Garden Wedding Venues in Champaign, IL

Meyer's Castle is a world class historic landmark set on a hill surrounded by beautiful manicured rolling gardens. Located only 35 minutes away from downtown Chicago (12 miles from the city's border), the estate's smallest room can host a minimum of 30 guests, while the largest ballroom can accommodate up to 325. ​ Our customized proposals are designed to reflect every client's taste, tailored specifically to their creative visions.

Our heartfelt desire is to provide an affordable and classic wedding venue that is limited only by your imagination. Every single decision we have made has been to provide the best wedding experience for you. Because we believe a marriage ceremony should NEVER be rushed, we provide you with 24 hours before your wedding day, your entire wedding day, and five hours the following day to decorate, enjoy your family and clean up. Our goal is to replace wedding stress with wedding joy. Your wedding day should be filled with love and family, not stress. This is our gift to you as you celebrate the joining of two families. We searched and researched to provide something unique and gorgeous. To provide the best atmosphere for photos, we collaborated with several photographers. This is the reason we chose to have a white interior and face east for optimal lighting and clarity of photos.

The Estate boasts an exquisite Mansion, built in 1873, and a newly renovated Ballroom. The Mansion's vintage charm is the perfect location for intimate celebrations, while the spaciousness of the Ballroom can accommodate events of up to 250 guests. Walk down the aisle in a historic Church, built in 1895, featuring stained glass windows and the original pipe organ. Or, exchange vows under the romantic pergola in the gardens. From your first kiss to your last dance, a unique occasion awaits...

Jennifer’s Garden, the area’s premier site to host your very special occasion. We are excited at the possibility of bringing to you everything necessary to make this function a wonderful success and a delightful memory. Jennifer’s Garden is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations. Our commitment to service remains our number one priority. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we are sure you will be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us.

Celebrate your nuptials by surrounding yourself with spectacular displays of spring blooming bulbs or the blazing color of autumn. Luthy Botanical Garden offers a tranquil setting for your wedding day, and provides a spectacular opportunity for you and your guests to enjoy natural beauty in any season. The Luthy Botanical Garden boasts a variety of unique settings, and one is sure to be perfect for your wedding celebration. Whether you celebrate under the blossoms of Crab Apple Cove or in the heart of the Woodland Garden, you are sure to have a wedding day remembered for its beauty and distinction.

In past traditions, a father of the bride would slip a sixpence into his daughter’s shoe before they would walk down the aisle together. Putting the sixpence stood for good luck and to show that the father wished his daughter prosperity in her marriage. The Silver Coin Wedding & Event Manor is here to create the wedding or event you have always dreamed of. The capability of making your dream a reality is possible here at the venue! The venue has a seating capacity of 200 guests based on floor layout equipped with all year round climate control and indoor restrooms. The venue does hold a 3-way liquor license meaning all alcohol services will be handled through the Silver Coin Wedding & Event Manor. All aspects of the venue are ADA compliant with a designated paved handicap parking area. There is an outdoor patio that is equipped with gas hookups for fire pits and heat lamps. ​

Crooked Creek Whitetails Estate is an elegant & rustic venue tucked away in the beauty of nature. Owners Randy and Kelli Marsh started Crooked Creek Whitetails, LLC in 2011 as a whitetail hunting preserve. Our mission is to provide a stunning, peaceful outdoor setting tailored to our guest's innovative event details, helping to make the occasion as perfect as they have imagined it!

Sleepy Creek Vineyards is a vineyard, winery, performance venue, wedding venue, event venue, and vacation getaway located in East Central Illinois. With friendly staff and approachable wines made from estate grapes and other Midwestern vineyards, a visit to Sleepy Creek is like visiting old friends.

Monte Bello's enchanting 55 acre estate is the perfect backdrop for your unforgettable ceremony and wedding reception. Our extraordinary venue features breathtaking grounds with unlimited backdrops for the most memorable pictures. All our weddings and events are allowed exclusive use of the estate grounds, mansion, and custom tent during your event time. We have an elegant Bridal Suite, a place to display your wedding dress. We also have the perfect Grooms Suite that is a man cave like no other with a poker table, craps table, foosball table, pool table, and guitar and sports memorabilia.

An area once reserved solely for the practical application of aging beers, and on occasion for private beer dinners, we opened up this space for guests to host private events such as ceremonies, receptions, showers & rehearsal dinners. Located within DESTIHL Brewery, the Barrel Room is where you’ll find something unique. Our modern-industrial space is perfect for the craft beer experience, a place where you’ll be greeted with our warm hospitality, and an experience unlike any other in Central Illinois.

Discover the rustic elegance of this breathtaking setting for your special day. Say “I do” surrounded by tall pines and panoramic views or exchange vows in front of our magnificent stone fireplace. We offer full-service catering options, a wealth of wedding day enhancements and trolley rental transportation to make your special day a lasting memory. Unsurpassed by beauty, service, and cuisine, Starved Rock Lodge is the picture-perfect venue for your dream day.

Hosting your wedding at the Inn at 835 leaves your guests wondering how you had the time to put so many details into your big day, when really, we take care of everything for you, from start to finish. As a full-service event center, we offer several special add-on services to enhance your event, including table side wine service, champagne, an open bar, centerpiece decorations and candles, colored linens, and silver coffee service. Everything you could want, all in one place.

The Willowhaven Nature Park is a restored 1900's barn that transforms into a spectacular location to host graduation parties, small weddings, bridal or baby showers, family gatherings, or business retreat. Large room with tables and chairs is available at limited times and the facility can accommodate up to 95 guests*. Alcohol is permitted with proper permit and additional fees. Willowhaven park also has outdoor rentals available at our amphitheater, gardens and picnic pavilion.

For 100 years and four generations, Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm has been a place where memories are created, and the ideal venue for your rustic elegant wedding in Chicagoland. The beautiful, all-natural, and picturesque setting of The Farm will have you falling in love all over again while creating an enchanting celebration that is memorable for you, your wedding party, and your guests. We want it to be as EFFORTLESS and STRESS-FREE as possible for our couples. The Barn at Cottonwood offers more than just a beautiful setting for your big day, it provides an experience for your friends and family to remember for a lifetime.

Nestled less than one mile from Interstate 55 and historic Route 66 in Lexington, is Castle Gardens, a truly unique estate. Castle Gardens features the nationally recognized David Hyatt Van Dolah house, a MTC 36-passenger train, and a locally restored Allan Herschell 36-horse carousel.

If you're in need of a functional space to host a party, banquet, reception, wedding, social event, or special occasion - you need to look no further than our very own Joseph and Sara Levy Center, located in Bolingbrook. Our large dining room features windowed walls that offer views of beautifully landscaped grounds complete with a patio and gazebo, and a beautiful flower garden. The stone and wood center is impressive, to say the least. Our welcoming lobby is complete with a stone fireplace, a large sunny solarium, a spacious stage, a fully stocked bar, as well as an expansive parking lot!

The beautiful countryside, the 86 acre property has about 15 acres of grapes and many outdoor deck areas and paths to take a stroll and get away from the hustle and bustle of today’s hectic world. Host a party, reunion, tour and tasting, wedding and reception, or attend a Concert or one of our Four annual Festivals on a weekend.

Located less than half a mile from Interstate 65, the Courtyard Marriott can help make your Wedding a day to remember! We offer spaces for both smaller, more intimate groups, as well as the expansive Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 250 guests. Our 2,700 square foot foyer provides a spacious area for your cocktail hour before your reception. We also have an 8,000 square foot patio that offers a beautiful setting for your ceremony or cocktail reception, should you prefer to have an outdoor event. Helping to make your day perfect, our Executive Chef, and full service catering staff offers a choice of several food and beverage packages that can be customized to your specific wishes. If you have already selected another venue for your reception, we also offer a variety of food and beverage combinations that are available for off-site catering at a venue of your choice. Let our talented Special Events staff help you design every detail of your perfect day.

County Line Orchard provides elegance in a rustic setting for your special event or wedding. The Barn is a full-service private banquet facility and provides the perfect space for your next celebration. Whether it be a baby shower, wedding, corporate event, or gala affair, County Line Orchard has something for you! We pride ourselves on our friendly staff and outstanding service. Our Events Team will work with you throughout the planning process, and be on site the day of your event to make sure your County Line Orchard experience exceeds all expectations.