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Bluestem Farm & Events

Bluestem Farm & Events

Hebron, IL
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    Valerie D. Sent on 05/31/2024
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    Amazing Venue!

    Bluestem was an incredibly beautiful venue for our wedding! The entire venue was everything we could have dreamed of and more. Kelly was fantastic in helping the day run smooth and everything leading up to our wedding. She did everything she could to make our day perfect and we are so grateful for her. The rustic look was just what we were looking for and our guests genuinely enjoyed their night. We got so many compliments from family and friends and our day was absolutely perfect all because of Bluestem. Highly recommend this venue!
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    Leah R. Sent on 03/12/2024
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    Above and beyond!

    Kelly is the absolute BEST! Bluestem Farm was the perfect location for our daughter’s dream wedding!
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    Nakiyha M. Sent on 10/16/2023
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    Wedding planner and Wedding venue

    I had my dream wedding at Bluestem Farm and events and it so special and unique. Kelly (wedding venue owner) was willing to take on title of our “wedding planner” just less than a month away from our wedding because previous wedding planner unfortunately didn’t meet expectations. She was our saving grace. She was so responsive, flexible, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the whole process but especially when we made the decision to have her as our wedding planner. My wedding day was so smooth and seamless and I cannot be more grateful for her. The venue itself was perfect for ceremony and reception. We received so many compliments about how beautiful the venue was. The prairie reserve behind us during our ceremony was one of my favorite things about having an end of September wedding because the field literally is gold. The venue is perfect and the owner is even better to work with!
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    Denise S. Sent on 09/30/2023
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    Amazing Place to have your whole wedding

    Kelly and her staff were so kind since the moment we walked in to the day of the wedding. She made sure all my questions were answered and everything was set up just as we asked. I couldnt have been more pleased with the entire venue. Highly recomment having your next wedding/event here.
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    Caitlin S. Sent on 09/13/2023
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    Everything I Dreamed Of And More

    My husband and I viewed Bluestem Farms during the big wedding boom! Kelly was excellent, she answered all of our questions told us what season is her favorite at the venue and how things will work for the day of. We ended up putting our downpayment later that day for our wedding day.

    Kelly was really flexible. She let us do a payment plan which made our wedding so much more possible. There was even a month that I was a couple days late on the money getting to her because of the mail and all that, but I communicated it all to Kelly and she was very understanding.

    We had an option to do a rehearsal at the venue but it was the Thursday before the wedding. Although this was a nice option for us, we already planned our rehearsal dinner for the Friday before the wedding. I know in 2024 it will be different as when you book the venue, it will be for the entire weekend instead of just the day.

    The day of the wedding was perfect! Kelly was there all day with us. She was around helping us make the venue into our dream venue. We rented the China and she placed them all on the tables while we were getting ready. Our wedding day was really windy, windier than expected. Kelly helped us figure out how we will have our ceremony decor outside without it being blown away or broken!

    I cannot recommend this venue enough!
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    Natalie Sent on 03/13/2024
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    Natalie (2023 Bride)

    Booking Bluestem farm & Kelly Happ as the venue of our wedding was one of the best choices we made. Not only is the venue absolutely gorgeous, clean, and well maintained, but working with Kelly was seamless. She took the time to get to know us and iron out the details of our day to make it go as perfectly as possible. I would recommend this venue to anyone. So many of our guests complimented us on our wedding venue and I wouldn't have changed it for the world.
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    Mia C. Sent on 08/23/2023
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    Bluestem Farm & Events

    Kelly and her venue were wonderful! We ended up using Kelly as our coordinator as well and couldn’t be happier! She was extremely responsive and available for any and all questions. She made or day as smooth as possible from start to finish. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous with multiple areas for people to hang out in. I cannot recommend this place enough!!
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    Melissa R. Sent on 07/11/2023
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    Beautiful venue. Every part of the property was breathtaking. Kelly was very attentive through out the whole process.

    Beautiful venue. Every part of the property was breathtaking. Kelly was very attentive through out the whole process.
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    Megan K. Sent on 07/09/2023
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    What a dream!!!

    What a beautiful venue, inside and out! I cannot say enough good things about the Bluestem. It was truly the best vendor to work with. Kelly is very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. Although we did not use Kelly as our day of coordinator, we wish we would have. 10/10 would recommend!!
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    Haley L. Sent on 06/07/2023
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    Beautiful venue

    We just had our wedding & reception at Bluestem Farm & Events and it could not have been a more perfect day. This was the only venue we looked at when we started planning and we knew we didn't have to look elsewhere. The entire property is gorgeous and the owner, Kelly, was the most helpful and made the choice that much easier. Every question we had in the 14 months of planning was answered promptly and thoroughly. Kelly was also my day of coordinator and it all ran so smoothly. She was there to make sure everyone, vendors included, knew what was going on so we didn't even have to think about it. I will forever recommend this space to have your wedding. We wish we could do it all over again
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    Kelli Sent on 05/30/2023
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    Highly recommend

    Kelly is very helpful made my wedding effortless and amazing.
    Beautiful venue
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    Kennedy F. Sent on 06/01/2023
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    Phenomenal

    I could not have been happier with our decision to get married here! Kelly was absolutely amazing. Between being flexible with getting payments to her and helping me solve EVERY little problem on the day of, she was absolutely wonderful. If you want a gorgeous place with excellent staff, I 10/10 recommend bluestem!
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    Caitlin S. Sent on 07/13/2021
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    Amazing Venue

    Bluestem blew my expectations out of the water. Leading up to our big day, Kelly answered all my questions I had regarding ceremony and reception. She recommends the top vendors and they also did not disappoint. Bluestem is eloquent and makes the perfect wedding venue. We were able to bring in our own taste of decoration. I highly recommend Bluestem! All of my guests enjoyed the venue and still comment on how beautiful it was.
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    Haley Sent on 10/11/2022
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    The most perfect wedding

    Bluestem farm and events made for the perfect wedding day! Kelly and her staff are amazing and help make the day run so smooth! Guests are still talking about how stunning the venue was.
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    Joann H. Sent on 09/25/2022
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    Incredible

    1 word, INCREDIBLE! This venue is gorgeous, inside and out - the landscape is beautiful and covered in tall trees/colorful flowers. Kelly, the owner, is so thoughtful, polite and kind. She was on top of everything throughout our entire experience from meeting with her during the tour to asking questions along the way and during the entire wedding, she was there helping every step of the way. This venue is very accommodating and has back up plans just in case weather/plans go astray. We had our ceramony out in their field, cocktail hour in the lower region of the farm and reception upstairs - it was a dream, everyone was so comfortable and relaxed and we loved every minute of it. We 100% recommend the Bluestem Farm & Events!
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    Amy W. Sent on 09/07/2022
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    Stunning + Great Owners

    Stunning venue + don’t even get me started on the amazing owner, Kelly!!! Y’all, there is nothing she can’t do. Kelly says yes to all ideas and wants to help everyone create the wedding of your dreams. She is so attentive and present the entire time. She even helped me bustle my dress!! Thank you Kelly + Bluestem Farm for helping us have the best night of our lives.
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    Leah S. Sent on 07/31/2022
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    Our dream wedding location

    We cannot recommend Bluestem Farm enough -- it was the perfect venue for our outdoor wedding. Kelly is an outstanding host and communicator who will be in contact with you every step of the way, and the barn itself is an absolute dream for a backdrop. The bride and groom suites are great places to get ready, and our guests couldn't stop talking about the venue.
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    Elizabeth L. Sent on 07/23/2022
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    Amazing/Beautiful Venue

    Bluestem was truly a dream prior to and on our wedding day! The venue is gorgeous and we had the most amazing sunset on our wedding day. Our guests absolutely loved the outdoor and indoor spaces- there was “a place” for everyone! Kelly who is in charge of everything at the venue was really easy to work with and helped guide us. She did a wonderful job setting everything up and tearing everything down. I really felt like I didn’t have worries on my wedding day because I trusted she would get it done! We used many of the vendors she recommended and everything was great. I would recommend this venue to everyone. It is beautiful and you truly feel like you are in your own little world! Also our pictures at the venue are gorgeous. Can’t say enough!
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    Tiffany Z. Sent on 03/15/2023
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    Absolutely amazing

    Bluestem farm & events is a beautiful venue. It has so much character that when it came to décor I felt like I didn't really need much so that was a plus on saving money. Kelly was very flexible and accommodating. She is very knowledgeable on weddings and her staff are great at what they do. Kelly took a lot of stress off of me and I know my big day was in good hands. I was able to truly enjoy my day and so did all of my guests.
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    Brittany I. Sent on 06/24/2022
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    We had a beautiful wedding!!

    This was a wonderful venue for our wedding!! We couldn’t have asked for anything better. The rustic charm and amazing outdoor ceremony space were exactly what we were looking for. Our friends and family kept commenting that the venue was so unique and stunning! We would DEFINITELY recommend working with Kelly and her team. They did a fantastic job and made us feel super comfortable and special throughout our experience!
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    Katelyn Sent on 06/16/2022
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    Best wedding venue!!

    We had our wedding with Bluestem on June 04, 2022 and we wish we could relive it every day! Kelly is amazing, truly the best. She was personable, reliable, responsive, and i had a very seamless experience working with her. The farm was beautiful and Kelly really brought the day to life with all of my DIY decorations. I would book this venue over and over again and cannot recommend it enough. You will be taken care of here! Was the day of my dreams!
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    Jeremy G. Sent on 05/22/2022
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    Breathtakingly Beautiful

    We were honored to have had our wedding last weekend at Bluestem with Kelly and Kiersten. Kelly was extremely personable, easy to work with, very communicative, and an absolutely amazing team player working well with new to her vendors.

    The venue is very well maintained and the grounds couldn't have been more green and beautiful! All of our guests were raving about the beauty of the venue and also the laid-back atmosphere that is created by the string light lit patio with patio furniture and fire pit.

    The day of the wedding, Kelly and Kiersten were constantly helping with the small details, keeping things on track, and making sure things went as smoothly as possible. Having grown up in Hebron, it was special to have been able to get married in my hometown but it was equally as special to have gotten married at such a beautiful venue.
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    Chelsea M. Sent on 05/21/2022
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    Bluestem farm and events

    Love it and felt like we were welcomed
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    Helen L. Sent on 10/19/2021
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    Bluestem Farm

    We had a wedding this past weekend at Bluestem Farm and Events. I can't say enough about what a fantastic experience it was! Kelly is the absolute best to work with. She is responsive, professional, friendly and very very helpful. The barn is gorgeous and the grounds are just beautiful. There are two buildings on the property, one for the bride's quarters and one for the groom's. They had a great time getting ready with their attendants. You can rent a bag game or a vintage bowling game. There's a firepit on the patio and a dart board in the groom's quarters. It just has anything you need for a fun day and night. Kelly insures that everything runs smoothly, she made our wedding a great success. I highly recommend Bluestem, it's amazing!
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    Kohlers Sent on 10/22/2021
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    Personable, Supportive, Helpful, & Very Kind

    My daughter got married at BlueStem, it was an absolute fantastic experience. From the support of planning all the way through the wedding itself. Kelly and her associates were hands on and made sure all things flowed gently. Amazing Barn and grounds, we cant say enough wonderful things about our experience at BlueStem!!
    A memory to last a lifetime . Highly Recommended
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