Evanston History Center at The Charles Gates Dawes House

Indoor and outdoor spaces, BYO, Valet parking

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Starting at $4,242 for 50 Guests

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Starting at $4k for 50 Guests
Starting at $4k for 50 Guests

Venue capacity

up to 200

Starting price

$4K to start

Services

Ceremony / Reception
Indoor / Outdoor

Evanston History Center at The Charles Gates Dawes House Overview

The Evanston History Center's Dawes House is a handsome site for your wedding celebration. This historic house is brimming with old elegance. Vintage furnishings fill every room, while rich dark woods, velvet fabric, and floral wallpaper adorn the rooms with enchanting textures. You and your guests will feel like royalty as you enjoy an enchanted wedding evening on campus. The Dawes House quickly becomes a romantic site with the addition of candles, floral arrangements, and simple wedding items. Cocktails, music, and an inviting house will have your guests feeling relaxed and ready for an evening of elegance. Enjoy the simple pleasures of conversation and dancing from room to room. There is much to explore at the Dawes house, guests will be thrilled to mill from one stylish room to the next. Celebrate with all your loved ones at a venue packed with personality, old romance, and years of experience.

Venue Notes

The rental fee ranges from $1,350 to $1,500 for a ceremony and reception and includes 6 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. The fee for a ceremony only wedding is $825. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $175/hr.

Amenities And Requirements

Amenities

Bride's dressing area
Dance area
Kitchen for prep only
Piano
Public parking

Requirements

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors- Approved outside caterer allowed- General liability insurance required- Music must end by 11:00PM- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- Smoking outside only- Venue must approve all decorations- Wheelchair access limited