Chestnut Mountain Resort sits high on a bluff overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River. Our picturesque views and amazing sunsets create the perfect backdrop adding to the beauty of your special day. Offering two ceremony sites and two reception areas, you are sure to find something suited to your occasion. Ceremony and/or reception packages available for a small intimate gathering or large affair. Our full service resort is located just 8 miles from scenic Galena. Our friendly and expert staff are ready to assist you with ensuring a day to remember.

Oak Hill Farm is an elegant outdoor wedding venue nestled on a secluded estate near Galena, Illinois, a popular tourist destination in the Midwest. Our venue features four outdoor ceremony locations, a historic chapel and an all-white, open air pavilion (heat and window walls available as needed) that seats up to 250. We offer unique amenities, many vintage details and endless photo opportunities on our 170 acre private property.

Nice to meet you! We are Riley Ensign and Alyssa Jade. It is a once in a life time opportunity to start your dream business with the love of your life, and here we are! Ensign Jade Acres is a barn venue that sits on seven beautiful acres with picturesque country views. Located in Freeport, Illinois; central to Rockford and Galena, our location is the perfect escape from the city while remaining a short drive from Milwaukee or Chicago.

The Ludlow Mansion is steeped in history from the early beginning as a homestead of a 3,000 acre farm and a stop on the underground railroad, to today as a preeminent regional gathering place for great events. Five suites are available for overnight accommodations and access for photos and videos can be obtained in this historic homestead. The Mansion's grounds invite guests to enjoy friends and family under the shadow of its four two-story columned porch or its great white pergola. The Saddle Room bar offers both a comfortable lounge around its famous sunken bar or a patio chair to watch the sunset over the Mansion grounds. Extensive indoor spaces include a cavernous Carriage Hall which allows for a fabulous ceremony space with three giant chandeliers and can be converted dance central with party lights for the perfect late night experience. Lastly, the great Parlor Hall provides a perfect space to dine and celebrate with its many large windows with country views.

If you are looking for a wedding venue with on-site accommodations, seek no further than Prevailing Winds Lodge in Blue Mounds, WI. Our lodge offers the most intimate of settings for small weddings and breathtaking vistas from high atop our prairie for large weddings. Let the beautiful surroundings sweep you and your partner away as you begin your life together as one. Why Choose Us? Serenity, nature, privacy, and peace are just a few things you will experience on your wedding day at the lodge. We provide our guests with the ideal place to host a once-in-a-lifetime destination wedding. The lodge does not have any restrictions on the vendors of your choice, but it does offer packages for certain amenities and referrals for local merchants and suppliers. After hosting your big day at our venue, enjoy your stay in our spacious room with a wood fireplace, bond with your guests, and experience other fun activities.

Livengood's Barn, located in Northwest Illinois, is a unique way to celebrate life's major events! With two renovated, climate-controlled barns, and open lawn with pond for outdoor weddings this site has everything you are looking for in a rustic, intimate event. Ed and Kali Livengood have always loved sharing life's special moments with family and friends. Now, they are sharing their property for others to create those special moments as well.

Are you dreaming of a Galena Barn Wedding? Hawk Valley Retreat and the Cording Event Barn make the perfect venue for elopements and intimate weddings. Whether you get married in the barn, the gazebo, or on the grounds, you will be sure to be surrounded by nature’s beauty. Our 10 acres of meadows, ponds, and nature will transport you and your guests. We offer several packages to make the planning a breeze, but if you have something else in mind we love making your day the way that you want it. The Cording Event Barn is newly renovated as of Spring 2022 with stunning views of the grounds, a large outdoor deck, loft space, and a large main floor. Full catering is available. BYOB alcohol is available.

We are located in the heart of the Millwork District. The Magnolia took 3 years to renovated and was completed in 2019. The floor to ceiling windows, large chandeliers, white brick and marble floors of the Magnolia room are always a crowd favorite. The Champagne loft is loved by bridal parties to get ready with their girls and book the weekend package you can stay in the Loft the night before and the night of your wedding!

The Museum & Aquarium can help you create all the details for the perfect event, from beautiful tables to a delicious menu served by our exclusive caterer. The Museum & Aquarium includes ideal settings for indoor or outdoor ceremonies, mingling over cocktails, or dancing the night away. Located on the Mississippi River in charming Dubuque, Iowa, the Museum & Aquarium is also ideal for wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, anniversary parties, and corporate events.

The Steeple Square Community Event Center is a venue located in historic downtown Dubuque, IA. This venue occupies a former church and now proudly stands as a historic landmark and a community minded nonprofit. Their venue is nestled just north of the lively Millwork District. The Steeple Square Community Event Center offers three versatile spaces to host your entire wedding day. Their stunning main hall is their largest and most iconic space to host your wedding, comfortably accommodating up to three hundred guests. New additions to their campus include their colorful outdoor plaza and their bright and industrial lower-level space. All three spaces can be mixed-and-matched to host ceremony, cocktail hour, reception (and more!) with precision and ease. Couples who host their wedding at the Steeple Square Community Event Center can anticipate a hands-on experience with a Steeple Square representative. They are known for their above and beyond service and attention to detail.

IMAGINE THIS, TAKING YOUR VOWS AMIDST THE VINES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE VINEYARD These stunning views of the vineyard, rolling hills and sunsets will take your breathe away! There are 2 rental space options to choose from depending on the number of guest. Covered Tuscany Style Deck to accommodate up to 60 people Overlooking the vineyard and an outdoor ceremony underneath our fabric draped gazebo in the midst of the vineyard. Estate Location for Custom Tent to accommodate up to 250 people Overlooking the vineyard and an outdoor ceremony underneath our fabric draped gazebo in the midst of the vineyard. All our efforts go into creating the most fabulous memorable day you could possibly imagine. We pride ourselves on our ability to customize and create the perfect package for you based on your ideas. At Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery, we are committed to coming alongside of you to help execute your unique vision. This day is all about you, your friendships, family and making loving memories.

Come take a tour of our 5,000 square foot Banquet Hall, capable of holding approximately 350-400 people, and the entire Banquet/Meeting Facility can accommodate even more! Our on-site Chef can cater to your special needs with a delicious Buffet Style meal, a Formal Sit Down affair, or a Hors d’ oeuvres Spread. The Banquet Facility consists of a full service bar area and a dance floor for your entertainment needs. Step out onto our patio and enjoy the view of the beautiful Deer Valley Golf Course and the rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin. Watch the sunset from our Gazebo on our manicured lawn or enjoy a stroll on our prairie walking trail. We are positive our Banquet Hall will make the perfect backdrop for your next event. Contact us today to set-up a tour with one of our Event Coordinators.

Built in 1892, The Octagon Barn is an extraordinary event venue located in the open countryside of Madison, Wisconsin. This elegant locale, with its beautiful open landscape backdrop and amazing sunsets, is superb for providing couples wanting fabulous wedding photos. Tucked away in the hilly terrains of Wisconsin, this private rustic gem will provide you with the wedding you've always dreamed of. Facilities and Capacity This beautiful location with its rustic feel provides couples with indoor and outdoor options for event space that satisfies up to 200 guests.

The Story of Palestrina Named for the ancient Italian city that the goddess Fortuna Primigenia's temple calls home, Palestrina is destined to bring luck and success to your event. Opened in Fall 2021, Palestrina brings a mid-modern industrial feel to the charming town of Verona, Wisconsin. Located in Liberty Business Park, Palestrina is only a 15-minute drive from downtown Madison and is within walking distance of three highly rated restaurants and Wisconsin Brewing Company. For your out-of-town guests, there is a high-end 136-room Hyatt Place across the street. Our picturesque event venue offers the perfect backdrop for a memorable experience for you and your guests. Designed to showcase your personal style, Palestrina plays host a variety of events. From weddings to corporate lunches, the space can do it all!