Pleasant Home

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Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,600

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 100 seated guests


About this venue

Pleasant Home is a showcase of 19th-century craftsmanship and artistry, with rich custom woodwork throughout, extraordinary art glass windows, tiled fireplaces, intricate woodcarvings, and painted ceilings. Pleasant Home boasts an airy first floor which opens to an expansive front porch, and two wedding suites located on the second floor. The surrounding Mills Park offers a peaceful, beautiful view from inside the home and out. Conveniently located just 10 miles west of downtown Chicago and in the heart of Oak Park, there are plenty of surrounding amenities available for your guests. Our professional staff looks forward to helping you create a unique a memorable event in this architectural gem.


Our event spaces

Drawing & Dining Room

Airy, architecturally intricate space with rich wood trim, two tiled fireplaces, and painted ceilings.

The Drawing & Dining Rooms are a connected space, offering ample room for a seated dinner, a stationed cocktail reception, or your ceremony.

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-100 Standing

Included in this room:

- Dark mahogany chairs with black padding - 60" round dining tables - 6' rectangle tables - 8' rectangle tables - Adjustable highboy tables - Oak podium - Projector and screen - Sound system

Front Porch

A grand front porch with beautiful views of Mills Park.

The front porch offers a covered, outdoor space for seated or standing events. A beautiful tiled floor, views of the iconic stained glass front doors, and plenty of room for your guests to mingle.

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-100 Standing

Included in this room:

- Dark mahogany chairs with black padding - 60" round dining tables - 6' rectangle tables - 8' rectangle tables - Adjustable highboy tables

Grand Hall

An impressive room filled with detailed wood carvings, stunning stained glass, and a large fireplace.

Wow your guests with Pleasant Home's most iconic room, decked out in ornate architectural details from floor to ceiling. Host an intimate ceremony here, set up for cocktail hour, or use the space to take truly one-of-a-kind wedding photos.

Guest capacity

1-20 Seated

1-20 Standing

Included in this room:

- Dark mahogany chairs with black padding - 6' rectangle tables - 8' rectangle tables - Adjustable highboy tables - Oak podium

Drawing & Dining Room

Airy, architecturally intricate space with rich wood trim, two tiled fireplaces, and painted ceilings.

The Drawing & Dining Rooms are a connected space, offering ample room for a seated dinner, a stationed cocktail reception, or your ceremony.

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-100 Standing

Included in this room:

- Dark mahogany chairs with black padding - 60" round dining tables - 6' rectangle tables - 8' rectangle tables - Adjustable highboy tables - Oak podium - Projector and screen - Sound system

Front Porch

A grand front porch with beautiful views of Mills Park.

The front porch offers a covered, outdoor space for seated or standing events. A beautiful tiled floor, views of the iconic stained glass front doors, and plenty of room for your guests to mingle.

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-100 Standing

Included in this room:

- Dark mahogany chairs with black padding - 60" round dining tables - 6' rectangle tables - 8' rectangle tables - Adjustable highboy tables

Grand Hall

An impressive room filled with detailed wood carvings, stunning stained glass, and a large fireplace.

Wow your guests with Pleasant Home's most iconic room, decked out in ornate architectural details from floor to ceiling. Host an intimate ceremony here, set up for cocktail hour, or use the space to take truly one-of-a-kind wedding photos.

Guest capacity

1-20 Seated

1-20 Standing

Included in this room:

- Dark mahogany chairs with black padding - 6' rectangle tables - 8' rectangle tables - Adjustable highboy tables - Oak podium


Pleasant Home packages

Petite Wedding

1-50 guests

Description

Wanting an intimate wedding without the stress of planning endless details? Our Petite Wedding package offers the venue, ceremony, and catering services all in one simple price for your smaller, intimate, and immediate celebration! The Petite Wedding package accommodates parties of up to 50, available Sunday-Thursday and Saturday luncheon. Pricing is inclusive of all amenities.

What’s included
  • Exclusive access to first floor and porch
  • Catering
  • Sound system
  • Round tables
  • Rectangle tables
  • Adjustable highboy tables
  • Dark mahogany chairs
  • Rehearsal in advance of event

Available services that can be provided by Pleasant Home

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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Mid-April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
January, February, March, early-April
Yes, but all alcohol must be served during your event only by your licensed catering staff. Alcohol is not allowed in the surrounding park.
No, but there is ample free street parking around the home.
Our first floor is wheelchair accessible, however the second floor is only accessible by stairs.
No, you do not, but there is an additional fee for contracting caterers outside of Pleasant Home's preferred catering list.
You will have access two hours prior to the start time of your event. If you require additional time, please discuss this with Pleasant Home staff.