Charming & Historic Ceremony and Reception Venue
Escape the ordinary, with your closest family and friends, and celebrate your special day at an all-inclusive wedding venue, for up to 125 people, in Illinois. Imagine an intimate outdoor wedding among organic beauty, rich with greenery and fresh pine aroma. The Homestead 1854’s open-air setting serves as a charming backdrop for your most special day. This historic property combines the classic elegance of the 1850’s and the modern luxuries of today. Situated on 2 acres, this manor and the lush gardens that surround it, are maintained to provide a beautiful backdrop for any wedding. Outdoor ceremonies on the labyrinth or indoor ceremonies in the chapel, cocktail hours that extend from the library to the front lawn, open-air dinners in the timber tent, dancing under the stars, roasting marshmallows over an open flame – experience the effortless elegance of a unique and intimate wedding at The Homestead 1854, a historic venue. With outdoor event space for up to 125 people, The Homestead 1854’s ambience will have you feel as though you are at your own family estate. Surrounded by those nearest and dearest to you, our inclusive wedding experiences help you relax and enjoy the beauty of simplicity. The Homestead 1854 will far exceed any expectations you have for your special day. For those in search of a truly unique wedding experience, The Homestead 1854 is one-of-a-kind.