Venue Options
The Westin Chicago Lombard
17K - 100ppl
You can take a virtual tour of our space and guest rooms by clicking on the link below or pasting it in your browser: Virtual hotel tour: https://cloud.threshold360.com/locations/Westin-Lombard-Yorktown-Center-1cc9303a
*Select the image to view more information.
Hotel Arista
16k - 100ppl
2139 City Gate Lane, Naperville, Illinois 60563
Phone: 630-579-4100
https://www.hotelarista.com/?
Dinolfos Banquets
19K-200ppl
Address: 14447 West 159th Street, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491
Email :dinolfosbanquets@comcast.net
Phone number: 708.645.1900
Chicago Gaelic Park
18K - 200 ppl
6119 W. 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687 9323 | officecgp@chicagogaelicpark.org
https://chicagogaelicpark.com/the-emerald-room/
Est: $8,000 for 85ppl
Quote: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18ty08k3HJTWdEt9QU93UWl7Ig9jnBHe0/edit#gid=315441324
Cons
Katherine Legge
Rental Rates and Fees
Weekend & Holiday Rental Rates
Weekend & Holiday rentals are based on an 8-hour rental period. Patrons receive use of both floors of the Lodge unless indicated.
Includes setup and take-down time. Additional service fees may apply. A $500 security deposit is due along with signed contract to confirm rental. This fee will be returned, if applicable, 4-6 weeks after the event.
Saturday & Holiday (Entire Lodge)$2,800Friday (after 5pm) & Sunday (Entire Lodge$2,300Sunday (1 floor only)$1,300Additional
hours$250Wedding Ceremony Only (2 Hours) Wedding Ceremony Rehearsal (1 Hour with KLM Rental) All-Inclusive Wedding Rental (Entire Lodge)(Includes use of 80" TV / 1 Hour Rehearsal & removal of living room furniture) 6 Hour Morning Shower Special Rate (1 Floor Only) (Setup time, event time & cleanup must take place between 8am - 2pm).Call for pricing
Creek Bend Nature Center
Address: 37W700 Dean St, St. Charles, IL 60175
No later then 10 pm
Full-Facility Rental
(Includes Savanna, Terrace, $250 per hour afterward $100 per hour afterward Prairie, Library, Meadow, Kitchen, Outdoor Patio & Outdoor Grounds)
Weekend Rates Weekday Rates
FRIDAY - SUNDAY MONDAY - THURSDAY:
9 a.m. – 11 p.m. 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Full-Facility Rental $2,500 for first 8 hours
MONDAY - THURSDAY:
$1,600 for the first 8 hours
Pros
We can do a clear tent for $14,000 or a white
tent for $11,476
• Ceremony can be outside or at a different
location (2pm)
• Reception with open bar BYOB (7pm-9:30pm)
• Cocktail hour can be skipped
• Bathrooms and kitchen available
• Plated dinner is possible
Cons
We have to outsource a lot of the stuff and
coordinate different vendors
• No plan b and party has to be over by 10 pm
because of noise compliance
• You would have to spend more on decoration
• For the budget we would have to do cheaper
things to achieve the look like disposable
glassware and plates
• We would have to save money on other
things like your DJ and flowers as it is more
expensive
Big Tent Events
Address: 255 Commonwealth Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188
https://bigtentevents.com
https://www.facebook.com/bigtentevents/videos/1264729906881202
Links to Review
• Locations either Creek Forest or
Katherine Lodge. They cost about the
same. I estimate it at around $3,000
to rent
• Total for everything (the cheaper
route) about $13,000
• Lighting walkthrough quote: $5,000
(additional and optional)
Cantigny Park
Woodside Pavilion
ADDRESS
1S151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Estimate $13,000 without ceremony $15,000 with Ceremony
https://cantigny.org/private-events/weddings/ceremonies/
Pros
Plated dinner ALL INCLUDED (even cake)
Plan B is weather-controlled
Beautiful Tent already with the look you want
Bathrooms are super accessible no
$2,000 more for the ceremony on a beautiful garden
Cons
The wedding would have to be Friday or Sunday to meet their minimum of $8,000 catering
You would have to spend more money
No room to flip
You would have to use their catering
Bella Salle Banquets
https://bellesallebanquets.com
1920 E. New York Street
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 449-3065
info@bellesallebanquets.com
Contact Us
Pros
Ceremony can be outside just like
you wanted
• They setup everything as well and flip
the room
• Saturday can be possible
• You can have the whole place to
yourselves
• We have room on budget to decorate
Cons
Your photos may have to be done
earlier or around that area. Your
guests will be waiting in between
Ceremony to Reception. That gives
us 1-2 hour for photos if you skip
Cocktail hour
• Not the tent look, more banquet
• They don’t allow us to do just the
ceremony
Belle Salle Event Venue
Select the image below for Video gallery
What is included on the price? $6,000 (about)
Our Venue has two elegant, and spacious ballrooms, with capacity of 150 and 350 guest. Our evening Wedding Package includes a 6- hrs Luxury Reception, Bride’s Lounge, Floor-length linen in white, black and ivory, Choice of Napkin Color, Silver Chavari Chairs, Five Hour of Open Premium Bar, Buffet-Style Hors d’Oeuvres, Wine & Champagne, Champagne Toast for All Guests, Five-Course Gourmet Dinner of buffet-style Dinner, Table Wine Service, Coffee Service, Complementary Cake Cutting Service. Our Package starts out at $64.95 per
person, all our packages can be customized to best fit your needs, please let us know if you have any questions, or if you would like to set up an appointment for a personal tour.
Danada House
630-668-5392
3S501 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
Venue only Friday or Sunday $3,800 4pm - 12pm
extra hours for set up starting at 12pm the price changes to $4,500
we would have to book one of their preferred Caters
https://www.danadahouse.com/floor-plan-and-virtual-tour/
The Monte Bello Estate
Inquiries: 815.836.8617
https://themontebelloestate.com/packages
Sunday minimum for reception only and food 12,100K
RENTAL FEE INFORMATION
All wedding events are given the exclusive use of the estate, attached tented glasshouse, and impeccably manicured grounds for a five hour event timeframe—bridal party members are welcome on-site 1 1/2 hours prior to the event start, or early access can be added on for a fee to come in as early as 9:30am. Rental includes the use of Monte Bello’s five-foot square tables, chiavari chairs, and separate bridal and groom’s suites. Each event is staffed with a venue coordinator and greeter.
Rental fees starting at $7,500 for Friday (Min. $16,000), Saturday (min is $21,000) or Sunday $5,500 (min $12,100) , please inquire for specific dates and rental fees.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE PACKAGES
The Monte Bello Estate offers three distinctive food and beverage packages to choose from, with our classic package starting at $121, signature package starting at $132, and premier package starting at $156– these are all perfect options for your wedding day. All packages include: four-hour bar package, butler passed hors d’Oeuvres, three-course dinner with house wines, square dinner tables, china, glassware, flatware, variety of house linens, chiavari chairs, self-serve coffee and tea, a variety of artisan baked breads and butter, attentive wait staff and bartending services.
Friendship Park Conservatory
Address: 395 W Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Rental capacity: 100 people
https://www.mppd.org/parks-facilities/friendship-park-conservatory/
Ceremony & Reception ($3500)
- 6 hoursSet up the day of eventChoice of linen tablecloths, runners and napkins
Hoosier Grove Barn
Address: 700 W Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
Saturdays: $8,000 Fridays & Sundays: $7,500
https://www.hoosiergrovebarn.com/weddings
Hoosier Grove Barn Weddings Include:
- Abundant Parking Access
- Indoor & Outdoor Ceremony Locations
- Indoor & Outdoor Cocktail Options
- Complete Facility Access from 9 am – 12 am (15 hours)
- Full Air Conditioning/Heat
- Electricity (inside & outside)
- Indoor Bathrooms
- A Staging Kitchen (convection oven, refrigerator, freezer, & ice machine included)
- A/V System
- Projector
- Bridal Suite
- Elevator
- Tables (Including setup: inside & outside)
- Chairs (Including setup: ceremony and reception)
- Table Linens & Napkins
- Set-Up/ Breakdown Staff
- A Day-Of Hostess
- Bar Staff
- Premium Open Bar for 5 hours
- (Non-Alcoholic service for 6 hours)
Wandering Tree Estate Ltd.
Address: 830 W State Rte 22, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
https://wanderingtree.com/weddings/wedding-galleries/
3,500k - Rental fee for (They have 10 acres) 7hrs after 5pm
10am - 5pm (55 - 60 people maximize) & $500 extra for indoor space
No food provide by venue
Only open from 10am - 5pm
Catering options
Pinstripes
Buffet Style
We would have to contract People to help Serve and Clean up.
Also, Rent out Equipment for the food to stay warm
Pricing Per Person About