The Woman's Club of Evanston


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $6,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests


About this venue

The Woman’s Club of Evanston is an ideal setting for your most special occasion. Our historic Clubhouse, built in 1912, exudes warmth and timeless elegance. On the first floor, the lovely Tea Room with sparkling chandeliers flows into the Music Room with one of our grand pianos. The Sun Porch can be used as a wedding suite or additional seating during cocktail hour, providing multiple settings for your friends and family to enjoy. The double staircase off the marble foyer leads to the dramatic Grand Ballroom, the perfect place for dinner and dancing. The Woman’s Club allows you to select a caterer from our broad list with various price ranges to accommodate your budget. Our caterers are very familiar with the Clubhouse assuring your event will run smoothly. Dinnerware, tables, chairs and other equipment needed to host your wedding are included.

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Our event spaces

The Tea Room and Music Room

The elegant first floor is perfect for a variety of events.

The first floor Tea Room is the perfect area to welcome your guests with a cocktail hour, luncheon, or presentation. The adjacent Music Room and Sun Porch offer flexibility in using the spaces together and gives you an opportunity to set up the space as it will work best for your event day!

Guest capacity

20-120 Seated

20-150 Standing

Square footage

3,400

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Use of the 45’ x 38’ Tea Room for receptions, dining and ceremonies, Use of the first floor 45’ x 38’ Tea Room for a cocktail reception or ceremony, The adjacent first floor 42’ x 22’ maple hardwood Sun Room, separated from the Tea Room by French doors — suitable for dancing and equipped with a pull-down screen for video presentations

Room cost

First floor can be rented on its own on weekdays

Ballroom

With an arched ceiling and optional up-light package, the Ballroom is very special.

The dramatic two-story Ballroom accommodates up to 250 guests for a sit-down dinner without a dance floor and 200 guests with a dance floor. The Ballroom has beautiful original hardwood floors and an adjacent enclosed Sun Porch for cocktail service, as well as a stage that is perfect for a band or DJ. The Ballroom is the second floor of the venue, accessed by the Grand Staircase and also an elevator.

Guest capacity

150-250 Seated

150-350 Standing

Square footage

3,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

The second floor 70‘ x 42’ Grand Ballroom, equipped with a full stage – perfect for band set-ups or presentations, year-round glass enclosed Sun Room adjacent to the Ballroom.

Room cost

Ballroom included with full venue rental.

The Tea Room and Music Room

The elegant first floor is perfect for a variety of events.

The first floor Tea Room is the perfect area to welcome your guests with a cocktail hour, luncheon, or presentation. The adjacent Music Room and Sun Porch offer flexibility in using the spaces together and gives you an opportunity to set up the space as it will work best for your event day!

Guest capacity

20-120 Seated

20-150 Standing

Square footage

3,400

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Use of the 45’ x 38’ Tea Room for receptions, dining and ceremonies, Use of the first floor 45’ x 38’ Tea Room for a cocktail reception or ceremony, The adjacent first floor 42’ x 22’ maple hardwood Sun Room, separated from the Tea Room by French doors — suitable for dancing and equipped with a pull-down screen for video presentations

Room cost

First floor can be rented on its own on weekdays


Available services that can be provided by The Woman's Club of Evanston

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - paid
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • China
  • Flatware
  • Lighting
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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  • The most elegant wedding!

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    AbbyApr 19

    We knew from the moment we walked in that the Woman’s Club of Evanston was the perfect place for us to host our intimate winter wedding. We were so captivated by the history, warmth and elegance of the building. We had our entire event on the first floor and got married in front of the beautiful fireplace. There were so many great backdrops for photos. Gretchen, the WCOE manager, was lovely to work with, so positive and helpful. This is a very special place, and we highly recommend!

    Response from vendorApr 22, 2025
    Huge thanks for this fabulous review!!
  • Great experience in a beautiful setting!

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    AnnaDec 13, 2024

    We had our wedding at the Woman's Club and it was a great experience! Gretchen was so helpful throughout our entire process- from the moment we first walked in to tour all the way until our day was over. She is extremely kind, accommodating and communicative. We would definitely recommend!

    Response from vendorDec 13, 2024
    Many thanks for this positive review! Working with your family this past year was a delight :)
  • Beautiful Wedding Venue

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    MargaretNov 9, 2024

    We can't say enough good things about the Woman's Club of Evanston and especially the venue manager Gretchen. Gretchen is incredibly organized, professional, and simply a joy to work with. The Club itself is a beautiful space and worked perfectly for our wedding of about 120 people (though it can accommodate larger groups too!). We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all at the Club, and everything flowed smoothly. The ballroom looked gorgeous for the ceremony, and the stage in the ballroom was perfect for the band to play on during the reception. And there was ample room for dancing!

    Response from vendorNov 13, 2024
    Thank you so much for this lovely review! It was a sincere pleasure to work with you, from your first visit to your wedding day. All the very best in the future.
  • Vibrant, Elegant October Wedding

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    Matthew S.Nov 3, 2024

    We felt immeasurably blessed to work with Gretchen and the whole Woman's Club of Evanston team for the 10 months of our wedding planning and the day-of. They exuded confidence, competence, love, and support for us throughout the process; every interaction reassured us they knew exactly how to hold an amazing wedding in their spaces. Coordinating with vendors and supporting guests all went smoothly on the wedding day. The flow of the evening from cocktail hour on the main floor to the dinner and dancing upstairs in the ballroom made for an easy transition and prevented the festivities from feeling spread too thin. We had over 170 guests and each space comfortably held the whole group. As a cherry on top, the building is stunning, augmenting photographs inside and outside. Our guests greatly appreciated being able to walk a block back to the hotels afterwards--it is truly a walkable, wonderful venue to use for your wedding.

    Response from vendorNov 5, 2024
    Sincere thanks for this detailed, positive review! Thrilled you and your guests enjoyed your experience!!

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