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Users

Space only

Up to 800 guests

Avg. venue rate

Rate info

$600 - $10.5k


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Room blocks

Room Service by Venue Report

Need accommodations nearby

Search group-friendly stays and request rates in one place, or let our complimentary concierge team handle it for you. Group rates? Handled. Guest lists? Tracked.

With unparalleled elegance, The Standard offers a big city feel without the big city price tag!

The Standard is the first and only garden rooftop venue in the Chicago Suburb area, offering a unique and sophisticated downtown experience for you + your guests. Our team is committed to helping you make your day everything you’ve been dreaming of!

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

anniversary

baby shower

birthday party

bridal shower

charity event

corporate event

dinner party

elopement

engagement party

Family Reunion

holiday party

Product Launch

Reunion

social event

vow renewal

wedding ceremony

Venue type

Ballroom

Banquet Hall / Event Facility

Beach / Lake / Waterfront Location

Historic Building

Penthouse / Rooftop

Views

cityscape

landscaped grounds

river

street

Skyline

Style

Rustic

Elegant

Industrial

Modern

Romantic


Venue Settings

The Standard is the first and only garden rooftop venue in the Chicago Suburb area, offering a unique and sophisticated downtown experience for you + your guests. Our team is committed to helping you make your day everything you’ve been dreaming of!

Here is how we “Set The Standard”

1) With unparalleled elegance, The Standard offers a big city feel without the big city price tag!
2) Our picture perfect Bridal Suite + Man Cave are dedicated spaces for you + your bridal party to relax before you walk down the aisle. 
3) When you book with us, you have the entire facility to yourself for the entire day – we never double book events.
4) With vendors like Arch Apothecary, London Avenue Designs + White Train Entertainment available in attached Suites, everything you need is in one building. We even offer optional Wedding Planning Packages to make everything from beginning to end as seamless as possible so that you’re free to enjoy the process!
5) Our commitment to providing you with an excellent experience is backed by 5 Star reviews from Brides in Barrington, Chicago + the surrounding Stateline Area.

Capacity

280

Seated

800

Standing

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?
No

Estimated price per head
$45 – $250

Additional charges
For a full listing of our prices and what all they include please feel free to reach out to our staff, we would be happy to send you a full price listing! 

All catering quotes can be acquired through our Catering Coordinator. Feel free to reach out to her via email at events@abreorockford.com

Insurance

Additional insurance is not required to host an event here

Connect with this Venue

Explore availability, walk the space, and get tailored pricing.

Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
2016
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Onsite Accommodations

Along with being the first garden rooftop venue in the Rockford area, The Standard’s first-floor lobby offers a stunning first impression for your Big Day! The second floor boasts an elegant dining room to seats up to 250 guests and a second-floor standing bar. As for our magnificent rooftop conservatory, your guests will remain comfortable year round, alongside its adjacent outdoor space your guests may enjoy a cocktail at the third-floor bar while marveling at the spectacular views of the city. Our venue also offers a picture perfect Bridal Suite & ‘Man Cave’ for you and your Bridal Party to relax and prepare for your day ahead!

Catering
Client must select a caterer from the list provided by the venue
Alcohol
Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes

Onsite Amenities

Street Parking

Wifi

Ample Parking Onsite

Dining Tables

Onsite Restrooms

Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite


Venue Features

The scene

The Standard is located in the very heart of the up and coming Chicago suburb, Rockford. Seated directly beside the Rock River our historical refurbished warehouse boasts of Rockford's industrial era.

Design

Our refurbished warehouse space includes the original exposed brick walls, marble countertops, signature lighting, glorious chandeliers and a one of a kind rooftop conservatory looking over the downtown river view of Rockford.

Standout venue features

Here is how we “Set The Standard”

1) With unparalleled elegance, The Standard offers a big city feel without the big city price tag!
2) Our picture perfect Bridal Suite + Man Cave are dedicated spaces for you + your bridal party to relax before you walk down the aisle.
3) When you book with us, you have the entire facility to yourself for the entire day – we never double book events.
4) With vendors like Arch Apothecary, London Avenue Designs + White Train Entertainment available in attached
Suites, everything you need is in one building. We even offer optional Wedding Planning Packages to make everything from beginning to end as seamless as possible so that you’re free to enjoy the process!

5) Our commitment to provide you with an excellent experience is backed by 5 Star reviews from Brides in Barrington, Chicago + the surrounding Stateline Area.

Extra perks

We offer additional wedding/event planning assistance.

Awards, Notables & Events