Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Pearl Wedding Package:

We still have prime date available for 2022! Contact us for details!

Our Pearl Wedding Package includes our venue, numerous wedding related amenities and services, an open bar package, and a meal with two entrées, a pasta, and two sides for the first 50 guests.

Our venue accommodates up to 100 guests plus bridal party in the chapel, 150 guests at the gazebo, and 150 guests plus the bridal party in the reception hall.

Wedding Ceremony

Built on a foundation of love. This country-chic destination wedding venue offers Midwestern charm right here in the Chicago suburbs. A seven-acre estate complete with luscious wedding gardens, breath-taking grounds, a white Victorian chapel, a wedding gazebo, and vintage banquet hall. Chapel in the Pines Wedding & Banquet Center is the perfect location for a romantic and memorable wedding ceremony and reception.

We offer many unique services and amenities unavailable at multipurpose do-it-yourself venues. Services such as a professional wedding officiant, ceremony music, event coordinators, and much more.

Our staff will work with you to simplify the sometimes hectic process of wedding planning by considering each and every detail with unyielding attention to guarantee your wedding day runs as flawlessly as possible.

Banquet Hall

Our vintage-inspired banquet hall is the perfect setting for your celebration. Our hall seats up to 150 guests including the wedding party. We have an impressive stage up lighting system, wood ceiling, intimate dimmable lighting, dual monitors, and a projector available for use to add all of those special touches. There is a large dance floor to dance the night away. Choose your table linens, chair covers, and sashes. The hall is easily decorated and lighted to create the perfect décor.

Our prices are simple. Taxes are included. There are no service or hidden fees, and gratuity is optional. We include $1,000 – $2,000 in wedding and reception related services and amenities not available at multipurpose-do-it-yourself venues. Only a few extras are offered such as our ever popular photo booth.

Wedding:

Grounds & Gardens, White Chapel, Garden Gazebo, Professional Wedding Officiant (you may bring your own officiant), Rehearsal (guaranteed the night before), Ceremony Music (indoor and outdoor), White Gazebo Chairs, Personalized Wedding Brick in Bridal Path, Bridal Cottage Dressing Room, Venue Coordinators, Final Cleanup, and use of the grounds for Engagement Pictures.

Reception:

Venue Setup and Cleanup, Table Linens (white or black), Chair Covers (white or black) & Sashes (many colors), Skirted Tables, Permanent Bridal Party Stage, Stage Up-Lighting, Head Table Spot Lighting, Twin 39” Monitors, Media Projector, Large Permanent Dance Floor, Cake Display Counter, Intimate Lighting Enhancements, Fire Pit, Venue Coordinators, Wedding and Reception Planning, All Buildings Climate Controlled, Paved Lighted Parking, In-House Bar and Catering, and Final Cleanup.

What You May Want to Bring:

Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Table Center Pieces, a few venue decorations if desired, Photographer, DJ for reception (music is included for the ceremony).

House Bar Package:

House Bar package includes bartender(s), 4 hours 45 minutes of bar service, the bar remains open during dinner, and no bar slowdowns. Your guests will have access to unlimited pop, juice and lemonade, house mixed drinks, domestic bottled beer and wine. Premium mixed drinks available for purchase. Bar not required. Other bar service options available.

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Overview of Bar Services:

Premium Bar Package add $9 per person over the age of 21 – Includes House bar package plus premium mixed drinks and Champagne toast for all guests.

Bar service not required, you may have no alcohol, which reduces the price. You can not bring your own alcohol.

Custom bar packages are available, just ask!

Bar service is provided by a professionally licensed caterer who manages set up and clean up of bar area. Includes cups, straws, napkins, ice, and garnishes.

Final payment and final headcount are required no later than 7 – 10 days prior to the scheduled event.

Includes Miller lite and Bud light, unless otherwise requested. All beer is bottled.

Import beer: Corona and Heineken, may be added to any package for an additional $3 per person over the age of 21.

House: The House Package includes complimentary house liquor including: amaretto, gin, rum, scotch, vodka and whiskey. House liquors are the non-name brands of liquor. Premium alcohol will be available for guests to purchase.

Premium: The Premium Package includes complimentary premium brands of liquor including: Absolut, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Christian Brothers, Dewar’s, Jack Daniels, Malibu, Seagram’s 7 and Tanqueray.

Requested brands of liquor not listed above may or may not be subject to an additional charge.

Wine: A wine selection of Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling and White Zinfandel are brought to each event and are served as complimentary with each package.

Non alcoholic beverages include: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Pink Lemonade, Soda Water, Tonic, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, and Pineapple Juice.

Keurig coffee service

Mashed Potatoes • Garlic Mashed Potatoes • Roasted Red Potatoes • Parmesan Roasted Potatoes • Rice Pilaf • Fresh Green Beans • Green Beans Almandine • Green Beans with Bacon • Chef’s Choice Mixed Vegetables • Herbed Buttered Corn • Thyme Roasted Carrots • Honey Roasted Carrots • Velvety Macaroni & Cheese • Zucchini Stefano

Garden Salad with Rolls & Butter.

Customized Menu & Dietary Needs accommodated upon request.

Appetizers:

Below is a list of our appetizer and dessert options. Appetizers and desserts are not included in the initial pricing estimate. You are not required to purchase appetizers and/or desserts from us, but permission is required if you bring your own. You may choose a vendor. There is no cake cutting fee.

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Signature Charcuterie Board $7.25/Person

18” Vegetable Starter Platter $65

Seasonal Fruit Platter $70

The following Portion Pricing Indicated for 25 Count

Signature Petite Sweet Peppers $56

Dill Cucumber Sandwiches on Rye $56

Chicken Salad on Petite Rolls $98

Classic Tomato Basil Bruschetta $56

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail $75

Assorted Pinwheels $56

Caprese Skewers $56

Devilled Eggs $52

Devilled Eggs with Bacon & Scallions $64

Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts $56

Bacon Wrapped Dates $56

Italian, Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms $69

Italian Sausage & Sweet Pepper Skewers $64

Italian Meatballs $58

BBQ Meatballs $58

Ham & Swiss Sliders $92

Desserts:

Chocolate Covered Strawberries $3.20 ea

Cup Cakes $3.20 ea*

Choose from these flavors: Chocolate, Yellow, Red Velvet, Carrot, Lemon, Confetti, Strawberry, Angel Food

Filled Cup Cakes $4.00 ea*

Choose from these flavors: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Strawberry Cheesecake, S’mores

Assorted Sweet Streets $55/25 ct

Brownies $35/25 ct

Assorted Cookies $35/25 ct

PRICING

Our Pearl Wedding Package includes our venue, numerous wedding related services and amenities, two entrées, one pasta, two sides, and the House Bar Package.

The First fifty people are included in pricing.

No minimum guest count. If less than 50 people, subtract $50 per person.

Bar not required, no bar, we will give you a discount.

It is easy to estimate the final cost. There are no hidden fees, surprise fees, etc.

Simply add the package price, plus the additional guests expected, and any extras (photo booth, bar upgrade, horderves, or appetizers if desired).

In Season:

$10,900 Saturday
$8,900 Friday & Sunday
$6,900 Monday – Thursday

Off Season: (Dec 1st thru Apr 1st)

$8,900 Saturday
$7,900 Friday & Sunday
$6,900 Monday – Thursday

Additional Guests After 50 People

$65 per person over age (21) additional guests (Meal and Bar)

$50 per person under age (21) additional guests (Meal and Beverage)

Premium Bar Package add $9 per person over the age of 21– Includes House Bar Package plus premium mixed drinks and Champagne toast for all guests.

Extra Entrée add $5 per person

Extra side meal item add $3 per person.

Prices for 2024 and beyond are not set due to inflation.

TAXES ARE INCLUDED & GRATUITY OPTIONAL – Bartenders do set out a tip jar.

3% Charge for Credit Cards

Due to high inflation, there could be a reasonable food and beverage adjustment fee.

Additional information for our Wedding Reception Only packages.

Additional Wedding Ceremony Information.

Additional Banquet Hall Information.

If a Monday through Thursday wedding is on a holiday, pricing is the same as Sunday. If a Sunday wedding is on Memorial Day or Labor Day weekend, pricing is the same as a Saturday.

Aisle Runner $40

Elevate your wedding experience with our elegant, white aisle runner in the chapel. There is a subtle yet sophisticated pattern, making it a great addition to a traditional wedding ceremony.

Photo Booth $850

A fun and exciting way for you and your guests to experience and remember your special day! Our spacious photo booth comes with a scrapbook, a big selection of props, UNLIMITED photo prints, and you will receive a flash drive with digital copies of your photos! Learn more about this amazing deal!

Candelabras $40

Emphasize the traditional chapel setting in your wedding photos with our white candelabras. We provide two white candelabras, each with five candle holders.

We do require a good-faith deposit to reserve our wedding/reception.

Marriage License must be obtained nearby at Dekalb County Clerk’s Office.

Officiant & Coordinators Gratuity Appreciated.

Here is a link to detailed information regarding the ceremony.

Here is a link to detailed information regarding the banquet Hall.

“Beautiful grounds with a country church and outdoor gazebo with a variety of trees, & seasonal flowers. We enjoyed sitting out fire-pit by the reception hall after dancing. The lighting outside and inside made for intimate romantic evening in the country. The staff was very friendly.”
Lori Connor
“Absolutely the best wedding chapel, reception room. The grounds are gorgeous the owners great. They even have bride’s room. Prices are a third of most Chicago suburbs prices. You get more of everything for less money. You need to check this place out”
Jim Canfield
“Had our wedding here. Beautiful venue, very affordable. The staff was extremely helpful and was always willing to help us.”
Alex Jenkins
“Booked to have my wedding there, beautiful place and lovely setting.”
Kristina Edwards
“Great attention to detail! The grounds are immaculate! What a beautiful place to start a beautiful life together!”
Roger Gilbert

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