Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

EST. 1990

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The Chicago Botanic Garden, with event sites nestled amid enchanting gardens, peaceful lakes and native woodlands, is a spectacular site for a special event.
venue photo
venue photo
Rose Garden Ceremony
Indoors and out, you'll find a host of settings to choose from—all featuring wonderful vistas winter, spring, summer and fall.
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Floral Seating Chart
Cocktail Hour
McGinley Reception
Vibrant centerpieces for a fun spring wedding.
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venue photo
Colorful Wedding Floral Cake
The Garden blends uncommon natural beauty with the finest amenities and service.
At the Chicago Botanic Garden, your event springs to life amidst a backdrop of pure beauty and serenity!
venue photo
Beautiful backdrops for photos.
This premiere cultural destination is the perfect venue for your wedding, corporate meeting, reception, or seated dinner!
The Chicago Botanic Garden is a 385-acre living plant museum situated on nine islands featuring 26 display gardens and surrounded by four natural areas.
venue photo
Elegant soft blush wedding decor goes well with the surroundings of this venue.
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
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Ceremony in Rose Terrace.
Beautiful garden venue in Chicago.
venue photo
McGinley Pavilion Reception
McGinley Pavilion Reception
venue photo
Wedding in McGinley
English Walled Garden
Elegant Reception in McGinley
Bridge Shot
The Chicago Botanic Garden, with event sites nestled amid enchanting gardens, peaceful lakes and native woodlands, is a spectacular site for a special event.
venue photo
venue photo
Rose Garden Ceremony
Indoors and out, you'll find a host of settings to choose from—all featuring wonderful vistas winter, spring, summer and fall.
venue photo
Floral Seating Chart
Cocktail Hour
McGinley Reception
Vibrant centerpieces for a fun spring wedding.
venue photo
venue photo
Colorful Wedding Floral Cake
The Garden blends uncommon natural beauty with the finest amenities and service.
At the Chicago Botanic Garden, your event springs to life amidst a backdrop of pure beauty and serenity!
venue photo
Beautiful backdrops for photos.
This premiere cultural destination is the perfect venue for your wedding, corporate meeting, reception, or seated dinner!
The Chicago Botanic Garden is a 385-acre living plant museum situated on nine islands featuring 26 display gardens and surrounded by four natural areas.
venue photo
Elegant soft blush wedding decor goes well with the surroundings of this venue.
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Couple at the Overlook.
Ceremony in Rose Terrace.
Beautiful garden venue in Chicago.
venue photo
McGinley Pavilion Reception
McGinley Pavilion Reception
venue photo
Wedding in McGinley
English Walled Garden
Elegant Reception in McGinley
Bridge Shot
The Chicago Botanic Garden, with event sites nestled amid enchanting gardens, peaceful lakes and native woodlands, is a spectacular site for a special event.
venue photo
venue photo
Rose Garden Ceremony
Indoors and out, you'll find a host of settings to choose from—all featuring wonderful vistas winter, spring, summer and fall.
venue photo
Floral Seating Chart
Cocktail Hour
McGinley Reception
Vibrant centerpieces for a fun spring wedding.
venue photo
venue photo
Colorful Wedding Floral Cake
The Garden blends uncommon natural beauty with the finest amenities and service.
At the Chicago Botanic Garden, your event springs to life amidst a backdrop of pure beauty and serenity!
venue photo
Beautiful backdrops for photos.
This premiere cultural destination is the perfect venue for your wedding, corporate meeting, reception, or seated dinner!
The Chicago Botanic Garden is a 385-acre living plant museum situated on nine islands featuring 26 display gardens and surrounded by four natural areas.
venue photo
Elegant soft blush wedding decor goes well with the surroundings of this venue.
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Couple at the Overlook.
Ceremony in Rose Terrace.
Beautiful garden venue in Chicago.
venue photo
McGinley Pavilion Reception
McGinley Pavilion Reception
venue photo
Wedding in McGinley
English Walled Garden
Elegant Reception in McGinley
Bridge Shot
The Chicago Botanic Garden, with event sites nestled amid enchanting gardens, peaceful lakes and native woodlands, is a spectacular site for a special event.
venue photo
venue photo
Rose Garden Ceremony
Indoors and out, you'll find a host of settings to choose from—all featuring wonderful vistas winter, spring, summer and fall.
venue photo
Users

Space only

Up to 800 guests

Avg. venue rate

Rate info

$2k - $20k

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Website

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Room blocks

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Search group-friendly stays and request rates in one place, or let our complimentary concierge team handle it for you. Group rates? Handled. Guest lists? Tracked.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is a spectacular site for a special event.

Indoors and out, you'll find a host of settings to choose from—all featuring wonderful vistas winter, spring, summer and fall. The Garden blends uncommon natural beauty with the finest amenities and service. You can trust our attention to detail.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

Adventure Travel

anniversary

baby shower

birthday party

bridal shower

charity event

corporate event

dinner party

engagement party

holiday party

Product Launch

rehearsal dinner / Welcome Reception

Reunion

social event

wedding reception

Venue type

Garden

Views

garden

lake

landscaped grounds

water feature

Style

Elegant

Garden Party

Romantic

Sophisticated

Zen

Venue Settings

The Chicago Botanic Garden, with event sites nestled amid enchanting gardens, peaceful lakes and native woodlands, is a spectacular site for a special event. Indoors and out, you'll find a host of settings to choose from—all featuring wonderful vistas winter, spring, summer and fall. The Garden blends uncommon natural beauty with the finest amenities and service. You can trust our attention to detail. The Garden's convenient location close to downtown Chicago is in the heart of the North Shore.

At the Chicago Botanic Garden, your event springs to life amidst a backdrop of pure beauty and serenity! This premier cultural destination is the perfect venue for your wedding, corporate meeting, reception, or seated dinner!

Capacity

400

Seated

500

Buffet

800

Standing

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range
Does this include catering fees?
No
Estimated price per head
$180 – $300
Additional charges

125 Guest Minimum [Friday + Sunday Weddings]
150 Guest Minimum [Saturday Weddings]
10% Operations Fee // 9% Sales Tax
Food + Beverage Minimums Apply

Insurance

Additional insurance is required to host an event at this venue

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
1990
Curfew
2 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client must use the catering provided by the venue
Alcohol
Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes

Onsite Amenities

Valet Parking

Wifi

Ample Parking Onsite

Dining Tables

Onsite Restrooms

A/V Equipment

Venue Features

The scene

The Chicago Botanic Garden is a 385-acre living plant museum situated on nine islands featuring 26 display gardens and surrounded by four natural areas.