The Silver Fox

s clean everything afterward. The only thing that made me deduct a star was the lack of communication with the venue when I would send emails. A majority of my emails required me to send an additional email following up a week to two weeks later because I had not received a response back.

e and couldn't stop talking about it all night. We loved that there was a separate space for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception, with the cocktail lounge providing a quieter space for guests to mingle that didn't want to be on or right next to the dance floor. Bill, the lead of the Silver Fox team, was so fantastic to work with the whole time. He was incredibly accommodating and reassuring, easing any anxieties I had about details since he is so experienced in hosting weddings! The rest of the staff was absolutely fantastic as well, working hard to make sure our whole day was truly flawless, from the ceremony to the last call. They were friendly, kind faces that checked in with us throughout the night to be sure we were happy with everything. If you are looking for a beautiful, one of a kind space with a fantastic staff that knows what they are doing, we could not recommend The Silver Fox more!!

cided to cancel on us anyway. They then refused to return my father in-laws $2000 deposit and would not answer phone calls, emails, & ect. The contract stated that if we canceled then we would not get a refund for the deposit. The Silver Fox violated their own contract and to this day refuse to make things right. Beautiful venue, disgusting owners.

nd with the set up. They were with us for the entire wedding day taking care of decorations and everything we couldn’t think of. Definitely recommend this venue.

venue, he worked with us to accommodate our schedule so we could make a few visits beforehand to get everything in order. The venue itself is BEAUTIFUL and needs minimal extra decorating, but they have a "pay it forward" room with free items you can use - you can find something to fit literally any theme - it's amazing. My family was raving about how cool everything was and how it was one of the best venues they've ever been to. I can't say enough about how great the Silver Fox venue and staff is!!

hoose them for our special day. Definitely consider them for your wedding!!

t one to write a review, but I HAVE to for this venue. Not only is Silver Fox extremely beautiful and unique, Bill and Kayla will do whatever it takes to make your day perfect for you. I've received so many messages from family and friends telling how amazing the staff and venue were. I cannot put into worlds how grateful I am to of had my wedding here. Everything was perfect.

nue cancelled because of Covid. They were helpful every step of the way during planning, and Kayla was an amazing day of coordinator. I would highly recommend using them as your ceremony or reception venue!

son, but thanks to the amazing day-of coordinator, Kayla, I was completely calm and relaxed all day and fully able to enjoy my wedding. Kayla was such an absolute treat to work with. She was on top of everything while being kind and patient with the wedding party and guests. We got SO MANY compliments on the work she did from both our wedding party and guests. She and Bill (the owner) were willing to do anything I needed from running to Walgreens for us when we forgot to bring something, to spot treating a stain on my dress 15 minutes before the ceremony. You absolutely cannot beat the bang for your buck at the Silver Fox. Just an absolute hidden treasure.

room is amazing, the staff is incredible, the venue is beautiful, and the set up with the tables and the lounge area is fantastic. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting our reception hall. The Silver Fox will not only take care of the set up but take care of the details. I set candles out for a piece of our centerpieces, and they lit them without us even asking!! Bill had set up the tables and runners, had everything including table place settings set up without us asking, and was there all day if we needed anything. Kayla is super helpful in planning and set up design as well!! I’m sorry if you guys didn’t get married here because this was the BEST EXPERIENCE. as the bride, I was COMPLETELY STRESS FREE because of the Silver Fox. I CANNOT RECOMMEND THEM ENOUGH! thank you so much for being a part of our special day!! Love, Mr. and Mrs. Willms

and planning our wedding was so low stress and easy. They were responsive to my questions, flexible, and just so dreamy to work with. Everyone had a great time, and our day just went so smoothly, it still doesn’t feel real! Highly recommend The Silver Fox to anyone who wants a beautiful and memorable wedding.

e ceremony and dinner! We wouldn’t have changed a thing! Kayla was amazing to work with, and made sure our day was perfect for us! Our guests loved the venue and that it was such a unique, beautiful place to be married!

en I highly recommend this place!! The pay it forward room has just about everything you could want or need. They supply linens, tableware, chivari chairs, and bartenders. Kayla is perfect and will run your day if you need her to. Our photographer was on top of that so Kayla had an easy day of just coordinating vendors. All of our guests would not stop commenting on how beautiful/unique the venue was and that made me so happy because I think the building is gorgeous. The venue is well worth the price if it is within your budget!

know much about how to plan, and Kayla was great at answering questions and helping us with ideas! This venue is so reasonably priced for everything you get: tables, linens, dinnerware, everything the venue provides set up before you even get there, floor staff for the night (including bartenders), and the only thing you have to clean up is the decorations you brought. This venue is also naturally beautiful so the decorating you have to do is minimal. AND they have a pay it forward room where you can use decorations from previous weddings (money saver!) and leave what you won’t need the night of your wedding.

stuff. So glad I chose this venue! Just sad I can't do it again!

y willing to help us make our dreams come true but excited to help us work out the details! The venue itself is gorgeous on its own. We fell in love with the space instantly. Kayla, the event coordinator, was so personable and helpful throughout the entire process. She helped us create the 'wedding ball' style reception we were looking for. She also made sure that everything was taken care of, and I was able to relax and enjoy my day with my loved ones. We are so thankful to have gone with The Silver Fox - they made sure we had a perfect day!

To say the venue is beautiful is an understatement. The original craftsmanship of the building paired with the tasteful decoration made this the perfect place for us to get married. The Silver Fox also has a TON of decorations to use at your disposal--all included in your rental fee. The whole staff was professional and caring throughout our planning process and event night. We had no hiccups and Kayla made sure to think of each little detail. If you are looking to get the most out of your money, you absolutely need to consider The Silver Fox!

of The Silver Fox is one that will not be over looked by you or your guests. With a mix between rustic and elegance, sure to fit any style! If you’re looking for the perfect place to get married - this needs to be on your list!!!

d a wedding party of 22)! Loved the pay it forward room! Made it easy to decorate and at the end of the night easy to donate decor to future brides. My favorite part was the cost! The Silver Fox is cost effective with a gorgeous venue with the fairy tale package.

le for the day, and the staff (shout-out to Kayla) is more than accommodating! Highly highly highly recommend this venue for your big day!!!

Kayla, the place did NOT disappoint. She was very responsive to any and all questions coming from myself and our families. She also gave great recommendations when we had no idea what we were doing. The best of it all was despite what I wanted, if it was normal or nonnon-traditional, she was supportive and helpful. The preparations for our wedding at The Silver Fox felt fun and easy. At our rehearsal when I was overwhelmed with everything going on, Kayla was very much my advocate. On the day of the wedding, I felt completely looked after and taken care of by her and the staff there. I never worried or even thought about how it was going with the food, the desserts, the bar, etc. I had full confidence that they were going to help us and our guests have a great time and they sure did!! We had other options closer to home (Bloomington) when originally looking but I am completely happy we chose this venue. We had the ceremony and reception in the same building which was absolutely wonderful because it snowed a ton the night before. Plus, from the wedding party standpoint, being able to use the Bridal Suite and Groom Suite to hang out and get ready that morning was a massive plus. Our hair girls came to us and it was perfect. We had a blast, our guests had a blast, and it was all because of the wonderful set up and service at The Silver Fox!

red everything from a quiet intimate setting for conversation, to a bar with a pool table, to a large banquet area for mingling and dancing but all of the areas still made you feel as if you were a part of the celebration. The staff was confident, professional, and friendly. I cannot say enough about Kayla on the day of the wedding, she was amazing. She was present just enough to know she was there for any of your needs but not over the top either. She was a calming force on an important day. I am sure there were 1000 things she took care of that we never even knew of, I know there were tons she took care of that we never even thought of. Although we did not use the pay it forward room much, it was a peace of mind while setting up to know it was available.

f our vendors to make sure our day was as stress free as possible. 10/10 would recommend this beautiful venue and amazing staff over and over again!

ric venue! Honestly, you may have seen that there was a small changing of hands within the venue ownership earlier in 2018 after we booked the venue over a year prior, but we assure you that it was for the better. Trust me, we were very taken aback when we learned of the news of this change but Kayla, our day-of coordinator, quickly eased those worries for us the more we worked with the venue. Including some background work that was done by the owner Bill to ensure that everything was in order and not a detail was overlooked. He even went as far as speaking with a soon-to-be opening bakery in town to ensure that my Mother would be able to enjoy cake with us at the reception regardless of her Gluten/Dairy allergies (shout out to Blue Eyed Rascal Baking Company for their immense help and their flexibility in making this possible as a last minute request- if you are interested in using them, request their info! You will not regret it!). We were attended to from start to finish the weeks leading up to the wedding and on the day of our wedding, including amazing venue staff and included bartenders. So many details from tables, to some small additions from the Pay It Forward room, to even Chiavari chairs were included in the venue rental and honestly saved us several thousands of dollars in outside vendor rentals. If you're looking for affordable rentals of bulk items like books or some special furniture to customize your event, we'd also recommend using The Happy Hiccup which is also housed in a part of The Silver Fox's space. We felt like family from day one of our time working with The Silver Fox, and that feeling did not change for a single moment. Kayla and Bill run a tight ship and were quick in response to our needs, questions, and referrals to local vendors for odds and ends for the wedding. Kayla saw to it that our day ran flawlessly. We loved every minute and we cannot thank her enough. If you're looking for a hidden gem of a venue, The Silver Fox is the right place for you. It's affordable, perfect for going from Ceremony to Cocktail Hour to Reception as a one-stop-shop, and accommodating in every way. Do not pass up the opportunity to book here. Trust us. You'll love it. We sure did! :)

rooms are already decorated, leaving very little need for additional decor -- however, there is a room upstairs (the pay-it-forward room) containing leftover wedding decor from previous weddings; seriously, there is SO much stuff in there. We did not buy a single thing to decorate our wedding/reception - it was all borrowed from this room! The Silver Fox offers a "Wedding Ball"-style wedding, straying from the traditional sit-down dinner (still offered, of course). We loved doing this style of wedding! We were married upstairs in the ceremony room and the party immediately began after saying "I do"! Highly recommend this style of wedding if you're looking for something a little bit different and less traditional. Kayla, the wedding coordinator, was fantastic! We can't say enough how essential she was to making our day run smoothly. There was nothing she didn't think of and she was willing to jump in and help wherever needed! Love love love her! We brought in liquor from Streator Drug right around the corner from Silver Fox. They did all of the work, doing ice and liquor runs throughout the night as needed. Silver Fox provided the bartender! We love this place so much, we're hoping to use it again for an anniversary! While it is a bit far from the city/suburbs, it's well worth the trek out there. ALL of our guests could not stop talking about how different and wonderful it was - best decision we made!

ating and all of our guests walked away with wonderful things to say!

l! The space is elegant, unique, and beautiful. Would highly recommend this venue to brides looking for a one-of-a kind space!

ll with all of our vendors and made sure the night went smoothly. The venue itself is beautiful. We had so many compliments from our guests too. I would recommend The Silver Fox over and over again.

r one roof, reception area, a bar and room for cocktail area, ceremony space, bridal room, and groom's room for getting ready. Sarah and her staff were so helpful and made sure our day went smoothly. Not to mention the room of decorations that are free to use! There is something in there for all aesthetics and helped us not only save some money, but also to put on finishing touches that we didn't know we wanted. I could not recommend this place more!

yle and the vibe of the space as soon as we walked in the doors. I especially love of flexible Sarah was with stopping by to look at decor (in the decor room - fo' free!). She had a very relaxed way of handling things and that comforted me knowing that she had a chill personality. The day before the wedding we were able to come in and set up florals/decor and that took so much weight of my shoulders because I didn't have to do it day of. She is an angel. Our guests minds were blown with the space too. Everyone kept asking me how I found the place and that it was such a memorable and unique venue that went well with myself and my hubs. With this being said, you do not need to take a UHaul worth of decor to The Silver Fox because the venue has enough character of its own. The style of the building made our photographs from the day STUNNING. Numerous people that have seen the pictures say they should be in a magazine because of the quality of the decor and design elements in the building. I couldn't imagine having my ceremony/reception anywhere else. Thank you Sarah for all your help and for being an amazing human!

over an hour away from our hometown and were BLOWN AWAY by this hidden gem. Sarah is a joy to work with--you'll feel like you're working with a good friend every step of the way, and she will be there the whole time! She was accommodating in every aspect, was there the entire day to make sure everything was exactly as we wanted it. Her staff was equally incredible, and we LOVED the venue manager who was on top of his game all night and never made us feel like a hassle. Having the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in the same building made planning our day an absolute breeze and this venue is far less expensive than anything else you'll find of it's caliber! I'm only upset that I can't have a wedding at The Silver Fox EVERY weekend!

be ours for the day that doesn't mean random people should be allowed to practice their rehearsal during my wedding when we paid for the building for the day. I would provide your own bar tenders if you're planning to have a wedding here. The ones they provide didn't know how to make a screwdriver and weren't very fast at pouring. All in all for the price it's a great venue but they need to touch up some of their skills all around.

g for, from the historic building, attention to detail, and wonderful service. Becky, the venue manager was fantastic to work with. She was super helpful the weeks/days leading up to the wedding and fantastic the day of. She took care of everything - and the staff in general was super friendly and made the day go so smoothly. If you are going to have a wedding here - make sure you take into consideration how many people you are going to invite. I had 100 guests, and it was great for dinner - however the ball room emptied out during dancing, because everyone one was at the bar area. I would recommend 110-150 guests.

rms. There is an option to get married upstairs or you can get in touch with the Weber House & Gardens for an outdoor ceremony. Becky, the wedding coordinator, was always there for me and really helped me get through all of the tiny, last-minute details. Everything was perfect and I definitely recommend this venue!

s incredibly helpful and kind, they catered to my every need, and were super flexible with my last minute changes. We made a huge mess and they cleaned it all up with a smile! I was nervous because my guests were getting rowdy but they never made me feel like anything was out of the ordinary, and EVERY single guest was floored by how gorgeous this place was! You will never regret booking this venue!

rsonal extra decor stockpile room. I left most of my decorations there for the next brides. We had a 1920's "The Great Gatsy"esqe theme so the silver fox is perfect for that. The staff was also amazing Becky ran the show and Sarah inspired the theme. The bartenders were really great too. Our wedding was perfectly perfect and I will never forget that place. Thank you!

of everything. Though I had planned to the best of my ability (having never married before) she made the process virtually seamless. The service at the bar was impeccable. We got so many compliments on the venue and the wonderful staff from our guests and party. I highly recommend working with The Silver Fox for your big day. We are looking for an excuse to go back!

chic wedding venue. There is a ceremony room upstairs and a separate cocktail hour room and ballroom downstair - both so beautiful they need little extra decoration. Our guests also loved that there was a nice place to be during the reception to get away from the dancing for a minute. Aside from the beauty of the building, the second aspect of the place that caught our eye was the affordability. They allow you to bring in outside catering and alcohol - which totally saved on cost and allowed us to bring in beer brewed by the groom and an amazing caterer. They also provided tables, chairs, linens, place settings, decorations, etc. which was so helpful! The staff was incredible to work with, very accommodating and helpful. I would HIGHLY recommend the Silver Fox for your wedding or event!

s beautifully rehabbed building can not be beat. I know everyone says the pictures don't do the building justice, but to see it in person is breath-taking. And the staff - amazing!! Sarah and Bill kept things running smoothly all night, so i had nothing to worry about. My family is already dreaming up excuses to have another event here!!