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  Moretti's - Barrington

  128 S Wool St, Barrington, IL 60010, USA

  • Spaces for 60-400 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Moretti’s Barrington offers a warm and versatile setting for private events, celebrations, and group gatherings in Barrington, Illinois. The venue pairs contemporary rustic details with flexible dining and event areas suited for birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and milestone occasions. A dedicated banquet space provides room for larger groups, while access to outdoor dining creates additional options for warm-weather events. Customizable banquet menus feature Moretti’s Italian-American favorites, with an events team available to help coordinate each gathering.

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  Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville

  1823 Abriter Ct, Naperville, IL 60563, USA

  • Spaces for 10-1,000 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 2 Hotels
  • 4 Total Spaces

  At Embassy Suites Hotels, we’re committed to helping you create unforgettable events your guests will cherish. Whether it’s an intimate meeting, a wedding, a reunion, or a large convention, our expert planning team will guide you every step of the way. From catering and audio/visual support to every detail in between, we ensure a seamless experience. With flexible meeting spaces, a welcoming lobby, and comfortable guest suites, Embassy Suites is the perfect place for you and your guests to celebrate and connect.

  Est. $115/guest

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  Avg response time 2-4 hrs

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  Moretti's - Bartlett

  1175 W Lake St, Bartlett, IL 60103, USA

  • Spaces for 50-1,000 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Moretti’s Bartlett offers a welcoming setting for private events, celebrations, and group gatherings in Bartlett, Illinois. The venue combines spacious dining areas, private party spaces, and an inviting atmosphere suited for birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and milestone occasions. Guests can customize their experience with banquet and catering menus featuring Moretti’s signature Italian-American cuisine, from classic pastas and entrées to its well-known Chicago-style pizzas. A dedicated events team assists with planning and service, creating a flexible setting for gatherings both large and small.

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  Cheney Mansion

  220 N Euclid Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA

  • Spaces for 15-200 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 5 Historic Spaces
  • 5 Total Spaces

  The 12,000 square foot Cheney Mansion sits on 2.2 acres of beautiful land. Boasting an open field, a waterfall fountain, greenhouse, garden and woodland walkway, the land meshes sophisticated architecture and nature together perfectly. If you have always dreamed of having your wedding or special celebration in your very own mansion, the Cheney Mansion is here to make your dreams come true. The Cheney Mansion's on staff events team delivers flawlessly executed service, unparalleled hospitality and exquisite spaces to host your event in. The Cheney Mansion will ensure your next event is a memorable one. Cheney Mansion, reminiscent of a gracious English country home, was designed by Charles E. White, Jr. in 1913. The Cheney Mansion provides a unique locale for community events and programs. Cheney Mansion is a distinctive venue for your private celebrations and corporate events. The mansion boasts many handsome reception rooms, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and separate servants’ quarters. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature an expansive lawn for picnics and private functions. The Cheney Mansion offers distinctive charm in an inspired setting. Corporate retreats, meetings, training sessions and holiday gatherings are right at home at the historic Cheney Mansion. Featuring comfortable and unconventional spaces, both large and small, Cheney Mansion is a perfect destination for your corporate event. If you desire a wedding venue that is elegant, distinctive and timeless, look no further than the historic Cheney Mansion. Featuring a ballroom, formal dining rooms, sitting rooms, a library, and separate bride and groom preparatory rooms, Cheney Mansion provides the perfect setting for your wedding and reception. For couples who prefer an outdoor venue, your ceremony can be held on Cheney’s impeccably landscaped grounds which provide an ideal backdrop for wedding photographs. At your reception, your guests can flow from the Mansion onto the lighted patio and the adjacent renovated greenhouse. The patio and greenhouse are also perfect for an alfresco cocktail hour. Cheney Mansion’s professional staff will work with you every step of the way to transform your unique style into a one-of-a-kind event. Whether inside the Mansion, outdoors, or both, your wedding will be everything you dreamed of and more at Cheney Mansion. The Mansion and grounds can accommodate 150 guests for a sit-down dinner, and up to 175 for buffet service. A tent may be placed on the grounds for larger groups. All private wedding events have exclusive access to the first two floors of the Mansion and the beautifully-manicured property. The third floor ballroom is available for an additional fee.

  Est. $168/guest

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  Moretti's - Elgin

  2300 Bushwood Dr, Elgin, IL 60124, USA

  • Spaces for 300-350 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Moretti’s Elgin offers a versatile setting for private events, celebrations, and group gatherings in Elgin, Illinois. The restaurant features spacious dining and bar areas overlooking a pond and surrounding landscaping, along with access to Watermark Events, a dedicated event venue located on the second floor. Designed for everything from intimate celebrations to weddings and larger gatherings, the event space features flexible, divisible rooms and access to a private covered deck. Guests can complement their event with customizable food and beverage selections featuring Moretti’s Italian-American cuisine, while an experienced events team assists with planning and service.

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  Ascione Bistro

  8006 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA

  • Spaces for 68-250 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Bar
  • 2 Event Spaces

  In the heart of Downtown Skokie, we are an Italian-focused, beautifully designed, contemporary dining destination. A comfortably elevated, contemporary approach with exquisite attention to every detail is our focus from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere. Hand-made pastas, rustically honest entrees, and freshly prepared, per order sauces and marinades, are details that we feel are important and are signatures of our dishes and presentations.

  Est. $69/guest

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  Boulder Ridge Country Club

  350 Boulder Dr, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156, USA

  • Spaces for 60-600 Guests
  • 4 Ballrooms
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 4 Total Spaces

  We're so glad you're here, welcome to Boulder Ridge! Located in stunning Lake in the Hills, IL we pride ourselves on being the premier event space in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Your experience and that of your guests will be expertly tailored to your desires by our passionate event team. We couldn't be more excited to be a part of your special occasion; click on a link below and let's get started!

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Oak Brook

  5 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA

  • Spaces for 12-100 Guests
  • 7 Restaurants

  Whether you are celebrating an engagement, anniversary, family gathering or business dinner, Perry's adds a special touch to any occasion. Our elegant and spacious rooms are designed to wow your guest. Plus add unforgettable details to bring your event to life, from table top rose petals to customized menus filled with Perry's favorites from our seven finger high pork chop to the Filet Perry. At Perry's your event is always Rare and Well Done. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has earned a faithful following by perfecting prime since 1979. Beginning as a small butcher shop, Perry’s has grown into a renowned group of award-winning restaurants featuring USDA Prime beef, tableside carvings, signature selections, flaming desserts and handcrafted cocktails at its Bar 79. Specializing in a Rare and Well Done experience, Perry’s currently operates 14 steakhouse locations in Chicago, Birmingham, Denver, and across Texas, as well as the two original butcher shops now known as Perry & Sons Market & Grille.

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  Great Big Game Show Oak Brook

  554 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA

  Great Big Game Show, brought to you by The Escape Game, is a live-hosted game show experience. Two teams come on stage to face off in a battle for points and glory! Our Chicago location is located conveniently inside the Oakbrook Center near numerous dining and retail options. Whether you’re aiming to boost your team’s collaboration or just want a fun team hangout, Great Big Game Show offers a great mix of challenge, collaboration, and connection. Have a birthday coming up? Players celebrating their birthday get their ticket for FREE - just show proof of your date of birth in store. You’ll even get a special spotlight moment during the show that'll make this birthday one-of-a-kind. Driving Directions: Once you're on 22nd Street, turn into the mall area via Spring Road or Route 83. Park near The District section of the mall. We're located near Pinstripes and Maggiano’s. Questions? Contact us at Hello@GreatBigGameShow.com or (872) 259-1008!

  Est. $40/guest

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Pinstripes Northbrook

  1150 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093, USA

  • Spaces for 25-2,500 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 4 Event Spaces
  • 3 Venues with Activities

  Pinstripes Northbrook offers an upscale and versatile event space that is perfect for every celebration. Create a personalized memorable occasion in our warm and inviting venue complete with beautifully appointed event and party rooms, an exceptional Italian-American bistro and wine cellar, bowling lanes, bocce courts and outdoor patios with fire pits. Our Northbrook location offers accommodations for outdoor ceremonies as well as ceremonies and receptions in our Grand Ballroom with floor to ceiling windows and a spectacular view. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting an office meeting or reuniting with friends, our dynamic ballrooms and private event spaces provide a sophisticated, comfortable space to gather. We host tailored combinations of dining, classic bowling and bocce. All with amazing food and gracious service, so you can enjoy a genuine moment connecting with someone you care about.

  $5,000 min

  Pricing Details Available

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  Puttshack Oakbrook

  1828 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA

  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Event Space

  Puttshack is an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience that brings everyone in to play. More than just indoor mini golf, patented Trackaball technology allows guests to play a point scoring game, in an immersive, upscale and exciting environment coupled with world-class food and a full bar in a cool environment. Puttshack is the perfect place to come together, to host a company event, to celebrate a birthday, to escape for a date night or simply to play a round with friends. The Puttshack experience is really all about having fun – and doing something fun – together.

  Est. $63/guest

  Pricing Details Available

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Community House Winnetka

  620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093, USA

  • Spaces for 12-250 Guests
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 5 Total Spaces

  One of the most timeless and romantic locations in all of Chicagoland and a true hidden gem! For more than a century, the Community House Garden has been host to some of the most beautiful events and weddings on the North Shore. Nestled within the grounds of the Community House, the Historic Gardens provide a timeless setting for a magical wedding ceremony or an enchanting alfresco dinner. Tours are available by appointment only. The Community House is a multipurpose venue and cannot accommodate walk-in or self-guided tours. Please contact us and we will arrange a time with you!

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  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  The Social Loft Event & Venue Space

  2011 Tower Dr, Glenview, IL 60026, USA

  • Spaces for 100-125 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The Social Loft Event & Venue Space is Glenview's newest modern and luxe event space. Located in the trendy area of The Glen, our event space is perfect for Weddings, Private Events, Birthday Parties, Corporate Meetings, and more. Our beautiful and neutral ambiance offers you a canvas to customize the event of your dreams. Our space offers everything you need to create a stunning occasion you and your guests will never forget.

  $2,000 min

  Avg response time 12-24 hrs

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  Petite Acres

  1109 E Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA

  • Spaces for 175-205 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 space at this venue

  Now booking for 2027 At Petite Acres, your wedding isn’t just a day — it’s an unforgettable weekend. Tucked away on 4.25 blooming acres in New Buffalo, MI (just over an hour from Chicago), our French countryside-inspired property invites you and your guests to slow down, settle in, and celebrate in style. From welcome drinks to morning-after brunch, Petite Acres is designed to host every chapter of your wedding weekend. With 12 private guest homes and suites on-site, you can gather your favorite people in one place — no shuttles or hotel blocks required. Maison Foxglove, our signature four-bedroom home, sits just beside the event lawn and is perfect for getting ready, hosting intimate moments, and soaking up time together. The centerpiece of the property is Château Aster — a stone-clad venue inspired by timeless French manors. Inside, you’ll find soaring ceilings, custom chandeliers, and a grand limestone fireplace. Outside, the venue opens to wildflower gardens, firepit lounges, and winding tree-lined paths — creating a seamless flow between indoor elegance and outdoor charm. With amenities like a wellness studio, sauna, and immersive natural landscaping, Petite Acres blends thoughtful design with an easy, elevated spirit. Whether you're planning a full wedding weekend or an unforgettable celebration, we offer a space where joy feels natural and memories come easily. We host a limited number of weddings each year — so every couple receives our full attention and care.

  Est. $40/guest

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  The Grove Redfield Estate

  1421 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025, USA

  • Spaces for 100-125 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 Mansion

  Redfield Estate combines the beauty of nature and history nestled on the grounds of The Grove Nature Preserve - a 150+ acre National Historic Landmark on Chicago's North Shore. Capacity up to 120 guests May - October, and 50 - 100 guests November - April. Rental rates are $650 - $4,350 + based on date and time. Catering: Choose from eight contracted catering companies to assist you with planning your event, including your menu, bar, service staff, linen, all necessary equipment to produce your event, and complete ceremony and reception setup/breakdown. Full service catering is required at Redfield Estate, averaging $120-$175 + per person in addition to the rental fee. Private rentals include: the Redfield Estate vintage 1920's home with original windows, fireplace and dressing rooms; a covered outdoor pavilion seating up to 120 with dimmable lighting, a stone fireplace, electric window shades, and bistro lights twinkling above in the trees. Manicured grounds with an abundance of seasonally filled urns surround the estate, and a gazebo tucked into the forest is perfect for ceremonies. Tables, chairs, and free parking are included.

  Est. $150/guest

  $1,800 min

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  A Thousand Tales

  2340 S Elmhurst Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA

  • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  A Thousand Tales is a family-owned restaurant and event venue offering a warm, elegant setting paired with elevated Mediterranean cuisine. Our space is designed to host unforgettable gatherings—from intimate celebrations to large-scale private events—while delivering exceptional hospitality and attention to detail. We specialize in hosting weddings, engagement ceremonies, corporate events, birthdays, baby showers, and private dinners, with flexible layouts that accommodate both seated dining and standing receptions. Every menu is prepared fresh in-house using high-quality ingredients, combining traditional flavors with a refined, modern presentation. What sets us apart is our hands-on approach. Our events and catering team works closely with each client to customize menus, layouts, and service styles to match the vision of their event. Whether you’re planning a professional corporate gathering or a meaningful family celebration, we focus on creating a seamless, stress-free experience from start to finish. Located in Mount Prospect, Illinois, A Thousand Tales offers a unique blend of cultural richness, culinary excellence, and personalized service—making every event feel intentional, welcoming, and memorable.

  Est. $40/guest

  Avg response time 1-2 hrs

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  ETM Pictures

  1115 Voltz Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

  • Spaces for 25-100 Guests
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Estate
  • 1 Mansion

  This elegant 11,550 sqft estate is will be a wonderful location for your intimate event, photo shoot, or film shoot. A great 4 bedroom estate with high ceilings, fireplaces, chandeliers, and great southern exposed light. The home has a full gourmet kitchen your caterer will love and dining rooms that can seat 40 people. The space has an indoor lap pool, dry/wet sauna and an imported bar. Outside has a lush acre yard with outdoor patio and a small intimate gazebo perfect for wedding ceremonies or pictures. Basement has a dance floor and full theater room great for family nights in.

  $4,998 min

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  Holiday Inn Chicago - Elk Grove

  1000 Busse Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA

  • Spaces for 350 Guests

  $7,000 min

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  Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza

  2770 S Highland Ave, Lombard, IL 60148, USA

  • Spaces for 70 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Dedicated to serving the communities we are in since 2005. Served in a Premiere Casual Atmosphere, Billy Bricks® has specialized in the craft of thin-crust, Neapolitan & New Haven Inspired Pizza, Baked in an Authentic Wood Fired, Brick Oven Since 2005. Serving pizza, sandwiches, soups & salads, and desserts the way they were meant to be.

  Est. $15/guest

  $500 min

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  Small Party Venue Chicago

  401 S Pine St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA

  • Spaces for 30 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Located just far enough out of the city to get you affordable prices and still keep you in the action. This romantic 1920s manor has the charm and unique style - it doesnt really need decorations. The home features a wood burning fireplace in the parlor, upstairs bathroom and prep suite, full working kitchen, main floor powder room, and a backyard porch smoking section. The seasonal garden is amazing with flowers and fruit trees and has a honeysuckle archway that blooms June 1st, a standing garden wedding arch, wood burning fireplace and brick patio with pond. Easy public transportation to and from Chicago, or an easy drive out on I90. This is the historic home and garden of Rev Pamela, who opened her manor to the public in 2011 as a small wedding venue and elopement chapel. The private event space is perfect for groups up to 30 guests, and boasts of all 5 star reviews. The space is not appropriate for children's parties, but we love baby showers, anniversaries, adult birthday parties, etc. and offer a simple rental agreement. You get the manor and the garden space, you decorate, you clean up. Or choose from all inclusive packages already to customize to your event. Rent the venue and get Pine Manor discounts at local hotel and restaurants, photographer, video, musicians. PinePERKS.com

  $749 min

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