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Farmington Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Mokena, Illinois

Weddings

Outdoor wedding venue with scenic views, intimate nooks, and a gravel path.

Plan your tour

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–9 PM

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The setting

The style of Farmington Lake in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪵 Rustic 2 mentions

“I highly recommend Farmington Lake if you are looking for a beautiful outdoor rustic place to get married!”

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🌊 Waterside 17 mentions

“From the picturesque alter backing up to the lake, the lush open fields, and the beautiful red barn, there isn't a bad picture to be had.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Farmington Lake — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

Outdoor Ceremony Site

“Our original ceremony site fell through but we found Farmington Lake about a month before our wedding and Melanie, the owner, made everything super easy.”

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🌊 Pond or Lake 17 mentions

“From the picturesque alter backing up to the lake, the lush open fields, and the beautiful red barn, there isn't a bad picture to be had.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 85 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 27 mentions

“Working with Melanie was a fantastic experience from beginning to end, and we are thrilled with the stunning results.”

📋 day-of coordination 3 mentions

“She is the event planner, wedding planner and coordinator all in one.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“They have so many great decoration add ons and even a beautiful rain tent with a beautiful backdrop should it rain.”

From the reviews

We recently had had our wedding at Farmington Lake, and I am so grateful that we did. We loved everything about it, it was absolutely beautiful! The venue is absolutely beautiful, and there are so many great spots for beautiful pictures. It really felt like something out of a fairy tale.

★★★★★ — Kyle, Sep 2020

I have nothing but great things to say about Farmington Lake. The second we toured we knew this was the PERFECT venue for our wedding ceremony. Melanie was amazing, kind, supportive, and helpful through it all.

★★★★★ — Sylvia, Oct 2021

I have nothing but GREAT things to say about Farmington Lake!! We got married here on 10.2.21. This site was the very first place that we toured and we loved it so much that we booked that same week and never looked anywhere else! Melanie was such a great help along the way!

★★★★★ — Brittany, Nov 2021

My son just got married at Farmington Lake and it was beautiful. The whole experience was absolutely wonderful, from the moment we went to check it out, at the rehearsal and on the big day until every guest had left. Melanie was so helpful, knowledgeable, pleasant, accommodating, etc.

★★★★★ — Cheryl, May 2022

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Getting married at Farmington Lake

Farmington Lake 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.

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Where to find Farmington Lake

12050 179th St, Mokena, IL60448

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