Illinois Wedding Venue Feature: Prairie Street Brewing
For those that have started planning their wedding day here in Illinois the search for the right venue to host your day can be a daunting one. There are quite frankly just SO many wedding venues out there that what should be an exciting and joyous experience can quickly turn into an experience that leaves you stressed and anxious. With that in mind I wanted to provide a resource to any couples out there that find themselves in this scenario, which is why today we’re looking at one of my favorite wedding venues in Illinois, Prairie Street Brewing. Together we’ll go through all the different areas where Prairie Street Brewing excels as a wedding venue, and why you should definitely consider it for your wedding day!
Why Choose Prairie Street Brewing as Your Wedding Venue
The Spaces They Offer
The first area that sets Prairie Street Brewing apart that I’d like to highlight is the sheer amount of spaces they have available to host your wedding day. As a wedding venue, Prairie Street Brewing is fit to host weddings of all sizes. Smaller, more intimate weddings feel just as wonderful here as the larger celebrations with hundreds of guests in attendance. It’s a true showcase of the venue’s versatility and also their commitment to providing the one of a kind wedding day experience couples are looking for. There are 6 separate locations to choose from to make your wedding day look and feel exactly how you want it.
The Barrel Room
First is the iconic Barrel Room, which is the largest of the spaces at Prairie Street Brewing. This indoor space can host an impressive max of 600 guests with auditorium style seating, though when arranged with round tables that number sits closer to 300. The brick walls are a testament to Prairie Street Brewing’s commitment to keeping the 19th century feel of the building intact, giving couples a distinct and historic setting for their wedding day.
The Malt Room
A perfect option for a more intimate wedding, the Malt Room is an equally beautiful space with its own unique charm to it. The exposed wood of the space gives the room a warm and inviting feel to it. With a max capacity of 70 guests with round table seating, or 160 guests with auditorium seating, the space is a dream come true for couples looking to celebrate an intimate day with those they care about most.
The Ice Cellar
While the name may seem intimidating at first, the Ice Cellar is actually one of the most beautiful and unique spaces that Prairie Street Brewing offers as a wedding venue. The Ice Cellar has a similar rustic style to it as the Malt Room, but also includes a distinct bar that looks as though it’s made from large bricks of ice. The space can host 60 guests with roundtable seating, or up to 100 with auditorium style seating, once again acting as a perfect option for more intimate celebrations.
The Peacock Room
Our next option is the Peacock Room, which has a similar feel to it as the Malt Room, though with more of the building's stunning brick walls on full display. The room is suitable for slightly larger gatherings, as it can host up to 88 guests with table seating, or 187 guests with auditorium seating. Another area the Peacock Room excels in is the amount of natural light the space has available, making it an ideal candidate for couples looking to have an indoor ceremony for their wedding.
The Bottling House
Moving on to our next space we have The Bottling House, which is Prairie Street Brewing’s most modern feeling space. The Bottling House offers gorgeous views of the Rock River, and has the tallest ceilings out of any of the spaces we’ve looked at so far which give it an incredibly open feel. The Bottling House is also on the larger side of Prairie Street Brewing’s spaces as it is able to host 120 seated guests, or 286 guests with auditorium style seating.
The Outside Dock
Saving arguably the best for last, we have the jaw dropping outdoor Dock of Prairie Street Brewing. The Dock is Prairie Street Brewing’s premiere outdoor ceremony space, right on the water of the Rock River. With immaculate views as the backdrop for your ceremony, it makes sense why this is the go to spot for a ceremony at Prairie Street Brewing. While the Dock has seating for up to 300 guests, it is just as well suited for couples with smaller guest counts as well.
Their Next Level Catering and Beverages
There’s more to choosing the right wedding venue in Illinois than the spaces available at the venue for you to choose from. Luckily we’re just getting started with the strengths of Prairie Street Brewing. One crucial aspect of your wedding reception is the food and drinks you and your guests will enjoy in the evening, and it’s safe to say that Prairie Street Brewing is fantastic in this area. They of course offer their delicious beer that’s brewed in house, but that’s just the start. Their in house catering has a plethora of options to choose from and customize to best fit the taste you want for your wedding, and I can attest firsthand to how fabulous the food tastes. Finally they do also offer a list of curated wines to choose from as well as cocktails and non alcoholic options for any guests that aren’t as into beer.
A Commitment to Providing for Their Couples
There are a lot of wedding venues in Illinois that are beautiful and have delicious food and beverage options, but few have a staff as passionate and dedicated as the one at Prairie Street Brewing. Prairie Street Brewing understands that every wedding is unique and also one of the most important days of the couple’s lives. It's why they put so much effort into creating an experience that fits the couple's wants and needs perfectly.
For each wedding they host Prairie Street Brewing provides an Events Specialist as well as a Day Of Wedding Coordinator to assist the couple in all of their needs. There is other staff on hand as well to ensure that the day runs smoothly, but PSB also understands that some couples have their own planner or coordinator they’d prefer to work with. In those cases Prairie Street Brewing steps back to let the vendors do their work while keeping their eyes on things to assist as needed. This all combines to create a simple, smooth, and stress free wedding day experience that couples dream of.
Endless Photo Opportunities
Your wedding photos are an invaluable piece of the puzzle when it comes to the full wedding day experience. That’s why an important feature to look for when choosing the right wedding venue in Illinois is the photo opportunities available. Having beautiful backdrops for your portraits and your wedding day itself is thankfully something that Prairie Street Brewing has in spades! The mixture of outdoor and indoor spaces give your day a true sense of variety. That combined with the historic, industrial feel of the venue combine to create a beautiful setting that you’ll love for your wedding day and love to relive through your photos.
A Fantastic Location
One final area you’ll need to consider when looking for the perfect wedding venue in Illinois is the location of the venue itself. This is vital to your wedding day preparations as you’ll want to consider the logistics for traveling and accommodating the stay of both you and your guests. Yet again, this is a realm where Prairie Street Brewing is fit to provide the best possible experience. With PSB being located in the heart of downtown Rockford, Illinois, there are practically endless locations for you and your guests to choose from for your stay. Whether it’s an Airbnb, Vrbo, or hotel in the city itself, there’s something here to fit everyone’s wants and needs.
In the spirit of keeping things incredibly simple, Prairie Street Brewing also has a ton of parking available on site which really helps to ensure that weddings here all remain as seamless and simple as possible.
Prairie Street Brewing really is the full package deal when it comes to wedding venues in Illinois. There’s so much that I love about this wedding venue, but most of all it’s our shared goal of creating the best possible wedding day for couples to enjoy. For a look at a full wedding here at Prairie Street Brewing be sure to check out my blog about Hannah and Jack’s spectacular day here. If you’re looking to book me to document your wedding day be sure to send an inquiry through my contact page so we can reserve your date today!
