We are not a wedding venue and we are not a catering company. We are a brewery that hosts weddings.
Affordable Wedding Reception
When we started Good News Brewing Company we didn’t focus on distributing beer to grocery stores and bars, we focused on creating a gathering place for people to share Good News. We love hosting events and have been honored to host many weddings, reunions, and even celebrations of life. Our motto from day one was, “We are not a restaurant, and we are not a bar. We are a brewery that serves wood-fired pizza.” If you have been to one of our breweries, you have seen how we keep everything simple, from the beers, to the menu, to the wooden tables. We believe a wedding should also be simple and affordable. We have been hosting weddings for several years, and we would love to host yours if you are looking for a fun, simple, and affordable venue.
Finally, An Affordable Wedding Reception for any budget
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FIND A DATE
Are you looking for an upfront and easy to book wedding venue? Are you tired of clicking “Contact Us” to see if your date is available and to find out the "investment" and confusing packages?
Skip the “Contact Us!” Checkout our calendar and see if your date is available. If it is booked, we are sorry and hope you can think of us for your rehearsal dinner. If it is available, Good News! Reserve your date now with a $100 deposit. This reservation simply blocks the date from other people taking your day. You have a 14 day money back guarantee to cancel your reservation if you don’t think we are a good fit or you find another venue. After you book, we will be in contact and send you a formal contract and invoice.
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FIND A CATERER
Are you looking for a fun and unique dinner option for your wedding? Do you want more than just the venue’s option of chicken and roast beef with mashed potatoes and green beans? Are you shocked when venues charge $125 and up for a meal? Are you wanting to save money and find your own caterer for your wedding? Good News! We are here to help. We are happy to cater your wedding if you want wood-fired pizza and salad, but that’s all you will get from us (remember that we are a brewery thing…). If you want something different, please feel free to find a caterer that fits your budget and uniqueness. If you want something else that goes really good with beer…may we suggest BBQ or Tacos? But then again, what doesn’t go with beer?
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FIND A PLANNER
The brewers are too busy making (well mostly drinking) beer to plan your wedding day. Besides, you probably don’t want us telling you when and what to do. We both want your wedding to go smoothly and we don’t want you stressing out on your big day, so we do require all couples to have a designated planner. Good News! You have some budget friendly options. Check with our event coordinator to see if she has recommendations or you can also have a friend or family member be the designated planner, but make sure they are bossy!
RESERVE YOUR DATE BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE
You have a 14 day money back guarantee to cancel your reservation. Once you reserve your date online, we will be in contact to figure out all of the details. Feel free to reach out to us for a self-guided tour and to answer your questions, but just like our picnic tables at the brewery, our wedding reservations are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE.
SORRY, WE NO LONGER HOST THE WEDDING CEREMONY AT THE BREWERY.
BUT GOOD NEWS!
WE ARE PARTNERING WITH PLEASANT HILL CHAPEL UP THE STREET. BOOK YOUR CEREMONY AT PLEASANT HILL AND RECEPTION AT GOOD NEWS AND SAVE $400
($200 AT EACH VENUE).
VISIT THE CHAPEL HERE
CHECK YOUR DATE FOR AVAILABILITY
If you see a red dot under the date and a time when you click the date, this means this date is open.
Pricing
Think of booking our venue as booking an AirBnB. There is seasonal pricing on different dates and there are a few rules and regulations to keep us all safe. Here is the pricing process:
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VENUE
April - October
Saturday: $3,500
Friday and Sunday: $3,000
Wednesday - Thursday: $2,000
Off Season
Saturday: $2,500
Sunday - Friday: $2,000
Venue Fee Details:
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5 hours of venue access
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Indoor tables and chairs for up to 125 people
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Outdoor picnic tables for up to 50 people
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Access to patio, stage, and roof-top deck
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Venue access from 5:30 - 10:30
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Good News Defiance is open to the public until 5:00
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Guests can arrive at 6:00
Venue Fee Does not include:
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Ceremony
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Wedding Planner
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Bar Package
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Catering
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Decorations
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Sound Equipment
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Event Insurance
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BAR
Forget the complex bar packages with different tiers of liquor. Remember we are a brewery and we hope you are here for the beer and not the cocktails. But we understand all of your guests might not like beer (we won’t hold it against them).
The One And Only Bar Package:
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$25/person + 20% Gratuity for 4 hours
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Good News House and Seasonal Beers
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Soda, Water, Tea, and Coffee
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Wine
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Judgement Tree Vodka cocktails (our friends make this)
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Bourbon cocktails
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If you want something else, please contact us.
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We do require a minimum charge of 100 guests for Friday and Saturday.
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CATERER
B.Y.O....C
Bring your own caterer or let us take care of it for you. Feel free to cater the wedding yourself with Walmart fried chicken and save a good chunk of money, contact one of our preferred caters, or find one on your own. We do charge a $100 cleaning fee if you use an outside catering company. Sorry to nickel and dime you like we said we weren’t going to do, but we know how these caterers leave the place and we have to clean up after them. Please note, the caterer must provide their own plates and serving utensils. We will provide kitchen space and a hot-box for them to store food.
The One And Only Pizza and Salad Catering Option:
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$17/person + 20% Gratuity
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Wood-Fired Pizza
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Good News House Salad
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Buffet Style
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Aluminum pizza plates
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Metal forks and knives
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Cleanup and busers included
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No minimum guest count
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PLANNER
The Wedding Planner:
$0 - ?
There are various budget-friendly options available to ensure your wedding reception runs like clockwork.
You can hire a professional wedding planner or you can consider designating a friend or family member as your wedding planner. However, it's crucial that the chosen individual possesses the organizational skills and assertiveness necessary to handle this role effectively.
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INSURANCE
“It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt”
~ Our Lawyer
Trust us when we say this, we don’t want anyone to pay for more insurance than they have to. Ask us about our liquor liability premiums for all of our locations. Nonetheless, we have to keep each other safe and know that we are renting our venue to people who are protected.
Good News! Event insurance doesn’t cost that much. We have some options for you or feel free to contact your provider and find your own. We will send you more information when you Reserve Your Date.
Range:
$250-$350
100 US dollars
WE CLEAN UP NICE
THE BREWERY
VIRTUAL TOUR
Self-Guided Tour Request
Still Undecided?
Maybe some free beer, pizza, and salad can help! We don't give tours, but we would love for you to come hang out with us and take a self-guided tour of our venue space during our regular business hours. We will even treat you to some beer, pizza, and salad so you can decide if our space is right for you. Click here for your self-guided tour coupon.
Good News Defiance Hours
Wednesday - Thursday
Friday - Saturday
Sunday
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
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How do we book the event?Please make your reservation online using our booking site. Click on the Reserve button to see a calendar to know if the date/time is available. Even if you contact us and say you want to reserve the date, you must pay your reservation fee and select your date using our online booking platform. Our reservations are first come first serve, so we suggest booking your reservation as soon as possible. Once you make the reservation, we will be in contact with your final payment options.
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What is the Semi-Private Party OptionWhen you book a party at any of our Good News locations, we will put you in an area that fits your party size and other customers may be sitting right next to your party. If you want some privacy, we will reserve the entire patio in O'Fallon or the front room in Defiance. Each of these can hold about 50 people and we will close the area to the general public. Note: +In Defiance the public may be walking through this room to go to the restrooms. We try to use close the section and have our other customers use the bathroom outside, but this is not possible on busy weekends. + We require a 30 person minimum buffet and bar for Semi-Private events as we have to close the entire section to the general public. This can be paid by the host or a hybrid approach, but either way $15/person for food and $20/person for bar = $1,050 minimum.
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What is the capacity of the brewery for events?Our brewery can accommodate up to 50 guests for small private events. We have both indoor and outdoor seating options to suit your preferences.
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Is there a rental fee for hosting events at the brewery?Yes, each event requires a rental fee to reserve the tables or party room . For most parties this is only $100 and for a semi-private event this is $200. For large private events (100+ people) such as weddings, class reunions, or large corporate events in Defiance there is a different fee.
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Can we bring our own decorations and personalize the space?Absolutely! You are welcome to bring your own decorations to personalize the space for your event. However, please check with us for any restrictions or timeline. BUT NO GLITTER!
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Do you offer catering services, or can we bring our own food or drink? What about desserts?For parties we offer wood-fired pizza and salad. We do not allow outside catering for parties 50 and under. You are NOT allowed to bring any outside alcohol to our event. You are allowed to bring your own desserts...if you share! 🎂
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Can we have live music or entertainment at our event?Yes, we allow live music and entertainment. Note, our other guests will also enjoy the music. We do not allow DJs for small events under 50 people.
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What if my guests don't like beer?We won't hold it against them, but we only serve beer and wine at all of our locations except Defiance and Augusta. We do not allow any outside alcohol at our locations.
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Is there a minimum age requirement for guests attending events at the brewery? Are there kids pricing?No, there is no minimum age. Pricing for kids: $10/child under 21 - Includes Non-Alcoholic Drinks and wood-fired pizza and salad if you select the Host Bar.
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Can we book a brewery tour as part of our event?Our main brewery is in Augusta and our brewers are only there during the weekday, so a brewery tour is not available.
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Is there a specific time limit for events at the brewery?The party time is set for 3 hours. Use our online reservation platform to schedule your date and time. Select the time you want and if you need more than 3 hours, let us know the details once you make your reservation.
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What is your cancellation policy for events?In the case of cancellation, you must give 7 days notice or your reservation fee is forfeited.
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What if my date is not available?If you go to the booking site and your date is not available this means another guest booked a party. Go ahead and send us a note and we might be able to squeeze you in as well, but no promises.
WEDDING REVIEWS
