The Best Historic Estate & Mansion Wedding Venues in Island Lake, IL

The Best Historic Estate & Mansion Wedding Venues in Island Lake, IL

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Palmer House Hilton Hotel 
Chicago, IL
  • Up to 1000 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor

Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel is honored to have hosted over 9,000 weddings, especially as the hotel celebrates 150 years as North America’s most distinguished hotel in 2021. Our wedding team creates matrimonial experiences that engage, delight, and—above all—reflect the distinctive style and personality of each couple with the added confidence and reassurance of EventReady with CleanStay. With a full range of Chicago ornate, French-inspired wedding venue options, a dedicated catering professional, a specially-designed wedding package, and beautifully designed menu presentations, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy the day destined to be uniquely yours.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Multiple event spaces
  • Designed for grand celebrations

Venue considerations

  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Does not allow pets
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Ballroom 
Chicago, IL
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor

Ascending the grand staircase of the SAIC Ballroom, your guests are transported to another era. Like a scene out of Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the gilded jazz age of the Roaring 20s, your special event will radiate classic elegance. Formerly the Illinois Athletic Club, this room has been restored to reflect the look and feel of its 1927 splendor. Winner of numerous awards for architectural excellence, the Ballroom boasts 26-foot ceilings, marbleized columns, and a terrazzo dance floor. Complemented by permanent bars on the main floor and balcony, a performance stage, theatrical lighting, and a customized sound system, the Ballroom is the perfect venue for any event.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Full catering menu to choose from
  • Space for a large guest list
  • Classic seating dinner

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No dedicated areas for getting ready
  • On-site parking not available
Mae District Event Venue 
Chicago, IL
  • Up to 400 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Mae District is a time traveler. Imprinted in the steel beams and brick walls is a storied past echoing tales of Chicago. Composed of secrets of many kinds, doors open to reveal festive events, charming spaces and tree-lined terraces. A cultural landmark, the legacy of this venue speaks to events filled with pleasure and leisure, fleeting moments and pure bliss — a historical tale just waiting for new beginnings to be written.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Full catering menu to choose from
  • Designed for grand celebrations
  • Flexible event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Limited cleanup and setup services
  • No built-in audiovisual options
  • Not wheelchair accessible
RealBeautifulYOU 
Rockford, IL
  • Up to 60 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $750

A three-story Victorian Mansion built in 1915 and once the home to Emerson Keith, founder of Keith Country Day School. The two available stories include two large studio spaces, galley kitchen, sun porch, and professional office, with options to add on massage suite, esthetics suite, and hair salon. The building's integrity has remained intact, simply allowing for updated paint and decoration. An incredibly versatile space for intimate events, bridal suite, showers, rehearsal dinners, photography, media stages, video, and meetings.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Handles all cleanup logistics
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Has a warm and cozy vibe

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No venue-provided food services
  • No built-in audiovisual options
Orland Chateau 
Orland Park, IL
  • Up to 500 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

Your wedding is a special day that will be cherished forever. Orland Chateau is honored to play a part in bringing your wedding day to life with our all-inclusive services to help you plan and prepare for an unforgettable event. From our private bridal suites to personalized catering fresh from our kitchen, Orland Chateau strives to deliver an experience where the only hitch you can expect is when your can finally say, "I do!"

Why you'll love this venue

  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Has an energetic and exciting atmosphere
  • Has a dance floor for celebration

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Does not allow pets
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
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Dresden Castle 
Cudahy, WI
  • Up to 350 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,501

The Dresden Castle on Underwood will offer the perfect amenities for a cocktail reception, business meetings, or wedding reception and ceremony. As your guests enter the grand hall, they will be greeted with the beauty of traditional elegance. This private event space can host up to 350 guest. Located on one of the first avenues of Cudahy, Twelve Minutes from the Milwaukee Airport, Fifteen Minutes to Downtown Milwaukee, and 2 blocks from Lake Michigan.Dresden castle is named for the City of Dresden as the capital city in the German state of Saxony, and well as its regal.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Flexible event spaces
  • Classic, vintage atmosphere
  • Provides setup and cleanup

Venue considerations

  • Requires outside catering services
  • Does not allow pets
  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists

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About wedding venues in Island Lake, IL

How much do wedding venues typically cost in Island Lake, IL?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. Island Lake, IL offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $2,000 and average $10,900. All-inclusive packages start at $3,000 and average $10,000.

What types of venues can I find in Island Lake, IL?

Island Lake offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Country club and Park and garden.

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

Some of the most popular venues in this area include The Gardens Of Woodstock, The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy and The District. 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 Island Lake, 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 (50% in Island Lake do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (39% in Island Lake 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 Island Lake, IL accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in Island Lake, IL can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 1200. The average venue in Island Lake can seat 100 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in Island Lake, IL offer?

The venues in Island Lake, IL are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Wheelchair accessible, Wi-Fi and Dance floor. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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