Community House Winnetka
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About This Vendor
Historic Gardens at the Winnetka Community House
LOCATED IN WINNETKA, IL Built in 1911, the Tudor Revival-style building has hosted many exceptional occasions since its inception and joined the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2007. Conveniently located on Chicago's North Shore, the Community House is also home to an easily accessible and stunning heritage garden. The Community House is a charming backdrop for any wedding event. From its magical ambiance to its blossoming garden, this venue is packed with delightful embellishments. The outdoor Garden comfortably accommodates 150 for a seated dinner with a dance floor, or 200 for a ceremony. Inside, the Garden Room fits up to 200 guests for a seated dinner and presents an ideal spot for dining and gathering. The room can be divided into two distinct sections or used as one cohesive space. Featuring natural light, intricate woodwork, modern lighting and sophisticated French doors, the Garden Room is a natural backdrop for elegant events. The Community House works with a list of 8 preferred full-service caterers that can provide you with a wide variety of menu choices for your guests. You will contact caterers directly for quotes on food & beverage and they will also be providing linens, place settings, and glassware. Contact sahrab@mywch.org to find out more!
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service Offerings SettingsBallroom, Garden, Historic Venue, Trees
Business AttributesPricing for Community House Winnetka
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Moderate |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $1,800 - $4,000+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $3,100 |
| Peak Season Months | May-October |
| Peak Season Cost | $2,250 - $4,000+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $2,250 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $1,250 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | |
| OffSeason Months | January-April, November-December |
| OffSeason Cost | $1,800 - $3,200+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | $1,800 |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $1,250 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost |
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View PricesCommunity House Winnetka Reviews
Alexis G (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Kelsey deserves double whatever they are paying her! She single handily made our wedding planning process a BREEZE. She is insanely responsive and detailed and so fun to work with. The venue itself photographs beautifully. We had a 5pm ceremony and by 5:15pm, the area was shaded with perfect lighting. There garden and flowers are absolutely breathtaking. We had about 100 guests and the venue was the perfect size for an outdoor garden wedding. The parking onsite was a great amenity also. I truly wish I could even find to words to describe how delighted we are to have chose the Community House as our venue. Best day ever!!
Reviewed on 10-07-2023
Kelsey deserves double whatever they are paying her! She single handily made our wedding planning process a BREEZE. She is insanely responsive and detailed and so fun to work with. The venue itself photographs beautifully. We had a 5pm ceremony and by 5:15pm, the area was shaded with perfect lighting. There garden and flowers are absolutely breathtaking. We had about 100 guests and the venue was the perfect size for an outdoor garden wedding. The parking onsite was a great amenity also. I truly wish I could even find to words to describe how delighted we are to have chose the Community House as our venue. Best day ever!!
Reviewed on 10-07-2023
Alison Pincus (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Winnetka Community House is such a hidden gem!! This gorgeous garden venue is quiet and stunningly beautiful (they take wonderful care of the landscaping so the natural beauty shines through!). We toured many venues in the Chicagoland area and this was by far the most charming and picturesque. We would highly recommend hosting your wedding or event here!
Reviewed on 24-06-2023
Winnetka Community House is such a hidden gem!! This gorgeous garden venue is quiet and stunningly beautiful (they take wonderful care of the landscaping so the natural beauty shines through!). We toured many venues in the Chicagoland area and this was by far the most charming and picturesque. We would highly recommend hosting your wedding or event here!
Reviewed on 24-06-2023
Sarah Rifkind (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
My husband and I got married outdoors in the courtyard garden of Community House over Memorial Day Weekend. Kelsey is the best and I mean BEST contact for a venue I have worked with (and I work in event planning). She is ridiculously responsive, personable, and eager to help. Her and her team are incredible and I would recommend CH to absolutely anyone and everyone. This spot (especially the garden) is such a gem up on the north shore and was the perfect location for our dream outdoor wedding!
Reviewed on 01-06-2023
My husband and I got married outdoors in the courtyard garden of Community House over Memorial Day Weekend. Kelsey is the best and I mean BEST contact for a venue I have worked with (and I work in event planning). She is ridiculously responsive, personable, and eager to help. Her and her team are incredible and I would recommend CH to absolutely anyone and everyone. This spot (especially the garden) is such a gem up on the north shore and was the perfect location for our dream outdoor wedding!
Reviewed on 01-06-2023
Sofia Porter-Castro (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2022
We held our wedding at the Winnetka Community House in August, and it was such a wonderful venue. Kelsey was an incredible liaison throughout the year-long process of planning out our wedding. She was unfailingly accessible, supportive, vivacious, and above all, professional, fielding all of our questions and requests with kindness and care. The gardens and banquet hall were wonderful. We had planned an entirely outdoor ceremony and reception, but an unanticipated thunderstorm the day of forced us to shift our reception indoors. That the venue permitted us to make that call a couple of hours before the wedding and facilitated the transition indoors (all at no extra cost) was wonderful, and they handled it with such grace that many of our guests didn’t realize that that hadn’t always been the plan! Arranging all of our deliveries was extremely easy- we felt like we were in wonderful hands at the WCH, and would certainly recommend them to anyone else getting married in the area.
Reviewed on 02-01-2023
Wedding Date 13-08-2022
We held our wedding at the Winnetka Community House in August, and it was such a wonderful venue. Kelsey was an incredible liaison throughout the year-long process of planning out our wedding. She was unfailingly accessible, supportive, vivacious, and above all, professional, fielding all of our questions and requests with kindness and care. The gardens and banquet hall were wonderful. We had planned an entirely outdoor ceremony and reception, but an unanticipated thunderstorm the day of forced us to shift our reception indoors. That the venue permitted us to make that call a couple of hours before the wedding and facilitated the transition indoors (all at no extra cost) was wonderful, and they handled it with such grace that many of our guests didn’t realize that that hadn’t always been the plan! Arranging all of our deliveries was extremely easy- we felt like we were in wonderful hands at the WCH, and would certainly recommend them to anyone else getting married in the area.
Reviewed on 02-01-2023
Sandra N (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2022
We had the most amazing wedding and reception at this venue. The outdoor garden space is beautiful. We had our ceremony outside and the dinner inside. It was August so the inside space was perfect on our hot day. Kelsey was so helpful and available with any questions before our big day. We used Northern Fork as our food vendor and they did not disappoint. Our guests talked about the food for days after. Suzette was very attentive and made sure the day went smooth and was onsite for the whole wedding. We could not have had the most beautiful day without both of them there to assist with any issues or questions. Thank You both for a unforgettable day. Sandra & Jim
Reviewed on 31-10-2022
Wedding Date 05-08-2022
We had the most amazing wedding and reception at this venue. The outdoor garden space is beautiful. We had our ceremony outside and the dinner inside. It was August so the inside space was perfect on our hot day. Kelsey was so helpful and available with any questions before our big day. We used Northern Fork as our food vendor and they did not disappoint. Our guests talked about the food for days after. Suzette was very attentive and made sure the day went smooth and was onsite for the whole wedding. We could not have had the most beautiful day without both of them there to assist with any issues or questions. Thank You both for a unforgettable day. Sandra & Jim
Reviewed on 31-10-2022
Alaina Arthurs (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2022
Absolute hidden gem of a wedding venue. Do not hesitate to book this place for your special day. Our photos were so dreamy thanks to the Community House’s stunning brick walls and garden backdrop. Kelsey, the venue manager, was phenomenal and so helpful. You cannot beat this place and especially the price. Loved having a bridal suite to get ready in on-site. Parking was so convenient for our guests. One thing to keep in mind is that it is a fully functional community center, so during your wedding setup time there will likely be other events going on. Absolutely no regrets choosing this venue at all. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 23-10-2022
Wedding Date 25-09-2022
Absolute hidden gem of a wedding venue. Do not hesitate to book this place for your special day. Our photos were so dreamy thanks to the Community House’s stunning brick walls and garden backdrop. Kelsey, the venue manager, was phenomenal and so helpful. You cannot beat this place and especially the price. Loved having a bridal suite to get ready in on-site. Parking was so convenient for our guests. One thing to keep in mind is that it is a fully functional community center, so during your wedding setup time there will likely be other events going on. Absolutely no regrets choosing this venue at all. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 23-10-2022
Bekah Van (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
The Community House Winnetka is the absolutely perfect venue to hold your wedding. The garden outside is where we held our ceremony and cocktail hour. It is so beautiful and the perfect natural background. Their indoor reception space is elegant and spacious. Kelsey W. was fantastic to work with. She responded timely to any questions we had and she was so attentive throughout the entire process. The Community House let us store our decorations there the night before and pick them up the day after the wedding, which was so helpful. I wouldn't have wanted to get married anywhere else.
Reviewed on 21-07-2022
Wedding Date 25-06-2022
The Community House Winnetka is the absolutely perfect venue to hold your wedding. The garden outside is where we held our ceremony and cocktail hour. It is so beautiful and the perfect natural background. Their indoor reception space is elegant and spacious. Kelsey W. was fantastic to work with. She responded timely to any questions we had and she was so attentive throughout the entire process. The Community House let us store our decorations there the night before and pick them up the day after the wedding, which was so helpful. I wouldn't have wanted to get married anywhere else.
Reviewed on 21-07-2022
Katie F (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-05-2022
What an enchanting evening! This past weekend we had our wedding reception at the Community House Winnetka and it could not have been more beautiful! Due to covid we had to reschedule the date from last year and the Community House proved to be flexible and understanding. Kelsey and the staff worked with us to make our event flawless and memorable. Many amenities were provided, and our guests were complimentary. We had our Renewal of Vows ceremony and cocktail hour in the gorgeous Courtyard, then headed inside to the Garden Room for dinner and dancing. At night the lights outside were on giving the garden a magical glow. I highly recommend the Community House Winnetka for an amazing venue.
Reviewed on 02-06-2022
Wedding Date 28-05-2022
What an enchanting evening! This past weekend we had our wedding reception at the Community House Winnetka and it could not have been more beautiful! Due to covid we had to reschedule the date from last year and the Community House proved to be flexible and understanding. Kelsey and the staff worked with us to make our event flawless and memorable. Many amenities were provided, and our guests were complimentary. We had our Renewal of Vows ceremony and cocktail hour in the gorgeous Courtyard, then headed inside to the Garden Room for dinner and dancing. At night the lights outside were on giving the garden a magical glow. I highly recommend the Community House Winnetka for an amazing venue.
Reviewed on 02-06-2022
Alec Derks (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
Kelsey and all staff was great. They were there for us every step of the way. We encountered some issues with the catering group we selected from their approved list and they made every effort to offset those issues. Honestly if it weren't for Kelsey and the rest of the amazing staff then our event wouldn't have turned out as great as it did. Cannot recommend them enough!
Reviewed on 09-03-2022
Wedding Date 16-10-2021
Kelsey and all staff was great. They were there for us every step of the way. We encountered some issues with the catering group we selected from their approved list and they made every effort to offset those issues. Honestly if it weren't for Kelsey and the rest of the amazing staff then our event wouldn't have turned out as great as it did. Cannot recommend them enough!
Reviewed on 09-03-2022
Tiffany B (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2021
This review is long overdue, but to start Kelsey is an incredible venue manger. She is flexible and accommodating with the venue space. She allowed setup for our wedding to begin earlier than anticipated. The space itself is gorgeous. It is a hidden gem in the heart of Winnetka. We had friends and family literally take the train from Chicago to Winnetka since the train station is located so conveniently. Truly can't recommend this space enough especially if you're looking for a blank slate. The garden space is dreamy.
Reviewed on 16-01-2022
Wedding Date 22-10-2021
This review is long overdue, but to start Kelsey is an incredible venue manger. She is flexible and accommodating with the venue space. She allowed setup for our wedding to begin earlier than anticipated. The space itself is gorgeous. It is a hidden gem in the heart of Winnetka. We had friends and family literally take the train from Chicago to Winnetka since the train station is located so conveniently. Truly can't recommend this space enough especially if you're looking for a blank slate. The garden space is dreamy.
Reviewed on 16-01-2022
Elise Lee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2021
Kelsey and the rest of the staff at CHW were very accommodating throughout the entire process. We are so grateful to have landed on this venue during our wedding planning. Weather was on our side, which was super helpful and made things even more beautiful that night. We would recommend to anyone wanting an escape from the city to hold their wedding.
Reviewed on 15-10-2021
Wedding Date 09-10-2021
Kelsey and the rest of the staff at CHW were very accommodating throughout the entire process. We are so grateful to have landed on this venue during our wedding planning. Weather was on our side, which was super helpful and made things even more beautiful that night. We would recommend to anyone wanting an escape from the city to hold their wedding.
Reviewed on 15-10-2021
Allie Lichota (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-08-2021
This venue is absolutely beautiful and yet still very affordable. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We had our wedding and reception in the outdoor garden space, and there’s an adjacent indoor space you can use as well. Very pleased with the community house.
Reviewed on 02-09-2021
Wedding Date 15-08-2021
This venue is absolutely beautiful and yet still very affordable. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We had our wedding and reception in the outdoor garden space, and there’s an adjacent indoor space you can use as well. Very pleased with the community house.
Reviewed on 02-09-2021
Hannah Davis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2020
We LOVE the community house!! I do not have enough amazing things to say about this venue. We found the community house after our previously booked venue closed due to COVID, while touring the community house we quickly realized how beautiful and welcoming the space was. The staff from this point forward went out of their way to take care of details for us, streamline the process of venue and catering into one, and truly created so much ease and peace for us in such a chaotic season of COVID wedding planning. Our wedding day was perfect, our day-of contact on site was kind and made sure every detail was perfect and all were cared for, catering did an amazing job and the food was so good. We got all of this at such a fair price - my husband and I have continued to be grateful for this space and how they made a wedding we thought might not happen turn out to be so far beyond what we could have hoped for. Best day ever!
Reviewed on 15-09-2020
Wedding Date 04-09-2020
We LOVE the community house!! I do not have enough amazing things to say about this venue. We found the community house after our previously booked venue closed due to COVID, while touring the community house we quickly realized how beautiful and welcoming the space was. The staff from this point forward went out of their way to take care of details for us, streamline the process of venue and catering into one, and truly created so much ease and peace for us in such a chaotic season of COVID wedding planning. Our wedding day was perfect, our day-of contact on site was kind and made sure every detail was perfect and all were cared for, catering did an amazing job and the food was so good. We got all of this at such a fair price - my husband and I have continued to be grateful for this space and how they made a wedding we thought might not happen turn out to be so far beyond what we could have hoped for. Best day ever!
Reviewed on 15-09-2020
Oyin Kolawole (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2019
We had our wedding ceremony on August 18th, 2019 at the Winnetka Community House. The Winnetka Community House is a gem of a venue with a BEAUTIFUL outside space perfect for an outdoor ceremony. I couldn't believe it when we went to visit for the first time and saw the garden/outside space. It is beyond beautiful, a real hidden gem!! The cobblestones and the brick with the trees and all the greenery make it so picturesque!!We worked with Mark, in particular, to coordinate all the details/logistics for our wedding and he was great! He was so responsive and available whenever we had questions. And when it looked like it would rain on our wedding day, Mark reached out to us to check in about using the indoor space for the ceremony. He was on top of things, making sure that we would have a beautiful ceremony despite the weather. Fortunately for us, the rain stopped before our ceremony and we had our ceremony outside. Our guests loved the space and we loved how everything came out with the decorations. It was perfect and all the pictures we took came out great because of all the natural lighting.We are so thankful to Mark and the staff at the Winnetka Community house for all the work they did to make our ceremony so beautiful and so perfect.
Reviewed on 28-10-2019
Wedding Date 18-08-2019
We had our wedding ceremony on August 18th, 2019 at the Winnetka Community House. The Winnetka Community House is a gem of a venue with a BEAUTIFUL outside space perfect for an outdoor ceremony. I couldn't believe it when we went to visit for the first time and saw the garden/outside space. It is beyond beautiful, a real hidden gem!! The cobblestones and the brick with the trees and all the greenery make it so picturesque!!We worked with Mark, in particular, to coordinate all the details/logistics for our wedding and he was great! He was so responsive and available whenever we had questions. And when it looked like it would rain on our wedding day, Mark reached out to us to check in about using the indoor space for the ceremony. He was on top of things, making sure that we would have a beautiful ceremony despite the weather. Fortunately for us, the rain stopped before our ceremony and we had our ceremony outside. Our guests loved the space and we loved how everything came out with the decorations. It was perfect and all the pictures we took came out great because of all the natural lighting.We are so thankful to Mark and the staff at the Winnetka Community house for all the work they did to make our ceremony so beautiful and so perfect.
Reviewed on 28-10-2019
Jaclyn Parks (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-08-2019
The staff at Winnetka Community House truly goes out of their way to make you the happiest you can be. Our wedding from start to finish went so smoothly. We planned this wedding almost completely from out of state but Rachel was so helpful it felt like we were close by. I had all my questions answered within a reasonable time frame... and i asked ALOT of questions! I got so many compliments on the food and the venue. It truly was the best day of our lives.
Reviewed on 29-08-2019
Wedding Date 23-08-2019
The staff at Winnetka Community House truly goes out of their way to make you the happiest you can be. Our wedding from start to finish went so smoothly. We planned this wedding almost completely from out of state but Rachel was so helpful it felt like we were close by. I had all my questions answered within a reasonable time frame... and i asked ALOT of questions! I got so many compliments on the food and the venue. It truly was the best day of our lives.
Reviewed on 29-08-2019
Jacqueline Juliano (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
We can’t express enough how much we loved having our wedding ceremony at Winnetka Community House! It is such a beautiful, hidden gem! The garden was a perfect setting for our wedding ceremony. It was tucked away and secluded which made it feel more personal. The staff was very accommodating prior to and day-of. The maintenance staff went above and beyond and even provided our guests with iced tea on our hot day. The garden is beautifully kept and the surrounding grounds provided great backdrops for our pictures. Thank you for providing such a beautiful setting for our ceremony!
Reviewed on 18-08-2019
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
We can’t express enough how much we loved having our wedding ceremony at Winnetka Community House! It is such a beautiful, hidden gem! The garden was a perfect setting for our wedding ceremony. It was tucked away and secluded which made it feel more personal. The staff was very accommodating prior to and day-of. The maintenance staff went above and beyond and even provided our guests with iced tea on our hot day. The garden is beautifully kept and the surrounding grounds provided great backdrops for our pictures. Thank you for providing such a beautiful setting for our ceremony!
Reviewed on 18-08-2019
Lauren Carr (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
We had both our ceremony and reception at the Winnetka Community House this past September. It's a beautiful venue and our day was perfect. I'm giving four stars because they knocked down the arches and replaced them with wooden beams in the garden without notice or any apology. This was very upsetting because we chose this venue for the gorgeous brick arches and were extremely disappointed when they got rid of them. But overall, our day was still wonderful and the garden was a beautiful backdrop.
Reviewed on 20-11-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
We had both our ceremony and reception at the Winnetka Community House this past September. It's a beautiful venue and our day was perfect. I'm giving four stars because they knocked down the arches and replaced them with wooden beams in the garden without notice or any apology. This was very upsetting because we chose this venue for the gorgeous brick arches and were extremely disappointed when they got rid of them. But overall, our day was still wonderful and the garden was a beautiful backdrop.
Reviewed on 20-11-2018
Eliana Beatty (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2018
When we toured Winnetka Community House we fell in love! It has a beautiful garden area which we absolutely adored. The Garden Room (our reception room) was also very clean and has beautiful french style looking doors/windows. The staff was always very helpful. We had to drop off all our DIY decor the morning before and it was easy and painless. Unfortunately, the day of our wedding was a rainy one, but the staff and Catered by Design (caterer for the venue) waited as long as they could hoping it would clear up for our planned outdoor ceremony. It did not, but they were ready to move everything into the indoor space. The only complaint I had was that it got a bit stuffy and warm in the indoor space since I do not believe there was any air on (probably because it was autumn). Nevertheless, the ceremony and reception went beautifully and everyone was helpful and things ran smoothly. It's also a plus that there was plenty of parking available and it was free! I would recommend the venue to anyone looking for a garden feel but also a historic landscape. We loved it!
Reviewed on 25-10-2018
Wedding Date 30-09-2018
When we toured Winnetka Community House we fell in love! It has a beautiful garden area which we absolutely adored. The Garden Room (our reception room) was also very clean and has beautiful french style looking doors/windows. The staff was always very helpful. We had to drop off all our DIY decor the morning before and it was easy and painless. Unfortunately, the day of our wedding was a rainy one, but the staff and Catered by Design (caterer for the venue) waited as long as they could hoping it would clear up for our planned outdoor ceremony. It did not, but they were ready to move everything into the indoor space. The only complaint I had was that it got a bit stuffy and warm in the indoor space since I do not believe there was any air on (probably because it was autumn). Nevertheless, the ceremony and reception went beautifully and everyone was helpful and things ran smoothly. It's also a plus that there was plenty of parking available and it was free! I would recommend the venue to anyone looking for a garden feel but also a historic landscape. We loved it!
Reviewed on 25-10-2018
Imelda Matula (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-08-2018
I had the wedding of my dreams at this venue. Perfect outdoor venue just a short drive from the city with breathtaking views along the way and free parking for everyone. Their super friendly staff were very accommodating and made all the process very easy and pleasurable. They take very good care of their facility and keep everything clean and organized. It also includes an indoor venue in case there is bad weather on your special day. I highly recommend it!!
Reviewed on 19-09-2018
Wedding Date 25-08-2018
I had the wedding of my dreams at this venue. Perfect outdoor venue just a short drive from the city with breathtaking views along the way and free parking for everyone. Their super friendly staff were very accommodating and made all the process very easy and pleasurable. They take very good care of their facility and keep everything clean and organized. It also includes an indoor venue in case there is bad weather on your special day. I highly recommend it!!
Reviewed on 19-09-2018
Deblina R. (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2018
My husband and I got married at The Winnetka Community House and we are so happy we picked this venue. The Arches Garden was recently updated to now look a little more modern while still maintaining its charm. The staff were very friendly and assisted our caterers, decorators, wedding party and guest in whatever they needed. Our wedding day turned out to be very hot and humid. The only complaint I have is that the reception area (The Garden Room) did not have sufficient air conditioning and it was stuffy and uncomfortable, especially when everyone was dancing.
Reviewed on 16-09-2018
Wedding Date 02-09-2018
My husband and I got married at The Winnetka Community House and we are so happy we picked this venue. The Arches Garden was recently updated to now look a little more modern while still maintaining its charm. The staff were very friendly and assisted our caterers, decorators, wedding party and guest in whatever they needed. Our wedding day turned out to be very hot and humid. The only complaint I have is that the reception area (The Garden Room) did not have sufficient air conditioning and it was stuffy and uncomfortable, especially when everyone was dancing.
Reviewed on 16-09-2018
Amy Johnson (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2018
Overall we highly recommend this venue (mostly for the amazing partnered catering company - Catered By Design) but be warned - they did renovations in spring 2018, so the lovely arches in the pictures you see are gone and replaced by plain wooden planks. We were very unhappy about this change because we booked the venue in 2017, were shown the renovated space 2 months before our wedding in July 2018, and it looked different (in our opinion less beautiful) than what we thought we were getting. The WCH staff were inflexible with offering us compensation for providing us with a venue that looked different than the one we signed the contract for.That being said, we had a FANTASTIC wedding at WCH. It was raining on and off all day and the amazing catering staff was flexible enough to set up our tables indoors and then move it all outside for dinner after the storm had passed. We received so many compliments on the beauty of the venue and the quality of the food. If you're looking for a beautiful outdoor venue that's affordable and conveniently a one-stop-shop with an event space and caterer, WCH is for you!
Reviewed on 10-08-2018
Wedding Date 20-07-2018
Overall we highly recommend this venue (mostly for the amazing partnered catering company - Catered By Design) but be warned - they did renovations in spring 2018, so the lovely arches in the pictures you see are gone and replaced by plain wooden planks. We were very unhappy about this change because we booked the venue in 2017, were shown the renovated space 2 months before our wedding in July 2018, and it looked different (in our opinion less beautiful) than what we thought we were getting. The WCH staff were inflexible with offering us compensation for providing us with a venue that looked different than the one we signed the contract for.That being said, we had a FANTASTIC wedding at WCH. It was raining on and off all day and the amazing catering staff was flexible enough to set up our tables indoors and then move it all outside for dinner after the storm had passed. We received so many compliments on the beauty of the venue and the quality of the food. If you're looking for a beautiful outdoor venue that's affordable and conveniently a one-stop-shop with an event space and caterer, WCH is for you!
Reviewed on 10-08-2018
Michelle Golowacz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
Winnetka Community House was the perfect place for our wedding. The venue is gorgeous and affordable. The staff is personable and accommodating.The minute my (now) husband and I stepped outside to the Arches Garden, a large courtyard on the south side of the building, we knew we found the perfect venue. While it rained nonstop on our wedding day, we were still able to go outside and take pictures in the Arches Garden as well as in front of a few large doors and under the arches. The pictures I have seen thus far are incredible. On the day of our wedding, as well as the day after, our guests continuously commented about how gorgeous the venue was and how expensive it must have been. Our guests were blown away when we told them it was one of the most affordable places we found. We could not have asked for a more perfect place to hold our wedding. I highly recommend checking Winnetka Community House out for your wedding. You and your bank account will be glad you did.
Reviewed on 22-10-2017
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
Winnetka Community House was the perfect place for our wedding. The venue is gorgeous and affordable. The staff is personable and accommodating.The minute my (now) husband and I stepped outside to the Arches Garden, a large courtyard on the south side of the building, we knew we found the perfect venue. While it rained nonstop on our wedding day, we were still able to go outside and take pictures in the Arches Garden as well as in front of a few large doors and under the arches. The pictures I have seen thus far are incredible. On the day of our wedding, as well as the day after, our guests continuously commented about how gorgeous the venue was and how expensive it must have been. Our guests were blown away when we told them it was one of the most affordable places we found. We could not have asked for a more perfect place to hold our wedding. I highly recommend checking Winnetka Community House out for your wedding. You and your bank account will be glad you did.
Reviewed on 22-10-2017
Frank Krafka (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
We planned our wedding from out of state. When we found we could have a one stop shop for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception we knew this was the place for us. We really lucked out with a 75 degree day in July which made the outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour in the garden absolutely amazing. We took the idea of the garden and ran with it in our decorations. When we brought everything the night before it didn't look like much in their storage room, but when we showed up for the wedding the next day the staff set everything up beautifully. Our guests complimented us on the food and friendliness of the staff. We had the bar open all evening in the garden which was nice relief for many from the hot dance floor. When it ended at midnight we literally had to tell everyone to go home because no one wanted the party to be over. Everyone at Winnetka was charming, helpful, and gave us the classy wedding experience we wanted from the first tour to the last song.
Reviewed on 01-09-2017
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
We planned our wedding from out of state. When we found we could have a one stop shop for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception we knew this was the place for us. We really lucked out with a 75 degree day in July which made the outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour in the garden absolutely amazing. We took the idea of the garden and ran with it in our decorations. When we brought everything the night before it didn't look like much in their storage room, but when we showed up for the wedding the next day the staff set everything up beautifully. Our guests complimented us on the food and friendliness of the staff. We had the bar open all evening in the garden which was nice relief for many from the hot dance floor. When it ended at midnight we literally had to tell everyone to go home because no one wanted the party to be over. Everyone at Winnetka was charming, helpful, and gave us the classy wedding experience we wanted from the first tour to the last song.
Reviewed on 01-09-2017
K Wojt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2016
We fell in love with the Winnetka Community House the second we visited the location for the first time! It's a big building with lots of activities going on when you pull up to the front - the last thing we thought we'd find attached to the back is a perfect North Shore reception space with a picturesque garden! Almost every guest at our wedding asked us \"How did you find this space? We didn't even realize it was here!!!\"They just renovated the indoor space at the end of 2015/early 2016, so everything looks new and fresh (even the chairs are new - no need for seat covers!). We were not looking for an outdoor space originally, but ended up moving up our wedding date to a warmer month just so we could be sure to take advantage of the charming, private garden. The French doors all along the reception space open up into the garden, making it a perfect location for our cocktail hour, additional photos, and just hanging out during the evening. We had 100 people at our wedding, and the space was the perfect size (they put up a fake wall indoors to make the room a tad smaller, so it didn't seem empty).The Winnetka Community House exclusively works with Catered by Design for their events - which made the entire process so simple and easy. The person who showed us the space and walked through their wedding offerings, Nikee Fellows, actually works for Catered by Design but has her office in the Community House.Keep in mind that the Community House does host a lot of events throughout the day (they have a gym, art classes, theater, etc.). So there may be some people in the hallway, bathrooms, and general vicinity of the reception room during your event (depending on the time you have it). The building was a bit crowded with kids when we first arrived before cocktail hour at 4pm, but by the time the band started playing and guests began arriving at 5:30pm everyone had emptied out and we had that portion of the building to ourselves - so no complaints on our part! :)
Reviewed on 10-10-2016
24 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.88 out of 5.0Wedding Date 10-09-2016
We fell in love with the Winnetka Community House the second we visited the location for the first time! It's a big building with lots of activities going on when you pull up to the front - the last thing we thought we'd find attached to the back is a perfect North Shore reception space with a picturesque garden! Almost every guest at our wedding asked us \"How did you find this space? We didn't even realize it was here!!!\"They just renovated the indoor space at the end of 2015/early 2016, so everything looks new and fresh (even the chairs are new - no need for seat covers!). We were not looking for an outdoor space originally, but ended up moving up our wedding date to a warmer month just so we could be sure to take advantage of the charming, private garden. The French doors all along the reception space open up into the garden, making it a perfect location for our cocktail hour, additional photos, and just hanging out during the evening. We had 100 people at our wedding, and the space was the perfect size (they put up a fake wall indoors to make the room a tad smaller, so it didn't seem empty).The Winnetka Community House exclusively works with Catered by Design for their events - which made the entire process so simple and easy. The person who showed us the space and walked through their wedding offerings, Nikee Fellows, actually works for Catered by Design but has her office in the Community House.Keep in mind that the Community House does host a lot of events throughout the day (they have a gym, art classes, theater, etc.). So there may be some people in the hallway, bathrooms, and general vicinity of the reception room during your event (depending on the time you have it). The building was a bit crowded with kids when we first arrived before cocktail hour at 4pm, but by the time the band started playing and guests began arriving at 5:30pm everyone had emptied out and we had that portion of the building to ourselves - so no complaints on our part! :)
Reviewed on 10-10-2016
Contact Info for Community House Winnetka
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/communityhousewinnetka/ | |
| X (Twitter) | wchnews |
| winnetkahouse | |
| communityhouse_celebrate | |
| Website | www.mycommunityhouse.org |
| Phone | (847) 881-9303 |
| Address | 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL, 60093 |
| sahrab@mywch.org |
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