Find Wedding Ideas: Northwest Illinois / Rockford Wedding Venues You'll Love

Northwest Illinois / Rockford has so many beautiful wedding venues—we have plenty of suggestions, depending on what you are looking for. We share our faves here.

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11 of Our Favorite Wedding Venues in the 815

11 of Our Favorite Wedding Venues in the 815

Planning your wedding in the 815? This eclectic area is just outside of Chicago and offers an array of versatile venues perfect for your big day. From an industrial-chic brewery overlooking Rock River to a cozy cabin getaway in White Pines State Forest, you’re sure to find the perfect space to match your style here!


24 Venues Perfect For Your Large Illinois Wedding

24 Venues Perfect For Your Large Illinois Wedding

Is your big day going to be really big? Like with 300 guests or more? No problem! Illinois has a wide range of wedding venues that can handle your celebration. From a luxe Beaux-Art landmark to a former factory with an industrial-chic edge, you'll find just the right space to accommodate your crew regardless of the size.


13 Affordable Wedding Venues In Rockford and Northwest Illinois

13 Affordable Wedding Venues In Rockford and Northwest Illinois

Searching for your dream wedding venue in Northwest Illinois that will work with your budget? We’ve got you covered! From a private 7-acre country estate in Sycamore to a gorgeously remodeled log cabin lodge just outside of Rockford, we've pulled some of the prettiest places this area has to offer that won't break the bank.


Serene Escapes: 11 of the Best Weekend Wedding Venues Within a 3-Hour Drive of Chicago

Serene Escapes: 11 of the Best Weekend Wedding Venues Within a 3-Hour Drive of Chicago

Planning a Chicago-area wedding, but want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? A short drive will have you surrounded by rolling vineyards, serene farmland dotted with rustic barns, and forested hillsides. From a luxurious log cabin surrounded by trees to a family-owned estate winery, we've gathered a handful of serene venues where you can just kick back and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer.


12 Bash-worthy Brewery And Winery Wedding Venues In Illinois

12 Bash-worthy Brewery And Winery Wedding Venues In Illinois

Want your wedding day celebration to be a bona fide bash? Illinois is home to some authentic, working wineries and breweries where you can throw an ultra-cool wedding while enjoying world-class ales, farm-to-foam brews, and award-winning signature wines. Whether it's a glamorous affair at a charming winery or an industrial-chic soiree with craft beer, whatever your vibe may be, you'll find a gorgeous wedding venue with great local libations here!


19 Beautiful Rustic Illinois Wedding Venues

19 Beautiful Rustic Illinois Wedding Venues

You can't go wrong with a rustic wedding in a barn, on a farm, or overlooking the rolling hills of Illinois' picturesque countryside. These gorgeous venues provide the perfect backdrop to your celebration with their laid-back style, vintage charm, and scenic vistas.


9 Of The Best Barn Wedding Venues In The Chicago Area

9 Of The Best Barn Wedding Venues In The Chicago Area

Want to have a barn wedding close to Chicago? It's totally doable! You'll find quite a selection of barns, all within a couple of hours' drive of The Windy City.


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