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First off, this venue is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! I had several guests tell me that it was, by far, one of the best venues that they've ever seen. It's unique architecture make it one of a kind, and you won't find anything like it in the area- you will definitely get amazing pictures!! That being said, the area itself can be a little sketchy. It's located in a public park, so you never know who will be walking around. However, as part of your fees to the park district, you pay for security (although I didn't really saw them through the night), so I guess you rest assured that it is more safe. We had our guests stay at the Carlton in Oak Park, which was about 2 miles away and a very beautiful boutique hotel.
The cost is reasonable, especially for it being in Chicago, so I felt as though that was a good value. However, the price for the refectory is solely for the building, security, and table and chairs. We kept the tables (since they would be covered with linens), but the chairs are park district chairs- enough said. So make sure that you have room in your budget for renting chairs from an outside company as well.
Since it's the park district, you're limited in who you can bring in for vendors. However, they do have a pretty extensive list of who you can choose from. We did catering through Marcello's- highly recommend!! Totally affordable and so great to work with!
The management went through some changes from the time that I booked my date until we actually had our wedding. Originally, the management was near impossible to get ahold of, which was frustrating. However, the new girls seemed a little more responsive, so hopefully that isn't as much of an issue.
Bottom line- the venue is absolutely gorgeous and it will not disappoint! Just be prepared to do some extra work, since everything will be an outside vendor, unlike some other venues, and be patient!!
First off, this venue is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! I had several guests tell me that it was, by far, one of the best venues that they've ever seen. It's unique architecture make it one of a kind, and you won't find anything like it in the area- you will definitely get amazing pictures!! That being said, the area itself can be a little sketchy. It's located in a public park, so you never know who will be walking around. However, as part of your fees to the park district, you pay for security (although I didn't really saw them through the night), so I guess you rest assured that it is more safe. We had our guests stay at the Carlton in Oak Park, which was about 2 miles away and a very beautiful boutique hotel.
The cost is reasonable, especially for it being in Chicago, so I felt as though that was a good value. However, the price for the refectory is solely for the building, security, and table and chairs. We kept the tables (since they would be covered with linens), but the chairs are park district chairs- enough said. So make sure that you have room in your budget for renting chairs from an outside company as well.
Since it's the park district, you're limited in who you can bring in for vendors. However, they do have a pretty extensive list of who you can choose from. We did catering through Marcello's- highly recommend!! Totally affordable and so great to work with!
The management went through some changes from the time that I booked my date until we actually had our wedding. Originally, the management was near impossible to get ahold of, which was frustrating. However, the new girls seemed a little more responsive, so hopefully that isn't as much of an issue.
Bottom line- the venue is absolutely gorgeous and it will not disappoint! Just be prepared to do some extra work, since everything will be an outside vendor, unlike some other venues, and be patient!!
User2315454 Sent on 09/14/2015Columbus Park is gorgeous. The price depends on time and how much of the space you rent, we took the whole building. We did the ceremony outside, which was perfect (even though it was the hottest day in two years); cocktail hour on the back patio, and dinner and dancing in separate (air conditioned) rooms inside. The space is a stunner.
