The Nineteenth Century
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $7,500 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 250 seated guests
About this venue
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association's beautiful Oak Park Landmark building has served the surrounding communities since its construction in 1928. The Classical Revival 2-story building exudes historical charm and inspiring awe for every guest. The Nineteenth Century offers multiple event spaces to fit your needs, with hanging chandeliers, a full stage, original hardwood floors, and a lofty ceiling. The Margaret Houck Ballroom is a beautiful and refined space for your ceremony and reception. Windows line both sides of the ballroom giving you plenty of natural light, casting an iridescent glow over the hardwood floors. From small to medium sized parties, consider the South Dining Room or the North Dining Room. Cozy yet elegant, these two rooms offer the perfect atmosphere.
Our event spaces
Ballroom
High ceilings with original wood flooring.
Margaret Houck Ballroom is a beautiful and refined space for your ceremony and reception. Windows line both sides of the ballroom giving you plenty of natural light, casting an iridescent glow over the hardwood floors.
Guest capacity
50-250 Seated
50-400 Standing
Square footage
4,400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Led lighting and full audio visual capabilities.
Room cost
$3000 for 5 hours
Ballroom
High ceilings with original wood flooring.
Margaret Houck Ballroom is a beautiful and refined space for your ceremony and reception. Windows line both sides of the ballroom giving you plenty of natural light, casting an iridescent glow over the hardwood floors.
Guest capacity
50-250 Seated
50-400 Standing
Square footage
4,400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Led lighting and full audio visual capabilities.
Room cost
$3000 for 5 hours
Available services that can be provided by The Nineteenth Century
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
Explore other vendors serving Oak Park, IL
- The OPAL Affair
- Alaura Creative
- Exquisite Events and Floral Design
- Party All Nite! DJ
- Jonathan Moody Band
- Kasey Kathleen Co.
- Olive & Oak Photography
- The Barnstorm
- ArtBroaden
- BullRose Productions
- Wedding Love Film : Retro Super 8 Film+film photography
- BarcStone Photography
Complete your dream team
- Oak Park Photographers
- Oak Park Beauty Professionals
- Oak Park Bands & DJs
- Oak Park Florists
- Oak Park Caterers
- Oak Park Planners
- Oak Park Cakes & Desserts
- Oak Park Videographers
- Oak Park Bar Services & Beverages
Other venues in Oak Park
- Fountain Blue Banquets & Conference Center
- K C Hall
- The Elmcrest Banquets
- Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel
- Cafe Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo
- The Seville Chicagoland All-Inclusive Wedding Venue
- Community House Winnetka
- The Long Hall
- Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club
- Holiday Inn Countryside-Onyx Events
- City Winery Chicago
- Canal Street Eatery & Market
Other wedding services nearby
- Niles, IL Wedding Videographers
- Evanston, IL Wedding Bands & DJs
- Wheeling, IL Wedding Florists
- Melrose Park, IL Wedding Beauty Professionals
- Berwyn, IL Wedding Caterers
- Orland Park, IL Wedding Cakes & Desserts
- Morton Grove, IL Wedding Florists
- Oak Forest, IL Wedding Caterers
- Niles, IL Wedding Photographers
- Chicago Heights, IL Wedding Caterers
- Oak Lawn, IL Wedding Bands & DJs
- Schaumburg, IL Wedding Photographers