The Venue CU is a unique wedding destination located in Champaign, Illinois. This spacious events building features an industrial design that fuses traditional and urban styles. Situated in the regenerated east end of Champaign, the red-brick facade echoes the architectural aesthetic of the surrounding cityscape. The professional team has extensive experience in the wedding industry and strives to customize each occasion to reflect a couple’s desires. Having undergone specialized renovations, this venue blends local history with a contemporary edge.

Facilities and Capacity

The Venue CU occupies approximately 10,000 square feet, so there is ample space for large gatherings. Events take place in the Varsity Ballroom, a large reception area that is named in honor of the historic Varsity Theater, and in the custom cocktail bar known as the Main Street Lounge. The expert team can work with you to tailor the decor and setting to match your wedding vision. This means that every event hosted at this location is a unique rendering of each couple’s individual preferences.

Services Offered

Greg Bugbee, Dan Church, and Casey Gold comprise the team behind this exciting venture. Together, they are passionate about working with couples to personalize all aspects of their precious day. With considerable experience in the wedding industry, these professionals strive to source vendors to suit your tastes and preferences. The owners utilize their considerable contacts within the events industry to provide prospective clients with a host of vendor options, from videographers to florists. They are happy to work with companies of your choosing, too. The organizers will collaborate with your selected suppliers to ease the planning process and handle the logistics in advance of your big day. Couples can select from a number of event packages, each one curated to allow for personalized touches and design preferences.