Destination weddings aren't the only option for brides looking to do something unique.
Searching for the perfect place to get married can be a trial, especially if you are looking for somewhere special. Brides and grooms who are searching for quaint and unique places to get married in Central Illinois will find that the region offers many different locations and venues. Couples can choose from indoor and outdoor spaces, ranging from vineyards to old-fashioned mansion homes.
Hill Prairie Winery
The rolling hills of Italy are not the only place where you can get married in a vineyard. In Oakford, Illinois, wedding celebrations can happen inside or outside at the Hill Prairie Winery. Outdoors, couples can choose from locations next to the onsite windmill, vineyard or pond. The winery also boasts a 100-year-old for those who choose to be married indoors. The venue can host up to 400 guests and offers catering and, of course, wine.
Hill Prairie Winery
23753 Lounsberry Road
Oakford, IL 62673
217-635-990
hillprairiewinery.com
The Allerton Mansion
The Allerton Mansion was once the private home of Robert Allerton. Now the mansion, located on a 1500-acre estate, is a beautiful historical space where couples can marry surrounded by the elegance of a by-gone era. Couples can be married indoors in the Georgian-style mansion or outdoors in any number of the estate's well-maintained gardens. The mansion offers full-service catering and overnight accommodations. An onsite coordinating supervisor works as a liaison between couples and the staff at Allerton.
Allerton Park and Retreat Center
515 Old Timber Road
Monticello, IL 61855
217-333-3287 x 133
allerton.illinois.edu
Shallowbrook Farm Retreat and Conference Center
Couples who long for a traditional rural feel will be pleased with the options available at Shallowbrook Farm. Shallowbrook Farm provides exclusive rentals, meaning that your group will be the only wedding party on site on your special day. Brides and grooms can choose to get married indoors in the main house or outdoors on the picturesque property. Shallowbrook offers inclusive packages including rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception. There are accommodations available for out-of-town guests.
Shallowbrook Farm Retreat and Conference Center
P.O. Box 277
Rural Route 2
Bradford, IL 61421
309-897-8437
illinois-conference-center.com
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