Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $7,250

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

Discover the rustic elegance of this breathtaking setting for your special day. Say “I do” surrounded by tall pines and panoramic views or exchange vows in front of our magnificent stone fireplace. We offer full-service catering options, a wealth of wedding day enhancements and trolley rental transportation 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.

Seated guest capacity

1-200

Venue type

Hotels, Inns, Resorts
Lodges, Retreats
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

PO Box 570, Utica, IL 61373

Our event spaces

Great Hall

Make your memorable day part of history.

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.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

4,400

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Tables Black Banquet chairs White Floor Length linens China Stemware Flatware White Privacy Draping

Room cost

2000

Great Hall

Make your memorable day part of history.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

4,400

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Tables Black Banquet chairs White Floor Length linens China Stemware Flatware White Privacy Draping

Room cost

2000

Available services that can be provided by Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event staff
Liability insurance
On-site accommodations
Pet friendly
Service staff
Set up
Transportation
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free

Reviews

Write a review

Rating: 4.8

4.8 out of 5

5 reviews

DK
Danielle K.
Rating: 4
•Zola
•Jul 20, 2026
Beautiful
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center has a truly beautiful venue with friendly staff who genuinely care about making your day special. Our biggest challenge was the assigned wedding coordinator—we experienced significant miscommunication that added stress during the planning process. However, the rest of the team really stepped up for us and went out of their way to help on our wedding day. The natural setting and accommodations at the lodge are gorgeous, and we loved hosting our celebration there. If you book with them, I'd suggest being very clear about your expectations upfront and following up often to avoid the same issues we had. Overall, it's a stunning space with a caring team, just make sure you stay on top of communication."
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Emily B.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•May 18, 2026
The PERFECT wedding!
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center gave us the wedding of our dreams! The beauty of nature, the comfortable amenities, the amazing food, the wonderful service… I just cannot recommend this place enough! They made planning the wedding so easy, and the price was SO affordable. We had everything we could ever need or want right there. And the Lodge was such a beautiful, historical, perfect place to celebrate our wedding with everyone we love!
LK
Linda K.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Jul 29, 2024
Perfect venue!
Katelyn and her team were amazing! She was always quick to answer any questions we had and was always thorough and very professional. The service throughout the day was great.
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Bonnie F.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Apr 26, 2024
Made our dreams come true
Hannah and the staff at starved rock lodge were nothing but amazing to work with. I can't thank them enough
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Mary
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Jan 12, 2021
The best venue
Starved Rock Lodge is one of the best wedding venues in Illinois. They have so many amenities available to the couple and their guests. Beautiful scenery, lodging and food, and a helpful and attentive sales staff. The weddings are beautiful and fun and guest always love being able to explore the park.