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Hispanic or Latinx-owned, Woman-owned

65 years in business

We speak English, Polish and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Located in Oak Brook, Illinois, The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection is a classic hotel venue that hosts weddings and other landmark occasions. The management of this historic locale invites couples that are seeking a majestic setting for their special celebration. Here, you and your wedding party can enjoy high-end surroundings and traditional service throughout your festivities.

Facilities and Capacity

In 1962, this exquisite hotel venue was constructed. Extensive renovations preceded the April 2015 re-opening. Since then, this venue has continued to accommodate weddings and other celebrations in classic style. The maximum capacity for events held on the premises is 350 guests, with a minimum of 10 guests. With more than 22,000 square feet of flexible space and 14 event rooms, you will have an array of options for your ceremony and reception. Coa Tapas, Tequila, Cocina Restaurant offers a late night vibe and dancing for your guests to take part in once the wedding has concluded. It offers a beautiful private dining room for rehearsal dinners or showers.

Services Offered

The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as engagement parties and bridal showers. Your site fee includes planning, setup, and cleanup for your event, as well as the use of get-ready rooms, tables, chairs, parking, and event rentals. Upon request, your package can include overnight accommodations and the use of audio-visual equipment and rental items. This venue’s inventory includes a dance floor, furniture, linens, centerpieces, flatware, glassware, barware, and china. The staff considers the convenience and comfort of all guests to be important, so parking, valeting, shuttle service, and wheelchair-accessible features are available. Furthermore, the peak season of this venue stretches from April through December, giving you a multitude of options for your special celebration.

Cuisine

This hotel’s culinary team will work with you to create a menu befitting your important occasion. You may select hors d’oeuvres, buffets, plated dinners, stations, and desserts and avail of tastings prior to your wedding to ensure your complete satisfaction. Servers will be on hand to attend to you and your guests as bartenders pour your beverages. You will have flexible options for wines, spirits, and beers, along with a cash, limited, or open bar for your wedding celebration.

FAQ

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

No

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

$1

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

$1

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,000

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$19

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

Bartender(s)
House Wine
Open Bar

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

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 Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November

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Reviews of The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection

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Multiple reviewers highly recommend The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook as a wedding venue, emphasizing the stunning setting, exceptional service, and attention to detail provided by the staff, specifically Melissa, Karla, Jodi, and Anna. Guests praised the seamless coordination, delicious food, and professional atmosphere. The venue is described as a dream come true, with many couples appreciating the prompt communication, proactive support, and personalized care throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. The Drake Hotel is commended for exceeding expectations and delivering a world-class experience, making weddings truly special and memorable.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Multiple reviewers highly recommend The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook as a wedding venue, emphasizing the stunning setting, exceptional service, and attention to detail provided by the staff, specifically Melissa, Karla, Jodi, and Anna. Guests praised the seamless coordination, delicious food, and professional atmosphere. The venue is described as a dream come true, with many couples appreciating the prompt communication, proactive support, and personalized care throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. The Drake Hotel is commended for exceeding expectations and delivering a world-class experience, making weddings truly special and memorable.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 82 reviews
Google
4.4/5 1424 reviews
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Sarah Sent on 10/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding at The Drake Oakbrook!

We had the absolute best wedding at The Drake Oakbrook earlier this month, it was a dream come true! From the minute we started working with The Drake Oakbrook (Melissa specifically) they made everything so easy and special - from their quick response time, proactive communication, and knowledge and experience, we always felt like we were in good hands. The day of execution and service also could not have been better. We had so many family and friends compliment the incredible service, amazing food (and portion sizes) and all the charm of the grounds of the hotel itself - and we couldn’t agree more with it all! I highly highly recommend The Drake Oakbrook if you are considering your wedding here, they will make sure it’s the absolutely perfect day like they did for ours!
Nina
Nina Sent on 10/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at the Drake in Oak Brook

We had our wedding here and I could not recommend this venue enough!!! Everything went so smoothly and it was the perfect night!! We worked with Krystyna and she was  incredible. Her attention to detail, organization, response time and commitment to making sure everything went smoothly was unmatched. We received so many compliments from our guests - the food, the setup, the hospitality and so much more. If you are considering this venue for a wedding, I would definitely recommend having it here and working with Krystyna!! She helped make our wedding day so special!! We had time of our lives and we wouldn’t change a thing!!
Gabriella
Gabriella Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Gem of Oak Brook

Our wedding at The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook was an absolute dream! The venue is stunning, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. From the elegant setting to the seamless coordination, every detail was taken care of. The team was incredibly attentive, making our day feel stress-free and truly special. We couldn’t have asked for a better place or better people to celebrate our big day!
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Claudia Sent on 08/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning & best wedding experience!

I recently had my ceremony and reception at The Drake - Oak Brook and it was the most stunning and perfect experience. First, I want to compliment Melissa on being an amazing human being from start to finish. Any question I had, she would hop on a call or send me an email immediately. For instance, I had a random question I couldn’t fall asleep without sending & she emailed me back within minutes at 10pm. She goes above and beyond and checked on me all throughout the entirety of my wedding planning process and my wedding day, even providing me her own speaker for my getting ready room. When selecting vendors, you need to think about who you want in your corner on the most important day of your life, and Melissa is that person. I cannot say enough about her, she is truly dedicated, caring, professional, and thorough. The drake gives you a world class experience, I think the pictures don’t even do it justice of how beautiful the space truly is. I’ve been complimented a million times on how great the food was, how the guest rooms exceeded expectations, how phenomenal the entire staff was the whole night. Everything truly worked out perfectly, I love the Drake and I can honestly say they made my dreams come true. My family is not from here and they are already saying they cannot wait to come back to this place!
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Erin Sent on 07/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day Perfection!

Our experience at The Drake was incredibly special! From the moment we had our tour, we loved how friendly everyone was and how beautiful each space is. We met with Melissa, who was very kind and truly a lifesaver! She helped us create our dream wedding, and we can’t thank her enough. Melissa was our primary contact leading up to the wedding, and communication was always prompt. Our questions were answered quickly and effectively. On our wedding day, The Drake staff was very helpful and attentive, making sure everything went smoothly. The venue is absolutely stunning, and everyone did everything they could to make this the best day ever! We could not be happier with our choice and would highly recommend this venue!
Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 06/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding June 8th, 2024

I cannot say enough good things about The Drake. From the minute we booked, I knew we were in good hands. We started and ended our wedding journey with Melissa, and she is absolutely a saint from above. We couldnt of done the past 22 months without her. She was attentive, understanding and responsive. If I couldnt get what I was trying to say over email, she was a quick phone call away. The first time we were talking she told me " I will not tell you do something that I wouldnt do personally' And from that moment I knew were in good hands. It is so easy in the wedding industry to be taken advantage of, and I truly felt like Melissa was our friend. Through the whole experience everything was seamless, and when rain was showing on our wedding day and Melissa and Anna (banquet/catering manager- who is absolutely amazing) did everything in their power to wait until the last minute to make the call. While it is unfortunate we had to move our ceremony inside, we picked the Drake because the rain plan was just as beautiful. They flipped our ceremony into our cocktail hour in 10 minutes flat. Everyone loved and still raves about the food. The steak, truly melts in your mouth. Wine glasses were never empty, and our plates were quickly cleared for the next course. They even moved our. head table after the dinner, to make a bigger dancefloor, and I still to this day never even saw them move it, that is how quick they were! A glass was dropped and before anyone could get someone to clean it, someone came out and had a mop and broom to clear it. They knew what we needed it, before we even knew we needed it. The Drake truly goes above and beyond, and I would recommend them to everyone. I am so bummed the day is over, but I have 0 regrets with choosing them to be our wedding venue.
Sam
Sam N. Sent on 01/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

Best decision of our wedding planning process! Having our wedding at The Drake was a dream. Not only was our ceremony and reception area beautiful, but the entire hotel is beautifully designed and decorated. On top of that, the hospitality at The Drake is amazing. I felt so welcome and valued throughout the entire process, as did all the guests on wedding day. Karla was amazing to work with. She was very responsive, reliable, so kind, professional, and overall so enjoyable to work together with! The food is also AMAZING, and so was the bar. I highly, highly recommend having your wedding at The Drake!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 11/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding at the Drake in Oak Brook

Our wedding at the Drake was perfection from start to finish. The staff was incredibly helpful both ahead of the wedding and all wedding weekend long. Melissa was our coordinator at the Drake and was organized, responsive and kind. After the wedding we received so many compliments from guests about the elegant event space.
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Sarah Sent on 09/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Drake Oak Brook - AMAZING!

Having our wedding at The Drake Oak Brook was absolutely amazing. We loved working with Melissa (and anyone else that we came into contact with there along the way) Their responsiveness, professionalism, and amazing service and attention to detail put me at ease during a very stressful time and made the entire wedding weekend our DREAM.
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Ashley Sent on 09/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal shower of my dreams

My mother recommended working with the Drake for my bridal shower and I couldn’t be more pleased with everything. To start off, Jodi on the sales team , a ROCK STAR. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect up until the night before the event. The staff the day of had everything on point and made everything so easy and smooth. They were very accommodating and were able to make my dream a reality. We definitely will be doing more events here. If I could do it all again, I would have chosen to get married at the Drake!
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AMAZING location to host any event! The service and food is beyond fantastic! The ambiance and decor is the perfect backdrop for all occasions. We especially love the natural light of the terrace, combined with the stunning blown glass artwork in the Flower Room.....just lovely to photograph!

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The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection frequently asked questions

The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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