General FAQs

  • Yes! Your ceremony will be held inside at Sanctuary Events. After ceremony, that room gets flipped during your cocktail hour into the dance room. You and your guests will enjoy dinner in the main room. Then back to the “ceremony” room for dancing and reception fun!

  • Click here to book a tour!

  • See our transparent rental rates here.

  • We believe our average couples wedding budget is $30,000.

    This is not to say it is impossible for a couple to have a smaller budget and not be able to book with us!

  • 175 guests

  • Click here to view our dates available

  • There is not a dollar amount minimum. However, Sanctuary Events requires a bar package to be purchased. (Basic, Premium, Soda Bar. etc.)

  • Friday and Saturdays 4p-11p

    Sunday 4p-10p

    Unless scheduled otherwise

  • The Plainfield Inn is across the street! We are also in close proximity to hotels. (A Loft, Home 2 Suites, Hotel Indigo)

Booking FAQs

  • After your tour, we will send over a quote including rental and bar packaging. Next step is $1000 deposit and a signed contract.

  • 1st deposit is due at signing ($1000)

    50% due at 9 months prior to your date.

    Final payment is due 30 days before your date

  • Zelle to Nancy@sanctuary-events.com

    Check made payable to Sanctuary Events

Catering FAQs

  • View our preferred caterer info here!

  • Sanctury Events provides your bar service.

    You will work directly with Sovereign a for catering. Reach them at Jessica@rt-rg.com

  • No, but a food package must be chosen.

Planning FAQs

  • Bar must conclude 30 minutes before the end of your event

    Music will conclude at the end time of your event

  • Yes

    Cannot be open flame

  • 25-30 days prior to your event

  • At the Will Countys Clerk Office

  • Sanctuary Events sets up and cleans up your event

  • yes, we have 20 8’ handcrafted wood tables that seat 8-10 guests

  • No. The tables are beautiful raw.

    Table runners are included in your rental, still exposing the wood

  • Sanctuary Events will provide an event manager to help guide you through your ceremony as well as managing the team for all things related to the venue.

  • You will have access to the bridal suite within your rental hours. this space is not a full “Get Ready” Suite, however, many of our brides choose to change into their gown here.

  • We allow acoustic or piano for the cocktail hour. Live music is not allowed for your reception, but we have some great preferred DJs you can choose from!

  • We provide private parking 0.4 tenths of a mile from the venue. The Sanctuary Events shuttle will transport your guests from our private lot to the front of the Venue.

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