Country-Style Wedding: What to Look For When Picking Out an Outdoor Venue

• Open Landscape: Look for a venue with a nice open landscape. It would be nice if you could have it in a park, on a ranch, on a farm or better yet in a relative’s backyard. The open landscape gives you room to create a country style wedding that fits your personality.
• Nice Huge Trees: Trees could be used to hang rustic signage or simply used as décor for your ceremony. Using nature to the best of your ability will help bring out that rustic country feel.
• A Farm House: Having your wedding in front of a farm house will make for great pictures. It will definitely incorporate the country-farm style appeal.

Accents That Bring Out Your Country Style Wedding

• Flowers: Sunflowers or Daisies are a great accent to a country style wedding. It’s a great way to add color and to add a hint of pizzazz.
• Wooden Signage: Making wooden signs adds a rustic feel to your ceremony. It also adds a DIY charm to your country style nuptials.
• Stacks of Hay: Accenting your ceremony with stacks of hay helps to lure your guest in with a farm-like style.
• Honey Jars: We can’t have a country style wedding and leave out the favors. You can let your guest take home their very own personalized jars of honey; this will add a country charm to your wedding reception.

Silverlake Country Club

#1: Silverlake Country Club: This beautiful location offers a lovely outdoor garden area for you to say your “I do’s”. The West Garden Patio features an amazing alter and the area can accommodate up to 200 people. This outdoor venue has a cascading waterfall surrounded by beautiful greenery. The Silverlake Country Club also has a Lakeside Chapel Site which is located in a valley on a golf course with a beautiful lake  backdrop. This breath-taking venue will definitely be the perfect place for your Chicago outdoor wedding.

The Odyssey Cruise

#2: Odyssey Cruise Line: The Odyssey Cruise Line will make your wedding dreams come true. The Odyssey is a luxury vessel with plenty of room for both you and your guest to enjoy and make your day one of the most memorable ever. This unforgettable wedding venue comes with fine wines and a nice catered menu to indulge in for your reception.  And just in case you need a little help with planning your special day, the Odyssey Cruise Line offers a wonderful wedding consultant that is willing to help you every step of the way!

Patrick C. Haley Mansion

#3. Patrick C. Haley Mansion: Located just outside of Chicago in Joliet, Illinois the Patrick C. Haley Mansion will be a perfect fit for your outdoor wedding ceremony.  The Victorian garden at Patrick C. Haley mansion offers a lovely ambiance and a bit a charm. Accompanied by two waterfalls, two ponds and exquisite flowers, this elegant site will definitely add a nice touch to your outdoor wedding ceremony.

Chateau Bu-Sche

#4. Chateau Bu-Sche’: This stunning venue is located right outside of Chicago in Joliet, Illinois. Chateau Bu-Sche’ offers a Creekside Gazebo and it’s surrounded by flourishing gardens and a beautiful walk way. This venue also offers an elegant menu for your wedding reception that will accommodate you and your guest. Chateau Bu-Sche will be a venue that help make all of your outdoor wedding dreams come true!