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The Train Yard at The Venue, CU

Relax, get ready, and celebrate with your bridal party in a private suite designed for comfort and unforgettable moments. From hair and makeup to champagne toasts and photos in beautiful natural light, the Bridal Suite is your home away from home before you walk down the aisle.

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THE CHAMPAGNE SUITE

Bathroom with black vanity, white sink, mirror, and toilet against light gray walls.

Small bathroom with white toilet, glass shower door, and framed wall art on a light wall

Modern bathroom with black vanity, white countertop, glass shower, and toilet.

Stacked washer and dryer in a closet with dark gray doors, partially open.

Bright kitchen island with stainless sink, black faucet, and wooden tray with plant centerpiece

Modern living room with round dining table, framed wall art, TV, and green lounge chair

Bright bathroom with walk-in shower, black vanity, large mirror, and white walls

Snow-covered rooftop terrace with autumn trees and city buildings under a bright sun

Wooden dresser with gold decor and a small clock beneath abstract heart wall art

Bright bedroom with unmade white bed, dark window, wooden dresser, and black door.

Modern kitchen with black-and-white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and countertop coffee maker

Modern kitchen countertop with stovetop, hex tile backsplash, and wooden cutting boards on a white counter

Cutting board with a wedding sign on a kitchen counter beneath white cabinets

Bright bedroom with bed, nightstand, dresser, gray carpet, and window.

Bright modern kitchen with white cabinets, black appliances, and a large white island countertop

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless appliances, and a large island with sink and fruit centerpiece

Round dining table with four brown chairs in a modern room with framed wall art.

Small dining nook with a round wooden table, four chairs, patterned rug, and framed wall art.

Framed black-and-white city street photo on a white wall beside a window

Modern living room with tan leather sofa, two green chairs, coffee table, and open kitchen area

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THE DOCTORS QUARTERS

Small wooden table with a potted green plant and a cityscape book in a bright room

Cozy bedroom with a neatly made white bed, wicker headboard, and tall gray walls

Minimal bedroom with white bed, woven dresser, and dark door against gray walls

Modern bathroom with walk-in glass shower, toilet, and dark vanity with sink.

Modern bathroom with glass shower, toilet, dark vanity, and wood-look floor.

Modern bathroom with a glass shower, toilet, and dark vanity with sink.

Kitchen island with a wooden tray, gold vase, and white flowers beside a black faucet

Modern kitchen with white island, brown stools, and stainless steel appliances

Modern kitchen with white island, four wooden stools, stainless appliances, and light wood floors

Bright living room with tan sofa, blue chairs, coffee table, rug, and wall-mounted TV

Bright living room with brown sofa, blue chairs, coffee table, patterned rug, and small kitchen area.

Modern living room with brown sofa, blue chairs, coffee table, and open kitchen in the background

Bright living room with blue chairs, tan sofa, coffee table, and large windows letting in sunlight

Small bedroom with a white bed, blue throw, black closet doors, and a tall window with a dark shade.

Small bedroom with a neatly made white bed, blue throw, dark closet doors, and a window with dark blind.

Sunny street view from a window, with parked cars, autumn trees, and brick buildings under a blue sky

Tall young tree with yellow leaves in a street beside brick buildings and parked cars under a blue sky

Small bedroom with a made bed, white bedding, beige headboard, and an open doorway to a bathroom.

Modern kitchen with white island, wooden stools, stainless fridge, and high windows

Modern kitchen with white island, three wooden stools, and high ceilings

Bright living room with a tan sofa, blue chair, coffee table, lamp, rug, and large windows

Modern kitchen with white island, wooden stools, stainless appliances, and light wood floors

Small bedroom with a twin bed, blue accents, black closet doors, and a window with a dark shade.

Small bedroom with a white bed, navy throw, gray carpet, and black closet doors.

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Modern bedroom with a white bed, dark throw blanket, gray rug, and framed wall art by a window.

Small bedroom with a bed, ceiling fan, framed art, and tall window.

Bright bedroom with a made bed, white bedding, dark throw, and a nightstand by an open door.

Small beige bedroom with a wood bed, white bedding, gray rug, and bedside table lamp.

Small bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and framed wall art on beige walls.

Rooftops with autumn trees under a clear blue sky, seen from above in a neighborhood scene

Small dining area with round wooden table and four chairs beside a window

Bright living room with a blue sofa, round coffee table, and dining table by tall windows.

Wooden dresser beneath a narrow abstract wall hanging in a simple room.

Small bathroom with a toilet, towel rack, trash bin, and colorful wall art.

Modern bathroom with white towels, toilet, vanity sink, and black-framed mirror

Minimal bedroom with a wooden bed, gray carpet, black door, and light gray walls.

Bright bedroom with a bed, patterned runner, dresser, and open doorway to a bathroom

Bedroom with white bedding, green accent pillow, wooden dresser, and open bathroom door

Framed vinyl record and album art on a white wall beside a modern kitchen

Framed vinyl record display on a wall with album art and black record with orange label

Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dark lower cabinets, white upper cabinets, and light wood flooring

Blue couch in a modern living room with wall art, coffee table, and small dining area

Modern living room with blue sofa, round wooden coffee table, wall art, and dining area in the background

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Vintage Chicago and Panama Limited Illinois Central train poster with a red locomotive on a wall

Small bedroom with a neatly made bed, white bedding, blue throw, and a high window.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, black appliances, and stainless steel sink on a light wood floor

Modern kitchen with white and black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and light wood flooring

Modern living room with round wood table, chairs, sofa, rug, and tall window on gray walls

Cozy living room with tan leather sofa, white pillows, framed wall art, and a round wooden coffee table

Framed vintage map on a light gray wall, centered in the shot.

Hallway with framed wall art beside a doorway to a bathroom, gray walls, and wood flooring

Bright bedroom with a made white bed, blue pillows, gray rug, and open doorway to a bathroom.

Modern kitchen with stainless steel stove and microwave, white upper cabinets, black lower cabinets, and coffee maker.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, black counters, and a tiled backsplash

Round wooden table with four chairs in a bright modern lounge area with light wood floors.

Small living room with a brown leather sofa, round white table, chair, and tall window.

Brown leather sofa with two white pillows beneath two framed black-and-white wall prints

Modern living room with brown sofa, round coffee table, rug, wall art, and large window.

Modern living room with brown sofa, round wooden table, TV, and gray walls

Small modern bedroom with a single bed, gray carpet, and a tall window.

Small bedroom with a bed, side table, gray rug, and tall window.

Small bedroom with a white bed, tall window, gray walls, and wood dresser.

Bright bedroom with white bed, gray carpet, tall window, and light wood dresser beneath wall art

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Small gray bedroom with a white bed, wooden posts, and a high vaulted ceiling.

Small bedroom with a neatly made bed, white bedding, and a wooden nightstand.

A neatly made white bed in a simple bedroom with a wooden nightstand and gray carpet.

Framed painting of a couple holding an umbrella above a white tiled counter with an outlet and small bowl

Modern kitchen sink with white countertop, black faucet, dark cabinets, and a small wall painting

Modern kitchen with dark cabinets, white countertops, stainless appliances, and light wood flooring

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, black appliances, and light wood flooring

Modern kitchen with white island, wood stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lights

Small wooden table with two upholstered chairs on a light wood floor against a blank wall.

Living room wall with two framed black-and-white prints, a dark wood cabinet, and a TV on the left

Cozy living room with blue sofa, patterned rug, coffee table, wood console, and framed wall art.

Small cozy living room with blue sofa, patterned rug, coffee table, floor lamp, and ceiling fan.

Modern kitchen with white island, black appliances, gray walls, and stainless steel sink.

Small living room with blue sofa, patterned rug, coffee table, wall art, and ceiling fan.

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THE VARSITY THEATER

Sunny street corner with parked cars, a brick building, and autumn trees casting shadows.

Rustic wooden console table with a round mirror and white flowers in a minimalist hallway

Bright bedroom with white bed, blue bedding, gray walls, carpet, window, and closet doors

Framed black-and-white city street photo on a beige wall

Small bedroom with light wood bed, dresser, gray carpet, and a window with dark curtain.

Kitchen counter with black coffee maker, small black appliance, and white basket under white cabinets and tile backsplash

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, black stove, and white island with fruit bowl.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless appliances, and a large island with stools

Modern kitchen with stainless appliances, white cabinets, island sink, and wooden stools by a bright window

Modern bathroom with white vanity, toilet, and glass shower door on wood-look flooring

Three framed blue-and-white technical prints on a white wall in a hallway

Blue sofa beneath two framed prints on a beige wall with white pillows on either side

Bright living room with blue sofa, white armchair, wall-mounted TV, and large windows

Bright living room with blue sofa, wicker chairs, rug, coffee table, and large windows

Sunlit urban canal with a yellow tree, cars on the road, and buildings under a clear blue sky

Sunlit street view from a window, with yellow autumn trees and brick buildings across the road.

Bright bedroom with a white bed, red pillow, gray carpet, and a wooden dresser by the window.

Bright bedroom with a made white bed, red pillow, and gray carpet beside dark closet doors.

Bright bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, red pillow, and dresser by a sunny window.

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Our family-owned team brings over 50 years of combined experience to every event. From weddings and corporate galas to private celebrations, The Venue CU is a premier destination in downtown Champaign for a truly memorable occasion.

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Our family-owned team brings over 50 years of combined experience to every event. From weddings and corporate galas to private celebrations, The Venue CU is a premier destination in downtown Champaign for a truly memorable occasion.

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