Illinois Premium Events at Memorial Stadium

Indoor and outdoor spaces, Valet parking

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Starting at $6,981 for 50 Guests

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Starting at $6k for 50 Guests
Starting at $6k for 50 Guests

Venue capacity

up to 500 guests

Starting price

$6K to start

Services

Ceremony / Reception
Indoor / Outdoor

Illinois Premium Events at Memorial Stadium Overview

If you are looking to make an everlasting impression on your guests with your reception location, consider holding your next event at historical Memorial Stadium. Memorial Stadium is not only home to the Fighting Illini football team, but also to exquisite event space overlooking Zuppke Field. The Colonnades Club is located on the third level of the stadium’s west side and stretches end zone to end zone. The vaulted ceilings and access to the WWI Memorial Columns make this expansive space absolutely magical, a perfect locale for sit-down dinner receptions. Guests can enjoy cocktails and appetizers while you, and your wedding party, access the stadium for formal portraits. Following cocktail hour reunite with your guests in The Colonnades to enjoy your first meal together as a married couple. After dinner, dance the night away on the solid oak dance floor. Enjoy a day that is fun, unique, and all your own. The facilities manager will be happy to help you plan all the details of your special day.

Venue Notes

The rental fee is $5,000 for a reception and includes 8 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. The set up fee for a ceremony is $1,000. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $300/hr. Please inquire with venue coordinator for ceremony only fees and availability. Venue is not available on game days.

Amenities And Requirements

Amenities

Bride's dressing area
Coat check room
Dance floor
Day-of coordinator
Full kitchen facilities
Groom's dressing area
Large parking lot
Linens, silverware, glassware provided
Podium and/or stage
Security
Tables and chairs provided
Venue set up and clean up
Wedding planning services

Requirements

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors- Exclusive caterer for venue- General liability insurance required- Music must end by midnight- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- No smoking- Venue must approve all decorations