The Standard

tire planning process seamless. The timeline they helped us create for the day was incredibly thoughtful, giving us plenty of time to enjoy every moment without feeling rushed or scrambling to stay on track. A special shout-out to our day-of coordinator, Hannah Swanson, who was a lifesaver! She was always available to answer our questions leading up to the big day, and on the day of the wedding, she managed everything with such grace and professionalism. She ensured that the setup and teardown were flawless—exactly what we had envisioned. Hannah made everything run smoothly so we could truly focus on celebrating with our loved ones. Sara Moore also went above and beyond in assisting us, especially when it came to payment questions and providing any extra details we needed. Her attentiveness made us feel like we were in great hands throughout the entire process. We also have to mention how much everyone was impressed with the layout of the venue. The multiple floors created such a unique and beautiful atmosphere for our day, with different spaces for guests to enjoy while still feeling connected. It added a level of elegance and sophistication that truly made our wedding stand out. Thanks to The Standard, our wedding day was absolutely perfect. We owe so much of that to their amazing team, and we are forever grateful for their dedication and hard work. We will always recommend The Standard to our friends for their special events. If you're looking for a venue with fantastic service, beautiful spaces, and a team that genuinely cares about making your day special, we highly recommend The Standard!

he timeline was executed flawlessly down to the smallest detail. The venue itself is absolutely stunning. Every room perfectly accommodates the needs of a wedding, provides comfort, and is extremely aesthetic. With Parella Beauty attached to the building, and with multiple desired photo locations within walking distance, our day was made calm and easy because of this venue. Sara Moore, our wedding planner, helped us with every step throughout our engagement. She spent 2 years planning alongside us, and her efforts and expertise were imperative in helping us realize our vision. We could always rely on her because of her proactiveness and ability to balance multiple tasks at once, while her caring and patient disposition made interactions with her enjoyable and natural. We have received no complaints or negative feedback from our wedding party, guests, or vendors. Rather have received glowing reviews about the venue, many of which site the beauty and convenience. If you are searching for a venue for your wedding or event, we confidently recommend The Standard thanks to its efficient layout and its extremely thoughtful and hard-working staff.

one getting married at the standard. She made our dreams come to life and was so kind/attentive/soft spoken throughout the entire planning process. Sara took every idea we had and executed it flawlessly. Tim - the bar manager went above and beyond to make our cocktail visions come to life. Tim even has rental options to make cocktail hour more lively - we rented yard games from him to have out during cocktail hour and the reception - our guests raved about it. The treatment we got from the standard made this the best experience we could have ever asked for. Sara presented us with ideas to make the day flow the best. She also got us the best vendors in the Rockford area - we really cared about having a guest centered wedding and she helped bring that to life. The venue itself is STUNNING - and the staff made it all worth it. Our guests complimented the professionalism and kindness they received from all of the staff. We are so sad that our time with the Standards staff is over - we looked forward to meeting and talking with them throughout our engagement. We definitely will have other events at the Standard as life events come up. The standard made our wedding perfect and the process was so fun for us - we felt so supported throughout and had guidance on all of the important decisions. We wish we could relive the day!

and relieved so much of the pressure and stress that comes with wedding planning. Every crazy idea i had they went with it and guided it to a reality nothing is off limits for them! Our guests had an amazing time and we received compliments all night and even days after the wedding about how gorgeous the venue was and how well planned everything was. I can't say enough good things about this venue and more importantly the team that run it. My wedding absolutely perfect and it was all because of them! Love you guys!

f. Hannah was our day of coordinator and she made sure everything ran smoothly. The day could not have been more perfect!

auty. It is nice to have a one stop shop venue with the ceremony and reception to be in the same place. Not to mention they have the best staff. Sara answered out a million questions with kindness and enthusiasm always. Hannah and Zoey were our day of coordinators and helped with anything we needed from coordination of rehearsal to helping set up decorations. Tim was an amazing bartender that kept our night lively and was so fun to work with. We couldn’t have had a more perfect wedding day and we couldn’t recommend The Standard and staff enough!

e. We specifically worked with Maya, Hannah, Tim, and Sara the most during the planning process, and the wedding day. We strongly recommend getting day of coordinating services here. All of the staff went above and beyond to ensure our day went wonderfully. We are getting non stop compliments about our wedding, and it was truly the best day of our lives.

or the full coordination package and it was completely worth every penny. Sara worked with us to make sure every single detail was exactly what we wanted and often offered inspiration when we didn’t know exactly what we did want. She gave us a list of preferred local vendors, almost all of which we decided to choose and everyone worked so effortlessly as a team. On the day of the wedding, Sara and Hannah and the whole team working at The Standard constantly checked in with us to make sure we were okay and took care of everything behind the scenes so we could just enjoy the day. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful space and wonderful team of people to make your wedding dreams come true!

so before our ceremony was about to start; everyone working there wiped down every single chair outside as soon as it stopped raining so we could have our rooftop ceremony and it was perfect. They moved our cars so we wouldn't get tickets in the limited parking nearby, they kept the reception cool so we could keep dancing; no matter what, they were there to help make our day as perfect as possible, and that's what we got: a perfect wedding. Their communication is top notch; I asked so many questions via email and they would answer every single one, without leaving me to ask any more questions. I tried everything in my power to book our venue out of state (that was our original plan) and everything kept pointing to this amazing venue and their staff. They simply showed us their space and didn't butter us up to try to make a sale; they're just real people that want to give you the best day possible. Besides the wonderful staff, the venue itself is absolutely SICK; the multiple floors, original windows, gorgeous chandeliers, and exposed brick give it this amazing industrial feel that's also mixed with a city vibe that I haven't seen anywhere. My husband and I were so lucky to have found such an incredible venue that also came paired with their amazing staff. Thank you so much! Love, The Fagans!

d really loved the way they turned out. So my now-husband and I took a tour and it was truly love at first sight. We put the down deposit the next week. The venue itself is truly an embodiment of Rockford, IL. all while maintaining its own identity. Its classy and elegant, while having this cool industrial feel that felt perfect for our wedding. There's huge chandeliers/mirrors and the conservatory is absolutely breathtaking. Not only that, its fully ADA accessible, which was extremely important for us to have since we had friends and family who are using walkers, canes, etc. to get around. I also had paid for the Tier 3 planning services to help with the big day, and I cannot state how worth it was to have that. Sara Moore is an absolute gem of a person. She is not only extremely professional, but she gets sh*t done. She's extremely attentive, kind and all around the best coordinator I could have asked for. In the two years she helped me plan, any time I had a question, she would answer. If I had a worry, she would dispel all of my fears expeditiously. Everyone who met her fell in love and understood why I had 0 levels of stress on my big day. She handled everything with grace and kindness, and I could write an entire review dedicated to her. On top of that, The Standard's Bar Manager, Tim Woolsey, was also incredible. He is such a stand up guy! Funny, kind, attentive, and was always willing to work with us as we couldn't decide on a drink until the last minute. He responds extremely fast and he made everything on the bar side of things very easy to deal with and understand. He really took his time with you, and it was so appreciated. They also have a full kitchen in the venue, which was perfect for caterers, and all of my guests had fresh, hot food, which was perfect. All this to say, this venue was absolutely perfect from start to finish. I have absolutely nothing bad to say as my experience was so effortless, I wish I could get married all over again. Thank you to Sara, Tim, and everyone who helped us at the Standard. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for the city feel (without the city prices) to check this place out! Its a gorgeous venue with great people working to make your event perfect. Thank you again!!

ere so helpful in the planning leading up to the wedding. Sara (our wedding coordinator) was amazing at communicating with us over the planning process and our day-of coordinators were absolutely incredible in making all of the plans come to life on the actual wedding day. We loved the bride and groom suites and the rooftop was awesome for dancing at the end of the night :) I would highly recommend The Standard to anyone looking for a wedding venue!

venue itself is effortlessly beautiful. It made decorating a breeze!

, also was very helpful with check-ins and coordination at its finest. The day of was perfect. The coordinator’s there made everything better than expected, we never had to worry about anything and it was all seamless. Every guest was amazed at the venue. It was absolutely amazing. We can’t recommend them enough.

ide when I walked in. Sara and Hannah were amazing to work with and Tim (bar manager) helped me through all of the details. He even walked me over a drink to the dance floor, because I couldn't stop dancing the night away. Getting married on the rooftop was sooooo special and our guests still can't stop talking about the how romantic and beautiful the venue is. I had a few cousins take pictures because this is where they want to have their wedding some day. Overall, the team at The Standard is top tier and my Husband and I couldn't have chosen a better place!

We really enjoyed working with all of the staff we came into contact with. I utilized day of coordination services as well and afterward, I realized I wouldn’t have been able to go through the day as stress free as I was if we didn’t! The building itself is beautiful and made for amazing pictures and videos. The Standard helped our wedding dream come to life and we’ll forever be thankful for it! Highly recommend The Standard in Rockford, IL!

magine planning the wedding or coordinating the day without them. They were so attentive, helpful, and positive and went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. This venue is not your typical wedding venue and it’s sure to impress your guests. It’s the ideal space for a fun, beautiful wedding. Even though it rained and we couldn’t fully utilize the rooftop, the conservatory and every detail indoors was just as, if not more, stunning. The ladies enjoyed the lovely, spacious bridal suite and the guys had fun in their suite downstairs. I strongly recommend The Standard for your wedding venue - you will absolutely not regret it!

liments and couldn't imagine a more perfect venue. Not only that but the staff was so helpful and accommodating. All the girls at the Standard are awesome to work with!

or a breathtaking venue for any occasion. My husband and I had our wedding at the Standard a few months back and couldn’t think of a single thing we’d change about our venue. The staff was extremely helpful and willing to hop up and lend a hand when they were needed. Our day of coordinator was the perfect level of involved while still not being anywhere near overbearing. Thank you all so much for all the help you provided us before, during, and after our big day! We would recommend this place to everyone.

. Being a covid bride, the team at the standard were so accommodating, empathetic and helpful when we made the decision to push back our wedding not once but twice. I would recommend anyone to add their day of coordination package!

know 2020 did not go as planned for many. The team at The Standard was so accommodating and helpful, with quick email responses and a zoom call to explore options. We ended up postponing a full year. Our day was absolutely magical and I couldn't have picked a better venue. The only downside is that it's all over now!

a beautiful, elegant wedding venue. They worked hard with all of our vendors to help make things run as smoothly as possible.

r guests couldn't get over the space. Also, I honestly don't know what I would have done without the help of the Standard staff. I booked and payed for the planning package and I regret nothing. Sara and Maya walked me through everything from florals to band and they put out so many potential fires. They made the planning process so enjoyable and exciting! I booked this place because I liked the aesthetic, but I got SO MUCH MORE! You couldn't find a better venue with better staff!! Don't sleep on this venue!

to offer. We ended up having to postpone from summer to 2020 and finally had our wedding this past June. As far as the postponement, we were so very lucky with the Standard and how they handled everything. Sarah was great throughout the whole process - she must have answered 100's of my questions with no hesitation at all. We hired day of coordinators as well - Hannah and Maya were AMAZING. They went above and beyond to help me. Our day was a dream come true and the Standard played a HUGE role in that. I would recommend them over and over!

ything run so smoothly. They went above and beyond and we are so grateful for everything!

he Covid pandemic, I knew I wanted to wait it out so that we could have our wedding there. To start the day, the girls got ready in the bridal suite, also using Arch Apothecary for hair and makeup which is conveniently located attached to the venue. All they had to do was walk across the hall to the Arch salon (which is also beautiful inside) when it was their turn. This was a big hit with the bridesmaids. The guys also enjoyed the "man cave" for lunch prior to the ceremony. We had our cocktail hour on the rooftop, went down to the main banquet hall for dinner/speeches and first dances, then back up to the rooftop for dessert/party/dancing. This was probably the highlight of the venue for me (although we loved it all!!). To be able to dance outside on the rooftop under the string lights, while still having seating, the bar, and dessert/coffee available in the enclosed atrium was so perfect. Our guests were so impressed with the venue, and couldn't stop talking about how they loved transitioning to the different areas for cocktail hour/dinner/dancing. On top of how beautiful the venue is, the staff at The Standard was truly amazing. Throughout the Covid pandemic they were so understanding and accommodating. They were so easy to communicate with, and made me feel extremely comfortable and prepared for our wedding day. We mostly worked with Sara (and had coordination with Johnna who was kind enough to continue working with us even after leaving The Standard to be at home with her new son). Both ladies were the best!! We would definitely recommend The Standard to anyone in the Rockford or Chicagoland area (we live in the Chicago suburbs and we made a weekend out of it - the new Embassy Suites in Rockford was also so convenient and the perfect vibe for our wedding weekend!!) I wish I could do it all over again! Thank you to The Standard for such a perfect day!

ilar for many of the Chicago venues yet without the extras that a big city affords for its guests. And at the time of reserving (approximately 2 years ago) they passed on the credit card fee to the credit card holder which I thought was tasteless. Staff was helpful and accommodating.

er in the process did I feel unsupported by this venue. Through all my questions (and many phone calls!), Sara and her staff remained extremely positive and solution-oriented. Making April 24th, 2021 the best day of my life. We got numerous comments from guests such as 'This is the most beautiful venue I've been to' and 'I love how industrial-chic every floor is, including the wrought iron and exposed brick'. I especially fell in love with the bridal suite, groomsmen suite, rooftop, greenhouse & reception floor. Wait, did I just name them all?! haha. Each area in the venue truly had it's own charm, making it feel like guests had a change of setting for the ceremony and reception. Special thank you to our day-of coordinator, Maya, for making sure we could get in to set up our decor, and for ensuring the wedding day ran smoothly. She made sure to check in on us periodically, greet the vendors, and make sure people were where they needed to be. Again, I can't recommend this venue enough. I mean it when I say everyone who attended the wedding was BLOWN AWAY!

weet and easy to work with and handled everything smoothly. It rained on our wedding day and we planned to get married on the rooftop so management checked in every so often to give a weather report and help decide whether we should move it inside. We had Taco Betty’s, which is located right by the Standard, cater the wedding and we received so many compliments on that, and the venue itself. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking for a unique wedding venue.

g was supposed to be at The Standard in August 2020, and then COVID-19 hit. We ended up eloping and postponed our bigger celebration not once, but twice (both times they made everything so easy). Unfortunately, we still ended up needing to make the awful decision to cancel the entire gathering, and Sara and her team were absolutely wonderful. They refunded our entire deposit (amazing) and wished us all the best. This speaks volumes about the type of company and wedding vendor they are. If you get the chance to work with them, do it. You won't regret it.

is absolutely stunning, and an exceptional combination of industrial and romantic. When the pandemic forced us to change our plans multiple times, Sara was readily available and even proactively reached out to us to provide reassurance and as much information as she could. There were a lot of stressful parts of navigating a COVID wedding but working with the team at The Standard was NOT one of them. Although we couldn't hold the reception we want to on our wedding day, we are thrilled to be working with them for our one year anniversary party. Run don't walk if you're looking for an amazing midwest venue!

of the Rock River. We got married at The Standard in December of 2020. Sara and the staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. They assisted us through all sorts of changes due to the pandemic as we had to cut our guest list, communicate with vendors, and rearrange the space. Sara was available anytime and quickly responded to all of our needs. While 2020 disrupted many of our plans, working with Sara and the team at The Standard was a great experience and we highly recommend it to others.

g was set up just as pictured when we got there Maya was all over the logistics when it came to setting the ceremony and post-ceremony layout. It was done quickly and efficiently Overall just a GORGEOUS venue and the decor is fantastic The recommended vendors list was very helpful!

through with my dream wedding there (thank you Covid), but even when plans changed everyone was understanding and continued to offer their assistance. I would 10/10 recommend this venue to anybody wanting to plan any sort of event here!

th planning as they were very helpful and attentive. Sara was very quick when replying to emails, and was always more than happy to answer ALL of my questions. Unfortunately, we were forced to cancel our wedding due to COVID-19. The Standard was going to gladly allow us to simply change our wedding date, but we had personal reasons why we chose not to (nothing to due with the venue). They gave us our full refund back and wished us well. My husband and I were able to get married at the Court House on our date, but would love to have The Standard host our reception/celebration if we choose to have one in the future.

be one of the most special days of our lives, it was devastating, but somehow the Standard staff and management managed to make our grave situation even worse. We had no choice but to cancel our wedding due to government gathering restrictions, so we requested a full refund of $5,000 back from the Standard, if we couldn’t use the money to celebrate our marriage with our loved ones then at least it could help us get our new life started. However, the Standard refused, claiming that they ‘are not in a position to issue a refund’, in other words they are greedy leeches trying to suck money from newlyweds. Thankfully my fiancée and I went back to the contract we signed with the Standard where it clearly states that the client is due a FULL REFUND in the case of cancellations due to orders by governmental authorities, so we called their management to bring this to their attention yet they still refused to refund us and now threatened to bring in their attorney to ward us off. It became obvious that they had no intention of refunding us, they wanted to scare us and hope that we retreated like scared puppies while they run off with our money. Thankfully they have a half decent attorney who told them that due to the contract they had no choice but to refund us. Weeks later we still never received a refund even though they claimed they mailed us a check. It never came. When we realized that they were yet again trying to swindle us we requested that they instead refund our credit card that we originally used to pay which is as simple as selecting ‘refund’ on the CC machine. Not so fast though… they now claimed they weren’t able to refund our credit card because they didn’t know how to do it since they have never had to process a refund for a client before, this was just one of the many excuses they gave to try and delay the refund even further. Finally, after further delays we had no choice but to inform them that our attorney would be contacting them if they continued to refuse to refund us, now they realized that they weren’t going to get away with stealing our 5K and they ‘magically’ figured out how to refund our credit card. We really wanted our experience here to be a good memorable one, unfortunately this is memorable in the worst way possible and was a terrible stress to deal with during what should have been a wonderful time as we prepared for our marriage. I would not recommend the Standard to anyone after this, they have shown their true colors as money hungry, self-preserving creatures and it is a real shame.

as we saw the atrium on the 3rd floor. Its stunning with the chandeliers and exposed brickbrick. Johanna was amazing to work with. Sara was on maternity leave when we started the planning process with Johanna so most of our communication was through Johanna, but when Sara came back, she made sure to reach out to me and make sure we were all squared away. It definitely put me at ease knowing that their were two people working to make sure everything was in order. Johanna even made sure that during cocktail hour we were able to enjoy our hors d'oeuvre and brought us a plate of them. - MY HERO. We were concerned about food knowing we could only book with one caterer, Abreo. If you worry about this DONT. I have never had food at a wedding that tasted this good! My husband and I are still receiving compliments on how phenomenal the food was. Abreo knocked it out of the park! If you can book this venue, do it! You will not regret it!

de sure I was taken care of. I would definitely recommend them!

ere (special shout out to Johnna and Sara) is extremely responsive, flexible and professional. The venue (on top of being gorgeous) was very clean, there are plenty of bathrooms on every level, and the elevator was fast and easy to access for our guests who didn't want to use the stairs to get from floor to floor. Also, the food catered through Abreo exceeded our expectations. The portions were extremely generous and everyone raved about the food. Cannot say enough great things about The Standard and their team!

iful itself. I have gotten so many compliments about my venue. Johnna and Sara were so amazing to work with, they answered all of my questions and were so amazing leading up to it. I would highly recommend the day of coordinator - Johnna was so amazing, she made me feel like a TRUE bride and helped me with all of my needs that day. She took care of EVERYTHING for me. I could not have been more ecstatic about those two amazing woman. Overall, I will always recommend this venue up and down. I was not let down once.