10 best midwest wedding venues

Jul 04, 2023 | Planning
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The Henry Ford | Niki Marie Photography

If you're getting married in the Midwest, you'll find no shortage of beautiful wedding venues offering spectacular views and the friendly, down-to-earth hospitality that America's heartland is known for. Travel through the Midwestern states like Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana and you'll get a little bit of city, a little bit of country, and everything in between. It's a huge region to look for a venue to host your event in so we're here to help with our pick of the 10 best wedding venues in the Midwest to help you narrow down your choices.

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The Hutton House
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The Hutton House | Russell Heeter Photography

Best wedding venues in Minnesota

The Hutton House, Minnesota

About: Minutes from downtown Minneapolis, private nestled near the lake, you'll find premier events venue The Hutton House. Offering elegant surroundings, thoughtful planning and an impeccable level of personalized service, The Hutton House delivers a decidedly different experience. Soaring ceilings, natural light and beautifully designed private settings make The Hutton House an intimate urban oasis for your special day.

Location: 10715 South Shore Drive, Medicine Lake, Minnesota 55441

Capacity: Up to 300

Price range: $$$

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Legacy Hill Farm | Carly Mac Photography
Legacy Hill Farm Pin it
Legacy Hill Farm | Carly Mac Photography

Legacy Hill Farm, Minnesota

About: Legacy Hill Farm has everything you could want in a Midwest wedding venue. There's a whole collection of fabulous spaces in which to host your ceremony and reception, including an outdoor amphitheatre, pavilion, fountain courtyard, loft space, bar and patio. This venue focuses on transparent pricing so you would find extra charges for services such as outdoor heaters and landscape lighting, concierge service and post-event deep cleaning service.

Location: 16434 Highway 61 Blvd, Welch, Minnesota 55089

Capacity: up to 295

Price range: $$

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St James 1868 | Lindsey Taylor Photography

Best Wisconsin wedding venues

St James 1868, Wisconsin

About: If you like the idea of a historic venue re-envisioned with modern glamour, let us introduce you to St James 1868. This historic 150-year old church has been thoughtfully renovated into two luxury wedding spaces. The larger venue, the Abbey, maintains original Tiffany stained-glass windows, 15th Century hand-carved monastery panels, original hardwood floors, and antique light fixtures. The second venue, the HYDE, was the former parish house gymnasium that features a two-story vaulted loft space with expansive windows, filtered natural light and original hardwood floors. It's a must see!

Location: 833 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233

Capacity: up to 300 (the Abbey); up to 150 (the Hyde)

Price range: $$$

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Chicago Botanic Garden | Jen Lynne Photography
Chicago Botanic Garden Pin it
Chicago Botanic Garden | Jen Lynne Photography

Best Illinois wedding venues

Chicago Botanic Garden, Illinois

About: At Chicago Botanic Garden you'll find perfect locations for your wedding ceremony and reception nestled amid enchanting gardens, peaceful lakes and native woodlands. If you dream of tying knot against a backdrop of flowers, waterfalls, and magnificent vistas, this could be the Midwest wedding venue for you.

Location: 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL

Capacity: Up to 300

Price range: $$$

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Castle Farms | Beth Joy Photography

Castle Farms Pin it
Castle Farms | Beth Joy Photography

Best Michigan wedding venues

Castle Farms, Michigan

About: Tucked away in Northern Michigan, Castle Farms boasts romantic courtyard chapels, magnificent formal gardens, soaring towers and stone archways, making it the ideal choice for a Midwest fairytale wedding. Castle Farms features five unique reception spaces, each offering stunning views of manicured gardens and courtyards. Built in 1918, the Castle's historic fieldstone walls and dramatic towers are a photographer’s dream, offering stunning backdrops in any weather.

Location: 5052 M-66 N, Charlevoix, MI

Capacity: 300+

Price range: $$$

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The Henry Ford | Niki Marie Photography

The Henry Ford, Michigan

About: The Henry Ford - one of the country’s best Museums, according to Conde Nast Traveler - features grand American architecture, impeccable grounds, lush garden courtyards plus memorable experiences including horse-drawn carriages, Model T’s and locally sourced menus, all with award-winning service. There are three wonderful venues to choose from to suit different wedding styles and guest counts.

Location: 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124‑5029

Capacity: 150 - 600

Price range: $$$

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The Colony Club | Niki Marie Photography
The Colony Club Pin it
The Colony Club | Niki Marie Photography

The Colony Club, Michigan

About: Giving an American country club vive in the heart of Detroit, The Colony Club offers a beautiful backdrop for couples looking for a classic wedding venue. The Colony Club offers several event spaces to choose from, including a spectacular grand ballroom for up to 350 guests, and a petit ballroom for more intimate events of up to 120 guests.

Location: 2310 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, United States

Capacity: Up to 350

Price range: $$$

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Best Ohio wedding venues

The Barn at Hart's Grove, Ohio

About: Set on over 550 beautiful acres in Northeast Ohio, The Barn at Hart's Grove exudes a rustic yet elegant aesthetic. A chapel provides stunning scenic views of pasture, woods, a beautiful lake and log cabin. The main barn is decorated in a black and white colonial them, complete with stained concrete floors, chandeliers, and beautiful lighting.

Location: 5926 State Route 534 Windsor, Ohio 44099

Capacity: up to 200

Price range: $$$

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Jorgensen Farms | Michelle Joy Photography
Jorgensen Farms Pin it
Jorgensen Farms | Michelle Joy Photography

Jorgensen Farms, Ohio

About: Set on the Northeast edge of Columbus in central Ohio, Jorgensen Farms stands on 100 pastoral acres and offers a beautiful wedding location based around a working family farm. Couples can choose between the tranquil The Gardens at Jorgensen Farms, which offer a whimsical landscape with vast meadows and sweeping views, and Oak Grove, which features a twentieth-century greenhouse, offering a magical, ambient setting, surrounded by glass and natural light.

Location: 5851 E Walnut Street, Westerville, OH

Capacity: Up to 250

Price range: $$$

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The Sixpence |  Aubrey Lynn Photography

Best Indiana wedding venues

The Sixpence, Indiana

About: The Sixpence is set on 17 acres of idyllic rolling hills with a charming creek and offers three distinct purpose-built event spaces. The Sixpence is neutral blank canvas in beautiful surroundings, allowing couples add their personal style and host anything from small gatherings to large-scale events with sophisticated style.

Location: 4400 N 1000 E, Whitestown, IN 46075,

Capacity: Up to 300

Price range: $$$

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Sunflower Hill Farm | Ashley Carrington Photography
Best Missouri wedding venues​ Pin it
Sunflower Hill Farm | Ashley Carrington Photography

Best Missouri wedding venues

Sunflower Hill Farm, Missouri

About: In the heart of Missouri wine country, you'll find Sunflower Hill Farm - a charming estate rooted in creating memorable events. Located right by the beautiful Missouri river, you can expect fabulous scenery surrounding the new barn event space, farm house bridal accommodation, and a 'party cove' with bonfires.

Location: 245 Terry Rd, Augusta, MO 63332

Capacity: Up to 200

Price range: $$$

If you're getting married in the Midwest, you'll find no shortage of beautiful wedding venues offering spectacular views and the friendly, down-to-earth hospitality that America's heartland is known for. It's a huge region to look for a venue to host your event in so we're here to help with our pick of the 10 best wedding venues in the Midwest to help you narrow down your choices.

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