Recently I wrote an article covering 5 of my favorite wedding venues in Central Illinois, and first on that list is the stunning Pear Tree Estate! I mentioned in that article how I could go on and on about Pear Tree Estate and what makes it such a special wedding venue, and I meant it. The venue really does have it all, from the incredibly beautiful spaces, to their next level food, and SO much more. That’s why today we’re going to be taking a deep dive into Pear Tree Estate so you can see why I hold this venue in such high regard. Let’s get into it!

What Makes Pear Tree Estate Such a Special Wedding Venue

The Spaces

The first thing I want to talk about is how Pear Tree Estate is an all in one wedding venue, which is so incredibly important for your sanity on a wedding day. By having your getting ready space, ceremony space, and reception space all in one beautiful location you’re able to cut out any travel time from your wedding day. This gives you more flexibility with your wedding day timeline, and ultimately more time to actually enjoy your wedding day itself!

Pear Tree Estate is consists of two main indoor spaces, the Anjou Room and the Bartlett Room. Each can host up to 150 guests, and are also perfect for more intimate gatherings as well. For couples looking to host larger events though, you can combine the rooms and fit a total of 400 guests! As I mentioned, the venue has getting ready spaces on site as well, and you can even rent the estate for up to 8 people to stay at to turn your wedding day into a wedding weekend. As a final note, Pear Tree Estate is currently in the process of building an on site chapel for their couples to use as a designated ceremony space. The chapel is expected to be completed sometime in 2025, and I cannot wait to experience it firsthand!

The Look and Feel

Not only does Pear Tree Estate have all the spaces you’d want in a wedding venue, but they’re all seriously gorgeous too. The interior of the venue has a light, open, and elegant feel to it, perfect for couples looking to keep things on the simpler side in terms of décor. The great thing though is that while the venue on its own is simply beautiful, Pear Tree Estate also operates as a blank slate. They work closely with their couples to bring their wedding vision to life, no matter what that looks like.

The beauty of Pear Tree Estate doesn’t stop there though, as the venue itself is found on 10 acres of lovely farmland. This is a dream come true for your portrait photos for your wedding day. Whether it’s the rolling fields that seem to extend endlessly, the pathway of beautiful towering trees, or the picturesque pond just outside of the venue, there are so many opportunities for photos inside and out at Pear Tree Estate.

The Next Level Service

“Make good food, work hard and be nice to people.” This quote is from owners Lauren and Annie, and is the perfect representation of what Pear Tree Estate is all about. We’ll talk about the food in a little bit here, but first I want to focus on the second half of that quote, work hard and be nice to people. This goal and mindset is so simple, and that’s why I think it’s so effective. Everyone at Pear Tree Estate is simply wonderful to work with. They care so deeply about their clients and the experience of their wedding day, and it really does show. They also treat the vendors with so much respect and are willing to help with whatever you need at the drop of a hat.

From the moment you inquire with them until the last song of the reception plays, you can count on the staff at Pear Tree Estate to ensure that your wedding goes off without a hitch and is exactly what you envisioned it to be!

The Fantastic Food

So Lauren and Annie’s quote about making good food is quite an understatement in my opinion. The food of Pear Tree Estate is unbelievably good, and a HUGE selling point as a wedding venue! There’s an astounding level of care put into the food, both in the presentation and in the quality of the food itself. The fact that the food is served family style also adds a level of authenticity to it that really elevates the experience in my opinion. The venue also offers late night food options as well which are always a hit, after all, you have to stay fueled for a night of dancing! Their desserts are all equally fantastic, and finally to top it all off they make their own cocktails which are usually the most commonly ordered beverages of the night as they’re so tasty.

The Logistics

Planning the logistics of your wedding can sometimes be a bit of a headache, especially for larger weddings. Luckily this is yet another area where Pear Tree Estate excels as a wedding venue. The expansive parking lot means the venue has plenty of space even for the largest of gatherings. The venue is also only around 15 minutes away from Champaign, Illinois, meaning your guests have plenty of options to choose from for their stay be it an Airbnb, Vrbo, or hotel!

The Add-Ons

Finally are the additional décor options that Pear Tree Estate has available for you to choose from in order to alter the style of the venue. This includes lighting options like hanging candle trays, hanging linens, hanging doors, tableware, chairs, and more! The venue really does everything in their power to help you achieve the look and feel of your wedding that you’ve always dreamt of.

If Pear Tree Estate wasn’t on your list of potential wedding venues before then I’m sure it is now as there’s just SO much to love! If you’re looking to book me to document your wedding day be sure to head on over to my contact page, and if you’re looking for more wedding planning resources or inspiration you can check out some of my other blogs.

Central Illinois Wedding Venue Feature: Pear Tree Estate