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About

The Bricks Venue Center is a historic wedding venue in Cherry Valley, Illinois. Situated next to the flowing waters of the Kishwaukee River, our beautiful event facility offers a tranquil retreat from everyday life. Couples who marry here can enjoy the rustic charm of our remodeled industrial building, along with local attractions, including an outdoor park and several hotels. Our location in downtown Cherry Valley is easily accessible by the I-90 and US-20 highways, making it convenient for out-of-town guests.

Facilities and Capacity

The Bricks Venue Center offers couples tastefully decorated event space to celebrate their wedding. Featuring exposed wooden beams and antique crystal chandeliers, our restored warehouse is the perfect spot for celebrations of up to 300 people. Its impressive glass garage door offers views of the countryside and is a striking vantage point to watch the sun go down. To the front of the venue lies a row of brick benches, which are ideal for taking photos and enjoying the fresh country air. Guests are also welcome to cross the street for a leisurely stroll in the local park.

Services Offered

We offer a variety of services at The Bricks Venue Center, including event planning, flexible spaces, rentals, and service staff. As a locally owned business, we strive to support other vendors in the vicinity as much as possible. While we do not provide catering, our venue is equipped with a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen that couples' chosen caterers can use for food preparation. Wheelchair-accessible facilities and wireless internet are also available at our premises.

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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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Flatware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Historic Building

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?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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

Reviews of The Bricks Venue Center

Melissa
Melissa Sent on 10/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue. Gorgeous

The Bricks was absolutely stunning. Tori was so helpful and sweet. She offered a lot of suggestions to help us check off all the boxes. She had linens for rent, chargers for plates, chair covers… all things we thought we would have to buy. And her prices for rentals were so affordable!
The venue is absolutely gorgeous! The reclaimed wood and crystal chandeliers are such a beautiful vibe. When the lights came in at night it was just so romantic and elegant. Pictures do it zero justice. They have this cool garage door that they opened up next to the dance floor and it just let in the fresh air and made it so comfortable while people were dancing away.
Tori was very pleasant and honestly she treated us like we were friends rather than clients. She let us in to go over the plans multiple times because I was in panic mode. Lol. She handled contacting all
Of our vendors to make sure they knew what time and where to go day of. Everything went so fluidly. Perfect 😍 Just very accommodating and so so sweet. I highly recommend!
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Devin Sent on 10/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Bricks is 10/10

This was a FANTASTIC experience! Tori was wonderful to work with as was the rest of the staff. They made the process very smooth and enjoyable. The venue is also beautiful, I loved that we got to see the whole process of it coming into creation. They did an amazing job with the renovation. We couldn't have asked for an easier time. We used it for our wedding reception and they were super reasonable and worked with us to get to a price point that worked well for us. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO THE BRICKS! 10/10 would recommend
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Payton Sent on 08/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue in rockford!

The Bricks is THE venue to choose in the Rockford area. It’s hard to find a venue that treats you like family, but the staff and owners bring you in with open arms! They are attentive, caring, and organized when it comes to your big day! Their prices are the most financially competitive and they don’t try to gouge you for more money. If you want a smooth wedding celebration, I HIGHLY recommend choosing The Bricks!
J
Joie Sent on 08/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

Honestly love this venue center! They have been nothing but great help with a wonderful attitude! This venue has so many lovely features from the past history of the building! Definitely worth the time and money spent!
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Lynnelle Sent on 09/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

I would HIGHLY recommend the Bricks for your next event

The people at the Bricks were so helpful to my husband and I. We needed to plan a wedding in 8 weeks and the Bricks was very accommodating to our needs and very helpful in prepping everything. We were the first wedding that they hosted and it was an absolute magical night because of them. Not to mention, many of my guests commented on how much they loved the venue. Tori was very helpful throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend anyone to this place for their events.
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 01/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect NYE wedding celebration

The Bricks is a gorgeous venue. My husband and I eloped a couple months prior and we booked the Bricks venue for our wedding celebration on New Years Eve. The location is convenient, the floor layout worked so well and the venue is designed so beautifully that we used minimal decor.
Our coordinator Tori has an infectious energy, she really made our day perfect.
Our Bricks bartender Kayla had such a cool vibe and served the best drinks. This dynamic duo really made the night flow with ease.
Book the Bricks Venue Center, a great team and beautiful venue space.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

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