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Amenities

The early 1900’s historic building, that was originally the United Autoworker’s Union, has been transformed into a 21st century luxury event space. Union offers multiple spaces to create the wedding, social gathering, or corporate event to suit your needs. With over 11,000 square feet of space, you will find that the flexibility of Union provides accommodations that will fit the vision of any wedding day. Check our availability to see if your preferred date is open!

  • 11,000 square feet of flexible interior space on the 2nd floor

  • Exclusive use of the venue for Ceremony + Reception

  • Walnut bistro chairs

  • Round and rectangular reception tables

  • 17-foot main bar with high top tables

  • Private Bridal Suite

  • Private Groom Suite

  • Private parking lot available to bride and groom’s immediate family or for handicap and elderly drivers

  • Ample public parking

  • Event manager on site

  • Elevator use for setup and teardown

  • Coat check (available for additional fee)

  • Room flip for ceremony + reception (available for additional fee)

Let’s take a tour.

A minimalist black and white logo featuring a stylized letter U formed by multiple parallel lines on a white circular background.
A bride and groom holding hands and walking outside a brick building labeled 'UNION EVENT SPACE.' The bride is smiling and wearing a lace wedding dress, while the groom is dressed in a suit with a floral tie and boutonniere. The photo is in black and white.

The Building

Located in the heart of downtown Rockford, Union features historical and architectural elements that merge past with present.

Empty wedding ceremony space with chairs arranged on both sides of an aisle, decorated with candles and flower petals, and a circular wedding arch with white drapes and feathers at the front, illuminated by natural light from tall windows.

The Space

With over 4,000 square feet, the large, open layout provides plenty of space for all your guests and a blank canvas for adding your personal style.

A man and woman dressed in wedding attire sharing a romantic moment in a modern, stylish bar with warm lighting and decorative flowers.

The Bar

Our 17 foot stone bar features custom made back bar shelving and high top tables for your cocktail hour.

A modern living room with green walls, a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and an area rug. In the background, there is a dining table with six chairs and a gallery wall of nine framed abstract sketches or drawings. The room features pendant lights and large windows with white curtains.
Modern dining and living area with large windows, white curtains, black chairs around a rectangular table, and colorful sofas with pillows, with gold pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.

Suites

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The building has two changing suites that both feature multiple seating areas, dedicated restrooms, sound systems and the most amazing natural light.

Floor Plans

  • Floor plan of an event space with multiple round tables and chairs, a stage or head table, entry doors, and some additional seating.

    Reception Layout

  • Floor plan of a room with multiple round and rectangular tables, a stage or designated area at the right side, two entrance doors at the bottom, and an open space at the bottom left corner.

    Reception Layout

  • Architectural floor plan of a room with multiple round tables, two rectangular areas with grid-like patterns, and multiple doors and entry points.

    Ceremony + Reception

  • Floor plan of a room with round tables and chairs, rectangular tables, and a small enclosed area with a door.

    Ceremony + Reception