Ethereal Confections

140 Cass St., Woodstock, IL

About This Vendor

Let's make your day truly sweet!

Ethereal Confections is more than just a chocolate company. We’re a chocolate shop, cafe, speakeasy and event space, all rolled into one, located in Woodstock, IL–where Groundhog Day was filmed. At Ethereal, we know just what you’re looking for in a wedding venue, and our staff is dedicated to making your special day perfect. No surprises, no headaches. You just focus on having fun and creating memories, and we’ll do the rest. We now have two location offerings! Our loft space, located above our cafe, and our new location the Courthouse Square, located on the second floor of the historic Woodstock Courthouse - right across the street from the cafe. With each location each guest receives a craft chocolate truffle favors, which will impress even the pickiest of aunts. The Loft at Ethereal is our original venue with exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, and large windows overlooking the beautiful and historic Woodstock Square. Your guests will be greeted with the aroma of our own homemade chocolate as soon as they walk in. With a capacity up to 100 guests, it is perfect for an intimate night with friends and family. The Courthouse Square, currently being renovated, holds up to 150 guests and is a show stopper with it’s historic architecture and modern finishes. With amenities such as a large wedding suite with lots of natural light and a separate ceremony room option, the space has been renovated with you in mind. The Courthouse Square also has an add-on option of the old Sheriff’s House, complete with original Jail Cells, it’s definitely the ultimate photo op. Opening September 2023. Hoping for great photo spots? We’ve got those too! Between adorable brick buildings, the park in the center of town, and the colorful mural with Bill Murray’s face 7 feet high, there’s something for everyone. Make sure to look us up on Instagram @events.at.ethereal for photos and inspiration! Interested in more information? Drop us a message. We’d love to hear from you, and learn what we can do to make your wedding day truly sweet.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony

Guest Capacity

Up to 150

Settings

Ballroom, Historic Venue, Industrial & Warehouse, Loft

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff

Awards and Affiliations

Ethereal Confections Reviews

Reviewed On 5/16/2022 by Nia-Shea G

Ethereal Confections was a DREAM venue for my wedding. It was the first venue I found on the Knot and the first and only venue I visited. Right when you walk in, you are hit with the smell of chocolate and coffee - so I was pretty much sold ri...

ght there. Very appropriate and reasonable pricing and working with Kelsey was more than I could've asked for! Kelsey knows what she is doing - detailed oriented, prompt, enthusiastic, and was very reassuring during the final days leading up to the wedding. Everything went so smooth because of Kelsey's help. She is amazing. There isn't one bad thing I can say about having my wedding at Ethereal Confections.

Response from the Vendor on 05/16/2022

Nia-Shea, you and Andrey were a dream to work with! So fun, loving and organized! I wish you nothing but endless happiness!

Reviewed On 8/15/2022 by Rachel S

Our experience with Ethereal Confection in the Loft was truly amazing. Marissa and Kelsey were so helpful and hands on. They made our day feel like a dream! Everything went so smoothly and all the staff there was so helpful! I would recomm...

end this place to anyone!

Reviewed On 7/08/2022 by Scarlett E

Our experience at Ethereal Confections was phenomenal! We had a wonderful, fun, and intimate wedding reception for our 75 guests. I was worried the space would feel too small, but it was perfect. From talking with Kelsey to book the space in ea...

rly 2021, to working with Kat on our big day in June 2022, our wedding could not have been more beautiful nor run more smoothly. Kat was wonderful to work with on the day of, buzzing around the whole evening making sure everything was taken care of. She even had to kindly get one of our rowdier guests off the table he was dancing on at the end of the night. Zach, our bartender, was also phenomenal and made my signature cocktail dreams come true! If you’re looking for a unique, intimate, wonderfully managed wedding venue with dedicated and talented staff, Ethereal Confections is the venue for you! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. We highly recommend marrying your best friend in a chocolate shop!

Response from the Vendor on 07/11/2022

Scarlett, your wedding was literally picture perfect from start to finish! From your beautiful decor to your outfit changes, your reception is what people pin of :) Congratulations and best wishes to you both!

Reviewed On 5/18/2022 by Hayley M

Ethereal was beautiful! Me and my husband fell in love the second we walked in. Very modern rustic vibe. A truly wonderful wedding venue for small to medium size weddings! Kelsey and Kat our coordinators were fantastic and helped us every step ...

of the way. Can’t recommend this place enough! Thanks Etherial for making our dream come true.

Response from the Vendor on 05/18/2022

Hayley, you and Ian were so wonderful to work with! Your wedding was filled with so much love and fun energy, just like the two of! Best wishes for a happy happy future!

Reviewed On 1/22/2022 by Danielle S

My husband and i got married at Ethereal Confections in September 2021. They used to be in a little cafe in Woodstock Square then i found out they moved to a MUCH bigger location with an event space upstairs. I was so excited. This whole experi...

ence was amazing. Kelsey is great and she helped us out so much. I was able to get wine/whiskey and chocolate parings for the wedding party with their house made dairy free chocolate. The staff was amazing and tolerant of us and our wedding party. Everyone loved the venue. Thank you so much!!

Response from the Vendor on 01/28/2022

Danielle, you, Shawn and your guests were so fun to work with. They kept the party rolling from the rehearsal to the last song! Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day!

Reviewed On 12/31/2021 by Cristina V

Our wedding at Ethereal Confections was absolutely amazing! Kelsey was wonderful and always available to answer any questions we had and made the process super easy. They were so patient with us every step of the way. Kat was super helpful an...

d made our day run smoothly. It was everything we wanted for our wedding day! The space was beautiful, intimate, and the espresso bar was a hit. Our guests loved it, including one friend who is considering Ethereal for her own special day. They truly helped make it the best day of our lives!

Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2022

Christina, your wedding was a dream to be a part of! We wish you and Mickey nothing but the best.

Reviewed On 12/17/2021 by Brianna B

Our wedding at Ethereal Confections was absolutely perfect! This hidden gem was a dream especially for two people who love chocolate and coffee. Kelsey always had quick responses and kept in touch throughout our whole planning process which mad...

e it an easy and pleasant experience! The space itself is beautiful and it was exactly what we wanted! We had 80 people which I think was a perfect size to still feel intimate and have a dance floor. I definitely recommend Ethereal Confections and would choose them all over again!!

Response from the Vendor on 12/17/2021

Brianna, your wedding was so beautiful and so much fun! That dance floor was always full of laughter and smiles. I wish you both all the the best in your future! Thank you for letting me part of you special day.

Reviewed On 12/16/2021 by Kamryn S

Our wedding was an absolute dream! Kelsey was a rockstar and made sure every little thing went smoothly, she was there to help every step of the way and truly made everything so much easier. we got so many compliments on how nice the venue spac...

e was. Ethereal was actually the first venue we looked at and we were sold instantly, the event space was the perfect size for our small wedding it feels so cozy with the brick walls and wooden floors and ceilings but also nice and open because of the gorgeous large windows and you can smell Chocolate and coffee through the entire building! who wouldn't love that? I really can't thank Kelsey and all of Ethereal enough, everything turned out more perfect than I could have imagined.

Response from the Vendor on 12/17/2021

Kamryn, you Josh and your families were so wonderful to work with! You elegant decor and handmade details were stunning! I'm still obsessing over your floral chandeliers and the hand painted bar signs with your little pups on them! We wish you ...

both all the happiness and joy that marriage brings.

Reviewed On 10/31/2021 by Jamie C

Ethereal confections was a dream come true on our wedding day. This venue provided everything that my husband and I were looking for. The price was unbeatable and the event space was unique and intimate. Our guests loved everything this beautif...

ul space had to offer. We received multiple comments from our guests regarding how friendly all the staff members were and how much the venue had to offer. These highlights included the main level coffee shop and speak easy in the basement. Kelsey, the event coordinator, was very generous with her time and was extremely helpful in making everything run smoothly. We could not have done it without her help. Looking back at our wedding, there is no way we could have chosen a better venue!! A big thanks to everyone at Ethereal!

Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2021

Jamie, your wedding was so elegant and beautiful...and not to mention fun! You and your guests were so amazing to work with! Congratulations again!

Reviewed On 9/16/2021 by Summer L

This venue was everything we dreamed of and more. It was the perfect place to hold our small wedding. It was too flashy, it was simple and elegant. The entire staff, especially Kelsey, were so sweet and so helpful. We could not have asked for a...

more perfect place!!

Response from the Vendor on 09/16/2021

Summer, you and Karl were so wonderful to work with! Your day was filled with so much joy and happiness! From your sweet ceremony to the outdoor bubble send off, your wedding was perfect!

Reviewed On 9/07/2021 by Abbie S

Amazing venue!!! The smell of chocolate is definitely a highlight! We had our first date at the old location! So fitting to have out wedding there! Everything we asked for we got! The bar was well stocked no issues there! The venue provides for...

a intimate wedding even with 80 guests! The even was well organized as Kelsey was really good at working with our vendors and having them all on the same page! Amazing space for those looking for a unique and intimate space!

Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2021

Abbie, you and Cole make such an amazing couple! You and your guests were such a pleasure to work with. Congratulations and best wishes to you both!

Reviewed On 9/04/2021 by Charles C

Kelsey, who runs everything, is awesome. She’s very accommodating and on top of things . The venue itself is very visually appealing and has a nice surrounding area for pictures. Priced very fairly. Good venue for a medium sized wedding and pro...

bably even better for a smaller wedding. The space can be used very efficiently if you choose to maximize the venue’s capacity like we did. Great experience overall. My only knock would be the beer selection at the bar and that for our particular event the bar had a difficult time keeping beers cold throughout the night, probably due to the demand from the size of our party. Neither of these things affected our night much, if at all. Would recommend.

Response from the Vendor on 09/04/2021

Charles, your wedding was so much fun! I'm sorry we didn't know you wanted a larger beer selection, we could have special ordered something for you! We wish you and Hayley all the best! ...PS your dog was the best ring bearer ever!

Reviewed On 8/23/2021 by Johnae G

My husband and I were married here on August 5th, 2021. We were having a hard time finding the perfect wedding venue for our small (less than 20) guest list and weekday schedule. However, stumbling upon Ethereal Confections was such a blessing!...

Kelsey was a dream to work with and handled all our varying changes with ease and helped make our day wonderful! And with our tight budget, Ethereal was the perfect venue. They were flexible with us and with the naturally stunning backdrop we fell under budget! All our guests had an amazing time. I cannot recommend Ethereal Confections enough to any other couples looking for the perfect venue. If anyone is looking for Minimony/Micro-weddings, GO WITH ETHEREAL!!! You won’t regret it!

Response from the Vendor on 08/24/2021

Johnae, your wedding was so intimate yet so full of love! We wish you and Joseph nothing but the best!

Reviewed On 7/16/2021 by Courtney G

Ethereal Confections is the perfect balance of elegant, yet cozy and affordable, which is exactly what my now-husband and I were looking for when we were selecting a wedding venue. Kelsey, one of Ethereal's event coordinators, was there every ...

step of the way. She responded to every email I sent and answered every question, and she even led our rehearsal the day before. Additionally, she assisted with cleaning up the event space at the end of the night, which was an added bonus. Everyone says a Day Of Coordinator is essential for a bride, but Kelsey communicated so well with my vendors and key family members that there was no need to hire any outside help for this role. 🙂 Overall, our wedding day will never be forgotten, and we highly recommend Ethereal Confections to host your wedding!

Response from the Vendor on 07/16/2021

Courtney, your wedding was beautiful and special, just like you and Luke. You and your family were a blast to work with, and we wish you nothing but the best!

Reviewed On 7/02/2021 by Teodora H

My husband and I got married at Ethereal on May 29, 2021. This venue was everything we envisioned for our big day and more. Ethereal made custom truffles for us as our party favors which were absolutely delicious. Kelsey answered every question...

I had and was a big help the day of. If you are looking for an intimate venue to share your big day with close family and friends you don't have to look any further. Thank you Ethereal for making our wedding one of the best days in our lives. Sincerely Teddy and Mez Abegaz

Response from the Vendor on 07/02/2021

Teddy, you and Mez were a dream to work with! Your wedding was beautiful, sentimental and vibrant! We wish you many years of happiness!

Reviewed On 6/14/2020 by Ellianna K

Hey, fellow brides! I got married at Ethereal Confections in Woodstock, IL on December 1, 2019. We traveled a bunch after we got married and then the pandemic hit, so that’s why it’s taken me so long to write a review! Anyway, my husband and I...

started dating at the old Ethereal location and when we heard they moved and had an event space, we knew we wanted to get married there. Kari helped us through the whole process and she was AWESOME... We had a 7 week engagement and she and Ethereal helped us create the most perfect wedding for us with (for real) zero stress. They were always super quick to respond, were honest about how much things cost up front (there was actually a small mistake made by Ethereal and they told us something cost less than it did and when they realized their mistake, they apologized and gave us the lower the price they had told us originally...super classy), and had the coolest and best staff helping us on the day of our wedding. My bridesmaids kept telling me how great our bartender in the bridal suite was, family kept raving about how beautiful their space was, and everything went totally smoothly logistically! And even better, if some things didn’t go smoothly, I had absolutely no idea, which is exactly what you want on your wedding day. I really can’t describe how grateful to God I am to have been able to get married at Ethereal. Kari, and everyone at Ethereal, thank you!!! You gave us the most special day of our lives and we are eternally grateful. For anyone on the fence, call Ethereal and just talk to someone there. They will answer all of your questions with no fuss or confusion or ambiguity. They will be honest and straightforward and so helpful, I promise. Last thing—we were only the second wedding there ever and the first one was done a week before us. You would’ve thought they had been doing this a decade, cause seriously had their shit together. We would choose them again and again. Bride to bride, I hope this is helpful whether you choose Ethereal or not! Happy wedding planning.

Reviewed On 2/14/2020 by Heidi S

I cannot recommend Ethereal highly enough. Our wedding was their first event when they opened the new location October 2019 and it turned out perfectly. Kari was incredible and helped us so much. I had a pretty specific vision in mind for the w...

edding and she totally got it and helped us execute it. She was so kind and communicated with us really well, which was very important to me. The event space itself is so lovely. The huge windows let in beautiful light and makes the space feel even bigger. We had about 100 guests and were able to have the ceremony and reception both at Ethereal. They helped us move tables for dancing after dinner and everything went perfectly. I planned this wedding from across the country without seeing the space in person. Kari sent me photos and layouts, which was super helpful for planning. I pretty much just trusted that the space would be right for us based on being a regular customer at the original location for so long when we lived in woodstock, and loving their aesthetic. And it turned out even better than I imagined. The entire new building is beautiful from top to bottom. Basically, I can’t say enough positive things about my experience having my wedding at Ethereal.

Response from the Vendor on 02/18/2020

The day was pure magic, start to finish! We literally felt like part of the family by the end! So, thank you, Heidi, your praise means the world to us! Your wedding will always hold a special place in our hearts!

Contact Info for Ethereal Confections

140 Cass St., Woodstock, IL

(815) 575-8422

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Meet the Team

Kelsey Hazzard

Coordinator

Hello! My name is Kelsey Hazzard and I am the Event Coordinator at Ethereal Confections! I am excited to bring over five years of experience in the wedding industry to you and your special day. Let's make your day truly sweet!