These 4 Mansion and Estate Venues are Perfect for Your Chicagoland Wedding
Mansion and estate venues tend to offer a more intimate, cozy setting for weddings and events, even if you have a large guest list! From historic and charming, to modern and sophisticated, these venues create a beautiful backdrop for every style. Some offer gardens and other outdoor spaces for picturesque ceremonies, while others offer beautiful woodwork and sparkling chandeliers for vintage-inspired indoor celebrations. These four mansion and estate venues in the Chicago suburbs are sure make a memorable impression!
Jacob Henry Mansion Estate
Joliet, IL
This estate venue in the south suburbs of Chicago offers an opulent, romantic Victorian setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The Jacob Henry Mansion is known for its Gilded Age architecture, black walnut hand-carved woodwork, and lavish period decoration. Gorgeous indoor and outdoor spaces are available to suite every style, traditional or modern. The mansion also holds a beautiful wood staircase that’s perfect for Pin-worthy photos of a grand entrance! Pathways through the Secret Garden lead to the Old Century Church – a historic venue with stained glass windows and a 2,000-pipe organ that make it an excellent choice for a traditional wedding ceremony.
Maximum Capacity: 275
Venue Style: Mansion, Estate, Indoor, Outdoor
Catering: On-site
Special Features: Hand-carved Woodwork, Victoria Setting, Old-fashioned Church
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The Haley Mansion
Joliet, IL
This historic venues combines just the right amounts of romance and sophistication. With space for large receptions (up to 400 guests), The Haley Mansion is a great venue for couples hosting a big wedding, but wanting to maintain an intimate feel. You’ll love the beautiful stone arches, lush Victorian Gardens and lavish conservatory…and your photographer will, too! The grounds offer plenty of breathtaking photo opportunities. Reception tables are dressed with floor length, ivory damask linens and napkins and dinners are served on 14 Karat gold and platinum band china with charger plates – details that are sure to WOW your guests!
Maximum Capacity: 400
Venue Style: Mansion, Estate, Indoor, Outdoor
Catering: On-site
Special Features: Victorian Gardens, Lavish Conservatory, Starry Sky Accent Lighting
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Wilder Mansion
Elmhurst, IL
This venue, built in 1868, is located just 18 miles from Downtown Chicago and offers an intimate historic setting for weddings and events of all sizes. Your guests will be welcomed by prominent white columns and gorgeous landscaping as they approach the venue. Take a stroll through the picturesque Diana Nicholas Gardens, or hold your ceremony in the Wilder Park Formal Garden, where you’ll be surrounded by lush floral, greenery and a stone walkway. The mansion also offers indoor options and separate rooms for ceremonies, cocktails, dinners and dancing, so there’s no need to wait for a room flip!
Maximum Capacity: 250
Venue Style: Mansion, Estate, Indoor, Outdoor
Catering: Preferred Caterers
Special Features: Wilder Park Formal Garden, Multiple Indoor Event Spaces, Historic Setting
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Ravisloe Country Club
Homewood, IL
With its Spanish Mission-style Clubhouse and European garden-inspired grounds, this venue is perfect for an enchanting, high-class wedding. A friendly, professional staff is ready to help you plan everything from start to finish. Exchanges vows outdoors with breathtaking vine-covered walls as a romantic backdrop, then head to a beautiful ballroom for a night of dinner and dancing. At the end of the night, head to La Banque Hotel – an 18-room hotel opened by the club that’s less than a mile away from the venue.
Maximum Capacity: 300
Venue Style: Mansion, Country Club, Indoor, Outdoor
Catering: On-site
Special Features: Golf Course, Spanish Mission-style Clubhouse, Enchanting Setting
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Want to see more wedding venues like these? Check out Mansion Venues near Chicago and Country Club Venues near Chicago.
