Located in downtown Batavia, Illinois, our 16,000 square foot space is home to an award-winning gallery, and a secondary event space that is available to host your wedding, engagement party, bridal/wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, or anniversary celebration.
YOUR WEDDING SHOULD BE A WORK OF ART
A wedding at Water Street Studios is for couples who appreciate a unique blend of history and modernity. They might be drawn by the unconventional charm of exposed limestone walls, high ceilings, a vibrant art gallery backdrop, and the character that comes with a historic, loft-style, and industrial space. They likely see their wedding as a reflection of their personalities—distinctive, elegant, and maybe a bit edgy. They're not afraid to break away from traditional norms and want a venue that tells a story while providing a canvas for their own unique love story. Overall, they're seeking a setting that's as special and one-of-a-kind as their commitment to each other.
When you host your wedding at Water Street Studios you are supporting a greater cause to champion art and culture that inspires, educates, provokes, heals, and unifies. We work to provide artistic opportunities for those who may not have access to them and to spread awareness of all the ways art enhances lives.
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THE EVENT SPACES
Water Street Studios offers two distinct event spaces for your extraordinary wedding. Our versatile space can be designed in a way that brings your unique vision to life for your ceremony and reception or other wedding-related event.
A ceremony in The Gallery and reception in The Dock
A ceremony in The Dock and cocktail-style reception in The Gallery
If your ceremony is offsite, enjoy a cocktail reception in The Gallery or a seated reception in The Dock
Book one event space or both. The choice is yours!
THE DEMPSEY FAMILY GALLERY
The Dempsey Family Gallery provides a one-of-a-kind setting for your unforgettable wedding. Upon entering the Gallery your guests will be greeted by high ceilings, wood floors, and beautifully curated art spotlighted on the original limestone and modern white walls of a historic, loft-style space.
Features:
1,719 sf
Ceremony and Reception Capacity: approximately 75 cocktail reception-style, 50 seated
Vibrant art from local and national artists that rotates monthly
Original limestone walls and wood columns juxtaposed with modern white walls
Spotlights and hanging light fixtures
Hardwood floors
THE DOCK
The Dock provides a distinctive industrial backdrop that may be appreciated for its historical merit or totally transformed into absolute elegance with custom draping and lighting treatments illuminating the space. Upon entering The Dock, your guests will be greeted by the timeless grandeur of an industrial space featuring a soaring high ceiling with steel frame beams, polished concrete floors, and original freight doors. Customizable uplighting on the original limestone wall adds a touch of warmth and personalization to the space.
Features:
1,987 sf
Capacity: approximately 150 cocktail reception, 100 seated
Original limestone walls and industrial structures
High Steel Frame Ceiling
Customizable lighting
AMENITIES:
A venue coordinator to assist with floor plan layouts, day-of wedding timeline, set-up and teardown details in advance of your special day.
Choice of wedding vendors from our preferred vendor list or choose your own
Onsite event management team on the day-of wedding
Access to the event space for the ceremony rehearsal the day before wedding day (1.5 hrs)
Access to the gallery for engagement photography
Exclusive use of the Gallery and/or The Dock on wedding day
Use of KCC gallery to personalize with a photo station, charcuterie table, and other ideas
Viewing of stunning art surrounding the Gallery as a unique backdrop to be enjoyed by all
8’ banquet tables (5), Chairs (50), high-tops (10)
Custom-built, lighted, mobile bar
Customizable uplighting (The Dock)
Spotlights (Gallery)
Flat-screen TV (Gallery)
Projector and screen (Gallery)
Speaker system, bluetooth enabled (Gallery)
Microphone (1)
Accessible ADA-compliant chair lift (Gallery)
Coat racks with 25 hangers
Wi-Fi
Food trucks allowed
Optional: full wedding day coordination (additional fee)
PRICING
*All pricing includes access to the areas for up to 12 hours, including set up and clean up. Rates are subject to change.
THE DEMPSEY FAMILY GALLERY & THE DOCK
Friday / Saturday / Sunday: $6,000
Holiday Weekend: $7,000
Non-Peak Season (December- March): $5,000
THE DEMPSEY FAMILY & KCC GALLERY
Friday / Saturday / Sunday: $3,000
Holiday Weekend: $4,000
Non-Peak Season (December- March): $2,500
THE DOCK
Friday / Saturday / Sunday: $4,000
Holiday Weekend: $5,000
Non-Peak Season (December- March): $3,500
We would love to meet you and learn about your wedding vision. We are available Monday through Friday to answer any questions about our venue, amenities, and service.
Come in for a private tour and envision your unforgettable wedding in our historic art gallery and industrial event space.
Interested in taking the next step? Please fill out the inquiry form below. A staff member will be in touch to schedule a tour.