The Barrel Room Wedding Experience

Join us for an exclusive look at our Barrel Room Wedding Experience! Whether you're newly engaged or refining the final details of your wedding, this event is designed to help you create an unforgettable day. This exclusive event offers a firsthand glimpse into our stunning venue and everything it has to offer, as well as a chance to connect one-on-one with some of Central Illinois's best vendors! You'll also have the chance to meet the Barrel Room Management Staff, and us ask your questions.

August 24th, 2025

• 11am-12:30pm: VIP Session

• 1:00pm General Admission session

• 2:00pm: Event ends

Here’s what makes this event truly special:
✨ Enjoy a more relaxed experience as we welcome guests in sessions to spread out the crowd
✨ Get inspired by a fully styled ceremony and reception setups while connecting with our trusted wedding experts
✨ Experience our Event Menu by tasting select appetizers, entrées, and desserts
✨ Sip on a crafted DESTIHL beer or beertail as you immerse yourself in the experience
✨ Take home a curated gift bag filled with exclusive promotions and surprises from our recommended vendors

✨ Special DESTIHL promotion available for those who book day of

VIP Experience: 

• Early access with additional time to explore and soak in every detail

• View our spaces & meet our recommended vendors 

• More appetizers, entrees, sides & desserts to taste from the Event Menu

• Complimentary drink from the bar, your choice of a specialty beertail or 12 oz beer.

• Fiancé bag filled with promos from the vendors 

• Entry into the VIP Door Raffle

• Keynote speaker to start the event

General Admission Experience:

• Access to the event to view our spaces & meet our recommended vendors 

• Complimentary drink from the bar, your choice of a specialty beertail or 12 oz beer.

• Fiancé bag filled with promos from the vendors 

• Opportunity to taste select apps, entrees & desserts from the Event Menu

Add-On Tickets:

• Beer Flight: $8

  • 4 DESTIHL Choice 4 oz taster glasses

• Macaron Flight (variety of 4 flavors): $12

  • Raspberry

  • Cookies and Cream

  • Salted Caramel

  • Vanilla Bean

Special Promotion

Couples that place their Barrel Room deposit (equal to $3,000 for a Friday or $3,500 for a Saturday) during the Barrel Room Wedding Experience will get to pick one of the following exclusive offerings. Offers are only good for those couples that place a deposit during the August 2025 Wedding Experience. 

 Private Menu Tasting for Two

A private tasting of menu items from our event menu! Includes a choice of 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 sides & 1 dessert. You can pay for additional guests to join the tasting, the cost per person depends on food selections. Excludes brisket.

Linen Napkin Upgrade

Upgrade to a premium color linen napkin at no additional cost to you

$250 Off Courtyard Rental

Receive $250 off the $1,000 Courtyard rental fee. If you decide to not use the Courtyard or can't due to weather, you forfeit the $250 off. It does not apply to any other rental fees or charges. 

Champagne Toast or Welcome Champagne for their guests

A complimentary glass of champagne for each guest at your wedding (21 and up). This can be upon their arrival as a welcome drink or a toast during speeches

Refund Policy: Ticket refunds are available up to 1 day prior to the event