FAQs
Where are you located?

We are located at  275 North 1400 East. Paxton, Illinois

About 100 miles south of Chicago

Is the property ADA or handicapped accessible?

The ceremony area, guest restroom and reception area are all within ADA guidelines. The house has accessibility enhancements but is an historic structure and has stairs.

Are there indoor and outdoor ceremony areas?

Yes. While the vast majority of wedding ceremonies are conducted outside, there are indoor options.

Are there dressing rooms for both the bride and groom?

Yes, The entire house gets dominated by the girls as they have their own salon, makeup tables, full wall mirror, etc. The guys have their own groomsmen lounge with a changing room and vintage arcade.

Is there on site accommodations?

Yes, the house has three bedrooms, and a full kitchen and bathroom for overnight guests. Typically the bride and bridesmaids stay in the house on Friday night so that they are together for hair and makeup which typically starts at 7:30am. That Saturday night is typically a mix on who the reserving party designates on who gets to stay.

Do we carry liability insurance?

Yes, we carry general liability insurance. We do not carry insurance that covers others serving alcohol. If you decide to provide your own alcohol for your wedding, you would need to provide your own liability insurance with alcohol endorsement. Bartending and catering services are also required to provide their own liability insurance.

Do you have wifi internet?

Yep.

What type of ceremonies would you host?

All of them. This is a country based upon freedom of religion and personal choice and we very much respect that.

Do you offer a shuttle service?

We do not currently offer a shuttle. However, if you choose to have a shuttle service we have some recommendations in our preferred vendors section.

Do you have a support staff?

Yes, there will be staff present to assist you through the rehearsal, ceremony and reception. As well as staff to assist you in the planning process. There is also housekeeping and groundskeeping staff. So you do not need to worry about cleaning up after the event.

Is this a destination wedding place?

Yes, it’s absolutely amazing the distances couples have traveled to get married here. The majority are from Chicago and Chicago suburbs. Approximate figures over the past 300 weddings. 80% of the couples that get married here traveled greater than an hour. 50% traveled greater than two hours. 20% traveled greater than three hours. 4% have traveled greater than six hours and .7% traveled greater than 10 hours with both those figures including air transportation.

Do you offer food or drink services?

We do not offer food or drink services as we allow couples the freedom to choose whatever they prefer. We do, however, offer a list of preferred vendors on our Event Planning page.

How many guests can Engelbrecht Farm hold?

A typical wedding is 170 guests with a max capacity of 200.

What is included in the venue rental?

You get the venue from Friday when you show up to Sunday at noon. Tables and chairs for both the ceremony and reception as well as a lot of other stuff. The best way to see what we offer is to take the tour.

Can we tour the farm before booking?

Yes of course, and we highly recommend it.

How do we reserve our date?

To secure your date we require half down and a signed agreement.

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