Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located in Herrin, Illinois, We welcome you to Dragonfly, Southern Illinois' dreamiest wedding venue. It sits on 36 gorgeous acres that you have all to yourself on your Big Day!
It features a 1-acre pond, a 3-bedroom bridal house, a large wedding barn, an outdoor patio, a covered pavilion with a stone fireplace, and wonderland woods!
Since our gates opened in 2017, we've evolved by adding new surprises, having a venue coordinator on staff, and being the beginning of Happily Ever After for gorgeous couples like you!
Ready to plan your fairytale wedding?
Let's book your dream day, call or email Morgan!
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Morgan McLaren
Venue Manager
Hi, I'm Morgan, and I have the pleasure of being a venue manager dedicated to making each couple's wedding day as perfect and stress-free as possible. With a passion for creating memorable experiences, I work closely with couples from the moment they book their venue to the final farewell at the end of their celebration. My role is to ensure that everything runs smoothly, from coordinating with vendors to overseeing the timeline and handling any last-minute details. On a wedding day, my focus is always on providing support and guidance. Whether it’s helping the bride and groom stay on schedule, ensuring the venue is set up to their vision, or stepping in to solve any unexpected challenges, I'm there to make sure they can fully enjoy their special day without worry. I take pride in being a calm, reliable presence behind the scenes, so that the couple can focus on what truly matters — celebrating their love with family and friends. It's my goal to help bring each couple's dream wedding to life, ensuring a seamless and joyful experience from start to finish.
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0
18 reviews
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Dragonfly is a highly recommended wedding venue with exceptional service and a stunningly beautiful setting. The venue, described as dreamy and magical, exceeded expectations for many couples thanks to the helpfulness of the team, including Ana, Morgan, and Haley. From the lush backdrop of the woods for a fairytale ceremony to the convenience of having access to the venue all weekend, including a bridal cottage and cabin for overnight stays, Dragonfly provided a smooth and unforgettable wedding experience for couples. The continuous updates and attention to detail by the owners and staff were appreciated, making Dragonfly a top choice for a fairy tale wedding in Southern Illinois.
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Amanda C
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5.0
6/12/2024
Morgan and Haley were absolutely wonderful! They were so sweet and helped a ton when it came to running the rehearsal and making sure the wedding day itself ran smoothly. I never had a doubt in my mind that everything was in capable hands. My new husband and I were able to enjoy every second of our wedding day thanks to them! I would recommend Dragonfly to anyone and everyone. The ability to have the wedding venue all weekend was a life saver! I couldn't ask for a more perfect wedding!
Ashley T
5.0
1/03/2025
Everything was absolutely perfect. Great communication and professionalism overall with manager Morgan. She was such a big help in keeping us on track and getting everything ready for us. This venue overall is so beautiful and just overall everything we had hoped for. Highly recommend.
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Morgan M
5.0
11/24/2024
If our wedding would have been anywhere else, it wouldn’t have been nearly as special!! Dragonfly is so dreamy & truly magical.
Blessing S
5.0
8/21/2024
Exceptional service and beautiful venue! Could not recommend them more!!
Portia G
5.0
10/24/2023
I genuinely don't know where to start with saying how much we loved being Dragonfly brides! When my wife and I were looking at options for our wedding, there really wasn't a question of what venue we loved the most. Every picture made it look magical, and then we toured and we really felt it. A big part of the magic of Dragonfly (aside from the beautiful setting in nature) is having Ana there through the whole process. Ana really helped us when we were unsure of logistics and tradition. She had an answer for every question, and she made it very clear that problem-solving is an inevitable part of her job that she enjoys doing. We knew we were in *very* safe hands working with Dragonfly and with Ana.
The woods make planning a fairytale wedding so effortless. Every picture and video taken of our ceremony was stunning because we had such a lush backdrop behind us. It made everything feel magic!
Having the venue for our rehearsal dinner and guest welcome was such a lovely way to invite people into our weekend in a warm and friendly manner. We also felt so comfortable being in the bridal cottage with our bridal parties! At the end of the night, having the cottage to share a final toast and chat with our loved ones was perfect. It was such a relief to not have to drive home at the end of a very long day/night. We genuinely couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Ashley S
5.0
5/22/2023
Dragonfly helped give me and my husband the wedding of all of our fairytale dreams. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and the team at Dragonfly are incredibly accommodating and professional at what they do. Our wedding day ran so smoothly that I didn’t have any worries on the day of thanks to Ana and her assistant, Amanda. Thank you SO much for helping our dreams come true, if we could do it all over again we would still choose the Dragonfly 🩷
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 06/01/2023
Ashley, your and Andrew's wedding day is one for the 💕storybooks. You brought the magic ...
to the venue with your magical details, like the glass slippers on the centerpieces and your choice of enchanting wedding songs. THANK YOU for giving us the honor of hosting your dreamy April "I dos"! Sending you ALL our love!
Kelly M
5.0
11/19/2022
Absolute perfection. Everything you could need in a wedding venue and more! We cannot thank Dragonfly enough for such a perfect wedding day.
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 01/20/2023
Kelly, you were the most adorable bride ever!! All the personal touches made your special ...
day one of a kind. Thank you for letting us be the setting of the next chapter of your love story!
Cara M
5.0
2/25/2022
Dragonfly is absolutely stunning. You have four options on where to get married, each more beautiful than the next. The foliage was absolutely perfect for our fall wedding. The owners, Joe and Dana, and their amazing wedding coordinator, Ana, are constantly updating the space, making it the best place in Southern Illinois for your wedding. Ana was always there to answer any questions, help with moving tables, being the go-between, calming the bride (ha!), and making our big day run smoothly. The best part about when your wedding reception is over? Simply walk over to your cabin and spend the night in the bridal suite. No travel needed! Perfect! I can't imagine having our perfect day anywhere else. Thank you, Dragonfly!
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 01/20/2023
Cara, you are the sweetest! It was a joy to be the setting of your dreamy fall wedding day...
! From your heartfelt vows to your amazing band, you planned a beautiful day we will cherish forever! It's a true honor to be a small part of your love story! ❤️
Michael N
4.0
1/13/2022
The venue is beautiful and exactly what we had hoped for. It is set in the woods and has a warm, relaxed, and welcoming feel to the whole place. We were able to have the rehearsal on site the night before, the ceremony in the woods, and the reception both on the patio and in the pole barn. The fireplace at the head table was the centerpiece! The venue also includes stay at the on-site house, which made setup and breakdown very easy. We had the whole place to ourselves for 3 days. Ana, the manager is great to work with and assists with all your needs.
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 01/13/2022
Michael, THANK YOU for giving us the honor of hosting your beautiful fall wedding! It's wa...
s the most perfect wedding weekend, full of love and joy.
Every little detail was flawless, and you could tell a lot of time and thought went into everything to make the BIG day unforgettable! We are so grateful we got to celebrate your and Hannah's love here at Dragonfly!
Victoria M
5.0
10/19/2021
The word magical doesn’t even begin to describe this venue. Ever Since I was a little kid I wanted to have an outside wedding in the woods, and the Dragonfly makes that possible. But Not only is the location of the venue dreamy, but so are the people who work there! Ana is so helpful, and Jessica is a treat to work with. They are both so kind and caring! They we’re super responsive and always had an answer to every question I had, and make the whole process so easy! I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful location or a better crew to have around me during the preparation and then finally the day of our wedding. Thank you Dragonfly crew, you truly made our dreams come true!
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 10/21/2021
Tori, your wedding day will go down as one of the most beautiful and dreamy days ever live...
d here at Dragonfly. All your hard work and attention to detail made your day one for the storybooks. Thank you for letting us be the setting of your dream day!
Samantha S
5.0
9/11/2021
Where do I even start? This place was MAGIC. Pure magic. Ana, the coordinator, is the nicest and most helpful person ever! She truly was there to answer any questions me (or my family) had. She let us come out and visit the venue so many times just to get decorating measurements and scope things out. On the wedding day, I am pretty sure every single guest I talked to complimented the venue and everyone had pictures on their social media of them on the swing!!!! On our day, mother nature had a much different plan than we did. It was a full on tsunami right before our ceromony and right after and Ana made sure to help keep things together during the chaos of post ceromony downpour! I could not have dreamed for a more perfect day and my dream could not have come true if it were not for Ana and this venue! Now they have even more amazing photo spots since our wedding so definitely book fast, I promise you won't regret it ❤
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 10/21/2021
Sam & Justin, we fell in love with you both from the moment you toured Dragonfly! It's bee...
n an honor to help you along the way as you planned your enchanted forest with Alice in Wonderland vibes dream wedding! The love you two have for each other is electric, and it was a joy to watch you live out your magical day! Thank you for trusting in us when mother nature decided to do her own thing; after the rain came the sweet sun along with a fantastic reception! We adore you two and are forever thankful you are a Dragonfly Couple!
Jessica C
5.0
7/13/2021
I cannot suggest this venue highly enough. From the moment my husband and I drove through the gates of the venue we were sold. Ana made everything easier, from the million phone calls and questions, several trips to the venue for "research", to the actual wedding day. She was truly a blessing when it came to setup for the wedding day. I loved the aspect of having the ceremony and reception in the same place and the venue offered such a lovely path between the locations. The cottage was immaculate. I loved having a special place for my party to get ready and my husband, and his party, thoroughly enjoyed having their own "man cave" to have all to themselves. This venue is absolutely breathtaking at every turn. It offers so much uniqueness and can be decorated to fit anyone's individual taste.
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 01/13/2022
Jessica, you are so sweet and were such a gorgeous bride! You planned the most beautiful w...
edding and brought so many dreamy and romantic elements to the venue that transformed it into your dream wedding! Thank you for letting us celebrate such a special day with you and Tim! Sending you all the ❤love in the world!
Alliyah L
5.0
4/06/2021
The amount of love and support my husband Afton Lawver (eeep!!! still feels so amazing to say that) and I felt on our wedding day is unmatched at Dragonfly. Ana and Dana are the kindest souls and truly made our wedding day one of the happiest in our lives. They cared and catered to the T and went beyond our expectations to make our wedding special. We were so excited to start our next chapter in life at Dragonfly and any future engaged couple will not be disappointed!
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 04/06/2021
Alliyah, all the love and hard work you put into planning resulted in an ABSOLUTELY breat...
htaking wedding! You made your fairytale wedding come to life, and it was an honor to help you along the way! We are honored to call you and Afton a Dragonfly Couple! ❤
Lindsey C
5.0
1/05/2021
Dragonfly was the best venue we could have possibly had for our wedding. Not only is the property absolutely beautiful, but there are options to accommodate any weather without sacrificing on appearance. Having the venue all to ourselves for the entire weekend made everything run so smoothly I was left with nothing to worry about. I highly recommend booking Dragonfly, it’s versatile, gorgeous, and many guests told us that our wedding was the most fun they have ever had at a wedding!
The venue was also completely COVID compliant and made many helpful suggestions to keep my friends and family safe!
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 01/07/2021
Thank you so much for your sweet words, Lindsey! You planned a beautiful wedding and we're...
so glad we got to be a part of it! We loved getting to help you design a fun and safe celebration that everyone raved about.
Amanda T
5.0
10/04/2020
I absolutely loved having my wedding here! Dana and Ana are SO amazing! They made sure everything was set up exactly how I wanted everything and that I was happy with it all. The entire property is beautiful and well maintained. We got married out in the woods and it felt like a fairytale wedding. It couldn't have been more perfect for us. If you want a gorgeous venue with a staff that cares then this is the place for you!
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 10/09/2020
To hear this makes our hearts happy! Thank you for giving us the honor of hosting your bea...
utiful wedding! We're so glad we were able to provide a fairytale-like setting for your Big Day! :)
Hannah C
5.0
10/01/2020
We couldn’t have picked a better place for our special day! It was absolutely beautiful and so open! We loved getting to stay in the cabin and getting ready on site. Ana, the wedding coordinator was wonderful and so friendly!! Our guests were amazed by the venue!
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 10/01/2020
Hannah, it was an honor to host your beautiful wedding! We're happy to hear we were able t...
o make things perfect for your special day! Thank you for letting us be a part of one of the happiest days of your life! ❤️
Amy G
5.0
9/08/2020
This place is incredible! It is beautiful & Ana is such a helpful wedding planner!
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 10/01/2020
☺️ Amy, it was a joy hosting your beautiful Red Birds wedding! The day was perfect, and t...
he party was FUN! Thank you for letting us celebrate with you!
Rebecca R
5.0
11/18/2019
Dragonfly is a hidden gem in Southern Illinois! Our guests were transported from a small town to a wooded wonderland. The ceremony was beautiful in the pavilion in front of the gorgeous stone fireplace. It was a cozy and intimate setting. The cottage was great for getting ready and relaxing before the big event. Everyone had a great time! The owners and staff were easy to work with and helped make our little girl's big day a dream come true!
Response from Dragonfly Wedding Venue on 12/02/2019
Rebecca,
Thank you so much for giving us the honor to be a part of your daughter's specia...
l day! The ceremony was beautiful and the party was a blast! Thank you for choosing Dragonfly!
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