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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.

Pricing information

$7,500 starting price $7,500 starting price
$9,000 average price
Reception
$7,500 starting price

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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?

$7,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$7,500

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

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 Loyola at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens

Weddingwire
4.8/5 17 reviews
Google
4.7/5 123 reviews
Molly
Molly Sent on 01/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lisa and the Cuneo Mansion- The Best!

My husband and I had our wedding in October 2024. This venue is absolutely stunning from the opening gates to the back garden space to the mansion and pavilion area. When looking for somewhere for our wedding, we wanted somewhere that was unique and this was exactly that. There was so much history to the mansion that guests were able to explore. The gardens were absolutely beautiful and I swear we took a look at the gardens and at every time of year it was beautiful. With having our wedding in October, the fall foliage surrounding the gardens made for some breathtaking pictures that we will cherish forever. I could go on and on about this space, but one of the best parts of this space was the associate director, Lisa Cushing-Davis. From start to finish, she was such a wonderful and accommodating person to work with throughout this time. She allowed us to come in multiple times to take a look at the space to figure out a couple of logistics and was always a friendly face. We are so grateful to Lisa with helping us pull off the wedding of our dreams!
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Nasheet Sent on 09/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing people and location

Everyone was so amazing here! Chris and Lisa went above and beyond to ensure that my husband and I were so happy with everything. It is gorgeous and honestly the staff makes the location that much better. The security guards are a little ride but he sure to have Chris or Lisa relay everything with them so they are trying to control or stop things from happening! Highly recommend!
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Jennifer Sent on 12/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

BEST reception venue!!

Absolutely perfect for my wedding reception!! My wedding theme was vintage kitsch and what better way to show that then having your reception in a historic mansion! Lisa was a pleasure to work with! She answered all of my questions. She is also super knowledgeable about the mansion itself. We had to drop off a few things for our florist/decor person and she made that super easy! We also did a walk-thru of the event with the caterer (Catered by Design) before the wedding! So helpful and they made it stress-free! Highly recommended!!!
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Five Grain Events Five Grain Events Wedding Planners

Absolutely beautiful space for an event. Who knew this kind of estate existed so close to the city! Lovely grounds for photographs and stunning ceremony spaces. A gem in the Chicagoland area.

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