About this vendor
The Bricks Venue Center is a unique wedding venue in Cherry Valley, IL. Set in the heart of the downtown area, our charming event facility mixes contemporary design with industrial chic. Here, you and your partner can say "I do" in our recently refurbished warehouse, right next to the flowing Kishwaukee River. Our venue is near the I-90 and US-20 road networks, providing traveling guests easy access by car or bus.
Whether you are hosting a lavish wedding or an intimate gathering, The Bricks Venue Center offers various stylish event spaces. In the restored industrial building, you can celebrate under the ambient lighting of delicate chandeliers with wooden paneled walls all around. The exposed ceiling rafters and aluminum vents add to the overall aesthetic of the room while also providing a neutral backdrop for your wedding décor. This space can accommodate groups of up to 300, allowing ample room for your nearest and dearest. Outdoors, there are several brick benches in front of the venue, which are perfect for enjoying quiet moments with your new spouse. Across the street, you will find a large park, where you can take photographs with your wedding party or enjoy an evening stroll.
We offer a variety of services at The Bricks Venue Center, including event coordination, rental items, and get-ready rooms. With the help of our dedicated team, you can organize and plan the wedding of your dreams. You are welcome to use your favorite outside vendors and caterers to complete your celebration. To facilitate food preparation, we offer a commercial kitchen with state-of-the-art equipment. For your convenience, we can also provide WiFi and wheelchair access at our venue.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
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
Settings
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Historic Venue
- Industrial & Warehouse
- Park
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Planning
- Se Habla Español
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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4.6
out of 5.07 reviews
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From the beginning, communication was unclear about what was actually included in our contract. We encountered unexpected charges, including a $500 fee for having someone from our ...
catering company present—even though the caterers were only there to set up a buffet style and there were no responsibilities afterward. This requirement of having someone was vaguely stated in the contract, and no one explained what it really meant told us about it or that it would result in such a large charge.
We were also told we would have additional staff on the day of the wedding since we paid our charge of $500 to have someone during dinner time, which turned out not to be true and the wonderful ladies that were working the day of tried to help us but were given a call as they were being watched in the cameras to stop helping us which honestly made me uncomfortable. The inconsistency in information left us stressed for the entire week leading up to the wedding
To make matters worse, the venue initially messed up our deposit, which meant it couldn’t be refunded correctly. We had gotten the check in the mail but had to go and return the check as they forgot to sign when we showed up to get this fixed the owner made snide comments to my husband about us this was unprofessional and honestly shocking given everything we had already been dealing with.
It’s unfortunate, because the few staff members who were kind and helpful really did a great job. But poor communication, surprise charges, and dismissive behavior from management overshadowed any positives. I cannot recommend this venue unless every single detail is clarified in writing, because our experience ended up being stressful, confusing, and disappointing.
I loved the venue from the day I seen it. The location was perfect and what I wanted. All of my decor looked absolutely wonderful there I just genuinely am so sad about what conspired.
Absolutely amazing! Tori and her team were so great, she knew my vision and made it come to life! Dealt with our crazy families and had fun with everyone and everything thank you g...
uys so much!
Amazing venue with the best communication!
This was a FANTASTIC experience! Tori was wonderful to work with as was the rest of the staff. They made the process very smooth and enjoyable. The venue is also beautiful, I loved...
that we got to see the whole process of it coming into creation. They did an amazing job with the renovation. We couldn't have asked for an easier time. We used it for our wedding reception and they were super reasonable and worked with us to get to a price point that worked well for us. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO THE BRICKS! 10/10 would recommend
Tori went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed! She offered a lot of ideas for things we hadn’t thought of. Things like linen rentals, chargers for the dinner...
plates, different size tables for various things, she showed us several layout options … she was just very helpful. Planning a wedding is stressful and very overwhelming so it was awesome to have the support and the input! She always took notes of everything we talked about so she wouldn’t forget anything. She contacted all of our vendors for us leading up to the day to make sure they all knew when to be there and where to go. Just fabulous!
The venue is GORGEOUS. Reclaimed wood and crystal chandeliers are just a beautiful atmosphere. It felt very warm and so romantic with our boho theme decor in there. All of our guests were blown away. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone!
This is THE wedding venue to go to. Not only is the venue gorgeous, but the owners and staff are nothing but exceptional. They are attentive to your needs and expectations for your...
big day! It’s hard to find a venue with staff who treat you like family and they will help to ensure your big day is as amazing as you hope!
Honestly love this venue center! They have been nothing but great help with a wonderful attitude! This venue has so much lovely features from the past history of the building! Defi...
nitely worth the time and money spent!
Contact
125 S. Walnut Street, Cherry Valley, IL | Rockford metro
The Bricks Venue Center