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About The Olde Wicks Factory
The Olde Wicks Factory brings venue services to weddings across Edwardsville and Alton, Illinois, working from Highland. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Schwarz Barn, Ravenly Events & Venue. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near The Olde Wicks Factory
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Highland, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Baymont Highland
- Innkeeper Motel
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Edwardsville
How much do wedding venues cost in Edwardsville?
Venue pricing in Edwardsville spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Edwardsville?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Edwardsville weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are January, February, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40° | 24° | 14% | 4:22 PM | 5:02 PM |
| Feb | 46° | 28° | 16% | 5:00 PM | 5:37 PM |
| Mar | 56° | 36° | 21% | 6:31 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Apr | 68° | 46° | 24% | 7:01 PM | 7:37 PM |
| May | 77° | 56° | 28% | 7:27 PM | 8:05 PM |
| Jun | 86° | 65° | 22% | 7:46 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 89° | 69° | 19% | 7:45 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 66° | 16% | 7:17 PM | 7:54 PM |
| Sep | 81° | 57° | 14% | 6:32 PM | 7:08 PM |
| Oct | 69° | 46° | 17% | 5:45 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Nov | 55° | 36° | 18% | 4:07 PM | 4:46 PM |
| Dec | 44° | 29° | 17% | 3:57 PM | 4:39 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Cahokia St Louis Airport (17.7 mi from Edwardsville). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Edwardsville.
Getting to Edwardsville
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BLV Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport | 19 mi | 30 min |
| STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| SPI Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport | 75 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 16 mi | 20 min |
| Indianapolis | 216 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
| Louisville | 232 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Chicago | 247 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Edwardsville; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1100 5th St, Highland, IL 62249, USA
- Where
- Highland · 17 miles east of central Edwardsville
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Caterers
- In Edwardsville
- One of 21 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (618) 651-6323
- Website
- Visit site
Around Highland
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- St Jacob
Distances are straight-line from The Olde Wicks Factory; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Edwardsville.
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