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The Highland Loft
4.5 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Elgin, Illinois
Rustic venue for weddings and other occasions featuring exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and a dance floor.
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 500 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 100–100-guest events in reviews
- Catering in-house catering & bar — and outside caterers welcome — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 847-254-0621
- Website thehighlandloft.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
The setting
“The venue is absolutely stunning rustic charm, and the natural light flooding in from the large windows added a magical touch to our day.”
“The Highland Loft is historical, rustic, elegant, and garden-esque!”
“Since 2020 Marilyn has made continuous upgrades and added decor to complement the elegant esthetic that already existed.”
“The Highland Loft Bar run by Chris and her team at the Alchemists of the Midwest spoiled us with tasting to find the perfect cocktails and wines/beers!”
“Handicap accessible and free parking with a location for nature pictures on the Fox River.”
Amenities couples mention
“The bridal suite was also amazing, it was spacious, comfortable, and exactly what we needed to relax and get ready on the big day.”
“The Highland Loft Event Venue offers an awesome dance floor in a separate area as I like to describe it as similar to a club.”
“Handicap accessible and free parking with a location for nature pictures on the Fox River.”
What couples say again and again
“The exposed brick, high ceilings, and beautiful wood floors created such a warm, stylish atmosphere and made for absolutely stunning wedding photos.”
“She has gone above and beyond in turning our dream wedding venue into a reality.”
“They even offer a new apartment suite for you and your bridal party or family to rent our for the night before and day of.”
“The bridal suite was also amazing, it was spacious, comfortable, and exactly what we needed to relax and get ready on the big day.”
“The food was delicious and service from the waiters and servers was outstanding.”
From the reviews
I have my wedding here back in March 2023. The venue itself was beautiful! My husband and I had a Vintage Romance theme and this place checked all the boxes. One thing that made choosing this place easy was their preferred vendors. Shout out to both Tonya and DJ Chris Hudson!
The Highland Loft was the perfect wedding venue! From the moment we walked in, we knew it was the one. The exposed brick, high ceilings, and beautiful wood floors created such a warm, stylish atmosphere and made for absolutely stunning wedding photos.
I found Highland Loft because my original wedding venue “noahs” went bankrupt in 2020. Highland loft was quick to give me my preferred date as they where just opening. However 2020 had other plans for my husband and I. Due to Covid we had to move our wedding to 2021.
Former bride and this is my honest review. Our wedding at the Highland Loft was wonderful and everything we hoped thanks to my team. The venue doesn’t need much decorating because it speaks for itself. Our venue coordinator, Anna, was also wonderful.
Getting married at The Highland Loft
The Highland Loft comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at The Highland Loft
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Highland Loft — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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