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The Highland Park Community House is an elegant wedding venue located in the heart of Highland Park, Illinois' vibrant and well-known downtown district. This warm and inviting venue is a beautifully renovated historic landmark that evokes the glamour of the past with its art deco fixtures, vaulted ceilings, and gorgeous hardwood floors. With stunning indoor and outdoor space, this venue can be converted into many configurations to graciously accommodate smaller events and weddings, as well as large-scale events. One of the unique aspects of our special venue is you can bring in any vendor, caterer, food, beverage, or decor of your choosing, making it affordable on all budgets to create the wedding of your dreams.
Facilities and Capacity
The Highland Park Community House has an elegant Ballroom that can accommodate 200 seated guests with a dance floor and 300 people for a stand-up/cocktail reception.
Our cozy Living Room, adjacent to our elegant ballroom, can seat up to 100 guests for a more intimate event. When combined with the foyer, 200 guests can be accommodated for a standing reception. It is a fantastic space for cocktails/appetizers.
The Jesse Lowe Smith Heritage Garden is a vibrant and lush outdoor setting that is perfect for an outdoor wedding ceremony or additional event space, giving your guests plenty of room to stroll and enjoy all of our grounds.
Services Offered
Highland Park Community House will provide a variety of options for each event in order to meet your specific needs. Along with professional staff and unmatched flexibility, they will provide you with the following services and rentals:
- Tables
- Banquet and garden chairs
- A/V
- Kitchen equipment
- Use of our commercial kitchen
- Rolling and stationary dry bars
- Grand piano
- Coat check room
- On-site manager for event
- Setup and breakdown
What You'll Love About Highland Park Community House
The charm of this venue enchants all who step through its door. Additionally, the professionalism and responsiveness of the team stand out throughout the planning process and beyond. Check out the photo gallery for a glimpse of the elegance and beauty of this setting.
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Highland Park Community House is highly praised by reviewers for various events, including New Year's Eve parties, Bat Mitzvahs, and television productions. Wendy, the Executive Director, is commended for her exceptional service, accommodation, and communication skills, making the planning process stress-free and seamless. Reviewers appreciate the vintage charm, spaciousness, and well-kept amenities of the venue, along with Wendy's prompt responsiveness and top-notch customer service. The venue's flexibility, beautiful ballroom, and overall ambiance are highlighted as major factors contributing to successful and memorable events, with many recommending it for weddings and other gatherings.
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House Call Music Recital
This is our 12th year using this facility and the space is beautiful!
….Not to mention the incredible sounding Mason and Hamlin grand piano!
Thanks to Wendy and we are looking forward to next year!
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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.
An intimate space for your quaint event! Staff and food are excellent. Personalize the space by working with a floral professional for your table decor. A great event space for weddings or other special occasions! Working with local vendors often saves you money and hassle!
Great Venue for a wedding or any other kind of event. Spacious and easy to work at. Helpful staff and flexible with the vendors. Have worked there for many years. Wendy is easy to work with and knows her stuff
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