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Choosing your retirement party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Naperville. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Naperville venue has never been easier.

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    The Guesthouse Hotel

    4872 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
    • Spaces for 50-75 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    The Guesthouse Hotel will help you create a lasting impression. We have amazing rooms to accommodate every occasion, whether it's an intimate wedding, a spectacular event, a successful business conference or retreat. With all of the character and flair that comes with a unique boutique hotel, as well as courteous and great service from the hotel employees. The Club Room, which has a warm and welcoming fireplace, crystal lighting, as well as a mix of repurposed antique and leather chairs, is the ideal setting for an intimate meeting. Chicago's past and present are told via the use of art galleries located throughout the space. The Club Room is a versatile space that can accommodate small groups of up to 48 people for everything from wine tastings and private parties to cocktail receptions and meals. We have a beautiful library with marble, reclaimed wood and iron accents, towering bookcases, old world billiards lighting, and an enormous 10' foot bespoke table that serves as a pleasant backdrop for many different types of gatherings. This multi-functional area is the ideal setting for your next private dinner, business meeting, corporate training, or other event of any size. In accordance with the nature of the event, the Library may accommodate up to 12 persons. A 46-inch Smart TV is available for use in the Library.

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    Anteprima

    5316 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

    Anteprima is Andersonville's favorite neighborhood restaurant. Home to $32 three-course fixed price menu Sunday-Thursday! Anteprima's regionally inspired, rustic cooking comes from recipes we've learned in homes throughout Italy. We search the finest ingredients obtainable, buying from local and organic producers whenever possible. Buon appetito!

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    North Pond

    2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
    • Spaces for 90-100 Guests

    North Pond is one of the city's most unique locations for private social and business functions. With floor-to-ceiling glass doors, our front area is the ideal place to start your evening. Your guests can gaze out the windows over the pond and Chicago's skyline while enjoying a cocktail and hors d'ouevres. During the summer, the doors can be opened to allow your guests to enjoy the warmth of the season while staying in comfort. The finest seasonal ingredients are used in our event menus. We're excited to collaborate with you on the menu, customizing the meals to your visitors' preferences. We will gladly assist you in making your wine decision. Our wine list follows the same idea as our meal, with many tiny wineries producing excellent wines. We are confident that you will be pleased that you chose North Pond as your destination, whether you are celebrating your marriage with a seated dinner or honoring your employees for their hard work with a cocktail reception.

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    Woodwind

    259 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

    CAPACITIES ON THE ROOFTOP TERRACE 20 - 140 Reception *can be reserved as a partial or entire space 74 Seated *includes lounge seating on the terrace IMPORTANT FEATURES Rooftop Garden with City and Lake Views in a Contemporary Urban Design Seating in the Lounge on a Partial Basis Tables made of stone Bar that can be moved Capacities at the Linden Center are as follows: 120 seats, 250 reception A/V equipment is available. 4 Wireless Microphones are included. 2 stationary microphones, a screen, and an LCD projector are provided. 1 movable podium equipped with a CPU (Laptop & USB Capable) IMPORTANT FEATURES Large/Open Space with Customizable Movable Bar and Carrarra Marble Console with Dimmable Pinpoint Lighting and Full Privacy Door WoodWind brings Matt O'Neill's elegant yet simple dishes — prepared with honest excellence, playful creativity, and spirited hospitality — to a beautiful, casual, and comfortable setting. Matt O'Neill's dishes are made with honest excellence, playful creativity, and spirited hospitality. GET UP AND SHOW OFF! WoodWind, located 18 stories above Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood, serves sophisticated dishes, drinks, and panoramic views of the city. The restaurant celebrates the integrity of the ingredients at their peak, presenting them with creativity and refined techniques. Its contemporary American menu, created by Chef Matt O'Neill in collaboration with Executive Chef Alex Cabrera, is brimming with regionally sourced ingredients and epicurean playfulness. Dishes are sensibly paired with imaginative seasonal cocktails created by Beverage Director / Mixologist Carolina Gonzalez. With its boldly off-the-beaten-path location just blocks from the Magnificent Mile, the restaurant offers guests a gourmet getaway in a comfortable and decidedly classic Chicagoan setting. WoodWind, a restaurant located in the Lavin Family Pavilion on the Northwestern Medicine Campus, is owned and operated by Craveable Hospitality.

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    Mystic Blue Cruises by Entertainment Cruises

    Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

    Cruising on a charter yacht around magnificent surroundings converts any gathering into a world-class experience, regardless of the type of event you're throwing. Your guests will enjoy delectable cuisine and a new perspective on the city, while you will appreciate the many thanks you will receive for helping to make a wonderful event even more memorable. Our company's brand history extends back nearly a century, to the foundation of Boston Harbor Cruises in Massachusetts in 1926, and Hornblower Group on the west coast of the United States in 1980. We have a long history of experience and innovation across our expanding portfolio, and we have consistently reinvented the marine hospitality business. Our offers include water-based activities, land-based experiences, overnight cruise experiences, and ferry and transportation services, and we now have a presence in 111 nations and territories as well as 125 U.S. cities. Our sea and land-based activities include City Cruises, a sub-brand that offers dining, sightseeing, and special events.

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    Spirit of Chicago

    Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    • Spaces for 20-236 Guests
    • 1 Boat

    From sightseeing cruises to dinner cruises, everything is better when done on the sea. The Spirit of Chicago is ready to take you on a tour of the city. With a lunch, dinner, or specialty cruise, you may eat, drink, and dance while taking in the beautiful skyline. Your taste buds will be delighted by the Spirit menu, which features a range of culturally-inspired meals made with fresh, organic ingredients. Spirit is a great place for every occasion, from romantic meals for two to business events. Let's have a party! There is nothing like it on the land: On the top deck, there is a rooftop lounge. Three internal decks with panoramic windows, each with its own climate control system. Menus featuring vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives have been included. Live DJs, large dance floors, and full-service bars are all available. Admiral Richard M. Navy Pier is known as "the People's Pier," and it is Chicago's lakefront jewel, inviting everybody and providing dynamic, diversified experiences via partnerships and activities that stimulate exploration and amazement. Guests have flocked to enjoy the Pier's 50 acres of unrivaled activities and experiences since it reopened in 1995, bringing in more than 180 million visitors since then. In 2021, Navy Pier will continue to transform into an accessible, year-round focal point for Chicago's many arts and cultural treasures, while also expanding its offerings.

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    Odyssey Cruises Chicago

    600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    • Spaces for 200-749 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Boats
    • 2 Waterfront

    Odyssey Cruises Chicago — now operating as City Cruises, part of the City Experiences family — brings private events and celebrations onto the water in the heart of downtown Chicago. Departing from two locations, the company operates two distinctive Odyssey vessels: the Odyssey Chicago River and the Odyssey Lake Michigan. The Odyssey Chicago River is a glass-enclosed, climate-controlled single-deck dining vessel that accommodates up to 200 guests. It cruises the main branch of the Chicago River, passing landmarks such as Marina City, the Merchandise Mart, and Willis Tower — all while guests dine and celebrate from a panoramic floating vantage point. The Odyssey Lake Michigan is a multi-deck yacht berthed at Navy Pier that hosts up to 749 guests across three climate-controlled dining decks and an open-air rooftop lounge. The vessel is suited for large weddings, galas, and corporate events where guests move between indoor dining and outdoor deck views of the Chicago skyline and lakefront. All-inclusive event packages include chef-prepared cuisine, DJ entertainment, an in-house event coordinator, and customizable menus across brunch, lunch, and dinner sailings.

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    Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

    125 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
    • Spaces for 250-400 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor

    Begin your life together in Chicago's Lincoln Park, surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquility of a unique National Historic Landmark. The Lily Pool features an aesthetically important pavilion, a cascading waterfall, and native vegetation, and was designed by Alfred Caldwell in 1936. The Chicago Park District and the Lincoln Park Conservancy restored the Lily Pool to Caldwell's original design from 1998 to 2002, after decades of erosion and deterioration. The Conservancy is pleased to offer this natural haven as a location for your small wedding ceremony, proposal, or photos. The Lincoln Park Conservancy requires that all wedding, engagement, family, and other professional photos get a permit in advance. From May through mid-October, the Lily Pool holds seasonal events. During the Air and Water Show, it is also closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Enter a hidden garden of unparalleled beauty through the Prairie-style Fullerton gate. Only the sound of birdsong and a soothing waterfall breaks the peaceful silence. Discover a pavilion, council ring, and different native flora along the stone walk around the lily pool. A hidden garden for the people of Chicago, created to resemble a river meandering over a vast Midwestern plain, is landscape architect Alfred Caldwell's concept. The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool was originally part of a Victorian garden that included tropical lilies and other water plants and was created in 1889. The Lily Pool and its surrounding area fell into ruin after the Victorian-style garden fell out of favor, until Alfred Caldwell rebuilt the pool and its surroundings in 1936.

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    City Cruises Chicago

    Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    • Spaces for 150-749 Guests
    • 4 Boats

    On Chicago's Lake Michigan or Chicago River, our all-inclusive events combine an intriguing venue, delectable eating, and incredible entertainment to create an unforgettable experience. Allow our in-house professionals to assist you every step of the way as you plan a one-of-a-kind event for you and your group. Weddings On the lake, say "I do." Your marriage and vows will have a backdrop befitting of your moment with customisable ceremony and reception settings. Allow our skilled wedding planners to handle the details so you can focus on enjoying your special day. Social Are you planning a get-together with your closest friends and family? We have the ideal location for you! Our dedicated onboard personnel is here to ensure that your special day runs smoothly, whether it's a milestone birthday or anniversary. Corporate Come aboard and get away from your work! Your team has the right environment to get together to celebrate, create, and learn, whether you're having a team–building event, corporate happy hour, or anything in between. The Odyssey Lake Michigan is a four-level dining vessel with three climate-controlled dining decks on the inside and two viewing decks on the outside. Plated meals are available onboard, as well as onboard entertainment and elegant touches throughout the yacht. The Odyssey Chicago River is a glass-enclosed, single-level, climate-controlled dining ship that cruises the Chicago River. Elegant plated eating is available onboard, along with architectural narration and up-close views of Chicago's renowned architecture. The Spirit of Chicago is a four-story dining ship with three climate-controlled dining decks and two observation decks on the outside. Buffet-style food, onboard DJ entertainment, and interactive activities are available throughout the vessel. The newly remodeled Chicago Elite is ideal for any event of up to 150 guests, with two completely covered, climate-controlled decks and an open-air skydeck affording panoramic views of Chicago's spectacular skyline.

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    Virtue

    1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
    • Spaces for 70-150 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant

    At Virtue, we welcome you and your visitors with hospitality and care. Optional features include: - Up to 80 people can be seated for a dinner or business meeting. - Up to 150 people can attend a standing reception in the dining room and bar. - Only in our bar will there be a standing reception for up to 80 people. - Valet parking is available at the Hyatt, which is just steps away from our entrance, as well as a paid parking lot immediately south of our location, all of which are ADA accessible. - Please fill out the form on our website for all queries, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Virtue is a Southern American restaurant in Chicago's Hyde Park area that leads with a culture of hospitality and generosity. We've worked hard to make a welcoming, honest, and considerate environment. We take pleasure in providing unpretentious service, on-time delivery, and, most importantly, fantastic value. At Virtue, we use traditional techniques to create both familiar and unexpected flavors. We look forward to seeing you soon. We didn't get here on our own or in our own time. We stand on the shoulders of both distant and recent ancestors. They are the ones who have given birth to who we are and who we will become. We would have no space to dream, explore, or pursue our dreams if it weren't for their hardships, commitment to freedom, and spirit of hope. We are humbled and grateful for their unwavering commitment to equality. We appreciate those who have pushed us in a way that both slows us down and strengthens us. Thank you to all of our past and current loving and passionate family, co-heirs of faith, extended family, friends, mentors, investors, creatives, contractors, suppliers, counselors, and colleagues. None of this would be possible without their commitment and faith.

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    Harborside International Golf Center

    11001 S Doty Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, USA
    • Spaces for 220-300 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 1 Country Club

    Since 1995, the Harborside International Golf Center, which includes both the Port and Starboard Courses, has served as Chicago's primary golf destination. Harborside Golf Club, located only minutes from Chicago's Loop, provides the best golfing experience available in the Chicagoland region. In addition to being the only facility in Illinois with two of Golfweek's "Best Courses You Can Play in Illinois," it also has the state's largest driving range and practice facility. The Pier at Harborside provides full-service catering for private parties and functions. The venue is ideal for organizing a variety of events such as a birthday party, bridal shower, modest wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or holiday party. You and your guests will enjoy the delectable cuisine and beverages that you have come to anticipate and appreciate from Harborside International, which is the finest part. The clubhouse can accommodate up to 250 guests for a sit-down event and about 300 people for a walk-around reception. We can cater everything from plated dinners to beautiful buffets to hors d'oeuvres cocktail events and everything in between. We can create food and beverage menus that are tailored to your preferences and budget.

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    North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie

    9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
    • Spaces for 867 Guests
    • 1 Theater

    The North Shore Center is a lively two-theater complex that hosts performances, lectures, seminars, and other audience-oriented activities. The Grand Lobby and ancillary rooms connect the theaters and can host events such as receptions, banquets, and trade shows. There are 867 seats in all at the Center Theatre, including 527 on the main floor, 300 in the balcony, and forty in the side boxes. When at stage level, the orchestra pit's adjustable lift produces a stage extension. The Center Theatre is known for being a pleasant, intimate auditorium with excellent acoustics that can accommodate any size show. The farthest seat from the stage is barely 80 feet away. With extra areas ideal for rehearsals, breakout rooms, or private pre- or post-show refreshments, the North Shore Center can accommodate any event. Social Events Arangatram Performances, Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs The North Shore Center's distinctive rooms, combined with cutting-edge technology, excellent catering options, and friendly personnel, provide the ideal balance of comfort and elegance for life's key milestones. The North Shore Center serves as a setting for your creativity and memories that will last a lifetime. Call today to see if there are any openings on the calendar. Corporate Events The Center Theatre stage is ideal for a variety of corporate events, from shareholder meetings to all-day conferences, medical lectures, and award ceremonies. Staffing and equipment are suited to the client's needs, and food and beverage are planned with the North Shore Center Events Department and one of the North Shore Center's Preferred Caterers (Catered by Design, Doubletree North Shore Hotel & Conference Center, and MJ Catering).

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    DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago North Shore

    9599 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
    • Spaces for 400-600 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Ballroom

    Meeting and event space totals 22,000 square feet. The Chicago skyline and the North Shore may be seen from our rooftop ballroom. A/V equipment, a business center, and catering are all available. Create your own attendee webpage or request that the hotel do it for you. Your room block booking confirmation email has everything you need, including your event dates, the 7-letter hotel code, and your group's special pricing code. Our caterers will assist you in creating a memorable dinner for your event. Jameson's Charhouse serves a variety of steaks, chops, and fresh fish that are sure to please. Keep an eye out for our daily comfort food and distinctive beverages. The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts is right across the street from our hotel. Across the street are the Westfield Old Orchard Mall and Skokie Hospital. The rooftop Monaco Ballroom with panoramic views of the Chicago skyline is part of our IACC-certified Conference Center. Enjoy our indoor and outdoor pools, which are open seasonally. From check-in to check-out, we are dedicated to providing a safe and pleasurable stay. Visit Hilton.com/CleanStay for more information. It's possible that face coverings will be required. Please contact the hotel for additional details. Business center, fitness center, pool, and valet parking are all available. Available but with modified service: On-site Restaurant(s) (s). We know you're just as excited as we are to see travel return, even if it looks a little different now. We also recognize that our guests' cleanliness and disinfection standards have evolved. Hilton CleanStay, which uses the same high-quality products you trust at home, adds to our already stringent cleaning standards to give you complete peace of mind when you stay with any of Hilton's 18 brands. Our pledge to you is to provide the same high-quality, pleasant service that you've come to expect from Hilton, but with the extra assurance of industry-leading hygienic measures designed to keep you safe.

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    Caffe Oliva

    550 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    • Spaces for 70-550 Guests
    • 4 Restaurants
    • 4 Outdoor Spaces
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Caffè Oliva at Ohio Street Beach is a lakefront restaurant and event venue situated directly on Chicago's Ohio Street Beach at 550 E Grand Avenue. Open seasonally from May through October, the venue offers a beachside setting with views of Lake Michigan alongside a downtown skyline backdrop, making it well-suited for corporate events, family reunions, birthday celebrations, and casual group gatherings. The venue accommodates a range of group sizes across several distinct outdoor spaces: a beachfront area that handles up to 350 guests reception-style, a covered deck with seating for up to 150, and individual cabanas for smaller groups of up to 25. A full venue buyout extends capacity to 550 standing or 400 seated guests, providing exclusive use of the entire beachfront, deck, and all cabanas. The menu features Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, and handcrafted cocktails, with custom menu options available for private events. Beach amenities including volleyball, cornhole, and live acoustic entertainment can be incorporated into events.

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    Luxury Wedding Yacht Valara

    773 W Montrose Harbor Dr, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
    • Spaces for 149 Guests
    • 1 Boat

    Set sail on the Luxury Yacht VALARA VI for your next unique entertainment event. It will be a memorable occasion that you will want to relive over and over! Weddings Wedding and reception cruises aboard a private yacht in Chicago. Our spacious and luxurious charter boat here at Chicago private yacht rentals makes wedding and reception excursions worry-free and simple to schedule. Unique wedding packages tailored to the preferences of our discerning wedding clientele. Corporate Our huge and small well-appointed charter boats here at private Chicago yacht rentals, as Chicago's favorite client and employee entertaining cruise yacht, are guaranteed to please and impress all of your corporate cruise rentals and entertainment needs! Private There are numerous causes for private family and friend celebrations. On very well outfitted Chicago yacht rentals, we provide private Chicago boat parties and charters. With our Chicago boat rentals, we've made a lot of memories on Lake Michigan, and we can make all of your important occasions memorable as well. Event Specialist Mary Antoniette’s meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizing abilities surpass those of any other event planner we've ever encountered. Mary's deep understanding of our many packages, as well as her ability to match your particular event with the appropriate package, will be extremely helpful in making your event planning as simple and wonderful as possible. In 1995, Mary Antoniette joined Adventure Sea Tours. She has contributed ten years of past management expertise to our company, as well as the people skills that have greatly boosted our already successful business. Give Mary a call today and we're confident you'll be completely satisfied with her expertise to handle your unique event requirements.

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    Promontory Point

    5491 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
    • Spaces for 100-150 Guests
    • 3 Landmarks
    • 3 Outdoor Spaces
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Chicago's Burnham Park is approximately 600 acres in size and is located on the city's Lakefront just south of Grant Park. A south lakefront park designed by Chicago's famous architect and planner Daniel H. Burnham, published in his landmark work The Plan of Chicago in 1909 and featuring constructed islands and a linear boating harbor as well as beaches, meadows, and playfields, was named in his honor. Today, Burnham Park is home to the scenic Promontory Point, built by Alfred Caldwell, as well as a popular skate park on 31st Street, which are both located within the park. Additionally, the park has benches positioned on 12th Street, 31st Street, Oakwood and 57th Street, in addition to bird sanctuaries and stunning natural areas. In comparison to the other park features, the Margaret T. Burroughs Beach and Park is a more recent addition, stretching from 31st Street to 26th Street. In the mid-1890s, Chicago's legendary architect and planner Daniel H. Burnham began drawing plans for a spectacular park and boulevard that would link Jackson Park with the city's central business district and other neighborhoods. Jackson Park in Chicago had been converted from a sandy, wind-swept wasteland into the glittering White City by Daniel Burnham (1846-1912), who served as Chief of Construction for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Following the exhibition, Burnham began to envision a Chicago that was more attractive, organized, and functional. Burnham's design, which included a south lakefront park with a series of man-made islands, a linear boating harbor, beaches, meadows, and play fields, was published in his groundbreaking 1909 Plan of Chicago, which was widely regarded as a watershed moment in Chicago's history. Burnham Park, which includes the naturalistic Promontory Point landscape designed by renowned landscape architect Alfred Caldwell, was completed and improved in the mid-1930s with government monies from the Works Progress Administration, thanks to the efforts of the newly formed Chicago Park District. Mayor Edward J. Kelly began exploring the possibility of establishing a permanent fair in Burnham Park in 1935. Burnham Park has begun to take shape in recent years, thanks to the efforts of Mayor Richard M. Daley, who envisioned a greener, more beautiful park. Sixty acres of asphalt were turned into a beautifully planted Museum Campus in the process. In addition, the former Meigs Field has been transformed into a 91-acre natural area park known as Northerly Island, where visitors may enjoy a paved all-purpose trail and other amenities. Birders can get glimpses of migrating birds throughout the fall and spring seasons, while anglers can find the perfect fishing place during the summer and winter seasons.

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    Firehouse Chicago

    1545 W Rosemont Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA

    Our tiny location, located on Chicago's Northside in the picturesque Edgewater neighborhood, is the ideal setting for your wedding or special occasion. Our old, rustic design, as well as our gorgeous garden, provide for a great and unforgettable backdrop for a celebration. Because of its towering ceilings, white glazed brick walls, and historic details, Firehouse Chicago makes a wonderful setting for weddings and other special occasions such as birthdays, business parties, rehearsal dinners, showers, and bat mitzvahs. We instill confidence, comfort, and relaxation in you as a result of our personal, hands-on approach. From the beginning of the planning process, you will be taken through every step of the process, including vendor referrals, timetable creation, and floor plan customization. Even better, you won't have to break a sweat or even raise a finger on your special day! In addition to setting up your decor and overseeing vendors, our skilled event producers will also take up your stuff at the end of the night!

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    1100 Florence

    1100 Florence Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
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    The Lytle House

    5517 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

    The Lytle House is a small, family-owned gathering room that may accommodate up to 80 people for a seated or cocktail event. We have a preferred vendor list that we highly suggest, as well as an approved caterer list from which you can choose. Our objective is to provide a one-of-a-kind setting for your celebration while also making the planning process as simple as possible. The Lytle House is available for weddings, private ceremonies, bridal showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, professional events, photoshoots, workshops, and more. It has over 2800 square feet of free flowing indoor-outdoor space and features high ceilings, exposed brick, factory windows, and original industrial features. With the bulk of our ceremonies being collected, we offer restricted seating for ceremonies (reserved row for immediate relatives, etc.). Most wedding ceremonies last between 15-20 minutes, allowing for an intimate and relaxed semi circle to form around you while you exchange vows. The majority of ceremonies are held in the courtyard, in front of one of the ivy walls, in front of our enormous cityscape mural, or on our patio with the courtyard as a backdrop. In the event of bad weather, ceremonies are held inside, in front of our enormous glass garage door, with the courtyard as a backdrop. If your event has more than 30 attendees, you must select a caterer from our approved list. When we initially started hosting parties at our studio, we felt it would be a good idea to let customers choose whichever caterer they liked. It just took a few incidents for me to understand I'd made a mistake. All of the businesses on our approved list provide a pleasant experience. They've done a lot of work in our space. They are knowledgeable about our requirements and processes, but most importantly, they are fantastic. They wouldn't be on the list if they weren't fantastic. They'll answer your emails and do everything they can to make the planning process as simple as possible for you. They'll cook a delicious meal for you, and sure, you can bring your own wine.

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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.