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Thorton Distilling Company is a wedding venue located in Thornton, Illinois. We would be honored to host your big day here at Thornton Distilling Co. TDC is centrally located just a short drive south of Chicago. The rich history of our distillery dates back to 1857 when John Bielfeldt built the Bielfeldt Brewing Company here on the scenic banks of Thorn Creek.
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Located next to the largest forest preserve in the region, our building is the oldest standing brewery in Illinois and one of the oldest in the US. The building once housed Al Capone's largest bootlegging facility during prohibition and has survived through fires, floods, a tornado, and even a government raid during Prohibition in the 1920s. Thornton Distilling Co. has now been restored to its former glory with modern amenities. The space offers an industrial-chic style that is both timeless and elegant. Standing as a testament to Chicago's enduring spirit, this venue is proud to share both its history and unique experience with couples celebrating a new chapter of their lives together. There is plenty to both see and explore at Thornton Distilling Co. Light floods into nearly every room, illuminating the brick and steel structure with an ethereal glow.
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Couples who are seeking a truly outstanding and memorable venue are encouraged to reach out to discuss their wants and needs to find a solution that is tailor-fit to their wedding occasion.
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Thornton Distilling Company is a unique and highly recommended wedding venue known for its rich history and exceptional service. The event manager, Kim, has been praised for her responsiveness, helpfulness, and accommodating nature throughout the planning process. The venue offers a variety of dining options, from buffet to plated meals, with outstanding food quality and service. Guests have raved about the stunning atmosphere, delicious food, top-tier customer service, and overall unforgettable experience at Thornton Distilling Company, making it a perfect choice for couples seeking a memorable and charming wedding celebration.
Great Venue!
Our wedding planner Kim was incredibly accommodating from our first tour of the venue all the way through our wedding day. She was responsive to all of our emails, provided suggestions, helped us with our rehearsal at the venue and throughout the entire wedding night.
Bartenders and staff were great to our guests, and did not hesitate to provide anything we needed. The food was great and none of our 142 guests ever had to wait long for a drink.
We plan to come back and visit because we love the venue so much. Thanks again Thornton!
Perfect Wedding Day!
Luckily the next day Kim the event manager was available to discuss the various options the distillery had to offer. Kim was truly one of the most informative, timely, and friendly event planners I had the pleasure with working with. She will work with you to stay within budget and isn’t pushy by any means. Everything they offer from buffet, family style, and plated meals are straightforward.
With that said, We ended up opting for the full buyout to have the private and intimate wedding of our dreams. Thornton Distilling Company delivered that with flying colors! From the initial meeting with Kim, sitting down with her and the Chef to get feedback regarding our tasting, to day of. In fact all the staff I’ve come in contact with at the distillery are wonderful, accommodating, and top tier customer service. Special shout out to Trevor the restaurant manager and his exceptional fashion choices!
The food/drinks in both the restaurant and the catering division are what you’d expect in a high end gastropub in the city, the attention to detail and the outstanding combination of flavors will leave you and your guests stunned! I can confidently say I’ve never had better food/experience at a wedding and I’ve been to a lot of them.
Overall, the founders Andrew and Jake have saved this beautiful building from disrepair along with their wonderful staff to create an unforgettable event space. If you’re looking to have a wedding that’s more of an experience for everyone in attendance then look no further. My husband and I can look back on our wedding day and sincerely say it was perfect and Thornton played a huge role in that!
My wedding was 4/27/24
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