Greetings Jab113:
Congratulations (or best wishes) on the upcoming nuptials! From an
article at http://www.todayschicagowoman.com/readers/2002/January/places.htm
from "Today's Chicago Woman, I found a number of places suggested:
Lake Forest Academy
1500 West Kennedy Road,
Lake Forest, IL - 847.234.3210
"Lake Forest Academy is a perfect location for those who want an
elegant outdoor affair. The gorgeous gardens and picturesque pond lay
a spectacular backdrop. In one area of the grounds is a long garden
with a stone aisle that leads to a round, stone-surrounded ceremony
area. In another section is a picture-perfect view of a serene lake."
http://www.lfa.lfc.edu/
Café Brauer
2021 North Stockton - 312.335.5115
"Set in the middle of Lincoln Park overlooking a large pond, it’s also
a landmark building. The ceremony is on the large architectural wooden
floor, and the reception afterward can be held in the loggia
surrounded by trees"
More about Cafe Brauer is available at
http://metromix.com/top/1,1419,M-Metromix-Dining-weddingreceptionplace!PlaceDetail-7723,00.html
Chicago Historical Society
1601 North Clark Street - 312.642.5035
"If the weather’s nice, you can have a wedding outside the east end
overlooking Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan. Trees and flowers would
surround your ceremony."
More about the location at their site at http://www.chicagohs.org/
Cuneo Mansion
1350 North Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL
847.362.3042
"For outdoor weddings, try Cuneo Mansion, which is home to acres and
acres of gardens, and a pool. Large trees and French flowers can also
surround the ceremony."
More about that location at http://www.lake-online.com/cuneo/
Odyssey (the ship)
401 East Illinois Street, Suite 425
312.321.7600
"If you’re a sea lover, the top open deck of the Odyssey is perfect
for the ceremony. Guests and the bridal party may dress in yacht
attire and sip mimosas as the bride and groom tie the knot."
More about the location at
http://www.odysseycruises.com/chicago/group/index.html
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At another site, a message board at
http://www.partypop.com/forums/Weddings/m13798.htm, there were other
outdoor suggestions from members of the board in a response to a
question posted about outdoor wedding locations in Chicago:
Patrick Haley Mansion
The Patrick C. Haley Mansion
17 S. Center Street
Joliet, Il 60436
Phone (815) 726-6800
http://www.patrickhaleymansion.com/
Dan and Ada Rice Equestrian Center
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
(630) 933-7200
Headquarters Address: 3 S 580 Naperville Rd.,
Wheaton, IL 60187-8761
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5000,
Wheaton, IL 60189-5000
http://www.dupageforest.com/EDUCATION/danada.html
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You may also want to contact these offices for booking in Chicago
parks:
Chicago Park District
Ceremony and Reception Locations
541 N. Fairbanks
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 747-1303
http://www.chicagoweddingpages.com/advertiser_details1.asp?ai=987
Garden Weddings [indoor garden]
Ceremony and Reception Locations
4720 W. Armitage
Chicago, IL 60639
708-453-1998
http://www.chicagoweddingpages.com/advertiser_details1.asp?ai=464
and these for more choices:
Harold Washington Library
Ceremony and Reception Locations
400 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
312.747.4130
http://www.chicagoweddingpages.com/advertiser_details1.asp?ai=441
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
http://www.chicago-botanic.org/rental/FacilityRental.html
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
536 North Harlem Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
http://www.fpdcc.com/
Contact numbers http://www.fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id=3&file=abt_3b
I realize that some of my choices may not be in the Greater Chicago
area and I still wanted to include them for your consideration. There
is a lengthy indoor and outdoor list at
http://www.chicagoweddingpages.com/search_advertisers.asp?phase=2&category=74
where you may find other possibilities.
Should you need clarification of any of the links or information I
have provided, please request it and I will be happy to respond.
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