- 2022
The Standard
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"This venue is incredible! The location is beautiful, the building itself is amazing, very timeless..."
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About this venue
The Standard on State is an elegant wedding venue for couples in search of a unique spot to say “I do” in Rockford, Illinois. This sophisticated venue offers a memorable rooftop experience atop a historic space that you and your guests will love. This space features elegant chandeliers, stately columns, and exposed brick walls that contrast against rustic metal features. With a stunning combination of old and new, The Standard on State is perfectly suited for your industrial or vintage-style wedding festivities, and you’ll love transforming this special space into the venue of your dreams.
Facilities and Capacity
This venue has two unique event spaces and can cater to 260 of your loved ones. Covered and uncovered outdoor options are available on their one-of-a-kind rooftop, featuring a breathtaking conservatory and garden, which boast magnificent views of the historical downtown Rockford architecture. This venue also has a luxurious bridal suite for easy and convenient pre-wedding prep. Guests will also have access to a second-floor dining room. All of these gorgeous spaces provide a beautiful backdrop to your day, and you’ll love looking back on this perfect venue in all of your wedding pictures for years to come.
Services Offered
This venue is available for all of your wedding festivities, from the engagement party and bridal shower to your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. From event planning to set up and clean up, the staff at The Standard on State will assist you as they work with your outside vendors to ensure that your big day is successful and streamlined. This venue also offers in-house catering and an in-house bar, making it easy to wine and dine with your guests as you celebrate together.
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Executive Chef Paul Sletten is passionate about cooking and sharing delicious food with others. His restaurants focus on farm-to-table cuisine with great local ingredients. His catering staff will create the same exceptional experiences for you and your guests on your special day as what you would receive in his upscale restaurants. Take a 360° Virtual Tour and enjoy an exclusive sneak peek today!
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The Standard is a gorgeous, spacious venue with a modern-industrial, timeless feel and a convenient all-in-one layout including rooftop space and multiple photo locations. The staff and planners are professional, attentive, and make planning and the wedding day stress-free. Guests rave about the service, food, and smooth execution; highly recommended.
Cierra and Sara are AMAZING
The Perfect Wedding Venue
And the best bonus: they’re pet-friendly! Having our dog be part of our big day meant the world to us. Truly an amazing experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Beautiful - Modern Industrial Venue
Our ceremony and reception went smoothly, and we were able to enjoy every moment without any worries. We’re so grateful to The Standard for helping make our wedding day truly special and would highly recommend it!
Best Day Ever
Love, love, love!
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The venue itself is absolutely stunning. Every room perfectly accommodates the needs of a wedding, provides comfort, and is extremely aesthetic. With Parella Beauty attached to the building, and with multiple desired photo locations within walking distance, our day was made calm and easy because of this venue.
Sara Moore, our wedding planner, helped us with every step throughout our engagement. She spent 2 years planning alongside us, and her efforts and expertise were imperative in helping us realize our vision. We could always rely on her because of her proactiveness and ability to balance multiple tasks at once, while her caring and patient disposition made interactions with her enjoyable and natural.
We have received no complaints or negative feedback from our wedding party, guests, or vendors. Rather have received glowing reviews about the venue, many of which site the beauty and convenience.
If you are searching for a venue for your wedding or event, we confidently recommend The Standard thanks to its efficient layout and its extremely thoughtful and hard-working staff.
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Rockford or Chicago brides … Call The Standard you will not be disappointed you will have your special day be everything you dreamt it to be.
Amazing Venue
DO IT!!!!!!!!
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