Intimate Romance: 19 Illinois Venues for Your Micro Wedding Celebration
If your dream wedding involves a small guest list and intimate vibes, Illinois has an abundance of sweet spots for your micro celebration. Whether you're picturing a vibrant and modern space, a romantically rustic setting, or a lush wooded escape, we’ve got you covered. With options spanning Chicago, the suburbs, and the southern half of the state, you’re bound to find the perfect place in this curated list below!
CHICAGO
CHICAGO
Celeste
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Details
Craft Cocktails
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: a cool, historic restaurant with a modern twist • the greenhouse-like interior affords marble wraparound bars, exposed brick, and coffered ceilings hung with vintage light fixtures • their cocktail program is one of the best in the city, with a focus on fresh ingredients and small-batch spirits
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Botánico
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Industrial Garden
Unique Space
Fab Features: stylish and secluded venue with the feel of a jungly, rooftop garden • enjoy the innovative restaurant menus • celebrate surrounded by rich wood-paneled walls and overflowing lush greenery
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Firehouse Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Secret Garden Feel
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: restored turn-of-the-century firehouse • the walls are lined with crisp white subway tile and rich wood elements, and a restored silver tin ceiling • exchange vows on a stone wedding platform set against a backdrop of beautiful trees and flowers
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Lytle House
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Industrial-Chic
Modern Gardens
Elopements
Fab Features: a vibrant and modern space with an indoor/outdoor flow • say ‘I do’ in the industrial-chic space • treat your guests to fun food truck catering in the connecting tree-lined courtyard
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
NORTH CHICAGO SUBURBS
NORTH CHICAGO SUBURBS
The Grove Redfield Estate
Glenview, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
National Historic Landmark
Lush Gardens
Panoramic Views
Fab Features: 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: $ • $$
Barrington's White House
Barrington, IL
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Historic Mansion
Elopements
Fab Features: elegant historic mansion that's entirely yours on the wedding day • the expert event staff offer creative and flexible options for events of all sizes • impeccably appointed interiors include luxe dressing suites, gorgeous period detailing, a Grand Piano, and more
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Wandering Tree Estate
North Barrington, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Intimate Setting
Panoramic Views
Botanical Gardens
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: $ • $$
WEST CHICAGO SUBURBS
WEST CHICAGO SUBURBS
Oak Park Conservatory
Oak Park, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Lush Garden
Tropical Birds
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: stunning ceremonies in the greenery and flower-filled glass Conservatory • receptions in the Rubinstein Room, which opens onto a beautiful bluestone patio • amazing photo ops thanks to Mediterranean, tropical, and desert gardens, plus the enchanting addition of a koi fish pond and tropical birds
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $
The Lytle Auditorium
Downers Grove, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Industrial-Chic
Intentionally Designed
Elopements
Fab Features: an intentionally designed and minimalist venue • celebrate in the industrial space adorned with striking greenery • celebrate amongst high ceilings, natural materials and flooded with daylight
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Pleasant Home
Oak Park, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Non-Profit
Unique Details
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: a turn-of-the-century gem designed by renowned architect George Washington Maher • prep for your special day in the two opulent upstairs suites • enjoy the entire first floor and expansive wraparound porch that are yours for the day
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
SOUTH / SOUTHWEST CHICAGO SUBURBS
SOUTH / SOUTHWEST CHICAGO SUBURBS
The Lodge at Katherine Legge Memorial Park
Hinsdale, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Lovely Landscaping
Historic Details
Secluded Setting
Fab Features: a historic lodge surrounded by 52 beautiful acres of parkland • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony under the cover of towering pines • celebrate in the elegant second floor ballroom
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $
Barber & Oberwortmann Horticultural Center
New Lenox, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Gorgeous Greenhouse
All-Inclusive
Non-Profit
Fab Features: expansive venue tucked between the Bird Haven Greenhouse and the 630-acre Pilcher Park • Italian Renaissance-style greenhouse is enhanced with spectacular floral shows and seasonal motifs from fall through spring • exquisite formal gardens are a dreamy setting for al fresco events
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
NORTHWEST ILLINOIS / ROCKFORD
NORTHWEST ILLINOIS / ROCKFORD
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Rockford, IL
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Lush Grounds
Elopements
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: $ • $$
The Twisted Tulip
Machesney Park, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Modern-Rustic
Inclusive Packages
Lovely Landscaping
Fab Features: versatile event space with modern rustic vibes • al fresco ceremonies in the manicured grounds followed by receptions inside that can be customized to fit your style • packages includes access to a large inventory of gorgeous rental decor, and offer services like day of coordination, centerpiece design, floral services, full service planning and more!
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
CENTRAL ILLINOIS / PEORIA
CENTRAL ILLINOIS / PEORIA
Camp Wokanda
Chillicothe, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Picturesque Setting
Late Night Celebrations
Charming Cabins
Fab Features: a serene escape set on Davis Lake and surrounded by 300 acres of woodland • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony in the lush and natural setting • make this beautiful campground yours for the weekend as your entire guest list can be accommodated in the sleeping cabins and campgrounds
Catering: BYOPrice: $
Vrooman Mansion
Bloomington, IL
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Late Night Celebrations
Luxe Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: historic 1860s mansion with dramatic, Romanesque design and lovingly resorted interiors • intimate ceremonies in the lush gardens followed by dreamy dinners in the Main House or on the pretty grounds • luxe overnight B&B accommodations in the rooms, suites, and charming Carriage House (perfect for a honeymoon!)
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Co. 614 Events
North Utica, IL
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Picturesque Setting
Historic Details
Fab Features: an 1892 original structure that combines rustic history with refined elegance and natural beauty • capture beautiful moments with picturesque opportunities at the nearby Starved Rock State Park and I&M Canal • celebrate with the unique local craft beer wine offerings
Catering: In-housePrice: $
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Historic Bell Hill
Cobden, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Picturesque Panoramas
Rustic
Weekend Weddings
Fab Features: breathtaking panoramic views of the Shawnee National Forest • say “I do” on the manicured lawn or with a pre-Civil War barn backdrop • multiple event spaces can accommodate intimate to large-scale celebrations
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Starlight Lake
Marion, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Waterfront Ceremonies
Late Night Celebrations
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: a family-owned Southern Illinois venue situated on 144 private acres • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony with the glittering lake as your backdrop • celebrate al fresco style and dance beneath the stars in their unique reception space
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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