The Venue CU
Wedding venue in Champaign, Illinois
About The Venue CU
The Venue CU is a family‑owned historic venue in downtown Champaign offering over 10,000 sq ft of restored industrial‑luxury space. It features the Varsity Ballroom (≈300 guests dinner, up to 400 auditorium) and the Main Street Lounge (≈100 guests), a dedicated Bridal Suite and Groom's Room, on‑site Flats with six loft‑style rentals, flexible vendor policy, adjacent parking, and historic details such as original 1898 tiles and 1906 tin ceilings.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 400 guests
- Price
- $10,000–$15,000
- Pricing note
- Wedding‑day rentals range from $10,000 to $15,000; overnight accommodations $150–$300 per night.
- Setting
- Indoor
- Kind of place
- Industrial · Banquet hall
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach The Venue CU
- Website: thevenuecu.com
- Phone: (217) 419-7964
- Address: 51 Main Street
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