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Crooked Creek Whitetails Estate
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Fairmount, Illinois
Countryside event venue offering a wooded setting, a 2-acre pond, and a chapel.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (217) 369-3540
- Website crookedcreekwhitetailsestate.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–4:30 PM |
The setting
“I cannot recommend Crooked Creek enough to those who are looking for the perfect venue.”
Amenities couples mention
“The event building, the grounds, the bridal suite, and fishing cabin were all amazing.”
“The facilities - Reception Hall, Bridal/Princess Suite, Cabin have been so well thought out taking in to account every detail.”
“I cannot recommend Crooked Creek enough to those who are looking for the perfect venue.”
What couples say again and again
“Our guests still talk about how beautiful our wedding day was and we have heard MANY times that it’s the most beautiful wedding they’ve ever attended.”
“Gorgeous property and the owners are wonderful to work with!”
“During a very difficult time for our family, she made the days up to and the event seamless.”
“We had so much fun setting up and decorating the day of our rehearsal dinner with her team to bring our vision to life.”
“The event building, the grounds, the bridal suite, and fishing cabin were all amazing.”
From the reviews
This is a long overdue review that I have been meaning to leave for awhile. I got married at Crooked Creek in June 2023, and it far exceeded my expectations. Kelli and her staff are the nicest most accommodating people you will ever meet.
Our wedding at CCWE was more than we ever hoped for. The property and venue are beautiful with so much opportunity for any decoration styles! Our wedding wouldn’t have gone the perfect way it did without the help from the owners, Kelli and Randy!
From the moment we pulled in the drive, we knew this was the place for our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding venue. The pond, cabin, bridal suite, and reception building were beautiful. Lots of photo opportunities for great pictures with nature, rustic, and/or formal.
What a delightful and beautiful place! When we first drove in, the grounds were so inviting and attractive to take in. The facilities - Reception Hall, Bridal/Princess Suite, Cabin have been so well thought out taking in to account every detail.
Getting married at Crooked Creek Whitetails Estate
Crooked Creek Whitetails Estate comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Crooked Creek Whitetails Estate
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Crooked Creek Whitetails Estate — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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