The Stern Center
Wedding venue in Rock Island, Illinois
About The Stern Center
The Stern Center is a downtown Rock Island party and celebration venue with a Grand Ballroom and mezzanine. Its wedding package includes use of these spaces, bride and groom suites, tables and seating, lounge furniture, programmed lighting, setup and cleanup, linens, tableware, a champagne toast, catering staff, bartenders, and a fully stocked cash bar. The Ballroom seats up to 450 guests. The venue is a short walk from a Holiday Inn, a public parking garage, and other downtown amenities; tours are available by appointment.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 450 guests
- Pricing note
- Wedding package: $3,000 on Saturdays during peak season; $1,500 on Fridays and during the off season. The listed amounts are package prices; the source does not specify whether they are venue-rental-only fees.
- Setting
- Indoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Stern Center
- Website: sterncenter.biz
- Phone: (309) 314-3372
- Address: 1713 3rd Avenue
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