Cafe La Cave is an elegant wedding venue located in Des Plaines, Illinois. The distinguished event location has been in operation since 1969 and continues to operate as a premier destination for engaged couples. The lavishly designed ballroom-style venue invites couples to come and enjoy the best day of their lives in luxurious style.

Facilities and Capacity

Cafe La Cave has two gala-inspired ballrooms that couples can turn into a wedding wonderland for a big occasion. The Grand Ballroom is the focal point of this establishment and provides enough space for up to 320 guests including a dance floor. The room features a refined atmosphere with crystal chandeliers, cascading drapery, and patterned carpeting. The Baby Grand Ballroom is a slightly smaller space that can host up to 130 guests with a dance floor. This intimate area is an ideal location to host a special indoor ceremony. The outside terrace is a great space for guests to mingle and catch their breath as the excitement of the grand occasion unfolds. A luxurious get-ready room featuring soft couches, dressing tables, and floor-to-ceiling mirrors is available to the wedding entourage to prepare in comfort.

Services Offered

Couples seeking the finely detailed experience on their wedding day are in luck with the venue's experienced in-house event planning team. They aim to work closely with couples and to bring their elaborate ideas to life. The events team will take charge of all setup and cleanup duties so that couples can truly focus on enjoying the momentous occasion. A range of event items are available for rental such as lighting and sound equipment, chairs, tables, and covers.

Cuisine

Cafe La Cave employs a fabulous in-house catering team that will aim to leave your guests satisfied. They can also provide a host of delicious dishes for your vegetarian guests. They serve a range of continental-style delicacies and all entrees are accompanied by a selection of potatoes and vegetables. Some of the dishes that can be expected include:

• Pan-roasted veal chops with Madeira wine sauce
• Center cut Colorado lamb chops
• Dover sole en croute with saffron sauce
• Spinach and feta en croute