Unfortunately, no. As we are a licensed establishment, all alcohol must be provided and served by our venue.

If a couple would like a pet included in their ceremony, they can!
After the ceremony, all pets must go home.
Duly authorized service animals are permitted to stay on the property for the entirety of the event.

Our beautiful house is for bridal parties only, reserved for guests 10 and over.

While weddings (and similar events) require both cancellation and liability insurance, non wedding events (and similar) are required to only get liability insurance.

Yes! Overnight accommodations are available for the couple!
The honeymoon suite costs $189.

It is already included with The Weekend Wedding package.

Personal items must be removed from the venue at the end of your contracted time.
This answer varies depending on the package.

For rental only weddings, access to both the home and the venue starting at 9:00 AM on the wedding day.
With coordination, entrance begins at 8am.

Absolutely!
We offer an exquisite 5,000 sq ft. historic home with modern design!

A beautiful, bright and spacious bridal suite awaits!
Every room in this house has been set up to be used as a photo opportunity!

We also have our grooms garage which has free game play on the wall, 2 X 85” TVs, a free play claw machine and a bar.

We would certainly rather have vehicles left overnight, than driving at risk.

Your car may may be left overnight but must be picked up by 10:00 AM the following morning to avoid towing.

Yes, in-house security is required for all events.

Couples can bring in their own decoration pieces.
However, larger items such as the dance floor, throne chairs, trees, etc. must be rented thru the PBC Venue.

No. We do not require you use any specific vendors. However, if you are questioning which ones to use, we can certainly point you in our favorite directions!

Our LED dance floor ranges from 10'x10' to 20'x20'

Pricing depends on size and can range from $795-1295.

Dance floor rental also comes with up lighting.

Yes, a 4% processing fee applies to all credit card transactions.

Yes, there is a bar minimum for different events.

For weddings: 750
For non weddings: 250

We have found the majority of couples add to their minimum, but it is not required.

We do not have a catering kitchen on site. This is something we do go over with caterers.

Have you ever had such a great time that you don’t want the party to end? Us, too!!
However, our liquor license does end at 1am.

Our farm style tables are 39.5” wide X 6, 8 or 9’ long.
They sit 10, 12 or 14 people.

60” round tables are used for outdoor events.

Your rental includes:
Entire house for bridal party Groom’s garage
Outdoor courtyard for your ceremony
Seating for up to 200
The pole barn for your reception
In-house security and staff
Tables & chairs
An arch at the ceremony
4 X 85” TVs for video use
Access to our inventory

The best of both worlds: country/rustic pics and modern glam photos in the venues.

It also includes free, onsite parking for up to 200 on a well lit concrete parking lot.
Overflow parking guests will be shuttled to and from their car via staff and golf carts.

Yes, a $500 refundable security deposit is mandatory for non wedding events.

A $1,000 refundable security deposit is required for wedding and similar events.

The deposit is returned after the event and the final walk thru is complete.

Congratulations!
To secure your wedding date, we require a signed contract and the booking fee.

Yes, children are always welcome!

Additional staff may be required at the client's expense if there is a significant amount of children (24+) expected to attend the event.

Children must also remain under close adult supervision throughout the celebration.

Yes, with our (nearly) all inclusive package, we include up to 5 table linens.
Our venue uses hard wood family tables & they are not meant to be covered.
Additionally, our tables are a custom made and are wider than the average size table.

Yes! The venue is climate-controlled and available year-round.

To ensure guest immediate comfort, we recommend keeping coats close by. Due to the large barn doors opening, we opted to not have a coat check.

T-TH from April - September, we offer a ceremony & reception package, for $3,500.

Included is:
An outdoor ceremony space, cocktail tables, appetizers, a small cake to cut, a champagne toast, water and soda with cups & ice, round tables w/ linens, chairs, access to decorations and the house to get ready in for 2 hours before your event starts.

Pricing is for 30 guests*

*There is a $40 per person charge for more guests, with a max of 50.
In the event we need to go inside due to weather, a room flip will not be able to occur.

Absolutely!
We are proud to be an inclusive and welcoming venue for all.

Yes, we have an officiant available for couples in need of one.

We typically require only a few in-person meetings. We happily schedule appointments via zoom, as well.

You are welcome to attend our open houses as often as you’d like.

Yes! We’re committed to sustainability and offer recycling services. We’re also happy to donate your flowers to an assisted living community (or another location of your choice).

Part of the reason we are able to host efficient, back to back events, is because we keep our property staged for weddings.
We have certain furniture used for certain areas as a strategic move.
All house furniture must remain in the house.
All barn furniture must remain in the barn.
All outdoor furniture must remain as outdoor furniture.
It can not be taken out or traded.

It sure does!
The garage is complete with a bar, two 85” TVs, a sound system & several wall games.

There is also a children’s area as well and a free play claw machine.

Well, we hope not.
However, we do have long and short term plans that are currently taking effect.
Any construction on the property would not be in any direct line of sight or in photos.

We reserve our venue by date, so if it’s available, you’re free to rent it at full price.
Available dates rent for 50% off within 90 days of date.

*Bar minimums are still required to be met and are not subject to discount.

Planting season in Central Illinois generally begins in early to mid-April. Because the exact schedule depends on weather and field conditions, couples choosing any April weekend should be prepared for the possibility of planting activity near the wedding venue.

Harvest generally begins around the middle of October. However, weather, crop conditions, and equipment availability can affect the schedule. Couples planning an October wedding should be prepared for the possibility of nearby harvesting activity.

No. The surrounding farms are independently owned and operated, and farmers frequently work from sunrise to sunset during planting and harvest seasons. Pole Barn Chic cannot ask them to stop or adjust their work around an event.

No. Farmland surrounds the entire property, creating the beautiful rural atmosphere that makes our Springfield, Illinois, wedding venue so unique.

It is possible. The surrounding farms are not owned or controlled by Pole Barn Chic, and agricultural work is scheduled according to weather, crop needs, and field conditions. For that reason, we cannot guarantee that spraying or other farm activity will not occur on your wedding day.

It may be. Tractors, combines, trucks, and other farm equipment may operate near the property, particularly during planting and harvest seasons. This activity is a natural part of choosing a wedding venue surrounded by working Central Illinois farmland.

Yes. Depending on the season, weather, and nearby farming activity, guests may occasionally notice dust, machinery noise, or natural agricultural odors. These conditions are outside the venue’s control.

No. The neighboring fields are privately owned working farmland. Couples, guests, photographers, and vendors must remain within the boundaries of the Pole Barn Chic property unless permission has been obtained directly from the landowner.

No. The appearance of the surrounding fields changes throughout the year based on the crop, weather, planting schedule, growing conditions, and harvest timing. This seasonal transformation is part of the authentic farm setting.

Guests with allergies or respiratory sensitivities should bring any medications they may need and speak with their healthcare provider before attending. Pollen, dust, crops, and normal agricultural activity may be present around the property.

No. The home is reserved exclusively for the wedding couple and designated members of the wedding party. Guests should remain in the ceremony, reception, and approved outdoor areas of the wedding venue.

Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited because Pole Barn Chic operates under a liquor license. A per-incident fine will be charged for any outside alcohol brought onto the property. If alcohol is brought into a contracted dry event, the couple will also be responsible for paying the venue’s required bar minimum.

Yes. A valid credit card must be placed securely on file before the event. It may be used for bartender gratuities, property damage, overtime, bar overages, policy violations, or other authorized incidental charges associated with the event.

Possibly. Every wedding and weather situation is different, so the large doors may be opened or closed throughout the event. Because temperatures inside our Central Illinois wedding venue can fluctuate, we encourage guests to dress in layers and plan accordingly.

Yes. Cash is accepted for purchases at Pole Barn Chic.

Yes. We accept credit and debit cards with a $10 minimum purchase. Guests may also open a bar tab during the event.

Yes. Apple Pay is accepted for convenient contactless purchases.

No. The tree swing is a wedding prop intended for staged photographs and decorative purposes only. It is not playground equipment, so children and guests may not swing, climb, or play on it.

Normally, the Pole Barn Chic Team that will be there for you on your wedding day is a a mix of venue workers, bridal assistants, bartenders and more.

If you choose to have a dry event or chose not to have coordination, there will be no bartenders or wedding staff the day of the wedding.

Only venue management. will be present.