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Spacious Backyard Venue in Algonquin
Algonquin Township, IL150 guests
Private Fenced Backyard Perfect for Gatherings, Celebrations & Photoshoots Welcome to our spacious private backyard in Algonquin! This fully fenced outdoor space is ideal for small gatherings, birthday parties, family celebrations, playdates, pet meetups, picnics, outdoor workshops, and photography sessions. Guests can enjoy a large…
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$45
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2 hr min
Light and Airy Event Venue with Historic Charm
Nunda Township, Crystal Lake, IL5.0 (1)
200 guests
The Ellery is a light-filled, romantic venue in Crystal Lake that blends timeless charm with modern amenities. Featuring a vaulted wood-ceiling ballroom, a historic house full of character, and two private getting ready suites, it’s perfect for weddings, showers, and photo shoots. Includes white tables,…
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$450
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12 hr min
Studio space for parties, events, rehearsals, photo shoots, and more!
Algonquin Township, Crystal Lake, IL100 guests
Our studio is a bright, open, and flexible space that’s perfect for so much more than dance. With high ceilings, mirrors, quality flooring, and an inviting atmosphere, the venue easily transforms to fit your needs. Whether you’re planning a photoshoot, theater rehearsal, community gathering, baby…
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$200
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2 hr min
Luxury Industrial Loft, a hidden gem in the Chicago Suburbs
Downtown, Elgin, IL5.0 (3)
50 guests
Our space is a historic, luxury loft-space that features vintage chandeliers, pendant cage lighting, hardwood floors throughout, floor to ceiling natural light windows, and curated furnishings which provide an inviting atmosphere in the historic district of Elgin, IL. Providing space for 50 seated, we offer…
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$200
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5 hr min
Sleek, Modern Space for Meetings, Events, or Evenings In
Dundee Township, ElGIN, IL30 guests
Welcome to a beautifully designed and multi-purpose venue perfect for meetings, workshops, interviews, private events, or evening gatherings. This modern venue offers comfort, functionality, and style in every corner. Main Room: A massive, modern conference table that comfortably seats 16 people — ideal for executive…
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$175
/hr
5 hr min
Party at Suburb Chicago with quiet and family friendly space
Fremont Township, Hawthorn Woods, IL15 guests
The space is a beautiful quiet walk out basement with full kitchen and fabulous water front-view. Outdoor patio is available for extra. The space is a walk out basement with gorgeous view looking at the lake with lots of natural habitat. No use of hot…
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$120
/hr
6 hr min
Peaceful 80-Acre Retreat with Wildlife, Trails, and Horses
Hartland Township, Woodstock, IL5.0 (1)
45 guests
Soulful Prairies has hosted a variety of events including equine clinics, private and corporate retreats, fundraisers, celebrations and meetings. In addition to our gorgeous prairie space, we also have clean and comfortable accommodations on-site for groups or individuals. We partner with exceptional people who can…
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$163
/hr
4 hr min
Large Fire Pit and a Deck with a Creek Running Through It
Elgin Township, IL5.0 (5)
50 guests
Almost 2 acres of beautiful natural space. Large mature trees, hills and a creek running through it. A very large firepit with adirondack chairs perfect for bonfires. There is also a small deck off to the side, a round table and 5 chairs can be…
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$75
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3 hr min
Urban Mirco Event Space
Lake Villa Township, IL5.0 (1)
40 guests
Small Gatherings or Events – Ideal for intimate events- 40 or under. Baby showers, Bridal Showers, Engagement Parties, Birthday Celebrations Workshops & Classes – Art, photography, or tech-focused events. Photo & Video Shoots – Natural lighting and neutral white backgrounds make it perfect for content…
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$150
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3 hr min
Open bright event space overlooking downtown Arlington Heights with tons of natural light!
Wheeling Township, Arlington Heights, IL4.8 (14)
150 guests
A great flexible event space for multiple uses. Open floor plan with flexible furniture options. Enjoy a bar where you can bring in a bartender or catered food. TV's to stream your power points, pitch decks, or family or friend photo albums. Great for corporate…
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$325
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2 hr min
ROCKIN' MODERN EVENT SPACE in heart of downtown Arlington Heights
Wheeling Township, Arlington Heights, IL25 guests
Host your next gathering in the heart of downtown at Brick & Mortar's beautiful, technology-enabled event space. Designed to comfortably accommodate up to 25 guests, the room offers flexible layouts with movable tables and furnishings that can be configured to suit your event's unique needs.…
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$195
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2 hr min
Mount Prospect Public House — Private Event Space in Downtown Mount Prospect
Elk Grove Township, Mount Prospect, IL220 guests
A beautifully renovated pub in the heart of downtown Mount Prospect, steps from the Metra station. Our main dining room doubles as a flexible private event space for corporate events, holiday parties, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, networking events, and full-venue buyouts. Full bar with custom…
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$150
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2 hr min
Diner for rent after hours
Wheeling Township, IL5.0 (1)
120 guests
Our space is perfect for intimate gatherings, celebrations, and special occasions like baptisms, birthdays, and family events. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, this venue offers a flexible layout that can be arranged to suit your needs. Guests are welcome to bring their own food,…
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$200
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6 hr min
Heated Indoor Pool Oasis with Swings, Fountains, and Lounge
Libertyville Township, Lake Forest, IL60 guests
Welcome to a private heated indoor pool retreat designed for year-round gatherings, celebrations, photo shoots, wellness events, and small private experiences. The space features a dramatic indoor saltwater pool with fountains, suspended swings, lounge seating, and an adjacent bar-style area that creates a unique resort-like…
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$200
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4 hr min
Plant Shop Perfect for Events and Photoshoots
Sycamore Township, IL70 guests
When you walk inside our stunning, bright, and airy space, your shoulders instantly relax. The ever-evolving collection of plants and modern murals fill the space creating the perfect aesthetic for your next unique event. Midcentury furniture, long tables, and a twelve-foot propagation wall will set…
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$300
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4 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through October 2026.
How much does a outdoor wedding venue cost to rent in Crystal Lake?
Outdoor wedding venues in Crystal Lake average $261 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
outdoor wedding venues Pricing Range in Crystal Lake, IL
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for outdoor wedding venues venues in Crystal Lake, ranging between $84 and $615.
$261/hr average
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How long do people rent outdoor wedding venues in Crystal Lake?
Most outdoor wedding venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 271 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Outdoor Weddings starting between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
outdoor wedding venues Booking Times in Crystal Lake, IL
Image representing average rental time for outdoor wedding venues in Crystal Lake, emphasizing most start between 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
3:00 PM10:00 PM
How popular are outdoor wedding venues in Crystal Lake?
Our local hosts have welcomed 960550 people into their outdoor wedding venues with reviews averaging 4.97 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.
Reviews for outdoor wedding venues
Maie A.
Minimalist Home | Former Charcoal Factory | Perfect for Film/Photo Production!
We chose Stuart’s space to do our legal wedding ceremony and I’m glad we did, it was absolutely stunning. There was a bit of a scramble at the beginning because the outdoor space was blocked off with a van which we had to move to free up the...
Marie A.
Rustic Backyard Garden
We hosted a wedding-weekend welcome party for about 60 people at the space. It was perfect! There is easy street parking. We had plenty of counter space to lay out food and drinks. The venue has chairs, tables, a grill, fridges, coolers, a speaker to play music, and...
Naté A.
Beautiful BYOB Event Space | Elegant | Stylish | Contemporary
held my wedding dinner here for about 40 ppl. Great, cost efficient event space with thoughtful decor, spacious kitchen, natural light, sound system, table and chairs provided, and cute outdoor space in the back. The hosts were very communicative and explained everything perfectly. I would book this space again...
Maly A.
Private Outdoor Riverfront Space in Lincoln Park
Peerspace and I couldn’t have asked for a better host than Rashad! My husband and I booked both the indoor and outdoor spaces for our April wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and it was such a beautiful space. Our party was roughly 60 and the space comfortably accommodated us...
London B.
Beautiful BYOB Event Space | Elegant | Stylish | Contemporary
We just celebrated our wedding ceremony and reception at this beautiful space, and it was everything we could have dreamed of and more. From the moment we stepped in, we felt wrapped in warmth and care — this venue truly made our special day magical.
The space is stunning: bright, naturally...
Jon C.
Industrial Style Venue And Garden In Lincoln Park/Bucktown
had our ceremony and reception at Concord 55.
Carissa made our wedding planning very stress-free and enjoyable. This space is very accommodating, spacious, and very cool looking. It's a loft style space with a great outdoor area. The patio is beautiful and soothing. The staff was very attentive...
Grant C.
Chicago West Loop Event Space
perfectly for our post-wedding celebration. There was more than enough space for all of our family and friends, the attendant on site, was super kind and helpful, the the garage door was clutch in helping keep the ambiance lively and open to the outdoors while still feeling private. Our...
Tyler D.
VERSATILE GALLERY IN THE HEART OF LOGAN SQUARE
and accommodating hosts. They are professional and really easy to work with. We rented their space for our wedding and it was perfect! The venue is beautiful, both inside and outdoor space in the back. Our guests kept commenting on how the brick inside made it feel really "Chicago". All...
Hannah J.
Private Outdoor Riverfront Space in Lincoln Park
We had a small wedding on 8/30 and rented the outdoor and indoor space. I just want to start off by saying that Rashad has been great from day 1 and is super responsive. A really nice and accommodating host who is really easy to talk to (and that is...
Paola J.
Spacious Inside/Outside Event Space with Patio and Fire Pit
This space was incredible and perfect for what we were looking for. My husband and I chose a casual, friendly wedding reception, and this venue didn't disappoint. They are very flexible and allow you to customize the space to your liking. The staff is warm, accommodating, and easy to...
Brian L.
VERSATILE GALLERY IN THE HEART OF LOGAN SQUARE
The gallery was everything we wanted for our small, intimate wedding gathering. Alina was amazing to work with, seriously, I still can't believe how perfect everything was. She lives above the venue, so it was super easy getting a hold of her.
We booked super last minute, like the...
Joshua M.
City Views, Elevated: Our Stunning Lounge in River North
itself it spacious and had all the amenities needed for our welcome party for our wedding: a kitchenette with fridge and kitchen island, numerous tables and couches for conversations and eating, and an outdoor space as well. In particular, we loved that they allowed us to bring in our own...
Molly O.
VERSATILE GALLERY IN THE HEART OF LOGAN SQUARE
This space is a hidden gem! We held our small wedding here, and with so many included touches we did not have to use any rental companies, etc. Chairs and tables are gorgeous, the many rooms and outdoor space gave us enough space to spread out and keep guests feeling...
Amanda R.
Charming Downtown Work/ Event Space
We booked this space on short notice as a backup plan for our small outdoor wedding - it didn't rain, thankfully, but I almost wished I had! This space is so cute, and Gloria was very communicative and easy to work with...
Courtney R.
Charming Craftsman in quaint Ottawa Hills
to work with for our woodsy, backyard celestial wedding! My husband and I were so grateful to work with Laura on accommodating all that we wanted to do with decor and we cannot speak highly enough of this adorable indoor and outdoor space! Laura and this property are on in...
Devan S.
Enlightened Elegance: Discover a Light-Filled Event Space Only Venue of it's Kind in Downtown Naperville
The space was great for our small wedding reception. Since it was a beautiful evening, we ended up utilizing the outdoor space more than originally planned. Jordan was great to work with...
Suejanna T.
West Logan Restaurant with Rustic Garden and Fire Pit | Perfect for Spring/Summer!
This space was perfect for hosting our post-wedding party! We loved that there is an indoor and outdoor space - both of which are super cute. It had everything we needed to have a great time. I highly recommend...
Marie W.
West Logan Restaurant with Rustic Garden and Fire Pit | Perfect for Spring/Summer!
This was exactly the space we needed for our wedding party, both inside and outdoor spaces were perfect, and the hosts were amazing...
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Updated October 29, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.