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Illinois Beach Hotel is a waterfront wedding venue in Chicago, Illinois. This coastal location offers couples the option of getting married right on the shores of Lake Michigan. Sitting on the Illinois Beach Nature Preserve, the Illinois Beach Hotel is about 70 minutes from downtown Chicago. Nestled in a quiet getaway, this venue is an ideal and romantic location for a one-of-a-kind wedding to take place.

Facilities and Capacity

Up to 200 guests can watch the betrothed couple exchange vows with their toes in the sand and the lake's waters calmly lapping behind them. Couples that wish to stay sand-free but still want the experience of a beach wedding can set up in the grass just in front of the beach to get the sights and sounds without the mess. Inside, a reception takes place in a banquet hall full of windows to let in natural light. Neutral colors and bright overhead lights allow couples to make Illinois Beach Hotel their own through its setup and decor.

Services Offered

Illinois Beach Hotel helps make couples' wedding dreams come true by offering services that cater directly to their needs. It allows couples to have their ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and overnight accommodations all in one place.

Cuisine

In addition to delicious food, the Illinois Beach Hotel also offers full bar service. Their menus for dinner can be adjusted to accommodate any dietary restrictions you or your Guest might need. The chefs can prepare American, Asian, Italian, Latin American, and Mexican cuisine styles for couples and guests. Their serving styles include:

  • Buffet
  • Dessert
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Tastings

Accommodation

The Illinois Beach Hotel provides 92 art deco guest rooms for couples and overnight wedding guests. These rooms combine modern design with a charming interior to create a comfortable space.

Other Services

This resort also offers space for wedding showers, elopements, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners.

Pricing information

$5,500 starting price $5,100 starting price
$19,000 average price
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Reception
$4,600 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through October.
$19,000
Average price WeddingWire estimate
$19,000
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These prices are available for the months of May through October.

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FAQ

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?

$4,600

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Hotel
Park
Resort
Waterfront

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
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?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of Illinois Beach Hotel

Weddingwire
3.0/5 2 reviews
Google
3.5/5 163 reviews
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 01/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful place for a wedding!

I absolutely Love Illinois State Beach so when I was choosing a wedding venue Illinois Beach Hotel was at the top of my list. The property is beautiful and all my guests, out of town or not that wanted to stay the night after the wedding were welcome to do so. We also have a wonderful brunch in the restaurant the following morning. It just made sense for us, as well as it being so close to Wisconsin for half of our wedding party. Kellie was amazing to work with and went out of her way to make sure everything went perfectly for our big day. We were very happy with our wedding on the beach and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for an elegant beach wedding
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 02/15/2024
1 out of 5 rating

Do not trust this venue with your money!

Our wedding was booked at this venue in 2020. The hotel canceled our event due to facility issues and we have never received our deposits of $7,000+ back. I have been trying to get this back for years. I have written confirmation from the hotel manager and event coordinator that we would be getting our money back, that the check was in the mail, and then silence. DO NOT TRUST THIS VENUE WITH YOUR MONEY!
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Illinois Beach Hotel frequently asked questions

Illinois Beach Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Illinois Beach Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Illinois Beach Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Illinois Beach Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Hotel
  • Park
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Illinois Beach Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Illinois Beach Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Illinois Beach Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Illinois Beach Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
  • Tents
Illinois Beach Hotel is recommended by 60% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3 in quality of service, 3 in average response time, 3 in flexibility, 3 in professionalism and 3 in value.

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