The Bend Event Center Reviews

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.

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.

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!!!

I just had my wedding at the bend event center, and it was absolutely amazing! The staff was so helpful and professional. Mykenzie was great about getting back to me with all my questions quickly and just full of knowledge on how to make the day go as smooth as possible. It was so great having everything all in one location, with the hotel right there, made it easy for our guests. Best decision was having it at the bend. I would 100% recommend them.

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!

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.

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!

The bend is by far the prettiest venue in the QC. Mykenzie and Avery were awesome to work with and very responsive. The food was amazing, from our appetizers to the main meal I heard nothing but great things from our guests. The bartenders and servers were also very kind. The bend truly made our wedding day special.

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!

As a wedding planner I've seen amazing wedding venues and mediocre wedding venues, but I can honestly say that the Bend Event Center had a flawless setup and was amazing to work with. Their staff was super helpful not only on the wedding day, but during the planning process as well. I will continue to recommend them to all my future couples!

Mykenzie and Avery were the ABSOLUTE BEST! They helped me with all the major and minor details. Answered questions whenever I had them. I know how busy they are, but made me feel as if I was the only bride they were taking care of! The food was absolutely delicious! Also, they had accommodations for those who were vegan, dairy free, and also kid friendly. Everyone was taken care of, so I did not have to worry. The outdoor venue is so beautiful and I am so glad the rain slightly held out - so we could have it out there. It is so nice and convenient to have the ceremony right next to the reception hall, as well as a hotel near by for out of town guests. I could go on and on about how beautiful The Bend is, literally stunning on the inside. I could not have asked for a more perfect day! I appreciate Mykenzie and Avery for helping me have the best day EVER. I would recommend The Bend, they are a 10 out of 10!

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!

I could not have dreamed of a better venue than The Bend. Mykenzie and all the staff were so helpful and accommodating. Mykenzie made my entire wedding experience the best! She was so helpful and quick to respond to messages and questions. She was also so good about checking in with us and providing us with information about other great vendors. We received so many compliments about how beautiful The Bend is. It started snowing during our reception and it looked so beautiful with the huge windows! The service is top notch and I highly recommend The Bend for your wedding. Thank you again, Mykenzie and all The Bend staff. You truly made us feel so special!

I knew before I got engaged that I wanted to have my wedding at The Bend because it was so beautiful. The windows, lighting, everything about the space makes it so easy to decorate because it is pretty as is. The Bend staff is amazing to work with. They make the day run so smoothly.

Mykenzie and Avery and staff are amazing! Even with a few hiccups from other vendors the staff and venue were absolutely perfect! The staff made sure I had everything I needed and helping to gather the small pieces so I wouldnt forget anything they went above and beyond! Thank you for making sure our day was everything we hoped it would be! 

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I didn't know if my dream venue would ever exist in the Quad Cities. It might sound silly but I knew I never wanted to get married in a ballroom with carpet. Then I found The Bend Event Center. It is just a stunning venue. Not to mention it's a perfect location for sunset photos by the river. The food is phenomenal, and the event coordinators are even better. I was in constant contact with the coordinator during the whole planning process and she kept everything organized and easy. The day-of wedding staff were friendly as well.

Where do I start… wow! The entire staff at The Bend Event Center made our day and exceeded our expectations. From start to finish Mykenzie and her staff were helpful in more ways than just providing a venue. My husband and I were also on opposite work schedules so I can’t say thank you enough to her for being so accommodating with meeting times and response times as well. She provided tons of suggestions for photographers, bakeries, event decorators, and so on. Just about every vendor we hired came from a recommendation by Mykenzie - and all of them were just as amazing as her and her staff! The venue is beautiful and colors will coordinate with any palette you choose. The food was AMAZING! Our guests could not stop raving about how amazing their dinner was. Not to mention - my husband got some sort of stomach bug the day of our wedding and they were so attentive and understanding. They were able to stall the start of dinner until he settled enough to join us. Different staff members offered to make him whatever sounded good, but despite him not having an appetite he felt so taken care of. Talk about above and beyond! The location is incredible. Our ceremony was right outside at the park next door and our guests stayed at the hotel right behind the venue. Our guests loved that it was a park and play weekend and nobody had to worry about driving (plus more time to enjoy the day/evening). Bartenders, servers, and more were kind, enthusiastic and the most genuine - they were all part of our night just like our guests and we enjoyed having each and every one of them there! I cannot say thank you enough for everything and cannot recommend The Bend ENOUGH! If you’re looking for a venue - The Bend is hands down the best choice!

Our wedding reception at this venue was absolutely perfect. Mykenzie went above and beyond for us, was very responsive, and we couldn’t have planned such a beautiful event without her! We got so many compliments about how beautiful the space looked and the amazing food. Would definitely recommend!

We had our wedding and reception here a few weeks ago and I am still beaming. Mykenzie was everything I needed in an event director; when we toured last year she had all my questions answered before I could even ask. She was always available throughout the entire process to provide answers advice and even a calming presences when I was still in limbo with Covid. I love that the ceremony reception and hotel are all right there! Makes for easy day for all involved. Avery was there night of, as well as Brandon and they made sure we had everything we needed and then some. I have told my husband I would get married all over again just to do it at the Bend. Thanks to my amazing new friends for all you did for Dale and my special day!!!

The Bend made our dream wedding a reality! Mykenzie was professional, organized and worked with us to make sure every detail was perfect. We received many compliments on the elegance of the venue and how everything moved seamlessly from one portion of the reception to the next. Compliments to the chef on the chicken and the garlic mashed potatoes were loved by all! We also had our rehearsal dinner at the Bend and it was amazing how they transformed the space to accommodate both groups. I would highly recommend the Bend for your special events! 5/5 stars!

We loved working with the Bend as a reception venue for our wedding! The food at the reception was absolutely delicious and the staff that worked the bar and waited the tables were friendly to us and all of our guests. Mykenzie helped ease any doubts or worries we had prior to our wedding date and she was constantly in touch to keep us updated or make sure we were prepared for the big day. She even made some great recommendations during a planning meeting that we had in April of this year that helped make the reception even better. Mykenzie and the entire Bend staff also showed great flexibility when we decided to postpone our original wedding date due to covid. When the wedding date finally rolled around, the Bend ended up being the most perfect reception venue that we could have ever imagined. 10/10 easy.

I loved working with Mykenzie and her staff. The servers and bartenders were so nice and just did an outstanding job. Mykenzie and her staff definitely exceeded my expectations and would HIGHLY recommend The Bend Event Center to anyone!

From the beginning of wedding planing until the end, The Bend Event Center was excellent! I looked at a few venues before choosing The Bend and I chose them because of their friendliness, and when you look in the venue you fall in love with this elegant place. Mykenzie was so helpful, made the process so easy, and that means a lot when you’re stressed with everything going on. She was there for every question I ever had and also gave very helpful suggestions. Brandon helped so much as well and I appreciate all the staff, they worked so well together. The hotel being next door was very convenient and a great place to stay. I highly recommend The Bend Event Center for a wedding or any event you may have.

Due to COVID and other circumstances I had to make two date changes with short notice and Mykenzie was very understanding and extremely helpful in making it work!! Mykenzie and the entire staff made planning and execution so much less stressful than expected (especially given short notice). Not to mention the space is beautiful! I would HIGHLY recommend!

This is a beautiful facility and we were looking forward to hosting our daughter's reception there this October, unfortunately everyone knows what 2020 is dealing us. Mykenzie has been a total delight to work with, attentive to detail, responsive with our concerns and questions and sympathetic when the plans needed to be altered. From our experience thus far, we were impressed!