Wedding Venues in Chicago
Ranked by verified reputation — never by who paid. Verified vendors first; reviews from couples who booked move the rest.
Typical cost: $3,000-$15,000+ · Read the wedding venue cost guide →
Across the US, wedding venues that publish a price start at $1,250–$5,000 (638 vendors)
Planning a wedding in Chicago
Weddings span downtown lofts and lakefront spaces, the North Shore from Evanston to Lake Forest, and the western and northwest suburbs from Naperville to Barrington.
Lazo lists 326 wedding venues across 138 towns in the area; the short list below spreads across the metro so you can compare settings before you tour.
May to October. Outdoor season runs roughly May to October; winters are long and cold, which makes off-season dates easier to book and indoor venues the default.
Book a wedding venue 12-18 months out for a peak-season Saturday. Booking order for every vendor →
$3,000-$15,000+ nationally. Lazo doesn’t hold verified Chicago prices yet, so ask each vendor for packages. Cost guide →
From the county clerk: $60, a 1-day waiting period, valid for 60 days; no witnesses are needed. Details →
Chicago (69), Joliet (17), Naperville (10), Orland Park (8), Aurora (7), Frankfort (5), Evanston (5), Plainfield (5).
| Month (15th) | Golden hour from | Sunset | Dark by | Ceremony for sunset portraits |
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| May | 7:23 PM | 8:03 PM | 8:35 PM | ~5:18 PM |
| June | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM | 9:01 PM | ~5:42 PM |
| July | 7:42 PM | 8:24 PM | 8:57 PM | ~5:39 PM |
| August | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM | 8:20 PM | ~5:05 PM |
| September | 6:23 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:28 PM | ~4:15 PM |
| October | 5:31 PM | 6:09 PM | 6:37 PM | ~3:24 PM |
Computed for central Chicago with the NOAA solar equations. Golden hour starts when the sun is 6° above the horizon; the ceremony time leaves about 2¾ hours for the ceremony, family photos and cocktail hour before sunset.
Lazo’s picks: wedding venues in Chicago
12 picks · read 2026-10-12We read the website of every Chicago wedding venue listed on Lazo (297 listings, 241 sites reachable) and set aside the ones that are not really in the wedding business: officiants, bridal-suite lodging, a park district's general page, and venue sites whose text was only a menu or guest directions. What is left is a shortlist of vendors who say clearly what they do, show their work, and tell you how they work. Verified Lazo vendors come first. Nobody paid to be here, and this is not a ranking: Lazo ranks only on reviews from couples who booked.
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Family owned since 2005, Astoria Banquets in Buffalo Grove sells all-inclusive packages that it prices at $48 to $100 per person, with in-house catering, the on-site ceremony and decor in the number. The site makes a point of clear, predictable pricing so you know the cost before you tour.
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A working thoroughbred horse farm that has been part of Oswego since 1961, run by Pete and Laurie. Receptions happen in a heated and air-conditioned tent for up to 300, you bring your own vendors, and ceremony chair setup, a breakdown crew and a bridal suite are included.
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Opened in 2022 on the Fox River in Batavia by Shuki Moran, an event planner with over 25 years in the business. The 5,000-square-foot reception room seats up to 300, there are two wedding party suites, and the venue's own planning staff can be hired for day-of coordination.
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Two Lake County venues under an owner of 30-plus years: Parkway by the Lake in Ingleside, on Long Lake with a canopied outdoor ceremony area, and the newer Parkway Banquets Salon in Round Lake for up to 400. One event at a time, no facility fee, and a printed intimate wedding package at $4,795.
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A 1920s dairy farm in Huntley that the Lincoln family turned into a barn wedding venue in 2017, six miles north of I-90 on Route 47. Open April through November with heating and air conditioning, and the pricing pamphlet is a download rather than a phone call.
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Family owned by Kevin and Alisa with Alisa's parents Jerry and Julie, The Bridge Lemont is 7,000 square feet of wood ceilings, exposed brick and ironwork in downtown Lemont, with a courtyard for outdoor ceremonies and a reception room for up to 250. The site promises straightforward pricing with no hidden fees.
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The Fabbri family has owned and run the Abbington in Glen Ellyn since 2002, a lineage that goes back to Louis Fabbri's Mar Lac House in Oak Park in 1969. Ballrooms take 100 to 1,300 guests, with in-house catering, cakes and planners, and parking for more than 400 cars.
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A former Masonic lodge in the Logan Square Historic District, restored by Cera Stan with the final phase finished in 2018. The Grand Ballroom seats 300 for dinner or 450 for cocktails, with a lower ballroom, marble lobby and front garden, and the venue says plainly that couples of every gender, faith and background are welcome.
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The former Rice family estate inside the Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton, once the home farm of a Kentucky Derby winner. Several garden ceremony sites, including a Formal Garden for up to 250, pair with a renovated climate-controlled Atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows.
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A restored 1930s barn on an acre of wildflowers beside Aux Sable Creek in Minooka, veteran and family owned. The all-inclusive experience adds concierge planning, decor setup and teardown and a private bridal suite, and the venue describes itself as fully guided so you are not managing the day.
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An estate in Oak Park's Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District with 2.2 acres of grounds, a greenhouse and a woodland walk, nine miles west of downtown. Rental rates are printed on the site, from $2,900 for a weekday or Sunday evening to $4,200 for a peak-season Saturday evening, and you bring in a caterer from its list.
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The top floors of an 1890s department store building in downtown Elgin, opened as a venue in late 2019, with exposed brick, maple floors and tin ceilings across 19,500 square feet. Two event spaces, overnight loft suites and all-inclusive packages that bundle catering, bar and decor.
- Does the venue end at a set time, and what does an extra hour cost? City venues and suburban banquet halls differ on curfews.
- If the date is November to March, where does the ceremony go when the lawn is under snow, and is the indoor option the same price?
- What is in the package and what is a line item: ceremony fee, coordinator, linens, cake cutting, parking?
Lazo lists 326 wedding venues serving Chicago, Illinois, from Joliet, Naperville to Orland Park. Verified couple reviews decide the order — never ad spend. Until reviews arrive, vendors who have claimed and verified their profile come first, then everyone else by name.
No sponsored results. This is every wedding venue we list in Chicago — verified vendors first, then by name. Nobody can pay to move up.
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123 On ThirdNEW TO LAZO
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223 Main, A Premier Event VenueNEW TO LAZO
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Abbington Distinctive BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Acquaviva Winery & Ristorante & Wedding VenueNEW TO LAZO
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Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Alpine Banquet HouseNEW TO LAZO
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Alpine BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Alpine Country ClubNEW TO LAZO
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Amazing SpaceNEW TO LAZO
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Ambiance BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Amron HallNEW TO LAZO
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Arranmore Farm + Polo ClubNEW TO LAZO
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Artifact EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Ashbury's At Boughton RidgeNEW TO LAZO
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Ashley FarmNEW TO LAZO
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Ashton PlaceNEW TO LAZO
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Ashyana Banquets - Events and CateringNEW TO LAZO
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Ateres AyalaNEW TO LAZO
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Atlantis BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Audubon HallNEW TO LAZO
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Avante Banquets - Fox River Grove, ILNEW TO LAZO
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Ave 25 TwelveNEW TO LAZO
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Barber & Oberwortmann Horticultural CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Barrington's White HouseNEW TO LAZO
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Beau ChateauNEW TO LAZO
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Bella LunaNEW TO LAZO
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Belle Salle BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Belvedere ChateauNEW TO LAZO
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Belvedere Events & CateringNEW TO LAZO
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Bettendorf CastleNEW TO LAZO
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Bird Haven Greenhouse & ConservatoryNEW TO LAZO
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Bluestem Farm & EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Bobak's Signature EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Boulder Ridge Country ClubNEW TO LAZO
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Boulder Ridge Country Club Weddings & EventsNEW TO LAZO
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BrighterDaze FarmNEW TO LAZO
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Brittane's Event CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Brothers' FieldNEW TO LAZO
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Builders BLDGNEW TO LAZO
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Cantigny ParkNEW TO LAZO
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Canvas VenueNEW TO LAZO
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Carlisle BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Catalyst RanchNEW TO LAZO
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CD&MENEW TO LAZO
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Cedar Fox Weddings and EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Century Memorial ChapelNEW TO LAZO
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Chateau Del MarNEW TO LAZO
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Chateau RitzNEW TO LAZO
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Cherlynne's Chateau INCNEW TO LAZO
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Chez Event VenueNEW TO LAZO
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Chez Wedding VenueNEW TO LAZO
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Chicago Gaelic ParkNEW TO LAZO
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Chicago Illuminating CompanyNEW TO LAZO
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City Hall EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Colvin HouseNEW TO LAZO
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Company 251NEW TO LAZO
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Concorde BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Cotillion BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Country Coach HouseNEW TO LAZO
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Courthouse SquareNEW TO LAZO
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Courtyard BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Crystal Creek Farm VenueNEW TO LAZO
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Crystal Grand BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Crystal Sky BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Crystal Tree Golf and Country ClubNEW TO LAZO
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Danada HouseNEW TO LAZO
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Delairs Country Road FarmsNEW TO LAZO
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DiNolfo's BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Dream Palace Banquet HallNEW TO LAZO
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Echelon Experience IncNEW TO LAZO
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Effortless EventsNEW TO LAZO
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ELANE LUXURIOUS EVENTS & VENUESNEW TO LAZO
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Elawa Farm FoundationNEW TO LAZO
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Elements at Water StreetNEW TO LAZO
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Elements by The OdysseyNEW TO LAZO
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Elizabeth F Cheney MansionNEW TO LAZO
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Emerald AcresNEW TO LAZO
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Facen4Ward Venues LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Farmington LakeNEW TO LAZO
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Fetti Celebrations Event VenueNEW TO LAZO
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Firefly PavilionNEW TO LAZO
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Firehouse ChicagoNEW TO LAZO
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Fishermen's InnNEW TO LAZO
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Forever Incredible CeremoniesNEW TO LAZO
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Fountain Blue Banquets & Conference CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Four Rivers Environmental Education CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Fragrance GardenNEW TO LAZO
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Frankfort Township Event CentreNEW TO LAZO
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Friar's Cove Lodge IncNEW TO LAZO
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Friendship Park ConservatoryNEW TO LAZO
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Galaxy Banquets ChicagoNEW TO LAZO
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Galleria MarchettiNEW TO LAZO
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Gallery 611 Event Venue & Party RoomsNEW TO LAZO
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Garden Terrace at the PavilionNEW TO LAZO
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Gardens of WoodstockNEW TO LAZO
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GatherNEW TO LAZO
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Glen Flora Country ClubNEW TO LAZO
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Glen Rowan House at Lake Forest CollegeNEW TO LAZO
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Greenbelt Cultural CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Greenhouse LoftNEW TO LAZO
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Halim Museum EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Harry Caray's Banquets & EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Heritage Prairie FarmNEW TO LAZO
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Herrington BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Herrington Inn & SpaNEW TO LAZO
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Hickory Hall Crystal LakeNEW TO LAZO
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Highland Park Community HouseNEW TO LAZO
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Hoosier Grove BarnNEW TO LAZO
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Horticultural HallNEW TO LAZO
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Hotel BakerNEW TO LAZO
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House on a HillNEW TO LAZO
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Hurley GardensNEW TO LAZO
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Ignite Glass StudiosNEW TO LAZO
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Infinity VenueNEW TO LAZO
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Infinity Venue ZionNEW TO LAZO
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Jacob Henry MansionNEW TO LAZO
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Jamog BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Jennifer's Garden Banquet and Convention CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Kasey's Banquet Hall, Restaurant & LoungeNEW TO LAZO
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Katherine Legge Memorial LodgeNEW TO LAZO
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Kenilworth Assembly HallNEW TO LAZO
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La Bella EventsNEW TO LAZO
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LACUNA by Catalyst SuitesNEW TO LAZO
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Lakehurst BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Lakes at LaceyNEW TO LAZO
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Lakeview RoomsNEW TO LAZO
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LaRocque FarmsNEW TO LAZO
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Le LoftNEW TO LAZO
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Lehmann MansionNEW TO LAZO
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Let’s Make Memories Venue, LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Leveled Up Event Venue & DesignNEW TO LAZO
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Levy CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Lido Banquets & EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Lincoln FarmsteadNEW TO LAZO
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Lincoln Inn BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Live BashNEW TO LAZO
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LM Studio ChicagoNEW TO LAZO
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Loft 21NEW TO LAZO
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Loft LuciaNEW TO LAZO
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Loft on LakeNEW TO LAZO
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Loft28WestNEW TO LAZO
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Loft606NEW TO LAZO
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Lords Park PavilionNEW TO LAZO
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Loyola at Cuneo Mansion and GardensNEW TO LAZO
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Mae DistrictNEW TO LAZO
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Magnolia's Weddings and EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Mansard Room IncNEW TO LAZO
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Manzo's Banquets & CateringNEW TO LAZO
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Mayslake Peabody EstateNEW TO LAZO
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McGinley PavilionNEW TO LAZO
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McHenry Golf ClubNEW TO LAZO
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Medinah BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Meridian Banquet & Conference CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Metropolis BallroomNEW TO LAZO
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Midwest Club GatehouseNEW TO LAZO
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Millennium Hall EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Mission Hills Banquets & EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Monty's Elegant BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Moretti's Unique EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Morgan MFGNEW TO LAZO
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Morgan's on FultonNEW TO LAZO
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My Celebration Party RoomNEW TO LAZO
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Naper SettlementNEW TO LAZO
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Naperville Country ClubNEW TO LAZO
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Niko's Banquet HallNEW TO LAZO
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Nippersink on the LakeNEW TO LAZO
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NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Northfork Farm WeddingsNEW TO LAZO
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Oak Park ConservatoryNEW TO LAZO
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Ohio BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Old Towne HallNEW TO LAZO
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Olive Palace BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Opulence GalleryNEW TO LAZO
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Opulence Gallery Orland ParkNEW TO LAZO
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Orchid & Olive EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Orland ChateauNEW TO LAZO
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Ovation ChicagoNEW TO LAZO
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PALMHOUSENEW TO LAZO
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Paradise BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Paramount's Meyer BallroomNEW TO LAZO
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Parkway BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Passage Banquets & EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Pathways ArboretumNEW TO LAZO
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Pilsen Secret GardenNEW TO LAZO
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Posh Banquets & Event CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Providence VineyardNEW TO LAZO
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Public LandingNEW TO LAZO
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Rancho Los GuzmanNEW TO LAZO
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Ravenswood Event CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Ravenswood LoftNEW TO LAZO
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Ravisloe Weddings & EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Red Rose Banquets - RoselleNEW TO LAZO
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RemiNEW TO LAZO
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Renaissance CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Revelry 675NEW TO LAZO
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River Room at Burning Bush BreweryNEW TO LAZO
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Riverside Receptions and Conference CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Rockstars GarageNEW TO LAZO
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Rockwell on the RiverNEW TO LAZO
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Room 1520NEW TO LAZO
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Rosewood FarmNEW TO LAZO
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Royalty West BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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RPM EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Sable Creek HomesteadNEW TO LAZO
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Sai BanquetNEW TO LAZO
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Salon 61 Private EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Salvatore's Wedding and Event VenueNEW TO LAZO
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Sanctuary EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Sanfilippo EstateNEW TO LAZO
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Sarabande ChicagoNEW TO LAZO
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Seven Bridges Golf ClubNEW TO LAZO
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Seven Star VenueNEW TO LAZO
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Signature Barn Banquet HallNEW TO LAZO
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Signature Celebrations by AliciaNEW TO LAZO
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Silver Lake Country ClubNEW TO LAZO
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SixtyFour - Reserve RoomNEW TO LAZO
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Sky BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Skyline LoftNEW TO LAZO
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Society 57NEW TO LAZO
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Soiree Event SpaceNEW TO LAZO
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Southern Charm Venues, Inc.NEW TO LAZO
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Stan MansionNEW TO LAZO
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Stardust Banquet HallNEW TO LAZO
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Suite OneNEW TO LAZO
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Thatcher Woods PavilionNEW TO LAZO
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The ArboryNEW TO LAZO
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The Armour House at Lake Forest AcademyNEW TO LAZO
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The Atrium: "A Special Events Venue"NEW TO LAZO
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The Banks Bridal Suites & LodgingNEW TO LAZO
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The Barn & VineyardNEW TO LAZO
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The Barn At CottonwoodNEW TO LAZO
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The Barn at Timber PointeNEW TO LAZO
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The Barn on North Wedding Venue & Event SpaceNEW TO LAZO
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The Birchstone VenueNEW TO LAZO
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The Boundary BallroomNEW TO LAZO
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The Bradford Barn - Olympia FieldsNEW TO LAZO
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The Bridge LemontNEW TO LAZO
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The BRIX on the FoxNEW TO LAZO
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The Carter Chicago ~ Event Space & Wedding VenueNEW TO LAZO
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The Copper Oak Event SpaceNEW TO LAZO
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The CrawfordNEW TO LAZO
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The Crystal Ballroom & LoungeNEW TO LAZO
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The Crystal RoomNEW TO LAZO
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The DalcyNEW TO LAZO
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The Derby HouseNEW TO LAZO
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The DistrictNEW TO LAZO
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The ElleryNEW TO LAZO
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The EmpressNEW TO LAZO
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The FarmhouseNEW TO LAZO
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The Fulton WestNEW TO LAZO
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The GeraghtyNEW TO LAZO
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The Grand BallroomNEW TO LAZO
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The Grove Redfield EstateNEW TO LAZO
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The HaightNEW TO LAZO
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The Haley MansionNEW TO LAZO
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The Highland LoftNEW TO LAZO
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The Hive On HubbardNEW TO LAZO
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The Homestead 1854NEW TO LAZO
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The IndustriaNEW TO LAZO
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The Ivy HouseNEW TO LAZO
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The Ivy Room At Tree StudiosNEW TO LAZO
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The JoineryNEW TO LAZO
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The KC HallNEW TO LAZO
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The LibraryNEW TO LAZO
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The Lighthouse RoomNEW TO LAZO
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The Loft at EtherealNEW TO LAZO
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The Loft of Elements PreservedNEW TO LAZO
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The Long Hall ChicagoNEW TO LAZO
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The Lytle AuditoriumNEW TO LAZO
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The Lytle HouseNEW TO LAZO
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The MetropolitanNEW TO LAZO
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The Milk PailNEW TO LAZO
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The Monte Bello EstateNEW TO LAZO
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The Moraine EventsNEW TO LAZO
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The MurphyNEW TO LAZO
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The Oak Brook ManorNEW TO LAZO
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The Odyssey VenueNEW TO LAZO
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The Old Post OfficeNEW TO LAZO
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The Penthouse Hyde ParkNEW TO LAZO
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The Reserve at Black OakNEW TO LAZO
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The Riviera BallroomNEW TO LAZO
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The RookeryNEW TO LAZO
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The Shandelier RoomNEW TO LAZO
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The Shores of Turtle CreekNEW TO LAZO
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The Sinclair Chicago Event VenueNEW TO LAZO
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The Social Loft Event & Venue SpaceNEW TO LAZO
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The Stonegate Banquet & Conference CentreNEW TO LAZO
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The Trout Valley LodgeNEW TO LAZO
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The Venue at GoebbertsNEW TO LAZO
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The Venue at Millburn StablesNEW TO LAZO
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The Village ClubNEW TO LAZO
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The VineyardNEW TO LAZO
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The WellsleyNEW TO LAZO
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The Westin Chicago River NorthNEW TO LAZO
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The Wilds at Red OakNEW TO LAZO
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The Woman's Club of EvanstonNEW TO LAZO
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Thornton Distilling Co.NEW TO LAZO
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Trigger ChicagoNEW TO LAZO
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Tuscany Falls BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Twenty Six ChicagoNEW TO LAZO
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Two Brothers RoundhouseNEW TO LAZO
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University Club of ChicagoNEW TO LAZO
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Vehe BarnNEW TO LAZO
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Venue 5126NEW TO LAZO
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Venue Logic | Weddings | Corporate EventsNEW TO LAZO
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Venue NapervilleNEW TO LAZO
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Venue Ninety-EightNEW TO LAZO
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Venue SIX10NEW TO LAZO
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Venue WestNEW TO LAZO
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Venuti’s Banquet Hall & Italian RestaurantNEW TO LAZO
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Victoria in the ParkNEW TO LAZO
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Victorian BallroomNEW TO LAZO
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WaldenNEW TO LAZO
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Wandering Tree EstateNEW TO LAZO
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Warehouse:109NEW TO LAZO
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Waterford Banquet & Conference CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Whispering WoodsNEW TO LAZO
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Wicker Park Social CenterNEW TO LAZO
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Wild Onion Brewery & BanquetsNEW TO LAZO
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Wilder MansionNEW TO LAZO
Wedding Venues in Chicago: questions couples ask
When is wedding season in Chicago?
Peak season in Chicago runs May to October. Outdoor season runs roughly May to October; winters are long and cold, which makes off-season dates easier to book and indoor venues the default.
How far ahead should we book a wedding venue in Chicago?
Plan on 12-18 months out for a peak-season Saturday. A wedding venue can only take one wedding a day, so popular dates go first.
How much does a wedding venue cost in Chicago?
Most couples spend $3,000-$15,000+. Lazo does not yet hold verified booking prices for Chicago, so treat this as a national range and ask each wedding venue for their packages.
What time is sunset for an August wedding in Chicago?
Around 7:50 PM on August 15, with golden hour from about 7:12 PM. For portraits in that light, a ceremony near 5:05 PM works.
How do we get a marriage license in Illinois?
Apply with the county clerk. The fee is $60 and there is a 1-day waiting period. The license is valid for 60 days, and no witnesses are needed.
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