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Pleasant Home
217 Home Avenue | Oak Park, IL 60302
Pleasant Home is one of the nation’s earliest and most distinguished examples of Prairie School Architecture, offering a unique blend of historic elegance and modern event flexibility. Located just 10 miles west of downtown Chicago, this 30-room architectural gem features extraordinary art glass windows, intricate woodwork, a massive fireplace, and stunning tile details. Its airy first floor opens onto a spacious front porch overlooking Mills Park, creating the perfect backdrop for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and private celebrations.
Guests can enjoy accessible second-floor rooms, including two wedding suites and museum displays of original furnishings by architect George W. Maher. Pleasant Home accommodates a variety of event types and layouts, from seated dinners and buffets to cocktail receptions and theater-style gatherings, all with professional staff to ensure a seamless experience.
Our Chicago catering company has firsthand experience working with Pleasant Home and personally recommends this venue. Visit their website below to learn more.
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Rental Includes:
- 100 dark mahogany chairs with black padding
- 11 standard 60” round tables
- 2 six-foot and 2 eight-foot rectangular tables
- 10 adjustable highboy tables
- Oak podium
Additional Options:
- Projector and screen
- Pleasant Home sound system
- One-hour ceremony rehearsal
Capacity:
- Up to 100 guests for seated/plated dinner or buffet indoors
- Up to 100 guests for stationed or cocktail reception indoors
- Theater-style seating: 100 in Drawing & Dining Rooms, 100 on the front porch
- 20 seated in the Library
- 20 seated in the Reception Room
Features & Highlights:
- Prairie School architectural masterpiece designed in 1897 by George W. Maher
- Historic charm with rich woodwork, art glass, intricate carvings, and tile work
- Expansive front porch with serene views of Mills Park
- Versatile spaces for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, showers, and memorials
- Conveniently located near the Eisenhower Expressway, CTA Green Line, and Metra stops
