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It’s no secret that Historic Bell Hill is one of THE places in Southern Illinois to say your wedding vows with that special someone. From our breathtaking views, to the many unique and enchanting rooms in the Bell Hill Mansion…there is beauty all around you…and what better way to make your beautiful day even more special than by saying “I Do” while overlooking all of Southern Illinois from our front lawn? If you are interested in having your wedding at Bell Hill, click here to learn more or call us today!
Amenities + details
Covered Outdoors Space
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Wireless Internet
Settings
- Historic Venue
- Tented
Venue Service Offerings
- Food & Catering
Reviews
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4.2
out of 5.05 reviews
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When we booked the entire property(mansion, barn and grounds) 2+ years in advance we were elated. The tour of the mansion and the property were beautiful. We had also been to a few...
events at the property before touring it.
9 days before our event(wedding), the owners tried to cancel. 5 days before our event, the owner asked if a man we did not know could share space in the mansion with our wedding crew. The day we check in at the property the barn was not ready. It was dirty and we had to clean it. We also had to place all the tables and chairs that the owners said they would set up per the contract. Every single chair was covered in filth. The owners did not properly clear the snow either. The day of our event the owner kept inserting themselves into our guests and networking. They were also seen taking photos during the ceremony. The guests were facing the owner when they took the photos. The electric service in the barn is not capable of running 3 roasters. We asked about this before planning to use them for the meal; we were told it’ll work just fine. It did not. After the lights went out(during reception) my husband, an electrician, looked the service over and said there was no way the roasters could stay on. Due to the owners not clearing the snow properly we had 5 guests get stuck while trying to leave.
Going back to when we checked in; Rhonda told us to call her if we needed anything. We dialed her several times and she never answered. I had to go physically find her.
There was also a trailer parked right where everyone would walk past to get to the barn. It was loaded up with dead appliances, a used mattress and cardboard boxes. An absolute eyesore. There were also two vehicles parked out there to die as well. Two dead lawn mowers in the tree line too.
None of these issues were present when we booked. Everything was pristine and stunning.
Inside the mansion the bathrooms were not clean. Toilets had murky water and mold growing in the bowls. There were also dead insects everywhere.
As long as Rhonda and Bryan are in charge of the property, I do not recommend Historic Bell Hill.
It is such a shame for such a grand property to be ill managed.
Bell Hill could not have been a more perfect place for us to have our wedding. Us and our parties (and their families) stayed in the house Friday night and Saturday. We were able t...
o have our parties come in and get everything set up Friday before running through our rehearsals, and they had everything ready for us and were there to answer any questions we had. It was all so easy! The day of ran SO smoothly because of their help and just the ease of using a property that is already so well-maintained and beautiful that you don't really need to do much with to make fit the dream. We were worried about finding a venue that we could house everyone that needed it and would help us (as a same sex couple) feel so comfortable through the whole process, and Rhonda and Brian went above and beyond for us as well as our parties and families.
The venue is absolutely breathtaking and Julia was so wonderful
Historic Bell Hill, and Julia that runs it, are simply phenomenal. Bell Hill is stunning in its beauty and charm, rich in its history as it was part of the Underground Railroad, an...
d just all around enchanting. We are planning our wedding there this fall, and Julia has been absolutely wonderful to work with. She has gone above and beyond to accommodate our many requests, and really cares for the people that enter her home. I don't think she meets a stranger, and she will immediately warm your heart. I could not have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding with those I love most. Book fast - availability doesn't last long at a place this beautiful! It's a rare gem!
The overlook from the historic home is majestic. Julia, the innkeeper, is very helpful and has a lot of experience hosting weddings. She won't be your wedding planner, but she wi...
ll help you tailor things to make the grounds look exactly as you want them. Her breakfasts are fantastic. You will need to bring in your own caterer if you have the reception there as well (which I highly recommend).
Contact
333 E. Poplar Street, Cobden, IL
Historic Bell Hill