Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Set in downtown Edwardsville, IL, The Ink House is a high-end historic space with contemporary details that now hosts weddings and other milestone occasions. Co-owners and operators Hannah Fink and Kristen Pfund have revived this landmark building, carrying on its long legacy of creativity and modern-industrial aesthetic. This is a space in which you can make your own for your special day, to create your own joyous news.
One block from Edwardsville’s Main Street, The Ink House was the site of a local newspaper - The Edwardsville Intelligencer - from 1921 for several decades. Hannah and Kristen have poured their efforts and heart into bringing life back to this location, inviting to-be-wed couples to hold their wedding festivities within. This duo believes that couples should have flexibility in their choices. Thus, this venue team offers full bar service with mixologists and will accommodate any licensed and insured caterer. Guests entering this venue will first encounter the white palette and splashes of color in the Press Room Lounge. This welcoming space is well suited for guests to mingle or have fun with the in-house photo booth. The brick building features numerous spaces and wheelchair-accessibility.
Wedding events that can be hosted at The Ink House include bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. This venue offers nearly 6,000 square feet of space, with The Press Room the largest event space at almost 3,500 square feet. Recently they expanded into next door creating another venue known as Off the Record. This venue can be operated for a single event or hosts can choose to use the entire space. Approximately 2500 square feet of outdoor space great for ceremonies and another 2500 square feet typically used for a cocktail reception. The Press Room allows 250 guests can be seated on top-notch Chiavari chairs and around long tables for your special celebration. They are also connected to a boutique hotel called the Urban Collective. A one-of-a-kind experience for travelers seeking something beyond the ordinary. There are eight unique suites that have different styles, themes and vibes. Bar service is provided in-house with mixologists ready to work with you to organize your selections and customized cocktails. This venue team can advise you on trusted caterers and other vendors to help make your wedding planning more seamless. You and your loved ones can make headline news in this unique venue - moments for your memories.
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$4,500
Reception
$4,500
Ceremony
$900
Bar services
$16 per person
Catering
Contact for price
Couples usually spend $7,000
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jan-Dec.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Commitment Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Hannah Fink and Kristen Pfund
Owner
Its Hannah and Kristen here! Thank you so much for your interest in The Ink House. We have poured our heart and soul into this amazing space and we cant wait for you to step foot into it yourself. We enjoy working with every single client and helping them turn their dream event into a reality! Lets get planning!
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5.0
out of 5.0
41 reviews
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The Ink House is highly praised by couples who hosted their wedding there, with multiple reviewers highlighting the exceptional service, professionalism, and attention to detail from the staff, particularly mentioning Joanna and Stacy. The venue is described as beautiful, accommodating, and offering a unique vintage-modern feel. Guests appreciated the ease of communication, flexibility, and various rental options available on-site, such as additional rooms, bars, and unique settings. Overall, reviewers recommend The Ink House for couples seeking a stunning and well-managed wedding venue with attentive staff to help bring their vision to life.
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Annie N
5.0
3/24/2025
We hosted our wedding at The Ink House in April of 2024 and had the best experience. Joanna was incredible and made sure we were comfortablwtih everything and made the day so easy. I tell anyone I know getting married to check out The Ink House- it's a gem in the heart of my hometown.
Meghan D
5.0
12/02/2024
Our wedding day was a dream come true at the ink house. Staff were so professional, helpful, and very communicative. I would absolutely recommend a wedding day ceremony and reception at the ink house! Stacey and Joanna were simply amazing and made everything perfect.
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Caroline R
5.0
10/21/2024
From beginning to end, over the course of a year of planning, the Ink House was amazing. I always felt at ease and confident that they would make my vision come to life. They were available whenever for help, advise, or just more information on pricing, rentals, timeline, etc. There was full transparency with fees and payment timelines. Every single staff member was incredibly professional and kind. I always felt like they wanted me to have the best time and that is exactly what happened! Everything was beautiful, I highly recommend!
Micah D
5.0
10/11/2024
We couldn’t be happier with using The Ink House as our cocktail hour and reception venue. The spaces are so unique, and perfectly matched the vibes my husband and I were going for. Everyone we worked with was very responsive, professional, and flexible as they truly want your day to be special and personalized to you, especially our event manager Stacy. My bridesmaids and I stayed in a few of the “Urban Collective” boutique hotel rooms located above the venue the night before. We then got ready in one of the rooms that functions as a bridal suite. It was so cute and convenient with our reception venue being right downstairs. My coordinator was easily able to pop up with a few questions and I, being a type A girl, loved to be able to pop downstairs and check out the place beforehand. We loved how much was covered and taken care of in their rental packages, leaving less to do on our ends. We utilized “Off the Record” as our cocktail hour room as well as kept it open for the entirety of the night to run the bar and allow people to step away from the noise when needed. The main room was perfect to house dinner and dancing. I loved that we were able to mix round and rectangle tables. All the rooms are very flattering to the eye and photograph well. We were specifically looking for places you didn’t have to add too much to. I could go on and on, but The Ink House was perfect for us and we would highly recommend it to anyone.
Abigail W
5.0
9/23/2024
This beautiful event venue was a perfect place to host our cocktail hour and reception- a huge bonus was their airbnb rooms above the event space. These rooms were perfect to get ready for our big day and crash after a long day of celebration. Their team was so kind and accommodating making sure that we had everything we needed and meeting with us as many times as we needed before the big day to look at layouts and decorations! Joanna was a great advisor and made sure that everything ran smooth the entire night!
Joshua T
5.0
8/12/2024
We had our wedding at the Ink House, and it was perfect. We can't say enough about how great the evening was. I can't think of a single complaint! So many people have told me it was the best wedding they've ever been to!
Lisbeth R
5.0
6/24/2024
The Ink House was our absolute DREAM venue! Not to mention the entire team and staff were absolutely phenomenal!! Joanna, our coordinator, was beyond amazing. I could go on and on about how great she was but the things that stood out to us were how prompt her communication was leading up to our big day, her thoroughness during our planning meeting & follow ups as well as her attentiveness on our wedding day. She was always insight if we needed anything and always made sure we were just having a great time not worrying about any logistics on that day. I cannot recommend the venue and Joanna as your preferred coordinator enough!!
Kelsey L
5.0
4/05/2024
Nick and I had the honor of getting married at The Ink House located in downtown Edwardsville, Illinois. We had the pleasure to work with their event manager, Joanna. She was incredible! Joanna went above and beyond getting us prepared for our big day and was an absolute joy to work with! The Ink House allowed us to have our dream wedding. We could not be more pleased. The planning was made easy and they were accommodating of last minute changes. We highly recommend using The Ink House as your wedding venue!
Ashlee B
4.0
11/27/2023
We are so happy that we chose Ink House for our November 2023 wedding and reception. No regrets, happy couple, happy guests.
The staff was excellent, especially Joanna, our POC and day-of coordinator. She was organized, good at communicating, and so patient when I had some last-minute changes to the layout. On the day-of, she was phenomenal, handling everything so that I could show up and just enjoy the day.
From an aesthetic standpoint, this space has no rival in the Metro East! Night or day, the space is gorgeous, and I love that the owners are constantly improving and broadening their services.
Molly O
5.0
10/30/2023
The Ink House was the perfect venue for our 200 guest wedding reception! Stacy + Joanna helped bring our vision to life and we couldn’t be more thankful! They have so many different rental options onsite including our favorites: the audio guest book, Photo Booth, an additional room/bar with patio, and twinkle lights! The planning process went so smooth and the planning portal made communication so easy! HIGHLY recommend choosing The Ink House for your event!
Olivia E
5.0
10/12/2023
My wife and I had our wedding at this venue. It was exactly what we hoped for and more. We were unable to get into the venue the night before and Joanna and her team did an excellent job prepping the space the morning-of. My spouse and I live out of town and had never met Joanna in person until the day-of. Regardless, Joanna’s ability to communicate during the months leading to the wedding was excellent. She responded in a timely manner and was always very professional. On the wedding day, Joanna went above and beyond while making sure my wife and I had the most picture perfect and stress-free day.
Chloe A
5.0
6/16/2023
The team at The Ink House was incredible to work with! I cannot recommend them enough, they were very easy to trust with our big day!
Katie Jane C
5.0
5/22/2023
This venue is beautiful, the staff is so nice and friendly. They will answer all of your small questions because they want to make sure you have your perfect wedding. I really cant recommend them enough. There is free parking on the weekends, the venue is easy to find, it was the perfect size for our small 30 person wedding, but it would also be the perfect size for a larger one as well. I wouldnt have wanted to get married anywhere else!!
Todd B
5.0
5/02/2023
The InkHouse is in short; awesome! We highly recommend this venue to anyone that is looking at a space to celebrate something special. The investment is so worth it. The staff (thank you Cheryl) were wonderful and made our planning and day of experience the best. Our guests so enjoyed all that was offered by the venue from the photo booth; to the most unique and fun setting, and to the service from the staff. Our night is one to remember because we chose this space and we won't forget all that the staff at the InkHouse did to make it this way. THANK YOU!
Elizabeth E
5.0
2/06/2023
The venue is absolutely beautiful! We loved the vintage modern feel of the entire venue! Cheryl was so sweet and easy to work with too.
We would highly recommend picking the Ink House as your reception venue. This place is the definition of a rare gem!
Anna P
5.0
1/08/2023
The ink house team is amazing. I felt like I was always asking questions and they always answered all questions with no problem. Joanna was a super star. I couldn’t have asked for a better team!
Kelly K
5.0
11/29/2022
The Ink House was absolutely perfect for our wedding! Our guests were so impressed with the venue and the atmosphere. We received so many compliments. The Ink House was very accommodating, easy to work with and made our day so special!
Whitney I
5.0
10/27/2022
The most beautiful venue and the most attentive staff! Joanna was such a huge help and is the sweetest soul! When we booked with Ink House, we had no idea how amazing they were and we feel truly blessed to have been able to celebrate our special day in their venue. 💗
response11/13/2022
Thank you so much Whitney! Your day was absolutely beautiful and you were the most perfect...
bride! We wish you and Adam many years of happiness!
Kate S
5.0
10/07/2022
Where do I even start? Joanna and her team were amazing! Undecided about a venue... not anymore! This is THE VENUE for all of your events. It's beautiful with or without decor. Joanna's attention to detail, the bride and all things party planning was above and beyond. She was responsive, professional and so so very pleasant and kind to work with. I asked so many questions. Some silly, some legit.... she answered them all in a timely response and followed through on the day of. She took so much of my stress away.
The Ink House has really knocked it out of the park in all aspects with this venue. I will recommend this venue to everyone!
response11/13/2022
Thank you so much Kate!
Jamie P
5.0
9/05/2022
Loved the staff and the place is beautiful!
response11/13/2022
Thank you Jamie!
Allison H
5.0
8/13/2022
I cannot say enough amazing things about the Ink House. They made my wedding vision come absolutely alive. From start to finish, Hannah and Joanna of the Ink House team were so communicative and helpful that I never felt stressed. The event space is so gorgeous and malleable that brides can really make it the wedding THEY envision. No cookie-cutter, out-dated looking banquet hall here. I wanted a sophisticated space with lots of greenery, candlelight and flowers for my smaller wedding of about 110 and the Ink House made that come alive. They have so many rentals to choose from as well - we rented these spectacular candelabras that gave the space the soft candlelit glow I was looking for. Natural light comes through the windows and the glow of the sunset really sets off the space for an evening wedding. The space itself is gorgeous but it's really the staff that made it the best. Joanna went ABOVE and BEYOND in making my July 30th wedding so on-point, smooth, organized and allowed me to truly soak in my wedding day. I feel like I got to genuinely ENJOY my day because Joanna and the Ink House staff took care of me, my guests and the night. I had the wedding of my dreams thanks to the Ink House and could not recommend them enough. Book this venue immediately.
response11/13/2022
Thank you Allison for such a great review! Your wedding is one we will never forget!
Abby R
5.0
7/20/2022
The Ink House is amazing and so was my coordinator, Joanna. They were very accommodating and answered my thousands of questions quickly. The venue is gorgeous and so many guests commented on how classy and beautiful it was. So amazing to have ceremony and reception in the same place too. It is worth it to book here!!
response11/13/2022
Thank you so much Abby! Your day was so beautiful!
Hannah B
5.0
6/21/2022
I can’t rave enough about this venue! We just got married there a few days ago and are still on cloud nine about how it all turned out. The staff, especially our coordinator Cheryl, treated us with respect, kindness, and grace. We both felt as if our best interests were being met during the whole experience! The venue is beautiful and has tons of space for fun vendors. Highly recommend!
response11/13/2022
Thank you Hannah!! We enjoyed your special day! It was beautiful!
Carlee B
5.0
6/18/2022
I could not rave about The Ink House and wedding coordinator, Joanna, enough! She made it easy from the moment we started planning. Anytime I emailed Joanna, I would get a quick response with detailed information. She was there to help with anything for the rehearsal and day of the wedding. The venue was beautiful and they worked with exactly how we wanted it set up. We got married and had our reception there. Our guests raved about the multiple bar options. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to book The Ink House.
response11/13/2022
Thank you so much Carlee!
Kimberly F
5.0
4/10/2022
Our wedding was 1/15/22 and we can’t recommend Ink House enough!
Kristen, Hannah and Joanna were all fantastic with prepping for the day and making sure the day-of went off without a hitch.
The venue itself is very beautiful with or without much decor- and the ink house offers packages and add-ons so you can rent directly from them.
Their bar packages were affordable with better alcohol options than other venues I looked at.
We also had our rehearsal dinner at the ink house- both events were truly amazing!
Hannah P
5.0
1/24/2022
The Ink House was the perfect venue. The inside is full of beautiful windows and beautiful brick walls. The building does not require much decoration because it has character all by itself. My husband and I were married there and hosted our reception there. The staff at the Ink House went above and beyond to make sure our day ran smoothly. They worked closely with us to make sure our dream came to life. They communicated promptly and gave us several opportunities to come view the venue. Joanna was a HUGE help to me. She made sure the flip from the ceremony to the reception went smoothly. I did not have to worry about any of that. I also love that they gave us examples of seating charts. That saved me a lot of stress. They also have several extra amenities that can be rented such as the twinkle lights which we loved. The building is perfect for photos and there are several neat buildings within walking distance for great photos. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a place to host an event.
Allyson M
5.0
1/12/2022
My husband and I highly recommend The Ink House!! Hannah, Kristen, Joanna and the rest of the staff were absolutely wonderful and so easy to work with! We had the best wedding day! We were able to choose vendors for food, cake, DJ, a popcorn bar and our dog got to be our flower girl :) We loved the flexibility they allowed us with our decorations too. Hannah was great with communicating and kept things very organized leading up to our special day. If you have a special event coming up, book this venue!!
Tracy M
5.0
12/06/2021
Simply the best!! Not only is the venue beautiful but the staff are on top of their game. From beginning to end I worked with Hannah Fink and she was amazing the entire way in planning my daughter‘s wedding. Anytime I reached out with a question I always had a response within 24 hours.
The night of our big event went so smoothly I was able to enjoy myself and be a guest at my own daughters wedding!!
Abby B
5.0
12/06/2021
The Ink House exceeded all of our expectations for a reception venue. The venue is stunning, especially in the evening with all the lights. Hannah and Kristen took care of us from start to finish. They accommodated all of our requests- even the last minute ones- with patience and ease. The service during the event was great and all guests had an amazing time. Highly recommend!
April C
5.0
12/03/2021
Where do I start?? This place was amazing! We spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect venue for us and once we found The Ink House it was a done deal. Simple yet elegant. They went over everything you could think of for a venue and answered any questions we had. They were the first and only venue we saw because we immediately fell in love. Kristen and Hannah are super nice and so patient with the questions. They were always sending emails with updates along with help to figure out floor plans and vendor set up. About 8 weeks before our wedding we contacted them because my fiancé was having health issues and we thought we were going to have to change/cut some things out. Kristen was very understanding and worked with us all the way up to the wedding. To say we are grateful would be an understatement. Our guests loved the venue as well and we received many compliments.
Casey B
5.0
11/29/2021
So easy to work with and were always quick to respond to any questions I had!
Jamie P
5.0
10/08/2021
I could not be happier with our experience with The Ink House! For one it is the coolest venue with a lot of character. I walked in and immediately fell in love with it and the staff. Speaking of the staff, they were so helpful and friendly! They all worked together to make our wedding perfect! Special shout out to Kristen and Joanna for always being there and helping me with every need. I’m in tears again just thinking about how perfect everything was and a major reason for that is because of The Ink House
Macy S
5.0
6/15/2021
The Ink House is absolutely stunning! Kristen and Hannah are the most geniune and nicest people to work with. If you are ready for the most magical night of your life, this is where it happens.
Shaunda C
5.0
4/26/2021
The Ink House was absolutely amazing! I heard a lot from couples who used other venues that said that once they paid the bill, they never heard anything from the vendor again. That is not the case with Hannah & her crew! They were so attentive from start to finish; quick to reply to emails or texts, super detail-orientated, friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was fun, clean, and inviting. They set up, tore down, and let us really enjoy the day with nothing to worry about. I will recommend The Ink House to every single person I know for every event. Our wedding reception was perfect because of them. Thank you!
Taylor C
5.0
4/26/2021
The Ink House made all of our wedding dreams and visions come true! The industrial look of the venue and classy feel make for a beautiful and intimate setting! The place makes a statement of its own and requires very little added decoration. Hannah and Kristen were both amazing to work with and extremely sweet and down to earth! They are so hard working and ensured that every detail and aspect of our ceremony and reception were planned out beforehand and executed perfectly! I had so many questions beforehand and they were always so patient. We have had nothing but wonderful compliments on the venue and bar and we could never ask for anything better. This place is the real deal and is going to become one of the best spots outside of STL. Book it now and you will not regret it!
Jillian S
5.0
3/21/2021
The Ink House exceeded our expectations! Hannah and Kristen are both so nice and did everything they could to ensure that our day was perfect. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone looking.
Morgan F
4.0
3/15/2021
This venue is beautiful! I loved the style and layout of the venue. The biggest downside is there is no “get ready room” so we had to do that at an outside location. Communication prior could also be a little better, but everything still worked out great & looked better than I even envisioned!
Marshall & Johnetta D
5.0
11/08/2020
The vendor's professionalism was exceptional. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. I will definitely use this vendor if I ever need a place to host an event.
Lisa D
5.0
8/06/2020
I held A shower for my son’s fiancé at the Ink House. The style and attention to detail was everything I had envisioned! Hannah’s prompt response at every request was impeccable! Highly recommend! All of our guests were very very impressed!
Leonard R
5.0
6/29/2020
What made the venue more beautiful was your wonderful team! My wife and I agree that we have never met a team so on top of things! Your timing and ability to adjust to the program during this difficult time was key along with your great communication! We also thoroughly enjoyed looked at our guest photo booth pictures. Thank you so much for your professionalism and for having such a great team! We will definitely be recommending your services to all of our friends and family and we wish you the best!
Jenni R
5.0
6/29/2020
The Ink House is beautiful, classy, stylish, and decorated so well! The space is huge with many options on how to utilize to fit your needs. I love the lounge with all stylish couches. I also love the photo booth ROOM...the ring light and boomerang option really gets guests feeling photogenic! My wedding was here on June 27th, 2020 and it was everything I could’ve ever wanted! Kristen and Hannah are really great to work with and ran things very smoothly!
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