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Pricing information

Reception
$2,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price
Reception
$2,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price

About

On WeddingWire since 2018

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 setup 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 your guests as you celebrate together.

Cuisine

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. You can expect his catering staff to create the same exceptional experiences for you and your guests on your special day as what you would receive in his upscale restaurants.

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?

$2,000

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?

$2,500

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

$2,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Loft

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
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
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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 The Standard

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4.5 out of 5 rating
4.5 out of 5 rating
31 Reviews
91% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.5 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.5/5 31 reviews
Google
4.6/5 169 reviews
Sarah
Sarah B. Sent on 09/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah Baier and Adam Werntz Wedding Review

Our wedding was on Sunday, September 1st, and we could not be happier with the service provided by the team at The Standard. From loading items into the venue to the last dance, the timeline was executed flawlessly down to the smallest detail.

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.
D
Deborah J. Sent on 06/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Standard

Our only daughter got engaged on December 2022 by January the search was on to find a venue in the Chicago area. After viewing several venues, they chose to make an appointment with The Standard in Rockford. May 18,2024 was booked In our eyes they could not have made a better choice for a venue. It was the Chicago vibe they were hoping for, with the historic building and all the different texture and brick, the bougie chandelier , the roof top bar. It was absolutely stunning for an evening on the roof top for celebrating , conversation, and dancing the night away. Then to top the whole package we hired Sara, The Standards, wedding coordinator and her incredible staff. Sara listened to their vision and made sure to find the vendors that would help carry out that vision. The day of the wedding the whole staff made sure that the wedding was carried out with the highest degree of perfection. There was not a time that Sara and her staff was not there to assistant and coordinate the whole day.
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.
A
Allison W. Sent on 07/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

BEST wedding venue and team ever!!

The standard went above and beyond for our wedding this June. The experience we had was unmatched. We used Sara as our planner and would recommend her a million times over to everyone getting married at the standard. She made our dreams come to life and was so kind/attentive/soft spoken throughout the entire planning process. Sara took every idea we had and executed it flawlessly. Tim - the bar manager went above and beyond to make our cocktail visions come to life. Tim even has rental options to make cocktail hour more lively - we rented yard games from him to have out during cocktail hour and the reception - our guests raved about it. The treatment we got from the standard made this the best experience we could have ever asked for. Sara presented us with ideas to make the day flow the best. She also got us the best vendors in the Rockford area - we really cared about having a guest centered wedding and she helped bring that to life. The venue itself is STUNNING - and the staff made it all worth it. Our guests complimented the professionalism and kindness they received from all of the staff. We are so sad that our time with the Standards staff is over - we looked forward to meeting and talking with them throughout our engagement. We definitely will have other events at the Standard as life events come up. The standard made our wedding perfect and the process was so fun for us - we felt so supported throughout and had guidance on all of the important decisions. We wish we could relive the day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

Team

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The Standard frequently asked questions

The Standard includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Standard for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Loft
The Standard offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Standard offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Standard offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Standard offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Standard is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.5 in average response time, 4.5 in flexibility, 4.5 in professionalism and 4.5 in value.

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