Chicago’s Best Barn Wedding Venues for Rustic Couples

Are you getting married in Chicago and looking for a rustic venue? Planning a beautiful rustic wedding in The Windy City can be a tricky task, especially if you’re trying to find barn wedding venues near Chicago. When we think of Chicago wedding venues, barns aren’t the first types of locations that come to mind — what with all the downtown Chicago wedding venues and super-chic loft wedding venues Chicago has to offer — but many couples don’t realize that these rustic Chicago wedding venues do exist, and they're in close proximity to the city. You can find a farm venue just outside of the city limits and still feel like you’re throwing a Chicago wedding. We’ve found barn wedding venues near Chicago that will take any rustic couple’s breath away, (especially if you love barn weddings!). So get ready to wow your guests with the perfect wedding by choosing one of these barn wedding venues near Chicago.

Fall in love with these top barn wedding venues near Chicago.

Abbey Farms

Located in Aurora, Illinois (just an hour from Chicago), Abbey Farms has over 8,000 square feet of space to utilize for a rustic affair. The farm provides couples with a barn venue known as the The Nagel Emporium that can comfortably seat up to 300 guests and has been hosting weddings for years now. The size of Emporium hall isn’t the only factor that attracts couples. The barn venue also boasts a beautiful head table, oak floors and a relaxing cocktail lounge that creates a charming setting for ceremonies and receptions. The wooden interior can easily be dressed up with twinkling lights, white drapery or other decor, too! This makes it a perfect pick for couples who want a venue they can personalize and make their own. The barn venue also has a vintage-inspired bridal suite filled with antique furniture for the wedding party to use while they get ready for the big day. We really can’t think of a better setting for couples to spend their day, especially if they are looking for a country-chic barn venue just outside of Chicago.

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Heritage Prairie Farm

If you are picturing yourself exchanging vows in a romantic outdoor setting then we have the venue just for you! Heritage Prairie Farm, which is nestled just over an hour away from Chicago, is a beautiful barn wedding venue that will make you and your S.O. swoon. The organic farm has numerous photo-worthy backdrops and includes a rustic barn, farm animals, and more. An experienced culinary team will meet with you and your future-spouse to create and customize a specialty wedding dish that is both local and fresh. The farm also gives its couples a preferred vendor list that includes photographers, rentals, lodging and more. So if you and your S.O. need help finding a trustworthy vendor, Heritage Prairie Farm’s recommendations can help you select your vendor team.

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Hoosier Grove Barn

Hoosier Grove Barn is a renovated 1888 barn that provides a unique and rustic setting for any wedding day style. Located in Streamwood, Illinois, this historic barn is a dreamy wedding venue and offers indoor and outdoor locations. So, if you have your heart set on an outdoor ceremony but really want an indoor reception where you can dance the night away, Hoosier Grove Barn lets you do just that! This venue has a beautiful outdoor gazebo that is perfect for exchanging “I do’s” and also features a barn banquet facility, which can easily host a sit down reception. Whatever you choose, Hoosier Grove Barn doesn’t disappoint with it’s size or pricing. It provides couples with a wedding day package that includes kitchen access, a reasonable curfew, bar rentals, visual equipment and more! If you are looking for a wedding venue that will guarantee that your day will run smoothly and can also personalize then you definitely should add this barn venue to your venue list!

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Byron Colby Barn

Built back in 1885, The Byron Colby Barn is a timeless venue that provides couples with a blank canvas for their big day. The barn prides itself as a “do-it-yourself venue” because it can easily be transformed and personalized—making it a great pick for couples wanting a venue that has little restrictions when it comes to choosing decor and color palettes. The barn is furnished with antique wooden tables and chairs that can be used in a variety of different ways depending on whether a couple wants a formal sit down dinner, or something more laid-back, like a cocktail-style reception. It also offers a few different locations to celebrate, such as the main room for larger gatherings or the loft and balcony for smaller weddings. Couples can even combine the two spaces and seat up to 160 guests for a larger scale wedding. Not only is this barn venue versatile, it also provides couples with a preferred vendor list if for couples who are having a difficult time choosing between vendors.

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The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms

The Orchard Ridge Farms is another wedding venue in Illinois that evokes an elegant setting for a wedding. The farm has been given numerous awards and was even featured on the Travel Channel since it provides such picturesque views. Orchard Ridge Farms is also a great venue for couples planning an extravagant affair since it is over 130 acres and has a wonderful barn venue for couples to utilize for their big day. However the Pavilion doesn’t resemble the standard country barn, instead if features sliding glass doors and even a forty foot masonry fireplace! Located in the quaint village of Rockton, Illinois this barn venue is a little over an hour away from Chicago but is worth the hike. Don’t believe us? Just check out their amazing reviews here!

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Midway Village Museum

Located in Rockford, Illinois, Midway Village Museum is a barn (and museum!) wedding venue that creates a country-chic aesthetic for a wedding. The interior of the building is filled with exposed beams and wooden floors that lets couples transform the venue into a one-of-a-kind setting. Just check out how this couple dressed up the inside of Midway Village Museum's barn! It also has a variety of different rental venues to choose from, if you decide that a barn venue is no longer your dream venue. With over 6 different event spaces to choose from, this farm venue can easily accommodate up to 400 guests. So if you know you want a larger scale wedding that is both charming and rustic, then we suggest checking out this Illinois venue.

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Royal Oak Farm

Royal Oak Farm has been in the wedding industry for twenty years now and has proven to hundreds of rustic couples that it is beautiful place to exchange vows. The farm is home to a 160 acre apple orchard and provides scenic backdrops of the rolling hills of Southern Wisconsin. Located in Harvard, Illinois, Chicago couples can easily plan a large or small wedding, since the venue can hold up to 250 guests. Whether you decide to host your celebration overlooking the orchard or prefer to dance the night away in the screened pavilion, this rustic venue is perfect for any wedding day style.

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The Barn at Cottonwood

A new venue coming Fall 2017, this Amish Barn is being built by hand and will have couples swooning. Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm has been hosting weddings for over 100 years but were lacking in one area, a rustic barn! The Barn at Cottonwood will be a new 5,000 square foot barn pavilion that will be a perfect place to exchange vows. It will feature timber frame and other charming rustic details that will make you feel like your wedding is taking place right in your very own backyard. Located in Lockport, Illinois this new venue is a short distance away from Chicago and is already booked for its Fall 2017 opening! So, 2018 couples should start checking out this venue now—we have a feeling this one will book up quickly.