January and February are busy months for booking The Warehouse for weddings, reunions, fundraisers, and all sorts of celebrations. This is also where we hold our OnCue Consulting seminars, and Ken Goodman beautifully captured some details from our recent Whole Hog Extravaganza.
Exposed brick walls and duct work with touches of warm wood and lots of twinkling lights make the room feel festive and welcoming.
Showstopper. The table is designed with red ticking and solid tablecloths layered over black with a built-up display of natural wood, vintage items, and fresh flowers and greenery. An antique ladder, draped with tea-stained bunting, antlers, and greenery finished off this stunning display.
You can rent a huge variety of decorative items from our extensive prop room. Becky Streuter, our catering manager, has quite the eye for collecting unusual pieces that will elevate your event and make it extra special.
Fresh salads on display.
Cheeseboard with specialty selections and fresh fruit.
Serving trays made from slices of wood and whiskey barrel staves.
Smoked turkey sliders beautifully displayed on a cutting board, elevated by slices of wood.
The large-scale lighted signs are removed for events that might not have a barbecue theme.
Bulleit bottles repurposed as vases and shot glasses displayed in an upended wooden crate.
Libations station. The bar area is constructed of whiskey barrels topped with an old door.
Layers add interest. Burlap, wood slices, and fresh flowers in mason jars make simple, attractive centerpieces.
Beautiful breakfast display. Inventive use of heirlooms, antiques, and fresh flowers.
Vintage details. Cut glass plates, jadeite cake stands, and layered vintage linens.
Fresh flowers from Twig in the Murdale Shopping Center.
Call 618-684-8902 to schedule an appointment to see our event spaces and plan your party! We’ve gathered lots of ideas on our Pinterest page to help you plan a beautiful celebration.
Read more about The Warehouse, along with other Southern Illinois venues, in this informative post by the Makanda Inn.
Photos ©Ken Goodman.
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Hi!
My name is Christopher DeBoer and I am the President of the Student Bar Association at SIU School of Law. I am very interested in hosting a “semi-formal” event at The Warehouse this fall and would love to get some more information on the space, prices, availability, etc. Feel free to email me anytime!
Thanks!
Christopher DeBoer
I’m interested in renting the warehouse at 17th Street for August 3rd. I would like to know the rental cost and food prices for a party for my son who is a retiring commander from the pentagon. This party is to honor him and welcome him home! We plan on music and dancing. Please contact me with information regarding rental and food fees.
I was wanting to inquire about pricing for space rental and catering for a wedding in March.
Laurie Neef, our catering manager, will be in touch with you via email.
I was wanting to inquire about pricing for space rental for a wedding.
Test message from Jeff.
Hello, Linda~ you’ll hear from Laurie Neef, our catering manager, regarding our event center.
Thank you,
Amy Mills
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Hello, I am interested in hosting the Delta Zeta sororities semi formal event here at The Warehouse on Saturday, November 16th and I would love to get more information on prices! Looking forward for hearing from you!
I am interested in renting the warehouse January 25th for a school fundraiser and wondered about availability?
I forwarded your comment to our catering manager and she will contact you via email.
Hello! I am a wedding planner in Southern Illinois and I have a bride interested in more information about renting the Warehouse. First do you have 10/24/2020 open and second, can you send me pricing?
I am hoping to rent the warehouse for my son’s first birthday party on April 7th. If I could get additional info regarding prices, etc I would appreciate it.
We’ll email you! Thank you!
Hello! I would like to inquire about the prices to rent your event center for a wedding in the fall! Please let me know! Thank you
Hello trying to get a price for a small event
Looking to host a fundraising event in January. The email listed above does not deliver for becky@17bbq.com
Just need rental details, prices, food, etc….
Thanks,
Jen
Hi, Jen~
Becky retired in 2017! I’ll have Laurie Neef, our catering manager, contact you.
Thank you!
Interested in renting for a small birthday party in August 2025
Hi, Liz! We’ll email you!