Weddings In Rockford

A Country Wedding

 
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Here is another "outside of the box" place to have your wedding.  They have hundreds of acres to serve as the perfect setting for a country/farm wedding. Royal Oak Farm, located at 15908 Hebron Road in Harvard has a fully screened pavillion with enough room for approximately 250 people.  For more information go to their website, call:  (815)648-4141 or email them:  info@royaloakfarmorchard.com  and please tell them you found them on my blog. 

Rockford Women's Club

 

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Here is another venue to consider for your reception. Rockford Women's Club, located at 323 Park Avenue in Rockford.  The club has hosted numerous weddings and receptions.  For more information call:  (815)965-4233

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Some of you have said you were not sure if Anderson Japanese Gardens were still accepting dates for weddings.  Well they are, so make sure you call immediately or you will miss out on a beautiful garden for your wedding.  For more info call (815)229-9390 or email:  info@andersongardens.org.  Tell them you found them on my blog.

Table 13 getting into wedding receptions

 
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Looking for a place for your reception?  You might want to check out Table 13.  Although the website is fairly new, they do not have alot of information on it, Call Abbie Shepp (815)519-5318 or email her at:  abbieshepp@gmail.com for more information.  Tell them you found them on my blog. 

UPDATE:  Table 13 is now closed.

 

Another Option For an Outdoor Wedding

Here is an option for an outdoor wedding that not too many people think about.  Williams Tree Farm.  Located at 4661 Yale Bridge Road in Rockton,  624-7579.  Family owned for over 60 years, they jumped into the wedding business 3 years ago when they built a waterfall garden.  Their lodge holds 300 people and has a beautiful fireplace that is just perfect for your pictures.  It has a rustic log cabin feel that is perfect for a ranch or northwoods themed wedding.  Make sure you tell them that you found them on my blog.

Waterpark Weddings

Fall and Winter in the Midwest leaves much to be desired when it comes to weddings.  Why not have your wedding at a waterpark?  Your friends and family will be all together and you can make a weekend of it.  Everyone will have plenty to do, even the guests who love to snowmobile and ski.  Let's take a look at some of the waterparks:

Great Wolf Lodge:  Has 80,000 square feet of waterpark, with 19 waterslides, a lazy river and more.

Kalahari Resorts:  Has 125,000 square feet of waterpark, an indoor theme park with a carousel and more.

Wilderness Resort:  Boasts that it has 250,000 square feet of waterpark, a lazy river, a water raft ride and a 15,000 square foot arcade.

CoCo Key Water Resort (Clock Tower):  The website was not very helpful with information.  Check and see for yourself.

Tell them you found them on my blog.  And let me know if the customer service was helpful.

Get Back to the Garden

Here is another beautiful garden that would be perfect to be married at.  Located on a hillside overlooking Galena, Illinois, Linmar Gardens would be absolutely perfect for an intimate outdoor wedding.  With 3 1/2 acres you wouldn't run out of places to take the perfect picture.  For more information:  Linmar Gardens or call (815)777-1177.  Tell them you found them on my blog.

Special Wedding Package From Quality Suites

Quality Suites, located at 7401 Walton Street in Rockford, IL.  Have two special wedding packages that they would like brides and grooms to know about.  Here's the information that i have:  All inclusive package prices available, 10 - 15 guests $1000, 15 - 25 guests $1500.  Includes honeymoon suite, music, decorations, minister, food, first Champagne toast for all guests and special room rate for guests.  For more information call (815)227-1300.  Tell them you found them on my blog.

Verdi Club another hidden gem in the stateline area

For over 85 years the Verdi Club has taken pride over the numerous wedding receptions they have hosted.  Located at 728 North Madison in Rockford, right on the riverfront, they have a beautiful waterfront view to show your guests.  Call 968-8119 for pricing and availability.

Hidden gem for your reception

The community building complex of Boone County was built in 1939 next to the old Belvidere High School as an auditorium and gymnasium.  The building has been preserved, renovated and improved with the installation of new heating and air conditioning systems, modern rest rooms including fully-accessible rest rooms for the handicapped, and elevator and a complete catering kitchen conveniently located adjacent to the downstairs banquet room.  The venue is located at 111 West First Street in Belvidere and the phone number is 547-3928.