Briar & Bramble

Where Elegance is Timeless

Taylorville, IL

Central Illinois

Service area

Holds ceremonies and receptions

Derek & Abby

OWNER

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AWARD WINNER (1X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Briar and Bramble is an elegant wedding venue located in Taylorville, Illinois. It offers space for indoor and outdoor ceremonies and indoor receptions illuminated by our 7 incredible crystal chandeliers. Briar and Bramble are ideal for both intimate and large events (max 200). No matter what a couple's wedding vision is, Briar and Bramble will provide an unforgettable location to host your dream wedding!

Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Settings

Ballroom

Barn

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Rentals & Equipment

Service Staff

Awards and Affiliations

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Meet the team

Derek & Abby

Owner

We are Derek and Abby and we're so happy you're here! It has been a long time dream for us to own a wedding venue. What is so special about this particular venue is that we actually got married here in 2020! We own a wedding Photography company, Abby Jean Photography, and we have over 100 weddings under our belt in the wedding industry. Over the years, we have collected testimonies from vendors, clients and guests on their ideal venue, and thats our goal to provide to the public.

5.0

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16 reviews

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Briar and Bramble is hailed as a perfect wedding venue with stunning renovations and an attentive team, especially Derek, Abby, and Morgan. Reviewers emphasize the seamless planning process, gorgeous decor, and the venue's ability to accommodate last-minute changes elegantly. The setup and tear-down services, beautiful chandeliers, and convenient all-in-one space are highly praised, creating a stress-free and unforgettable experience for couples and guests alike. Specialty cocktails, an effortless flow of events, and the team's dedication to making dreams a reality make Briar and Bramble highly recommended for couples seeking a magical and elegant wedding day.

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Taylor H

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1/16/2025

We recently celebrated our wedding at Briar & Bramble, and it was nothing short of magical. From the moment we first toured the venue, we knew it was the perfect place for our spec...

ial day. Derek & Abby were incredibly accommodating and attentive to every detail, ensuring that our vision came to life seamlessly. The venue itself is stunning, with the beautiful chandeliers, sleek black ceiling, and elegant indoor spaces like the bridal suite and groomsmen quarters. It provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and reception. Our guests were blown away by the beauty and charm of the location. We received so many compliments from family and friends how beautiful and elegant the venue was! Throughout the planning process, Derek was always available to answer questions and offer guidance, making the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. On the day of the wedding, everything ran smoothly thanks to his meticulous coordination and dedication. I really want to say how grateful we are for Derek’s dedication to make sure the snow was not a problem! From shoveling, hiring snow plows, and pouring over a 100 pounds of salt! I’m so thankful for everyone involved to make sure that the snow was the least of our worries!! We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding, and we highly recommend Briar & Bramble to any couple looking for a breathtaking and well-managed location for their big day. Thank you for making our wedding a dream come true!

Isabella M

11/13/2025

Briar and Bramble was the perfect venue for our wedding day. The venue and property are absolutely gorgeous. Derek was incredibly helpful every step of the way. He was prompt in an...

swering every email, made our rehearsal dinner visions come to life on the back patio at the venue, & coordinated everything perfectly on wedding day! I did not stress about a single aspect of the venue on my big day due to their attention to detail & true dedication to their clients. Every guest was telling me all throughout the night how breathtaking the venue was, and I couldn’t agree more! They also curated specialty drinks per my request and they were the best cocktails I’ve ever had at a wedding (pineapple margarita & peach whiskey mule). We cannot thank Briar and Bramble enough for hosting us on the most perfect day! We would recommend this venue to any & every couple out there!

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Morgan G

10/28/2025

The venue is absolutely breathe taking! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. Derek was so helpful in the planning process and open to working with our special requests to...

bring a little more "us" to the venue space. Our guests still have not stopped talking about the beauty of the venue and how amazing the entire day was.

Lorran P

10/21/2025

From the first moment we visited Briar and Bramble we knew it was the perfect venue for our Wedding! Derek and Abby were an absolute joy to work with and they have created such a b...

eautiful venue for their clients. The intricate details of the chandeliers, the gorgeous getting ready suites, the outside grounds, every detail has been curated to make the experience for clients and their guests as magical and elegant as possible. We also booked their set up and tear down package and I cannot speak highly enough about Morgan and the team’s ability make my vision come to life even more beautifully than I had imagined. They also carefully cleaned up and packaged everything for us to take back home after the event without missing anything. The team was so helpful and easy to communicate with and they went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. Derek was so easy to communicate with throughout the entire process, and he adjusted without hesitation to our latest minute changes. We originally planned for the ceremony outside, but because of the intense heat I made the choice to move the ceremony indoors about an hour and a half before the wedding. Without hesitation, Derek adjusted and rearranged to move it all indoors and transform the reception room to also perfectly accommodate our ceremony. Our guests loved it so much and spoke so highly of the venue, the staff, and their experience throughout the day! We couldn’t have asked for a better venue and team of people that celebrated with us and worked with us to make our perfect day even more perfect! If you’re considering booking Briar and Bramble for your special day, DO IT! You won’t regret trusting them to make your dreams come true!

Cassidy R

10/09/2025

Can not say enough good things about Briar and Bramble. Derek and Abby made everything go so smoothly from start to finish. The venue just got full renovations and is absolutely br...

eathtaking. I can’t thank you enough for making our day so special. I truly can’t recommend B&B enough.

Claire L

9/17/2025

Briar and Bramble made our wedding everything we dreamed of—and more. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless and stress-free thanks to their incredible team. We even...

had guests tell us it was one of the most organized and effortless weddings they had ever been part of! From the in house designers to the venue staff, everyone was attentive, communicative, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. Derek went above and beyond by rearranging his schedule to accommodate our rehearsal dinner, which we appreciated so much. Morgan was an absolute joy to work with—always informative, creative, and supportive throughout the planning process. The venue itself looked breathtaking. The team not only helped refine my vision but also guided us with the layout, set-up, provided beautiful decorations, and made sure every detail felt cohesive. There were so many gorgeous spots for photos, and the field setting was truly magical. Since our ceremony was out in the field, they even provided transportation to ensure everything ran smoothly for us and our guests. We are so grateful to Briar and Bramble for their dedication and care, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple looking for a gorgeous, stress-free, and unforgettable wedding. :)

Kelsie G

8/23/2025

Briar and Bramble was everything we could have hoped for and more! From the very beginning, Derek made me feel completely at ease during the planning process. His communication was...

impeccable—always quick to respond and so helpful every step of the way. On the wedding day, they handled every detail beautifully. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing! The team even communicated with our guests with the utmost professionalism, which made everything flow so smoothly. The décor was absolutely magnificent. From the ceremony setup to the reception details, everything looked like it came straight from a Pinterest board. They helped my crew iron out final details while I was getting ready. Our guests are still raving about how gorgeous the venue was and how effortless the day felt. If you want a venue that takes the stress out of planning, delivers stunning design, and goes above and beyond in every way, Briar and Bramble is THE place!

Ricki K

6/01/2025

This venue is everything I could have imagined for our big day! It’s beautiful inside & out and the owners are so accommodating!

Reilly C

5/19/2025

Briar & Bramble absolutely EXCEEDED all expectations we had for our wedding day. The venue is absolutely stunning, but not only that, Abby and Derek go above and beyond for their c...

lients. We did not have to worry about a single thing the entire day. I could not recommend this venue, and Abby & Derek enough. We can’t stop reminiscing about our big day. We are truly blessed and thankful for everything!

Drew N

4/20/2025

Derek went above and beyond helping make everything go smoothly for our big day and even after. He helped us pack things up and put them in vehicles. He was very quick with respond...

ing and gave helpful information throughout all of the planning. The venue is such a BEAUTIFUL place to get married.

Carrie B

4/06/2025

We are so glad we chose Briar & Bramble! We loved the convenience of having everything in one space. Derek was so helpful with making adjustments and helping with the writing plan....

Abby was also helpful with her input and meet us feel so much better about the day! They were very responsive with any emails and questions I had! We would highly recommend this venue space!

Elizabeth V

10/20/2024

Derrick (and Abby) went above and beyond our expectations for our wedding day! They were very accommodating for any changes needed, especially since we had a rather large wedding p...

arty. The venue was complimented for its gorgeous personality by all our family and friends who celebrated our big day. Derrick was responsive almost immediately whenever needed and was very friendly when having conversation. Both our photographer and videographer complimented the venues beautiful, welcoming space and the venue staffs cooperative friendliness.

Response from Briar & Bramble on 10/22/2024

Thank you so much for trusting us to host your special day! Abby and I wish you nothing bu...

t the best for the future!!

Taylor M

10/07/2024

Derek & Abby went above and beyond our expectations for our wedding day! Our family and friends that celebrated with us on our big day had nothing but compliments about the gorgeou...

s venue and amazing service they received throughout the night! Thank you to Briar and bramble for making our wedding day so special!

Response from Briar & Bramble on 10/22/2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that everything exceeded your expect...

ations and that your family and friends enjoyed the venue and service. We are delighted to hear we made your day special! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!

Ashley C

9/23/2024

The Briar and Bramble Events venue was amazing! Our wedding day turned out perfect despite a few changes. My husband and I planned on having our ceremony outside, but the weather c...

hanged just a half hour before. Derek was able to help in changing our arrangement to still make our wedding happen that day. Even though we had to have our ceremony inside, our day still turned out perfect! Derek and his staff members were very helpful in our accommodations as well as making our day feel special!

Response from Briar & Bramble on 10/22/2024

We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your wedding day ...

turned out perfect, even with the last-minute changes. Our team always strive to accommodate our couples and ensure their special day runs smoothly. We appreciate your feedback and wish you both a lifetime of happiness together!

Alli L

9/09/2024

This venue was perfect for our wedding & reception! It fit all of our wants/needs and was local for us and most of our guests! The property is beautiful for photos, the bridal area...

for getting ready was so luxurious and feminine! Made for beautiful photos. We have heard nothing but great things from our guests (men included) about how well everything was! It’s classy and elegant but feels like home when you walk in the door!

Response from Briar & Bramble on 09/10/2024

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled that our venue was the perfect fit for your ...

wedding and that both you and your guests had such a fantastic time. We're glad the bridal area and property made for beautiful memories. Derek, Abby and the entire team wish you both a life time of happiness!

Calee E

9/04/2024

This Venue was an absolute dream! My husband and I had our perfect wedding thanks to Briar and Bramble. Derek and Abby are fantastic! Super easy to communicate with and the crew at...

the venue is so helpful. And besides all of that the venue is beautiful! 10/10 I would recommend them in a heartbeat!

Response from Briar & Bramble on 09/05/2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that we could hel...

p make your day special and everything you dreamed of. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and your husband to bring your vision to life. Derek, Abby, and the entire team are so grateful for your appreciation! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, and thank you again for recommending us!

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939 E 1100 North Rd, Taylorville, IL

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(000) 000-0000 ext. 1

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