About this vendor
Located only 10 miles West of Springfield IL, Paul's Paradise is one of the classiest country-chic wedding venues in the state. This unique property offers all the charm you’d expect from a resort. This property accommodates your rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and all of your photography needs. Sit back, relax and enjoy ALL your special moments!
With 100 acres of land, Paul's Paradise boasts a spring-fed lake, flowers, tons of red Tropicals and lush greenery that bursts with color in the spring and fall. The picturesque surroundings include a tree farm that can be used as a backdrop for wedding photos. The team at this property go above and beyond for their couples and do everything that they can to accommodate.
For out-of-town guests, the town of Springfield is a 12 minute drive away and has plenty of places for overnight accommodations.
Your wedding day at Paul's Paradise can start in a luxurious get-ready lounge, complete with hair and makeup stations, alongside a private bar. From here, the ceremony can begin in a classically elegant ballroom or one of the spacious outdoor patios. The ballroom is fitted with a stage for professional entertainment and is climate-controlled for comfort all year round. Stone and granite features offer a sense of grandeur to this space that contrasts with exposed wooden beams. Your wedding caterers, meanwhile, have their own dedicated room to prepare dishes in. A large granite bar with 12 refrigerators is ready for those all-important celebratory toasts to the newlyweds. Tables and chairs are supplied by the venue, along with linens and some decorative pieces. There are three wedding packages available, to suit whatever you need from the team on your big day.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Ballroom
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Beach
- Waterfront
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Planning
- Wedding Design
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
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out of 5.09 reviews
I live in South Carolina and was trying to plan a wedding from afar and Sherri made it so easy. All of the staff at Paul’s is amazing! They went above and beyond to make sure we ha...
d a fantastic day.
They did all of the decorating with their decorations and our flowers. It looked phenomenal. Lindsay and Sherri really want to make everything perfect for your big day. They will work with you to create it.
The best part of the venue is the outdoor/indoor setting. We had our ceremony outside and we able to go inside if we needed to due to weather.
Highly recommend!
We just had our wedding here this past weekend & it was nothing less than AMAZING!! Our experience was incredible, everyone was so kind & helpful. Paul’s paradise is gorgeous and w...
e would highly recommend it to anyone!
Our wedding turned out beautiful at Paul's! The space is beautiful if you want an all-in-one venue. Sheri and her team were so helpful and responsive to any questions we had. Guest...
s are still raving about our venue!!
We can honestly not be any happier with the way our wedding and reception turned out at Paul’s Paradise. Not only is it a beautiful, well-designed venue, but working with Sherri ma...
de the entire process a dream. All of our many calls with questions were received and answered immediately and the numerous requests we made were taken care of so efficiently. There is not a single thing we would change about our day. Sherri, and all at Paul’s Paradise, deserve a huge thank you in making the day just perfect. We are just so thankful our now daughter-in-law found Paul’s Paradise and decided to give it a look. What a lucky find - it was perfect!
My daughter's wedding was this past weekend and we are still just raving about Paul's Paradise and Sherri and Chad! It was the perfect outdoor/indoor space! We held the wedding o...
utdoor on the beautiful patio and the reception was inside. Both areas had plenty of space for guests and the amenities were amazing! We especially loved the bridal suite - so perfect for the bride and her bridesmaids to get ready! At night, the lights just made the perfect backdrop for pictures too! It was an amazing location and we are so grateful we found Paul's Paradise!!!
Paul's was a diamond in the rough of a busy wedding season. We luckily found them and worked with them for a year. Their team is amazing (especially Sherri and Chad). The space ...
is truly unique as a venue that allows for the ceremony, pictures, and reception to be at the same site. People were gathering around the lit pergola/ceremony stage at the end of the night as a spot for one-of-a-kind pictures.
We even worked together to do a tree-planting-ritual during the ceremony.... and we took that tree and planted in our home's backyard a few days later.
Paul's Paradise is something special in the Greater Springfield area and our wedding was lucky to have been there. Check it out.
This venue was absolutely amazing and made planning our wedding easy and stress free! We chose the outdoor patio area and it fit our needs perfectly. Sherri did a wonderful job wit...
h the decorations that gave it that WOW factor. She exceeded my expectations with her attention to detail. The property is gorgeous and Danny was able to guide our photographer to find the perfect spots for photos that we will cherish forever. I highly recommend Paul's Paradise.
We hosted our dream reception at Paul’s Paradise. Everything was absolutely perfect from beginning to end with special attention paid to every single detail. The grounds are gorgeo...
us, the venue is stunning and classy with a hint of country chic vibe. Our guests were raving about the venue for weeks and months after !! We highly recommend this beautiful, romantic venue to all couples searching for that perfect place to hold the reception of your dreams !! We love Paul’s Paradise !
What an AMAZING venue!! My husband and I were married at Paul's Paradise on the deck overlooking a private pond on a warm summer's day surrounded by our closest friends and family ...
in an intimate and romantic ceremony. While we brought in our own decorations, the fresh flowers and blooming trees that were already onsite made for a gorgeous backdrop! After our ceremony, we danced the night away in a venue that you truly must see to believe! The granite bars, the stone work, the stage, how is this in central Illinois?! We have been married a little over a year and SO much has been added even after our wedding!! Sherri and Danny went above and beyond to make our wedding and reception exactly what we wanted! Sherri spoiled my girls and me at the bridal suite by having fresh fruit platters, candy, champagne and juice on hand for us to enjoy and even had 80's music (my favorite) playing when we arrived to get ready! The property is beautiful and private--our own little oasis to celebrate our families coming together!
Contact
12430 State Route 125, Pleasant Plains, IL | Within 75 miles of Springfield, Illinois
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