Historic Wedding Venue downtown Springfield OH
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Lisa Gayle Abshear
MANAGER
Located in Springfield, OH, The Bushnell Banquet Center is an elegant wedding venue situated within the historic Bushnell Building. Dating back to the late 19th-century, the property is replete with decor that pays homage to the Home City’s thriving past. Blending vintage charm with contemporary sophistication, its renovated banquet hall can set the stage for your ceremony and reception. For a versatile venue nestled in the heart of Springfield, look no further than The Bushnell Banquet Center.
The Bushnell Building has been an icon of Springfield’s central square for generations. Constructed between 1893 and 1939, the property features an old-world architectural style that will surely impress your nearest and dearest. You and your beloved can choose from a variety of event spaces, all of which are designed to inspire awe and admiration. Intimate celebrations can be hosted in the Cellar, a cozy room that boasts rustic brick walls and refined furniture. The Rose Ceremony Center is also delightful, featuring eye-catching artworks hand-painted by a group of budding artists. Suitable for larger events, the Wren and Bushnell rooms are beautiful ballrooms that possess ample space for mixing and mingling. Conveniently, the venue is within walking distance of various hotels, attractions, and shops.
At The Bushnell Banquet Center, the staff endeavors to help couples achieve their marital visions. The venue is able to welcome several hundred of your friends and relatives. As a helpful touch for those planning a weekend celebration, the team allows clients to decorate the facilities on the Friday beforehand. An array of event items can be provided, such as a stage, dance floor, chairs, and tables. To ensure that you enjoy your dream wedding, the team is happy to give you a list of their preferred vendors.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Garden
Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Planning
Service Staff
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Meet the team
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- Lisa AbshearVenue General ManagerI am the one, the only Venue General Manager. I book your wedding and I am there with your through your entire journey. We will communicate pretty much all the time. I have so much love for this job you can't imagine. All my couples give me so much joy. We love all weddings and ceremonies. We don't discriminate. Same sex. Come on over we will make you feel just as we do everyone else. We believe that all couples deserve the best day of their lives. Its your day after all and it should be as unique and special as your love is.
- Jordan BehrSet upJordan is the muscle of our group. He will go in and just set up all the tables and chairs, make sure everything is in the room that you will need. Once that is done, you are free to move things around in the room to better suit your day. You may or may not need things and he can get rid of those for you. All you need to do is ask, he is always happy to help.
Reviews
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The Bushnell Event Center received glowing reviews from couples who had their weddings there, praising the venue for its beauty, convenience, and flexibility. Lisa, the staff member mentioned in the reviews, was highlighted for her helpfulness and professionalism throughout the planning and execution of the events. Guests appreciated the spaciousness and cleanliness of the venue, as well as the adjacent parking for convenience. The all-inclusive packages and two days for setup were particularly commended, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings.Riley C
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5.0
10/30/2023
Lisa was amazing to work with our wedding with!! Very amazing staff and a very beautiful venue for all your event needs.
Grace L
5.0
2/27/2026
My husband and I had the best experience having our wedding at the bushnell event center in August 2025. We chose the buy out package which included all three event rooms, two days...
of setting up, rehearsal time the night before, and we were able to come back the day after our wedding to finish cleaning up and gathering all of our stuff. The space is beautiful and perfect for a downtown wedding, but having plenty of allotted time to make sure everything was perfect was truly what sold us. 60% of our guests were from out of town so it was extremely convenient that there is a nice hotel located 2 blocks away. Lisa was amazing through the whole experience with answering any questions we had, allowing us to be as flexible as we wanted to be with timelines, and letting us in 2 hours earlier than originally discussed the day of the wedding because my nerves had me worried we might not have enough time (even tho we had plenty lol). I seriously couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day and I’m so thankful we decided to have it here.
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Karen A
5.0
11/14/2025
We recently had our daughter’s wedding at the Bushnell Event Center and could not have been more pleased. From the very first meeting, Lisa was so informative and helpful in us pla...
nning our daughter’s dream wedding. We went away from our meeting so relieved and excited for her special day. We asked Lisa for recommendations on DJs and catering, and she offered us many options. The vendors we went with were awesome, thanks to her help. We had plenty of time for decorating and also for tearing down afterwards. The facility was perfect from the space, lighting , accessibility and cleanliness. The event center parking was also a huge plus and very convenient for our guests. Thanks again to Lisa and the Bushnell Event Center. We would recommend it 100%!!
Heather K
5.0
11/01/2025
5 STARS, 10/10, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
I truly can’t speak highly enough of our wedding experience with the Bushnell Event Center. From the moment we took our first tour and booked ou...
r date, to the day after our wedding when we came to pack up all of our decor, every step of the process was handled with professionalism and care. Lisa is an absolute DREAM to work with!! She was a plethora of information regarding the venue itself, preferred vendors, and knew all of the ins and outs of how the day would run- from setup to tear down, and every moment in between. The venue was very spacious and clean, and our guests loved the warm atmosphere of the exposed brick and beautiful lighting. Another huge plus was the adjacent venue parking for Bushnell events, which kept our guests from having to find street or garage parking nearby on the day. Our special day was beautiful and everything ran seamlessly- and we owe a HUGE thank you to Lisa and the Bushnell Event Center for making it absolutely perfect!!
Chelsea J
5.0
10/30/2023
Lisa was very responsive and easy to work with for our wedding. Very personable and helpful every step of the way. Was there for us throughout the night and made sure that we were ...
taken care of. We were able to have our ceremony and reception in the same building and we had two full days ahead of time to set up! Very affordable and would recommend to anyone looking for a venue!
Rachel R
5.0
1/11/2023
The Bushnell Event Center was just the right choice for our event! Lisa helped me tour the venue virtually, and that set the tone for how willing she was to go above and beyond to ...
help us make our event just right! She was really flexible with us and helped us find ways to set up the space well for our larger wedding.
Danni A
5.0
10/08/2020
We rented the Cellar for my sisters bridal shower and it was everything we could have imagined and MORE! Absolutely amazing experience with staff! The Cellar is breath taking and w...
himsical. The price was exceptional. Lisa & her staff were kind, thoughtful and very helpful!
Mandy B
5.0
9/24/2020
We rented a space for our daughter's 5th birthday. The space was large, clean, and perfect for her party. We will definitely rent from Bushnell Banquet Center again.
Chris H
5.0
9/23/2020
Beautiful Venue for any type of event you can think of. It is set in an older building that gives you the rustic, mid century modern feel...or it can be decorated to fit any theme!...
I love every time I get to be part of an event here! Lisa is amazing to work with and you can't go wrong if you choose the Bushnell Banquet Center for your next event! Also, reach out to me, I am a preferred vendor there!!
SeriousSoundz DJ Service
www.serioussoundzdjservice.com
937.215.6916 or 937.504.1786
Response from Bushnell Event Center on 09/23/2020
Can't get a better DJ than Chris!!! SeriousSoundz is the best of the best!!! Thanks for ...
the positive words. You know how hard we work and working together has always been great for both of us!!
Melissa G
5.0
9/23/2020
So happy we decided to have our dream wedding at bushnell awesome space tons of room great bar and loved the brides room. Lisa was awesome and made sure we had everything we needed...
, it was priced just right.
Response from Bushnell Event Center on 09/23/2020
It was such a pleasure helping you all out!!! Love your whole family!!! I have had many ...
of them over the years and I always look forward to working with all of you.
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