Loveland Estates: A Dream Wedding Venue
Located in Pocahontas, Illinois, Loveland Estates is a modern, cozy waterfront wedding venue that offers tons of amenities and is a gorgeous, turnkey solution for your wedding day.
Loveland Estates | Wedding Venue Overview
Located in Pocahontas, Illinois, Loveland Estates is a modern, cozy waterfront wedding venue that offers tons of amenities and is a gorgeous, turnkey solution for your wedding day. Just a 40-minute drive from St. Louis, this modern ranch-inspired wedding venue is nestled among lush scenery on a serene lakefront and provides a stunning backdrop for a modern, “boho-infused,” wedding. With ample indoor and outdoor options for your guests, Loveland Estates can host weddings of up to 215 guests, making it a great choice for larger celebrations. As a photographer, while I love the beauty and creative photo opportunities at Loveland Estates, by far the biggest benefit of weddings at Loveland Estates is the team. Weddings here run smoothly, are executed professionally, and are always impeccably styled - mostly because the venue can also handle the florals (and they’re REALLY good). Let’s dive into the details of this venue and why you might want to host your wedding at Loveland Estates!
LOCATION: 519 Stevenson Drive, Pocahontas, IL
MAX GUEST COUNT: 215 seated guests
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Table of Contents
Wedding Day Prep and Where To Get Ready
Reception and Ceremony Spaces
Wedding Day Amenities at Loveland Estates
What Does a Wedding Cost At Loveland Estates?
Loveland Estates Photo Opportunities
Loveland Estates Wedding Photographer
Wedding Day Prep and Where To Get Ready
On top of the ceremony, reception, and cocktail hour spots that Loveland Estates provides, this venue also offers a few very solid options when it comes to starting and getting ready for the day! Let’s break these down
On Location: Dedicated Suite and Loft
When you walk into the main entrance at Loveland Estates, you’re greeted by the dedicated wedding prep suite on the first floor of the venue’s primary building. Within this suite, you’ll find plenty of mirrors, seating options, closet space, and countertops so that you can get ready in comfort. If you head upstairs, there is a warm yet spacious loft that’s available as an additional prep space. Both parties can comfortably get ready in the same spot on the day-of without the need to directly interact with each other - which is a huge win when it comes to logistics and timing on the wedding day!
Off Location: The Loveland Home
If you have a large wedding party or want to spend the night before your wedding in a fully-featured house that you can also use to get ready, Loveland Estates has the perfect solution for you - The Loveland Home! Just a few minutes down the road from the main venue in Greenville, Illinois sits the Loveland Home. This home sleeps up to 12 people, has 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious sitting room.
Reception and Ceremony Spaces
Loveland Estates offers a variety of spaces to host your wedding, from wedding prep to the last dance. With 3 main covered areas and 10 acres to play with, there are plenty of ways to customize the venue to perfectly fit your wedding day’s needs!
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Covered Ceremony Site
If you’ve seen any photos from this venue already, you’ve likely seen images from this idyllic ceremony spot. This portion of the venue is surrounded by vibrant greens, lined with ample bench seating, and it’s all framed around a gorgeous stone-inspired altar area, where the couple, wedding party, and the officiant perform the ceremony. If you’re having a winter wedding, ask Loveland about setting up heating! It’ll allow you to keep your guests cozy while still having that beautiful, naturally-lit ceremony you’ve been dreaming of.
Loveland Estates Cocktail Patio First Look
Cocktail Hour and Covered Patio
Just behind the ceremony site is a covered patio area that offers more seating, space for yard games, and a super cool bar cart for serving drinks between the ceremony and reception. Similarly boho styled, your guests can comfortably hang out while you’re taking family photos and hanging out with the on-site farm animals.
Loveland Estates Reception Space
Reception Space
Housed within the main building at the venue, Loveland Estates’ reception area is a stunning area to get the party started! As you enter, you’ll be greeted by massive windows and gorgeous natural light, At the head of the venue is a huge, inviting brick wall that is styled with warm string lights and hanging greenery. Poured cement floors and vaulted white ceilings bring a modern flair to balance out the brick and lush greenery. Under the staircase to the loft, your guests can visit the full-service bar.
Wedding Day Amenities at Loveland Estates
At Loveland Estates, they strive to make your wedding day as seamless and stress-free as possible. The Loveland team offers venue tours by appointment throughout the week and includes a one-hour rehearsal with your booking. During the planning process, their team will be with you every step of the way to ensure that everything runs smoothly on your big day. They can also assist with florals, centerpieces, bouquets, decor, farmhouse and round tables, cross-back chairs, and bar services. While they’ll provide you a list of their favorite vendors, you aren’t required to use them and you may choose your own caterer. To top it all off, Loveland Estates offers a shuttle service to take guests from the local hotels or the Loveland Home directly to the venue.
What Does a Wedding Cost at Loveland Estates?
The starting investment cost of hosting a wedding at Loveland Estates may vary depending on the time of year and the day of the week, but couples can expect to invest a starting rate of $6,000 for a ceremony and reception at Loveland Estates. Generally, peak wedding season can be more expensive, while off-season dates may offer lower rates. However, your best bet is to contact Loveland Estates directly for the most accurate quote!
Loveland Estates Photo Opportunities
One of my favorite things about Loveland Estates is that it provides a number of photo opportunities around the venue and amazing light when it gets close to sunset. The lake, the surrounding woods, and the venue building itself offer endless chances for your photographer to get creative and make some stunning images. Want to amp up the quality of your wedding photos at Loveland Estates? Let your photographer take you out for sunset photos and night photos to really add some gorgeous light and spice up your final gallery!
Whether you're planning a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, Loveland Estates is a wonderful choice for your wedding venue. With its beautiful location, flexible spaces, and top-notch staff, you're sure to have an amazing, memorable wedding day at Loveland Estates.
Loveland Estates Wedding Photographer
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