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.