Chicago Botanic Garden Est. 1990
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

Private events may be planned in conjunction with the garden's featured seasonal events: Wonderland Express (holiday/winter), Orchid Show (winter) and Summer Evening Concert Series (summer). Special promotions and discounts are available when planning events during these special seasonal events.
- A/V Equipment
- Valet Parking
- Wifi
- Ample Parking Onsite
- Dining Tables
- Onsite Restrooms
- Other
- 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.
2016 Best of Winner for Best All Around Venue for Weddings AND Best Venue for Large Weddings - Borrowed + Blue
2015 Best Green Venue for Unique Venues BEST OF Awards
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- McGinley Pavilion:
- This dramatic canopied terrace is a breathtaking setting for a summer party, dance, meeting, or reception. Located at the water's edge across from the Garden's Theodore C. Butz Memorial Carillon, McGinley Pavilion is available for rentals from May through October (heaters and clear side walls are available).
- - View: McGinley Pavilion's Waterfront Patio has spectacular views of Evening Island.
- - Max Capacity: 300
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
- English Walled Garden:
- For old-fashioned romance, nothing rivals the secluded charm of the English Walled Garden. A variety of English gardening styles are demonstrated in this lovely space, ideal for a cocktail party before dinner in McGinley Pavilion.
- - Max Capacity: 300
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
- Rose Terrace:
- Perfect for a cocktail party, the Rose Terrace also is ideal for an intimate dinner or wedding ceremony. Enjoy cocktails here before dinner in McGinley Pavilion.
- - View: This intimate outdoor courtyard—fragrant with roses in season—overlooks the Krasberg Rose Garden.
- - Max Capacity: 300
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
- Buehler Enabling Garden:
- Hanging baskets and vertical beds bursting with vibrant color, raised beds brimming with plants, and lovely fountains make the Buehler Enabling Garden a uniquely beautiful choice for a gathering.
- - View: This site overlooks the Gardens of the Great Basin and Evening Island—perfect for a cocktail party and a lovely location for a dinner party.
- - Max Capacity: 150
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
- Rose Garden:
- The Krasberg Rose Garden displays the best rose varieties for use in the Upper Midwest. With more than 5,000 rosebushes to delight your senses, the Rose Garden is the perfect venue to host a wedding, gala, and more! This prime garden space requires the addition of a tent for private functions.
- - Max Capacity: 400
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
- Searle Courtyard:
- A Japanese aesthetic infuses this grassy courtyard displaying the Garden's renowned Bonsai Collection. This open-air setting offers the option of patio seating under a sheltered roof to make it the perfect spot for dinner, cocktails, and all occasions.
- - Max Capacity: 200
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
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- Photographer: Jen Lynne Photography
- Event Design: Bliss Weddings and Events
- Floral Design: HMR Designs

- Photographer: Jen Lynne Photography
- Event Design: Bliss Weddings and Events
- Floral Design: HMR Designs

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- Gown: Francesca Miranda

Rose Garden Ceremony
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- Floral Design: HMR Designs

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- Event Design: Bliss Weddings and Events
- Floral Design: HMR Designs

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- Rentals: A La Crate Vintage Rentals

Floral Seating Chart
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Cocktail Hour
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- Floral Design: HMR Designs

McGinley Reception
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Vibrant centerpieces for a fun spring wedding.
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- Floral Design: HMR Designs

- Photographer: Jen Lynne Photography
- Event Design: Bliss Weddings and Events

- Photographer: Jen Lynne Photography
- Event Design: Bliss Weddings and Events
- Floral Design: HMR Designs

Colorful Wedding Floral Cake
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- Event Design: Bliss Weddings and Events
- Floral Design: HMR Designs

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- Photographer: Tamara Gruner Photography

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- Photographer: Tamara Gruner Photography
- Coordinator: Denouement Weddings
- Floral Design: Abby Flowers

- Photographer: Tamara Gruner Photography

Beautiful backdrops for photos.
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- Photographer: Tamara Gruner Photography
- Coordinator: Denouement Weddings
- Floral Design: Abby Flowers

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.
- Photographer: Tamara Gruner Photography
- Coordinator: Denouement Weddings
- Floral Design: Abby Flowers

- Photographer: Tamara Gruner Photography
- Coordinator: Denouement Weddings
- Floral Design: Abby Flowers

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- Photographer: Tamara Gruner Photography
- Coordinator: Denouement Weddings
- Floral Design: Abby Flowers

Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
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- Coordinator: Denouement Weddings
- Floral Design: Abby Flowers

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- Photographer: Stoffer Photography

Ceremony in Rose Terrace.
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- Photographer: Stoffer Photography

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- Photographer: Katie Kett Photography

McGinley Pavilion Reception
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- Photographer: Jill Tiongco

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Bridge Shot
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