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About 'The curve is more powerful than the sword.' — Mae West. Come down to our hideaway of curves and delights. It would be our pleasure. Our revival of a Prohibition-era classic is a sumptuous subterranean experience in Chicago's River North neighborhood that combines award-winning cuisine, lush libations, whiskey and more whiskey, and live entertainment, from blues to burlesque.

1. 04/21/11 I had the pleasure of attending a few weddings and engagement parties at The Casino, which is a members-only club tucked behind the John Hancock building. The club is reminiscent.
2. For larger parties and events, we recommend giving us a call so we can accommodate you in the best way possible. Phone: (773) 702-2550.
3. Bgo Entertainment Limited (company registration number 1839) is a company registered in Alderney. The registered office is Casino Club Chicago Wedding.
4. Liz & Paul's Wedding at the Casino Club, Chicago, Illinois Liz and Paul were married to each other before, and then found each other again years later! Their second marriage to each other was a celebration of true love.

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Looking for affordable wedding venues in Illinois? Here's a list of 10 Chicago-area rentals ranging from $300-$3,000, including The Carleton Hotel, Ivy Room, Lacuna, and more.

The Carleton Hotel

1110 Pleasant Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
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(708) 848-5000

This boutique hotel sits near the heart of historic downtown Oak Park just minutes west of the Chicago Loop. Placing an emphasis on timeless elegance, the Carleton offers five different rooms available to rent, including the Ballroom for a rental fee of just $300 for six hours. Small room rentals for more intimate events are $150. For those wishing to wed on the premises, a wedding setup fee of $500 is required. Additional hours may be added for $125 per hour. The hotel will also provide, at no charge, tables, chairs, linen (ivory), table numbers, votive candles, china, glass, and silverware. Minimum food and drink purchases apply. A $750 deposit is required to book the space.

Harborside International Golf Center

11001 S Doty Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
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(312) 782-7837 x 237

Located south of downtown Chicago, this Frank Lloyd Wright prairie-style clubhouse offers 50-foot ballroom ceilings and panoramic views of the Chicago City skyline and nearby Lake Calumet. Rental fees start at just $500 for five hours of event time. For couples who wish to be married on site, a ceremony fee of $8 per person is required. Additional time may be request for a rate of $100/hour.

Space 1858

1858 W Grand Ave Chicago
Chicago, IL 60622
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(312) 651-6619

This unique city venue is urban design at its finest, simple and modern with exposed brick features. Perfect for smaller weddings of up to 85 guests, the 1,000 square foot loft includes prep space for vendors or even self-catering! Weekday wedding rates are as low as $500, with weekend rates starting at $750 for 8 hours, up to $1,600 for the full day. Additional hours are available for $100-$175 per hour. A 50% rental fee deposit is required to book. Rental fees include tables, chairs, kitchen and sound system.

Independence Grove

16400 Buckley Rd.
Libertyville, IL 60048
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(847) 247-1111

Featuring five separate indoor and outdoor wedding venues, the Independence Grove Forest Preserve is the perfect romantic setting for the contemporary couple. The summer into autumn rental fee is just $1000 for weekday weddings. Two Saturday rates are available, starting at $1,100 for a morning wedding (until 4pm) and $1,350 for Saturday evening weddings (after 4pm until midnight). Likewise, Sunday weddings have a morning or evening option. Winter weekend wedding rates start at $1000. Food and beverage minimums of $5000 are required. A 10% discount may be applied if final adult guest headcount is over 175.

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Promontory Point

5491 South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60615
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(773) 256-0159

History buffs will appreciate this south lakeshore setting as the site of Chicago's second World's Fair. Sitting adjacent to the classic Hyde Park neighborhood, this venue offers a field house, two patios and a catering prep area. It can accommodate up to 150 guests as they enjoy skyline views and verandas opening onto Lake Michigan. Rental fees start at $1,220 for 4 hour's usage (suitable for morning wedding ceremonies), $2780 for 8 hours, and $3,285 for 11 hours of use. All rental fees include security deposit and personnel/labor. Additional time is available for $225 per hour. A $35 non-refundable application fee is also required. It's important to note that Promontory Point is a seasonal facility, with event bookings available May-October only.

Lacuna

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2150 South Canalport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
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(312) 600-9147

Who doesn't want to get married on a rooftop deck overlooking the most beautiful city skyline in the midwest? Lacuna offers that and more, with creatively urban indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces. Rental fees for a daytime rooftop ceremony begin at just $1,250 for up to 150 guests and include one hour of rental space and 75 minutes for set-up and tear-down (a champagne toast can be added at $8 per person). Two separate galleries provide a funky, hand-crafted setting for 300-700 guests for a ceremony and reception. Indoor rental fees range from $1,500 to $6,000 and include six hours of event time, excluding set-up and clean up. Additional hours are available at $1000 per hour. Plated meals include five hours of open bar.

Ivy Room

12 E. Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60610
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(312) 645-7760

Described as a 'modern oasis,' the Ivy Room is old-world elegance nestled just north of the Loop in Chicago's elite River North neighborhood. Reciting your vows in the courtyard against a brick-and-ivy backdrop will make your wedding feel like a hidden forest picnic in the center of a bustling city. In addition to the Courtyard, Ivy Room boasts a ballroom and lower level cocktail venue suiting up to 180 guests. The $2,000 rental fee includes four hours of setup, six hours of event time and two hours of tear-down, coatcheck, doorman, and rehearsal time. A food and beverage minimum is required, including an 11.5% tax. Additional hours can be arranged for $500 per hour.

Lake Shore at Loyola University Chicago

6339 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
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(773) 508-8090

Couples wanting to take advantage of Chicago's prestigious — and beautiful — academic settings can find venues to suit any size reception at Loyola University's Lake Shore site. While onsite ceremonies are available only to faculty, there is no shortage of reception halls to choose from. Rental fees start at $2,200 for lake-facing Crown Center Lobby and Patio (capacity 120) and McCormick Lodge (capacity 130), up to $3,400 for the grand, art-deco-style Donovan Reading Room (capacity 200). All venue rentals include six hours of event time, tables and chairs, set-up and tear-down. Food and beverage minimums apply, and a 20% discount is offered November to April. 50% of the rental fee is required as a non-refundable deposit. Catering is done onsite and requires a separate $1000 deposit.

Catalyst Ranch

656 W. Randolph, Suite 3W
Chicago, IL 60661
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(312) 207-1710

Funky and eclectic, Catalyst Ranch sits within Chicago's West Loop, previously known as Haymarket Square. Promising a unique and memorable experience for the young at heart, a cocktail reception for 75 guests and 4 hours of event time costs $2,350. Other rental fees range from $1,250 (for a four-hour intimate gathering of 30 guests) to $5,100 (for six hours and 180 guests). The venue includes eight separate event rooms over two floors; three rooms offering space for onsite ceremonies. Fully furnished event rooms, an additional two hours of setup and tear-down time, wedding rehearsal, and onsite support are all included in the rental fees.

Lovely, a bake shop

1130 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
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(773) 572-4766

Start with quirky, add a dash of sugar and a hint of magic and you'll come up with the perfect intimate and informal (yet altogether scrumptious) wedding venue. Lovely founders Bob & Gina were the first to be married there, and since then, this little bake shop has hosted a veritable baker's dozen of weddings (the puns write themselves!). The rental fee of $3,000 includes six hours of event time, exclusive use of Lovely (staff and bartenders, too), vendor coordination, wedding coordination, decor set-up and tear-down, barware, and other varying decorative elements. An additional fee for an onsite wedding ceremony is $1000. Catering is in-house by the Lovely staff.

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The Casino Club Chicago Wedding Receptions

Emily and I have been best friends since kindergarten and I cannot begin to describe how excited we were when Jeff proposed to her. Emily was the first of our childhood group of friends to get engaged and when Jeff proposed here in Chicago, we knew the next year was going to be a blast! Emily and Jeff met at the University of Arizona and moved to LA after college to begin their lives together. As much as we miss having her in Chicago, we had the best time planning her wedding, while she was living in LA. Many may find it hard to plan a wedding out of state, however, it really makes the decision making process easier. With Emily's knowledge of the industry and her best friend as her planner, we were able to efficiently assemble an all star wedding team.

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Emily owns her own Stationary and Design studio in LA (Paper Plane Paperie) and has an impeccable sense of style. We planned an intimate ceremony at the Assumption Church and the reception was held at the exclusive Casino Club. Founded in 1914, this Art Deco building tucked behind the Hancock Center is located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. The club has its original slate black walls and the rooms are filled with vintage furniture and art with modern green, gold and silver accents. We used the Casino Club as our base to build off of the classic and elegant style of this prestigious Chicago venue.

The dress! Just take a look at the photos below and you will know why I will never forget the moment she stepped into that Oscar De La Renta wedding gown. The built in corset, natural waist and flowing silk organza ruffles truly captured Emily's style and grace. She was exquisite.

The rehearsal dinner was held at the Chicago Racquet Club. Hello Darling designed the floral and décor for both receptions. Emily's love for moss balls made for quite a laugh during the planning, but the greenery and lush floral were perfect for this setting. It's not an 'Emily' party without Sweet Mandy B's cupcakes and Home Run Pizza for late night…the guests loved it all! Artisan Events captured every magical moment of Emily and Jeff's beautiful October wedding weekend. Enjoy!

Dress: Oscar De La Renta
Maids of Honor Dresses: Chloe and Reese
Bridesmaids Dresses: Melanie Mini by Thread
Tuxedo: Gucci
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik
Getting Ready Location: Ritz Carlton
Rehearsal Dinner: Chicago Racquet Club
Ceremony Location: Assumption Church
Reception Location: The Casino Club
Floral and Décor: Hello Darling
Band: Stu Hirsch Orchestra
Linens: BBJ
Photography: Artisan Events
Videography: Well Spun Weddings
Photo Booth: Magnolia
Cake: Bittersweet
Cupcakes: Sweet Mandy B's
Hair and Make Up: Beauty on Call, Dana Jasper, Salon Buzz
Transportation: VIP Valet Services
Invitations and Day of Items: Hello Lucky and Paper Plane Paperie