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Provided by: South Shore Cultural Garden
South Shore Cultural Center - Chicago Park District

Venue highlights

2x award winner
Valet parking

Venue details

Style:

Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Park/Garden, Ocean/Waterfront View, Manor, Ballrooms

Guest capacity:

Accommodates up to 500 guests

Services:

Ceremony / Reception

Indoor

Location:

7059 South South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60649

Awards:

Best wedding venues 2016Best wedding venues 2020

Description:

Nestled within a 65-acre park on Lake Michigan and offering breathtaking water views, the South Shore Cultural Garden offers an ideal location for both your ceremony and reception. Those who built this fabulous facility understood that entertaining is a fine art. This extraordinary building was designed from a vision for a club within a country setting and was inspired from a photograph of a private club in Mexico City. Exchange vows outdoors on the expansive green lawn surrounded by gorgeous flowers. Afterwards, guests can enjoy cocktails and a deliciously crafted dinner in the grand ballroom - complete with cascading chandeliers and sparkling string lights above. The arched windows and columns add to the elegant atmosphere, and the windows allow for an impressive amount of light to shine through, gracefully illuminating everything. Dance the night away with your family and friends, enjoying each others’ company. Your special day will be remembered fondly by all for years to come!

Additional details

Service Options

Venue notes

The rental fee ranges from $585 to $3,325 for a ceremony and reception and includes 4 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $425/hr. A refundable security deposit of $600 is required. Please inquire with venue for a ceremony only wedding. There is $35 application and $320 maintenance fee applied to all events. Venue does not do guided tours, feel free to visit park during hours of operation.

Amenities and Restrictions

Amenities

- Bride's dressing area

- Groom's dressing area

- Tables and chairs provided

- Outdoor lighting

- Venue set up and clean up

- Day-of coordinator

- Kitchen for prep only

- Public parking

- Dance area included

Restrictions

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Choose from a list for catering

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- No smoking

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by 10:00PM

Amenities

- Bride's dressing area

- Groom's dressing area

- Tables and chairs provided

- Outdoor lighting

- Venue set up and clean up

- Day-of coordinator

- Kitchen for prep only

- Public parking

- Dance area included

Restrictions

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Choose from a list for catering

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- No smoking

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by 10:00PM

Links

South Shore Cultural Center - Chicago Park District

Venue Highlights

2x award winner
Valet parking

STARTING AT $5,825 FOR 50 GUESTS

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