The Best Beach & Waterfront Wedding Venues in DeKalb, IL

The Best Beach & Waterfront Wedding Venues in DeKalb, IL

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13 Wedding Venues in DeKalb, IL

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Parkway Banquets 

4.7

  • Up to 400 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Parkway Banquets has TWO amazing locations located just 2.8 miles apart! 1)PARKWAY BY THE LAKE - Ingleside, IL (capacity for 200), & 2)PARKWAY BANQUETS SALON - Round Lake, IL (capacity for 400). We're truly unique! Our Ingleside venue is waterside! Nestled on the shores of Long Lake, we're right next to the beautiful Lake County Forest Preserve. This is one of the most incredible settings you will ever find. The canopied, outdoor ceremony area is surrounded by nature! Our Round Lake venue boasts opulence & class with crystal chandeliers suspended from 12' ceilings, and dramatic ceiling drapery. Our AH-MAZING, all-inclusive wedding packages are inexpensive & straight forward, making planning stress-free. We work with you to customize a package that focuses on what's most important to YOU. What's the most common comment from Parkway's guests? "This is the BEST wedding I've ever been to!" Find out why Parkway Banquets is Lake County's BEST KEPT SECRET! We can't wait to tell you more!

Busy brides turn to Parkway Banquets for peace of mind that every detail will be covered! Planning is so easy with packages that include all food, drinks, linens, decorations PLUS wedding cake, DJ and photographer. The staff is wonderful to work with and the management really and truly care about their clients - I know because I've witnessed it time and time again. My clients rave about this venue and it's one of my favorites to work with. Put Parkway at the top of your list!
Love & Light Florist, 8 months ago
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Eden Events 

5.0

St Charles, IL
  • Up to 150 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,000

Your dream wedding starts here at Eden Wedding & Events in St. Charles, Illinois. Our beautiful riverside venue is designed to make your special day as memorable and magical as you've always envisioned. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our versatile event space perfectly combines rustic charm with modern elegance.

Eden events far surpassed my expectations. The venue was beautiful. Food and drinks were fantastic. Claudia and Omar were phenomenal people to work with. Made everything on the day of and leading up to the wedding so easy and stress free. Would recommend this venue for any kind of gathering you are looking to have.
Corey U., 4 months ago
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Riverside Receptions 

5.0

Geneva, IL
  • Up to 260 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $6,000

Our historic building and gorgeous view combined, create a peaceful and tranquil place for any event that you may consider having. The quaintness of our décor is warm and welcoming; everyone who sees it is thrilled with its comfortable yet rustic feel. Natural stone and brick, and the floor to ceiling windows capture all that mother nature has to offer. Riverside Receptions makes the perfect backdrop for your own unique style to shine through. We are very fortune that we are just steps away from our sister property, The Herrington Inn and Spa. With gorgeous sleeping rooms, fine dining restaurant, beautiful lobby bar, luxurious spa and riverfront courtyard, it makes the perfect place to settle in at the end of the day. Our staff is professional, friendly, experienced and highly rated.

We had our reception on the first floor and it was so perfect for us. It was so nice that there were multiple rooms to step away from the dance floor and have a private conversation or out on the balcony and view the river and cool off. The food is the best banquet hall food I’ve ever had. Everyone was so nice and friendly. Highly recommend.
Jessica R., 5 months ago
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Paramount's Meyer Ballroom 

5.0

Aurora, IL
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Offer

The impressive, newly renovated Meyer Ballroom in the North Island Center is next to the Hollywood Casino. The jaw-dropping space includes floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views of the historic Paramount Theatre and beautiful Fox River. We are the place to say "I Do"! Complimentary Bar Upgrade: if reception is booked within 30 days after site visit. With flexible space holding anywhere from 25 to 270, weddings of all sizes can be accommodated with ease. WHY CHOOSE US: We are more than just a beautiful venue, we are a caring team passionate about making your wedding day amazing! Our day-of coordinators take care of even the little things, and their professionalism and superb communication will make your day effortless. We are inclusive of and love all couples!

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Let me start with this, one of my friend’s is a retired wedding/event coordinator and she said she’s never seen a team as good as the MBR team in her 20 years. The atrium is a beautiful ceremony location, the ballroom is classy and perfect for a wedding bash, their vendors are excellent, and they are just a well oiled machine. They take great notes throughout the process and check in with you, their software platform makes it easy and I just can’t say enough good things about the day of. I had someone constantly checking in to see if I needed something to drink or food, etc. We went down the street for pics and a coordinator came with us and made sure we had water when we got back. 100/10 rating. Also, so many photo opps near the venue.
Anna R., 5 months ago
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Prairie Street Brewing Company 

5.0

Rockford, IL
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Our venue offers a unique blend of indoor and outdoor spaces with a captivating 19th-century industrial charm. It serves as a remarkable backdrop for your event, leaving a lasting impression. From intimate microweddings to large-scale gatherings, we have the flexibility to accommodate celebrations of all sizes. Rest assured, our spaces are designed to provide a seamless and memorable experience for you and your loved ones. Our highly-acclaimed kitchen is dedicated to preparing extraordinary meals from our catering menu, offering customizable options to suit every taste and need. To complement your menu, we offer a curated wine list, full bar, and award‑winning beer brewed on site. Every wedding at Prairie Street is overseen by an Events Specialist who will work closely with you to bring your dream celebration to life. You’ll have a Day‑Of Wedding Coordinator to ensure that every element comes together exactly as you envisioned it - flawlessly and with unforgettable memories.

Our wedding at Prairie Street Brewing Co. was an absolute dream! The ceremony by the river was breathtaking, and the reception in the Barrel Room was just perfect. Our guests are still talking about how delicious the food was! The staff was incredible—so helpful and organized, and our day-of coordinator made everything so stress-free and easy for us. We couldn’t have imagined a more beautiful, relaxed, and fun day!
Katie, a month ago
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The Westin Chicago Northwest 

5.0

Itasca, IL
  • Up to 550 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

The Westin Chicago Northwest is THE wedding venue in Chicagoland. This 14-story hotel features a modern, atrium-style design and is nestled amidst picturesque grounds that include a fountain lake and scenic willow trees. Inside, our couples can host a refined reception in any one of spacious ballrooms or climate controlled Lakeside Pavilion. You can exchange vows under a willow tree with seating overlooking the lakes and fountains, have cocktail hour on the terrace or the stunning space characterized by marble floors and high ceilings that create an abundance of natural light. The Billowy Lakeside Pavilion is draped ceiling voile, Georgian-style window paneling. Inside the hotel, the Abricot, Gallery, and Grand Ballrooms boast luxury interiors and a mix of vintage and contemporary chandeliers. We host approx 80-120 weddings per year and for over 40 years, the experienced staff has curated luxury events for their our guests and look forward to making your dream day a reality!

We cannot say enough good things about our experience at The Westin Chicago Northwest! From the very beginning, we worked closely with Lori, who helped us plan the most perfect day from start to finish. Her attention to detail and support throughout the entire process made everything so easy and enjoyable. Our reception was held in their stunning lakeside pavilion, and it was everything we could have dreamed of. The venue itself was beautiful, offering the perfect atmosphere for our celebration. One of the best parts was how convenient it was for our guests, with the pavilion being connected to the hotel—it made the whole event so seamless for everyone. To top it all off, The Westin gave us a wonderful surprise gift the night of our wedding, which made us feel even more special and appreciated. It was such a thoughtful touch that added to the overall magic of the day. Overall, The Westin Chicago Northwest was the ideal wedding venue for us, and we are so grateful for Lori and the team for helping us make our day absolutely unforgettable!
Morgan B., a month ago
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Pinstripes Oak Brook 

5.0

Oak Brook, IL
  • Up to 1000 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

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!

We wanted a more casual wedding and pinstripes was perfect for that. The weather was perfect so we were able to have our ceremony outside on the patio and that area was perfect for the pictures! We had bowling during cocktail hour which our guests loved. The food was incredible and they did a great job managing our cake, decor, and everything we dropped off. The whole staff was so easy to work with and all of the meetings went so smooth.
Sonya S., 5 months ago
The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa 

5.0

Fontana, WI
  • Up to 400 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000

Imagine... The sparkling waters of Lake Geneva provide the backdrop as you walk down the aisle to meet your new partner in life. After you say “I do,” you celebrate with your friends and family in a beautiful room set the way you always imagined. A delicious dinner toasts from the wedding party, and you dance the night away without a care in the world. Your dream wedding can come true at The Abbey Resort. From the moment you meet one of our Wedding Professionals to the morning you leave as a married couple, we aim to make every moment of planning and execution flawless. Whether a small, intimate ceremony in one of our gazebos or a lavish reception celebration in our ballroom, we want your day to be uniquely you, stress-free, and absolutely perfect. Expect nothing short of grandeur for your beautiful lakeside wedding on Lake Geneva.

Starting from the first call we had with Amelia (Sales Manager in charge of their room blocks) last November while Jonathan (Wedding-Catering Sales Manager) was out of the office, we knew The Abbey was going to be an amazing venue to work with. Her vibrant personality could be felt over the phone, and made me feel like we’d known her for years. This rang true through every single phone call and email we had during our wedding planning, all the way through being onsite for our wedding week. Amelia is friendly, approachable, a great listener, accommodating, timely, and hospitable to name just a few. We genuinely felt like she cared about the success of our wedding, and the experience that our guests were going to have. She went as far as working with the reservations team to ensure we got a suite that was previously reserved when it opened up, customizing our wedding block to fit our guests’ needs, helping ensure guest welcome bags were distributed, and welcoming us for our stay with a gift basket note. We truly believe we would have ended up having our wedding elsewhere if I hadn’t tracked her down last November. Similar to Amelia - from the first time we connected with Jonathan to start planning our wedding, we knew we had something unique in our venue team, and felt confident we’d be in great hands throughout the process. Jonathan always responded to our frequent emails in an extremely timely manner – often right away even when we told him to wait until business hours – and it often felt like he was one step ahead of us. He was extremely helpful with providing his industry expertise, guiding our decision making based on previous experience with weddings / large events, and felt confident that he ultimately had our best interests in mind. He helped us incorporate unique components / details to our wedding that our guests are still talking about, and gave us the sweetest welcome package in our suite! (And recommended we book a great secluded suite!) Jonathan somehow was able to accommodate all of our requests in some way or another, and always made us feel like he was so personally invested. We never could have imagined working with someone so responsive, flexible, detail-oriented, and somehow as passionate about our wedding as we were. His organizational and coordination skills shined exceptionally throughout the last 10 months – even the day after the wedding he was helping us move things out of the ballroom and transferring flowers to brunch. He was truly there every step of the way. We have not been able to stop raving about both Jonathan and Amelia to anyone who asks, and can confidently say we don’t have any negative feedback to share about our experience. Our guests have been the same way and have all been positively commenting on their whole experience. Any challenges that came up throughout our process were always met with solutions, a clear path forward, and their team going above and beyond. Jonathan and Amelia were even there to see us out the Monday after our wedding as we departed, and made not only us but also our parents feel like family. Truly everyone from check-in, Greg at valet, and restaurant spa staff, to the catering events teams and management being open to our ever changing requests ( and keeping up with our large group size) – everyone was so accommodating to work with. We cannot say more positive things about the staff, venue, and our experience!
Meagan B., a year ago
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Nippersink on the Lake 

5.0

Genoa City, WI
  • Up to 350 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Hidden deep in the farmlands of Genoa City, Wisconsin, Nippersink features incredible views everywhere you look. From the outdoor gazebo overlooking our private Lake Tombeau to our spacious banquet hall with full room length windows sharing our picturesque landscape. Here at Nippersink on the Lake, you will receive nothing but exceptional service and attention to detail from the first meeting to the very last dance of the night! Nippersink on the Lake can host up to 350 wedding guests with scenic full room views of our private Lake Tombeau. The venue also provides a bridal suite on site for the bride and bridal party to relax and enjoy during the day. Engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies and receptions are all ideal on the Nippersink om the Lake.

Genuine people with a beautiful space inside and out to use that checks all the boxes. They are easy to work with and responsive throughout the planning process. Staff go above and beyond to make your big day perfect. The bridal getting ready room is beautiful and has everything you’d need. Having the onsite hotel was perfect and convenient for us and our guests. They added a grooms room to the hotel that was perfect for them as well. Also best wedding food we’ve ever had- our guests asked if they owned a restaurant because they want to eat their food again! We recommend this venue to anyone we have conversations with and plan to rent this space again for anniversaries to revisit and have a great time there again!
Dakota D., 25 days ago
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The Riviera Ballroom 

5.0

Lake Geneva, WI
  • Up to 280 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Offer

Located on the beautiful shores of Geneva Lake, this historic venue in the heart of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin offers a unique experience blending elegance and one-of-a-kind lake views with nostalgic prestige and tradition. This lakefront gem is surrounded by water on three sides and features over 20-foot-high ceilings, large windows overlooking the beautiful Riviera Beach, and a veranda set above the distinctive Lake Geneva Cruise Line docks. Create a truly customized wedding that reflects you as a couple with the caterer and vendors of your choice from our carefully selected Preferred Vendor List. Allow our Director of Events to walk you through the Riviera planning process and be available to answer questions and provide guidance along the way. If looking for the true Lake Geneva wedding experience, look no further as The Riviera Ballroom delivers lakeside charm, simple elegance and the finest talent at the most desirable location in the Lake Geneva region.

The Riviera Ballroom is such a beautiful venue to get married. Right in the heart of Lake Geneva, the space is beautiful, historic and captures the views of Lake Geneva so well. There is truly nothing like it. Excellent photo opportunities everywhere you look. In addition to that, the staff that run the venue are hands down quality individuals. From their welcoming personalities to their attention to detail, they deliver exceptional customer service all the way through.
Jaffe, 3 years ago

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About wedding venues in DeKalb, IL

How much do wedding venues typically cost in DeKalb, IL?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. DeKalb, IL offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $125 and average $500. All-inclusive packages start at $350 and average $2,500.

What types of venues can I find in DeKalb, IL?

DeKalb offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Barn and ranch and Hotel and resort.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in DeKalb, IL?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Grand River Hall, The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms and Chestnut Mountain Resort. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in DeKalb, IL?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (55% in DeKalb do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (36% in DeKalb do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in DeKalb, IL accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in DeKalb, IL can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 460. The average venue in DeKalb can seat 120 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in DeKalb, IL offer?

The venues in DeKalb, IL are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Dressing room / Bridal Suite, Clean up and Wi-Fi. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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