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Unique Venues

Scott'sgirl0721Scott'sgirl0721 member
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Hey knotties -- I haven't been on here since my 07 wedding but now i'm helping my brother and sister in law plan their Aug 2011 Chicago wedding. I got married in Michigan so I have no reference point, even though I now live in the western burbs.

Does anybody have recommendations for any unique venues for about 100 people? I think they are looking for something other than a traditional banquet hall.

TIA - It's fun to think about weddings again!

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  • alexilysealexilyse
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    edited December 2011
    Prairie Productions, A new leaf, West Loop studios.

    You could also look into places like the brookfield zoo, MCA, or garfield park conservatory.  
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  • MobKazMobKaz member
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    edited December 2011
    Can you narrow down the actual area in which you are looking?  City limits??  County? Suburbs--N-S-W-NW.....

    Unique as in zoos, mansions, theatres, outdoor????
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  • Scott'sgirl0721Scott'sgirl0721 member
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    edited December 2011
    it sounds like their focus is the NW suburbs but all options are open for discussion. 

    As far as unique goes, maybe I should clarify that it doesn't have to be super-extraordinary...just fitting for a guest list of 100. 

    I really appreciate all of your help!

     
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  • Miracle520Miracle520
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    edited December 2011
    Morton Arboretum is all I can think of in NW.

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  • omgitsrojoomgitsrojo member
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    edited December 2011
    Pinstripes? There is one in South Barrington and Northbrook. We ended up going there between our wedding and reception to play bocce and take pictures, and they were AMAZING. Everyone there was wonderful and I know they also offer private rooms- but I'm not sure the size...
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  • MobKazMobKaz member
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    Off the top of my head, from far west in Harvard there is the Starline Factory, an art gallery with amazing architecture........middle NW suburbs there is the Metropolis Ballroom in Arlington Heights, eastern side of the NW suburbs is Ravinia in Highland Park or the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe.  Lake Forest has some "castle" like settings, such as the Armour House.
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  • Miracle520Miracle520
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    edited December 2011
    You might want to look at Cantigny in Wheaton. It's a gorgeous location.
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  • Scott'sgirl0721Scott'sgirl0721 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you so much for the ideas!
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  • morgie44morgie44 member
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    edited December 2011
    Danada House in Wheaton
    Cuneo Museum in Vernon Hills
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  • sgyllingsgylling
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    edited December 2011
    We had ours at Salvatores in the city and it was awesome.
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  • chosen175chosen175 member
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    edited December 2011
    We considered the Brookfield Zoo and it would have been amazingly fun!  Their F&B minimum is only $5k so for 100 guests they'd have no problem meeting it.  We ultimately decided on a DW, though.

    Also, check out The Grove in Glenveiw - gorgeous setting!
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