Planning an event comes with a lot of details—and we’re here to make it simple. Whether you’re booking a wedding, corporate celebration, or private party, this FAQ page answers the most common questions about The Lift in Dayton, Ohio.
Learn more about our location, deposits, required vendors, setup times, and decor policies so you can plan with confidence. If you don’t see your question listed here, our team would be happy to help—just contact us or request a tour of the space today.
Learn more about our location, deposits, required vendors, setup times, and decor policies so you can plan with confidence. If you don’t see your question listed here, our team would be happy to help—just contact us or request a tour of the space today.
Where is The Lift located?
We are located at 114 S. June Street, Dayton, OH 45403. For tours, please put in a request here.
What deposits are required to reserve my event date?
We require 50% of the total venue and bar rental up front for full-day weekend events and for hourly events as a non-refundable deposit to secure your event date.
A $1,000.00 refundable security deposit must also be paid with a credit/debit card that will not expire before the event date. The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to your event.
All payments may be done in person, over the phone, or online via your secure event portal. Your security deposit is refunded no later than the first of the month following 30 days after the event.
A $1,000.00 refundable security deposit must also be paid with a credit/debit card that will not expire before the event date. The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to your event.
All payments may be done in person, over the phone, or online via your secure event portal. Your security deposit is refunded no later than the first of the month following 30 days after the event.
Are there any required vendors?
Yes. We require all clients to use our licensed bartenders to serve all alcoholic beverages at the event--no outside bartenders are permitted.
Clients must also purchase all alcohol through The Lift, and no outside alcohol may be consumed on the premises.
Our required DJ is Tyler Roberson of Ohio’s Greatest Music.
Clients must also purchase all alcohol through The Lift, and no outside alcohol may be consumed on the premises.
Our required DJ is Tyler Roberson of Ohio’s Greatest Music.
Are wedding rehearsals included in the venue rental?
Yes. A one-hour rehearsal is included in the venue rental price for wedding ceremonies only. A rehearsal time will be scheduled 30 days prior to the event.
Please note: no decor, setup, or drop-off is allowed at the rehearsal. Once final floor plans are approved, no changes may be made within two weeks prior to the event.
Please note: no decor, setup, or drop-off is allowed at the rehearsal. Once final floor plans are approved, no changes may be made within two weeks prior to the event.
What are the event times and setup guidelines?
All Friday and Saturday events must end with guests leaving the building by 11:00 PM.
All Sunday events must end with guests leaving by 9:00 PM.
There is a 12:00 AM noise ordinance per the City of Dayton.
Setup of tables and chairs for your event will be completed by 11:00 AM on the day of your event (no exceptions when paying for early access). Sunday wedding setup will also be completed by 11:00 AM. All vendors should be scheduled accordingly.
All Sunday events must end with guests leaving by 9:00 PM.
There is a 12:00 AM noise ordinance per the City of Dayton.
Setup of tables and chairs for your event will be completed by 11:00 AM on the day of your event (no exceptions when paying for early access). Sunday wedding setup will also be completed by 11:00 AM. All vendors should be scheduled accordingly.
Can I book The Lift for non-wedding events?
Absolutely! We encourage you to take a tour to determine which space best suits your event. Please note that pricing may vary depending on event type.
You can schedule your tour using this form.
You can schedule your tour using this form.
What is provided by The Lift for my event?
The Lift provides:
- 5 ft round tables
- 8 ft banquet tables
- High-top tables
- White industrial chairs
What are the decor rules and regulations?
All candles and open flames are only permitted when kept in a glass-enclosed container with the wick covered and the candle closely monitored.
The following items are not permitted inside or outside the venue:
Please note: We are limited on electrical outlets. Guests must bring their own extension cords if needed, and electrical tape is required for safety when using cords.
The following items are not permitted inside or outside the venue:
- Sky lanterns
- Helium balloon releases
- Fireworks
- Fog machines
- Sparklers
- Confetti, glitter, rice, birdseed, or silly string
Please note: We are limited on electrical outlets. Guests must bring their own extension cords if needed, and electrical tape is required for safety when using cords.
*All venue building decor is subject to change*