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Lakes at Lacey
Lakeside Venue with Indoor/Outdoor Event Spaces
Greater Chicago Area
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
We were very fortunate to host our special wedding day here at the Lakes at Lacey! The true beauty and surroundings the Lakes offers is really hard to beat especially for an early Spring day! The venue is one of kind that offers terrific views of the water, trees, and much more! The outside shots truly will be forever remembered! Moving inside: the piano lounge to the conservatory hall is such a wonderful transition to take place! Our guests truly enjoyed the piano lounge for breakfast and cocktails with the breath taking water view! The giant hall filled with our wonderful decor theme made it so majestic! The spacious environment made it so very enjoyable to dance the night away as well! The night view of the water :) Finally! We couldn't be more thankful for the wonderful support from the team starting from Rachel and Victoria!! They were truly a great team to work with and always communicative and patient with our questions and requests from our day 1 initial contact to the final minute of our reception! Rachel did a wonderful job coordinating the event with our vendors and couldn't be more thankful for their contributions to make our day truly special forever! As such, we highly recommend the Lakes at Lacey to anyone looking for a special wedding venue that will be forever remembered! Thank you Lakes!!
Lakes at Lacey is stunning. Our frustration with our planning was that JLL switched event coordinators four times after we secured the venue. In the end, Victoria helped us and was amazing to work with.
I would suggest getting your own shuttles if using the hotel across the lake. Joni promised us 12 months in advance that we would have plenty of shuttles, but this was not the case.
About this venue
Rachel Elsner
EVENT SALES MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
Lakes at Lacey is a versatile event venue surrounded by a scenic lake, wooded groves, and open green space. It’s designed to host a wide range of gatherings—from weddings and receptions to cultural and religious celebrations, corporate functions, conferences, and tradeshows.
Venue Highlights:
Lakeview Conservatory Ballroom – A spacious ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of our lake and neighboring forest preserve. Seats up to 430 guests for banquets and 600 for ceremony and cocktail receptions.
The Grove – Outdoor space ideal for ceremonies and cocktail hours.
Piano Lounge – Atrium-style indoor lounge perfect for cocktail receptions and indoor ceremonies.
Grand Lounge – Elegant indoor space for cocktail receptions or networking.
Meet the team
- Rachel ElsnerEvent Sales ManagerWith a love for bringing people together and a strong background in event production, Rachel is all about creating memorable experiences. She led event operations at the Art Institute of Chicago and has planned everything from corporate gatherings to non-profit galas. Known for building great client relationships and keeping every detail on track, Rachel is here to make your event feel effortless—and unforgettable.
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