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Pricing information

Price range: $10,000 - $25,000 Price range: $8,000 - $22,000
Couples usually spend $18,000 Couples usually spend $16,000
Reception
$1,900 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$21 per person
Reception
$1,500 starting price
Ceremony
$250 starting price
Bar service
$21 per person
These prices are available for the months of Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov. These prices are available for the months of Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Dec.

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About

On WeddingWire since 2015

The Nineteenth Century Club is a beautiful wedding venue in Oak Park, Illinois.

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.

Check out the gallery for an exclusive 360° Virtual Tour, and picture yourself at The Nineteenth Century Club today!

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,900

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$21

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
December
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4.8 out of 5 rating
23 Reviews
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100% Recommended by couples
Kevin
Kevin Z. Sent on 10/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful location and amazing team

This is an excellent choice for a wedding venue! My wife and I had a wonderful celebration here - both our ceremony and reception were held in this building, and there are multiple floors with different layouts and functions that can suit all the different portions of a wedding day.

Our top wedding priorities were to feed our guests delicious food, have a beautiful ceremony and reception, and have a space that was easy to use and navigate. The 19th Century Club offers all of these things with exceptionally good quality.

The coordinating team (Woody and Ryan) are incredible to work with. They were responsive and offered guidance and support all throughout our wedding planning process, which made our day easy to plan and execute, but most importantly, made it simple for us to be present and enjoy our wedding.
Krystle
Krystle C. Sent on 11/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great space, friendly service, awesome food!

We held our Welcome Party here the night before the wedding and this venue was perfect! The team is very accommodating and friendly. We mostly worked with Woody who helped make everything happen for us, including hiring Chef Jane to cook us wonderful Haitian food. The day of Stephanie helped keep everything together and was so kind. Ryan was great keeping everything together and we received great service from the team. The space worked well for up to 300 people and could have held more! We loved the setup we had for our welcome party and we had the best time.

Such a great venue to host your wedding or any event in Oak Park, highly recommend!
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Eddie F. Sent on 10/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dont pass this place up

My husband and I were engaged for years and we looked at dozens of venues but we never quite connected to any place until we walked into the Nineteenth Century Club. Located in lovely Oak Park, it is directly across from a beautiful piece of land called Austin Gardens - a PERFECT location for outdoor photos.

On October 8th 2022, we hosted 250+ people and you would never know it was one of the largest events the Club has hosted. Everything ran smoothly and our guests had an amazing time.

Filled with antique charm but with all the modern conveniences you can ask for, we knew immediately that this was the place. We worked almost exclusively with Woody who is just phenomenal at his job. At the time of our wedding he was both the coordinator AND the chef. As a coordinator he is thorough, honest, and incredibly accommodating. He has dozens of “preferred vendors” that know this venue inside and out. As a chef - let’s just say we STILL get compliments on the food which is saying a lot as we had a Sicilian/Filipino wedding - two cultures where food is KING. It was delicious! Our experience with Woody was a blessing - so much so we consider him a friend to this day!

PLEASE DO NOT PASS THIS PLACE UP. Take a tour. Meet with Woody. I promise you will not regret it.
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Team

John  Linton
John Linton
Sales Manager/Chef

John “Woody” Linton started cooking at the age of 14 in his home town of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Upon graduation, he sought out Hyde Park to attend the Culinary Institute of America. His first landing was in Scottsdale, working at the award-winning restaurant Vu, with Chef William Bradley. Following this milestone, Woody helped open The Alto Ristorante at the Hyatt Regency, Scottsdale. John has also worked at Lake Park Bistro in Milwaukee, the Bohemian Grove in Northern California, and seasonally at the Talon Lodge in Sitka, Alaska, as their Executive Chef.

He opened and acted as Executive Chef of Hearth Restaurant in Evanston for several years. He helps out Venge Vineyards in Calistoga, California and is the Catering Chef at Oak Park Banquets and the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association in Oak Park.

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