NIU Naperville and DeKalb

Updated January 26, 2024

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Beautiful Location in DeKalb, Naperville, Rockford

With venues are located in DeKalb, Naperville & Rockford, we have backdrops for your momentous occasion. Whether you are dreaming of an indoor or outdoor setting for your ceremony or union, NIU has picture perfect options for your vows and reception. Simply gorgeous!

Amenities & Details

Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet

Guest Capacity

Up to 250

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff

Settings

Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront

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Pricing for NIU Naperville and DeKalb

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NIU Naperville and DeKalb Reviews

Sanam Chakraborty (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2022
NIU Naperville did an amazing job hosting one of the pre-wedding events for my South-Asian wedding. Gina was so responsive to all our requests and was more than happy to offer small details (like displaying an image on the digital screen) to make our event even more memorable.The space was beautiful, we loved the large windows and high ceilings. The outdoor patio area was a hit too.
Reviewed on 05-07-2022

Mary Grimes (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-06-2019
Terry and her staff at the visitor’s center were so wonderful to work with before and on the day of my daughter’s wedding. It helped to have people so calm and competent working for us on a day that is exciting but also hectic.The facilities are clean and contemporary and provide a unique setting for an event. I loved having the large room for the main reception area and then the side room and hall that allowed for more quiet celebrating.I can’t say enough except we felt lucky we had found a hidden jewel located so close to home. It is a great location with quality staff and reasonable prices.
Reviewed on 25-04-2020

Tess Grimes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-06-2019
I absolutely loved working with NIU in DeKalb for our wedding! It was an amazing place to be for both our wedding, reception, and all of our photos. Specifically we used the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center for the wedding and reception, along with some photos. Our other photos were taken in another one of their lovely buildings. Terry Stack was the coordinator for us and she was a god send. So helpful in every way possible, I don’t think I would have made it through this wedding without her and her assistant! I cannot stress enough that if you are looking for a place to have your wedding, reception, or both, that this is the place to do it! You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 17-04-2020

Amber Bemley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
If you utilize this venue you won't regret itI used the Polluck ballroom located in the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. I invited 300 guest where 260 were in attendance including children (who had their own room). Terry Stack was my event organizer and was AWESOME to work with. I had access to a great menu, and elegant ballroom with a courtyard located behind the room. Terry gave me access to another room for children at NO ADDITIONAL COST; I also had access to 2 projector screens and microphones at NO additional cost. Not only is this venue affordable, it's elegant! You won't regret the choice.
Reviewed on 17-04-2020

Nicole Davis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
We got married at NIU's Lagoon October 2019 and had our reception in Altgeld Hall. It was amazing from start to finish! Everyone at NIU was easy to work with and very knowledgable about how to run everything. The grounds were very well kept and made for the most beautiful backdrops as well as all the fun buildings around the lagoon. The food was fantastic, we did a buffet and each choice was more delicious than the next. We had several vegetarians to feed and they had lots of options to keep everyone's tummy happy. We stayed at the Holmes Student Center Hotel and it was AMAZING to have everything in one general location--They have golf carts that can be rented too--highly recommend! The staff was very accommodating-we had our bagpiper back out the day before the wedding and 1 quick email had speakers and a table set up for our DJ to play some tunes. I could not have imagined the day going any smoother and I know a lot of hard work went into my Big day from their side. <3
Reviewed on 16-04-2020

Emilee Hall (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2019
We had a great experience! Our wedding reception was beautiful at the NIU Alumni Center. Terry was SO helpful in planning our day, helping with arrangements and deliveries (since we live in TN and weren’t able to make a ton of trips home). Barsema was already lovely, so we did not have to decorate too much. We just had a few things on the tables and flowers to add some color. We were able to have access ALL DAY the day before our wedding to decorate and drop anything off. This was great, since other venues only give access the day of. Overall I would highly recommend Barsema as your wedding venue. Great help, great amenities, and a great day!!
Reviewed on 16-04-2020

Becky Barnhart (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
Great venue! The staff was so amazing and helpful. They made us feel so comfortable and welcome! The staff set everything up to our specifications and it looked amazing. The patio was a nice addition!
Reviewed on 04-10-2019

Sonia Wang (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-07-2017
NIU has an amazing staff and a beautiful venue. They did an amazing job for our wedding and are very detail oriented. They helped us set up for our wedding. Everyone was very nice and friendly, very easy to work with. They made the day completely stress free. It is a perfect place for your whole day with ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception! We had a July wedding and beautiful outdoor ceremony. They gave is ideas were we could have our tea ceremony. Also, the best place for our bagpiper to play! They had flowers to help decorate the archway for our wedding. Nicole & Suzanne are amazing and would highly recommend this venue for your wedding.
Reviewed on 24-09-2017

Jaleesa Burton (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-06-2015
NIU Naperville did a fantastic job. Everyone was very nice and friendly, very easy to work with. They make the day completely stress free. It is a perfect place for your whole day with ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and there are multiple choices to have an indoor wedding as a back up. They have a great team that really strives to make you day perfect and give you the vision that you have been dreaming of. I highly recommend NIU Naperville as your venue for your wedding.
Reviewed on 12-06-2015

Jen Hinz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-05-2015
NIU Naperville was awesome!!! Barb and Gina did a fantastic job, and the venue looked even better than I had imagined. I didn't want to share my venue with any other weddings, so it was perfect that we were the only wedding there that day. The outdoor patio was beautifully lit up at night. The spacious atrium was perfect for cocktail hour. All the floor to ceiling windows made everything even more beautiful. The uplifting was perfect (and very reasonably priced as well). About 2 weeks before the wedding, my \"getting ready\" venue plans fell apart. I was heartbroken. NIU was very accommodating and allowed me and my bridal party to get ready in a spacious upstairs conference room with lots of natural lighting. It worked perfectly!!! I was very pleased with how everything turned out, and I cannot thank the staff at NIU enough. I highly recommend them to everyone. I have received so many compliments from my wedding guests who were highly impressed with the wonderful job that NIU did with my wedding. My wedding was about a month ago, and everyone is still raving how wonderful everything was! :) Thanks, NIU!!! :)
Reviewed on 04-06-2015

Emily Williams (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2014
We recently booked our wedding at NIU-Naperville and we couldn't be happier with that decision. Right from the start they were friendly, professional and organized about all of our wedding details. We had the pleasure of working with Gina, who did a great job at making sure everything was done correctly and we were well taken care of during the actual wedding day. The venue looked beautiful and every single staff person we interacted with was kind and helpful. We would highly recommend them for a wedding!
Reviewed on 15-09-2014

Tiffany Ryan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2013
This location is amazing and provided an awesome setting for our wedding reception. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. We received endless compliments on our venue!
Reviewed on 05-08-2013

Meredith Turnquist (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2013
Gina from NIU is fantastic. She is organized, responds to emails/phone calls very quickly, is fun, creative and will work with you until you feel 100% confident/comfortable. NIU's venue is Naperville is SUPER flexible. We were able to bring in our own alcohol, our own decorations, were able to select from 3 different catering vendors. They even let us set up a custom bags (cornhole) set for the patio during cocktail hour. The 2-story atrium is beautiful and GREAT for pictures! The outside patio is fantastic, great for pictures, a great gathering place for guests and makes for a nice \"breath of fresh air\" during the reception. Our wedding was PERFECT and it had a LOT to do with the flexibility and look/feel of Northern Illinois University Conference Center. Do yourself a favor and at least check out the venue. Gina is great, you won't be disappointed.
Reviewed on 23-05-2013

Corinne Dennison (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2012
The place did not look nice at all and they charged you for everything you would need that they would just have sitting in a closet anyway. Also, they charged $3000 or more to just rent the facility.
Reviewed on 05-09-2012

Maeven Sipes (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2011
I had my wedding at NIU Naperville and it would have been perfect if it wasn't for the staff at NIU. They were awful to deal with through the whole experience. The wedding still turned out beautifully but I could have avoided a lot of stress.\rPros-\r It is a beautiful location, we had our ceremony outside on the patio and my florist made it look great. I loved the reception room with all the windows and the fact that I could have everything in one location.\rCons-\rThe staff were very had to deal with during planning process. Shirley was my main contact and she was very hard to get responses from and most of the time she didn't know. I had to repeat my information to her many times because she would never write it down, remember or take the time to look anything up before responding to me. I had a really hard time working out the fees and contract with them. They made multiple mistakes and took many revisions to get the correct pricing. She didn't send me the final \"contract\" (in quotations because all it was was an excel spreadsheet, not a contract) until after the first payment was due. I asked about hanging paper lanterns over the dance floor and if we could use a ladder. I was not informed that it was something NIU staff would do. The day before when we tried to get the ladder, I was informed we were not allowed and NIU staff would have to do it. Fortunately Eric was kind enough to hang the lanterns last minute but it could have been avoided if Shirley had been knowledgable about policies and told me. On the day of my wedding I was harrased by the staff to decide if my ceremony would be outside or inside. It was sunny but scattered rain was predicted for the day. I asked multiple times for them to set it up outside and if it rains we would move inside. They were very concerned about their chairs. We offered to wait and set up the chairs ourselves when it was closer to ceremony time but they refused to let us touch the chairs. They were rude and demanding to me as soon as I arrived at the venue to get dressed. I felt they were pressuring me to move inside and told me it was raining in the west but I said I wanted it outside. Low and behold it didn't rain all day and they were able to leave at 2pm like they wanted. The last straw was when they turned on the lights and told our DJ to stop playing at 11pm when we had the place booked till midnight. I argued with the staff who said this happens all the time and they agreed to let us stay till midnight but that Shirley had told them it ends at 11pm. We lost almost 20 minutes of time discussing it and many guests left during this time. It was an awful ending to my reception and it didn't have to happen. Our original agreement signed with the deposit clearly stated we had the room until midnight.\r\rIf you are interested in this venue please find out who the staff are handling events. I heard Shirley will be retiring so maybe they will hire competent staff. However at least two other staff at NIU were rude so I can't say I expect much improvement. It is very unfortunate because every single one of our other vendors were wonderful.
Reviewed on 02-11-2011

TAMMY KEMP (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-07-2007
Atrium area was spacious and bright for our cocktail hour and dinner event room has windows on 2 sides that look out to a pond and fountain. Reception venue staff wanted to make it as beautiful as possible and were very accomodating. We were able to work with their caterer to get exactly what we wanted.
Reviewed on 17-09-2007

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Contact Info for NIU Naperville and DeKalb

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Website	www.niu.edu
Phone	(866) 753-0010
Address	1120 East Diehl Road, Naperville, IL, 60563
Email	gkenyon@niu.edu

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Meet the NIU Naperville and DeKalb Team

DeKalb Locations: Heidi + Terry ( & Mission is our Mascot) , Naperville Locations: Gina, Nicole and Suzanne NIU Naperville and DeKalb Coordinator

DeKalb Locations: Heidi + Terry ( & Mission is our Mascot) , Naperville Locations: Gina, Nicole and Suzanne (Coordinator)

We are so excited to help you with this next chapter in your life. We absolutely love, love and nothing is better than a wedding to honor and share that emotion with family and friends. We cannot wait to share our knowledge and experience with you. Heidi + Terry, NIU DeKalb LocationsCristina + Nicole + Suzanne, NIU Naperville Locations

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