THE SABLE CREEK LOVE STORY YOUR CUSTOMIZABLE CANVAS

 

Hey there! Welcome to Sable Creek Homestead. Once upon a time, we stumbled on a stunning scene among the prairies of Minooka, not far from Chicago. It was love at first sight, and we’re sure you’ll be just as head over heels. 

Our beautiful 1930s barn has been lovingly restored and fitted with a range of modern amenities. It sits within an acre of lush wildflowers and gently swaying grasses, with the charming Aux Sable Creek trickling gently just beyond. Does that sound dreamy or what?

We gave our land back to nature, making for enchanting outdoor ceremonies amongst wildflowers buzzing with wildlife. It’s our little present to the prairie state of Illinois – a small step towards restoration. 

Meanwhile, the barn itself also offers a truly flexible reception space. It’s your chance to get creative, but don’t worry! We’ve been in the wedding planning industry for years, so you’ll have plenty of experience, resources, and planning tools on your side. Sounds like a plan?

A modern barn wedding venue for the new-age 

Unlike other barn wedding venues in northern Illinois, ours expertly blends original features with a contemporary finish and customized design. Not your average roll in the hay, the building has an original wood vaulted ceiling and pulley system still in place. Of course, we haven’t compromised on wedding day essentials such as a bar and special lounge for getting ready. On top of that we’ve got everything you need to make the day run without a hitch, including indoor bathrooms and full climate control. You can rely on us all year round to meet and exceed all your expectations!

Dreamy scenes for your outdoor wedding ceremony 

Do you dream of nature-inspired nuptials, surrounded by a flutter of florals and wildlife? We know a place! Our outdoor wedding ceremony locations are set among an acre of rewilded prairie land, complete with colorful blooms and native prairie grasses. Very much a part of the family, our 100-year-old elm tree provides the perfect backdrop for a serene ceremony to remember. Don’t worry – we have a backup plan in place in case the weather starts making things difficult! 

DIY – with plenty of help from our on-site planner 

Craving the cost-savings of a DIY wedding but wondering how on Earth you’ll actually ‘do it yourself? We blend the best of both worlds by offering a huge range of onsite decor items and coordination from the start of the process right through to the special day itself. Resources, planning tools, supplier lists – you name it – we have it all at your disposal. Custom, yet cost-effective, this approach is a marriage made in heaven and you can rest assured you won’t be hit with any unexpected hidden costs or unnecessary expenses when you come to our door!

 

THE SABLE CREEK EXPERIENCE

No more stressing about saying ‘I do’! Here at Sable Creek, we keep things simple and affordable. Unlike other DIY wedding venues, we provide all the essentials while always being on hand to give you assistance throughout the whole planning process. This leaves you free to select catering and other vendors that suit your budget and style. We’re with you every step of the way!

THINK YOU’VE FOUND ‘THE ONE’?

Don’t be shy, make the first move! Get in touch to find out more about how we operate, what’s included, pricing, and availability. 

Interested in a micro wedding, elopement or other event? Email us for your customized quote!

  • Gregory and Kylie

    My husband and I just got married at Sable Creek on 9/22 and we had the most amazing day we could have ever dreamed of. Jillian and her staff were incredible not only on our wedding day but in many of the smaller moments leading up to it. They helped make our vision become reality through our decor, vendor recommendations, and creating an overall space that is perfect for a wedding. We had so many of our guests compliment the venue and tell us how beautiful everything was. If I had to do it all over, I would chose Sable Creek Homestead again in a heartbeat.

  • John and Katherine

    Just had our wedding at Sable Creek, it was an amazing night at a beautiful venue. Nothing more we could’ve asked more for from Jillian and her team. Thank you so much for the night to remember!

  • Halie and Megan

    Gorgeous venue! My wife and I had our wedding and reception on New Years Eve. Sable Creek and staff did an amazing job the day of the wedding. Very helpful, organized, clean and they brought great energy! Leading up to the wedding Jill was very involved and helped with anything we asked. The attention to detail and hard work definitely shows, everywhere you look. It was exactly how we pictured it and the entire day ran so smoothly. I couldn’t be happier we chose to have our special day here!

  • Bryan and Maggie

    Our wedding day was absolutely beautiful and flawless thanks to Jillian! She handled everything from working with our vendors to accommodating any requests that we had. We couldn’t have asked for a better day! I had 100% trust in Jillian to help us in any capacity. She was a joy and pleasure to work with. I would recommend Sable Creek Homestead to anyone looking for a smooth experience accompanied with a beautiful backdrop and venue for your wedding. Thank you Jillian for everything! Maggie & Bryan Mabry. ❤️

  • Brandon and Ashley

    Had my wedding here last weekend and it was absolutely the best day of my life. Working with Jillian & Jamie made this whole planning process so easy and seamless. Not only is the venue absolutely beautiful by itself, but they offer complimentary decor for use and help set up anything else you want to bring in as well. Jillian coordinated with all of my vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page and honestly, I didn’t worry about a single thing because I knew she had it all under control for me. If you are booking this venue for any type of event, you won’t regret it. SCH will always have a piece of my heart since that’s where my husband and I started our forever, & I truly have so much love for this place. 💗💗

  • Josh and Jessica

    Jillian and Jamie made sure everything for our special day was just wonderful! We had so many friends and family compliment how wonderful they were as well. Planning was a breeze with Jillian and I had no worries of anything. Any type of hiccup with a vendor, Jillian was right there to help assist!

    The venue itself is just beyond gorgeous! We added the light package the venue offers, and it looked amazing! It’s an added bonus that there’s lots of decor for you to use if you wish!

    Jillian and Jamie, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making sure we had an amazing, stress free, BEAUTIFUL wedding day!

  • Randy and Kristy

    Recently had our wedding here and the location and owners are absolutely amazing. The reception space is beautiful as well as the outside ceremony space. Jillian and Jamie are super helpful when it comes to not oly the day of events but the planning of using the space and making sure the timelines and setup are going to work. You can tell that they really care about what they do and that your day turn out great. Their assistant Sarah is also amazing as well. When my wife's bustle broke she was right there helping fix it so the night could continue. I will recommend this space to every friend I have looking for a venue just so I can experience this place again.

  • Chad and Amanda

    When my, now, husband and I were in search of a venue for our wedding, we immediately fell in love with the rustic charm of Sable Creek Homestead! The owners did a phenomenal job renovating the old cattle barn into the beautiful venue it is today. Jillian is a very down to earth, sweet, knowledgeable, and organized person. Jillian helped to execute the vision of our wedding without any hiccups. Her special eye for decorating and details made our day perfect. She was very respectful of our wishes and how we wanted the night to go, while still keeping us on time. Overall, the venue was of course gorgeous and matched our vibe, but our day wouldn’t have been as perfect if the owners weren’t there to help! Thank you for a day we will always remember!

  • Raymond and Kristin

    This place was a fairytale. Jillian/her husband, and her assistant Sara were awesome all day/night at making everything go as smoothly as possible even though we had storm’s intermittently through out the day. Our ceremony was in a storm but we made it work, and none of us will ever forget it. We will never forget this place. It was perfect all around.

  • Bridesmaid, Lydia

    If anyone is thinking of having your wedding here and wavering between another, do. Jillian and her venue are a 10/10. If you have viewed pictures you have seen my girlfriends wedding. As one of the maid of honors, girlfriend to the officiant, and professional bridesmaid of 15+ weddings, I was thoroughly impressed. Not only did the wedding WOW myself and all of the guests, but Jillian’s ability to communicate effectively with an anxious over-thinking bride was spectacular. The rehearsal she was on it; the day of, she was more than on it. She was everything you would want in a venue coordinator, not only was she on top of every detail of making the day go smoothly, but she was roll with the punches, let things happen the way they did and more than accommodating. The space was everything you could want. Beautiful, thoughtful, fun, and perfectly laid out for a good time. The people who stand outside the whole time at a wedding (my boyfriend) had a perfect place to hangout, congregate, but still feel apart of the wedding. The people that wanted to be in the dancing and hustle and bustle, had a great space to do so. Again, all I can say is, thoroughly impressed. Thank you Jillian for the best day for my best friend and thank you for all you do. Again, 10/10.

  • Magdelino and Amanda

    Imagine you're a newly engaged fiancé, you're looking for venues and you happen upon Sable Creek Homestead. There are venues and there are VENUES. This isn't just some barn wedding type venue, Sable Creek is a sophisticated, beautiful, elegant, everything you need type venue. Jillian and her husband have created an atmosphere of pure simplicity and beauty that surrounds the area. Their ceremony spot makes getting married feel like fantasy come true and the reception spot is a wonderous place for friends and family to gather and become one. My [newly] Husband and I got married on July 1, 2023 and we couldn't imagine a better place to share our vows and our special day at. Sable Creek is beyond beautiful and we're so lucky to have found a venue that not only has beauty as quality but has amazing staff. If you're questioning whether to go with Sable Creek, I'll save you the trouble and say "YES"!!!

  • Justine and Nicole

    The owners are sweet and amazing to work with. Our first venue got canceled 14 days before our wedding and thankfully the owners worked so hard to make sure our day was as special as we wanted it to be in such short notice.The venue is absolutely gorgeous. So many different places to have a beautiful ceremony/captivating photos. The barn is stunning. Great venue and great people