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Silver Lake Country Club (Orland Park, IL - Chicago & Suburbs) Imagine Floor to Ceiling Wall to Wall Windows Overlooking Illuminated Gardens and Ceremony Areas. www.silverlakecc.com
Floor to ceiling wall to wall windows overlooking lush gardens and patios which are illuminated in the evening. Amazing areas on-site for pictures or garden ceremonies.
All food and beverage is top of the line; Whittingham Meats, Top Shelf Bar Package including all Bottled Beers, Service Staff with 20 years of experience.
The most unique and unforgettable wedding venue. A day to share with friends and family. A day of joy. Of elegant foods and fine wines. Of music. Of dancing. Of memories. Set, as in a storybook, aboard a luxury-cruising vessel with three climate-controlled decks and an open-air observation deck, gliding along unmatched views of the Chicago skyline. A panorama in- and out-of-town guests will not soon forget. The one day you've dreamed about your entire life. Planned to Perfection.
Planning a wedding can be a monumental task, but we can help. Your Odyssey Personal Wedding Specialist will meet with you, understand your vision, recommend and assist you with finding outside vendors. We'll do everything possible to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams, down to the smallest of details.
"So many vendors that I worked with have had issues, problems and snags. Yet, at every turn the Odyssey sales people have been wonderful. They really represent the fine quality & presentation that the boat has. A first class boat, staff and event!"
- Sue
Odyssey Cruises
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
The historical mansion built in 1889 is available for special events. The conservatory and ballroom accommodate 450 for dinner. The outdoor ceremony site with Victorian Gardens is complemented by arbor and pagoda structures nestled among ponds, massive pines and thousands of beautiful flowers. Whatever the occasion, you'll want to select the Patrick Haley Mansion for a truly memorable event.
Located on 40 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds, The Chateau Bu-Sche' offers 3 outdoor ceremony sites. Glistening atriums with white marble floors and billowing silk liners offer settings for ceremonies, dining and/or dancing. Follow the picturesque Creekwalk over the bridge to our Creekside Gazebo for a unique outdoor ceremony location. Add professional service and outstanding cuisine and The Chateau Bu-Sche' offers the best of everything.
Today, the Grand Ballroom at Joliet Union Station, originally built in 1912, is available for private events and is the perfect location for weddings, and accommodates up to 300 guests. The Grand Ballroom features stunning classic architecture with crystal chandeliers and forty-five foot ceilings. Capture memorable photographs on the marble staircase or balcony. A truly unique location.
Abbington Banquets (Glen Ellyn, IL)
The Abbington believes in making your dreams come true. That’s why we go out of our way to make sure your special day is magnificent.
Take one look at our impressive architecture and stunning surroundings and you will see why we’ve been named "The Jewel of the Western Suburbs." Featuring finely appointed ballrooms, spaciously elegant foyer, crystal chandeliers, maple wood dance floor, granite bars, full service staff and world class cuisine. Accommodating from 100-1300. www.abbingtonbanquets.com
At The Abbington, we believe in making your dreams come true. That's why we go out of our way to make sure your special day is magnificent.
Take one look at our impressive architecture and stunning surroundings and you will see why we’ve been named "The Jewel of the Western Suburbs." Add that to our finely appointed ballrooms, full service staff and world class cuisine and you'll find yourself in a celebration that is sure to be the portrait of perfection!
Our staff dressed in black tie attire, greets you at our entrance in our spacious and elegant foyer, then escorts you to your ballroom. Right before your very eyes, we open the doors, and you experience our ambiance: beautiful table settings, white glove service, dazzling chandeliers, marble bars, gleaming maple wood dance-floors, flowing full-length linens, and culinary masterpieces soon to be enjoyed by your guests.
Your Event. Our Unparalleled Service.
Abbington Distinctive Banquets
3S002 Route 53
(Butterfield Road & IL Route 53)
Glen Ellyn IL 60137
Independence Grove, Lake County's newest "natural treasure", is located approximately 2.5 miles west of IL-294 at the IL-137 exit, in north suburban Libertyville. This lovely 1100-acre preserve contains a beautiful indoor/ outdoor special event facility (Audubon Hall), an outdoor event pavilion (North Bay Pavilion) and a stunning Native Garden, all of which have been built around a 115-acre lake, complete with marina, swimming beach and a walking trail with bridges.
Events at Independence Grove
16400 W. Buckley Rd.
Libertyville, IL 60048
The Gold Room of the Congress Plaza Hotel has been a setting for beautiful weddings for over a century. The Florentine Room is perfect for ceremonies and smaller weddings. Both spaces are unique, and combined with our dedication for good service will assure your wedding day to be the most memorable.
"Michael and I truly did enjoy ourselves at our wedding and thought things could not have been better. Things ran so very smoothly! We received numerous compliments about so many different aspects of the wedding. Everyone with whom I spoke absolutely loved both the Gold Room and the Florentine Room. The set-ups of the rooms were so stunning. I just couldn't even believe how beautiful and spectacular everything looked.
Thank you for all of your help and for being there for us."
- Christine and Michael Sehring, August 31, 2007
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
520 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60605
The Arboretum Club and Banquet Facility offers a spacious venue with accommodations for up to 300 guests, a scenic view of our golf course, and an exquisite menu selection. We treat each event uniquely and can offer creative ideas on every detail of your special event. Our elegant ambiance, exceptional cuisine, outstanding dedication to service and our spectacular view will all combine to create fantastic events including but not limited to Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Receptions, Bridal Showers, and Rehearsal Dinners.
Let us attend to all the details so you and your guests can enjoy a warm, relaxed atmosphere while creating memories that will last a lifetime.
romantic white victorian chapel on 7 acre garden estate with gazebos and arbors surrounded by flower gardens for many photo opportunities
"Dear Donna & Howard,
My husband and I wanted to let you know how lovely we thought our son's wedding was last Friday evening in your chapel. We heard many times over from the guests at the reception that they were impressed with the ceremony, the grounds, etc. You deserve to hear the accolades personally, but I can only be the messenger.
Sincerely, Julie"
Chapel In the Pines
15165 Quigley
Sycamore, IL 60178
Astoria Banquets (Buffalo Grove, IL) Astoria Banquets houses impeccable banquet rooms, impressively designed to set the scene for your special event. www.astoriabanquets.com
Discover elegance and affordability at this best kept secret in fine Banquets. Featuring magnificent crystal chandeliers and imported silk damask wall coverings, the Grand Ballroom is distinctly dramatic and refined. For more intimate affairs, choose the VIP room for its chic and modern ambience. Accomodate 20-550 people for ceremonies and receptions.
What would be more enchanting and beautiful then having your ceremony and reception on Lake Michigan with the Chicago Skyline as your backdrop.
With Anita Dee Yacht Charters, you are able to customize every detail of your special day. There is no additional fee for ceremonies and our Captain’s can even officiate. From selecting a caterer and entertainment option from our exclusive list, to choosing your perfect shade of linen and floral, the possibilities are endless!
The Staff at Anita Dee are happy to help you in any way to ensure that your wedding day will be filled with smiles and memories to last a lifetime.
romantic white victorian chapel on 7 acre garden estate with gazebos and arbors surrounded by flower gardens for many photo opportunities
"Dear Donna & Howard,
My husband and I wanted to let you know how lovely we thought our son's wedding was last Friday evening in your chapel. We heard many times over from the guests at the reception that they were impressed with the ceremony, the grounds, etc. You deserve to hear the accolades personally, but I can only be the messenger.
Sincerely, Julie"
Chapel In the Pines
15165 Quigley
Sycamore, IL 60178
The Village Wedding Chapel (Montgomery, IL) The Village Wedding Chapel at Wolsfelt's Victorian Bridal shop is the place to join two lives into one, a wonderful place to exchange vows in an elegant and intimate setting.
The Village Wedding Chapel can accommodate up to 50 people, and arrangements can be coordinated on short notice (we've organized and conducted ceremonies at the Village Chapel in under 7 days!).
The Village Wedding Chapel
1025 South Lincoln Ave.
Montgomery, IL 60538
phone :: 630.896.7166
web :: www.wolsfelts.com/chapel
Old Central Church (Joliet, IL)
The gracious chapel, built in 1895, is a historic landmark located on the Jacob Henry Estate. Old Central Church is the perfect location for your wedding in its romantic ambiance and exquisite elegant grandeur of the 19th century past.As the sunlight streams through the beautiful tiffany stained glass window, the grand sound of the original 2,200 bellow pipe organ turns your romantic dreams into wonderful memories.
The most unique and unforgettable wedding venue. A day to share with friends and family. A day of joy. Of elegant foods and fine wines. Of music. Of dancing. Of memories. Set, as in a storybook, aboard a luxury-cruising vessel with three climate-controlled decks and an open-air observation deck, gliding along unmatched views of the Chicago skyline. A panorama in- and out-of-town guests will not soon forget. The one day you've dreamed about your entire life. Planned to Perfection.
Planning a wedding can be a monumental task, but we can help. Your Odyssey Personal Wedding Specialist will meet with you, understand your vision, recommend and assist you with finding outside vendors. We'll do everything possible to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams, down to the smallest of details. Odyssey Cruises offers a unique atmosphere for hosting:
"So many vendors that I worked with have had issues, problems and snags. Yet, at every turn the Odyssey sales people have been wonderful. They really represent the fine quality & presentation that the boat has. A first class boat, staff and event!"
- Sue
The Gold Room of the Congress Plaza Hotel has been a setting for beautiful weddings for over a century. The Florentine Room is perfect for ceremonies and smaller weddings. Both spaces are unique, and combined with our dedication for good service will assure your wedding day to be the most memorable.
"Michael and I truly did enjoy ourselves at our wedding and thought things could not have been better. Things ran so very smoothly! We received numerous compliments about so many different aspects of the wedding. Everyone with whom I spoke absolutely loved both the Gold Room and the Florentine Room. The set-ups of the rooms were so stunning. I just couldn't even believe how beautiful and spectacular everything looked.
Thank you for all of your help and for being there for us."
- Christine and Michael Sehring, August 31, 2007
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
520 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60605
You promise to love and cherish. We promise to make your wedding day the one you’ve always dreamed of. Whether you choose our Grand Ballroom or our elegant Edelweiss Penthouse with its spectacular skyline views, experience the joys of our precise, personalized service. All you have to say is "I do".
Swissotel Chicago
323 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Turn your wedding event into a vibrant celebration cruising along the lakefront with all your favorite people in attendance. You'll dine and dance. Be dazzled by DJ entertainment. And enjoy breathtaking views of this magnificent city.
Mystic Blue (Chicago and suburbs) Every wedding deserves something blue www.EntertainmentCruises.com/Chicago
Let us help you create the perfect celebration in a contemporary setting everyone will love. Your guests will enjoy colorful interiors. Bountiful food stations. Champagne. DJs. Dancing. Friendly service. And incredible skyline views from every table.
What would be more enchanting and beautiful then having your ceremony and reception on Lake Michigan with the Chicago Skyline as your backdrop.
With Anita Dee Yacht Charters, you are able to customize every detail of your special day. There is no additional fee for ceremonies and our Captain’s can even officiate. From selecting a caterer and entertainment option from our exclusive list, to choosing your perfect shade of linen and floral, the possibilities are endless!
The Staff at Anita Dee are happy to help you in any way to ensure that your wedding day will be filled with smiles and memories to last a lifetime.
phone :: 312.379.3191
fax :: 312.379.3198
web :: www.anitadee.com
Omni Chicago Hotel (Chicago, IL)
4 Diamond Service Award
Omni Chicago Hotel can offer you a fantastic location for your wedding reception. We are located in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile where there is an abundance of shopping, restaurants and transportation outlets.
We offer you phenomenal service that gives your wedding extra attention as it is such an important day for you and your family.
Finally, the food that is served at your wedding is outstanding! All of our meals are prepared from the same kitchen and culinary team as our 4 diamond restaurant, Cielo.
Our four diamond property has hosted rehearsal dinners, ceremonies and receptions for up to 175 guests, all with a touch of magic that only a Michigan Avenue Hotel can provide.
With two majestic ballrooms, with floor to ceiling windows, wonderful cuisine and 347 lavish guest suites complete with parlors and plasma TVs, the Omni Chicago Hotel can create memories that last a lifetime!
Omni Chicago Hotel
676 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
The Sutton Place Hotel (Chicago, IL)
Rising above Chicago's exciting Gold Coast, The Sutton Place Hotel Chicago, a AAA-4 diamond facility, offers a unique mix of style and serenity in the middle of the bustling Chicago lifestyle.
The Sutton Place Hotel provides unique contemporary settings with walls of windows overlooking the city - perfect for prenuptial dinners, ceremonies, receptions, and post-wedding brunches.
The Sutton Place Hotel
21 East Bellevue Place
Chicago, IL 60611
phone :: 312.266.2100
fax :: 312.266.2103
web :: www.chicago.suttonplace.com
W Chicago - City Center (Chicago, IL)
Celebrate your vows... in a romantic world of wonder
A unique venue for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and wedding reception, the W Chicago - City Center offers several rooms for a wedding like no other.
Great Room 1 features high ceilings for dramatic impact, crystal chandeliers, and celestial silver and gold color schemes. Great Room 1 also offers an open-for-interpretation environment. Go opulent. Go minimal. Anyway you choose, the room will be the perfect setting for a perfect day.
Another option to make your day glamorous and gorgeous. Get creative with Great Room 2's unique loft-style design - including fireplace, high ceilings - to make your day dreamy in every way. Great Room 2 is the perfect space to capture a cozy, comfy feeling.
W Chicago - City Center
172 W. Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Independence Grove, Lake County's newest "natural treasure", is located approximately 2.5 miles west of IL-294 at the IL-137 exit, in north suburban Libertyville. This lovely 1100-acre preserve contains a beautiful indoor/ outdoor special event facility (Audubon Hall), an outdoor event pavilion (North Bay Pavilion) and a stunning Native Garden, all of which have been built around a 115-acre lake, complete with marina, swimming beach and a walking trail with bridges.
Events at Independence Grove
16400 W. Buckley Rd.
Libertyville, IL 60048
Events at Independence Grove: Native Garden (Libertyville, IL)
This venue is the ideal outdoor setting for a dream wedding with photographic memories that will be second to none. Ceremonies may be performed under the pergola or gazebo, followed by dining and dancing at Audubon Hall or even under the stars at the Millennium Plaza
Events at Independence Grove
16400 W. Buckley Rd.
Libertyville, IL 60048
The Arboretum Club and Banquet Facility offers a spacious venue with accommodations for up to 300 guests, a scenic view of our golf course, and an exquisite menu selection. We treat each event uniquely and can offer creative ideas on every detail of your special event. Our elegant ambiance, exceptional cuisine, outstanding dedication to service and our spectacular view will all combine to create fantastic events including but not limited to Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Receptions, Bridal Showers, and Rehearsal Dinners.
Let us attend to all the details so you and your guests can enjoy a warm, relaxed atmosphere while creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Astoria Banquets (Buffalo Grove, IL) Astoria Banquets houses impeccable banquet rooms, impressively designed to set the scene for your special event. www.astoriabanquets.com
Discover elegance and affordability at this best kept secret in fine Banquets. Featuring magnificent crystal chandeliers and imported silk damask wall coverings, the Grand Ballroom is distinctly dramatic and refined. For more intimate affairs, choose the VIP room for its chic and modern ambience. Accomodate 20-550 people for ceremonies and receptions.
Chevy Chase Country Club & Banquet Facilities (Wheeling, IL) Experience the elegance and history of Chevy Chase Country Club. Come eat, drink, and play with us.
Chevy Chase offers a variety of services specifically designed to simplify your role as host. Our private bride's room and concierge services are just a part of the once-in-a-lifetime, never-to-be-forgotten experience that awaits you at Chevy Chase. Outdoor ceremonies for up to 150 guests on our Devonshire Patio overlook our 18-hole award-winning golf course, while the elegant Grand Ballroom seats up to 225 guests for an indoor ceremony. It is the goal, and pleasure, of the Chevy Chase staff to make your wedding a seamless and stunning celebration.
Chevy Chase Country Club
1000 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Wheeling, IL 60090
phone :: 847.465.2305
web :: www.chevychasecountryclub.com
Redfield Estate at The Grove (Glenview, IL)
The Redfield Estate at The Grove National Historic Landmark is available for rental by the public. Available for Receptions up to 125 people.
Your wedding ceremony at the Redfield Estate may be held outdoors at one of our two gazebos or in the spacious meadow surrounding the house. Indoor ceremonies may take place in the air-conditioned Great Room with its cathedral ceiling, ornate fireplace, golden chandeliers and two-story leaded glass window.
The Redfield Estate is an excellent choice for wedding receptions. The spacious lawn is well-suited for large groups while indoors accommodates sit-down meals for up to 85 person or buffets serving larger groups of up to 125. A professionally equipped catering kitchen is available.
Redfield Estate at The Grove
1421 Milwaukee Ave.
Glenview, IL 60025
contact :: Carol DiLorenzo, Redfield Rental Coordinator
phone :: 847.298.0095
web :: http://www.glenviewparkdist.org/fa-grove-redfield.htm
Featured Wedding Ceremony Sites in the Chicago Area Chicago South / Southwest Suburbs
Silver Lake Country Club (Orland Park, IL - Chicago & Suburbs) Imagine Floor to Ceiling Wall to Wall Windows Overlooking Illuminated Gardens and Ceremony Areas.
Floor to ceiling wall to wall windows overlooking lush gardens and patios which are illuminated in the evening. Amazing areas on-site for pictures or garden ceremonies.
All food and beverage is top of the line; Whittingham Meats, Top Shelf Bar Package including all Bottled Beers, Service Staff with 20 years of experience.
The historical mansion built in 1889 is available for special events. The conservatory and ballroom accommodate 450 for dinner. The outdoor ceremony site with Victorian Gardens is complemented by arbor and pagoda structures nestled among ponds, massive pines and thousands of beautiful flowers. Whatever the occasion, you'll want to select the Patrick Haley Mansion for a truly memorable event.
Located on 40 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds, The Chateau Bu-Sche' offers 3 outdoor ceremony sites. Glistening atriums with white marble floors and billowing silk liners offer settings for ceremonies, dining and/or dancing. Follow the picturesque Creekwalk over the bridge to our Creekside Gazebo for a unique outdoor ceremony location. Add professional service and outstanding cuisine and The Chateau Bu-Sche' offers the best of everything.
Today, the Grand Ballroom at Joliet Union Station, originally built in 1912, is available for private events and is the perfect location for weddings, and accommodates up to 300 guests. The Grand Ballroom features stunning classic architecture with crystal chandeliers and forty-five foot ceilings. Capture memorable photographs on the marble staircase or balcony. A truly unique location.
The Bennett-Curtis House (Grant Park, IL) If you are looking for a unique & elegant setting for your wedding ceremony, then the Bennett Curtis House is it!
Imagine your ceremony out in the beautifully landscape gardens. Your ceremony can take place on the bridge or a traditional layout in front of the pillars and gardens. Your guests are seated in white cushioned folding chairs or perhaps you would like to use our antique oak church pews. A final note, and most memorable, would be a beautiful butterfly release to celebrate your union.
The Bennett-Curtis House
302 West Taylor Street
Grant Park, IL 60940
phone :: 815-465-2288
web :: www.tosinet.com/bc/weddings/Ceremony/home.shtml Concorde Centre (Woodstock, IL)
a classic turn of the century indoor / outdoor setting for both ceremonies and receptions
Concorde Center
3708 Alden Road
Woodstock, IL 60098
phone :: 815.337.3500
web :: www.concorde-centre.com Old Central Church (Joliet, IL)
The gracious chapel, built in 1895, is a historic landmark located on the Jacob Henry Estate. Old Central Church is the perfect location for your wedding in its romantic ambiance and exquisite elegant grandeur of the 19th century past.As the sunlight streams through the beautiful tiffany stained glass window, the grand sound of the original 2,200 bellow pipe organ turns your r
