Wedding Day Officiant

Wedding Day Officiant Jeff Petersen is a non-denominational wedding officiant specializing in elopements, vow renewals, and wedding ceremonies.

For more than 21 years, the Petersen family has owned and operated Chapel in the Pines, a wedding venue, that was built as a labor of love by Howard Petersen for Donna Petersen for their thirtieth wedding anniversary, on their 7-acre lushly landscaped private country estate in Sycamore, Illinois. Having had the honor of sharing of nearly two thousand wedding ceremonies at the wedding chapel and we

dding gazebo, ranging from traditional to non-traditional, and drawing on the wedding traditions and rituals of beliefs from around the world. With over 500 weddings officiated and experience officiated at Chapel in the Pines, Jeff's mission is to ensure a smooth ceremony for your perfect day.

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from Chapel in the Pines!

--

In time for planning your wedding next year, right now is an ideal time to schedule a tour and see what makes Chapel in the Pines the ideal Chicagoland wedding destination!

https://www.chapelinthepines.com/contact

12/22/2025

New Year's Eve & Valentine's Day Special Winter Wedding Offer!

Limited Dates: December 31 and February 14 (Valentine’s Day)

Celebrate your love with a magical winter wedding! Our exclusive Holiday Wedding Package is designed for romance, elegance, and unforgettable memories—all set against the cozy charm of the winter season.

Your Winter Wedding Package Includes:
1. Stunning Winter Venue – Enjoy guaranteed time to explore and take photos on our beautiful grounds
2. Ceremony Music – Curated selections to set the perfect mood for your walk down the aisle or winter path
3. Professional Photography – Captured by the talented
4. Elegant Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere – Beautifully arranged for both your ceremony and photo session
5. Cozy, Festive Ambiance – Perfect for an intimate and romantic winter celebration

Package Pricing:
Elopement Packages – Starting at $500, up to $950
Silver Package – $1,400
Gold Package – $1,700

For more details on each package view our Ceremony Only webpage ...
https://www.chapelinthepines.com/wedding-ceremony

📅 Availability is limited – Please call or text us at (815) 895-4797 or email us at [email protected] to reserve your date for December 20, 31 or February 14 before they’re fully booked! (815) 895-4797

12/21/2025
12/15/2025

Limited time Photo Booth Discount! When you sign up for a wedding reception at Chapel in the Pines between now and January 18th. Keep the party going with our additional photo booth experience! for only $450 with this limited time opportunity!

Our large permanent photo booth & variety of fun props offers your guests a place to be laugh and be silly. Each visitor will work with our operators to create a memory book and each will take home a high-quality photo strip to remember your wedding by. These strips are custom designed with your names, date, and multiple themed backgrounds. You will receive a Flash drive of all photographs and the memory book that night.

Learn more at... https://www.chapelinthepines.com/photo-booth-rental

12/06/2025

Special Winter Wedding Offer while select dates last!

Limited Dates: December 20 & 31 and February 14 (Valentine’s Day) These are the final days to capture these deals.

Celebrate your love with a magical winter wedding! Our exclusive Holiday Wedding Package is designed for romance, elegance, and unforgettable memories—all set against the cozy charm of the winter season.
Your Winter Wedding Package Includes:
- Stunning Winter Venue – Enjoy guaranteed time to explore and take photos on our beautiful grounds
- Ceremony Music – Curated selections to set the perfect mood for your walk down the aisle or winter path
- Professional Photography – Captured by the talented
- Elegant Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere – Beautifully arranged for both your ceremony and photo session

- Cozy, Festive Ambiance – Perfect for an intimate and romantic winter celebration
Package Pricing:
Elopement Packages – Starting at $500, up to $950
Silver Package – $1,400
Gold Package – $1,700

For more details on each package view our Ceremony Only webpage ...
https://www.chapelinthepines.com/wedding-ceremony

📅 Availability is limited – Please call or text us at (815) 895-4797 or email us at [email protected] to reserve your date December 20, 31 or February 14 before they’re fully booked!

11/22/2025
11/17/2025

Special Winter Wedding Offer While select dates last!

Limited Dates: December 20 & 31 and February 14 (Valentine’s Day)

Celebrate your love with a magical winter wedding! Our exclusive Holiday Wedding Package is designed for romance, elegance, and unforgettable memories—all set against the cozy charm of the winter season.
Your Winter Wedding Package Includes:
- Stunning Winter Venue – Enjoy guaranteed time to explore and take photos on our beautiful grounds
- Ceremony Music – Curated selections to set the perfect mood for your walk down the aisle or winter path
- Professional Photography – Captured by the talented
- Elegant Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere – Beautifully arranged for both your ceremony and photo session
- Cozy, Festive Ambiance – Perfect for an intimate and romantic winter celebration

Package Pricing:
Elopement Packages – Starting at $500, up to $950
Silver Package – $1,400
Gold Package – $1,700

For more details on each package view our Ceremony Only webpage ...
https://www.chapelinthepines.com/wedding-ceremony

📅 Availability is limited – Please call or text us at (815) 895-4797 or email us at [email protected] to reserve your date December 20, 31 or February 14 before they’re fully booked!

11/04/2025

Special Winter Wedding Offer

Limited Dates: December 20 & 31 and February 14 (Valentine’s Day)
Celebrate your love with a magical winter wedding! Our exclusive Holiday Wedding Package is designed for romance, elegance, and unforgettable memories—all set against the cozy charm of the winter season.

Your Winter Wedding Package Includes:

1. Stunning Winter Venue – Enjoy guaranteed time to explore and take photos on our beautiful grounds
2. Ceremony Music – Curated selections to set the perfect mood for your walk down the aisle or winter path
3. Professional Photography – Captured by the talented
4. Elegant Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere – Beautifully arranged for both your ceremony and photo session
5. Cozy, Festive Ambiance – Perfect for an intimate and romantic winter celebration

Package Pricing:
Elopement Packages – Starting at $500, up to $950
Silver Package – $1,400
Gold Package – $1,700

For more details on each package view our Ceremony Only webpage ...
https://www.chapelinthepines.com/wedding-ceremony

📅 Availability is limited – Please call or text us at (815) 895-4797 or email us at [email protected] to reserve your date for December 20, 31 or February 14 before they’re fully booked! (815) 895-4797

10/20/2025

✨ Special Winter Wonderland Wedding Offers ✨
Limited Dates: December 20 & 31 and February 14 (Valentine’s Day)

Celebrate your love with a magical winter wedding! Our exclusive Holiday Wedding Package is designed for romance, elegance, and unforgettable memories—all set against the cozy charm of the winter season.

Your Winter Wedding Package Includes:

💒 Stunning Winter Venue – Enjoy guaranteed time to explore and take photos on our beautiful grounds
🎶 Ceremony Music – Curated selections to set the perfect mood for your walk down the aisle or winter path
📸 Professional Photography – Captured by the talented
💐 Elegant Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere – Beautifully arranged for both your ceremony and photo session
🌲 Cozy, Festive Ambiance – Perfect for an intimate and romantic winter celebration

Package Pricing:

0 - 2 Guests $500
3 - 10 Guests $700
11 - 30 Guests $950
Up to 50 Guests – $1,400
Up to 150 Guests – $1,700

For more details on each package view our Ceremony Only webpage ...
https://www.chapelinthepines.com/wedding-ceremony

📅 Availability is limited – Please call or text us at (815) 895-4797 or email us at [email protected] to reserve your date December 20, 31 or February 14.

10/16/2025

The reviews are in! and we got another 5 star review! from a very happy couple. We are so happy to see your kind words and to share them in here...

"I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to expressing my gratitude for Chapel in the Pines. From the very start of planning through the big day itself, they exceeded every expectation. The team was professional, flexible, supportive, punctual, and thoughtful—clearly passionate about what they do.

Amanda, in particular, is incredible. She is not only talented but also deeply dedicated to her work. She made sure everything ran seamlessly on my wedding day, and throughout the entire planning process, she responded to every single question with thorough, intentional care.

Chapel in the Pines isn’t just inclusive and affordable—it’s a family-run business that radiates warmth and heart. Every corner of the venue is gorgeous, with a unique retro charm that was exactly what I envisioned. The food was out-of-this-world delicious—so good that I found myself going back for seconds (and thirds!), and our guests could not stop raving about it.

Supporting such a beautiful business was an absolute joy, and I truly could not have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate our day."
- Jennah

Help us grow and reach more people by adding your Google review of Chapel in the Pines by following this link...
https://g.page/r/CdpEzgR2qt9mEAE/review

10/04/2025

Special Offer! Reserve your wedding date between today an October 18th & get a complimentary bottle of champagne for the bride & groom during the meal.

Reach out to schedule a tour or reserve your wedding date today and we'll have a drink waiting for you!

[email protected]
(815) 895-4797
--
Join our tradition at..
https://www.chapelinthepines.com/

Address

15165 Quigley Road
Sycamore, IL
60178

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Wedding Day Officiant posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Wedding Day Officiant:

Share

Category