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Celebrate the beginning of your lives together
Discover our rustic Illinois wedding venue with a breathtaking setting for your special day. Say “I do” surrounded by the tall pines of Starved Rock State Park or exchange vows in front of our magnificent stone fireplace in the historic Great Hall. We offer full-service catering options, a wealth of wedding day enhancements and trolley transportation rental to make your special day a lasting memory. Unsurpassed by beauty, service, and cuisine, Starved Rock Lodge is the picture-perfect venue for your dream day.
We are proud to announce that Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center has been selected as a 2024 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, an award representing the highest-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples on The Knot. Click here to see learn more about this honor and what put us in the Hall of Fame. Click below to see what our happy couples are saying.
Starved Rock Lodge boasts breathtaking settings for your dream day. With lush woodland views at our outdoor wedding venue or a stunning backdrop of our massive stone fireplace, enjoy the limitless beauty of Starved Rock as you celebrate the beginning of your life together.
Seth and Mary Morris Photography
McConville Studio
McConville Studio
Sunrise Shelter
Up to 200 people | 1,560 sq ft
Tucked away in the woods, the Sunrise Shelter offers ample seating for up to 200 guests. With towering trees swaying overhead and a panoramic, woodland backdrop, say “I do” in this picturesque setting. In case of rain, exchange vows in front of the magnificent fireplace located in the Great Hall. The night continues with dinner and dancing in the Great Hall and Starved Rock Room. Whether you choose and outdoor wedding or an indoor ceremony, your guests can enjoy having everything under one roof.
Features
Outdoor or indoor ceremony
Shaded seating for guests
Wheelchair accessible
Covered shelter for DJ
Nearby parking
Seth and Mary Morris Photography
Seth and Mary Morris Photography
Courtyard & Cabin
Up to 30 people | 1,515 sq ft & 415 sq ft
Your intimate ceremony can be held outdoors at our quaint Canyonside Courtyard, overlooking the spectacular views of the state park. This is the idyllic ceremony setting for up to 30 of your closest friends and family. In case of rain, tie the knot in our charming Canyonside Cabin.
Features
Outdoor or indoor ceremony
Conveniently located near the Pioneer Cabins
Shaded seating for guests
Wheelchair accessible
Access to bathrooms
Seth and Mary Morris Photography
McConville Studio
Seth and Mary Morris Photography
Great Hall & Starved Rock Room
Up to 200 people | 2,225 sq ft & 2,245 sq ft
The reception dinner takes center stage in our unique Great Hall, with its vaulted ceilings, stunning stone fireplace and massive log timbers. The Great Hall has an elegant charm that adds to the timeless splendor of your wedding day. As your reception continues, cocktails, dancing and a lifetime of memories are made in the adjacent Starved Rock Room.,
Features
Indoor reception
Under the same roof as sleeping rooms
Convenient access to the Veranda
Built-in dance floor
Heated and ventilated
Beyond the Ceremony
Extend your celebration by planning your rehearsal dinner or farewell breakfast gathering in one of our private banquet spaces. Kick off your shoes, celebrate with family and friends and enjoy the conveniences of having all of your events under one roof.
Welcomes & Farewells
Host your rehearsal dinner or farewell breakfast with us
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