The Homestead 1854

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,000 for off-peak dates, and $6,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 125 seated guests

About this venue

IF YOU VALUE FAMILY AND FRIENDSHIP AND DON’T BELIEVE IN OBLIGATORY INVITES, A WEDDING EXPERIENCE AT THE HOMESTEAD 1854 IS DESIGNED FOR YOU! Offering the ideal combination of elegance and tradition, the organic beauty of our Midwestern setting serves as an enchanting backdrop for your wedding day. Located less than 60 miles from downtown Chicago in Plano, Illinois, our accommodating team, recognized for their professionalism and creative flair, works beside you to make your intimate wedding an unforgettable experience. It’s our job to make your wedding day stress-free! Whether your wedding calls for grandeur or simple elegance, The Homestead 1854’s wedding packages provide for most of the essential elements of your wedding day, while still offering you the opportunity to select your own Caterer, Photographer, Florist, D.J., Coordinator, and Hair/Make-Up Artists.

Seated guest capacity

2-125

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Lodges, Retreats

Venue setting

611 E Main St, Plano, IL 60545

Our event spaces

The Timber Tent
The House
The Labyrinth

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The Timber Tent

Open-air Space for Dinner

Designed and constructed by Partner Founder, Chet Sergo, the beautiful and elegant custom timber tent is ideal for lounge or intimate al fresco seating. With chandelier lighting, guests are wowed as they arrive to this intimate, open-air structure.

Guest capacity

Up to 125 Seated

Up to 125 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Warm and cozy

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Available services that can be provided by The Homestead 1854

Services & amenities

Bar services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event staff
Liability insurance
On-site accommodations
Pet friendly
Service staff
Set up
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free

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DREAM VENUE
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•Allison S.•Sep 24, 2024
My husband and I just got married at this beautiful venue in September and what a dream it was ️ The entire grounds are surrounded by gorgeous trees offering you a slice of paradise within it. Working with Dawn and Sean was laid back and stress free. They are some of the kindest people on this Earth, helping you with your dream day. I would recommend The Homestead 1854 to anyone and everyone! DO NOT HESITATE! This place is a beautiful gem

For weddings held in May through October, TH1854 can accommodate up to 125 guests for an outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. For these weddings, the ceremony is usually held on the labyrinth, cocktail hour on the front lawn, dinner in the Timber Tent and dancing on the patio.

After viewing the property (in-person or virtual) only a signed contract and non-refundable booking fee guarantees the space and service. We work on a first come first serve basis.

Yes, and there is a $1000 holiday weekend premium rate add-on.

Cash, Credit Card or Check. Please note that if payment is made by credit card, there is a 3.0% credit card surcharge.

Payments are due in accordance with your originally signed terms agreements. Fifty percent of the total is due 180 days prior to the wedding date and the remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the wedding date.

Yes, there is a $1,000 date change fee and it must be done 120 days prior to the original wedding date.

You can choose your own caterer and bakery, but all food must come from a licensed/insured company.

Yes: we have a list of preferred caterers that we know do an amazing job, but you are also welcome to choose caterers not from our list.

Yes: we'll just need to plan to floor space with you and your caterer.

You can schedule tastings with caterers before you decide who to use.

Dinner service is plated style. We order the food per plate, thus, there is no leftover food. In the event you or a guest does not eat everything on your or their plate, we do not box for take home

We have provided a preferred professionals list for you to select from. If you have someone you would like to bring who isn’t on that list, they need to comply with our vendor requirements including being fully insured. If they are a licensed operation, they are probably already compliant but verification is required.

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The Homestead 1854

Select services venue

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Guest capacity

About this venue

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

Our event spaces