Dunham Woods Riding Club

Host your wedding at Dunham Woods

Holds ceremonies and receptions

5.0

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From the start the communication and assistance in making our wedding celebration party everything we wanted was excellent! Thanks to Walter, Michelle , Marissa and the rest of the staff at Dunham for everything! 🫶👏👏👏 Food was amazing too! Favorites were the pork sliders and coconut shrimp!

Jennifer M.

5.0

Fantastic place to have our venue! Marissa and Michelle were amazing to work with and made sure our big day ran smoothly. All our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how great the food was. Highly recommend!

Jessica L.

5.0

Dunham Woods Riding Club, nestled in the scenic village of Wayne, IL, offers a timeless and elegant setting for weddings with its historic charm and modern amenities. Established in 1934 and surrounded by 56 acres of picturesque grounds, the venue provides a beautiful backdrop for celebrations of all sizes. Known for its warm hospitality and personalized service, the club works closely with each couple to bring their unique wedding vision to life. With decades of experience hosting unforgettable events, Dunham Woods remains a cherished destination for couples seeking classic beauty and exceptional attention to detail.

92+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

Large team (21+ members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Backyard

Ballroom

Barn

Farm & Ranch

Country Club

Historic Venue

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Cakes & Desserts

Other Desserts

Food & Catering

Planning

Se Habla Español

Rentals & Equipment

Tents

Service Staff

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Jessica L

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6/04/2025

Fantastic place to have our venue! Marissa and Michelle were amazing to work with and made sure our big day ran smoothly. All our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was an...

d how great the food was. Highly recommend!

Jennifer M

9/26/2025

From the start the communication and assistance in making our wedding celebration party everything we wanted was excellent! Thanks to Walter, Michelle , Marissa and the rest of the...

staff at Dunham for everything! 🫶👏👏👏 Food was amazing too! Favorites were the pork sliders and coconut shrimp!

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Bridget L

6/05/2017

I just had my wedding at Dunham Woods on May 20, 2017 and it was absolutely AMAZING! We worked with Anahi as our coordinator and she was calm, capable, enjoyable to work with, and ...

responsive to all requests. They truly provided me with the wedding day of my dreams. We had our reception in the main ball room and it was gorgeous. Due to weather concerns, we ended up having additional tables switched last minute and they handled this seamlessly and made everything look beautiful. I had requested a love-seat to sit on at the head table with my husband, and they surprised us with renting a gorgeous big love-seat for us that we did not see until the wedding day! They communicated effectively with all of the different vendors and truly handled every single detail. On the day of the wedding, I had absolutely no details hanging over my head - they handled it all with class and ease! I could not recommend Dunham Woods Riding Club more. It was my dream wedding day come true and they made it happen!

Alicia F

2/16/2017

We had our wedding at DWRC on October 1, 2016 and it was nothing short of magical! Throughout most of our wedding planning, we worked closely with Jordin to sort through our specif...

ic questions and details. Less than 4 months before our big day, Jordin was promoted (congrats!) and we were assigned to Anahi as our new day of coordinator. Obviously this change would make any bride nervous, but the transition was seamless and worry free! Everyone at DWRC was so wonderful and easy to work with. The venue is beautiful and the food was delicious! Thank you for allowing us to celebrate our special day at Dunham Woods!

Leslie K

2/05/2017

I hosted my daughter's baby shower here in November. I can't stress how perfect it was. I'm a perfectionist. Type A. Not only did they do everything I dreamed of, they did more....

I can't tell you how many people said that it was more gorgeous than any wedding they'd attended. (And it was a bang shower!).

Janell M

9/23/2016

If you want a unique and magical wedding venue please check this place out! Dunham Woods is absolutely the most charming, elegant place I have ever came across. The staff is exce...

ptional and the food was amazing!! We had the best day, the overall experience exceeded our expectations by and large. This place is a hidden gem...you won't need to spend extra money on much because the venue and the decor is perfect as it is!!!! Janell M.

Anna M

7/18/2015

Absolutely an amazing venue and christina is wonderful. Every thing that I needed she made happen! Have your wedding there!

Luci M

10/03/2013

This was the perfect setting for my low key outdoor wedding. Dunham does a great job of coordinating with you and making sure your day is perfect. I dropped all my decorations of...

f the night before and told the coordinator where they should go, when I arrived on wedding day everything was taken care of for me. This is such a beautful venue. It was perfect for the intimate wedding I wanted.

Service area & Contact info

33W333 Army Trail Road, Wayne, IL

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(630) 584-0045

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