Best Outdoor wedding venues in Illinois

Our Curated List of the Top 10 Illinois Outdoor Wedding Venues

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    The Westin Chicago North Shore

    Wheeling, Illinois
    Located in Wheeling, Illinois, along the banks of the Des Plaines River and a short commute from downtown Chicago, The Westin Chicago North Shore sets a luxurious ballroom backdrop for the wedding of your dreams.
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    Cheney Mansion

    Oak Park, Illinois
    If you desire a wedding venue that is elegant, distinctive and timeless, look no further than historic Cheney Mansion. Featuring a ballroom, formal dining rooms, sitting rooms, a library, and separate dressing rooms, the Mansion provides the perfect setting for your wedding and reception.
  • 3

    International Museum of Surgical Science

    Chicago, Illinois
    *WE NOW OFFER VIRTUAL WALKTHROUGHS OF THE VENUE!* The International Museum of Surgical Science is a distinctive venue available for special events. Events hosted at the Museum offer guests an elegant setting, interesting exhibits and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and just minutes from Downtown Chicago.
  • 4

    Parker Run Vineyards

    Windsor, Illinois
    Located in New Windsor, Illinois, Parker Run Vineyards complements the great outdoors and reflects the restored heritage of simpler times. Conveniently host your entire wedding celebration here from ceremony and cocktail hour, to your grand reception! Situated on beautiful grounds, the vineyards offers two venues—the historic red barn and the Brooder House.
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    Beall Mansion An Elegant Bed & Breakfast Inn

    Alton, Illinois
    "...the property is amazing" —St. Louis Bride Magazine. For a fairy tale wedding to remember imagine exchanging your wedding vows at the mansion built as a wedding gift. Built by railroad baron Z. B.
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    Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets

    Lake Barrington, Illinois
    Nestled beside a private 11-acre lake, the Great Hall at Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets is a gorgeous venue that seamlessly blends modern elegance with natural beauty. This is the perfect venue for the couple that has been searching for a breathtaking venue that puts the beauty of mother nature front-and-center without having your entire wedding day at the will of the weather.
  • 7

    Clark Park Boathouse

    Chicago, Illinois
    A truly marvelous location for your romantic day! Richard Clark Park comprises nearly 19 acres of greenspace along the east bank of the gorgeous Chicago River in the North Center neighborhood. Say your “I do’s” outdoors in an elegant, white gazebo on the patio overlooking the serene Chicago River.
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    Maple Street Chapel

    Lombard, Illinois
    For almost 150 years the Maple Street Chapel has been the wedding venue of choice for countless brides and grooms in Lombard, Illinois. Dedicated on May 29, 1870, the historic chapel is an impressive landmark treasured by the local community and surrounding region.
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    Galena Log Cabin Guest Houses

    Galena, Illinois
    Experience the best of Galena, Illinois at Galena Log Cabin Guest Houses who welcome you to spend a night or two in its reputable log cabins. Built in an 1800s style and including one room and loft, Galena Log Cabin Guest Houses makes the perfect place to find a cozy nook to begin your country getaway.
  • 10

    The Adler Arts Center

    Libertyville, Illinois
    Find charm and romance from every corner at The Adler Arts Center! Beautiful and unique, it sets the perfect elegant backdrop for your intimate wedding. On the Register for Historic Places, the facility is now an architectural jewel that pulls elements from the Colonial Revival as well as French Renaissance Revival.