CELEBRATING GRADUATES SINCE 2018
From PreSchool to PhD: Let's Celebrate Every Graduation Milestone!
Spend more time celebrating and less time setting up. Let us create an intimate, worry-free graduation celebration that allows you to cherish every moment
A Celebration As Special As Your Graduate
The Backhouse creates intimate, personalized graduation celebrations that honor your graduate's achievement while freeing you to enjoy every precious moment. We celebrate all graduates - whether you're hosting your event with us or simply want to spotlight your graduate on our social media platforms.
Public Recognition
We proudly feature your graduate on our social media platforms, giving them the special recognition they deserve for their achievement.
Reception for Everyone
Limited graduation tickets? Our special reception area allows your guest to watch the ceremony live and be part of the celebration.
Stress-Free Celebration
Our premium packages require no cleaning, cooking, or last-minute rushing. Just arrive and enjoy this special milestone with your graduate and guests.
What Makes The Backhouse Special
✅ A Home Away From Home
We've created a warm, intimate space that feels like celebrating at home—without any of the work. Our venue offers the perfect blend of comfort and elegance for your graduate's special day.
✅ Watch Party for Non-Ticket Holders
Limited graduation tickets? No problem! Our special reception area allows friends and family without ceremony tickets to watch the live graduation via livestream while waiting to celebrate with the graduate.
✅ Professional Coordination
From timeline management to vendor coordination, our experienced team handles all the details so you can focus on what matters—celebrating this milestone with your graduate and loved ones.
✅ Custom Graduation Backdrop
Perfect for photos! Our custom backdrop areas can be personalized to include your graduate's name, school, and graduation year—creating a beautiful photo opportunity that all your guests will appreciate.
Celebration Packages
Choose the perfect package to honor your graduate's achievement, from any educational milestone.
Vision Experience
DIY Option
Outside vendors welcome
Intimate venue space
Basic chair and table setup and cleanup
Featured graduate announcement
4-hour celebration
Add-ons available
Hospitality Package
Casual full service experience
On-site buffet and guest management
Complete setup and cleanup
Featured graduate announcement
Premium disposable table covers and eatware
Bluetooth Speaker
6-hour celebration
Grand Memories
Premium full-service experience
Formal table and chair setup and cleanup
Featured graduate announcement
Reception area with livestream
Live DJ, catering and custom de‘cor
6 hour celebration
Celebrating All Achievements
From preschool promotions to doctoral dissertations, we believe every educational milestone deserves recognition. Our graduate features spotlight achievements from every educational journey.
The Backhouse brings a personal touch along with superior quality, hospitable customer service. Your business ethics and professionalism says, we got you! Your interest taken in the ideas and desires of your customers gives a personal touch.
T. Lewis, Columbus, Ohio
The Backhouse provides an intimate atmosphere. The venue has been our choice for several events and the experiences have been personable and professional.
D. Million, Dayton Ohio
The Backhouse is family owned, every professional and personal. They are a one stop venue that offers a variety of services so you don't have to go elsewhere to have all your needs met. If you need a caterer, they have it. If you need a DJ, they have it. If you need decorations, they have it.
J. Logan, Dayton Ohio
Feature My Graduate
Celebrate your graduate's achievement! Submit their information below to be featured on The Backhouse social platforms. This service is completely FREE and available to everyone, regardless of whether you book your celebration with us.
Book My Celebration
Ready to plan your stress-free graduation celebration? Schedule your complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss your vision and explore how we can make your graduate's special day unforgettable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our intimate venue comfortably hosts up to 60 guests, creating the perfect atmosphere for meaningful celebration.
Absolutely! Our graduate feature program is completely free and open to everyone. We believe in celebrating all graduates in our community.
As soon as possible to ensure your date is available and there is adequate lead time for customization of your event. A good rule of thumb is 3-6 months in advance for peak graduation season (May-June). For other times of year, 1-3 months is typically sufficient.
We truly celebrate it all—from PreSchool to PhD! Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school, GED, college, graduate degrees, and doctoral achievements.
Yes! Families who feature their graduate and then book a celebration with us receive a special discount on their package.
Yes, our "Visions Experience Package" is designed just for that while our Hospitality and Grand Memories packages include catering and decor. All packages allow for some personalized decorations to supplement what we provide.
Yes! Our reception area can be set up with live streaming capabilities for loved ones who couldn't get tickets to the actual ceremony, allowing everyone to feel included in this special moment.
Absolutely! While many think of May/June for graduations, we host celebrations year-round, including December ceremonies for winter graduates.
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CONTACT US
Phone: (937) 684-5417
Email: [email protected]
4077 Salem Avenue, Rear Bldg.
Dayton, OH 45416
Creating intimate celebrations for life's special moments. From PreSchool to PhD, we help you honor every achievement.
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