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The Olde Wicks Factory
4.9 ★★★★★ 181 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Highland, Illinois
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 400 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 225–400-guest events in reviews
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 618-651-6323
- Website oldewicksfactory.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“Then for cocktail hour, we moved into the Gatsby Room, which was full of 1920s charm and had the perfect vibe for mingling, photos, and signature drinks.”
“I thought we were going to have the most amazing wedding at Sugar Spring Ranch until that dream went up in smoke and we stumbled upon Olde Wicks!”
Amenities couples mention
“My husband is not from the area and needed a place to get ready, and the getting ready suites were perfect for the groomsman!”
“We had an outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour in the Gatsby Room and reception in the West Hall and our guests were in absolute awe of the beauty.”
“We had multiple positive interactions with their bartenders and other staff that proved they were all genuinely kind and supportive throughout.”
What couples say again and again
“It had always stuck with me, how much I absolutely loved every aspect of this beautiful building - as it captured so much of what I wanted for my wedding some day.”
“the venue also goes above and beyond and hosts a lot of community and vendor events which is so fun to attend as a bride who is looking for ideas or for vendors !”
“She knows the venue so well and does an incredible job making the day run smoothly and stress free :) Highly recommend using her if you book this venue!”
“We appreciated the regular communication leading up to our big day and Jennifer’s involvement the night of the rehearsal and day of the wedding to ensure everything ran smoothly.”
“Our guests are still talking about how stunning the venue was and how every space added something special to the experience.”
From the reviews
We had our wedding at The Olde Wicks Factory, and it was truly the most magical day of our lives. The venue exceeded every expectation — not just visually, but in how smoothly everything was handled from start to finish. The variety of spaces at the venue allowed us to create an unforgettable experience for our guests.
Recently got married here on 5/11/24 and we had the absolute BEST day. If I had to redo it all over again, I would choose Olde Wicks over and over again. Everything was absolutely perfect. Shannon and Jennifer went over and beyond to make sure our day went flawless.
WE LOVE WICKS! My husband and I got married in October 2025 at The Olde Wicks Factory and absolutely everything about our day was perfect! Wicks is a stunning venue and has so much character behind every door! We had about 225 guests and Jennifer & Shannon made sure everything went off without a hitch.
When searching for a beautiful wedding venue that was large enough to accommodate our guest list, I stumbled upon Old Wicks and I'm so thankful that I did! My husband and I were married there in May 2025, with a progressive wedding (Grand Hall, Gatsby Room, and Main Hall).
Getting married at The Olde Wicks Factory
The Olde Wicks Factory 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 Olde Wicks Factory
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Olde Wicks Factory — 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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