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About Occasions Gifts
Based in Vernon Hills, Occasions Gifts works with couples planning weddings throughout Chicago, Illinois. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Loyola at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens and The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding stationer in Chicago
How much do wedding invitations cost in Chicago?
Couples typically spend $400–$1,500 on invitation suites, driven by printing method — digital printing at the lower end, letterpress and foil above it. Order 10–15% extra for keepsakes and mistakes, and start 4–5 months before the wedding.
How does Lazo rank invitations & stationery in Chicago?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Occasions Gifts
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Loyola at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens | 0.5 mi |
| The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy | 3.0 mi |
| The Birchstone Venue | 3.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Occasions Gifts 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
- Hawthorn Mall, 313 Hawthorn Ctr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, USA
- Where
- Vernon Hills · 30 miles northwest of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Invitations & Stationery
- In Chicago
- One of 143 invitations & stationery we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (847) 918-0608
- Website
- Visit site
From Occasions Gifts's website
“Visit us at the Occasions Gifts location in Vernon Hills, IL. We offer greeting cards, christmas ornaments, gift wrap, home décor and more!”stores.hallmark.com
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Around Vernon Hills
- Nearest venue
- Loyola at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, 0.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 24 wedding venues
- Invitations & Stationery nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 13 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 18 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Mundelein, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire
Distances are straight-line from Occasions Gifts; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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