The Ink House

5 out of 5 stars and 27 reviews
best-of-weddings

117 N 2nd Street, Edwardsville, IL

About This Vendor

An Exquisite Space for your Story

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’sMain 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 Headliner the largest event space at almost 3,500 square feet. Dressing rooms will allow you the breathing space to prepare and chill out on your big day. Over 250 guests can be seated on top-notch Chiavari chairs and around long tables for your special celebration. 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.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
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, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2023 Best of Weddings Winner2022 Best of Weddings Winner

The Ink House Reviews

Reviewed On 6/29/2020 by Jenni R
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 boome...
rang 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!
Reviewed On 2/06/2023 by Elizabeth E
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!
Reviewed On 1/08/2023 by Anna P
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!
Reviewed On 11/29/2022 by Kelly W
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!
Reviewed On 10/27/2022 by Whitney I
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 specia...
l day in their venue. 💗
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2022
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!
Reviewed On 10/07/2022 by Kate S
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 planni...
ng 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!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2022
Thank you so much Kate!
Reviewed On 9/05/2022 by Jamie P
Loved the staff and the place is beautiful!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2022
Thank you Jamie!
Reviewed On 8/13/2022 by Allison H
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 spa...
ce 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.
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2022
Thank you Allison for such a great review! Your wedding is one we will never forget!
Reviewed On 7/20/2022 by Abby R
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 c...
eremony and reception in the same place too. It is worth it to book here!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2022
Thank you so much Abby! Your day was so beautiful!
Reviewed On 6/21/2022 by Hannah B
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!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2022
Thank you Hannah!! We enjoyed your special day! It was beautiful!
Reviewed On 6/18/2022 by Carlee B
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 any...
thing 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.
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2022
Thank you so much Carlee!
Reviewed On 4/10/2022 by Kimberly F
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 m...
uch 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!
Reviewed On 1/24/2022 by Hannah P
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 rec...
eption 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.
Reviewed On 1/12/2022 by Allyson M
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 ba...
r 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!!
Reviewed On 12/06/2021 by Tracy M
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 questio...
n 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!!
Reviewed On 12/06/2021 by Abby B
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!
Reviewed On 12/03/2021 by April C
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 answe...
red 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.
Reviewed On 11/29/2021 by Casey B
So easy to work with and were always quick to respond to any questions I had!
Reviewed On 10/08/2021 by Jamie P
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! Th...
ey 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
Reviewed On 6/15/2021 by Macy S
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.
Reviewed On 4/26/2021 by Shaunda C
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!
Reviewed On 4/26/2021 by Taylor C
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. Ha...
nnah 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!
Reviewed On 3/21/2021 by Jillian S
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.
Reviewed On 3/15/2021 by Morgan F
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!
Reviewed On 11/08/2020 by Marshall & Johnetta D
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.
Reviewed On 8/06/2020 by Lisa D
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!
Reviewed On 6/29/2020 by Leonard R
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 communi...
cation! 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!

Contact Info for The Ink House

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117 N 2nd Street, Edwardsville, IL

Meet the Team

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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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