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December 2025 by Allison Herman
We originally booked Carmon’s in 2023 with its previous ownership. Once we found out about CRS taking over and got a chance to meet with Britney and team our minds were put at ease. This team worked closely with us throughout our wedding process to make sure our day was everything we wanted and more.
Britney was absolutely fabulous to work with and collaborated with both us and our wedding planner on executing all of the details of our day. Every question we had she was able to answer or offer solutions. Her kind demeanor made us feel so calm on our wedding weekend. We knew we were well taken care of.
The food and bar were also excellent! We were the first group to do a full service wedding with the new CRS crew, and they did a great job. Our guests really liked the food and enjoyed the bar which included specialty cocktails. They even worked with us to execute a special toast to honor a loved one.
We are so thankful for the whole team who helped make our day so wonderful. These memories we made will last a lifetime.
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November 2025 by Clarissa Exler
We had a short engagement, and the team at Carmon’s made the quick turnaround so manageable. They were incredibly accommodating, professional, and organized throughout the entire process. It’s clear they genuinely care about making your day exactly what you want it to be.
From the initial meeting to the food tasting and all the planning sessions in between, everything was so helpful and well thought out. Michael and his team are extremely knowledgeable and made each step feel seamless.
One of the best parts of going with Carmon's was being assigned a wedding coordinator. I didn’t even realize how much I needed one until I worked with Britney - she was fantastic. As someone who wasn't entirely sure how best to plan the flow of my wedding and reception, her guidance made decision-making incredibly easy and stress-free. Having a point of contact on the day-of for all my vendors also made the day much more relaxed for me.
Carmon’s truly goes above and beyond and is exceptionally service-oriented. I’m so glad we chose this venue for our wedding and cannot recommend them enough!
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October 2025 by Stephanie Dean
Carmon’s is absolutely FANTASTIC! 8.30.25
We used Carmon’s for both our ceremony and reception. We had originally booked with the previous owner, but soon after there was an unexpected change in ownership. CRS Hospitality took over Carmon’s and honored all existing bookings. Michael quickly reached out to Kyle and me, reassuring us that everything would go smoothly and that CRS would ensure we had a wonderful day.
Britney was fantastic at our rehearsal, even giving pointers to the groomsmen on how to place their hands. She made the rehearsal run smoothly, even when there were a few bumps along the way.
Throughout the entire wedding process, Michael and later Britney (the new wedding coordinator) made sure to answer all our questions, ideas, and plans quickly. After some problems with our originally booked caterer, we switched to the Carmon’s catering team. The tasting was amazing, and as an out-of-state couple, Michael and Britney accommodated the times we were in town. On the wedding day, the food was even better than at the tasting.
The day itself was absolutely perfect. Britney was there every step of the way and made sure to handle anything that came up. She was truly fantastic, and I don’t know what we would have done without her.
Kyle and I both worked in the wedding industry, so we held Carmon’s to a very high standard when it came to our big day—and they exceeded every expectation. I will continue to rave about Carmon’s, and if anyone is looking for a venue that can truly do it all, I highly recommend them!
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September 2025 by Stephanie Bibel
Carmon’s is absolutely FANTASTIC! 8.30.25
We used Carmon’s for both our ceremony and reception. We had originally booked with the previous owner, but soon after there was an unexpected change in ownership. CRS Hospitality took over Carmon’s and honored all existing bookings. Michael quickly reached out to Kyle and me, reassuring us that everything would go smoothly and that CRS would ensure we had a wonderful day.
Britney was fantastic at our rehearsal, even giving pointers to the groomsmen on how to place their hands. She made the rehearsal run smoothly, even when there were a few bumps along the way.
Throughout the entire wedding process, Michael and later Britney (the new wedding coordinator) made sure to answer all our questions, ideas, and plans quickly. After some problems with our originally booked caterer, we switched to the Carmon’s catering team. The tasting was amazing, and as an out-of-state couple, Michael and Britney accommodated the times we were in town. On the wedding day, the food was even better than at the tasting.
The day itself was absolutely perfect. Britney was there every step of the way and made sure to handle anything that came up. She was truly fantastic, and I don’t know what we would have done without her.
Kyle and I both worked in the wedding industry, so we held Carmon’s to a very high standard when it came to our big day—and they exceeded every expectation. I will continue to rave about Carmon’s, and if anyone is looking for a venue that can truly do it all, I highly recommend them!
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September 2025 by Kaitlin Baumgartner
Carmon's is an absolutely beautiful event space! We had our wedding here, and everything was amazing! The space is large enough to accommodate a big guest list, but still intimate enough for great pictures and easy conversations during cocktail hour. The space is beautiful, has a great wide open industrial vibe, with beautiful lighting, exposed brick, and gorgeous tables/decor! The event coordinator Britney is extremely responsive, responsible, and easy to work with! She did an absolutely phenomenal job as a day of coordinator for our wedding, everything ran extremely smooth.
The building is under new management from CRS Hospitality, and we had a wonderful experience with them for our wedding! We had booked under the previous management, and CRS has been so much better to work with! They've updated so many things, including a huge new bar, new catering, in-house coordination, and importantly a very responsive and reliable team running the show! HIGHLY recommend!!
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September 2025 by Dylan Herridge
Sadly due to bankruptcy we lost our large deposit.
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July 2025 by colleen williams
Had beautiful wedding there
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June 2025 by Meredith Johnson-Monfort
Such a beautiful venue and Britney was incredible!!!!
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May 2025 by Ronny Olvera
Lost our full deposit to Hans, we were told by the law firm that new ownership would reach out to make things right and honor contracts, had to find a new place. Luckily, The Refinery fit us right in. I hope new ownership is transparent for other couples as this place was number 1 for us.
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April 2025 by Nika Lucks
Great spot! We did an early birthday celebration and wine tasting fundraiser. We had a wonderful time.
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December 2024 by Cooking Naturally
This is beautiful space for a wedding or a big event.
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June 2024 by Erin Hasty
We had our wedding at Carmon’s June 2024 and it was absolutely incredible. The space is amazing, the staff is knowledgeable and helpful, the location is so close to downtown Champaign. I would highly recommend Carmon’s for your next event!
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May 2024 by Travis Claver
Nice place. Great re use of an old train depot!
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April 2024 by Joyce Mcdaniel
Very nice and nice folks
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November 2023 by Roger Look
Good stop
