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About The Forge
Based in Beloit, The Forge works with couples planning weddings throughout Rockford and Beloit, Belvidere, Illinois. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as 608 Social Venue, Ironworks Hotel Beloit. 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.
Hotels near The Forge
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Beloit, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Ironworks
- Hotel Goodwin
- Best Western
- Home2 Suites
- Hampton
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Beloit
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book The Forge through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Rockford
How much do wedding venues cost in Rockford?
Venue pricing in Rockford 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 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.
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
- 156 St Lawrence Ave, Beloit, WI 53511, USA
- Where
- Beloit · 17 miles north of central Rockford
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Florists
- In Rockford
- One of 29 wedding venues we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (815) 218-8106
- Website
- Visit site
Around Beloit
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 10 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 13 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Roscoe, South Beloit, Rockton
Distances are straight-line from The Forge; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Rockford.
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