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About Franchesco's Ristorante
Based in Rockford, Franchesco's Ristorante works with couples planning weddings throughout Rockford and Beloit, Belvidere, Illinois. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including UMB Bank Pavilion and The Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Rockford
How much does wedding catering cost in Rockford?
Catering in Rockford typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Rockford?
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.
Wedding venues near Franchesco's Ristorante
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| UMB Bank Pavilion | 0.7 mi |
| The Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club | 2.4 mi |
| Tebala Event Center | 3.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Franchesco's Ristorante to each venue listed on Lazo.
Rockford weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° | 14° | 14% | 4:05 PM | 4:49 PM |
| Feb | 33° | 18° | 15% | 4:49 PM | 5:28 PM |
| Mar | 46° | 28° | 17% | 6:25 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 38° | 24% | 7:00 PM | 7:37 PM |
| May | 71° | 50° | 25% | 7:30 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 60° | 26% | 7:52 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 64° | 19% | 7:49 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 62° | 20% | 7:18 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 54° | 18% | 6:28 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 42° | 17% | 5:36 PM | 6:14 PM |
| Nov | 47° | 30° | 17% | 3:52 PM | 4:34 PM |
| Dec | 34° | 20° | 15% | 3:39 PM | 4:24 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Rockford Gtr Rockford Airport (4.8 mi from Rockford). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Rockford.
Getting to Rockford
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport | 5 mi | 5 min |
| MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field | 62 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 63 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 78 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 80 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 229 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| St. Louis | 258 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Rockford; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 7128 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
- Where
- Rockford · 5 miles northeast of central Rockford
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Rockford
- One of 21 wedding caterers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (815) 229-0800
- Website
- Visit site
Around Rockford
- Nearest venue
- UMB Bank Pavilion, 0.7 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 11 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 16 within 10
- Communities served
- Loves Park, Cherry Valley, Machesney Park, Belvidere
Distances are straight-line from Franchesco's Ristorante; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Rockford.
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