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Pricing information

Starting at $8,600 Starting at $8,600
Couples usually spend $10,200 Couples usually spend $10,200
Reception
$1,750 starting price
Ceremony
$2,250 starting price
Reception
$1,750 starting price
Ceremony
$2,250 starting price

Attributes highlighted by couples

Quality catering
Guests comfort
Amenities

About

On WeddingWire since 2008

Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center is a vintage hotel wedding venue located in Utica, Illinois. Built in the 1930s, this lodge in Starved Rock State Park has elegant charm that adds to the timeless splendor of your wedding day. This rustic wedding venue is sure to make your wedding dreams come true.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples may host up to 200 wedding guests at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center. There are six available event spaces for couples to choose from and utilize when customizing their wedding day. For those that wish to have their wedding indoors, the Great Hall features a magnificent stone fireplace that can be turned into a reception and bar area. For couples that want an outdoor ceremony, The Courtyard was created with you in mind. Surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors, winding paved walkways and several stone benches, the stone terrace with antique lighting provides a romantic ambiance. This outdoor area can also be transformed from your ceremony to your reception area for an intimate dinner.

Services Offered
One of the unique aspects of Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center is the trolley service they provide from area hotels to your wedding venue. In addition, Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center can provide the following event services:

  • Accommodations
  • Event rentals
  • Event planning
  • Cake
  • Lighting/sound

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?

1,750

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

1,750

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

Yes

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

2,250

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

2,250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

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

Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
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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Reviews of Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
81 reviews
98% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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Starved Rock Lodge is highly praised by multiple reviewers as a dream wedding venue. The venue is described as picturesque, enchanting, and romantic, with a beautiful natural setting that provides stunning photo opportunities. The staff, including Jenny and Hannah, receive accolades for their professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Reviewers also highly commend the food, mentioning that it was excellent and received positive feedback from guests. Overall, Starved Rock Lodge is recommended for its atmosphere, beauty, value, and exceptional service.

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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.

Starved Rock Lodge is highly praised by multiple reviewers as a dream wedding venue. The venue is described as picturesque, enchanting, and romantic, with a beautiful natural setting that provides stunning photo opportunities. The staff, including Jenny and Hannah, receive accolades for their professionalism, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Reviewers also highly commend the food, mentioning that it was excellent and received positive feedback from guests. Overall, Starved Rock Lodge is recommended for its atmosphere, beauty, value, and exceptional service.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 81 reviews
Google
4.5/5 1898 reviews
Mitchell
Mitchell W. Sent on 07/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, Friendly, Excellent Value

Starved Rock State Park is a breathtaking green space in Illinois, and Starved Rock Lodge is the perfect venue and gateway to the park. The beauty on our wedding day still takes me aback. Hannah and the crew at the lodge were easy to work with and were far and away our favorite venue. They delivered on every promise and made our day extra special. The food was excellent, and the value was tremendous. Thanks for making our day even more special!
amanda
Amanda Sent on 05/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

We had our May 2024 wedding at Starved Rock Lodge and it exceeded my expectations! The grounds and reception spaces are just beautiful! Working with Jenny up until our wedding was a very positive experience and the communication was great. All our guests had a great time and many made a weekend of it and came down early to enjoy the hiking and amenities of the hotel. Would highly recommend as a micro destination wedding!
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Kristen S. Sent on 01/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Enchanting and professional!

Our experience with Starved Rock Lodge was absolutely incredible, from start to finish. The picturesque and nature filled outdoor area and cozy indoor lodge provided the perfect backdrop to have our dream wedding, creating an ambiance that was both enchanting and romantic. The venue is well maintained and the staff was not only professional and accommodating, but also went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of our day ran smoothly. Jenny was our contact and I cannot say enough good things about the work she put in and kept straight for our wedding, and was extremely responsive to all the questions we had along the way in our 1.5 years leading up to the wedding. Being an all inclusive venue was a major plus as well and really made the entire process so easy to have our wedding there. We had an alternative wedding as well and felt more than welcome that it is an accepting venue for whatever you want or need for your wedding. Working with the preferred vendors as well made everything so easy, as Starved Rock has great communication and rapport with them, so it was even less to worry about. The food was also outstanding and we also had guests comment on how it was the best wedding food they've had. Our guests (and us) are also still raving about the incredible atmosphere and beauty of Starved Rock, making it a truly unforgettable and perfect choice for our day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Team

Starved Rock Sales Team
Starved Rock Sales Team
Coordinator
Jenny Roulston
Jenny Roulston
Sales and Catering Manager & Assistant General Manager
Hannah Cook
Hannah Cook
Sales Consultant
Katelyn Kaufman
Katelyn Kaufman
Sales Consultant
Tiffany Sigala
Tiffany Sigala
Sales and Activities Specialist

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Simple Elegance Events & Entertainment Simple Elegance Events & Entertainment Wedding Planners

Jill and the staff at Starved Rock are wonderful to work with. They are very accommodating and helpful. We couldn't ask for more positive experiences than when working with them. The venue is beautiful, the food is delicious, and the staff is great. We look forward to being a part of many more weddings at Starved Rock!

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