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Provided by: Evanston History Center at The Charles Gates Dawes House
Evanston History Center at The Charles Gates Dawes House

Venue highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
BYO
Valet parking

Venue details

Style:

Historic/Landmark Building, Outdoor

Guest capacity:

Accommodates up to 200 guests

Services:

Ceremony / Reception

Indoor / Outdoor

Location:

225 Greenwood Street
Evanston, IL 60201

Description:

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.

Additional details

Service Options

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 Restrictions

Amenities

- Bride's dressing area

- Piano

- Kitchen for prep only

- Public parking

- Dance area

Restrictions

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- Wheelchair access limited

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Approved outside caterer allowed

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking outside only

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by 11:00PM

Amenities

- Bride's dressing area

- Piano

- Kitchen for prep only

- Public parking

- Dance area

Restrictions

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- Wheelchair access limited

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Approved outside caterer allowed

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking outside only

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by 11:00PM

Links

Evanston History Center at The Charles Gates Dawes House

Venue Highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
BYO
Valet parking

STARTING AT $4,242 FOR 50 GUESTS

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