IF YOU VALUE FAMILY AND FRIENDSHIP AND DON’T BELIEVE IN OBLIGATORY INVITES, A WEDDING EXPERIENCE AT THE HOMESTEAD 1854 IS DESIGNED FOR YOU! Offering the ideal combination of elegance and tradition, the organic beauty of our Midwestern setting serves as an enchanting backdrop for your wedding day. Located less than 60 miles from downtown Chicago in Plano, Illinois, our accommodating team, recognized for their professionalism and creative flair, works beside you to make your intimate wedding an unforgettable experience. It’s our job to make your wedding day stress-free! Whether your wedding calls for grandeur or simple elegance, The Homestead 1854’s wedding packages provide for most of the essential elements of your wedding day, while still offering you the opportunity to select your own Caterer, Photographer, Florist, D.J., Coordinator, and Hair/Make-Up Artists.

Why wait? Your Love should be the focus on your special day. We create a custom experience (Elopements, Micro-weddings and Vow Renewal Ceremonies) for you and your guests (up to 25). Our experiences include officiating, photography, and (upon request) overnight accommodations in our wellness-centered bed and breakfast. LGTBQIA2S+ ally 🏳‍🌈

Nobody likes the standard. What's the point of playing along doing what everybody else does? Our event team believes in the power of listening. Your personal vision plus our creative expertise is how trends are born. Who wants to do something memorable? We're at your service for weddings, receptions, private parties, black-tie galas, and unforgettable celebrations. Whether you're inviting 30-300 guests, Hotel Arista creates inspired weddings and banquets that are sophisticated, contemporary, classic and flexible. Our venues set the perfect stage for life's greatest moments.

​The Lodge at KLM Park is surrounded by 52 acres of beautifully appointed parkland. Built in 1927 and designed by R. Harold Zook, one of the most renowned residential architects in the western suburbs, The Lodge exudes grace and elegance. It is as versatile as it is engaging, welcoming a variety of special events and occasions from weddings to social functions. The first floor of the English-style building is alive with character, providing a spacious living room with a fireplace, a piano, dining room, kitchen, alcove, and access to the beautiful patios and surrounding grounds that may be used for outdoor event space. ​

Discover the rustic elegance of this breathtaking setting for your special day. Say “I do” surrounded by tall pines and panoramic views or exchange vows in front of our magnificent stone fireplace. We offer full-service catering options, a wealth of wedding day enhancements and trolley rental transportation to make your special day a lasting memory. Unsurpassed by beauty, service, and cuisine, Starved Rock Lodge is the picture-perfect venue for your dream day.

Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, ceremony, bridal shower or bachelor(ette) party our dynamic ballrooms and private event spaces provide an upscale yet relaxed space for your special day. We host truly unique events and deliver sophisticated fun through combining our from-scratch Italian-America menu with the classic games of bowling and bocce ball. Let our talented event team work with you on a customized event to suit your personal style and help you bring your dream wedding to life to create a perfect day that you and all your guests will be sure to remember!

The perfect blend of timeless sophistication and modern elegance, Drury Lane Events provides a truly unforgettable experience for our couples and their guests. With over 35,000 square feet of flexible space and venues holding anywhere from 50 to 1,800 guests, weddings of all sizes can be accommodated with ease. Accommodations such as two on-site hotels, a complimentary wedding night suite, our in-house audio visual provider, complimentary valet, seasonal coat check, and more make Drury Lane the perfect fit for your special day.

Experience an unforgettable beginning to your happily ever after. From breathtaking photo opportunities and artisan culinary creations to authentically crafted receptions and luxury accommodations, we look forward to delivering a day as spectacular as your love for each other.

We take pride in being chosen to host our guests’ events and we are dedicated to making your event enjoyable and stress-free. For over 20 years, Kim Panzarella of Magnolias Weddings and Events, has served as an event planner and catering director, helping families and couples create some of their most fond memories. With Magnolias Weddings and Events, you get more than a space to host your event, you get someone who is dedicated to providing exceptional service and flexibility, designed to fit within your budget. We are proud to serve the Barlett area with a quaint and beautiful space for hosting weddings, showers, celebrations of life, and corporate events.

Beautiful 10-acre private wooded property to host all of your events large and small. Rent the house for smaller gatherings and overnight stays. Rent the barn for your larger gatherings or rent both for maximum enjoyment of the property.