One of the best parts about being in the network of Naperville Wedding Photographers is the fact that I get to see endless amazing wedding venues and Naperville Illinois is surrounded by a bunch of them. I still get excited when I get the chance to photograph a wedding or an event at a new location mainly because I love figuring out new ways to add variety to my work! I haven’t come close to photographing all of the locations that I hear about from other photographers or that I have read about, but here is a list of places that I am hoping to see come up on one of my wedding contracts in the near future!
Elements at Water Street
I have heard nothing but amazing things about Elements and I would have to say that it is one amazing looking venue. Here is what their website has to say…
Conveniently located just steps from Naper Settlement in the heart of downtown Naperville, Elements at Water Street offers custom menu planning, wedding coordination, premium full-service bar and personalized tastings. This stunning ballroom boasts an organic, contemporary space with a signature wood ribbon ceiling and offers a separate pre-reception area for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Located on the 2nd floor of Hotel Indigo, the ballroom comfortably seats 250 guests.
Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk is an upscale boutique hotel at the center of Naperville’s colorful downtown district. Local art, rustic wood tones and antique touches immerse guests in the history of the Naperville Riverwalk neighborhood — a perfect backdrop for bridal photos. The hotel offers 158 guest rooms featuring 37 suites from Riverfront King Suites to Terrace Suites.
This premier wedding package delivers the best preferred Hotel Indigo room block rate, package pricing for the Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement plus exceptional inclusions at Elements at Water Street.
Naperville Wedding Photographers are drooling at all of the options that this place gives you to take wedding photos at. Roughly about 100 feet away from Elements doors is the ever popular Naperville River Walk which provides gorgeous covered bridges, beautiful walkways, and enough room to do fun photos with the bridal party. They even planned out a full day for you!!
- Begin your magical day at Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement for your ceremony
- Afterward, enjoy a stroll on the beautiful grounds at the Naper Settlement and adjacent Riverwalk for unforgettable photos
- Followed by the most exquisite pre-reception cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at Elements at Water Street inside Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk
- Guide your guests into the magnificent riverfront main ballroom for the most exciting evening of your life, to enjoy a fine dining experience with family and friends
- Then relax in Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk’s elegant bridal suite while guests enjoy preferred rates on guest rooms
I walk by this venue all of the time and it was awesome seeing it get built from the ground up. If you are going there to check out what Elements have to offer, make sure to check out some of the restaurants! Blue Sushi and Sake Grill is one of my favorites! If you are looking for more information on Elements, contact Cheryl Cady HERE.
Carriage Greens Country Club
Another venue Naperville Wedding Photographers always seem to talk about is the beautiful Carriage Green Country Club located pretty close by in Darien. Most golf courses seem to have a lot to offer and the food is usually incredible. This is a description of what they provide right from their website.
Beautiful Beginnings start at Carriage Greens Country Club which offers the amenities of a private club at a fraction of the cost. Set amidst lush greens and fabulous fairways, our banquet rooms provide a picture perfect setting for your much anticipated day. Our experienced and professional staff will help guide you through every detail to ensure that your celebration is truly a memorable one. Providing you with the ultimate wedding reception experience is our goal. At Carriage Greens Country Club, we have multiple wedding reception halls from which you can choose. To view more information on your wedding reception options, please click on the links below.
They also offer…
- Facilities to accommodate up to 350
- Rooms that offer a panoramic view of the golf course
- Cuisine expertly prepared by our on-site, certified chef
- Marble dance floors and crystal chandeliers
- Complete Maitre D’ Service throughout the entire event
If you are looking for a place to have your bridal shower, this place does that too! The grounds look beautiful and I am sure that you could talk them into shuttling us around in a golf cart or two to make photos easier! Naperville Wedding Photographers have quite a few golf courses in the area to choose from but it seems like quite a few are talking about Carriage greens.
Interested in checking out this location or to book your early morning tee time? Contact Brian Broderick HERE!
Company 251
Company 251 is definitely on the top of my list of places I would love to photograph a wedding at! They have a gorgeous vintage vibe throughout this location as well as a rustic exterior with worn branding on the outside. I really enjoy photographing weddings and events at places with character and this place has a ton of it! Naperville Wedding Photographers have a ton to choose from at this rustic location. This is how they described their location.
The 50,000 square foot warehouse we now call Company 251, was founded by Cyrus McCormick, who invented the first commercially successful mechanical reaper and in 1851 cofounded the McCormick Reaper Works, which would merge with the Deering Harvester Company in 1906 to become the International Harvester Corporation. Company 251 is a luxury event space open to private events, concerts, productions, exhibitions, and corporate or private parties. Featuring architectural and historical elements merging the past with present, and historic with modern, makes this an unparalleled backdrop for your event.
They also mention…
Planning events can be complicated, that’s why Company 251 is dedicated to being your comprehensive venue and catering experience. Our parent company, Moveable Feast & Co., provides you with an artisanal food and drink program to match our luxurious space. Our onsite kitchen, helmed by acclaimed Executive chef, Chris Ayukawa, creates seasonal menus based on food sourced from local farms, harvested and prepared moments before service. Our single point of contact for these two big parts of your day will make planning simple and your vision complete. A Perfect Menu The Moveable Feast mission is to help our community celebrate life through thoughtful, wholesome, hand-made foods and the joy of entertaining. We’ll work with you to create the perfect dining experience. We customize every menu to make sure it suits you and your special day, whether it’s a personalized signature cocktail or a tower of deeply fudgey brownies made famous by Oprah’s favorite thing
I never knew they sourced their ingredients locally! Naperville Wedding Photographers will have a short drive to this wedding venue since it is only in Aurora!
Venues like Company 251 is one of the many reasons why I still get excited to photograph weddings (getting to hang out with such awesome couples is still by far my favorite aspect about weddings). If you’re interested in checking this place out contact them HERE!
River Bend Golf Club
Last but not least on my list of Naperville Wedding Photographers secret spots is the River Bend Golf Club. This is another location that has a lot to offer and one place that I am hoping that I get the chance to photograph an event or a wedding at. One great addition that River Bend offers is both indoor and outdoor events! Most Naperville Wedding Photographers will agree, tent weddings are the best! Here is what they had to say about their venue!
Whether celebrating a birthday, upcoming nuptials, a lifetime of wedded bliss, a new baby, a personal milestone or corporate success, we have a variety of accommodations both indoor and outdoor to suit you and your guests.
We now offer an elegant banquet space on the manicured greens of River Bend Golf Club, from March through November. With lush landscaping & vast greenery, the breathtaking views of River Bend Golf Club create an ideal and serene atmosphere for your event venue. One of Chicago’s premiere 9-hole golf courses, River Bend Golf Club spans over 58 acres of manicured wetlands, 6 of which are federally protected. An opulent, white, high-peak tent is nestled amongst the scenic greens for a peaceful, private, outdoor setting in nature. Your event deserves the best and our service and attention to detail are unmatched. We offer various menu options and accomodations for up to 225 guests to ensure your budget is met and expectations are exceeded!
In addition, Wheatstack provides inviting indoor accommodations for up to 150 guests and a sizable, raised deck overlooking the grounds. Remodeled in 2011, the clubhouse features a slate fireplace that acts as a centerpiece between the welcoming bar and intimate dining room, which are bathed in generous amounts of natural light from broad windows that accent the neutral tones of the clubhouse décor.
Some key points are…
- Inviting indoor accommodations in the clubhouse seat 150 guests comfortably
- Sizable, raised deck overlooking the grounds is perfect for cocktails
- Welcoming bar and comfortable dining room separated by slate fireplace and bathed in natural light from broad windows that accent the neutral tones of the clubhouse décor
- Opulent, white, high-peak tent accommodates up to 225 guests
- Peaceful, private, outdoor setting nestled amongst the scenic greens with breathtaking views of the golf course, iron bridge and natural water feature
- Ideal and serene atmosphere for outdoor events protected from weather elements from March through November
This is another venue on my list that has a lot of options for photos especially in the evening when the sun is going down! If you have any questions contact Deb Culbertson HERE!
All of these locations I actually found while either talking to fellow Naperville Wedding Photographers or browsing The Knot. I am hoping to check a few of these wedding venues off my list in the 2018 wedding season, my wedding dates are filling up fast! If you have any questions about my availability, CONTACT ME! Today’s also Christmas! Happy holidays! I really hope that you are having the best one yet!!!