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Price range: $3,400 - $4,450 Price range: $3,400 - $4,450
Couples usually spend $3,900 Couples usually spend $3,900
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$750 starting price
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$750 starting price

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About

On WeddingWire since 2010

Wilder Mansion is a historic wedding venue located in Elmhurst, Illinois, just 30 minutes outside of Chicago. Built in 1868, this mansion has been hosting special celebrations since December 2008. Featuring over 9,000 square feet of elegant event space, the building offers a spacious, romantic setting for any occasion. The venue’s personable team welcomes couples to become part of their history by celebrating their milestone moments here.

Facilities and Capacity

When celebrating your big day at Wilder Mansion, you can celebrate with up to 250 loved ones. You have the option of renting out the entire mansion for a completely private event or you are invited to select specific rooms for your wedding. The property consists of four ballrooms to choose from. On the building’s first floor is the Wilder Room and Wadhams Room. Connecting these two event spaces is the White Birch Lounge which is ideal for cocktail hours. On the second level, you will find the King room, the Elm room, and the Prairie room. Upstairs there is also a get-ready room which can be used for pre-celebration preparations.

Services Offered

This full-service venue offers a variety of thoughtful services and amenities. For assistance with your celebration’s highlights and details, the experienced team can help with event planning. On the big day, they will be there to set up your chosen event space. Tables and chairs of various shapes and sizes will be provided for all occasions. For all of your entertainment needs, the building is complete with audio and visual equipment. To simplify your planning process, the venue’s team has curated a list of preferred vendors including catering services.

Other Facilities

In addition to the main building, Wilder Mansion also offers Wilder Park Formal Garden for intimate ceremonies of up to 130 guests. It’s surrounded by beautiful flowers, an herb garden, and a stone walkway. There’s also the Victorian-era-inspired Diana Nicholas Gardens perfect for an outdoor cocktail hour. It features granite paths, rose and boxwood gardens, and evergreen and magnolia trees.

History

This restored mansion, previously titled White Birch, was originally a home for Seth Wadhams and built in 1868. Through the years it was tended to by some of Elmhurst's most prominent families, including the King and Wilder families. In 1921 it was acquired by the Park District.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$750

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December
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5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
123 Reviews
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    5 out of 5 rating
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  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
94% Recommended by couples
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Wilder Mansion is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings and other events. The venue is described as beautiful, historical, and cozy with well-kept grounds and ornate details. The staff, including Meagan, Peg, and Heather, are praised for their exceptional service, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Reviewers appreciate the affordable prices, the ability to have the ceremony and reception in one place, and the flexibility and accommodations provided, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, Wilder Mansion is highly regarded as a stunning and perfect wedding venue.

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Wilder Mansion is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings and other events. The venue is described as beautiful, historical, and cozy with well-kept grounds and ornate details. The staff, including Meagan, Peg, and Heather, are praised for their exceptional service, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Reviewers appreciate the affordable prices, the ability to have the ceremony and reception in one place, and the flexibility and accommodations provided, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, Wilder Mansion is highly regarded as a stunning and perfect wedding venue.

Katie
Katie R. Sent on 11/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wildly Wonderful

The staff at Wilder are some of the nicest people in the business. Even though I changed my mind a lot and needed help figuring out details with my other vendors, they were there. The day of the wedding, the staff helped orchestrate everything flawlessly and provided me with great kindness before I walked down the aisle. I highly recommend booking Wilder for your wedding!!
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Ada Sent on 10/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

my daughter's 10/6/23 Wilder wedding

I'm the bride's mom. The bride chose this wedding site. The venue & gardens are beautiful. Meagan Dovidio & Peg Koch & the rest of the staff/crew were amazing. They were receptive to ideas ( the bride wanted to include her dog in ceremony) as well as made other wonderful suggestions. They were patient answering tons of questions. They were courteous and always helped with a big smile. They even offered to help set up decor on tables & mantles) according to our instructions. They also helped us take down & pack up decorations, even offering us to leave/store stuff there for pick-up another day. They were also a good resource for officiants, musicians, DJs, florists, caterers & bakeries. We ended up using vendors familiar with the mansion such as MyChef Catering & Blossoms & Branches Florist. We were happy with all of them. Wilder staff were extraordinary at the last minute when we had to change the ceremony to indoors due to rain & wind. We're in awe of their skills and quick action. We were very satisfied with how everything turned out. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!
Dakota
Dakota W. Sent on 10/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderfully personal, beautiful and intimate venue

Amanda and the rest of the events team helped make our wedding so perfect. The grounds are immaculately kept, with tightly pruned flowers trees and bushes lining every conceivable pathway on the property.
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Real Weddings

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Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
DJUj Mobile Music Lights & Entertainment DJUj Mobile Music Lights & Entertainment Wedding DJs

Amazing Venue!!! Run by a second to none staff!!

Fred Fox Studios Fred Fox Studios Wedding Photographers

We absolutely love working here. It is beautiful and the staff is always great to work with. We can't say enough good things about this place.

Manna Music Manna Music Wedding DJs

This is a great place to hold an event! Your guests will always remember a beautiful setting, It's one of a kind!

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Wilder Mansion frequently asked questions

Wilder Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Wilder Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Mansion
Wilder Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Wilder Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Wilder Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
Wilder Mansion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Wilder Mansion is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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