One of the Top Wedding Venues in Illinois

Picture Perfect describes our Wedding venue where we host the most beautiful outdoor ceremonies. Rustic, elegant receptions follow at the historic lodge. With authentic and charming log cabin accommodations, guests and the honeymoon couple can stay on premise. White Pines Lodge is nestled in the scenic and gently rolling hills of Northwest Illinois with facilities which are located in and around White Pines Forest State Park. The Lodge is conveniently located 30 minutes southwest of Rockford and just 90 minutes west of Chicago.

Music and Wines Under the Pines

Join us every Monday evening from 5PM to 7PM for outdoor live music, wine specials, and our full dinner menu. It’s a great way to start your week with good food, good wine, and great music!

August and September Music Lineup

August 4: Johnson and a Half (Country, Oldies, Rock)
August 11: Nova (Acoustic Rock)
August 18: Nolan and Audrey (Acoustic guitar and violin duo featuring pop, rock, and country)
August 25: Korey Pepper (Originals and covers)
September 1: Dan Elsasser (Classic Rock and Blues)
September 8: Todd Lorenc (Acoustic)
September 15: Richard Dean (Acoustic)
September 22: Wellstrung (Country, Blues, Rock and Roll)
September 29: Mike McHale

Ceremonies at White Pines

White Pines Lodge, nestled within the beautiful White Pines Forest State Park in Illinois, offers a one-of-a-kind setting for unforgettable ceremonies. Surrounded by towering evergreens, winding trails, and rustic charm, the lodge provides both indoor and outdoor venues that blend natural beauty with cozy elegance. 

Receptions

White Pines Lodge is the historic landmark showpiece log lodge in White Pines Forest State Park set among towering pines. An adjoining flagstone patio & garden canopy creates an ideal outdoor woodsy atmosphere for receptions.

Log Cabin Lodging

From authentic cozy log cabins, to large roomy family sized accommodations, the Lodge offers a variety of rustic, clean and relaxing cabins, 23 in all, for guests to enjoy while attending a wedding.

Additional Services

At White Pines, couples choose from nearly all inclusive wedding packages of Silver, Gold or Platinum. Additional services can be added such as Officiants and horse drawn carriage rides. There’s even a list of Preferred Vendors offering: photographers, DJ’s, hair stylists, make-up artists and florists that come highly recommended by our Bridal Experts.

Getting Here