Historic Wedding Venues in Chicago Suburbs

Dona

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Two of our daughters weddings in 16 weeks…our most recent event was at the BRIX on Nov 7th! Outstanding  experience with the BRIX! Ample parking, no downtown traffic jams…Rob and Team cover every detail! Open vendor options, I had no issues with any vendors and highly recommend: 11th hour bartending, drapery by SNP and mortar design for China rental. Service was provided by Twin2Me me and catering by Francesca’s in Barrington. A wedding for 220, never felt crowded; we reserved the evening prior, which assisted with DIY decor and rehearsal. A huge plus! The entire team at the BRIX was amazing, professional, pleasant to work with.   So many compliments on the venue!  The ceremony space was converted from ceremony to appetizer hour in minutes. The Photo Booth was tons of fun, guests loved! The sound system amazing and after dinner lighting a lovely touch! A nice inclusion is an ice machine! Rob, my only suggestion would be the purchase of a food warmer in the chef prep kitchen space:) Sincerely, Mother of the Bride

Camille

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I remember searching, searching, and searching for an outdoor garden venue in Chicago for our wedding and when I found Community House online, I just knew it would be perfect. I had to see the venue without my fiancé but I called him immediately afterward and told him that I had a feeling it would be exactly what we wanted. Kelsey made planning easy and stress free. The gardens are gorgeous and provide the perfect backdrop for a late spring/early summer wedding. Even looking at photos now I feel like I completely lucked out on finding my dream venue. With the scenary, the price, and the staff, you truly can't find better.

Amelia

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5.0

Beautiful venue, a lot of space for your $, super laid back staff who will accommodate your needs! Easy access for vendors, not a ton of parking but close by areas are available. 100/10 would recommend :)

Casey

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5.0

We could not have found a more perfect venue for our wedding on July 12, 2025. From the moment we showed up for our tour and met with Monique, we knew Kenilworth was the place for us. The venue is beautiful, historic, and well-maintained, yet the pricing and contract requirements are completely reasonable and fair. We felt comfortable and at home from that very first visit. We also found an excellent caterer (Catered by Design) from their preferred catering list. Monique was a dream to work with--so organized and punctual yet laid-back and flexible. We received so many compliments on the venue from our guests. While we opted to have both our ceremony and reception indoors, Monique allowed us to open up the lawn and patio to guests for cocktail hour, which was absolutely stunning and a huge hit. I would recommend Kenilworth to anyone looking for a wedding venue!

Becky

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The wedding was stunning, the service was impeccable, the food was great and everyone had a wonderful time! It was the perfect evening, a night to remember. It was a pleasure working with the Deer Path staff and Mary Ellen. They made everything easy and seamless!

My husband and I got married a couple months ago and Shannon and Ethereal made that day so perfect! The whole process was very smooth and they were so helpful getting everything planned, set up, and executed the day of. We lived our experience with them!

Vanessa

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We hosted our wedding here and could not have been happier. The atmosphere, decor, and attention to detail were incredible. Service staff were on top of everyone’s needs throughout the evening. We had countless guests compliment us on what an amazing evening it was and we have Sanctuary Events to thank for that. Shelly was on point with communication and made sure our vision came to life. They went above and beyond with setting up the day of that I had nothing to worry about. There was no stress and I throughly enjoyed my night knowing everything was taken care of. There aren’t many event spaces that handle everything in house. (floral, set up, decorations). We can not recommend this venue more!

We had a wedding at The District July 2025 and have nothing but good things to say about our experience. They were very easy to work with in planning the wedding, as well as the day of. Their staff was extremely professional and fun. They made an extra effort to go above and beyond to make my wife and I feel special. For example, we had a hiccup with a vendor and their team went above and beyond to make sure everything was resolved without bothering us. Their bartender would also find us throughout the evening making sure we had drinks and were taken care of. They made the experience very special. They were upfront about their pricing as well. We also loved the venue. The old brick and wood was very cozy. The high ceilings made it feel very spacious and comfortable. The bridal suite was well decorated and functional. They have a very cool outdoor space that has fire tables, lots of seating, and a motorized patio enclosure with heat or AC so you can have that space no matter the weather. We had a moment of rain during our event and we were able to close the roof for a little and have no issues. Overall my wife and I highly recommend The District!

Katrina

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We had our dream wedding at the Haight thanks to Kris and her team! As you can see from the photos, the venue is gorgeous. It is also located so close to the riverwalk, so we were able to get amazing newlywed photos by the river. Kris and her team worked seamlessly with our vendors. If there were hiccups, they were managed without issue so that my partner and I could spend all of our energy focused on celebrating with friends and family. Everything went so smoothly on the day of thanks to the whole team at the Haight! I would highly recommend booking any event at the Haight!

I LOVED the Woman's Club of Wilmette. It was perfect for my guests. Some like the music and some don't. By having the entire bottom floor of the mansion they were able to be in different rooms and stay at our wedding. The only bad part was the building was struck by lightning and some of the air went out. But that's not any fault of theirs.