Vrooman Mansion: The Perfect Intimate Illinois Wedding Site

Overview
Accommodations
Enhancements
Ceremonies & Receptions
Gallery

Overview

Whether you want a vintage wedding or a modern ceremony in historic surroundings, Vrooman Mansion is the perfect setting for your dream wedding. Your special day deserves the unique elegance our grand estate provides.

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For the Destination Wedding: An Elegant, Vintage Venue

The Vrooman Mansion of Central Illinois can accommodate up to 80 guests inside (100 outside) – or less for a smaller, more intimate ceremony. You and your guests will be enchanted by the historic details of our wedding venue, as well as the modern amenities. Consider reserving rooms and suites for overnight accommodations before the event to relax onsite with confidence, and or after the event to wind down. Our suites also provide ideal changing areas for the wedding party and capturing wedding party moments with your photographer. Elegant photo opportunities are available indoors and outside throughout the grounds. Rain or shine, the Vrooman Mansion, with its terra cotta exterior, and elegant restored interior make a lovely backdrop for wedding photographs.

Our Carriage House, restored and renovated with spa-quality amenities, is a luxurious choice for a honeymoon cottage that keeps you on property, yet privately tucked away when you want to be.

Wedding Receptions To Remember

We love hosting wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and more, and we provide convenience and choices to our guests. Imagine your own cocktail party, a family-style buffet, or an elegant plated formal dinner that suits your taste and spirit. The acoustics in the Main House will gently amplify our own piano, a local string quartet, or other musicians.

Not Just a Wedding Site: Stress-Free Wedding Planning

Talk to the staff at Vrooman Mansion about convenient ways to plan your wedding, vow renewal, or other cherished event. From local photographers to ministers or other officiants, we have a list of resources at your service.

Our grand staircase is just one of your choices for making an entrance; every bride has many options for customizing her ceremony and reception from start to finish. We can coordinate with your wedding planner; however, many of our guests choose to work with us directly. You’re making decisions from catering to seating and more — we’ll make it easier. We do all of the set-up and clean-up and provide tables, chairs, linens, flatware, glassware and more.

Let us work with you to create an enchanting event. We can help you create the wedding you’ve always dreamed of.

Wedding Photography

We appreciate all of the wedding photographers for giving us permission to use their images on our site and for sharing their images on our official Facebook page. All professional wedding photography is credited to the following. Thank you for sharing your gift with our guests and with us:

Caitlin and Luke Photography
Erin Judd Photography
Holly Birch Photography
Karen Stauffer Photography
Kristen Winkler Photography
Photography by Erin B.
Rachel Schirano Photography
Sara Gardner Photography
Schilling Photography
Stephanie Wood Photography

Accommodations

Wedding Guest Accommodations

Seven suites provide overnight accommodations for you, your bridal party, family and friends. Our beautiful rooms are the perfect places for all of your preparations – and they will create lovely backdrops for your wedding photos.

What could be easier than having your bridal party and/or immediate family under one roof to enjoy getting ready and having photos taken together before the big event? Elegance and convenience are just two of the numerous advantages of having your wedding at the Vrooman Mansion.

And don’t forget about your special night! The Carriage House is the perfect retreat for the two of you on your wedding night. We suggest booking the entire house for just the two of you to enjoy. Because it is separate from the Main House, you will be guaranteed the utmost privacy for a relaxing and romantic evening.

Every detail, from your wedding photos to the guest accommodations, will leave a lasting impression on all those that attend.

Enhancements

Wedding Enhancements

Make a weekend of it… Arrive a day early, relax and spend the night. Let us provide you with a wonderful breakfast before you begin your preparations. We can arrange for hair stylists and makeup artists to provide services in your suite while you talk and visit as a group. Enjoy a mimosa bar with lunch before starting the long day of pictures and celebrating.

And, we can’t forget about the guys! While the girls are adding their final touches in the Main House, let us set up lunch for the guys in the Carriage House. They can relax, bond, and watch sports on the 42” Smart TV. Read below for all of our special deals.

All beverage and food options can be set up in your suite or in the dining room; will serve 8-10 guests. Below prices do not include tax & gratuity.

Silver tray topped with orange, pomegranate and peach juice with a tray of fresh assorted berries

Mimosa Bar

Take the edge off the stress by sipping on a refreshing mimosa! The mimosa bar includes two complimentary bottles of champagne (a signature and a sweet rose), a variety of fresh fruit pieces, and three different fresh fruit juices.

$95 serves 8-10 guests

White covered table topped with wine glasses, paper cups, fresh fruit, carafes of water, and chilled bottles

Extended Continental Breakfast Buffet

Have an early start? Need a light breakfast for all of your bridesmaids, flower girls, and moms while you are getting ready? Add some breakfast to get everyone going on the right foot. Breakfast buffet includes:

Yogurt, granola & fresh fruit
Hard boiled eggs & bacon
Homemade breakfast bars
Assorted baked goods
Hot tea, coffee & orange juice

$120 serves 8-10 guests

White covered table topped with water, soda, bowl of fruit, bags of chips and fresh cut sandwiches

Lunch Buffet

For the girls, we keep it light and easy to eat. And for the guys, a little more substantial. Ask us about our custom menu, which includes gourmet sandwiches and wraps, chips, whole fruit, and homemade cookies with bottled water and soft drinks.

$145 serves 8-10 guests

White covered table topped with elaborate serving trays and platters with beautifully displayed appetizers

Quick Nibbles

No time for lunch? We can provide an assortment of snacks. Ask us about our menu and pick a variety of up to six items.

$125 serves 8-10 guests

Black and white photo of a woman's hands helping a bride adjust her veil

Hair Services

Let us schedule a professional hair stylist to come in the morning of your wedding day so you and your bridesmaids can relax in your suite. Included in this service is a trial run for the bride-to-be prior to the big day.

Ask about availability.

Woman sitting in a chair with a white towel around her shoulders while another woman applies make-up on her

Makeup Services

Wouldn’t it be convenient to have everything taken care of in one place? Ask us about on-site makeup services on the day of your wedding.

Ask about availability.

Woman's feet and left hand freshly manicured with dark red polish

Spa Services

Check in early on Friday and have your manicures and pedicures done here with a lunch buffet. Or add an extra day and include a relaxing massage. Ask about availability.

Ask about availability.

Ceremonies & Receptions

People sitting in white chairs in a room with hardwood floors watching a bride and groom get married

Ceremony Packages

Enhance the romance of your wedding day by treating your guests to an atmosphere of authentic Victorian splendor. From the beautiful surroundings to the meticulous detail of each of our rooms, the Vrooman Mansion sets the mood for an unforgettable day.

After getting ready upstairs, picture yourself walking down our grand staircase in the foyer with stained glass windows and our baby grand piano setting the mood. Want to get a feel for it? Take a 3D Tour of the Mansion.

(All packages listed below include the following:)

On Site Coordinator included
Officiant available upon request
Set-up and clean-up for a stress-free day
Guest book table
Altar/Unity ceremony table with linen
Tulle, white lights, and/or bows for staircase
One room for the bride to get ready prior to ceremony
One-hour early arrival for bride to prepare
One bottle of complimentary chilled champagne or sparkling grape juice with Vrooman Mansion keepsake flutes for the bride & groom
Player piano and/or iPad with Wi-Fi speaker
$150 gift certificate towards your first anniversary overnight stay

*Please call or email for more details and restrictions. Below prices do not include food, alcohol, tax or gratuity.

Ceremonies only also include:

One-hour rehearsal the evening prior
White wooden chairs with padded seats

Prices are based on guest count, starting at $2,000

Cocktail Receptions

Relax and join your guests in celebrating with cocktails and appetizers. Enjoy the music of our piano, or arrange to have a string quartet provide background music to further enhance the elegant ambiance of our turn-of-the century mansion. (Prices do not reflect cost of food and alcoholic beverages.)

On Site Coordinator
Cocktail height tables with linens (3’ round and 3’ high)
Food & beverage table with linens and copper tub for beverages
Non-alcoholic beverages: soft drinks, coffee, ice water, iced tea and/or lemonade
Appetizer and cake plates with forks
Paper napkins
Glassware
Cake knife and server to use; cake cutting and serving

Prices are based on guest count, starting at $2700

Sit-Down Dinner Receptions

Relax and join your guests in celebrating with a bountiful buffet or a plated and served formal dinner. Enjoy the music of our piano, or arrange to have a string quartet provide background music to further enhance the elegant ambiance of our turn-of-the century mansion. (Prices do not reflect cost of food and alcoholic beverages.)

On-Site Coordinator
5’ round tables with linens and white wooden chairs with padded seats (seating 8 per)
Food & beverage table with linens and copper tub for beverages
Non-alcoholic beverages: soft drinks, coffee, ice water, iced tea and/or lemonade
Five-piece place settings, flatware, and linen napkins
Glassware
Cake knife and server to use; cake cutting and serving

Prices are based on guest count, starting at $3400

View from a greenery and floral covered balcony of rows of white chairs set up for a wedding

Ceremony and Reception

Have both your ceremony and reception in one unique and private location. After you walk down the staircase and say “I do”, relax and join your guests on-site celebrating with cocktails and appetizers, a bountiful buffet, or even a plated and served formal dinner. Enjoy the music of our piano, or arrange to have a string quartet provide background music to further enhance the elegant ambiance of our turn-of-the century mansion. (Prices do not reflect cost of food and alcoholic beverages.)

On-Site Coordinator
One-hour rehearsal the evening prior
5’ round tables with linens and white wooden chairs with padded seats (seating 8 per) and/or 3’ round cocktail tables with linens
Food & beverage table with linens and copper tub for beverages
Non-alcoholic beverages: soft drinks, coffee, ice water, iced tea and/or lemonade
Five-piece place settings, flatware, and linen napkins
Glassware
Cake knife and server to use; cake cutting and serving

Prices are based on guest count, starting at $4000

Gallery

Bride sitting on grooms lap in tall wood chair in dimly lit room surrounded by dark trim, floors and stairs

Rear view of bride in white dress and veil sitting in a red velvet chair smiling and looking sideways

Bride in white dress flanked by two bridesmaids on each side in orange dresses all holding white and orange bouquets

Bride in white dress holding hands, head to head with groom with diffused light and autumn trees in background

Bride in white dress bending over hugging two young girls

Black and white photo of several men dressed suits preparing for a wedding

Black and white photo of bride holding bouquet in front of tall mirror while an older woman adjusts her hair

Bride and groom under homemade arch made of branches and white fabric getting married in front of friends and family

Bride in white dress sitting on grooms lap near a tree with green grass and glimpse of mansion in background

Bride and groom with five groomsmen in grey suits and five bridesmaids in purple dresses outside on the mansion steps

Room with blue and beige papered walls and lace curtains and several white chairs set up for a wedding

Groom flanked by two groomsmen on each side walking in a "v" formation outside in the leaf-covered grass

Bride and groom embracing in a white horse drawn carriage in front of the Vrooman mansion surrounded by green landscaping

Brightly lit room with a bride in a white dress and several bridesmaids and flower girls in blush dresses

Rear view of bride in long white dress approaching the groom outside the steps of the Vrooman mansion