13 Beautiful Rustic Illinois Wedding Venues
You can't go wrong with a rustic wedding in a barn, on a farm, or overlooking the rolling hills of Illinois' picturesque countryside. These gorgeous venues provide the perfect backdrop to your celebration with their laid-back style, vintage charm, and scenic vistas.
WEST CHICAGO SUBURBS
WEST CHICAGO SUBURBS
Kuipers Family Farm
Maple Park, IL
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
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Heritage Prairie Farm
Elburn, Illinois
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
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

The Mora Farm
Waterman, IL
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
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$

NORTH CHICAGO SUBURBS
NORTH CHICAGO SUBURBS
Hoosier Grove Barn
Streamwood, Illinois
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
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
A Pocket Full of Sunshine
Mount Vernon, IL
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
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

Mount Hope
Michael, IL
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
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$

CENTRAL/PEORIA
CENTRAL/PEORIA
Epiphany Farms Estate
Downs, IL
Fab Features: 70-acre working farm focused on organic and regenerative agricultural practices • dreamy al fresco ceremonies on the verdant lawns, set against the lush vines and rolling prairies beyond • delectable menu options from the Epiphany Hospitality Group, prepared with farm-fresh, seasonal ingredients
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Hudson Farm Weddings & Events
Urbana, Illinois
Fab Features: 6th-generation working family farm • variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces • the expansive lawn is perfect for outdoor games and entertainment
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

NORTHWEST/ROCKFORD
NORTHWEST/ROCKFORD
Oak Hill Farm
Apple River, Illinois
Fab Features: private estate set on 172 verdant acres • outdoor ceremonies on the sweeping lawn or in St. John’s Chapel with its graceful steeple • unique event enhancements range from cocktails in the 1950s one-room schoolhouse to a DIY sundae and penny candy buffet served at the Country Store
Catering: BYOPrice: $$

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: $ • $$

The Shores of Turtle Creek
Spring Grove, IL
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
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms - Exclusive Catering by Henrici's
Rockton, Illinois
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
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

*BONUS VENUE*
*BONUS VENUE*
Just a short drive over the state line and you'll find this hidden gem!
The Barn at Back Acres Farm
Walworth, Wisconsin
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
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

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