Popular Outdoor Wedding Venues

Popular Outdoor Wedding Venues
June 10, 2020 Elgin Area CVB

The Elgin area has become a wedding hot spot! With over 40 venues for ceremonies and receptions, its no wonder why many couples choose to travel here for their special day. Now that restrictions are lighter, we have a list of our most popular outdoor wedding venues and what they offer. Check out our plan a wedding page for more detailed information. And send us an email at Ryan@ExploreElginArea.com if you’re ready to take the first step to planning your Elgin area wedding.

The Haight, Downtown Elgin

Credit: Mary Rose Photography

  • 12,000 square feet of indoor & outdoor space consisting of two levels (your guests won’t see the flip) & a rooftop deck
  • Private 12-hour access
  • Abundant free parking in public city lots and garages
  • Custom-built farm tables and round tables
  • Lounge furniture
  • Three bars (2 stationary & 1 mobile)
  • Two private suites
  • Event Managers that assist with it all:
    • Floor plan creation
    • Full timeline
    • Set-up and tear-down of personal items

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Randall Oaks, West Dundee

  • Outdoor gazebo can accommodate up to 175
  • Complimentary banquet room that can accommodate 50 to 200 guests for a wedding reception lasting 5 1⁄2 hours
  • Four hour open bar
  • Select butler-passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour
  • Champagne toast for head table
  • Two fine wines served during dinner
  • Custom designed wedding cake by Herb’s Bakery
  • Cutting and service of the wedding cake
  • Floor length table linens and choice of napkin color
  • Skirted head table with under-lighting, skirted gift and cake tables
  • Complimentary set up of your centerpieces by staff
  • Mirrored tiles and votive candles
  • Secure bridal area
  • Dance floor
  • Ample complimentary parking

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Walton Island, Downtown Elgin

  •  4.5-Acre Island
  • Gazebo Shelter
  • Walking Paths
  • Covered Walkways
  • Scenic Views

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Villa Olivia, Bartlett

  • Renovated Facilities
  • 2 Outdoor Venues with Golf Course and Ski Slope Views
  • Wedding Package Includes
    • 6 hour reception (Dinner)
    • 5 hour reception (Lunch)
    • Four course dinners and luncheons
    • 4 ½ hours of unlimited premium bar with dinner
    • 3 ½ hours of unlimited premium bar with luncheon
    • Champagne toast for all of your guests
    • Unlimited wine served with meal
    • Custom cake, cake cutting service & coffee service
    • White Linens & Napkins
    • Silk floral arrangements at each table
    • Skirted and decorated head table including silver candelabra
    • Decorative cake table, background music
    • Private bridal dressing room with complimentary champagne
    • Bar, Equipment Rental, Set-up and Room Rental Included

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Plank Road Tap Room, Elgin

  • Outdoor Space Seats Up to 80 Guests
  • Cocktail Reception Holds 100
  • Sits on a 7 Acre Wooded Farm
  • Rustic Aesthetic
  • Private 12 Hour Access
  • 3 Peak White Tent
  • 10 Wooden Picnic Tables
  • Engagement Photo Access to the Property
  • Event and Venue Manager
    • Assists with Floor Plan Creation
    • Assists with Timeline
  • Negotiated Elgin Area Hotel Rates
  • Complimentary Use of Lawn Games
  • Upgrades Available

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Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, Pingree Grove

  • Apple Orchard Setting
  • Cocktail Hour Package Options
  • Reception Package Options
  • Homemade Apple Cider Donuts and Caramel Apples Included in Packages
  • End of Reception Taco Cart Option
  • Very Accommodating
  • Option for your Guests to Experience Fall Festival Activities and Light Show (Wedding Packages in September and October)
  •  Currently booking dates for 2020, 2021 and on
  • Available for on-site tours

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Gather, Pingree Grove

The owners of the Haight are opening this new venue with indoor and outdoor spaces.

Currently Accepting Booking

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Rancho La Munecha, Hampshire

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Fahrenheit Farm, Hampshire

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Made with photos provided by DeAnda Photography and Mary Rose Photography

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