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Established in 1988, the Ukrainian Cultural Center is a freestanding facility wholly owned by Saints Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church. We serve the local community as well as the general public. Although we are Church affiliated, the UCC will happily provide a memorable venue for your event. We are open to people of all races, religions, and ethnicities. Please call to get pricing information as well as to discuss the various options open to you.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$4,300

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$13

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

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

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

What event items are available?

Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Drapery
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Ukrainian Cultural Center

Monal
Monal Sent on 07/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Geri and UCC team amazing!!

We could not be happier with our experience with Geri and the team at the UCC. We hosted 2 pre-wedding Hindu events here. Geri and her team were so helpful, flexible, accommodating, and overall wonderful. From our first phone call, Geri was honest, kind, and willing to work with us on our vision. It was a pleasure working with Geri and getting to know her! If you are looking for a venue in the Chicago, I would highly recommend the UCC!
J
Jennie Sent on 09/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Geri and her staff did an AMAZING job! We were looking for a venue in Chicago that was affordable, and this space holds up to 350 (which we needed for our large families). There is also parking for about 200 vehicles, which is HARD to find in the city. If you let Geri's staff do the cooking, you do not have to pay a fee to rent the space (or the tables, linens, etc) ... and you can bring in your own alcohol. We highly recommend this space!
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M. H Sent on 08/07/2024
1.8 out of 5 rating

GET IT IN WRITING! Geri is not honest and worse is RUDE in front of your guest and to your guest!!

We brought our 120 guest Baby Shower to the Ukrainian Cultural Center (UCC) because we were sold on the agreement of "a flat fee," as well as the ability to bring your own catering and beverages. We will begin our experience with what should've been the first red flag... Even though we asked Geri for a contract and estimated invoice she REFUSED to provide one UNTIL THE EVENT WAS OVER. Our event was almost ruined with Geri's bi-polar attitude, lack of access to basics (like a sink and ice), and ADDING FRIVOLOUS CHARGES NEVER AGREED TO OR DISCLOSED. First LIE: knowing that our event began at 1PM; Geri initially (when trying to secure our deposit) told us we could "keep the room for as long as we wished since there were no other events booked; for that entire weekend," not the day of (a Saturday), before (on Friday) or after (on Sunday) BUT as soon as our event got underway and IN FRONT OF OUR GUESTS she rudely demanded; to know "at what time is this THING going to end?!?" Then made us agree to end the event at the 5th hour because according to her we would need additional time to pack-up and load out. Second lie: "table clothes are provided as part of the rental fee by UCC." Although we asked three (3) times what the ADDITIONAL cost were associated; her insistent response was that they were included in the rental fee. We could've bought our own NEW table clothes without stains and kept them for our next event (happening elsewhere) in 6 months for less the price she additionally TACKED ON to our "flat rental fee." Third lie: Geri told us we would have unlimited access to the ice machine. Not only did she lock us out disabling access, but she also gave everyone a horrible attitude even telling our son that he could "go to a gas station for it." AGAIN, we were horrified by her rude behavior and our invited guests having to hear this! Initially, we had an additional 20% in cash for gifting to Geri as gratuity but AGAIN upon receiving our invoice we see Geri TACKED ON AN ADDITIONAL 18% SERVICE CHARGE. Service charge? For who or what "service?" No one was EVER on hand and especially not (the day of the event) to help, serve, provide, or clean ANYTHING at all! Not spills, not tend to the rusty old bathrooms (which could use rust removal and a serious coat of paint), or even an individual to "bother" Geri so she could unlock the door so that OUR runners could access to the ice machine. We plan, host and execute many events, so the additional charges would (normally) be acceptable, so we question why the lack of professionalism, transparency and honesty? We TWICE had to request that Geri please email her mediocre menu, with overcharged limited options. Why not respond to our emails, or provide an estimated invoice. Oh, I'll tell you why: because there is much to hide. Like the fact that your event does NOT have exclusive rights to the parking lots, so MAKE SURE you consider this before you book your "special" event here. There are many hotels that offer the SAME rental without all of the aggravation and embarrassment. The UCC gets our thumbs up for location and size, otherwise BEWARE.
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Ukrainian Cultural Center frequently asked questions

Ukrainian Cultural Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Ukrainian Cultural Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Ukrainian Cultural Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by Ukrainian Cultural Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
Ukrainian Cultural Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Ukrainian Cultural Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Ukrainian Cultural Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
Ukrainian Cultural Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
Ukrainian Cultural Center is recommended by 79% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in flexibility, 4.3 in value, 3.7 in quality of service, 3.7 in average response time and 3.7 in professionalism.
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