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  The Falls Event Center

  300 Admiral Weinel Blvd, Columbia, IL 62236, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests

  The Falls Event Center is a full-service event venue in Columbia, Illinois, approximately 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis. The venue is best known for its striking indoor and outdoor waterfalls, which serve as ceremony backdrops and set the property apart from conventional banquet halls. The Falls specializes in weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations, offering all-inclusive packages that bundle in-house catering, a full-service bar, and professional event coordination under one roof. The in-house culinary team builds customizable menus from fresh ingredients, presented as either plated dinners or buffet-style service. The venue's flexible meeting rooms can be configured individually or combined to accommodate groups of up to 500 guests.

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  Post House Ballroom

  100 W 2nd St, Dixon, IL 61021, USA

  • Spaces for 240 Guests

  Post House Ballroom brings together historic architecture and refined event settings in Dixon, Illinois. The venue occupies a landmark building distinguished by its arched windows, soaring ceilings, and grand stone exterior — a setting well-suited to weddings, receptions, showers, reunions, and other private celebrations. The ballroom offers two distinct event environments: a formal main hall configured for seated dinners and ceremonies, and a light-filled arched corridor ideal for cocktail hours and social gatherings. Events at Post House Ballroom benefit a greater purpose — the venue is operated by Lee County Council on Aging, and all proceeds support services for seniors and disabled residents in the community.

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  Haymarket Pub & Brewery

  737 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

  • Spaces for 350-400 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Brewery

  Haymarket Pub & Brewery is a brewpub and event venue located at 737 W Randolph St in Chicago's Randolph Street corridor. The name pays tribute to Chicago's Haymarket Square — site of the 1886 Haymarket Affair, a labor demonstration that helped establish the eight-hour workday and inspired May Day observances around the world. That history informs the brewery's identity as a place for working people of all kinds, a welcoming spot to gather after a long day. The venue's private event space, The Haymarket Tavern, accommodates semi-private gatherings of up to 40 guests in a reserved section of the back bar and dining room, or full buyouts for groups of 100 or more — with complete venue buyouts available for up to 350 guests. The space comes equipped with two pool tables, two dart boards, seven flat-screen TVs, a 100-inch HD projector screen, and a full sound system. Haymarket's kitchen offers buffet packages, à la carte banquet options, and beverage packages, with food and beverage minimums that vary by date and season.

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  Turnberry Country Club

  9600 Turnberry Trail, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014, USA

  • Spaces for 75-225 Guests
  • 1 Country Club

  Herzlichen Glückwunsch on your engagement! We wish you and your family the best of luck as you prepare for your wedding ceremony and reception. We would be happy to share in this momentous occasion with you and your family. Throughout your wedding, the skilled team at Turnberry is dedicated to providing excellent service from beginning to end. All of the specifics, from room design to food planning, event timing to personal touches, are overseen by a team of devoted management professionals. When it comes to planning your wedding, Turnberry will work with you to create the most memorable occasion for you and your loved ones. This will allow you to sit back, relax, and enjoy being guests at your own wedding. Based on our research, we have discovered that the following wedding packages are the most suitable for wedding receptions. Customized menus and any specific requests, on the other hand, will be gratefully accommodated.

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  Wentz Concert Hall

  171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL 60540, USA

  • Spaces for 150-617 Guests
  • 2 Theaters
  • 1 Historic Space

  Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center, located on the campus of North Central College in downtown Naperville, Illinois, opened in 2008 as a premier performing arts destination for the college and surrounding community. The hall seats 617 guests across the main floor and balcony, with acoustics designed by Talaske Sound Thinking — the same firm behind Chicago's Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park. Since opening, the hall has hosted the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Yo-Yo Ma, and numerous other nationally recognized performers. The Fine Arts Center houses four distinct performance venues, making it well suited for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations. Private event rentals are coordinated through the Office of Conference Services, and the facilities have accommodated weddings, banquets, conferences, and receptions. The surrounding campus in Naperville's Historic District offers convenient access via the BNSF Metra line, major expressways, and proximity to downtown dining and hotels.

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  White Pines Golf Club

  Bensenville, IL, USA

  • Spaces for 80-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Total Spaces

  White Pines Golf Club is a Bensenville Park District facility set on more than 260 acres of maintained grounds west of Chicago. A fixture in the Chicago area since 1928, the club has evolved from its origins as an 18-hole course into a full-service event destination with two spaces designed for private celebrations. The Banquet Room accommodates up to 240 guests and features vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a wrap-around balcony overlooking the golf course, pond, and water features. It is well suited for wedding receptions, corporate dinners, and milestone events where guests can take in course views throughout the evening. The Pavilion is a climate-controlled permanent outdoor tent available from May through September, accommodating up to 300 guests. A secluded west-side patio adjoins the space for cocktails and mingling. Together, the two spaces serve weddings, quinceañeras, golf outings, showers, business meetings, and fundraisers, with catering handled by an in-house culinary team.

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  Bridges of Poplar Country Club

  1400 Poplar Creek Dr, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Country Club

  The Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club has a large clubhouse with excellent decor and delicious food. Groups of up to 250 people can be accommodated in our intimate banquet rooms and outdoor wedding location. Guests can enjoy a spectacular view of our 18-hole championship golf course from our function rooms. When you host your special event at Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, your guests will be blown away. Bridges, which is open to the public, consistently receives excellent remarks from our visitors. The 8,200-square-foot event space, which includes a spectacular gazebo and waterfall, is ideal for weddings and other special occasions. Style selections ranging from formal to informal meals govern the perfectly accomplished day for large, mid-sized, and small groups. Our outdoor event space is ideal for hosting a memorable occasion. Your wedding is one of life's most important events. Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club's skilled event advisors ensure that your special day is one-of-a-kind and full of lifelong memories. We work with you from the minute you book your wedding to personalize and polish every detail of your celebration. You can have your wedding ceremony here or arrange an afternoon or evening reception separately. Every option is tailored to your personality, style, and budget, from selecting informal, intimate, or sophisticated moods to designing your meal. There are numerous alternatives available, ranging from elaborate dinner receptions to intimate champagne brunches. Construct traditional or contemporary plated meals, stations, or buffets with the help of our expert crew. From the moment your guests arrive, your wedding will be remembered for all the right reasons, from the exciting cocktail hours through the delectable desserts and coffee station.

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  The Chicago Club

  81 E Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

  Since its founding in 1869, The Chicago Club has been considered the most prestigious club in the city. It provides its members and guests with the highest quality and most individualized service. The clubhouse's pleasant ambiance continues to make it the perfect place for meals, professional gatherings, family get-togethers, and other social events. The Chicago Club is the perfect location for hosting private events of any kind, from intimate board meetings for eight to formal wedding receptions for two hundred guests. Because they work at the Club full-time, the culinary team has a wealth of expertise, which ensures that each event is beautifully customized and carried out. The Chicago Club is the ideal location for your wedding, business conference, or other social gathering since it provides its members and their guests with a magnificent environment, excellent service, and delicious cuisine. Only members of The Chicago Club and guests who have been hosted by a member are permitted to use the facilities of the club.

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  Abbey Farms

  2855 Hart Rd, Batavia, IL 60510, USA

  • Spaces for 200-300 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Abbey Farms is a one-of-a-kind agritourism farm in Aurora, Illinois, but we prefer to think of ourselves as a fun destination for the whole family! For nearly 75 years, Abbey Farms has been creating memories with our fall festival, which includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and other outdoor attractions; our holiday season, which includes dozens of acres of U-Cut trees and our Christmas store; our Summer Ramble season, which includes a specialty cafe menu and live music; and, soon, our apple orchard and new winter season activities! It all began in the 1930s, when the monks of Marmion Abbey moved here and began planting trees, and it was first opened to the public in 1949. Abbey Farms is a thriving, nonprofit farm where 100% of the profits go to the monks and their goal. Summer Ramble's quiet, collected demeanor, as well as the fact that we are closed in the Spring, may create the impression that they are slower seasons on the farm. That is not the case! Farming is a year-round, full-time job! What you don't see is often the most important factor in the success of what you do see. Here's a look at what goes on at Abbey Farms every year: Winter is the time of year when we establish the foundation for the rest of the year. Whether it's apple orchards, pumpkin patches, or Christmas trees, fields must be cleared and cleaned to remove pests and disease hiding places. As the snow melts and the weather warms, we'll be able to see what we're up against and ramp up our efforts. This is an excellent time to plant new apple and Christmas trees in the fields. At the same time, we're trimming the existing apple trees to focus their energy on producing bigger, healthier fruit. We can compost and mound the pumpkin patch later in the Spring, after the last threat of frost has passed, and sow seeds straight into the earth. Isn't it true that we're always fooling around with the trees in the orchard and tree fields? Yes, we are! To ensure healthy growth and a beautiful shape, both apple and Christmas trees require year-round pruning and shaping. Summer is also when we need to be particularly cautious about insect control and water intake for all of our crops. Abbey Farms is, of course, busiest in the fall! We begin with the apple harvest — while you're collecting apples, we're cleaning up fallen fruit to prevent pests, fertilizing plants, planting new trees, and yes, trimming once again. We need to clear the field and put additional compost into the ground so it's ready for next year once you've had a chance to visit the pumpkin patch and bring home the perfect jack 'o lantern.

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  Douglas Park Cultural and Community Center

  1401 S Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA

  • Spaces for 30-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Douglas Park (named for Stephen A. Douglas, a United States Senator who was instrumental in bringing the Illinois Central Railroad to Chicago) was also under construction at the same time as Humboldt Park during the time of its construction. The Douglas Park Cultural & Community Center, which opened in 2010, is a near-exact copy of the Humboldt Park Field House, which is startling. Several event areas are housed in the historic Field House, which boasts terrazzo floors and a large plaster ceiling with complex designs. Cocktails on the balcony with a view of the lagoon are a popular choice among guests. Gardens and the "Flower Hall" may be found outside, as well as an in-ground swimming pool and lily pools among the acres of stunning landscaping in Douglas Park's exterior. Douglas Park is the ideal location for receptions, cotillions, weddings, and other casual gatherings since it offers both indoor and outdoor alternatives.

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  Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant West Adams

  111 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

  • Spaces for 60-170 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 2 Bars
  • 1 Hotel

  Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant brings an authentic British pub experience to downtown Chicago's Loop, operating from the ground floor of Club Quarters Central Loop hotel at 111 West Adams Street. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., the venue serves classic British fare alongside an extensive bar program, making it a well-positioned host for both daytime business events and late-night celebrations. For private events, the Adams Street location offers more dedicated event space than any other Elephant & Castle location in the United States. Three distinct spaces accommodate groups of varying sizes: the lower-level Buckingham Rooms provide fully private dining with a private bar; the third-floor Clark & Adams suite offers large conference-style rooms with satellite bar service; and the Main Floor can be arranged as a semi-private section or full restaurant buyout. Together they handle groups ranging from intimate gatherings to large receptions, with flexible layout options including banquet, boardroom, cocktail, and theatre configurations. Event packages include buffet menus, plated options, cocktail service, and custom food and beverage arrangements. A/V equipment — projectors, screens, and microphones — is available across the private rooms, and the venue provides a dedicated events team to manage setup and flow from booking through event day.

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  Elgin Country Club

  2575 Weld Rd, Elgin, IL 60124, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Country Club

  Elgin Country Club is the ideal event location in downtown Chicago for weddings, anniversaries, golf trips, and more. Our stunning facilities will provide you and your guests with an amazing experience. The antique stone clubhouse is built on spectacular rolling hills surrounded by towering trees, making it the ideal location for any event. Rooms can accommodate groups of 20 to 200 people. Despite the fact that Elgin Country Club is a private club, we do host a small number of non-member activities. Our event planner, chef, and knowledgeable staff are available to assist you with any aspect of your event. With its exquisite ambiance and stunning views, the Oak Room can host groups of 40 to 200 people. The Wine Room is ideal for small groups or meetings with up to 40 people. The Centennial Patio offers outside dining with a view of the 18th green and seating for 15 to 50 people (Members Only). Weldwood Patio is an outside space with three fire pits that is ideal for a cocktail gathering of 15 to 24 people (Members Only). Elgin Country Club welcomes you to experience the elegance that awaits you behind its walls. This magnificent and exquisite Country Club is surrounded by lush green hills and ancient oaks. We provide all-inclusive wedding packages to make arranging your wedding as simple as possible, and we would gladly create a wedding package to meet your specific requirements. Our experienced catering team and devoted, professional employees will guide you through the planning process to guarantee that your wedding day is perfect. We can also plan and coordinate your wedding so you don't have to worry about anything on your special day.

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  Franco's Ristorante

  300 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

  Franco's Ristorante is the perfect place to host your next private event. Book Franco's for birthdays, anniversary parties, bridal showers, engagement parties, Christenings and holiday parties.

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  Holiday Inn & Suites Bolingbrook

  205 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, USA

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  Lake Shore at Loyola University Chicago

  6339 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Loyola's Lake Shore Campus is conveniently located 7 miles north of downtown Chicago and within walking distance of public transportation in Rogers Park, along the shores of Lake Michigan. The central position of Loyola's conference center and meeting facility makes it perfect for meetings, conferences, trainings, and special events. To meet your event demands, the campus has a variety of exquisite venues, including ballrooms, electronic classrooms, tiered auditoriums, and multi-purpose rooms. Complete your event with cutting-edge technology and delectable meals delivered to any campus meeting space. The Lake Shore Campus includes 7 LEED certified buildings, more green roofs than any other campus in the Midwest, and has gained gold campus sustainability accreditation from the state of Illinois, in addition to the University's abundant resources. Loyola provides a range of meeting and event facilities to accommodate your needs, whether you're arranging a corporate or association meeting, a youth conference, a religious gathering, or a private event. Our unique venues range in size, style, and arrangement, with spectacular views of Lake Michigan, from historic art-deco to contemporary. During the summer months, Loyola Conference Services offers residential lodging at our Lake Shore Campus (Rogers Park) and year-round at our Water Tower Campus (Gold Coast). Here Comes the Guide just rated Loyola as a top wedding destination in Chicago. The Crown Center lobby/patio is a favorite choice among wedding couples, having been featured on their list of best lake front wedding venues. Please contact us at conferences@luc.edu or 773.508.8090 for additional information, to schedule a site visit, or to book your next event.

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  Bistro Campagne

  4518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA

  • Spaces for 48 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Bistro Campagne has been a fixture of Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood since opening in 2002. The restaurant was founded on a commitment to organic ingredients and sustainable, low-impact agriculture — a philosophy established by founder Chef Michael Altenberg and carried forward by the current team under Executive Chef Adam Grandt. The kitchen's menu rotates seasonally around French bistro cuisine, complemented by an all-French wine list, local and European beers, and craft cocktails made with house-made components. For private events, Bistro Campagne offers The Cottage, an intimate space that seats up to 48 guests. Designed in a blend of Prairie School and French provincial styles, The Cottage is available for full and partial rentals, with access to the patio and outdoor garden when weather allows. The venue is well suited for celebrations, dinners, and gatherings that benefit from the attentive, neighborhood-restaurant atmosphere the restaurant has maintained for over two decades.

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  The Loyalist

  177 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 38 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  At Smyth + The Loyalist, we approach everything we do with warmth, vitality, and craftsmanship, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. Our objective is to make your event a thoughtful, personalized experience from start to finish, whether you choose our private dining room or a buyout of Smyth or The Loyalist. Our private dining area, which is located on the lower floor, harmoniously integrates the personalities of the two restaurants to which it caters. With an exposed brick wall and distressed wood beams throughout, the area is reminiscent of a stylish yet homey urban loft. The old leather couch and forest-themed backdrop behind it provide warmth to the space, while the richly grained dark wood tables offer playfulness. With audio/visual capabilities, the tiny area is ideal for both celebrations and business events. The Loyalist Meets Smyth is a unique way to experience a private dinner that we have developed. This innovative family-style dining experience marries The Loyalist's French-inspired meals with Smyth's culinary vision to create an engaging, convivial evening of exceptional bites. The chefs carefully create each menu based on seasonality and frequently include delicacies not found at either restaurant. This one-of-a-kind, family-style experience may accommodate up to twenty people. The ocean's bounty is featured boldly and gently throughout the menu at Smyth, and innovation ebbs and flows from it. Our private dinner experience begins with a half-hour of canapés and beverages, followed by a ten-course seated tasting menu. A buyout of our light and airy main dining area can accommodate larger gatherings. This exclusive event will begin with a cocktail hour of passed canapés, followed by a seated tasting menu at our handcrafted wood tables.

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  Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium

  Bielfeldt Athletics Administration Building, 1700 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA

  • Spaces for 550-1,100 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Colonnades Club occupies the third level of Memorial Stadium's west side, stretching end zone to end zone across more than 15,000 square feet beneath vaulted ceilings. Built into one of the University of Illinois's most storied athletic landmarks — the stadium dates to 1923 — the club pairs an expansive interior lounge with access to the WWI Memorial Columns along the historic west colonnade. The space accommodates seated dinners and receptions for up to 550 guests, featuring a solid oak dance floor and outdoor seating that overlooks Zuppke Field. In-house catering is available, and wedding parties can access the stadium field and stands for photographs. The venue has hosted weddings, banquets, corporate gatherings, and celebrations of all sizes since the stadium's premium spaces opened.

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  Bull Valley Golf Course

  1311 Club Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  Bull Valley Golf Club proudly served as the host site for the 2010 U.S. Open Qualifier that featured Corey Pavin and also the 2010 Chicago District Golf Association Amateur Championship. The Club was named to the Best in State list for Illinois #17 by Golf Digest. Bull Valley Golf Club has been a favorite among Illinois golf lovers, ever since it opened due to the challenge it presents and the aesthetic beauty of the course. This 18 hole, par 72 course is laid out over an abundance of natural elements, providing a picturesque shot, no matter where your golf ball ends up. There is a reason so many of our members that reside in downtown Chicago travel past some of the most popular courses in Chicagoland to get to the place they are proud to refer to as their "home" course! Any event may be held in our 37,000-square-foot clubhouse, which features a two-story stone fireplace and is great for everything from business meetings to rehearsal dinners to an elegant gala. The Sunset Room and Terrace Room are ideal for hosting a large event of this nature. However, the Rose Room, Ray Hall, and Living Room are more intimate settings for a more intimate gathering. No matter if your event is informal or black tie, for a small group of friends or for your entire company, Bull Valley Golf Club has an event crew that is anxious to make your event one of the finest in the area. Ultimately, each event is unique; no two occurrences are ever exactly the same as each other. As you come through the doors, you will be greeted with a huge staircase on your left. The scent of wood smoke and the sound of a crackling fire beckon you to continue your exploration. Walking around a rustic, statuesque fireplace brings you into a space with windows from floor to ceiling that display a multitude of colors from the outside world. This is the perfect setting for your special day or event.

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  Gallucci

  1551 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA

  Contemporary Neapolitan pizzeria in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.

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