Events at Independence Grove 16400 West Buckley Road • Libertyville • Illinois 60048
Events at Independence Grove
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- With nearly 1,100 acres of lush nature preserve surrounding sleek, stylish event spaces, this secluded venue feels worlds away from city life…yet it’s less than an hour from downtown Chicago.
- Host your outdoor ceremony in a pretty brick courtyard surrounded by bountiful flora of the Native Garden, on the beach of the pristine lake, or in the impressive, open-air Millenia Plaza.
- Other favorite venues include the rustic-chic Audubon Hall, with its accents of cedar, stone, and glass, and the open-sided North Bay Pavilion, which flows beautifully when paired with ceremonies held near the water.
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Prices: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,050–2,100/event
Weekdays | $1,050
Friday evening | $1,250–1,550
Saturday or Sunday day | $1,150
Saturday evening | $1,450–2,150
Sunday evening | $1,150–1,450Rental fees include use of the reception space for 5 hours (daytime events) or 6 hours (evening events), full setup & breakdown, tables, chairs, china, glassware, silverware, staging and a dance floor. Linens are available for an additional fee.
Ceremony Fee
- $375–795/event
Audubon Hall: $375 reset fee
North Patio: $375 reset fee + $3.75/person chair rental
Native Garden: $795 fee + $3.75/person chair rentalCeremony-only rentals are available; inquire for details.
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $4,000–20,000/event
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of day
- Time of year
Meals (when priced separately)
- $44–86/person
Full bar packages may be discounted by up to 30%, depending on the day of the week, time of year, and guest count.
Additional Info
Service charge ranges 20–24% depending on the number of guests.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 275 | 300 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 275 | 300 |
| Reception | Seated | 275 | 300 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 275. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings, other structures, and natural settings available at this venue:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Garden
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Beach / Ocean
- Lake
- Beach Wedding Ceremony
- Park
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Garden
- Lagoon / Pond
- Lake
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Park
- Waterfall
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