE Historic Lockup

The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Waynesville, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.

  • Creekwood Motel0.5 mi
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton-Centerville8.9 mi
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Dayton South9.0 mi · 8035 Washington Village Drive, Dayton
  • Country Inn & Suites9.0 mi · 8277 Yankee Street, Dayton
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites9.1 mi · 7701 Washington Village Drive, Dayton
  • Staybridge Suites9.1 mi · 10110 Landing Way, Miamisburg

Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.

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Frequently asked questions

Planning a wedding venue in Dayton

How much do wedding venues cost in Dayton?

Venue pricing in Dayton spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).

What questions should we ask on a venue tour?

Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.

How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Dayton?

Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.

Dayton weddings, month by month

Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are August, September, October.

MonthHighLowRainGolden hourSunset
Jan37°22°20%4:55 PM5:36 PM
Feb41°24°20%5:35 PM6:13 PM
Mar52°33°23%7:08 PM7:43 PM
Apr64°43°28%7:38 PM8:15 PM
May74°54°29%8:06 PM8:44 PM
Jun83°63°24%8:26 PM9:06 PM
Jul86°66°23%8:24 PM9:03 PM
Aug85°64°16%7:55 PM8:32 PM
Sep79°57°17%7:09 PM7:45 PM
Oct66°46°18%6:20 PM6:57 PM
Nov53°35°19%4:40 PM5:20 PM
Dec42°27°20%4:30 PM5:13 PM

Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Dayton International Airport (10.3 mi from Dayton). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Dayton.

Getting to Dayton

Airports
AirportDistanceEst. drive
DAY James M. Cox Dayton International Airport10 mi15 min
LUK Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field47 mi1 hr 10 min
CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport55 mi1 hr 20 min
Nearby cities
CityDistanceEst. drive
Cincinnati48 mi1 hr
Columbus65 mi1 hr 20 min
Indianapolis104 mi2 hr 10 min
Louisville134 mi2 hr 50 min

Straight-line distance from central Dayton; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.

Details

Based in
260 Chapman St, Waynesville, OH 45068, USA
Where
Waynesville · 17 miles south of central Dayton
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Around Waynesville

Wedding Venues nearby
9 within 10
Guest hotels
1 within 5 mi
Communities served
Bellbrook, Lebanon, Spring Valley

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