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About Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts
Based in Lake Forest, Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts works with couples planning weddings throughout Chicago, Illinois. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Glen Rowan House at Lake Forest College and Elawa Farm Foundation. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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How much does a wedding cake cost in Chicago?
Wedding cakes in Chicago usually price by the slice — commonly $4–$9 — so a 120-guest cake often lands between $500 and $1,000. Detailed sugar work and metallic finishes raise the number; many couples pair a smaller display cake with sheet cakes to serve everyone.
How does Lazo rank wedding cakes & desserts in Chicago?
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Wedding venues near Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Glen Rowan House at Lake Forest College | 0.6 mi |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | 2.1 mi |
| The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts to each venue listed on Lazo.
Chicago weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:01 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:24 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:47 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (9.0 mi from Chicago). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Chicago.
Getting to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 237 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Chicago; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 720 N Western Ave #1820, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
- Where
- Lake Forest · 28 miles northwest of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Cakes & Desserts
- In Chicago
- One of 209 wedding cakes & desserts we list
- Phone
- (847) 234-0023
- Website
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From Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts's website
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Around Lake Forest
- Nearest venue
- Glen Rowan House at Lake Forest College, 0.6 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 19 wedding venues
- Wedding Cakes & Desserts nearby
- 11 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 11 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Deerfield, Vernon Hills
Distances are straight-line from Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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