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7 years in business
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Located in East Moline, Illinois, The Bend Event Center is a modern banquet hall wedding venue. Situated next to the newly-built Hyatt Place | Hyatt House and the Mississippi River, this property is a state-of-the-start setting for weddings and other special occasions. A couple can readily make this convenient Midwest location the backdrop for their milestone celebrations.
Facilities and Capacity
This flexible venue has outdoor and indoor spaces in which to host wedding festivities. Murphy Park and the landscaped grounds are available for a ceremony under the open sky and other celebrations. Indoors, this venue has 4,400 square feet of event space with floor-to-ceiling windows and hardwood laminate flooring. The area can be arranged to meet the needs of intimate or grand occasions. Altogether, this property can host up to 350 guests for a wedding. These premises have parking and wheelchair access, making them more convenient for all patrons.
Services Offered
The staff of The Bend Event Center will work with a couple from initial communications through to the wrap-up of their wedding festivities. These skilled professionals can help prepare a ceremony and reception as well as an engagement party, shower, and rehearsal dinner. This property also welcomes elopements. This team offers to assist with a variety of services, including catering, bartending, cleanup, and arranging accommodations, shuttle service, and event rentals.
Cuisine
The Bend Event Center features Bass Street Catering as their in-house team, providing a range of culinary options. These caterers can serve up hors d'oeuvres, cocktail receptions, buffets, plated meals, stations, and more. They also offer mobile bars for this venue.
FAQ
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?
$3,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$2,000
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?
$650
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$650
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
20
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
4
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
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
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
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
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
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?
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March
December
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Reviews of The Bend Event Center
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47 reviews
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116 reviews
Cherie Sent on 10/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating
The Best Day Ever!
Our daughter and son-in-law had their wedding reception at The Bend Event Center this past Saturday. Everything exceeded our expectations! Mykenzie was absolutely amazing to work with. From the day we booked the event center, to the food tasting, and the actual event, she was there to answer any questions and offered the best advice. Ross, the bartenders, and the rest of the staff were fantastic. They served the meal quickly to 200 people and it was hot and delicious! I had several people tell me that the meal was better than ones they have had at high priced restaurants, and I totally agree! The atmosphere and beauty of the venue completed the perfect evening! We can’t thank The Bend Event Center enough for making this The Best Day Ever!!!
Lindsay Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Trade Show
We used The Bend Event Center for our annual Wine Trade Show and the service we received was outstanding. The space was fantastic, everything we requested was taken care of, communication was excellent, and overall everything was handled with the upmost professionalism.
Mike Sent on 10/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Celebration of Life
We held a celebration of life for my wife at The Bend Event Center in October. For such a difficult time in my life, they made everything so elegant and easy for us. They truly were great to work with. They asked questions of what we desired, gave us recommendations, and handled everything that they possible could to minimize our stress knowing what we were going through. The entire staff leading up to the event, and at the event were professional, compassionate, friendly and caring. We received so many compliments on the beauty of the evening and the venue, and several people commented that it was the most beautiful celebration of life they had ever attended. For such a beautiful person, it was exactly what we wanted.
Liz F. Sent on 08/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating
The Bend: beautiful venue & awesome staff!
The Bend Event Center was the most beautiful venue for our daughter's July 23, 2022 wedding. Mykenzie and Avery were amazing to work with and so helpful! The food was outstanding, from our appetizers to the late snack pizza, I heard nothing but great compliments from our guests. The food arrived promptly, hot and delicious! The bartenders and servers were very kind and attentive. The entire staff at The Bend truly made our daughter and son-in-law's wedding a special day that will never be forgotten! I would highly recommend this venue for any special occasion!
Beth Sent on 07/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Venue and Staff
I’m not sure I have the words to express how happy we are with The Bend Event Center. We had a major emergency the night before my daughter’s wedding causing us to postpone 24 hours before our event. McKenzie and Avery went above and beyond to help us deal with all the details. They even helped us contact our other venders, so we could deal with our emergency.
McKenzie kept us informed on opened dates to allow us to reschedule. She was very quick to respond to all communications throughout the whole planning process.
Our daughter’s wedding took place in July. It was absolutely perfect. The reason we selected The Bend was the beautiful venue itself. The room is gorgeous! It almost needs no decorations. The windows let in the most perfect light.
The food was delicious, hot and the portions were big! The staff was polite and attentive to all guests.
Again, I cannot say enough good things about our experience with this venue.
McKenzie kept us informed on opened dates to allow us to reschedule. She was very quick to respond to all communications throughout the whole planning process.
Our daughter’s wedding took place in July. It was absolutely perfect. The reason we selected The Bend was the beautiful venue itself. The room is gorgeous! It almost needs no decorations. The windows let in the most perfect light.
The food was delicious, hot and the portions were big! The staff was polite and attentive to all guests.
Again, I cannot say enough good things about our experience with this venue.
Harrison Sent on 07/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating
The Bend Event Center
When my fiancé and I were looking for our reception location, we quickly fell in love with The Bend and its staff! The space itself is gorgeous and and well-maintained and hardly needed decorating. They have a great outdoor area for cocktail hour and other amazing outdoor areas for photos (amazing lighting!). Mykenzie and Avery made our experience so easy too. They reminded me of certain dates things needed to be in by, responded quickly, and were super detail-oriented. When we did our food tasting (so yummy by the way), they wrote down all the details and recommended vendors for things I had not booked yet! They were so friendly and helped make our wedding experience an amazing one! I would honestly recommend The Bend Event Center to any bride in the QC area. The Bend Event Center went above and beyond in making our day special!
Lily Sent on 07/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating
The most beautiful venue!
Before The Bend was even fully built, it was my dream to get married there. After meeting with Mykenzie for the first time, I felt extremely confident that The Bend was the venue for us! From booking the venue itself, to the food tasting, booking other vendors, and finalizing details…Avery and Mykenzie went above and beyond to provide me with my DREAM day. I truthfully could not have asked for a more perfect day, and that is all thanks to them. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and provides a perfect backdrop for pictures and a night of love and entertainment with your closest friends and family. The food was great, and the staff was such a pleasure to work with. We received SO many compliments on the overall service provided throughout the night and cannot recommend The Bend enough to anyone looking for a venue. It is hands down the most beautiful venue in the QC!
Samantha Sent on 07/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue and awesome staff!
My husband and I had our wedding reception at The Bend Event Center in May of 2022. Mykenzie and Avery were amazing to work with - very responsive and accommodating. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, and the room was the perfect size for our 200-guest reception. Highly recommended!
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The Bend Event Center frequently asked questions
The Bend Event Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
The space offered by The Bend Event Center for wedding events is known for:
- Ballroom
The Bend Event Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
The Bend Event Center offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
The Bend Event Center offers the following services for wedding events:
- Accommodations
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Rentals
- Liability Insurance
- Wifi
The Bend Event Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Altar/Arch
- Audio Equipment
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Lighting
- Tables
The Bend Event Center is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.