20 Gorgeous Garden Wedding Venues in Illinois
For many couples searching for a place to get married, sites that showcase Mother Nature are often at the top of their list. And if they offer something extra—like a historic mansion, spacious greenhouse, chapel, or gazebo—they're even more desirable. If you're looking for a place that takes you beyond flowers and foliage, check out these fabulous Illinois garden wedding venues.
NORTH CHICAGO SUBURBS
NORTH CHICAGO SUBURBS
Wandering Tree Estate
North Barrington, Illinois
Fab Features: serene and secluded estate with multiple verdant garden spaces • picturesque reflecting lake, rock waterfall, and blooming flowerbeds • perfect for elopements and small weddings up to 50 guests.
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

Loyola at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens
Vernon Hills, Illinois
Fab Features: early 1900s mansion designed in the classic Italiante style encompassed by 50 acres of manicured lawns • the interior impresses with gorgeous antiques, paintings, tapestries and sculptures • elegant celebrations in the year-round pavilion or poolside next to the lush gardens
Price: $ • $$

The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy
Lake Forest, IL
Fab Features: Italianate mansion with expansive manicured grounds • the elegant Garden Room boasts a marble fountain and floor-to-ceiling arched windows that bring the outside in • elegant outdoor ceremonies with a dramatic stone perdoga and reflecting pool backdrop
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$

Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe, Illinois
Fab Features: stunning 385-acre garden situated on 9 islands surrounded by lakes • romantic celebrations in the English Walled Garden or the canopied McGinley Pavilion overlooking Evening Island • endless photo-ops thanks to flower-bordered paths, treelined walkways, water features, quaint bridges and world-renowned horticultural displays
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$

The Grove Redfield Estate
Glenview, Illinois
Fab Feature: historic 1929 home is nestled on 150 acres • distinctive Prairie-style architecture surrounded by landscaped gardens • exchange vows beneath a wooden gazebo, under the shade of mature trees, or in the outdoor covered pavilion with a grand fireplace
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

DOWNTOWN CHICAGO
DOWNTOWN CHICAGO
Zhou B Secret Garden
Chicago, IL
Fab Features: ultra-romantic, secluded garden nestled beside the Zhou B Art Center • a stamped concrete patio is hemmed by verdant lawn, modern sculptures, a koi pond, and cascading greenery • say "I do" beneath the arms of a weeping willow as the sun filters through the mature trees
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

The Ivy Room
Chicago, IL
Fab Features: an urban garden oasis just 2 blocks from Magnificent Mile • courtyard ceremonies are backed by the classic brick façade, which boasts stacked multipaned windows and lush ivy that winds its way up the wall • the elegant interior is outfitted with French doors, gleaming wood floors, and pretty Juliet balconies which overlook the gardens below
Catering: In-housePrice: $$

Garfield Park Conservatory
Chicago, Illinois
Fab Features: one of the nations largest and stunning conservatories nestled on 10 acres of outdoor gardens • exchange vows in the multi-room greenhouse with a skylit ceiling surrounded by exotic plants • al fresco celebrations on the Bluestone Patio
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

Chicago History Museum
Chicago, Illinois
Fab Features: Georgian-style Chicago Room with views of Lincoln Park and city skyline • the interior is designed with a high, coffered ceiling and backlit cases displaying gorgeous stained-glass panels • al fresco or tented celebrations on the Uihlein Plaza
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

WEST CHICAGO
WEST CHICAGO
Chapel in the Pines Weddings and Banquet Center
Sycamore, Illinois
Fab Features: private 7-acre country estate • variety of event spaces from the beautiful white Victorian Wedding Chapel to the charming gazebo • the full-service venue covers every detail from a simple elopement to a grand reception for up to 150
Price: $ • $$

Danada House
Wheaton, Illinois
Fab Features: historic white brick country estate home set in the heart of the Danada Forest Reserve • al fresco events shine among the blooms, carefully manicured lawn, brick walkways, and bubbling fountains • walls of windows in the all-season room frame views of the wooded grounds
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $

SOUTH/SOUTHWEST CHICAGO
SOUTH/SOUTHWEST CHICAGO
Barber & Oberwortmann Horticultural Center
Joliet, Illinois
Fab Features: expansive venue tucked between the Bird Haven Greenhouse and the 630-acre Pilcher Park • Italian Renaissance-style greenhouse is enhanced with spectacular floral shows and seasonal motifs from fall through spring • exquisite formal gardens are a dreamy setting for al fresco events
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Silver Lake Country Club
Orland Park, IL
Fab Features: Style: family-owned country club with meticulously maintained grounds that showcase the area’s natural beauty with lush greenery and colorful flowers • say "I do" next to a dreamy lake with a fountain or within an exquisite garden • then, move to an airy banquet room with views of the surrounding golf greens and gardens
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Jacob Henry Mansion Estate
Joliet, Illinois
Fab Features: 1873 home with distinctive Renaissance Revival architecture • the on-site church impresses with 3 towering stained-glass windows, turn-of-the-century woodwork, and a 2,000-pipe organ • al fresco celebrations in the expansive garden and manicured lawn
Catering: In-housePrice: $

NORTHWEST/ROCKFORD
NORTHWEST/ROCKFORD
Midway Village Museum
Rockford, Illinois
Fab Features: unique turn-of-the-century elements like a blacksmith’s shop, a schoolhouse, a fire station, a church, and a barbershop • romantic ceremonies in the Moonlight Garden or the rustic 1905 barn • al fresco celebrations and outdoor games on the expansive lawn
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

Storybook Gardens
Rochelle, Illinois
Fab Features: serene 8-acre estate with a sparkling pond, winding creek, draping willows, and antique bridges • start-to-finish planning assistance and complete event design • secluded country vibes less than an hour from Chicago
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Anderson Japanese Gardens
Rockford, Illinois
Fab Features: expertly manicured gardens spanning 12 acres • stunning photo ops among pagodas, stone lanterns, waterfalls, arbors and bridges • intimate celebrations in the open-air pavilion
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Garden Grove Event Center
Carbondale, Illinois
Fab Features: lovely full-service venue in the heart of Southern Illinois with secluded, natural vibes • the landscaped Wedding Garden boasts a pergola, pond, and fountain for the ceremony, and a tucked away garden with ornate fencing perfect for photos • receptions in the elegant indoor Loft or in the airy, al fresco Courtyard pavilion
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Pine Manor Estate
Carbondale, Illinois
Fab Features: luxurious lakeside B&B • the gardens provide a tranquil ambiance for weddings thanks to bubbling fountains and twinkle lights strung in the trees • the grounds boast 6 guest houses, a farmhouse, orchards, and woodland
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$

**BONUS VENUE**
**BONUS VENUE**
We couldn't leave out this Northern Indiana stunner located just an hour outside of Chicago!
Friendship Botanic Gardens
Michigan City, IN
Fab Features: stunning outdoor venue set on 100 acres of lush gardens and forest • variety of ceremony locations from the woodland meadow to the Rose garden to the Gazebo Island • stunning receptions in the open-air pavilion overlooking Lake Lucerne
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$

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