19 Gorgeous Garden Wedding Venues in Illinois

Fab Features: stunning 385-acre garden situated on 9 islands surrounded by lakes • romantic celebrations in the English Walled Garden or the canopied McGinley Pavilion overlooking Evening Island • endless photo-ops thanks to flower-bordered paths, treelined walkways, water features, quaint bridges and world-renowned horticultural displays

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.

Fab Features: serene 8-acre estate with a sparkling pond, winding creek, draping willows, and antique bridges • start-to-finish planning assistance and complete event design • secluded country vibes less than an hour from Chicago

Fab Features: early 1900s mansion designed in the classic Italiante style encompassed by 50 acres of manicured lawns • the interior impresses with gorgeous antiques, paintings, tapestries and sculptures • elegant celebrations in the year-round pavilion or poolside next to the lush gardens

Fab Features: secluded 1,100-acre nature preserve • variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces from the striking Audubon Hall to the Millennia Plaza • say "I do" on the beach or in the serene Native Garden surrounded by wild flowers

Fab Features: Italianate mansion with expansive manicured grounds • the elegant Garden Room boasts a marble fountain and floor-to-ceiling arched windows that bring the outside in • elegant outdoor ceremonies with a dramatic stone perdoga and reflecting pool backdrop

Fab Feature: 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

Fab Features: one of the nations largest and stunning conservatories nestled on 10 acres of outdoor gardens • exchange vows in the multi-room greenhouse with a skylit ceiling surrounded by exotic plants • al fresco celebrations on the Bluestone Patio

Fab Features: Georgian-style Chicago Room with views of Lincoln Park and city skyline • the interior is designed with a high, coffered ceiling and backlit cases displaying gorgeous stained-glass panels • al fresco or tented celebrations on the Uihlein Plaza

Fab Features: private 7-acre country estate • variety of event spaces from the beautiful white Victorian Wedding Chapel to the charming gazebo • the full-service venue covers every detail from a simple elopement to a grand reception for up to 150

Fab Features: 1873 home with distinctive Renaissance Revival architecture • the on-site church impresses with 3 towering stained-glass windows, turn-of-the-century woodwork, and a 2,000-pipe organ • al fresco celebrations in the expansive garden and manicured lawn

Fab Features: the elegant cedar-sided barn is enhanced by iron chandeliers, stringed market lights, and tall picture windows that look out over the gardens • exchange vows in the meadow, overlooking the pond, or against a wooded backdrop • cocktails on the large covered patio

Fab Features: 5-acre garden spread over Glen Oak Park • say "I do" under the blossoms of Crabapple Cove • gorgeous evening celebrations in the conservatory

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

Fab Features: say “I do” surrounded by butterflies or brilliantly plumed birds • variety of outdoor venues from the Rose, Waterfall or Teahouse Garden • dramatic receptions in the Conservatory with its soaring, glass-enclosed Atrium surrounded by lush foliage and exotic orchids

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

Fab Features: lovely full-service venue in the heart of Southern Illinois with secluded, natural vibes • the landscaped Wedding Garden boasts a pergola, pond, and fountain for the ceremony, and a tucked away garden with ornate fencing perfect for photos • receptions in the elegant indoor Loft or in the airy, al fresco Courtyard pavilion

Fab Features: luxurious lakeside B&B • the gardens provide a tranquil ambiance for weddings thanks to bubbling fountains and twinkle lights strung in the trees • the grounds boast 6 guest houses, a farmhouse, orchards, and woodland

Fab Features: stunning 35-acre retreat • celebrations in the distinctive Ole Loft Barn with its rustic stone wall enclosure, wood-beam columns, and built-in-bar • on-site rentals include an array of beautiful lanterns, centerpieces, backdrops, furniture, and floral arrangements