15 Beautiful Rustic Illinois Wedding Venues

Fab Features: 230-acre farm nestled among rolling hills • sweet ceremonies with an apple orchard backdrop • receptions in the renovated 2-story barn with exposed wooden beams and stringed market lights

Fab Features: family-run organic farm surrounded by lush gardens and quaint buildings • exchange vows beneath a vine-draped white trellis in an open meadow • farm-to-table menus crafted from their own harvests whenever possible

Fab Features: historic farm in a charming country setting • garden ceremonies beneath a large oak tree • celebrations in the restored cattle shed or the fireplace pavilion

Fab Features: intimate celebrations in the restored schoolhouse • variety of outdoor ceremonies locations from the lush garden with a stone water fountain to the semi-wooded Silo • tented celebrations on the expansive lawn

Fab Features: sweet, family-owned venue surrounded by lush meadows, a sparkling pond, and mature shade trees • the pretty whitewashed barn boasts features an attached covered patio that opens to a courtyard • choose from their wide collection of décor to make your unique vision come to life

Fab Features: the Ole Loft barn designed with a rustic stone wall enclosure, wood-beam columns, and a built-in bar • the 35-acre retreat affords panoramic views of the Mississippi River and lush countryside • on-site rentals include an array of beautiful lanterns, centerpieces, furniture, floral arrangements

Fab Features: the historic red barn sits above a peaceful lake • country-chic ceremonies with church pew seating • rental packages include use of the property from Friday to Sunday

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

Fab Features: charming Central Illinois barn set on a rolling countryside and highlighted by a sprawling white bar • gorgeous outdoor ceremonies perched on a hilltop with a bright backdrop of blue sky, framed by soaring trees • opt for a full-day rental or reserve the venue all weekend long, including lodging for 19!

Fab Features: romantic destination retreat on 100 acres set atop of scenic Mississippi River bluffs • outdoor ceremonies on verdant lawns, framed by views of the surrounding forest, meadows, and the rustic lodge • book the resort for your exclusive use, including cozy lodgings in cabins and suites

Fab Features: 6th-generation working family farm • variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces • the expansive lawn is perfect for outdoor games and entertainment

Fab Features: exchange vows under a wooden arbor in a quiet glen shaded by oaks • plenty of al fresco photos ops, including mature trees, bountiful wildflowers, dozens of ponds, and a romantic footbridge that spans Turtle Creek • dinner and dancing in the gracious, lodge-inspired reception room, or outdoors on the sprawling lawn

Fab Features: secluded yet glamorous country getaway • the Pavilion is appointed with a towering masonry fireplace, chandeliers hanging from timber beams, and state-of-the-art audiovisual enhancements • farm-to-fork cuisines provided by their exclusive caterer, Henrici’s

Fab Features: gorgeously remodeled log cabin lodge • the post-and-beam interior is visually anchored by the large floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace • exchange vows in the waterfall garden backed by a wrought-iron fence

Fab Features: restored 1920s dairy barn on a 3.5-acre farm • the interior sports a high vaulted ceiling, buttressed walls, and twinkle lights • fun photo ops in the cornfield, the Craftsman-style guest house, or out on the porch

Just a short drive over the state line and you'll find this hidden gem!

Fab Features: warm, family-owned venue highlighted by a classic red barn • sprawling lawns framed by shady trees offer dreamy al fresco ceremony sites • hands-on assistance throughout the planning process and wedding day