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About Big Tent Events
Based in St. Charles, Big Tent Events works with couples planning weddings throughout Chicago, Illinois. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Riverside Receptions and Conference Center and Herrington Banquets. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Wedding venues near Big Tent Events
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Riverside Receptions and Conference Center | 2.3 mi |
| Herrington Banquets | 2.3 mi |
| Herrington Inn & Spa | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Big Tent Events 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
- 3755 Swenson Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA
- Where
- St. Charles · 33 miles west of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Rentals
- In Chicago
- One of 251 wedding rentals we list · 6 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (630) 690-8500
- Website
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From Big Tent Events's website
“Tent & Party Rental in Chicago, Naperville, Evanston, Addison, Hinsdale, St. Charles, Lisle, Schaumburg, IL”bigtentevents.com
- Services they list
- Tables and chairs, Linens, Tents, Dance floors, Lighting, Delivery and setup
- Areas they mention
- Chicago, Naperville, Joliet, Schaumburg, Evanston, Plainfield
Read from bigtentevents.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Big Tent Events before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around St. Charles
- Nearest venue
- Riverside Receptions and Conference Center, 2.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 27 wedding venues
- Wedding Rentals nearby
- 6 within 3 mi, 19 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 12 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Geneva, Batavia, West Chicago
Distances are straight-line from Big Tent Events; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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