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Cheney Mansion
Cheney Mansion
Iconic stairwell
Iconic stairwell
Outdoor ceremony
Outdoor ceremony
Bridal suite
Bridal suite
Outdoor ceremony
Outdoor ceremony
Groom
Groom
Greenhouse photos
Greenhouse photos
Custom layouts
Custom layouts
Dancing in the foyer
Dancing in the foyer
Reception
Reception

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Indoor and outdoor space

What is the story behind Cheney Mansion?

Cheney Mansion provides a wedding venue for couples in the Chicago area. Located in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District, the mansion provides a garden setting for weddings and events.

Facilities and Capacity
The mansion offers reception rooms, a kitchen, and 2.2 acres of landscaping. The grounds feature a greenhouse, woodland walk, and waterfall that takes your wedding in the city to a lush garden setting. The various spaces can accommodate up to 175 guests for a memorable evening.

Services Offered
The wedding planners at Cheney Mansion are willing to work with couples to arrange the best setup for your day. The team will arrange your vendors, provide you with accommodations, and coordinate your wedding day timeline. A bridal suite, chairs, and tables are also available for your use. An outdoor tent is included from late spring to early fall.

For those looking for an intimate wedding for up to 50, our Petite Wedding package, available Sunday through Thursday, includes the venue, service staff, catering, and more for a flat fee of $7,000.

History
Designed by Charles E. White, an architect who worked under Frank Lloyd Wright, Cheney Mansion was built in 1913. Many of the building's traits are inspired by Wright’s work. Since construction, it has been passed down through family members and today hosts weddings on the beautiful grounds.

What You'll Love About Cheney Mansion

This venue has an option for both grand events and intimate settings with your closest. Couples have highlighted the charm of the venue along with the timeless feel, and this will provide the perfect backdrop for all your wedding photos.

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What are Cheney Mansion's site fees and venue policies?

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?

$2,900

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

$2,900

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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Planner

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

What are real couples saying about their experience at Cheney Mansion in reviews?

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Rachel
Rachel Sent on 06/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The PERFECT Wedding Venue!

The Cheney Mansion was beyond our expectations. This venue has such a perfect combination of manicured gardens and vintage charm that was the perfect match for our wedding vibe! Our guests loved exploring the many rooms of the house and spending the night dancing under the patio fairy lights was magical! The way you can use the house is so customizable which made our big day so special and so us. The staff of the house were so communicative and I could really tell they cared about us and about making our day special. Absolutely recommend having your wedding or other special event at this venue!
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Sarah Sent on 03/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Timeless & Classy

As a native Oak Parker, I grew up going to the Cheney Mansion for family photos and daddy-daughter dances. While my husband and I were unable to have our wedding at the Mansion because of our larger wedding size, we were able to take STUNNING photos at Cheney before our wedding ceremony in Oak Park. The Cheney Mansion staff was so easy to work with in getting a photo permit for the day, and allowed us to use so many of the rooms and outside grounds for photos. The photos were beautiful, and we are so happy to have had this historic piece of Oak Park be a part of our big day! For anyone looking for a unique, classic place for wedding photos, Cheney is an excellent and easy choice!
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Janet Sent on 10/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great team to work with

Tricia and Susan are great to work with and will make the vision of your event come true.
Bailey
Bailey Sent on 10/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best place for our wedding!

We were looking for a vintage style venue with rooms to get ready and an outside location for our ceremony. This venue did not disappoint. Tricia was amazing to work with and answered all of our questions and made sure all of our requests were granted! It was a perfect day and Cheney Mansion made it even better!
Diamond
Diamond Sent on 08/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Just Beautiful

There are no words to say how beautiful Cheney Mansion, who worked with Premier Catering on how beautiful they styled and designed at my wedding table decor and food menu. The food was even beautiful. The venue stood out from others and were so different, from having a outside wedding, using the greenhouse and then enjoying the historical history behind the home. They made sure they were on time and got everything done without bothering me; the bride. When I walked into the venue, I was shocked, surprised and happy to see what was created. Thank you so much for making my night wonderful.
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Raeann Sent on 01/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect mansion

Cheney Mansion was the perfect venue for us. After scouring through places, prices, and availability online it was among the top of my list. We did a walk through and had a soft hold on a date for a couple of weeks. With the overwhelming amount of wedding planning, I managed to not follow up by the deadline. However, it was still held and they were very flexible when I contacted them. Over the next several months they were contacted with a handful of questions every few months and always responded. We did a walkthrough the week prior to the wedding with the caterer. I was a little worried the day of about all of the moving pieces with the decorations I was bringing, the florist, the DJ, the caterer, and so forth but Susan and the staff at Cheney Mansion did an amazing job. They were real professionals who magically had everything set and knew everything that needed to be done. Everything went perfectly. The staff was so nice and helpful. The venue is gorgeous. We lucked out and it ended up being a sunny day in mid October so we were able to take advantage of the patio for cocktail hour and of the greenhouse for the ceremony. The venue grounds and inside allowed for beautiful pictures. We found it to be a unique, special, and well suited venue for what we wanted that luckily came with flexible and helpful staff!
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Suzannah
Suzannah Sent on 08/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful venue inside and out

We chose the Cheney Mansion for several reasons- but one of the biggest reasons was the ability to have a beautiful day inside or outside, regardless of the weather. And boy were we glad we did when we woke up on our wedding day to a forecast of thunderstorms.

While the change in weather led to a few changes in our plan- the night was able to go off beautifully. And when the skies cleared and we wanted to move the rest of the party out to the patio, the Cheney Mansion staff handled that flawlessly as well. They were incredibly flexible down to the minute and we got the MOST compliments on our beautiful venue. Every room is stunning, and it makes everyone feel their fanciest.

We worked with Susan Crane, and could not have asked for a better experience.
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Krista Sent on 08/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony and reception of around 70 guests at Cheney Mansion. The mansion is absolutely gorgeous, as are the grounds where we had the ceremony. Kakie was our coordinator throughout the process, and was always very patient with answering my million questions. Both Kakie and the manager Susan were present at our final walk through, rehearsal, and day of ceremony. They were great in making sure everyone was queued up for the ceremony and that the evening went smoothly. They've also changed some of the previous rules mentioned in the earlier reviews to be a bit looser. We have no complaints about our wedding, Cheney was perfect, the staff was excellent, and the pictures are so romantic.
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Jessica Sent on 08/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
One week before our wedding day, the venue my fiance & I had picked out, fell through. I called Cheney Mansion last minute and was blown away by Kaki's eagerness to help us figure something out. We were able to have our ceremony AND reception here and it was SO much better than I could have ever hoped for! Cheney Mansion is GORGEOUS, laid back, unique, historic, great for pictures, and all around a stellar place to host an event. If you are considering using Cheney Mansion, GO FOR IT. It is definitely worth it.
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Holly Sent on 09/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely beautiful site for an outdoor wedding ceremony! We could not have been happier with your choice. Poppy (Coordinator) was so wonderful and responsive to all of our needs! If I could do it all over again, I would not change a thing!!!!!
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What awards has Cheney Mansion won?

19

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Do wedding professionals recommend Cheney Mansion? Which ones?

2 Endorsements
At Your Request Entertainment At Your Request Entertainment Wedding DJs

I can't say enough amazing things about The Cheney Mansion. Not only is the venue beautiful inside and out the staff at The Cheney Mansion are hands down one of the best staff I've had the pleasure of working with. Highly recommended. -James James Craig At Your Request Entertainment

The Still Life Photography The Still Life Photography Wedding Photographers

Best location in Oak Park, IL by FAR! This is my go-too venue for engagements and weddings.

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Cheney Mansion frequently asked questions

Cheney Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Tables
Cheney Mansion includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Cheney Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Cheney Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Cheney Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Cheney Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Planner
Cheney Mansion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Tents
Cheney Mansion is recommended by 89% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.5 in value, 4.4 in average response time, 4.4 in professionalism and 4.2 in flexibility.
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