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Lincoln Park Conservatory and Gardens
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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $1,700
Packages
Prices start at $1,700
Guest capacity
Up to 3000 seated guests
About this venue
Nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park, the historic Lincoln Park Conservatory offers a "paradise under glass" for your wedding celebration. Built between 1890 and 1895, this architectural gem features a lush tropical haven with four distinctive houses: the Palm House, Fern Room, Orchid House, and Show House. Exchange vows surrounded by exotic plants and a rich history, creating a truly unique and enchanting atmosphere. The stunning glass-and-iron structure provides a breathtaking backdrop for photos, while the serene outdoor gardens offer a natural extension of the space. Lincoln Park Conservatory is the perfect blend of historical elegance and natural beauty for couples seeking a memorable and picturesque venue.
Our event spaces
Conservatory
Step into a timeless Victorian glass house for a truly magical wedding.
The historic Lincoln Park Conservatory, built between 1890 and 1895, offers a lush, tropical "paradise under glass" that transports guests to another world. The venue's four stunning display houses—the Palm House, Orchid House, Fern Room, and Show House—provide a variety of breathtaking backdrops for your ceremony and photos. Be surrounded by ancient ferns, towering palms, and fragrant exotic flowers year-round. This unique space is perfect for couples seeking an enchanting and elegant setting with unparalleled natural beauty and a rich history.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Welcome party
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Gardens
Say "I do" amidst the classical elegance of the Formal Garden or the charming tranquility of Grandmother's Garden.
The Formal Garden, with its Bates Fountain and Von Schiller Monument, offers a grand, structured setting for an outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour. Just across the way, the Old English-style Grandmother's Garden, centered around the William Shakespeare monument, provides a more intimate and whimsical atmosphere. These historic outdoor spaces offer a beautiful contrast to the Conservatory's interior, allowing you to create a seamless indoor-outdoor wedding experience surrounded by monuments and meticulously manicured landscapes.
Guest capacity
2000-3000 Seated
Square footage
92,400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Conservatory
Step into a timeless Victorian glass house for a truly magical wedding.
The historic Lincoln Park Conservatory, built between 1890 and 1895, offers a lush, tropical "paradise under glass" that transports guests to another world. The venue's four stunning display houses—the Palm House, Orchid House, Fern Room, and Show House—provide a variety of breathtaking backdrops for your ceremony and photos. Be surrounded by ancient ferns, towering palms, and fragrant exotic flowers year-round. This unique space is perfect for couples seeking an enchanting and elegant setting with unparalleled natural beauty and a rich history.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Welcome party
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Gardens
Say "I do" amidst the classical elegance of the Formal Garden or the charming tranquility of Grandmother's Garden.
The Formal Garden, with its Bates Fountain and Von Schiller Monument, offers a grand, structured setting for an outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour. Just across the way, the Old English-style Grandmother's Garden, centered around the William Shakespeare monument, provides a more intimate and whimsical atmosphere. These historic outdoor spaces offer a beautiful contrast to the Conservatory's interior, allowing you to create a seamless indoor-outdoor wedding experience surrounded by monuments and meticulously manicured landscapes.
Guest capacity
2000-3000 Seated
Square footage
92,400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Lincoln Park Conservatory and Gardens packages
Inside Conservatory Rates
50-100 guests
Off-peak pricing $1,700-3,200
Host an unforgettable wedding within the breathtaking Lincoln Park Conservatory, a "paradise under glass" that offers exclusive evening access for your special day. Since the Conservatory is open to the public during the day, all wedding rentals and setup must begin after 5:00 PM. We offer two distinct rental timeframes to suit your event needs.
- 2-Hour Usage (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
- 7-Hour Usage (5:00 PM - 12:00 AM)
Outdoor Garden Rates
Off-peak pricing $3,086-4,693
All outdoor rentals are for an 8-hour usage period, which includes all necessary setup and breakdown time. For couples planning a more intimate or shorter event, a 4-hour rental option is also available at half the cost of the 8-hour fee. Both packages grant you exclusive access to these beautiful, historic spaces, allowing you to create a memorable day surrounded by nature's beauty and timeless architecture.
- 8-hour rental
- Additional hours before 11pm for $250/h
- 11pm-12am is $500 + personnel fees
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