11 of Our Favorite Wedding Venues in the 815
Planning your wedding in the 815? This eclectic area is just outside of Chicago and offers an array of versatile venues perfect for your big day. From an industrial-chic brewery overlooking Rock River to a cozy cabin getaway in White Pines State Forest, you’re sure to find the perfect space to match your style here!
Grand River Hall
Freeport, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Details
Involved Events Team
Flexible Spaces
Fab Features: an industrial-chic gem, boasting two beautifully-refurbished event spaces within one stylish in one turn-of-the-century building • hold your ceremony amongst the glossy, white interior of the Pearl Room • dance the night away in the Emerald Room with its exposed brick and vintage bar
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Prairie Street Brewing Company
Rockford, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
Boat Ceremony Entrance
All-Inclusive
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: the barrel room is designed with exposed ductwork, custom ironwork, and a ceiling full of paper lanterns • arrive by boat to your ceremony on the deck overlooking the Rock River • indulge with world-class ales, IPAs, lagers, stouts, saisons, and more, along with a variety of wines and cocktails
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Pine Creek Escape
Oregon, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Celebrations
Late Night Celebrations
Honeymoon Cabin
Fab Features: cozy cabin getaway tucked away among the woods • exquisite al fresco ceremony options include the Cobblestone Canyon, with its ivy-draped limestone columns, and the romantic Enchanted Forest • receptions in the elegant Pavilion Tent or the rustic White Pine Lodge
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms - Exclusive Catering by Henrici's
Rockton, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Location
On-Site Accommodations
Farm-to-Fork Cuisines
Fab Features: secluded yet glamorous country getaway • the Pavilion is appointed with a towering masonry fireplace, chandeliers hanging from timber beams, and state-of-the-art audiovisual enhancements • farm-to-fork cuisines provided by their exclusive caterer, Henrici’s
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Rockford Country Club
Rockford, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
Involved Coordinator
All-Inclusive
Waterfront Backdrop
Fab Features: a beautiful clubhouse rich in tradition • plan your special day with ease with the help of the experienced and dedicated staff • celebrate the wedding of your dreams in this stunning facility accommodating up to 250 guests
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Franchesco's Ristorante
Rockford, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
Family-Owned
Gourmet Cuisine
Modern Elegance
Fab Features: a family-owned event venue that offers a personalized and effortless experience for couples celebrating their big day • plan your wedding with ease with the help of their dedicated and experienced staff • hold your reception in the ballroom that offers exquisite high ceilings and a grand wooden bar
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Standard
Rockford, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Details
Rooftop Ceremonies
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: a unique and sophisticated rooftop location • say ‘I do’ on the garden rooftop overlooking the magnificent architecture of historical downtown Rockford • dance the night away in the upscale industrial space
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
Rockford, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Affordable
All-Inclusive
Urban Elegant
Fab Features: award-winning riverfront hotel • the industrial-chic interior provides an urban elegant setting for events • the professional wedding team works to create the wedding of your dreams
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Wagner House
Freeport, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Industrial-chic
Historic
Speakeasy
Fab Features: beautifully restored 1903 urban destination with a range of unique event spaces and independent businesses • The Green Room is timeless and industrial-chic, with exposed brick, beautiful windows, and polished wood floors • a built-in bar has a cool speakeasy vibe—or rent the actual speakeasy for a cool afterparty option
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Midway Village Museum
Rockford, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
Charming History
Lush Garden
Unique Museum
Fab Features: unique turn-of-the-century elements like a blacksmith’s shop, a schoolhouse, a fire station, a church, and a barbershop • romantic ceremonies in the Moonlight Garden or the rustic 1905 barn • al fresco celebrations and outdoor games on the expansive lawn
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Union
Rockford, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Unique History
Panoramic Views
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: a contemporary space that was once the former auto workers union headquarters • tie the knot in the newly renovated space rich with history • plan your special day with ease with the help of the dedicated staff that ensures your experience is seamless from start to finish
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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