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Reception
$3,995 starting price
Reception
$3,495 starting price
These prices are available for the months of Sep, Oct. These prices are available for the months of Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec.

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Midway Village Museum is a history museum and wedding venue located in Rockford, Illinois that provides a scenic backdrop with the ambience of 20th century America for your wedding day. This unique museum is located near I-90 in Rockford, Illinois and is only a few blocks away from local hotels and quality restaurants. The Midway Village Museum features a rustic barn-style venue that creates a classic atmosphere for your magical wedding day. Packages include the ceremony and reception so your guests never have to leave the property.

Facilities and Capacity
Truly the most unique, rustic venue in Rockford and the surrounding area. Beautiful, wooded 150 acre campus that offers endless options for indoor and outdoor weddings. Two areas for receptions, including the Lakeview rooms at the main museum center with outdoor patio and seating for up to 200 guests. For the rustic nature lovers, we offer a restored, two-story 1905 barn with soaring ceilings, private restrooms, custom bar and elevator. The barn is nestled on a 13 acre Victorian village that offers privacy and plenty of outdoor space for enjoyment. Say "I do" in one of our gorgeous gardens, the gazebo, the church or lakeside by the Millhouse. Wedding package price includes both your choice of ceremony spot and your choice of reception location. The two reception venues offered are on opposite ends of the property so our couples feel complete seclusion on their most special day. Rain backup locations for inclement weather included and we partner with seven of the best local caterers to provide all your food service needs.
Services Offered
Midway Village Museum would be honored to be your venue for your wedding day. They vow to make your ceremony an unforgettable one. Their professional staff is willing to assist their couples with anything, from setup to cleanup. The wedding rental package includes the following services:

  • Generous set up time, often the day before
  • A bridal suite for getting ready in
  • Free, ample parking with handicap accessibility
  • Indoor ceremony location for inclement weather
  • Rehearsal time the day before
  • Use of the grounds for engagement photos and day of wedding photography
  • Seven approved caterers to choose from
  • Event Host throughout
  • Floor length white or ivory linens
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,995

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,495

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

12

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What months are included in your peak season?

September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
November
December
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Reviews of Midway Village Museum

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4.5 out of 5 rating
4.5 out of 5 rating
47 reviews
89% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.5 out of 5 rating
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Midway Village is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue is described as beautiful, versatile, and affordable. Lisa and her team are praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the wedding planning process. The gardens, barn, and gazebo are mentioned as magical and picturesque spots for photographs. Guests of all ages enjoyed the event, and the staff at Midway Village were accommodating and ensured things ran smoothly. Overall, reviewers had a great experience at Midway Village and highly recommend it as a wedding venue.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Midway Village is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue is described as beautiful, versatile, and affordable. Lisa and her team are praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the wedding planning process. The gardens, barn, and gazebo are mentioned as magical and picturesque spots for photographs. Guests of all ages enjoyed the event, and the staff at Midway Village were accommodating and ensured things ran smoothly. Overall, reviewers had a great experience at Midway Village and highly recommend it as a wedding venue.

Weddingwire
4.5/5 47 reviews
Google
4.7/5 580 reviews
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Melissa Sent on 06/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day!!

Highly recommend Midway Village for your wedding and reception. Everything turned out beautifully - loved the flower garden for the ceremony and the barn looked amazing!! Lisa was so easy to work with and quick to respond to all my questions! ☺️ My daughter and her husband loved how everything turned out!
Marisol
Marisol T. Sent on 12/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Winter wedding

We decided to book our wedding ceremony at the chapel in the museum village. Cozy, quaint, and memorable place, so unique no decorations were needed. The celebration took place at the Lakeview room inside the museum's main building. Lisa and her team were very professional and available to answer my questions and accommodate my requests. VERY AFFORDABLE venue. Highly recommended.
Margaret
Margaret R. Sent on 10/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Charming Rustic Venue Turns Magical at Night

Majority of our guests were from out of town and they couldn't say enough about how charming the space was. And what a place to take photographs! The bridal party took over the hotel and were married in the gazebo across the path followed by a parade (complete with drums and trumpets) processed to the 1915 barn (about a seven minute stroll) where the reception took place. Staff was accommodating and helpful and the whole event went off without a hitch.
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Midway Village Museum frequently asked questions

Midway Village Museum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Midway Village Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Midway Village Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Midway Village Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Midway Village Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Midway Village Museum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Midway Village Museum is recommended by 89% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in value, 4.5 in flexibility, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in professionalism and 4.3 in average response time.
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