The Shores of Turtle Creek 7908 Winn Road • Spring Grove • IL 60081
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- You'll find plenty of gorgeous photo opportunities across the lush grounds, which boast hundreds of mature trees, bountiful wildflowers, and dozens of ponds. Make sure to stop for a kiss on the romantic footbridge that spans Turtle Creek!
- Exchange vows beneath a wooden arbor in a quiet glen shaded by oaks, then follow with dinner and dancing in the gracious, lodge-inspired reception room.
- The property is big enough for an all-outdoor wedding, with room to spare for lawn games, an al fresco cocktail lounge, or a children's area.
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Deals
A Day to Say "I Do" – Elopement Special
- 1.5-hour ceremony + cocktail hour for up to 20 guests
- Ceremony site with music, officiant, and altar décor
- Bouquet + boutonnière from Trellis Florals
- 1 hour of photography from Valen Studios
- Champagne cocktail hour, including grand entrance, cake cutting, and first dance
- Grazing table, mimosa station, lemonade and sweet tea stand, and coffee
Available mid-week April–November, plus other limited dates. Available weekends December–March.
Teacher Appreciation Discount
$250 off Sunday, $500 off Friday, and $750 off Saturday dates for full day wedding rentals in May, June, and July 2025.
New clients only; value applied to rental fee. Discounts cannot be combined. Restrictions apply.
Winter Weddings | receptions start at $65/person!
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,500–5,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
Rental fees include:
- Exclusive access to the 30-acre property and grounds
- Full-day rental, 9am–midnight or 1am
- Choice of ceremony site, with rain backup
- Private dressing area
- Event staff, formal setup, and bar services
- Tables, Chiavari chairs, china, flatware, and glassware
Ceremony Fee
- $650–1,175/event
- Ceremony fee varies depending on:
- Guest count
Package Prices
- $70–130/person
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Package chosen
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 180 | 500 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 250 | 500 |
| Reception | Seated | 180 | 500 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 125. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Garden
- Mansion
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Ranch / Farm
- Inn / Lodge
- Private Estate
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Panoramic
The Shores of Turtle Creek
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