300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
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The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms - Exclusive Catering by Henrici’s is a wedding venue located in Rockton, IL. No detail was overlooked when constructing this rustic and elegant barn, which sits on an expansive property that includes the historic Copperstone Inn. This beautiful limestone farmhouse dates back to 1858 and was fully restored and renovated in 2006. Just south of Beloit and 20 minutes north of Rockford, this tucked-away estate has been featured in numerous wedding magazines. Modern, luxurious, and set against a bucolic backdrop, the venue is a secluded enclave in which to host your celebration of love.
Explore the grounds at The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms - Exclusive Catering by Henrici’s to discover the best location for your ceremony. Numerous scenic spots are available for both intimate and grand ceremonies among the 130 acres of rolling hills and orchards. For your reception, the 10,000-square-foot pavilion offers a sophisticated space in which to host dinner and dancing. This cavernous barn boasts lofted ceilings, exposed wooden beams, glittering chandeliers, and a 40-foot masonry fireplace. Three sides of the classic red barn are outfitted with sliding glass doors, bathing the space in light and providing stunning views of the farm.
For all your catering needs, the venue has exclusively partnered with Henrici’s, a legendary Chicago restaurant. For more than 100 years, this iconic eatery served delicious fare to residents of the Windy City. It has now been reimagined but stays true to its roots, delivering mouthwatering farm-to-fork cuisine to weddings at the Pavilion at Orchard Farms. Menus are fully customizable, and the chefs are delighted to work with you to create the dishes that speak to you. The venue also provides an exhaustive list of preferred vendors for all your floral, décor, entertainment, and beauty needs. Additionally, you are invited to book a room at the Copperstone Inn, where beautifully-appointed suites with antique accents make for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
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Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Ballroom
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Estate
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Wedding Design
- Service Staff
- Transportation
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We recently had our wedding at this venue in March, and it was absolutely stunning! The venue made our special day even more memorable. The staff were incredibly kind and accommodating, ensuring that every detail was taken care of. The food was absolutely amazing and our guests still continue to talk about it. Communication with the team was seamless, making the whole organizing process stress free. Thank you to everyone involved for making our wedding day truly unforgettable! Highly recommend
Beautiful venue, inside and out. We loved that it was a one-stop-shop: They provided a caterer (with many different menu and plating options), a full bar & wait staff, tables, linens, dining & plate settings, coffee bar, and FABULOUS team of coordinators leading up to the day. The views are spectacular all around and you won't be disappointed inside or out.
I loved everything about my experience. The food was delicious. The hospitality was stupendous. I got everything that I hoped for and more! I had my dream wedding❤️
Thank you Pavilion and Henrici’s Family!
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The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms made our wedding a perfect day. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. The venue is stunning and the food was excellent. Jill, the event manager, was very helpful and guided us through all the necessary steps with ease. All of our guests raved about the food, the service, and the beauty of the venue. We would recommend it to everyone!
I simply don’t even know where to start with trying to describe how incredible our experience was with the Pavilion!
Outside of the fact that the Pavilion was my DREAM venue, the staff were INCREDIBLE to work with, so kind and patient with my endless questions, and just all around stellar people to work with. Lexie, Taylor, Jill and Stacie, I cannot thank you enough for everything!!
Every single detail about our day was perfect. In the almost 2 years leading up to our wedding, any question we had was answered with promptness and kindness. The Pavilion, being a full-service venue, left us wanting for NOTHING! The getting ready spaces were clean, spacious, and beautiful! The outdoor locations are stunning, and the venue itself is a dream. Truly not a single thing went wrong during our day. The waitstaff and bar staff were incredible, and they went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, that our guests were enjoying themselves, and that everything went perfectly. I cannot recommend the Pavilion enough!
The Pavilion is a popular spot for a reason. Beautiful grounds and venue. The food and beverage service during dinner was efficient and speedy, and the bartenders were friendly and accommodating. All the food, including the hors d'oeuvres, was delicious (we picked the Silver Oaks plated) and the prime rib is massive. Communication and coordination leading up to the event was clear, relevant, and timely.
I can only think of two negative points: they didn't have bitters during the reception (so no old fashioneds), and some emails would only be addressed to one of us, despite us asking to both be included on all emails. But pretty minor things, still 5 stars!
We cannot say enough about The Pavilion, Lexi, Jill, Stacie, Nikki, and their team. Our wedding was everything we could have dreamed of and more and it is all thanks to this wonderful venue and team of people. Nikki is the best wedding coordinator there is, making us feel comfortable and confident and just incredibly helpful every step of the way the last 4 months. Jill and Stacie made catering easy! The food was all INCREDIBLE and our guests have still not stopped talking about their dishes.
Overall, we cannot recommend this venue enough. It is gorgeous and the perfect canvas for anyone's big day.
THANK YOU!
Truly a dream come true. Everyone was so kind, professional, and hard-working and incredibly patient. From our first tour 2 years before our wedding to our actual wedding day, we knew from the second we stepped inside that we were getting married here. The venue is absolutely breath taking! Our guests raved about how delicious the food was and how beautiful the venue is. Not to mention that it was the best wedding they have ever been to! We could not be any happier with how everything turned out. We are so incredibly thankful for The Pavilion and can’t thank them enough for everything, we couldn’t have done it without the wonderful crew and staff!
The Pavilion was just a dream come true! We can't thank them enough for all their time and effort that went into making our day so special from our first meeting until the moments before walking down the aisle, they were so attentive to ever detail and made our wedding a day to forever remember! The whole staff and coordinators are so nice and organized. Throughout the process I had the pleasure of working with Lexi, Stacie, and Jill - they all are so responsive and helpful! They answered my multiple questions and I'm sure I asked the same question more than once and they still answered me. The Pavilion made the experience for our guests so wonderful that after our wedding I heard many compliments about it, especially about the food! Henrici's catering was more than perfect, our guests and family couldn't stop talking about how delicious it was! I'm so glad we found the Pavilion and that we had our wedding in it. I couldn't imagine it having it anywhere else! Thank you again for making our wedding a wonderful experience!
There are so many wonderful things about the Pavilion. From day one of touring the venue up to the final minutes of the reception, the Pavilion and their incredible staff are there for you. The space is absolutely beautiful, making it easy to collaborate and make it your own for your special day (it doesn’t take a lot BTW because of its natural beauty). Throughout the process I had the pleasure of working with Lexi, Stacie, and Jill - all are so responsive and helpful! They seriously answered every question I threw their way (even the questions my mother asked that they had already answered LOL). The day of staff and coordinators are also just out of this world. Katie and Taylor were the SWEETEST and helped to make the day run smoothly. The Pavilion blew all of our guests away not only with its looks, but with the food. Henrici’s catering review is simple, 16/10. It was so delicious, and since the day I’ve had numerous people tell me they dream of the white cheddar potatoes.
I will continue to praise everything about the Pavilion because it was truly magical. I’m counting down the days until I can make it back up there for another wedding because everything about it is perfect.
Thank you again for making our wedding everything we could have ever imagined and more. I will forever be obsessed with the Pavilion and all the magic it holds.
We had a wonderful experience working with The Pavilion. The beauty of the venue and the pricing (compared to venues of similar quality/atmosphere in the greater Chicago area) were what initially attracted us. However, the food through Henrici's (the exclusive in-house catering) and venue staff were incredible assets. We were very lucky to work with Lexi, Jill, and Stacie, all of whom were incredibly patient with the many questions I had throughout the process. Guests repeatedly told us how excellent the food & beautiful the venue was, asking how we found the place a couple hours away from home. We could not recommend The Pavilion more!
The Pavilion made sure everything ran smoothly on our wedding day! They took care of all of the small details about timing and making sure everything went off without a hitch!
We are so incredibly thankful for all the staff and crew at The Pavilion!! Everyone was so kind, professional, and hard-working. AND easy to work with. From our first tour almost 2 years before our wedding to our actual wedding day we never doubted that the staff would do everything they could to help make our dream come true. We could not be happier with how everything turned out!!! Thank you so much, everyone!
We had the best experience with The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms. The staff was outstanding and responded promptly and kindly to every question we had. They were easy to work with and very professional in the planning stages of the wedding.
We were SO impressed with the staff and the venue the day of the wedding as well. They made sure all our guests were taken care of and we didn't have to worry about anything. Our guests even commented that the staff was kind, professional, and extra helpful. The food was excellent and the bartenders were great as well. We highly recommend the Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms to anyone looking for a venue. You won't be disappointed!
I cannot say enough good things about this venue and the entire staff, I could honestly probably write an entire book about the great experience that we had. From start to finish, everything was wonderful. Our engagement was over two years long, they touched base without being overwhelming while our wedding was still many months in advance. When the wedding got closer, they reached out to cover all the bases for me so I had minimal work to do. They answered any and all of my questions quickly and kindly. They are incredibly accommodating to special requests and go above and beyond to make sure your wedding is perfect from start to finish. Lexi, Jill and Stacie in the office are absolutely wonderful. Lexi was the biggest help and a huge life saver the day of with answering questions and running around the grounds to make sure things were done. The food was to die for, I had (and still have) guests telling me it is the best food they have EVER had at a wedding. We opted not to do the tasting and were not disappointed in the slightest. The venue was beautiful, we had to go indoors last minute because of the rain and they made the transition incredibly smooth. I seriously could go on and on. I've been to and been in a lot of weddings but they are top notch. I will recommend them again and again!!
A truly gorgeous venue with some of the most helpful staff you could possibly find! Jill, Staci, and Lexi were so helpful throughout the whole planning process, helping us make a schedule and promptly answering all of our questions, big and small. On the day of our wedding, Danielle, one of our day-of coordinators, helped us arrange everything and go over all of the details, including getting a tram for our first look photos and making sure that we would have a cart to help some of our older relatives get around. The staff made sure we knew who we could talk to if we had any questions throughout the day. The food from Henrici's was also excellent, and they worked with us to make sure that everybody who had allergies or dietary restrictions had a meal. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the venue was or how good the food was. We're so happy we picked the Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms for our wedding venue.
This venue is absolutely magical. It was everything we wanted for our wedding and more. The staff was OUTSTANDING and took care of every need. Their attention to detail was spot on and helped make our day run smoothly. People say that something always goes wrong during your wedding day, but we are one of the lucky few that can say our day was perfect. We wouldn't change a thing. I wish we could relive our wedding day at the pavilion. Just stunning!
My daughter had her wedding here and it was amazing! It is absolutely gorgeous! The property is breathtaking and the bridge / fountain area is a beautiful spot to have your ceremony. They have a beautiful bridal suite and also had a great space for the boys as well! Henrici's was used for catering and everyone loved the food! The staff was friendly and helpful and always available to answer any questions. The Copperstone is a definite must to stay... that's an extra perk! I can honestly say my daughter had her dream wedding at The Pavilion!
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms is so beautiful. The staff are very professional, helpful, and kind. I had no idea what to expect, but I was so thankful for all of their help and prompt communication. Jill Guth was a pleasure to work with and Lexi Silva gave us a wonderful tour and answered all of our questions. They are both very knowledgable about the industry! They were extremely helpful on our actual wedding day and I was completely relaxed. I highly recommend the venue!
The Pavilion is the absolute perfect place to have your wedding! The staff is amazing, so organized, responsive, flexible, and willing to make your big day exactly as you envisioned. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, whether you have the wedding inside or outside, it is the most magical place for a wedding. Their exclusive caterer has the best menu selection and the guests could not stop raving about the food. I could not imagine getting married anywhere else, and keep telling my husband I want to have our wedding there every month!
The Venue is absolutely breathtaking, my guests are still talking about my Wedding months later. The venue was very responsive to any questions I had throughout my planning process. Catering is in house but the food is absolutely DELICIOUS so you won't be disappointed there.
As beautiful as the venue is, there are some things you should consider prior, and be sure to read your contract thoroughly and budget accordingly. Here were some of my challenges with the Pavilion: menu prices were increased for my reception after I had already signed off on the proposal (this is in the fine print of the contract so be sure to read it). Open bar does not include table wine, there will be an extra charge per table. The bridal suite opens at 8am, if you have a large bridal party and need to start getting ready earlier, you will be charged extra to use the suite before 8am. It may also cost you extra if you decide to do a first look photoshoot, because transportation around the property (130 acres) is only free for 1 hour AFTER your ceremony. Even after paying the extra fee for transportation before my ceremony, some of the staff told my group they were going to leave us there and we'd have to walk back if we didn't finish our photos because our hour was up. Unfriendly comments on your wedding day don't feel good, and they could have went about it more politely. The venue is also in a relatively remote area, so if you are doing hotel room blocks I reccommend budgeting for shuttle buses.
Response from the Vendor on 07/25/2023
Hi Alexa,
We are so honored you chose the Pavilion to host your unforgettable day! You looked absolutely stunning on your wedding day and we have loved all the breathtaking photos that we have seen so far. Thank you so much for your feedback, w...
e are always looking for ways to improve ourselves for our future brides and weddings. We are sorry to hear there were challenges involved in your wedding day.
We definitely encourage everyone to thoroughly read any contract they sign. As most people are aware, prices have gone up in every facet of our daily lives. Unfortunately, our industry is not exempt. We tried to reach out as soon as we were aware of our costs increasing to give you as much notice as possible. This was done 7 months prior to your wedding. All packages through Henrici's include a champagne toast for all guests. Our package can be upgraded to include table wine for an additional charge, otherwise wine is included behind the bar for guests to enjoy.
Included with your Pavilion rental is our amazing bridal and groom suites, which are great spaces to get ready in as well as store your items in for the day. Per the contract, both the Pavilion and bridal/groom suite rentals are available to enter at 8 am for your event day. If a client would like to get into the venue earlier, we do offer that for an additional fee to allow for time above and beyond the contracted duration.
With the hill site that you had chosen, we use a tram to take guests to the ceremony site instead of having them walk, as it is located quite a distance from the Pavilion. The tram is included in your Pavilion rental for transporting guests to the ceremony site as well as for one hour after your ceremony for bridal party photos around the property. We do make it clear that early tram rental must be timed properly due to the need to transport guests in a timely manner.
I'm glad to hear you were overall happy with the staff, the food and the venue itself. We wish you a lifetime of love & happiness!
Everything about the Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms is amazing! Everyone is so supportive, timely with communication, and great to work with, and the venue is just breathtaking. Thank you to the Pavilion for making all of our dreams come true! I highly recommend this venue!
We HIGHLY recommend choosing The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms as your venue!! This venue was everything we could have hoped for and more! The staff went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was everything we wanted. The staff was extremely, kind, understanding, flexible, supportive, and very responsive to emails. Their caterer, Henrici's, were incredible as well with communication, flexibility and the food was UNREAL and absolutely delicious. The Pavilion and Henrici's work together to make the planning process easier by laying out all the details in one form.
We received many comments from our guests about how delicious the food was and how gorgeous the venue is. Many guests asked how we found the venue!
The land around the venue offers many beautiful backgrounds for wedding photos outdoors, including a fountain, orchard, and more!
We looked any many venues with similar atmospheres, and this venue has the most reasonable price for everything it offers! The bathrooms are even amazing (HAHA!)
We 100% recommend The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms, all of my wedding dreams came true at this gorgeous venue.
MAGIC! Choosing the Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms was one of our best wedding decisions. The venue, both inside and out, was stunning and the staff, both coordination/planning, bar service and dining crew, was exceptional.
We can wholeheartedly give The Pavilion a 10 out of 10 for their professional and caring staff as well as the fantastic venue itself! All of our guests were impressed by the scenic ceremony site and how the beautiful reception building feels like you're outside. The staff took care of all the minutia of the day and kept us as stress-free as possible. They really thought of everything! I could not have pictured a more perfect place for our wedding.
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms was our perfect wedding venue. The staff was incredible and answered all of our questions with very short response times. The food from Henrici’s was phenomenal. If you get the opportunity to rent to Copper Stone Inn don’t skip it.
My husband and I cannot say anything but great things about this place. We had done countless tours before coming to the pavilion. As soon as we walked out we wanted to get married here. The staff here takes excellent care of you. Jill was there to answer any question we had and never made me feel like a burden as a very stressed out bride. She was there on wedding day and it was so nice to see a familiar face and know that she would take care of everything. This venue is amazing and so beautiful.
An absolutely gorgeous, simply magical place for any big day! Everything was beyond perfect, the indoor and outdoor spaces are all just beautiful. From the trees to the fireplace, we could not have asked for more, even the bathrooms are stunning! The in house catering makes such a difference in the freshness and quality of the food, everything was beyond delicious. We received sooo many compliments, all our guests said it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. Cannot recommend the Pavilion highly enough!
WHY IS THERE NO 10 STAR OPTION!?
The venue (and entire property) itself are stunning and can be decorated into anything imaginable. The food is Michelin star level (not to mention the extensive menu options). My guests won't stop talking about the food, which is rarely so memorable from a wedding. Delicious is such an under statement.
The staff is the best of the best. They answered endless emails from an anxious and overwhelmed bride that was in over her head with wedding planning- and made no question feel stupid. Our day wedding went off without a SINGLE hiccup and our day of coordinator (Taylor) exceeded my every expectation. The entire staff deserves Nobel Prizes and I'm not over exaggerating in the slightest.
The bridal suite alone, which includes a FULL kitchen and salon, was a dream and made a long day of "getting ready" that much more special.
The venue gave us a list of vendors they frequently work with and we choose most of them for a DJ (Luxe Productions), floral (Event Floral), desserts, etc. Top notch. It made everything that much easier working with people who do most of their work at this specific venue- but we also had no problem with vendors in the area who needed to travel.
Hotels near by? Check out Downtown Beloit- just ten minutes away with gorgeous accommodation options and restaurants for guest to enjoy before or after the wedding.
We had a smaller guest list (around 75) but could have had hundreds and still comfortably fit everyone. Even with a smaller group, the space was absolutely perfect.
I cannot say enough about how perfect our wedding was at The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge, or thank the staff enough for going above and beyond to make sure the biggest day of our life was dreamlike.
TEN STARS.
We had our dream wedding at The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms! We had seen pictures of The Pavilion and it looked beautiful - but there is nothing like being there in person. The venue space is absolutely stunning at any time of year, with beautiful options for a ceremony both indoors and outdoors. For our late November wedding, we had both our ceremony and reception inside The Pavilion and we could not have been happier with how everything turned out. The service was incredible, with coordinators that were eager to help with anything we needed. We appreciate Nikki, Lexi, Jill, Stacie, and Carly so much! The staff in general was extremely friendly, polite, accommodating, and a pleasure to work with. Henrici's is the caterer for The Pavilion, and the food was outstanding. With many unique food options that also tasted delicious, the catering certainly stands out from your typical wedding food. So many of our guests told us it was the best wedding food that they have ever had. Additionally, there is a house available to rent on the same property as the venue called the Copperstone Inn, which brought our wedding weekend to the next level. It is a very unique and amazing place to stay for your wedding party and/or family, and is so convenient for the bride & groom to be in close proximity all weekend. Overall, The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms is such an amazing and unique wedding venue, with a stunning stone fireplace, high ceilings, windows showcasing a beautiful pond, and even the bathrooms are cool looking. Many of our guests came to the wedding from the western suburbs, but they all said the drive to Rockton was more than worth it for the unique and beautiful space. We could not have had a better weekend and are beyond grateful for all of the hard work The Pavilion put into making our day perfect.
We could not have been happier with our choice in having our wedding at The Pavilion! Not only was their entire team AMAZING to work with (special shout outs to Carly, Stacie and Jill), but they made the entire planning process feel so effortless. I cannot say enough good things about how amazing our big day was. It was truly everything we envisioned and more. The entire staff made the day go off without a hitch. The venue, the property, everything about the entire place could not have been more perfect. If you are looking for the perfect barn venue for your wedding, CHOOSE THE PAVILION!!!
The venue was so organized and helpful throughout the day. Every compliment we got was on how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the food was. 10/10 would recommend any and every wedding here!
The Pavilion is the perfect place for your wedding! So green and so beautiful- you feel like you and your guests are in your own little world. The weekend couldn’t have gone smoother.
This is an absolutely gorgeous venue, what you see in the pictures is what you get! The grounds are stunning and the inside of the building itself was what I imagined my dream wedding space would look like. The space, while gorgeous, is neutral as well, so you can really make it your own with flowers, fabric, and whatever else you choose. So many guests commented on the grounds and views, and those same spaces allowed us to get some incredible pictures from the day.
What I would really like to mention about this venue is the staff. Everyone I worked with was kind, patient, and understanding as we navigated planning a wedding for the 1st time. A few people I would like to mention specifically are:
Jill and Carly, who helped me through most of the planning stages. They were always willing to answer a question or help me with annoying changes when there were last-minute alterations to the plan. I truly felt like no question was too silly and I appreciate that!
Taylor was our guide during the rehearsal the day before. She was also so helpful and kind, and really worked with us and the pastor to make sure everything would look great and run smoothly.
Finally, Lexi is someone I cannot give enough praise to. She was our day-of coordinator and I know I did not make things easy on her. My ceremony was supposed to be outside and it rained most of the morning, so I was very upset at having to make the change to inside. By about 45 minutes before the ceremony we had clear skies, and she worked with us when I told her to completely change course and set up for an outdoor ceremony again. She was gracious throughout the entire day and put up with SO much. I am eternally grateful for her patience and willingness to do whatever it took to make sure my day was as perfect as it was.
The Pavilion is everything you can ask for in a venue and more! The Pavilion and the grounds itself are gorgeous. We got married in front of the pond on 7/1/22, which I would highly recommend vs. the hill. Our ceremony photos turned out so pretty! Jill was extremely helpful, kind, and her communication was beyond timely. I can not rave about her enough. The Pavilion does have a contracted caterer, Henrici's. Their food was amazing and I have never heard so many people say "That was the best food I've ever had at a wedding". Our day of coordinator Nikki was also great! She made sure the rehearsal ran so smoothly and the day of I didn't have to worry about one thing when it came to vendors getting set up! The venue is gorgeous and so spacious to the point where you can have any table layout you want and still have room for dancing. We did a giant kings table with 45 people and Jill made that happen for us! I keep telling my husband that I had so much fun I wish we could do it all over again! The post wedding blues are real!
Cons:
About 5ish months before the big day Stacie contacted me to let me know they had to raise their food pricing due to COVID. I understand that COVID has impacted food pricing, however I felt the upcharge was a little ridiculous... an additional 6 dollars per plate and an additional 2 dollars per person for two hors d'oeuvres. While it doesn't seem like much it does add up when you have nearly 200 guests. On the plus side, they did tell us that the bar package pricing would not change. Unfortunately, we tried to upgrade our bar package a few weeks before the wedding and we were then told that we would have to pay for the new pricing of the deluxe bar package because "she didn't think we would want to change it".
If you want to take wedding party photos before the ceremony, know that they do not provide the tram before the ceremony free of charge. So if you would like to take photos on different parts of the property and not sweat your butt off walking to those locations you have to pay an additional couple hundred dollars to have the tram before the ceremony.
These cons are small, however while you're dealing with all of the details and stress of planning a wedding it can be frustrating in the moment.
We are so happy we chose The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms as the venue for our May 2022 wedding. From the first visit to the wedding day, we knew we had made the right choice. Many of our guests commented on the beauty of the venue, both inside and out. The planning and execution team was there for us at each point in the process and was always professional, accommodating, and kind. This is the only venue we looked at and we wholeheartedly recommend it. The professionalism of the team and the natural beauty of the space is unparalleled in Northern Illinois.
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms was an absolute dream venue! We had a small wedding but the space is huge and could accommodate so many more people. The entire staff was so helpful and made the weekend so memorable. There’s also a 7 bedroom house on the property that is available to rent. I have a big family so we rented the house which added to the dreaminess of the weekend. Everything was absolutely fantastic and we’d do it all over again at The Pavilion!
Gorgeous venue and friendly staff! There are so many pros with this venue! My only con would be that we had a different day of coordinator at the rehearsal than on the big day and feel as though some communication was lost between the two with minor issues. Other than that, it is a great place to get married. 10/10 recommend!
My husband and I cannot say enough great things about the Pavilion. From our initial tour to walking out the night of our wedding, their team was amazing. Decor was perfection, food was delicious, and our wedding day was an absolute dream. The convenience of having the bridal suite AND grooms suite available onsite was very helpful. Everything on the property is clean and well-maintained. We are so thankful, for all involved, in making our wedding day so special.
What an incredible experience we had with The Pavilion! Everyone that we interacted with was very helpful and always easy to work with. Even after having to reschedule our wedding due to COVID-19, The Pavilion and Henricis made the process extremely simple. The venue was absolutely beautiful and all of our expectations were exceeded! We highly recommend any new couples looking for a rustic meets modern wedding to go with The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms!
The Orchard Ridge staff were amazing. Nikki made the day of stress free for us by setting up all of our favors in such a cute way!! Everyone is still raving about how beautiful this venue was. Everyone was awesome!
The Pavilion was literally our DREAM venue. We knew from the second we stepped foot on the property that this was the perfect place for us to get married. The staff was beyond kind and professional, always willing to answer any of our questions and help us through the entire planning process. Our day of coordinator was amazing and extremely detailed and organized. At the end of the day, everything was perfect and we can't think of a single thing that we would change. All the thanks in the world the the Pavilion and their beautiful staff!!
No words can describe how beautiful this venue is! Since stepping onto the grounds of The Pavilion I knew it was the one. No other venue compared to it. Everyone in the front office was extremely helpful during our postponements due to the pandemic and made sure everyone question was answered in a timely manner. I can’t say enough about how great all the office staff, coordinators and day of staff was. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was so fun. Every one of our guests had nothing but great things to say about The Pavilion. I highly recommend having your wedding here, you won’t regret it!
Our oldest daughter was married this past Sunday at The Pavilion, and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the beauty of the place, the expertise of those serving us, and the warmth and hospitality shared with us by all those serving to make our day extra special! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone who would love a rustic elegant wedding done with class! Their people will make it happen!
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms was the perfect place to host our wedding! Their list of preferred vendors helped us decide who to hire for flowers, catering (Henrici's is the exclusive vendor for this venue), and DJ. Jill, Stacie, and Carly were absolutely fantastic to work with for planning and coordinating our wedding! They worked with us through all of the adjustments and deadlines to make sure everything fell into place with it was needed. We are so grateful for everything they did for us. The venue itself is gorgeous! Our wedding photos have such an unbelievable range due to the farm's amazing landscape and backdrops. Everyone we talked to during the wedding was raving about the food and atmosphere. We could not imagine hosting our wedding anywhere else. Everyone and everything was beyond what we had hoped for. The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms truly is the premier wedding venue!
The Pavilion went above and beyond all of our expectations. The staff members were friendly, generous, and welcoming from the first day we began our wedding planning journey. They are experts at throwing an amazing ceremony and reception. I could not recommend a better wedding venue!
The staff was absolutely amazing they helped us every step of the way and worked with us with covid they made sure everything was perfect. Overall an amazing experience.
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2020
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to work with you. Congratulations again!
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms is a wonderful venue! I love the grounds and The Copperstone Inn. Michelle did our tour and she was so informative! Anne has been great working with us for our food menu. We are so excited to host our wedding in 2021!
I recently took a tour of the Pavilion and Copperstone Inn. I was blown away by how beautiful the property is and all the amenities included. Michelle and Anne have been wonderful from the quick communication to working around my schedule. I can't wait to have my wedding there in 2022!
The Pavillion has everything one could dream of for a Wisconsin wedding. The outdoor setting, the fireplace inside, the interior layout and the food from Henricis was nothing short of fantastic.
The only "slight" negative experience we had during the entire process, was the fact that we were planning and organizing our wedding during a huge transition at the Pavilion. For a period of time, we didn't know who was the correct person to contact for what, as there were so many new people coming in. BUT, despite the transition at the venue, the Pavilion staff showed up on our big day and everything was perfect...even the weather in December, in Wisconsin!
The Pavilion is a beautiful wedding venue! My husband and I were looking for a location that was beautiful both inside and out as we were not willing to chance the weather for our late fall ceremony. The Pavilion ended up being perfect for us so we could take photos on the grounds, but have an great location for an indoor ceremony that was then transformed into our reception hall. The staff was always quick with responses to questions and changes requested, even more so as the day got closer. We were not initially planning on renting out the Copperstone Inn, but we did ultimately end up using it for our immediate family which was really fun to have - I wish we had rented it for a few extra days to just enjoy how cool the space is!
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms is absolutely amazing! The staff was extremely helpful and supportive through our planning process, and made our entire experience easy and stress-free from beginning to end. Couldn't have imagined a better place to marry my husband.
Till this day we have guests talking about how AMAZING the wedding food was. Also, the grounds are BEAUTIFUL – we had the perfect fall day with our ceremony outside. Our day was perfect and stress-free and we owe a lot of that to the team at the Pavilion. Lastly, I highly recommend The Copperstone it made our lives even easier
I would recommend this venue to any bride!
This venue was absolutely perfect for our fall wedding! We wanted a rustic feel but didn't want to compromise comfort, such as barns without air conditioning. And we invited over 300 people which the venue could accommodate.
From beginning to end the team was incredible. We used Henricis, the exclusive caterer, and the food was perfect. Guests raved about the food all night, I definitely recommend the smugglers shrimp which was a crowd favorite.
The venue photographed beautifully, and had lots of areas to use for photos. I would 10/10 recommend this venue to any bride!
This venue is absolutely incredible! My husband and I absolutely loved it! Our guests are still talking about it over two months later! Everyone was very professional and more than willing to answer any questions or concerns that you have. We were planning our wedding from out of state and were able to do so without stress because of the amazing staff they have. We would highly recommend this venue to everyone!
An amazing venue with an amazing staff! The staff was communicative throughout and made sure everything was ready and went smoothly in the days, weeks, and months leading up to the wedding.
It actually was supposed to rain the day of and the staff did a fantastic job resetting the ceremony to be done indoors. Everything looked great and went off without a hitch. Overall, the facility is pristine, the service is top notch, and the food is easily the best we've ever had at a wedding.
They helped make our big day better than we could have even imagined.
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms is GORGEOUS! We had our wedding ceremony and reception inside the Pavilion and we received raving reviews from our guests on how beautiful everything was. It could not have been more perfect for our March wedding. The catering associated with the Pavilion is phenomenal! Everyone was commenting on how delicious the food was. Kacie and the rest of the staff made sure that the entire day went smoothly and every detail was covered. They made the planning process so easy! I am so glad that we chose the Pavilion for our special day and highly recommend it to anyone planning a wedding!
We absolutely loved The Pavilion! Such a beautiful setting for our perfect day. The staff was extremely helpful and supportive through our planning process, and made our entire experience easy and stress-free from beginning to end. Couldn't have imagined a better place to say our "I do's"
From day 1 just reaching out to The Pavilion to set up a tour all the way through the end of our wedding reception, my husband and I had the best experience with this venue. It is absolutely gorgeous inside and out and the huge stone fireplace was perfect for my winter wedding. I had many guests that were excited to attend our wedding simply because they had been dying to go to an event at The Pavilion and I have had even more guests rave about it since the wedding took place. But even more important than how picturesque The Pavilion is, the staff is phenomenal. Everyone that I spoke to at The Pavilion was extremely knowledgeable and responsive. I always had all of my questions answered within 24 hours of sending an email, if not sooner! The day of the wedding, all of their staff were very professional and extremely kind and helpful. I could go on and on about how great The Pavilion is for days and still not quite convey just how awesome my experience was with them.
This venue was so perfect in every way for my daughters wedding 12/29/18.
The venue was transformed into a fairytale with twinkling lights, greens candles, the chandeliers and of course the fireplace. They did a great job of setting up their parts according to the plans. The staff the evening of the reception was responsive and there when needed them.No stress for the Bride and groom.
Food was delicious!
When walking into The Pavilion, we knew immediately that this was the place we wanted to get married. When browsing thru the pictures you can see that this venue is amazing; however, the people that work here are incredible! All staff members were very helpful all the way up until the day of our wedding! If you’re looking for that luxurious, romantic barn feel, this is your venue! Our guest had an amazing time and I wish I could relive our wedding day again!
This is the place to have your wedding - hands down! Every staff member, chef, bartender, etc. at the Pavilion is professional and courteous, an expert in their field. Nikki was our day of coordinator and she was nothing short of spectacular. We had a wedding mishap and she handled it with grace. She made it easy for me to stay calm and collected. Kacie was our event coordinator. She is detailed orientated and thinks of everything - so you do not have to. Bobbi with Henrici's is there for all your catering needs. She gave us so many options and worked with our budget. Let me tell you - the food is outstanding! So many of our guests came to us at the end of the night and stated how amazing the food was. I can name every staff person I worked with at the Pavilion they leave that great of impression - that says something.
The Pavilion was a dream! We are so so happy with the Pavilion, they truly made our day the best. They are everything you want in a venue and more. From the very beginning to after the wedding -- they were there for every step. Our wedding day went incredibly smoothly thanks to their incredible staff. Every time we had a question, we turned and the staff was there before even having to look for them. Everybody we interacted with was pleasant, professional, and a joy to work with. Prior to the wedding day -- they answered all our questions promptly and patiently. Also, their catering partner (Henrici's) is equally awesome and amazing. We received a lot of compliments on the food itself, the buffet was super well organized, and the staff was great to work with (both planning and day of). This is a very well run venue and they are experts at what they do! I would recommend them to anybody without a doubt -- if you are considering having your wedding here, don't wait another second!
My wife and I were recently married at The Pavilion and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. The Pavilion was the first venue we looked at and we quickly fell in love with it and compared the other venues to them. The Pavilion has a plan for everything and from when we put our initial deposit down to the wedding day everything was handled for us. Their team of coordinators and planners are amazing. They help guide you through all the decisions and are so very easy to work with. All of our guests could not stop talking about how great the venue was and how professional the staff was anytime they were talking with them. They truly did make our day special. We cannot say enough about how easy they were to work. If you are looking for a place to get married at look no further. The Pavilion sets the bar for wedding venues and sets the bar for wedding coordination. We cannot thank you enough!
Working with The Pavilion for our wedding day was an absolute dream, and we could not have asked for more! The Pavilion's team was on top of everything and made our wedding look flawless. Everything flowed so nicely, and they were able to make last minute arrangements for our ceremony when the sunny weather turned into thunderstorms. The Pavilion made sure that we did not have to lift a finger on our wedding day! They truly are the best!
The pavilion went above and beyond to ensure we had the most perfect day.
This venue made our special day absolutely perfect. They were always accommodating and worked above and beyond to ensure that our day went off without a hitch! If anyone has the chance to have their wedding here, I would highly recommend it!
I recently enjoyed both my wedding and reception at the Pavilion! The staff was incredibly helpful and amazing to work with. They took all the stress away on the day of. I cannot say enough about how great the venue is. The Henrici's staff that caters the pavilion is unreal! The food is incredible.
The Pavilion went above and beyond to make my wedding day a dream come true! In the weeks leading up to my wedding they responded quickly to my questions, got a second bar set up last minute for us, and made me feel at ease about making a difficult weather decision. They kept everything running smoothly and had wonderful communication.
It is hard to put into words how happy we were with our wedding at The Pavilion. We attended a wedding years ago at The Pavilion and fell in love with the place. After our first meeting with Kacie we knew this was where we wanted to get married. Kacie made our planning process so easy. She was very helpful and would immediately answer any questions we had. For our rehearsal we had Nikki as our coordinator and she was amazing. She made sure to go over every detail of our day so nothing was missed. The day of our wedding was one of the easiest days. As the bride I did not have to worry about anything. The Pavilion handled every detail of our day and answered all questions from our vendors. I got to enjoy my time getting ready in the beautiful bridal suite on site with all my bridesmaids. Our wedding day coordinator was Kayla. She was so easy to work with and made our day/night go smoothly. She was there if we needed anything and did a wonderful job keeping everything on schedule. Our wedding day was perfect because of all the staff at The Pavilion and we can't thank them enough!
We knew we wanted to get married the second we took a tour of The Pavilion. Throughout the process the entire staff was helpful, understanding, punctual, and flexible. We could not have asked for a better run and coordinated event.
When we started researching/visiting venues, the first stop we made was at The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms and I knew that this was THE place I wanted to say "I Do." The grounds alone are breathtaking at any time of the day. The Pavilion in and of itself with its beautiful glass windows/sliding doors all the way around allowed you to see the surrounding grounds. Kaci was the most helpful and responsive coordinator. I couldn't have asked for anyone better. She answered my many questions and addressed my concerns in the moths leading up to our wedding. Our day of coordinators, Shane and Nikki were amazing as well. Nikki help facilitate our rehearsal, and answered any and all questions I had. The day of, she repeatedly approached me to make sure I didn't need anything, and to make sure that everything was going according to my plan. I really appreciated that! Our wedding definitely would not have run as smoothly as it did without Nikki there. Shane checked in with me at the bridal suite the morning of our wedding, to make sure that we had everything we needed. The staff was phenomenal and went above and beyond to ensure that my special day was magical, and because of each and every one of them it was exactly that! 5 stars is not enough!
To say that the food was phenomenal wouldn't even do it justice. Henrici's did such an amazing job. From our tasting to the day of our wedding, the presentation and savory flavors of the food didn't change one bit. We ended up doing buffet style, while our tasting had been plated. Not once in my entire life have I had buffet food duplicated to look and taste the exact same as plated meal, but Henrici's managed to do it! Our guests raved about our food for days after our wedding. Bobbi did an excellent job of communicating with us in the months leading up to our wedding. When we had a (VERY) last minute guest RSVP, they went above and beyond to accommodate us. Thank you so much for making our wedding day complete and delicious!