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Ginny Karnats
The Woods is everything I could’ve dreamed of for the perfect wedding venue! The venue itself is stunning! Beautiful finishes throughout including the stunning chandeliers, elegant getting ready suites, and wonderful picture windows that let the most perfect golden hour light in as you say “I do”. The owners and staff are what really make this venue one of a kind! Koert and Sarah walked through planning our wedding with us with wonderful responses and recommendations! My husband and I are not from the area, so having them to lean on made planning an ease! Koert and Sarah truly treated us as family, they have the kindest hearts and warmest hospitality! Their recommended vendor list is incredible and I highly recommend using this resource when planning your event! The Woods is truly dedicated to making your day absolutely perfect, and we could not have imagined getting married without them!

Jenica Swaner
My husband and I can’t recommend The Woods Event Center enough! We knew from the very beginning of our conversations about marriage that The Woods was where we wanted to celebrate the start of our lives together. It is such a special place to us, and the owners have treated us like family from the moment we met them. When we first started dating, we would spend evenings playing trivia on the bar side of the venue. Of course, the thought, “If I marry this man, we could get married here,” crossed my mind a time or two. The longer we dated and the more time we spent at The Woods, the more certain we became that it was going to be the place. Being regulars there made the decision easy. In fact, we even booked the venue before the proposal because we knew we wanted a beautiful fall wedding there and didn’t want to miss out on our date! Koert and Sarah were so incredibly easy to work with. They always answered our questions and helped ease so much of my anxiety throughout the planning process. They know their vendor list inside and out, and it’s obvious that they truly care about what they do and the couples they serve. They want your day to be flawless, and their hard work and dedication to their clients shows in every detail. And they have the BEST staff! AJ was our bartender, and our guests absolutely loved her. Before the wedding, we came up with a special “bride” drink together, and it was a huge hit! I’m from Indiana, so a large portion of our guests traveled from out of state. They absolutely loved The Woods and thought it was beautiful. We still get compliments about our wedding to this day. My photographer was also from out of state, and Sarah and the staff made her feel so welcome. I felt incredibly well taken care of, as did my bridesmaids in the bridal suite, and I know my husband and his groomsmen felt the same way. Another thing that makes The Woods and its owners so special is their giving heart. We had leftovers after the wedding, as you would expect, and they made sure that a Christian children’s home just up the road was able to receive them. That gesture meant so much to us and is just another example of the kind of people they are. I could truly go on and on about this venue, the staff, and the owners. You simply can’t go wrong choosing The Woods Event Center for your wedding. When you choose this place, you aren’t just choosing a beautiful venue—you’re choosing to be cared for by two people who genuinely want to make a difference in the wedding industry and in the lives of the couples they serve. We will always be grateful for this venue and Koert and Sarah being a part of our forever! Their venue and them are very special to us! ❤️

Felicia Huisinga
Highly recommend this venue!!! Not only is it gorgeous- the owners Sarah and Koert are wonderful and will make sure all your needs are met. I had a June wedding at The Woods and it was absolutely stunning. Everything was green and blooming and truly captured the woodsy feel. We also snuck around back during our cocktail hour to take “golden hour” photos and the scenery was perfect. All of the workers were super friendly and truly seemed happy to be there serving our reception! The inside of the venue is just as beautiful as the outside- there was plenty of room for my 200 person reception. They have a Grooms room and Bridal suite that are very nice as well. We did not use them to get ready but it was still so nice to have a private area that me and my bridesmaids could touch up and use the restroom. We decided to rent out the Bar & Grill side of the venue as well and I am so glad we did! It was perfect for cocktail hour and we ended up moving to that side after our reception ended to keep the party going. I had asked Koert and Sarah about doing “Signature Drinks” and not only did they accommodate my request- they helped us make custom drinks that were the star of the show! Sarah also helped me figure out how much beer/wine/liquor to order which I appreciated. Side note- I planned my IL wedding and reception from Colorado. Their communication with me was always timely and professional. You will not regret booking at The Woods!

Kelly Jarman
So thankful to have been able to have our wedding at this beautiful venue! They were very easy to work with. Aside from the beautiful venue and scenery itself; their staff will treat you like family on your big day and anytime you see them after.
