Loyola at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens is a historic wedding venue in Vernon Hills, Illinois, serving couples in the greater Chicago area. This mansion hosts elegantly vintage weddings with ornate decor and abounding gardens. The venue is about 20 minutes from the Naval Station Great Lakes and 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can invite up to 300 guests to celebrate their special day. Surrounded by trees and rows upon rows of flowers, this natural rainbow is the perfect backdrop for romantic wedding photos. A cocktail hour on the patio allows guests to soak up a little sunshine with the opportunity for self-guided tours of the mansion. For the reception, the Pavilion Ballroom boasts elegance and glamour with dazzling chandeliers.

Services Offered

The staff at Loyola at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens happily assists couples with their big day. The venue - which hosts receptions, bridal showers, and engagement parties - provides the following services to couples:

• Bridal suite
• Chairs
• Cleanup
• Event planning
• Parking
• Setup
• Tables

History

This 100-acre estate was constructed in 1916 as the home of Samuel Insull, the founder of the General Electric Company. The mansion was designed in the Italianate style, and its gardens were designed by landscape architect Jens Jensen. John Cuneo Sr. bought the estate in 1937, and in 2009, the family's Cuneo Foundation passed the property on to Loyola University Chicago. The university has since renovated and maintained the mansion and grounds and added fine art and furnishing collections to the estate houses.

What You'll Love About Loyola at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens

The on-site wedding planner is deeply knowledgeable about the venue and the local area and will work hand in hand with each couple throughout. Nearlyweds may also participate in a walk-through of the ceremony and reception areas to ensure everything is on point. Read through the reviews to see how the excellent Cuneo Mansion staff makes every wedding day magical.