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What makes a rustic wedding venue special?
- When people think of a rustic wedding venue, a beautiful barn setting is often what comes to mind.
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Why is Illinois a great place for rustic barn weddings?
- The right barn wedding venue can turn a wedding experience into a truly magical and memorable one, and fortunately, the state of Illinois is home to quite a number of excellent barn venues for an unforgettable wedding event.
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What types of venues are available for rustic barn weddings in Illinois?
- From orchards and rolling hills to farms and vineyards, there are numerous properties throughout Illinois, including both outdoor and indoor event spaces, that offer an idyllic setting for a rustic barn wedding.
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1. 1912 Barn
Host rustic, charming weddings in a century-old barn with countryside views.
Located in Niantic, Illinois, the 1912 Barn is a property offering a “country setting” that invites guests with a “home for the day,” and escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The barn venue is easily accessible from several cities, including Champaign, Bloomington, and Springfield, and the owners, Hank and Aissa Norris, strive to help couples with hosting a memorable, one-of-a-kind wedding.
The century-old 1912 Barn transports guests to a “simpler time,” and provides an ideal setting for everyone to relax with both outdoor and indoor options available for both the wedding ceremony and the reception.
1912 Barn, 990 S Meridian Ave, Niantic, IL 62551, Phone: 217-853-6058
2. A Fair Barn
Celebrate elegant, country-style weddings with a cozy, rustic ambiance.
A Fair Barn is located in the city of Salem, Illinois and the setting is extraordinary for any rustic-themed special event, including weddings, family reunions, showers, and other parties. This spacious rustic pole barn, known formerly as the historic Marion County Fair Barn, is now a stunning venue for weddings.
The vintage farmhouse and authentic barn provides a site for wedding ceremonies with amazing views, with couples exchanging their vows under a beautiful arch while surrounded by gorgeous landscaping, flowers, and waterfalls in front of their family and friends. The ceremony can also be held in the Barn or Gazebo.
A Fair Barn, 3416 Hotze Rd, Salem, IL 62881, Phone: 618-740-1515
3. Barn Weddings at Southern Charm Venues, Inc.
Plan Southern-inspired weddings with vintage charm and scenic surroundings.
Barn Weddings at Southern Charm Venues, Inc. is a family-owned and operated wedding business that brings plenty of country charm to the Illinois suburbs, aiming to make a couple’s “Special Day” one everyone remembers.
Situated only minutes away from downtown Frankfort, Barn Weddings at Southern Charm Venues provides a venue with glam, rustic shabby chic wedding ambiance, while still being conveniently located near the suburbs and the city. Amenities include a private bridal suite, rustic shabby chic decor, unique chandeliers, a decorated sweets and cake area, tables and chairs, photo props, elegant climate-controlled and handicapped-accessible washrooms, and more.
Barn Weddings at Southern Charm Venues, Inc., 23504 S. Harlem Ave, Frankfort, IL 60423, Phone: 815-464-7600
4. Barnacopia, LLC
Exchange vows in a unique, three-story barn with antique flair.
Barnacopia, LLC in the town of Polo, Illinois is an old-style timber-frame barn, with a highlight of a rotating John Deere 620 tractor. While the main floor has the feel and look of a wooden floor, it is made of stamped concrete, and an elevator that services the barn’s three floors is disguised to retain the look of a barn.
Classic cars are on display on the second floor, which also features a “drive-in movie theater.” Barnacopia is able to accommodate weddings with as many as 400 people, and while the venue has a list of recommended caterers, couples can choose their own vendors.
Barnacopia, LLC, 2570 NW Branch Rd, Polo, IL 61064, Phone: 815-946-2500
5. Big Red Barn
Host classic barn weddings with spacious indoor and outdoor options.
The Big Red Barn in Mackinaw, Illinois boasts an event space of more than ten thousand square feet and is ideal for memorable rustic weddings and many other special events.
The venue offers a variety of options for both outdoor and indoor events, including covered outdoor spaces and a bonfire possible for cooler evenings. The family-owned and operated Big Red Barn also offers picturesque views and a great backdrop for photos. The venue has an open-vendor policy, allowing couples to choose their own caterers. The Big Red Barn is also a working farm and is only available from April to October.
Big Red Barn, 32597 Hay Rd, Mackinaw, IL 61755, Phone: 309-613-0169
6. Bloomfield Barn
Celebrate romantic countryside weddings with rustic elegance and scenic beauty.
The construction and design of the Bloomfield Barn in Chrisman, Illinois pays homage to barns of an era gone by, however, it offers all of the modern conveniences needed for the enjoyment and comfort of guests.
The venue is air-conditioned during the summer months and offers radiant floor heat during the winter months, providing a secluded, quiet, and always comfortable barn for a perfect rustic wedding celebration, along with outdoor ceremony sites. The Bloomfield Barn benefits from a convenient location of around a mile from the state highway, however, once at the venue, it’s like the world around it fades away.
Bloomfield Barn, 18444 N. 1600th St, Chrisman, IL 61924, Phone: 217-508-7599
7. Bluestem Farm & Events
Plan intimate, nature-inspired weddings with sweeping farm views.
Constructed during the early part of the 1900’s, the De Graslanden barn at Bluestem Farm & Events is completely vintage, with just a “touch of modern.” Formerly a dairy barn, the two-level space today has been transformed into an elegant and classic event barn and wedding venue with several modern amenities couples and their wedding guests have come to expect.
The Bluestem Farm is open seasonally from May 1st until November 1st and features numerous amenities, such as whiskey barrel cocktail tables and a rustic bar, heat and air-conditioning, indoor restrooms, an elevator, outdoor patio, three-acre lawn, and more.
Bluestem Farm & Events, 9316 IL-173, Hebron, IL 60034, Phone: 815-355-1121
8. BrighterDaze Farm
Enjoy charming, outdoor weddings with natural beauty and farm vibes.
The family-owned and operated BrighterDaze Farmis a beautiful horse farm and wedding venue in Newark, Illinois. What started out as a Rocky Mountain Horse breeding facility and has now also become an idyllic country setting for amazing wedding celebrations.
The spacious and private 50-acre BrighterDaze Farm features a barn offering eight thousand square feet of event space, and its location far off of the road provides a secluded and enjoyable experience for both the wedding couples and their guests. While the farm is a bit off the beaten path, downtown Yorkville is only ten minutes away.
BrighterDaze Farm, 10978 Crimmin Rd, Newark, IL 60541, Phone: 630-774-0042
9. Engelbrecht Farm
Host timeless, rustic weddings surrounded by serene farmland.
Located in Paxton, the Engelbrecht Farm offers the quintessential country setting for a rustic-themed wedding event. The venue has a simple motivation of making guests feel as if they’ve arrived at their own family farm.
Couples and their wedding guests can relax with wide-open spaces and fresh country breezes as they take in the century-old, charming property. While animals are no longer raised on the Engelbrecht Farm, a number of crops are still grown here, such as wheat, soybeans, and corn. The venue allows couples the ability and time to do their own decorating, as well bring in their own catering.
Engelbrecht Farm, 275 N 1400E Rd, Paxton, IL 60957, Phone: 217-377-8680
10. Hoosier Grove Barn
Celebrate cozy, rustic weddings in a restored, historic barn.
Originally a working dairy farm, the Hoosier Grove Barn is a historic and beautiful venue in Streamwood, Illinois that dates back to the year 1888. With the interior fully renovated, the barn offers all the modern amenities needed for weddings and other special events, without the rustic charm being compromised.
The Hoosier Grove Barn includes a gorgeous main floor event space, in which romantic twinkle lights and the warmth provided by the barn wood create a perfect atmosphere for a couple’s special day. There is also a bridal loft that is available for the bridal party to get ready.
Hoosier Grove Barn, 700 W Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107, Phone: 630-483-3135
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