South Shore Cultural Center
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,010 for off-peak dates, and $7,980 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $6,010
Guest capacity
Up to 500 seated guests
About this venue
The South Shore Cultural Center offers a truly iconic and unforgettable setting for your wedding day. As a designated Chicago Landmark, this historic venue seamlessly blends old-world grandeur with modern elegance, providing a unique backdrop for your celebration. Imagine your ceremony with stunning views of Lake Michigan and the manicured golf course, followed by a reception in one of our grandiose ballrooms, where cascading chandeliers and intricate architecture create a luxurious atmosphere. With meticulously renovated interiors that honor the original decor, every space—from our ornate ballrooms to intimate art galleries—tells a story of timeless sophistication. Whether you envision a grand affair or a more intimate gathering, our versatile event spaces can be tailored to bring your wedding vision to life. Host the party of a lifetime in a location that feels both incomparable and uniquely yours.
Our event spaces
Dining Room
Step into a world of timeless elegance in our magnificent Dining Room, where every detail is designed to make your celebration truly unforgettable.
Bathed in natural light streaming through expansive, arched windows, this breathtaking space boasts soaring ceilings adorned with intricate architectural details and a dazzling chandelier that serves as a majestic centerpiece. The soft, pastel hues of the decor create a warm and inviting ambiance, while the classic patterned flooring adds a touch of sophisticated charm. With its grand columns and elegant drapery, the Dining Room offers a luxurious backdrop for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or any special occasion.
Guest capacity
300-390 Seated
Square footage
5,500
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- 3 hours setup - 4 hours event time - 1-hour tear-down
Room cost
Starting at $3,445 on weekdays and $4,333 on weekends
Solarium
Enter a space of radiant elegance in our Solarium, where historic grandeur meets timeless romance.
Bathed in natural light from a series of stunning arched windows, this breathtaking room is topped by a soaring 20-foot high ceiling, creating an airy and expansive atmosphere. A magnificent, sparkling chandelier hangs as the centerpiece, casting a warm glow over a unique geometric tile floor that adds a touch of classic sophistication. Adorned with intricate architectural moldings and stately columns, the Solarium serves as an exquisite canvas for your wedding. Whether you envision an intimate ceremony or a grand reception, this bright and beautiful space provides a truly unforgettable backdrop for your celebration.
Guest capacity
150-300 Seated
Square footage
3,890
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- 3 hours setup - 4 hours event time - 1 hour tear-down
Room cost
Starting at $2,900 on Weekdays and $3,660 on Weekends
Paul Robeson Theatre
Experience dramatic grandeur and classic elegance in the Paul Robeson Theatre.
his majestic space, with its soaring 30-foot ceiling and beautiful hardwood floors, sets a truly theatrical stage for your wedding. Stately columns line the walls, drawing the eye toward a raised stage that provides a natural focal point for your ceremony or reception. The room's timeless architectural details and warm lighting create a captivating atmosphere for your guests. As a perfect prelude to your main event, the adjoining Theatre Foyer offers a sophisticated pre-function space with its own impressive 20-foot ceilings, providing a seamless flow for a grand cocktail hour.
Guest capacity
Up to 500 Seated
Square footage
12,135
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- 3 hours setup - 4 hours event time - 1 hour tear-down
Room cost
Starting at $3,720 on weekdays and $4,680 on weekends
Music Library
Begin your wedding day in the elegant and timeless ambiance of the Music Library.
This distinguished space, with its rich, dark wood-paneled walls and built-in bookshelves, creates a sophisticated and serene retreat. The room's grand piano serves as a stunning centerpiece, while beautiful natural light pours in through the large windows, making it the perfect setting for capturing unforgettable getting-ready photos. This intimate and private space offers a comfortable and stylish area for you and your wedding party to relax, prepare, and share special memories before your ceremony.
Guest capacity
20-50 Seated
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
Starting at $995 on weekdays and $1,195 on weekends
Oak Room
Step into the timeless elegance of the Oak Room, a sophisticated and intimate space defined by its stunning, rich wood paneling.
Start your wedding day in a space of classic comfort and style. The Oak Room is a distinguished retreat defined by its beautiful, rich wood paneling and warm, inviting ambiance. With its intricate details and elegant chandeliers, this space provides a luxurious and photogenic backdrop for your getting-ready moments. It offers a private and serene setting for you and your wedding party to relax, prepare, and share special memories before you walk down the aisle. The Oak Room is more than just a space; it's the perfect first chapter of your wedding story.
Guest capacity
30-50 Seated
Square footage
902
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
Starting at $995 on weekdays and $1,195 on weekends
Dining Room
Step into a world of timeless elegance in our magnificent Dining Room, where every detail is designed to make your celebration truly unforgettable.
Bathed in natural light streaming through expansive, arched windows, this breathtaking space boasts soaring ceilings adorned with intricate architectural details and a dazzling chandelier that serves as a majestic centerpiece. The soft, pastel hues of the decor create a warm and inviting ambiance, while the classic patterned flooring adds a touch of sophisticated charm. With its grand columns and elegant drapery, the Dining Room offers a luxurious backdrop for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or any special occasion.
Guest capacity
300-390 Seated
Square footage
5,500
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- 3 hours setup - 4 hours event time - 1-hour tear-down
Room cost
Starting at $3,445 on weekdays and $4,333 on weekends
Solarium
Enter a space of radiant elegance in our Solarium, where historic grandeur meets timeless romance.
Bathed in natural light from a series of stunning arched windows, this breathtaking room is topped by a soaring 20-foot high ceiling, creating an airy and expansive atmosphere. A magnificent, sparkling chandelier hangs as the centerpiece, casting a warm glow over a unique geometric tile floor that adds a touch of classic sophistication. Adorned with intricate architectural moldings and stately columns, the Solarium serves as an exquisite canvas for your wedding. Whether you envision an intimate ceremony or a grand reception, this bright and beautiful space provides a truly unforgettable backdrop for your celebration.
Guest capacity
150-300 Seated
Square footage
3,890
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- 3 hours setup - 4 hours event time - 1 hour tear-down
Room cost
Starting at $2,900 on Weekdays and $3,660 on Weekends
Paul Robeson Theatre
Experience dramatic grandeur and classic elegance in the Paul Robeson Theatre.
his majestic space, with its soaring 30-foot ceiling and beautiful hardwood floors, sets a truly theatrical stage for your wedding. Stately columns line the walls, drawing the eye toward a raised stage that provides a natural focal point for your ceremony or reception. The room's timeless architectural details and warm lighting create a captivating atmosphere for your guests. As a perfect prelude to your main event, the adjoining Theatre Foyer offers a sophisticated pre-function space with its own impressive 20-foot ceilings, providing a seamless flow for a grand cocktail hour.
Guest capacity
Up to 500 Seated
Square footage
12,135
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- 3 hours setup - 4 hours event time - 1 hour tear-down
Room cost
Starting at $3,720 on weekdays and $4,680 on weekends
Music Library
Begin your wedding day in the elegant and timeless ambiance of the Music Library.
This distinguished space, with its rich, dark wood-paneled walls and built-in bookshelves, creates a sophisticated and serene retreat. The room's grand piano serves as a stunning centerpiece, while beautiful natural light pours in through the large windows, making it the perfect setting for capturing unforgettable getting-ready photos. This intimate and private space offers a comfortable and stylish area for you and your wedding party to relax, prepare, and share special memories before your ceremony.
Guest capacity
20-50 Seated
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
Starting at $995 on weekdays and $1,195 on weekends
Oak Room
Step into the timeless elegance of the Oak Room, a sophisticated and intimate space defined by its stunning, rich wood paneling.
Start your wedding day in a space of classic comfort and style. The Oak Room is a distinguished retreat defined by its beautiful, rich wood paneling and warm, inviting ambiance. With its intricate details and elegant chandeliers, this space provides a luxurious and photogenic backdrop for your getting-ready moments. It offers a private and serene setting for you and your wedding party to relax, prepare, and share special memories before you walk down the aisle. The Oak Room is more than just a space; it's the perfect first chapter of your wedding story.
Guest capacity
30-50 Seated
Square footage
902
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
Starting at $995 on weekdays and $1,195 on weekends
South Shore Cultural Center packages
Dining Room Wedding Package
Off-peak pricing $6,010
This package includes the breathtaking Dining Room, where your reception will unfold under the glow of cascading chandeliers, offering a truly grand and memorable experience. Your ceremony or cocktail hour will be hosted in the radiant Solarium, a space bathed in natural light with stunning architectural details. You and your wedding party will prepare in the intimate and sophisticated Music Library.
- 8-hour rental
- Event time to conclude at 10pm
- Tables and standard banquet chairs
Robeson Wedding Package
Off-peak pricing $6,580
Host your reception in the historic Paul Robeson Theatre, where a soaring 30-foot ceiling and stately columns provide a breathtaking backdrop for a grand celebration. The elegant Solarium will serve as the perfect setting for your ceremony or cocktail hour, with its beautiful natural light and timeless charm. You'll begin your day of luxury in the classic comfort of the Music Library, a private and exclusive retreat for getting ready with your closest friends.
- 8-hour rental
- Event time to conclude at 10pm
- Tables and standard banquet chairs
Premiere Lakeview Wedding Package
Off-peak pricing $7,980
This package includes a magnificent reception in the Paul Robeson Theatre, with its impressive stage and theatrical grandeur. The ultimate flexibility is yours as you can choose to host your ceremony or cocktails in either the radiant Solarium or the opulent Dining Room and Foyer, each offering a unique and spectacular setting with views of the lake. To complete your seamless day, you and your wedding party will get ready in the sophisticated Music Library.
- 8-hour rental
- Event time to conclude at 10pm
- Tables and standard banquet chairs
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