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Ceremony
$750 starting price
Bar service
$17 per person
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$17 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2010

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.

Frequently asked questions

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 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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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
97 reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Gaelic Park in Chicago is highly praised by multiple reviewers for exceeding expectations in hosting weddings. Renate and Leticia are commended for their excellent customer service and ensuring a flawless event. The venue offers beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, delicious food, professional staff, and inclusive services, making wedding planning stress-free and enjoyable. Guests appreciate the attention to detail, accommodation of requests, and the seamless transition from the reception to the after-party at the onsite pub. Highly recommended for a memorable wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Gaelic Park in Chicago is highly praised by multiple reviewers for exceeding expectations in hosting weddings. Renate and Leticia are commended for their excellent customer service and ensuring a flawless event. The venue offers beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, delicious food, professional staff, and inclusive services, making wedding planning stress-free and enjoyable. Guests appreciate the attention to detail, accommodation of requests, and the seamless transition from the reception to the after-party at the onsite pub. Highly recommended for a memorable wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 97 reviews
Google
4.6/5 981 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.
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Kevin C. 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 K. 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!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
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 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 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 4.8 in professionalism.

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