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Chicago Gaelic Park

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Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

Chicago Gaelic Park is a wedding venue located in Oak Forest, Illinois. This community center was founded in order to preserve and promote Irish culture through education and cultural outreach. The facility hosts a wide variety of events rich in Irish heritage, including Irish dance festivals, parades, and hurling and Gaelic football sporting matches. For your special day, the estate has two ballrooms, two outdoor ceremony locations, and the warm and inviting Carraig Irish pub. These areas are spacious and elegant and will create an unforgettable atmosphere for your celebration of love.

Facilities and Capacity
The largest of Chicago Gaelic Park’s wedding venues is the Emerald Room. This ballroom features two oak bars with hand-carved mirrors, a large hardwood dance floor, an elevated stage, and state-of-the-art audio visual equipment. A private get-ready suite is attached and a minimum of 225 guests is required for Saturday night bookings. For smaller events, the Tara Room also comes with two oak bars, antique mirrors, a large hardwood dance floor, a private suite, and a stage. This banquet hall requires a minimum of 175 on Saturdays and opens up to the Patio, where you can host your ceremony and cocktail hour. This Patio is flush with seasonal wildflowers and has a wooden pergola, under which you can say your vows, and a serene water fountain. Ceremonies of up to 50 people can be held in the Volunteer Garden, where a brick courtyard and manicured grounds make for a beautiful backdrop.

Services Offered
The coordination team at Chicago Gaelic Park has more than 25 years of combined experience and is committed to helping you plan your dream wedding. These specialists will assist with everything from selecting linens and décor to arranging seating charts and dinner menus. Catering is provided in-house and includes a large selection of gourmet plated dinners, family style spreads, hors d'oeuvres, beverages, late night snacks, and desserts. Complimentary tastings can be booked through the banquet department to ensure your dishes suit your tastes. In addition, the staff will help with setup and cleanup so that you can focus on enjoying your magical night with your loved ones.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 41 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

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

No

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?

$500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

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Reviews of Chicago Gaelic Park

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Gaelic Park is described as a top-notch wedding venue that goes above and beyond expectations, earning a perfect 10/10 rating from multiple reviewers. The staff, including Lyric, Ericka, Renate, and Leticia, are highly praised for their exceptional service, attentiveness, and willingness to accommodate every request. Guests highlight the delicious food, beautiful setup, and seamless execution of events, with special mentions of a dreamlike balloon drop for a New Year's Eve wedding. The venue's outstanding customer service, professionalism, and attention to detail make it a highly recommended choice for couples in the Chicago area.

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Gaelic Park is described as a top-notch wedding venue that goes above and beyond expectations, earning a perfect 10/10 rating from multiple reviewers. The staff, including Lyric, Ericka, Renate, and Leticia, are highly praised for their exceptional service, attentiveness, and willingness to accommodate every request. Guests highlight the delicious food, beautiful setup, and seamless execution of events, with special mentions of a dreamlike balloon drop for a New Year's Eve wedding. The venue's outstanding customer service, professionalism, and attention to detail make it a highly recommended choice for couples in the Chicago area.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 99 reviews
Google
4.6/5 1132 reviews
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Linda Sent on 11/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream come true!

From the time we had our first visit to choose a venue they couldn’t be more courteous and accommodating. When we entered the Celtic room for our reception, it was a dream come true. The servers were very accommodating and receptive to any of our needs. The food is exceptional.
Management (Renata, Melody and Bill) were responsive to our requests and always returned a call quickly. Onsite is Carraig Pub for any before reception or after reception party time. Kathi, Carraig Pub, best server ever. Gaelic does not disappoint. Beyond our expectations! Thank you for making our wedding so special.
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 01/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

NYE Wedding

Gaelic Park is truly a 10/10 wedding venue. Working with Lyric and Ericka from start to finish was an enjoyable experience. They were incredibly accommodating to every “crazy bride” request and truly helped make my day magical.

Ericka was our point of contact on the wedding day, and we honestly couldn’t have done it without her. She made sure everything ran smoothly and answered every question with kindness and patience.

We had a New Year’s Eve wedding, and it was always my dream to have a balloon drop. Gaelic Park had never done one before but was excited to take on the challenge—and they absolutely delivered. They truly made my wedding day dreams come true.
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Kevin Sent on 11/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

Gaelic Park hosted our daughter's wedding on Sweetest Day. Gaelic Park did not simply meet what was desired; they exceeded it - by a lot.

Everything was absolutely perfect, from the food, to the service, to the setup exactly as she asked, to the working with her through various details in the pre-wedding stages.

Beginning with when they were looking at venues, all the way until the wedding day, Renate was fabulous to work with. No ask was too big or too small for her to do. Leticia on the day of ensured everything went perfectly throughout the evening.

What has been lost in so many places in recent years is customer service, and knowing how to work with the customer. Gaelic Park has not lost that. They understand exactly what it means to work with their customer, to achieve what their customer (our daughter and son in law) wanted. They exemplified how other businesses should be run.

I am not aware of ANY detail that was missed.

Anyone looking for a venue in the Chicago area would be making a mistake if they didn't check out Gaelic Park.
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Melody Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Guest at wedding

All I can is WOW! This is a great place! We got there a little early, and were welcomed as we walked into the pub. It was busy, but never waited for a drink. The reception started with passed hors d oeuvres-absolutely delicious! The room was beautiful, bartender very friendly, food again, delicious and plentiful. Servers were very professional, room Captain always checking that everything is going well. I would totally give Gaelic Park 5 Stars!
Siobhán
Siobhán Sent on 12/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Gem & Most Experienced Venue in the South Suburbs

Gaelic Park has it ALL. While most venues require you to cater in your own food, find your own linen vendors, provide servers for your bar or food service, Gaelic Park for MANY decades does it all. They have both indoor and outdoor venue options for both ceremony and reception that are beautiful no matter what your wedding style is. Something special and fun that Gaelic Park offers, is they have an indoor bar or an outdoor beer garden that works perfectly for an after party when the reception is over. The banquet staff is incredibly experienced, flexible, and passionate about meeting your needs. They have an incredible list of local vendors they have created over the years that often work their weddings, some of which we used and they were wonderful. Their event space can fit from 150-450 people depending which space you choose, with beautiful grounds surrounding for photos. And most importantly, their menu is incredible, with many delicious options, and the food is ALWAYS served hot. We had a 360 person wedding, and our guests are still raving how great and fresh their food was. My biggest worry was having all the tables and decorations set up, but with detailed instructions, the banquet staff set up everything perfectly! Renate, Nancy, Philip, and staff are there to make your day special, and worry free. This is a hidden gem in the southwest suburbs, and you don't want to miss it!
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 12/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

September 2021 wedding

Staff was so helpful and the night was perfect!
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Tadgh Sent on 06/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great Food and Srrvice

Awesome! Beautiful! Tasty Food! Great Service!!
Just had a Family Wedding of 140 Guests in late May 2021 Food was Delicious, Bar Tenders were Quick to pour a good Drink!! Staff was Amazing!
Great Job Chicago Gaelic Park, and all who worked our Wedding!
Well worth the price we paid!!
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Moira Sent on 05/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

Chicago Gaelic Park was everything we could have asked for and more for our wedding venue! We worked with Lorraine and Renata, and they were absolutely amazing! I called and went in so many times with questions, and they were both very patient and made sure everything was set up exactly how I envisioned it on the wedding day. They made me feel so valued and cared for. The room was set up beautifully, and the food was great! They were very accommodating to the many food allergies our guests had. Everything went smoothly, and Renata and Lorraine handled everything so I was able to just enjoy the night. When we went back the next day to gather our decorations and such, they had already organized everything neatly so all we had to do was pick it up. The price is affordable, and the venue is stunning. Our wedding was in the Tara Room which was perfect for outdoor pictures near the waterfall. Thank you, Gaelic Park, for giving us the wedding of our dreams!
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

5 Star Service on a budget!

Planning was very easy with Gaelic Park! I had NO vision. Luckily, the team had tons of options, and also great suggestions on decor, centerpieces, even how to tie the sash on the chair. Sharon drew out a floor plan and her and Renatta made sure everything was where I wanted it to be!

The food was great, plentiful and they also have several vegetarian options. Bar package had several drink options, and I don't think anyone went thirsty that evening.

I highly recommend attending their bridal show- you can find a lot of vendors you might need from here, and many of these vendors work closely with Gaelic Park- making day of plans REALLY seamless, as they have all worked well with each other in the past. They can coordinate things like flower drop off, DJ set up all with out you needing to worry when who is showing up and where!

Great job to all, best day ever! See you again soon :)
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Heather Sent on 07/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!

Sharon, Philip and Ronada were instrumental in making our wedding day! Sharon contacted my several times to check in with me. She gave me decor advice and walked me through everything. The day of the wedding Ronada set everything up perfectly and even packed it all back up for me to pick up the next day. The bar staff and wait staff were experienced, quick, and friendly. The food was delicious and hot for every guest! I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone!
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Artlynn Photography Artlynn Photography Wedding Photographers

Gaelic Park is one of the finest halls around the south side. Staff always goes above and beyond the call. Food is terrific, bar staff is excellent, works with us during each event to keep the evening running on schedule. Always, always the best.

TWA Photographic Artists TWA Photographic Artists Wedding Photographers

Chicago Gaelic Park is a gem of the South Suburbs. With three beautiful ballrooms and an outdoor garden with pergola, this venue has a lot to offer. The entire staff is knowledgeable and courteous, from the event coordinators to the wait staff, you will always be greeted with a smiling face. From the patrons and bar tenders' Irish brogues to the quaint charm of the The Carraig Pub, you will transcend borders and feel the authentic flare of Ireland when you choose Gaelic Park for your event.

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.

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Chicago Gaelic Park frequently asked questions

Chicago Gaelic Park includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Chicago Gaelic Park includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Chicago Gaelic Park includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
Chicago Gaelic Park is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time and 4.7 in professionalism.
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