Plan your dream wedding at Cantigny!

Cantigny Park & Golf is the perfect setting to create a unique and memorable wedding that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests. Our expansive estate encompasses acres of beautiful gardens, colorful botanicals, and tranquil water features, creating an idyllic background for your most special day. Complementing the allure and beauty of the estate’s magnificent gardens, Cantigny offers three distinctive reception venues: Le Jardin at Cantigny Park and the Red Oak Room and Woodside Pavilion at Cantigny Golf.

Reception Venues:

• Le Jardin Room at Cantigny Park features soaring cathedral ceilings and expansive windows that create the look and feel of an outdoor garden setting. Overlooking Cantigny’s picturesque formal gardens, this romantic, light-filled space offers stunning landscape views by day and illuminated grounds by night. With a spacious dance floor, adjacent patio seating, and room for up to 200 guests, the Le Jardin is a favorite for celebrations of all sizes.

• Red Oak Room at Cantigny Golf: Newly renovated and expanded in 2026, the Red Oak Room serves as the stunning centerpiece of the Cantigny Golf Clubhouse, surrounded by windows that showcase sweeping views of Swan Lake and the golf course. A spacious outdoor deck, hardwood floors, and an adaptable open layout create an elegant, comfortable setting with plenty of room for dining, dancing, and celebration. Accommodating up to 250 – 300 guests, the Red Oak Room offers refined finishes, a private feel, and a beautifully elevated atmosphere for unforgettable receptions.

• Woodside Pavilion at Cantigny Golf: Nestled among catalpa and white oak trees, the Woodside Pavilion offers a luxurious tented setting that captures the romance of an outdoor celebration while providing refined comfort and sophisticated details throughout. Accommodating up to 250 guests, the pavilion features gorgeous chandeliers, drapery and string lighting on the ceiling, premium restrooms, air-conditioning and heating, and a covered patio for cocktails. Available May through October and offering family-style dining, Woodside delivers a memorable, graceful, and inviting celebration surrounded by the natural beauty of Cantigny Golf.

Ceremony Venues at Cantigny Park:

• East Lawn: With manicured hedges, seasonal blooming flowers and elegant terraces overlooking the reflecting pool, the East Lawn is certainly a breathtaking site for your nuptials. Maximum seating – 300
  
  
• Rose Garden: A secret garden ensconced within sculpted hedges, the Rose Garden is a private oasis certain to be remembered for its elegance and esteem. Maximum seating – 224
  
  
  
• Rock Garden: Nestled among towering trees and Cantigny’s unique Rock Garden, this site offers privacy, elegance and inspired natural charm. Maximum seating – 300
  
  
  
• Prairie View: Offering a stunning vista over the prairie to the lush forest, Prairie View is a ceremony site elegantly engaged with the natural beauty of Cantigny. Maximum seating - 250

Reception Packages:

Cantigny offers three thoughtfully designed reception packages to suit a range of wedding sizes and styles, starting at $98 per guest. Each package includes a 4.5-hour bar, cocktail hour, entrée selections, and a curated array of additional amenities to make your celebration seamless and unforgettable. Our wedding specialists work with couples to customize the details and ensure every element of the day reflects your vision.

A Historic Setting with Modern Amenities

Once the estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, Cantigny opened to the public in 1958 and remains one of Chicagoland’s most beloved cultural destinations. Today, the estate features beautiful gardens, museums, trails, and a championship golf course—all offering unparalleled scenery for weddings and photography.