Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road • Glencoe • Illinois 60022
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This stunning 385-acre garden boasts 26 display gardens and four natural areas, all situated on nine islands conveniently located close to downtown Chicago. Photo opportunities are everywhere, thanks to a wealth of flower-bordered paths, treelined walkways, water features, quaint bridges and world-renowned horticultural displays.
- Romance is a key ingredient of outdoor venues like the English Walled Garden and fragrant Rose Terrace, both perfect for ceremonies, and the canopied McGinley Pavilion sits at water’s edge and overlooks Evening Island.
- Dine and dance in the grand Nichols Hall, with its dramatic two-story skylight, the Krehbiel Gallery, set off by a stone reflecting pool, or in one of the other glorious event halls. Catering is provided by Levy Restaurants, who offers a selection of wedding packages and is happy to customize your menu, too.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $2,000–30,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of day
- Time of year
- Space reserved
Includes complimentary parking for all guests. Valet parking is available at an additional charge.
Package Prices
- $295/person and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Package chosen
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $30,000–40,000/event
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Day of week
Package pricing is based on a minimum of 150 guests.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 22%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 275 | 275 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 350 | 350 |
| Reception | Seated | 230 | 230 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 275. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Available year-round, but use of specific venues varies according to season.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Garden
- Museum
- Non-Profit
- Historic / Landmark Building
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Lake
- Landscaped Grounds
- Panoramic
Real Weddings
Chicago Botanic Garden
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Alternate Info: Botanical Garden, Gardens, Glencoe Garden