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The Carlisle is a refined and expansive banquet wedding venue located in Lombard, Illinois. The venue's event team has more than 30 years of experience in planning and running weddings and other special occasions. With recent renovations, this premier Chicagoland facility builds on classic elegance and charm with contemporary touches.

Facilities and Capacity

The Carlisle has a central location in Chicago's western suburbs, which makes it convenient for couples, guests, and vendors alike. This facility is only a 40-minute drive from both downtown Chicago and Midway Airport and is only 20 minutes away from O'Hare International Airport, ideal for out-of-state travelers. This expansive building presents several options for hosting round-table banquets. A single room at 3,713 square feet in size can host between 75 and 250 people, while double rooms at 7,493 square feet can host between 150 and 510 people. A couple also has the option to book the entire facility, presenting them with 11,206 square feet of event space and round tables for between 225 and 780 people.

Services Offered

This venue's staff strives to make each couple's experience flawless. Dedicated wedding planners will work closely with lovebirds to make wedding dreams a reality. Additionally, this team offers catering, bar, and cleanup services as well as the use of event rentals and WiFi.

Cuisine

The Carlisle culinary team is headed by Executive Chef Jim Adams and offers the highest quality of fare. These professionals apply unpararalled techniques with the freshest ingredients to create mouthwatering gastronomic experiences for special celebrations.

Frequently asked questions

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
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
Premium Liquor

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

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
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 The Carlisle

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
46 reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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The Carlisle is a highly recommended wedding venue in the western suburbs of Lombard, offering impeccable service and an elegant atmosphere. Reviewers praised the delicious food, including a plentiful seafood and hors d'oeuvres table, as well as the attentive event manager, Laura Papa, who went above and beyond to ensure the events were perfect. The crystal chandeliers and mirrors added to the venue's elegance, making it a top choice for couples looking for a magical and well-run establishment for their special day.

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The Carlisle is a highly recommended wedding venue in the western suburbs of Lombard, offering impeccable service and an elegant atmosphere. Reviewers praised the delicious food, including a plentiful seafood and hors d'oeuvres table, as well as the attentive event manager, Laura Papa, who went above and beyond to ensure the events were perfect. The crystal chandeliers and mirrors added to the venue's elegance, making it a top choice for couples looking for a magical and well-run establishment for their special day.

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4.7/5 46 reviews
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4.5/5 421 reviews
Pauline
Pauline D. Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded our Expectations

If I could give The Carlisle a 100 star rating I would because they certainly deserve it! We held my daughter and son-in-laws wedding reception at The Carlisle this past weekend and to say that it was incredible is an understatement. This venue is a hidden gem in the western suburbs of Lombard and hands down beats some of the swanky hotels in the Loop. The room was beautiful and immaculate. We chose the Elite package and upgraded to the seafood/hors d’oeuvers table instead of passed hors d’oeuvers. There were 3 long tables loaded with raw oysters, baked clams, raw and breaded shrimp, caviar, eggrolls, meatballs and vegetable tarts just to name a few of the huge selections offered. We had 300 guests who were able to choose from a filet, sea bass or chicken as their entre’ and every meal was served piping hot. Lastly, the sweet table was spectacular and plentiful. Our guests have all been raving about the food and Martini luge.
Last but certainly not least, Laura Papa, the event manager, is nothing short of AMAZING! She was such a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process and was on site the entire evening. She wasn’t just on site she was in the room throughout the evening making sure everything was perfect. She is truly an asset to this venue. I would not hesitate to book future events at the Carlise.
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Eva A. Sent on 09/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding party

We had our kids wedding there yesterday (9.28.24) just wanted to say thank you to the whole team and especially to Laura. The event was just perfect. And Laura went above and beyond. Highly recommend this place for any event
Thank you for making our kids ( Bailey and Kamil) day special
Eva Ambroz
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Cathy L. Sent on 12/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Carlisle is an Exceptional Venue

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at The Carlisle in November of 2023. As most people, we looked at multiple venues to select the best one for our special day. After visiting several locations, we went to The Carlisle and from the moment we entered we knew this was the one. The Carlisle is very elegant with a lot of mirrors and crystal chandeliers and after meeting with the event planner we were sold. Laura Papa was welcoming, professional and explained everything clearly. She answered all our questions with great detail and made suggestions, but never tried to upsell us. We had found the perfect place for our wedding! Every time we met with Laura, we became more sure that the Carlisle was superior to all other venues. My husband to be, wanted the evening to be magical for me and magical it was! Laura and the staff at the Carlisle were phenomenal. They listened to what we wanted and delivered beyond our expectations. We highly recommend The Carlisle to anyone looking for an elegant, well-run establishment to host any event. There are many venues to choose from in the Chicagoland area ,but if you are looking for a perfect experience, The Carlisle is the best choice hands down.
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The Carlisle frequently asked questions

The Carlisle includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Carlisle includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Carlisle includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by The Carlisle for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
The Carlisle offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Carlisle offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Carlisle offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
The Carlisle offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Carlisle is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in professionalism.

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