u/HotCurryinaHurry

My fiancé and I are looking for engagement party/reception venues in the Chicago area, about 1 hour outside of the city (for our Hindu engagement). We would prefer to use an external caterer rather than in-house catering to accommodate the dietary restrictions and cultural preferences of our guests. We are planning an event for approximately 150 guests and are looking for a venue with outdoor space with a garden vibe or waterside (or a combination of indoor/outdoor) that would work well for an August daytime celebration.

Do folks have any recommendations of venues that meet our needs?

My fiancé and I are looking for engagement party/reception venues in the Chicago area, about 1 hour outside of the city (for our Hindu engagement). We would prefer to use an external caterer rather than in-house catering to accommodate the dietary restrictions and cultural preferences of our guests. We are planning an event for approximately 150 guests and are looking for a venue with outdoor space with a garden vibe or waterside (or a combination of indoor/outdoor) that would work well for an August daytime celebration.

Do folks have any recommendations of venues that meet our needs?