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On WeddingWire since 2019

Ethereal Confections offers a charming wedding venue located above its working chocolate factory in Woodstock, Illinois. This establishment creates delicious sweet treats using a bean-to-bar method. Above their shop and production space, you will find their beautiful wedding event space. Here, you can stage the day of your dreams surrounded by the heavenly aroma of fine chocolate.

Facilities and Capacity

Ethereal now has two location offerings; The Loft at Ethereal, located above the cafe, and a new location called the Courthouse Square, located on the second floor of the historic Woodstock Courthouse - right across the street. With each location each guest receives a craft chocolate truffle favors, which will impress even the pickiest of aunts.

The Loft at Ethereal is our original venue with exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, and large windows overlooking the beautiful and historic Woodstock Square. Your guests will be greeted with the aroma of our own homemade chocolate as soon as they walk in. With an ideal capacity of up to 80 guests (100 max), it is perfect for an intimate night with friends and family.

The Courthouse Square, currently being renovated, is perfect for 100-120 guests (150 max) and is a show stopper with it’s historic architecture and modern finishes. With amenities such as a large wedding suite with lots of natural light and a separate ceremony room option, the space is being renovated with you in mind. The Courthouse Square also has an add-on option of the old Sheriff’s House, complete with original Jail Cells, it’s definitely the ultimate photo op. Opening September 2023

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  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2-4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Dessert

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Chocolate Fountain

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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100% Recommended by couples
Mallory
Mallory Sent on 07/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful place for an intimate reception

We were so happy to have found Ethereal while searching for a location for our reception! Kelsey was the biggest help during our planning process and the day of! She communicated with vendors, helped set up when things were delivered, was super responsive through email, and overall helped me feel at ease during the stress of planning. I can not say enough about how wonderful she is. The location is lovely and doesn’t need a whole ton to spruce it up. We went with Dish and Decor vintage rentals for dishes and candlesticks and London Ave design for greenery and florals, and it all looked great on the 8 foot farmhouse tables. There are many picturesque locations for photos around the venue on the square. Two minor complaints if I had any, are that during the summer it is very bright through the big windows in guest’s eyes, so some sort of window coverings would be helpful just for that time in the evening. My husband and I also felt the guests were a bit on top of each other during dinner (we had 94 total) so that’s something to keep in mind. Capacity is 100, but a wedding of around 80-90 is probably more ideal to allow for more space in the room 😊 We overall loved the intimate feel though, and definitely had enough space once dancing was underway! Zack, our bartender, was also awesome and personable and did a wonderful job! Thank you for making our reception so sweet, Ethereal!
Hannah
Hannah D. Sent on 11/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

My Dream Wedding

This space is absolutely gorgeous, we took a leap of faith way back in November of last year on this space with just going off of the construction and design mock-ups. Well, fast forward to a whole year of planning and anticipation, it totally paid off! This venue has gone above and beyond our expectations. The staff has been so incredible the entire process. Our wedding was so so beautiful and will go down to be one of the best day of our lives. The historic building is so gorgeous, the brick, the large windows that let in such beautiful light and the reception hall was perfect for our 100 guests. With all of our vendors being so wonderful, Kelsey working with us, and Lauren (our Day-Of-Coordinator) being amazing, we couldn't ask for a more beautiful and meaningful place to get married. I 1000% recommend The Courthouse Square to anyone looking for an amazing event space. Thank you for being the best! Please check out all the event spaces Ethereal has to offer, they are beautiful!
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Briana G. Sent on 11/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Magic 🤍✨

We got married in the Old Courthouse in November. We signed our contract before the construction was completed, as we loved the sophisticated feel of the space. I’m so happy we did that, because the venue is absolutely STUNNING post-renovation. Our guests enjoyed winding through different rooms for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Our coordinator was Kelsey, and she was easily the most responsive and flexible coordinator possibly ever. The Ethereal team went above and beyond, and we are ever-so-thankful for them.
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Team

Kelsey Hazzard
Kelsey Hazzard
FOH and Special Event Manager

Hello! My name is Kelsey Hazzard and I am the Event Manager here at Ethereal Confections! I am excited to bring over eight years of experience in the wedding industry to you and your special day. Let's make your day truly sweet!

Kat Bruhnke
Kat Bruhnke
Event Coordinator

Kat is thrilled to be an event coordinator for Ethereal Confections which allows her to use her design and creative skills, assist clients with their special day, and the opportunity to meet many new people along the way, Simply fun!!!

Lauren Swain
Lauren Swain
Event Coordinator

Lauren is pumped to join the Ethereal Events team! She loves the challenge of making your Pinterest board wedding come to life. She’s a strong advocate for the couple's wants and needs. And, she’s always ready to boogie on the dance floor.

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Ethereal Confections frequently asked questions

Ethereal Confections includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Glassware
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Ethereal Confections includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
The bar service starting price at Ethereal Confections includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Ethereal Confections for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
Ethereal Confections offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Ethereal Confections offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Ethereal Confections offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Ethereal Confections offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Ethereal Confections is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Ethereal Confections currently offers 1 discount promotion and 1 offer promotion for wedding services.

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