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where is a great place to have wedding receptions in Chicago? to narrow down the location, we are thinking areas surrounding naperville,IL or down town chicago. We are planning to get married in July 2009. Plus,we dont have a budget yet but we prefer somewhere reasonable and nice. thanks

Where is a good location to have a outdoor wedding reception in Chicago/suburbs? Where is a good location to have a outdoor wedding reception in Chicago/suburbs?

Chicago area wedding reception locations? I am looking for a beautiful wedding reception location under $5,000 in the Chicago area and suburbs. My only other request is that it be all-inclusive (in other words, that it offers catering, etc.). Other than that, I'm open to ideas (indoors, outdoors, wherever!). Your suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Is there anywhere downtown Chicago to have a wedding reception that I can bring my own staff, liquor and food? I would like to have my wedding reception downtown Chicago, but I would like to bring my own catering company, staff and liquor. Is there a nice venue that will rent just the space and we can setup from there?

i want to rent a private furnished home with a pool for my wedding reception near chicago? i would like to rent a furnished private home with a pool for my wedding reception? I live in the northwest suburbs of chicago. cost of rental around $1500 LOL A question would be good! Does anyone know where I would go to find a place like this?

Wedding reception in Chicago that overlooks beach and skyline? And allows outside catering? We have a caterer decided on, and now we are looking for a location that overlooks North Ave beach and the Chicago skyline. Any ideas? Prices?

does anyone know good banquet halls for a wedding reception in chicago? We just got married and we are looking for this wedding to be memorable to us all. we have no budget but not that expensive either. we want something that says wow to everybody and us.

Small wedding reception in Chicago and Suburbs? Any nice steakhouses or Italian restaurants? My fiance and I are planning a possible wedding this late summer/early fall, and because of the economy and cost of living, the way to truly live is no longer enjoyable... So, we've reduced our plans and now want a wedding of about 40-50 people. Any suggestions? We've ruled Maggiano's out.. they're overpriced.. and if people want liqour they can buy their own.. Please help! Thanks in advance! :)

Any ideas for a relatively inexpensive wedding/reception site in Chicago? I've looked at the Lincoln Park Conservatory and a few other places, but I'm really overwhelmed with so many resources out there. I realize a wedding in Chicago probably shouldn't be in the same sentence as 'inexpensive', but there must me some frugal ways to get by! We want an outdoor ceremony and a fun and informal reception, and don't want to spend a ton of money. We'd rather spend a ton on the honeymoon;)

Downtown Chicago Wedding Reception Venue...? Hi..I'm looking for a wedding reception venue for about 200-250 people thats downtown Chicago. I don't have a problem with it being in a nice hotel. Hopefully it could have a view of Lake Michigan or Navy Pier...or be located on lakeshore drive...So if anyone has any recommendations I would appreciate it....Thank You!!!!

What is an elegant but cost-effective place to hold a wedding reception in Chicago (including burbs)?

How much would a DJ charge to do a wedding reception in Chicago?

I am looking for a nice hall to hst my wedding reception in chicago on the southside or nearby south suburbs? The hall could be either a banquet hall that provides everything(food etc...) or a banquet hall that I would have to provide my own caters, bartender, and dj. Thank you!!!

Does anyone need an affordable but elegant place for their Chicago Wedding Reception? Hi, this is going to sound weird but if anyone is in need of a nice place for thier reception please let me know. I found a really great place for 200 people for around $5k (which I found out is almost unheard of in Chicago). Basically, I booked the place for August 2, 2008 but now my wedding plans have changed. If you haven't found a place yet this would be great for you. I need to find someone to transfer it to for a future date. Let me know if your interested. Its the Serbian Socail Center in Lansing. Its right off of 185th & Stony Island. Easy to get to. The room is gorgeous. for more info or other questions you can email me at walc_net2@yahoo.com

does anyone have any suggestions for great wedding reception venues in chicago/chicagoland area? we are looking for a reception venue that is not a reception hall or the usual golf club or hotel. we are looking for something unique that is in chicago or the western suburbs. any suggestions are appreciated! thanks so much!

Where do I take a crowd of 30+ between an 11am wedding in Lincoln Park (Chicago)and a 3pm reception in Wrigley? Help, I have a large group of family that needs to kill 3 hours between a wedding and reception on the near north side of Chicago. We have 30 somethings, many kids/toddlers, seniors 80+. Some in from out-of-town, some in from suburbs. Where can the kids run and the seniors sit and the 30 something drink? Or any one of the three?

where can i find elegant chairs for my wedding reception in chicago? i'm having trouble finding chairs for my wedding reception. im having a king and queen type theme so i really want the chairs to stand out. i know that chairs should be the least of my worries but what i really liked where the chairs from mariah carey's touch my body video. i wasn't even looking for chairs at the time it just kinda happened and i really liked those. does anyone know where i can find replicas of those, something similar to that, or maybe something a little bit bigger

Does anyone know of any reasonably priced places to have our wedding and reception in Chicago? We're having a small wedding (about 65 people) and some of the places I've looked at have 100 guest minimum. Also, neither of us are religious, so a church wedding would mean nothing to us.

Any suggestions on a wedding reception location in Chicago's north suburbs? More specifically, I am looking for a reception hall around the Village of Glenview (within a 15-20 minute drive of there would be acceptable). We are at the very preliminary stages of looking, so the more names and reviews you throw my way the better. Thanks!

Are there any affordable wedding reception locations in Chicago? I'm looking to spend under $80 a plate including open bar. I can't find anything in the general chicagoland area. If you have any advice please let me know!

Can anyone name a really nice and affordable place for a wedding reception in Chicago or suburbs?

Chicago Wedding Reception Halls? Are there any halls in Chicago or the surrounding area that one could rent without using their waiters and catering services? We are looking to have a buffet style reception and use an outside caterer. Thanks

I want a wedding at Chicago's Promontory Pt or South Shore Cultural Center.What happens if it runs past 11? A lot of the Chicago city venues seem great and cheap for a wedding & reception (eg. Promontory Point, South Shore Cultural Center, Garfield Conservatorium), but at each, the event must end at 11. What happens if we end at 11 but don't finish cleaning up until 12 or so?

Chicago wedding ceremony & reception sites? I am looking for a elegant but inexpensive place to have a wedding ceremony in Chicagoland. I live in the west burbs, and am having a difficult time. If anyone has any GOOD places in mind, please let me know!

Want a Chicago Navy Pier themed wedding reception? Looking for a cake topper with chicago skyline or Navy Pier Ferris Wheel, anyone know of stores that carry such items?

I need a clean, inexpensive COMEDIAN or MAGICIAN for my wedding reception in Chicago Milwaukee area? We are having a lunch wedding reception at a local museum in Kenosha, WI which is located between Milwaukee and Chicago, on Sat. Sept. 9th, 2006. We have a group of 80 guests who wont dance, and we wont have a band or a DJ. However, we would still like to present entertainment for the afternoon. We are looking for a COMEDIAN or a MAGICIAN of sort to entertain at our wedding reception for $500 or less. Entertainment needs to be relatively clean and family friendly, but mainly to entertain the adults. Any referals?

chicago wedding? Looking for a nice place in Chicago or South Suburb to have a reception. A banquet hall is fine but I really need a place where I can bring in catered food. I am trying to cut cost on my reception. I am looking for southside of chicago or south suburbs my church is on the southside where I am having my wedding, so I am looking for a place where my out of town guest won't have to travel far

What's the average cost for a premium bar for a wedding reception in Chicago? ? 50 guests, 3 hrs.

Looking for nice banquet halls to hold a wedding reception in or near Chicago, IL? I would like to have my wedding reception outdoors, but will look into inside banquet halls

Any ideas for a wedding reception site in/near downtown Chicago that's both unique and CHEAP? I know its a tall order, but any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

Anybody been to the Milk pail around Chicago for a wedding or banquet? I am going to DJ a wedding reception there for a friend, just wondering about size and food.

Wedding Reception in Chicago? Has anyone ever used the Parkway Ballroom (4455 S MLK Dr Chicago) or Michelle's Ballroom (California and Belmont) for a wedding reception or any type of party? I am going to view each of them tomorrow and wanted sometype of review of them.

What are good places to have a wedding reception in the Western suburbs of Chicago? I'm looking for a place where I can hold the ceremony as well. I have already investigated the Rialto Square Theatre and the Patrick Henly Mansion.

What is the average cost to rent out a Chicago Park District's recreational center for a wedding reception? I'm getting married , summer 2009 in Chicago. I'm thinking about getting married in the park, and trying to find something reasonable.

Vegas Marriage or Chicago Wedding? My fiancee and I are at odds as to where to get married: He wanted to do Vegas and I wanted to have somewhat of a traditional wedding in Chicago. He's the only son and the youngest child of his family (he has two sisters) and I'm the oldest of eight (seven surviving) and the first to get married. My family lives in Arkansas and are willing to drive to Chicago, but my mother is afraid to fly and the drive to Vegas from Arkansas will be tiring. At any rate, option one was to get married in Vegas and have a nice reception in Chicago or have the wedding and reception in Chicago. What would you do? My mother is a hemodialysis patient, so if we were to have a wedding we would have to schedule around her dialysis. It's not that she wouldn't make the trip!

what are some wedding reception sites in Chicago that are not ballroom?

Good place for a wedding/reception in Chicago? We want to find one place in the city (not a church) to have our wedding and the reception. We'd rather not do a hotel, if possible. We looked into Cafe Brauer but it looks a little out of our price range. Thoughts?

Are you familiar with the "dollar dance" at Filipino wedding receptions? I've seen it once when I attended a wedding in Chicago (groom is Pinoy; the bride is Amer.-German). As the newlyweds danced, the guests pinned money to their clothes. wow! lots of money collected. I've heard it's also being practised in some provinces in the Philippines. Your thoughts, please.

How much does a wedding reception cost at a hotel in the chicago loop per person?

Small wedding in Chicago or Chicago area or Northwest Indiana? We want to have a very small intimate wedding 20-40 people. All candlelit somewhere in Chicago, the suburbs or Northwest Indiana. I thought maybe at the forest perserve or old small church. Do you know any locations?? I'm not into the hotel wedding or receptions. THANK YOU

Have you ever been to a wedding reception at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago? If so, was it nice there-tell me about your experience. We´re going to a reception there next month.

a unique wedding reception site chicago Il & suburbs? my daughter is getting married next year and wants to have a cocktail reception somewhere really different. it's in september, so we cannot count on the weather to do an outdoor one. she also plans on having the ceremony at the same place. anyone know of something unique and different that isn't outrageously expensive? we would prefer north, northwest, west suburbs of chicago, but chicago would be fine too. thank you.

Planning a morning wedding/brunch reception at Chicago O'Hare Marroitt. Places for an evening after-party? We have lots of out-of-town guests staying at the Marriott. Our wedding starts at 10:00 and the brunch reception will be from 11:00-2:00. We'd like to host an informal get-together later that evening for all of our out-of-town friends and family. Any suggestions for a place where about 75 people could hang out, kick back, eat, drink and enjoy?

Trying to do a wedding reception outdoors in the Chicago land area.? We have100 guests and want it to physically be outside maybe even at a forest preserve under a pavilion. We are under an extremely low budget, flying from Georgia in the military. also will be alcohol. Can anyone give us more info!

Wedding venues in Chicago? I'm trying to find small restaurants around chicago that will do small wedding receptions? Any suggestions? I'm on an extra tight budget.

I am looking for a good site for a wedding cocktail reception in the Chicago area. Any suggestions? Our reception would be for about 100-120 people during the fall in 2008. We would like to have a dance floor, open bar, and plenty of seating.

wedding reception in west chicago? My fiance and I are getting married in August at his grandparent's house (which is in west chicago/carol stream/winfield area). We don't want the reception at their house so we need to find a place to have it somewhere close by (my family is traveling and I don't want them to drive all over). Any ideas? We're on a very tight budget but I know this can work! :)

Where would be a good place to hold a reasonably priced wedding and reception in the City of Chicago? I'm getting married next year and I'm trying not to go broke or get into debt putting together my wedding. The wedding guest list is under 150 people.

Has anyone been to the Chicago club for a wedding reception? was it good? do you recommend this venue?

Does anyone know of affordable outdoor wedding reception sites in or near Chicago, IL?

Need a place to have a wedding reception of 30-40 people in the Chicago area that is special, and affordable? HELP, HELP, HELP Someting for evening showing the syline, or city lights, would be wonderful, And a dinner. HELP, need Specific ideas! thank you VERY much!!!

For chicago IL area only. Does anyone have a suggestion for a wedding reception area? None of the dont have one or the back yard. I am actually looking for a building. Thanks for your help.

Cost-effective, yet nice wedding reception sites in the N/NW suburbs of Chicago? Obviously we want a beautiful wedding, but dont want to spend outrageous amounts of money. We are looking to have the ceremony and reception at the same site preferably. Looking for advice...

Does anyone know how much a church on the NWside of Chicago charge to have wedding ceremonies? I would like to have a ceremony indoors anywhere that is pretty, but just not too expensive in the city. I know I could have the wedding at my reception facility, but I'd prefer not to.

Looking for a chic & modern banquet hall for a wedding ceremony & reception in Chicago & the nearby suburbs? Every banquet hall seems to have the same overly draped layout. I am looking for a nice chic place that doesn't have pounds and pounds of cloth hanging all over on the walls and chairs. Looking for a place with a cleaner look preferably no carpet. If anyone has any links please post them. It should be a banquet hall or restaurants. While odd places like museums and art galleries fit the look they can get too expensive having to go to outside vendors for food.Any suggestions are appreciated. Okay...thanks for the links. Those places are fabulous but they are too pricey. I was hoping to find a banquet hall where the food is prepared on site so it comes out less than having to bring it in for the other places. I'm fine with the burbs too. I know the city is very expensive. Anything within $4000-5000 including food in the price.

where can i find a cheap wedding hall/reception in south suburbs of chicago, il?

Reception Sites and Great caterers for a wedding in Richmond, VA? I am originally from Chicago and my fiance and I are getting married in Richmond. We are trying to have a very chic and modern wedding and want to bring the style of Chicago to our Wedding Reception. Do you know any great reception sites and any great caterers that will add to our chic and modern wedding? Thanks!

Any suggestions for the Chicago burbs wedding? I live in the western Chicago burbs (Dupage Co.) and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions/personal experience in the area. Any places that seemed extremely rude or just bad all around. What about great places (reception, stores, whatever). How much did your wedding cost you (and how long ago was it)? Any recommendations would help greatly. Also, thanks, but I know about theknot.com I heard of a butterfly garden somewhere near the city. Anyone know anything about that?

I would like to have a wedding reception at promontory point. Which accepted caterer is cheapest.? I am considering promontory point for a wedding reception. We must use one of the chicago park district preselected catering services. Which is cheapest in price (but not horrible otherwise). thanks