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Essential Venue

Wedding venue in Edwardsville, Illinois

About Essential Venue

Essential Venue is an intimate private-event space in the Trace on the Parkway community in Edwardsville, suited to micro weddings and other small celebrations. Wedding bookings include the venue for the day, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; an outdoor ceremony in the courtyard and rooftop balcony photography are options subject to availability. The space accommodates up to 60 guests for a seated dinner or 80 for a standing cocktail-style reception. Couples may bring a caterer or family-prepared food, with a kitchenette prep area, refrigerator and sink available. Alcohol service can be arranged through a licensed caterer or through the venue's alcohol and bartender options; a kegerator is also available. Included furnishings and amenities include dining and cocktail tables, chairs, linens, charger plates, customizable uplighting, a mobile bar cart, Wi-Fi, sound, projection screens and a digital photo booth. Free guest parking is available at Trace on the Parkway in spaces not marked for residents. Nearby hotels are identified as Holiday Inn Express and TownePlace Suites, each about half a mile away.

The facts

Guests
Up to 80 guests
Price
$1,500
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Last updated
November 2026

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