Top Illinois Wedding Venues

• Spaces for 224-300 Guests
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Country Clubs
• 6 Total Spaces

If you're looking to have an unforgettable wedding that will make a lasting impact on you and your guests, Cantigny is the ideal location. In addition to acres of gorgeous gardens, vibrant flowers, and quiet water features, our enormous estate also provides a perfect setting for your most memorable day. Cantigny provides three separate reception locations to complement the appeal and beauty of the estate's outstanding gardens: Le Jardin at Cantigny Park, the Red Oak Room and Woodside Pavilion at Cantigny Golf, and the Red Oak Room and Woodside Pavilion at Cantigny Golf. When your event necessitates a one-of-a-kind and original experience, consider how the natural beauty of Cantigny may serve as the perfect backdrop for a memorable celebration. As the finest banquet venue in Chicago's western suburbs, we provide breathtaking vistas, premium locations, and award-winning food to make your event a success. Make a choice between one of our two spectacular venues: Le Jardin at Cantigny Park or Red Oak Room at Cantigny Golf and Country Club. Your children will have a fantastic time at their Cantigny birthday party, and we will take care of all the logistics. We have three different themes to pick from, as well as five different venues.

• Spaces for 17-60 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 1 Outdoor

Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant on Wabash Avenue brings the warmth of a classic British pub to the heart of downtown Chicago, just steps from the Chicago Theatre and within easy reach of the Riverwalk and Millennium Park. The exposed brick walls, ornate woodwork, and framed Britannia-inspired artwork set a convivial tone that works as naturally for a corporate lunch as it does for a birthday celebration or a group watching the match. The venue offers two dedicated event spaces. The Bass Room, located on the lower level, is a fully private banquet room with its own satellite bar, full A/V capabilities including screens, projectors, and microphones, and flexible setup options — banquet, cocktail, U-shape, or theatre — for up to 35 seated or 55 standing guests. For smaller casual gatherings, the semi-private Bar Area accommodates up to 17 seated or 30 standing, with access to the outdoor patio. Full restaurant buyouts are also available for larger social and corporate events. Menus range from buffet packages designed for group sharing to custom platters, plated dinners, and bar packages.

Guests can appreciate our spacious atmosphere, which is encircled by glass paneled French windows that open out onto the Lincoln Park Conservatory, which is located in the center of Chicago's Lincoln Park. Bring a favorite bistro chair up to a table topped with crisp butcher paper. Listen to the crackle of a freshly sliced baguette. Take in the aromas of Onion Soup Au Gratin, Steak Frites, and Chicken Grand-Mére, among other dishes. Choose wine from our ancient rolling wine cart with care. Take a taste of Chocolate Mousse or Profiteroles to satisfy your sweet cravings. Private Parties Just outside the Belden-Stratford, Mon Ami Gabi is a pleasant and welcoming café with a cozy ambience and limited outside dining. We can now accommodate groups of up to 50 people in our private dining rooms, or up to 150 people if the entire restaurant is purchased. Weddings Our French bistro is the ideal location for tying the knot. We provide the ideal location for cocktail parties and seated dinners, with an intimate dining room, stunning outdoor patio, and access to the Belden-Stratford lobby. Off Site Catering Mon Ami Gabi is happy to cater off-site events for groups of all sizes. Passed appetizers such as Mini Lobster Rolls are available, as well as sandwiches and typical French entrées. Tell us more about your special occasion and leave the specifics to Mon Ami Gabi. Please fill out the form found on our website or email monamichgoparties@leye.com to inquire about a private party or potential catering order.

• Spaces for 180-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Fox Valley Community Services has operated its community center in Sandwich, Illinois since 1972, offering a spacious hall available for private rentals including weddings, anniversary parties, family reunions, and corporate gatherings. The hall accommodates up to 180 guests and features a versatile layout suited to a range of event formats. A prep kitchen is available for caterers or self-catered events, and bar services can be arranged for an additional cost. White round tablecloths and chair coverings are available to rent. The hall is wheelchair accessible and available evenings on weekdays and throughout the day on weekends. All rental inquiries are handled directly by the Fox Valley Community Services team, who work with clients from initial consultation through reservation.

• Spaces for 40-55 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Come celebrate your special occasion with us, or give us the chance to make your event unforgettable. We’ve got two different spaces available for private events, and we can’t wait to tailor them to your needs. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve you and hope to see you soon! The Chef’s Room: This is a small private room on the first level of the restaurant with open-lighting and a great view of the outside patio. This space is ideal for family get-togethers, business meetings, and more. The Boardroom: The Boardroom is an upstairs private room that is spacious and naturally lit. It's ideal for huge gatherings like bridal showers, baby showers, and rehearsal dinners because it features a balcony and a full bar. The Ivy Restaurant is on N. Hale Street in Wheaton, Illinois. We are known for our steaks, chops, and seafood and are open six days a week. When it comes to creating seasonal menus, we take a different approach. Not only between our chefs and the owners, Dick and Carol O'Gorman, but also with our key staff and community members, the process is collaborative. To discuss how Ivy’s can make your next event wonderful, fill out the form on our site. Joey Ziarko, our Events Coordinator, will contact you within 24 hours. Please tell us more about your event in the designated section! Provide as much information as possible to make the booking and communication process go more smoothly. This form does not constitute a reservation or a promise of event time or space. Thank you very much.

• Spaces for 125-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Whether you're arranging a board meeting, a sales launch, a fundraiser, or a holiday party, M&S will deliver the same high-quality service, exquisite food, professionalism, and hospitality that you've come to expect from our restaurants. Choosing M&S for your meeting or social function alleviates the stress of preparation. Our salespeople will put their years of knowledge and efficiency to good use for you. We can assist you with everything from audio/visual equipment and presentation materials to flowers and cakes for your meeting or party. M&S Seafood Restaurant's flexible eating areas offer private and semi-private locations for large and small gatherings. Our customizable menu includes seafood, steak, and chicken, allowing you to create a menu that will please all of your guests. There are gluten-free and vegetarian alternatives. Our private and semi-private dining areas can accommodate your next business or social function, from cocktail receptions to full seated meals. When you host your next event with McCormick & Schmick's, you'll benefit from nearly 40 years of experience and expertise in event planning and execution. We work with you to build a menu that includes appetizers, seafood, steak, poultry, and pasta that will satisfy all of your guests. McCormick & Schmick's joined the Landry's, Inc. family in 2012, adding to the company's more than 400 locations nationally, which include restaurants, hotels, and entertainment centers. While the number of restaurants has risen, the initial aim of serving the freshest fish at a reasonable price in a friendly atmosphere with exceptional service has not changed. M&S is the iconic and successful corporation it is today because of its continuous emphasis on unfettered imagination and a respect for tradition.

It was October of 2019 when we opened our doors in the Albany Park neighborhood, just a few blocks north of the Kedzie Brown Line stop. After years in the service sector, the proprietor has worked as a photographer, chef, waiter, and all-around jack of all trades before opening his own business. Seasonal cocktails, late-night small plates and bar snacks, as well as rotating beer and wine, are served in an intimate and sophisticated space with attentive and friendly guest service. We host DJs and rotating art shows, as well as weekly service industry nights and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) nights. We're the perfect setting for a date night, a relaxed evening with a couple of friends, a business meeting with a few colleagues, or simply a place to say hello to your favorite bartenders while enjoying a food and a beverage with them. If you are interested in renting out the venue for your special event, please contact us at info@bokehchicago.com for pricing and availability information. As a result of the Covid-19 epidemic, we are only serving restricted indoor eating and drinking, as well as takeaway. If you would like to place an order to go, please check our Online Ordering page. When placing a custom order for food or cocktails exceeding $100, please email us with at least 24 hours notice and we will try our best to satisfy your request.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom

Franchesco's Ristorante has been a cornerstone of Rockford's dining scene since the Salamone family opened its doors in 1986, bringing the flavors and traditions of their Sicilian heritage to Illinois. Today, the third generation of Salamones carries on the family's culinary legacy, with patriarch Frank Salamone — well into his nineties — still preparing the original sauces that have drawn guests to Spring Creek Road for decades. The restaurant's private event spaces accommodate gatherings from 20 to over 350 guests, making it a natural fit for rehearsal dinners, corporate events, milestone celebrations, and weddings. Franchesco's coordinates weddings in-house through a dedicated events team and also offers off-site catering for couples who want the restaurant's Italian cuisine at a different venue. Banquet packages include plated multi-course dinners, buffet service, and hors d'oeuvres receptions, alongside full bar service and a dance floor.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

Log Cabin Guest House is a collection of five private, authentic log cabins dating to the early 1800s, situated on the historic Augustus Chetlain estate just two miles from Main Street Galena, Illinois. The cabins have been updated with modern comforts — including whirlpool tubs and wood-burning fireplaces — while preserving their original rustic character. The property accommodates small gatherings and private events, including wedding ceremonies and receptions, in an intimate outdoor-oriented setting. Guests and event groups benefit from pet-friendly policies and proximity to hiking trails and Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests

From bachelorette parties to baby showers to anniversary dinners, we would be happy to host your next event.

• Spaces for 50-330 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Total Spaces

Experiencing an incredible start to your happily ever after will be a memorable experience! Incorporating magnificent picture possibilities and artisan food dishes, as well as authentically made receptions and luxurious lodgings, we look forward to creating a day that is as wonderful as your love for one another. Beautiful venue alternatives include breathtaking terrace vistas overlooking our lush terrain and an exquisite pavilion with a stunning white-draped interior, arched ceilings, and romantic chandeliers, among other things. And, throughout this important event, our expert wedding staff will be on hand to assist you with all of the details, big and little, to ensure that every element of your wedding day is perfect for you. We have just over 7,000 square feet of space in the Red Oak Ballroom, which has a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design, stunning 24 foot high ceilings, and spectacular floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking our verdant golf course. Red Oak also has a separate entrance that leads to a wide, magnificent terrace, which is ideal for receptions and other outdoor events in the warmer months. Linden Ballroom, with its Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design, 14-foot-high ceilings, and wide windows overlooking our verdant golf course, offers a feeling of delicate, elegant elegance to every celebration. The Pavilion, which boasts a magnificent white-draped interior with arched ceilings and five shimmering chandeliers, provides a timeless romantic setting with commanding views of our lush, manicured gardens. During the months of April through October, this permanent tent structure is also equipped with heating and air conditioning.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Mansion

Pleasant Home is considered one of the nation's earliest and most distinguished examples of Prairie School architecture, and it is operated as a living museum by the Pleasant Home Foundation. It is open to the public year-round and offers a year-round schedule of educational programs, community events and festivals, and cultural performances. The mansion, created by famed architect George W. Maher in 1897 for investment banker and philanthropist John W. Farson and his wife Mamie Ashworth Farson, is located on the grounds of the University of Chicago. Pleasant Home's architecture deviated from the usual Queen Anne and colonial revival designs that characterize the majority of the residences in Oak Park. Farson's home is distinguished by its simple massing, its large front porch, the smooth surfaces of Roman bricks and stone, and the employment of ornamental themes to harmonize the interior decorating and furnishings, all of which contribute to its status as a premier Prairie Schoolhouse. Featuring rich bespoke woodwork throughout the property, amazing art glass windows, a giant fireplace, complex woodcarvings, and tile work, the 30-room architectural marvel is a showcase of 19th-century workmanship and talent. Pleasant Home was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and it has been there ever since. It was included on the Illinois Historic Structures Survey the next year, in the same year. Pleasant Home was designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in 1996, and the Village of Oak Park designated it as one of the original Oak Park Landmarks in 1997. Oak Park's vast array of architectural and cultural treasures is the focus of The Pleasant Home Foundation's efforts to restore, preserve, and operate the home as a beloved local civic institution as well as a destination for visitors from around the world who come to enjoy Oak Park's vast array of architectural and cultural treasures.

• Spaces for 30 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Office is an intimate speakeasy located just beneath The Aviary, serving classically themed cocktails and vintage spirits. In The Office, sip on rare, antique spirits or enjoy traditional cocktails created by our professional bartenders. Not in the mood for any of the cocktails on our menu? Choose Dealer's Choice and our bartenders will create a one-of-a-kind drink using your favorite tastes and spirits. Exclusive to The Office, there are also delectable culinary options. It's an opportunity to use all of your senses — sight, smell, sound, temperature, and taste. The Aviary is one such location. This cocktail bar is the idea of chefs Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas. The Aviary is a playground where your expectations of a night out drinking are tested and redefined. The Aviary is known for its innovative cocktail presentations, such as the In-The-Rocks, Vacuum Pot, and The Porthole, but it's also known for its cutting-edge ice program and exquisite food. The Aviary was named to Food & Wine Magazine's list of America's Best New Bars, Esquire's list of Best Bars in America, and the James Beard Foundation's award for Outstanding Bar Program in the United States as a result of these programs. For smaller groups, The Office is ideal. This cozy, private speakeasy, located downstairs from the Aviary, can accommodate groups of up to 30 people. The Office offers a more traditional beverage menu as well as light family-style fare. Please complete the form on our website to request a private event at The Aviary, and we will contact you as soon as possible.

• Spaces for 1 Guests

Gateway Convention Center is a multi-purpose event facility in Collinsville, Illinois, offering approximately 50,000 square feet of flexible space suited for gatherings of 20 to 3,200 guests. Anchoring the Eastport Plaza hospitality district and accessible from five interstates, the center sits about 10 minutes from downtown St. Louis — making it a practical choice for regional events drawing attendees from across the metro area. Originally built in the mid-1980s as part of an Illinois state initiative and expanded three times since — most recently in 2006 — the facility is now operated by the City of Collinsville. It hosts more than 300 events annually, spanning consumer expos, trade shows, corporate meetings, weddings, galas, and black-tie affairs. The center's column-free Main Exhibit Hall provides wide-open space for large-scale productions, while a ballroom and conference wing accommodate banquets, receptions, and breakout sessions. In-house services include catering, audio-visual production, décor, and technology support, with complimentary parking for all guests.

• Spaces for 55-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Are you looking for a fantastic location for your next party or corporate event? Perhaps you'd like to wow your friends and family with an elegant family-style supper in our private dining room. In Nabuki's new private event room, imagine your own quiet space where you may organize a casual buffet or a cocktail party with passing sushi platters. Our event organizer will be pleased to assist you in creating a custom menu for you and your guests from our dining menu. The space can accommodate up to 75 people standing for a cocktail party or up to 55 people seated for a more formal event. This room has its own private entrance and bar, as well as three LED flat screens that are ready for AV presentations. This unique private dining space has been constructed with events in mind and is equipped with its own sound and lighting system to create precisely the right mood for holiday parties, family celebrations, corporate gatherings, lunches, dinners, wine tastings, cocktail receptions, and group activities. Katherine Ingrassia Design designed the restaurant's interior, which features bamboo flooring and sculpted white walls that imitate water. You'll be met by a sophisticated environment and a glimpse of the black granite bar as soon as you walk in. Start there: the drink menu offers a wide range of specialized cocktails, as well as an exceptional wine selection that includes American and New World wines from Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. Reach out today to coordinate your next event at Nabuki!

• Spaces for 80-420 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Event Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Garden Grove Event Center is a full-service wedding and event venue in Carbondale, Illinois, offering three distinct indoor and outdoor spaces that accommodate groups from 80 to 420 guests. The venue is designed to handle celebrations from start to finish, with in-house catering provided exclusively through Into the Fire Catering and on-site bar service included. The Courtyard, the venue's largest space, accommodates up to 420 guests and features an open-air ceremony setting with landscaped greenery, warm brick pathways, and a covered reception area outfitted with an LED dance floor and white chiffon draping. The Garden seats up to 180 guests in a warm indoor reception hall with vaulted ceilings and panoramic windows overlooking a lit pergola and brick courtyard. The Loft offers an intimate setting for smaller gatherings of up to 80 guests, with airy interiors and soft lighting suited to private dinners and milestone celebrations. Every rental includes white padded ceremony chairs, Chiavari reception chairs, table selections, linens, professional event staffing, and access to an in-house décor collection. The Garden and Courtyard also provide bridal suite and groom's room access, as well as LED dance floors — a feature the venue notes is unique among Carbondale-area venues.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Pine Manor Estates is a private estate resort set on 125 acres along the shoreline of a private lake within the Shawnee National Forest near Carbondale, Illinois — roughly two hours from St. Louis and four hours from Chicago. The Gibson family acquired the property in 1998 and developed it into a destination for weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, and group getaways over more than two decades. The estate comprises a collection of individually styled guest houses — including Oak Manor, Wood Road Lodge, Poolside Cottage, Casey Carriage House, and the Sir Laurence Wright Conference Center — each with its own character, available individually or as a full-property buyout accommodating more than 80 guests. The setting draws from Southern Illinois's natural landscape: championship golf, bass fishing, whitetail hunting, the Shawnee Wine Trail, and direct access to National Forest trails are all within reach. All events require advance approval through the property manager, making Pine Manor well suited for groups seeking a private, coordinated experience far from the city.

Enjoy everything that River North has to offer and make plans for a memorable evening with a large party at a restaurant that has private dining rooms or event space for private gatherings. Due to the versatility of the space, the Hubbard Inn is an excellent choice for private or semi-private dining in Chicago, as well as for hosting out-of-town visitors and family members who are in town. Restaurants that provide private dining rooms are an excellent choice for hosting all types of parties and events, including cocktail receptions, brunches, business events, late-night bachelor and bachelorette parties, and engagement parties. The Hubbard Inn offers a variety of menu options, including those for breakfast, supper, late night meals, and delectable drinks, making it easy to arrange events and catering to all of your party's requirements. Fill out the event request form on our website with the specifics of your party if you would like more information or to submit an event request, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

• Spaces for 230 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club
• 1 Venue with Activities

Bartlett Hills Golf Club and Banquets is a public golf course and event venue owned and operated by the Village of Bartlett, Illinois since 1978. Situated on an 18-hole course, the facility has earned recognition as one of the finest golf courses in the Chicago suburbs area, and its banquet operation brings the same care to private events. The main ballroom accommodates up to 230 guests and features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a pond with a lighted fountain, vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and a grand dance floor. An outdoor veranda extends the space for cocktail hours and ceremonies. The venue hosts one event per day, ensuring dedicated attention for weddings, banquets, quinceañeras, celebrations of life, and other private gatherings. Wedding packages include bar service, linens, fresh flower centerpieces, a wedding cake, and a personal day-of coordinator. The surrounding grounds offer lush landscaping suited for outdoor photography.