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DELICIOUS BANQUET CUISINE

Expect the same remarkable culinary experience from Rockford's elite restaurant for small and large parties.

WEDDINGS WITH A FAMILY TOUCH

Creating remarkable memories is our top priority. Your wedding experience is more than an event to us, it's the start of your family. Our family is honored to host your special day.

ROCKFORD'S TOP WEDDING GUIDE

Planning your wedding shouldn't feel like a full-time job. After creating hundreds of experiences, we go beyond the venue and the food to guide our brides-to-be through a stress-free wedding celebration.

WHAT OUR COUPLES ARE SAYING

This team goes out of their way to make your day special and to make sure the wedding runs smoothly. I couldn’t have imagined being married anywhere else. Kim and her team take care of you like family.

 ~ Molly Ann ~

It is a lovely venue but it truly is the people who make all the difference. That means listening to all the details that the family wants, providing a nice venue and having delicious food and they did all of this and more. So do not hesitate to have your ceremony and reception here!!!
 
~ Tawnya Reynold ~
I cannot rave enough about this establishment. Everything was perfect for our big day, from the charger plates to the plated meal. The food, wine, and the atmosphere are perfect for a wedding. The wedding staff has a great working relationship with many vendors in the area and manages any "crisis" that arises so that you can focus on your celebration. I would highly recommend having your reception at Franchesco's Ristorante.
 
~ Brittany Smith ~
The absolute best wedding reception I have been to" is something I heard from A LOT of our guests... The staff set up everything and tore down everything and just let us enjoy our night with no worries whatsoever...that shows they really care and why Franchescos is the best place to have your special event. Thank you to Kim and the entire Franchescos staff!
 
~ Quinton Davies ~
Everything was amazing. The attention to all the details, food, decor, service and planning with Kim and her staff went perfect. The venue is picture perfect and elegant for celebrating your wedding. The food was sublime. Our wedding was big, it did not stop Franchescos from delivering hot perfectly cooked entrees to all our guests in a timely fashion.
 
~ Teresa Marikes ~

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The Franchesco's Venue

Our experienced wedding specialists are here to help you create a truly memorable day. We’ll walk you through the process from the start all the way through the finishing touches. Our personalized service will help you create a beautiful and memorable experience. Let us put all of the finishing touches into place and set the stage for the perfect wedding day.

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Klehm Arboretum Venue

Whether you are planning for 25 guests or 500, Klehm Arboretum is the perfect place to celebrate the start of your new life together. We offer a variety of beautiful indoor and outdoor settings to host your ceremony, reception and photography opportunities, all on our well maintained 155-acre campus of majestic trees and gardens. Make your special day truly memorable…at Klehm.

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Check Out Our Trusted Partners

WE HELP OUR COUPLES FIND AMAZING VENDORS

  • wedding photographer
    Photography & Videography
  • wedding florist
    Florists & Decor
  • wedding beauty
    Beauty & Salon
  • wedding dj
    Bands & DJ's
  • wedding cake
    Sweets & Treats
  • wedding hotel
    Hotels & Transportation
Contact Us to Learn More

PHOTOS FROM A FEW OF OUR WEDDINGS

MEET THE TEAM

KIM SALAMONE

Event Coordinator

Weddings are a big part of my life. I've been baking wedding cakes for local brides for the past 30 years. I get it, weddings can be pretty stressful, but I'm here to make it easy.I've helped plan weddings for all four of my daughters and hundreds of local brides who have shared trusted me to support their special day.

Phone815-229-0800 ext 3

Emailkim@franchescos.com

MICHELLE LAMAY

General Manager

I remember how it felt to plan for my own weddings as a busy professional before our family built the new banquet center. Now it's my job to make sure we're delivering a consistently remarkable experience to our wedding guests, whenever it's an on-site wedding at our restaurant, or an off-site wedding venue in the area. I work closely with our bridal parties, our vendor partners, and the culinary team at Franchescos to make everything run as smooth as possible.

Phone815-229-0800 ext 3

EmailMichelle@franchescos.com

LET'S MAKE YOUR DREAM WEDDING COME TRUE
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FRANCHESCO'S PHONE

815-229-0800

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FRANCHESCO'S ADDRESS

7128 Spring Creek Rd. Rockford, IL 61107

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FRANCHESCO'S SCHEDULE

Tuesday - Friday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday & Monday : Closed

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FRESCO PHONE

815-316-2256

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FRESCO ADDRESS

318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

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FRESCO SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM