Stan Mansion

Aleya was our day-of coordinator and was fantastic; we could not have done it without her. Stan Mansion has a wide list of vendors they frequently work with, many of whom we used for our wedding, which made coordination easy and seamless leading up to the event. The size made it easy to separate ceremony, cocktail, and reception into different areas so it felt spacious and different for each part of the wedding day. Highly recommend Stan Mansion.

cess where we needed. Aleya was such a joy to work with and made the day go seamlessly. It's such a beautiful venue with historic charm and we couldn't recommend enough.

d for. She helped us so much with everything single detail, doing so much more than a normal day of coordinator.

and flexibility for vendor selection (not common with wedding venues). However the Stan staff and especially Aleya, the Stan Mansion wedding coordinator were incredible. If you're looking for a large, unique wedding venue in Chicago I would highly recommend going with Stan Mansion. While you're at it, include their wedding coordinator -- you'll thank yourselves later.

e wanted, while talking us through every step of how a wedding works. It made the day completely stress free. The venue was romantic, intimate and everything we wanted. The space is very versatile and whatever you dream, you can create. Cera, the owner, has curated a list of the most epic vendors to create magic and find exactly what you want. Our wedding was on NYE, it was absolutely amazing, and I wish we could do it again and again. Thank you so much Stan Mansion, Aleya and Cera for making our dreams come true.

orgettable was working with Aleya, our wedding coordinator. She was beyond amazing! From the very first moment, Aleya was full of warmth, kindness, and laughter. She truly understood my vision for the day and worked tirelessly to bring it to life. Anytime I had a question or needed help with anything, she was there with a smile and a solution. Her attention to detail and calm, positive energy made everything run smoothly and allowed us to enjoy every moment without stress. We’re so grateful for her incredible support, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to help guide us through the planning and on the big day. Highly recommend both the venue and Aleya!

s a book of preferred vendors which made the planning process much easier! It was also super convenient to have both bridal and groom parties to be able to get ready in one space on separate rooms! Cannot recommend this venue enough

m is top of the line. Stunning setting in a great location, most guests are still raving a week later. For a wedding larger than 100 people, you will be hard pressed to find a better venue to work with for the value. A+

ut the process, especially over the final month leading up to our wedding then exceeded our expectations. We are and will always feel so fortunate to have Stan Mansion as part of our marriage, not just the place where we held our wedding.

or over 10 years and have known about Stan Mansion for quite some time. When it came time to start the wedding planning process, we knew that Stan Mansion would be one of our first stops on our list of venues. Turns out, it was the only stop we needed! Cera Stan personally gave us a tour of her beautiful home while citing all of its historical details as well as amenities. It was obvious that she was extremely passionate about hosting events and seeing the beauty that others can create in her space. When meeting other vendors throughout the planning process, all of them had nothing but the kindest things to say about Cera and her love for holding magnificent events. Overall, here are the reasons why we chose Stan Mansion to host our wedding: Bridal Suite - The bridal suite is extremely spacious with a full kitchen. I loved that my bridesmaids and I had a place to get ready on the big day, as well as a wonderful backdrop for photos. As someone who has a bit of anxiety and limited social battery, I really appreciated the security of knowing that there was somewhere I could go to be by myself if I needed a moment alone. Expansive multi-purpose spaces - We chose to hold our ceremony in the main ballroom, cocktail hour in the lower ballroom, and flipped the main ballroom in that time for our reception. While the space has character on its own, it truly can be anything you want it to be. Worth noting that the bar is in a separate space from the main ballroom so you do have to go a very short distance across the hall for a drink. We were a little worried about this being inconvenient but trust me when I say that it did not stop any of our guests. The hallway in between the ballroom and bar is the perfect space for a guestbook too since guests pass it so frequently. Vendor Recommendations - Cera sat down with us and went through all her recommended vendors one by one. She was very genuine in discussing what some vendors are/are not good at. We ended up choosing our caterer, lighting/drapery, florist, beauty team, and bridal shop from her recommendations and we truly could not be happier. The benefit of working with Sarah’s recommended vendors is that they know the space front and back. Many already had custom proposals for Stan Mansion and saved me from having to walk them through the entire space myself. Our wedding was a BLAST and nothing - literally nothing - went wrong. Even when I almost lit my dress on fire, one of the day-of coordinators jumped into action before I even knew my dress was caught over an open flame. I owe so much of our success to Cera and her team for their level of care, knowledge, and guidance. Thank you so much for being a major part of the best day of our lives!

wo stunning ballrooms, to the swanky Versaille lounge bar, to the huge on site bridal suite, Stan Mansion has everything you could ask for. Not only is the venue gorgeous, the staff here is something special. Aleya was our day of coordinator which is not even fair title. She helped us every step of the way and never hesitated to answer my emails. Aleya brought our vision to life and coordinated everything in order for my husband and I to have a relaxing and memorable day. This place is something from a fairytale and I would choose the Stan Mansion over and over again.

they graciously addressed all our initial questions, even providing a list of recommended vendors that proved invaluable in kickstarting our planning process. Thanks to their suggestions, we secured an exceptional caterer, DJ, and decorator, all of whom played a pivotal role in making our day everything we had envisioned. We also chose to work with one of Stan Mansion's onsite wedding coordinators, Aleya Huebner, a true collaborator and professional in every sense of the word. Throughout the months leading up to our wedding, Aleya met with us multiple times. Each meeting was marked by her thorough preparation, addressing all our questions and concerns, and leaving us with a clear list of action items to work on. Every time we left for the day, we felt more and more confident our wedding was going to be a success. We honestly don’t know what we would have done without Aleya! Easily the best perk of choosing Stan Mansion is that you receive full access to the entire building! This includes the downstairs ballroom which we used for our rehearsal and cocktail hour, the spacious multi-room bridal suite upstairs for the entire wedding party to get ready and relax, and the stunning grand ballroom and bar for our ceremony and reception. Having the entire space to ourselves created a safe and comfortable environment for our wedding party and guests to truly enjoy and celebrate. We will forever be grateful to Stan Mansion for helping us making our dreams come true. Many of our guests commented on the amazing experience of attending a wedding at Stan Mansion! Without hesitation, we wholeheartedly recommend working with Aleya, Cera, and the fantastic team at Stan Mansion for anyone seeking a truly magical venue for their wedding.

. We got married slightly in the off-season and pricing was fair and more competitive than other venues we were eyeing. There is so much possibility at the Stan Mansion between the Grand Ballroom, the Versailles Bar, and the downstairs ballroom, and Cera and team are so flexible in helping you arrange and organize your event in whatever way works best for you and your guests. The bridal suite is a great bonus - a fully furnished 2 bed 2 bath apartment where you can get ready comfortably in the morning just a few steps away. We are deeply grateful to Cera, Aleya, and the rest of the staff at Stan Mansion for all their help along the way, and for making this a truly special, memorable day. Aleya spent so much time with us talking through decorations, schedule, and other planning details and everything went off so smoothly. We could not have done it without you all!

ceremony in the downstairs ballroom that was gorgeous with draping on the back wall, cocktail hour in the bar, and the reception in the ballroom. To fully accentuate the charm of the venue, I did feel like some "extras" were required like draping of the spaces however SM provided a list of vendors that we could use if desired and many had promotional discounts as well. Overall, the space was STUNNING and I'm so happy we booked with them for our wedding day!

g! Also they offer a massive 2 bedroom apartment upstairs as a bridal suite on site that was incredible. We also used their in house coordinator Aleya to run our wedding and she was an absolute rockstar! She was so sweet and did such a great job helping us plan everything; and then on our wedding day she handled everything like a pro! You are in great hands with her and the venue's other recommended vendors! We can't express enough how thrilled we were with our experience, it was truly the wedding of our dreams!

and I could not be happier with the experience we had at Stan Mansion for our special day. The planning meetings were so detailed and informative, and Aleya truly made the day of seem like a breeze. The venue comes highly recommended!

he owner, Cera, is the queen of weddings! There is a reason Stan Mansion has so many awards, Cera knows everything about weddings and is always willing to share what she knows to her brides and grooms! Our day of coordinator, Aleya, was absolutely amazing! She was attentive, organized, and creative - even making sure things happened that I forgot I wanted! She kept us at ease throughout the whole process, making sure everything was perfectly in place. Her and Reagan made sure our wedding was decorated perfectly (all I did was drop off a bunch of random decor and they made it stunning) and all little things were accounted for. We couldn’t have had such an amazing wedding without the help of Stan Mansion’s extraordinary staff!

eautiful. I knew I wanted to get married there. The centerpiece of our whole experience was Cera. We walked in and instantly became fast friends. Cera is funny and brilliant. A true expert in her field. Cera and her dream team created the most romantic, intimate setting for our wedding. Our guests raved about everything. It was a literal dream. You won't regret booking this venue!

. All of our wedding guests were blown away by it. We had our ceremony in the downstairs ballroom and our reception upstairs. The owner Cera is really great and helpful and always has recommendation for other vendors that she likes to work with. We worked with their in house day of coordinator, Kathy, and she was the best part of my wedding planning. She was with me every step of the way and really helped make my wedding so special. I recommend booking Stan Mansion for a truly unique and special wedding.

racious and truly could not have done it without Kathy!!! This venue is so unique and beautiful - we received so many compliments after the wedding. Love love love!

essional, responsive and attentive to our needs and wants. We utilized a few of the vendors they recommended and they were amazing. I would definitely recommend StanMansion for weddings and other events.

of suggested vendors. Her staff, Aleya especially, were so valuable on the day of the wedding and did a wonderful job with the room flip for our ceremony and reception. Stan Mansion was an incredible value as well-- the getting ready suite, beautiful decor and ability to hire your own liquor vendor helped us save money in a few ways and still have a beautiful wedding. Highly recommend!

so I highly recommend going with the day-of-planner when booking Stan Mansion. It is worth it for the ease of planning up to the day of and then on the day, no stress all the way up until the end of the night. The venue is perfect for ceremony and reception combo venue as well, and everything ran so seamless for our ceremony then cocktail hour and then reception all in the same venue. Pure perfection of a venue and staff that work there! Highly, highly recommend this venue for your wedding!

in that we used most of their recs & everything truly went so smooth! The bridal suite was such a spacious and beautiful space to prep for our ceremony. The bar area was so spectacular and perfect for cocktail hour - so many guests love taking photos in front of the gorgeous fireplace. Because this space has so much detail and historical charm, outside decor was minimal which made it so much easier for us. What an incredible venue, it was truly a dream!!

ra walked us through the process and were great to work with. Would highly recommend Stan Mansion for a wedding. My husband, family, and I had the best time!

he Stan had the nicest staff around! Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and super spacious for ~150 guest, we had a band on stage and literally danced all night! Everyone was so in love with the venue, especially the giant bridal suite. It made getting ready so easy, we arrived at 9am and left at midnight and loved every second! Logan Square is also such an important neighborhood to us and getting to share that with our guest made everything even better. Can’t wait to be back for a candlelight show so we can remanence 💕

ere so supportive during the whole process of delays due to the pandemic. When the big day finally came, Cera was genuinely excited for us Special shout out to Kathy who was a total BOSS of a day-of coordinator. She checked in on our nerves, kept us on schedule, and coordinated the decorations perfectly. The Stan Mansion is a beauitful venue for your wedding ceremony and reception. I cannot recommend it enough. We were also lucky enough to get the bridal suite the night before and I got to have a sleepover when my mom, sister, and niece. Regardless, it’s also a great staging area to get ready with your bridal party.

e) wedding, but could easily have worked just as well for larger groups too. The whole process was really straightforward too from seeing the venue, booking it, and then the month ahead planning. Cera, Kathy, and Aleya were all very easy to work with and would answer questions I had via email promptly. The venue looked stunning on our wedding day and it shows in our wedding pictures too! We loved being able to have our ceremony and reception activities in different spaces within the venue as well. Everyone loved the bar off of the reception too and many stayed in there for a lot of the night. We would highly recommend choosing Stan for your wedding venue, you won't regret it. Thank you so much to Stan Mansion for the perfect wedding!

lding has a lot of character on its own, but can also be a blank canvas for whatever you want your decor to be! Slight drawback would be the lack of ramps or an inclined surface for guests with ADA needs, but is understandable given the historic nature of the building. Everyone from Cera to Kathy and Aleyah on the day of was easy to work with and flexible regarding a payment date we had to change. We're looking forward to going back for our next event and/or candlelit concert. Also looking forward to seeing our pictures with the wonderful backdrop that we had. -M&J

ansion at your disposal. The bridal suite is great for getting ready too! Most importantly, Kathy and Cera are amazing to work with. They're helpful, kind, excited for you, and they could not have made the day go by any smoother. I can truly say we had a perfect wedding, and we couldn't have done it without Stan. Thank you for everything!

zation projects, but we absolutely loved the vibe and feel throughout the building. In that regard, there are no elevators and that can be a hassle for some guests if they are severely limited in their movement. Cera is always fixing/adding things and making it even better. Between when we booked and when we had our wedding, new chandeliers were installed on dimmer switches in the main ballroom and they looked beautiful. We used the downstairs ballroom for our ceremony and had an outside company do some drapery down there, but Stan has a basic drapery setup installed and it’s not completely necessary if you don’t want to. It was a perfect size for the ceremony. We used the bar on the 2nd floor for happy hour, it is probably our favorite room in the entire venue and the pictures we took there turned out spectacular. The main ballroom is gorgeous with soaring ceilings and a beautiful stage. On-site they have a coat check, bridal suite (spacious and very updated 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment), lots of potential decor items, and a wonderful staff. There is a parking lot they can rent for you a couple blocks away, which is hard to find in the city if you’re not at a big hotel. We got married this past December and the exterior of the venue was decorated beautifully with holiday touches. The decor looked AMAZING in all of our pictures! And it’s all situated on a beautiful boulevard in Logan, it doesn’t get more picture-perfect than the Stan Mansion. Cera (owner) and Kathy (day-of coordinator) were both excellent and always on top of everything. A few very minor things went wrong the day of, and between the two of them they were immediately remedied. Cera clearly loves her property dearly, she’s the perfect person to own a beautiful vintage event space. Kathy was always good about getting back to us in a timely manner and helped organize the day flawlessly. On the day of the wedding, I was expecting to have to help make sure a lot of different things happened, but Kathy was constantly on top of it and any time I tried to ensure a task was completed, she had already done it. I was extremely nervous on our wedding day for things to run smoothly and with Kathy taking care of things that anxiety went away and I was able to focus on enjoying our day to the fullest. Kathy took care of every small detail, including making sure my dress looked picture perfect for my walk down the aisle. We couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator to keep everything running smoothly. Our wedding day was beautiful in large part because of the Stan Mansion and their staff. We really appreciate all of the work that went into making the day go off without a hitch :)

ng. The second we entered the lobby, we knew this is where we wanted to have our wedding reception. We wanted a venue that was unique and would leave our guests speechless, and we got everything we wanted at Stan Mansion. We really enjoyed that we could bring in all of our own vendors! We ended up choosing vendors that they recommended, which we loved, since all of our vendors knew the venue so well, everything ran smoothly. We also loved the fact that we had the whole place to ourselves and weren't sharing it with another reception. Cera was great to work with and we loved that she came over to celebrate with us! We had the best wedding and would recommend the Stan Mansion to everyone!

it. We felt we had seen numerous venues around the city that were essentially copies of themselves over and over again. They were nice, but there was nothing memorable or special about them. They all seemed very similar and forgettable. Stan Mansion was anything but. The location, curb appeal, and Gatsby-esque aesthetic are all extremely unique and exactly what we were looking for. After the booking, the team at Stan Mansion was extremely approachable, professional, and responsive - even when the pandemic delayed our event by over a year. The team at Stan helped us reschedule the event, helped coordinate with our vendors, and made sure we did not feel forgotten about. Oh - and they recommended us Ovy Catering, who did an incredible job. Between the unique aesthetics of the venue, professionalism, and wedding industry connections, we cannot recommend Stan Mansion more for your event. Multiple guests told us they will never forget our wedding and the venue played a huge part in that. Thank you Stan Mansion.

recommend having any event hosted at Stan Mansion.

g the right vendors, Stan will forever hold a special place in our hearts!!! From the grand ballroom having the perfect acoustics for our wedding singers to the amazing giant bridal suite, Stan really has it all. Highly recommend this beautiful venue to anyone!!!

autiful, functional, spacious, and truly one of a kind. We feel incredibly lucky to have celebrated our special day at Stan Mansion!

and vintage rooms on the inside. The staff are incredibly helpful, and our day went so smoothly. They are experienced with weddings, and made our dream day come true.

ging vendors and setting everything up day-of so we didn’t have to worry about a single thing! She paid attention to every detail, such as a wobbly cake stand I provided, and she switched out so there wouldn’t be a huge cake mess! The venue was also incredibly accommodating as we navigated wedding planning. Our original date was March 2020, and we were the first wedding of theirs to be canceled. They helped navigate the changing schedules with vendors and the process was pretty simple considering things! Highly recommend, and the price is RIGHT in comparison to many venues in Chicago.

for our needs, were missing that special something. None of them quite jumped out as us as the one we envisioned, and we almost gave up on the idea that any venue would live up to the vision we had; that is, until we went to Stan Mansion. Located in Logan Square, this venue is tucked away and is unassuming at first. You can walk past it and will never imagine it is a venue. However, right as you enter the main doors of the mansion, you are welcomed into a gorgeous, sophisticated, and beautiful space. We got a chance to tour the entire mansion, and each room, from the main ballroom to the bridal sweet to the bar area, was like something straight out of our imagination. We knew we absolutely needed to go with this location as our wedding venue just for the sheer elegance and vibrance of the place, but on top of that, we were provided great wisdom by the lovely Cera Stan along with the in-house wedding coordinator, Kathy, we included. Both of them did a absolutely fantastic job guiding us throughout the process, and also offered excellent recommendations for other vendors, a few of which we ended up going with and were not disappointed by either! The day of the event, because of the ample space of the ballroom and downstairs floor where we had cocktail hour, all of our guests were able to spread out if they wanted to, or get together with other friends and family they hadn't seen in a while. The table layout worked perfectly for our guest count, as it did not have the feeling of being crowded, and this is including areas for a photo booth, churro bar, and designated dance floor! Needless to say, the place can host even larger events with more people if needed. Overall, we fell in love with the venue and people at Stan Mansion right from the beginning, and we would not hesitate in the least to recommend this place to anyone that has the budget for it (even if you need to squeeze out some extra cash to do it, it's worth it).

th Cera Stan. The location is superb, parking is easy, and it is close to some of the most reliable public transportation in the city. The grand ballroom is large and unique and the whole mansion has more than one large gathering space. There are restrooms on every floor and there's a gorgeous view of trees from bar. Delightful historical details abound and dimmable chandeliers and sconces and other special light features enhance the magic of the space. The acoustic is phenomenal for live music. This space works well for any size crowd. Cera Stan is generous, engaged, delightful, communicative, and creative. Thank you, Stan Mansion, and thank you, Cera, for a fabulous experience!!

ooms to hold your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They were so flexible to work with and really help you make your wedding day special and unique to you. We highly recommend adding the day-of planner if you choose Stan Mansion as your venue. Kathy provided way more than just “day-of” support! She coordinated with all of our vendors for months leading up to our wedding day and we didn’t have to think about a single detail on the day. The bridal suite is also worth every penny to add on to your day. We had hair and makeup for 11 done in the bridal suite, which provided a great place for photos and a relaxed day getting ready. It was also a great place during our reception for kids to escape with the babysitter when they needed a break from the party. This place is fantastic!

team for truly going ABOVE AND BEYOND to make my wedding dreams come true! This venue really is unlike any other. Our guests and friends online have nothing but 'ooohs' and 'aaahs' to say about the gorgeous, dazzling MAGNIFICENCE that IS the STAN MANSION! Beyond the sheer, stunning beauty of this historic venue, I owe all of my thanks and high praise to the LEGENDARY Cera Stan and her team, who *literally* rolled out the red carpet for us. My husband and I had just signed our agreement - then COVID hit. What was supposed to be our planning for a 175 person wedding was out the window, and I had a MILLION questions as I scrambled to make sense of the situation (like everyone else). Cera, Kathy, and the team were extremely patient with me, answered all of my questions with a kind professionalism, and really helped us think through our best options. We ultimately postponed our date and they did not 'penalize' us in any way like some other venues/vendors do, which was SO appreciated. When it was safe to do so, we hosted our wedding with 50 guests (with a livestream), and it was absolutely beautiful. We even recieved some money back to account the lower difference in headcount which was EXTRA appreciated! THAT is customer serivce of the highest caliber. I honestly have nothing bad to say about the Stan Mansion. I used the preferred vendors and they were all fabulous. The bridal suite was amazing and made my day so awesome to be able to have all of my bridesmaids there getting ready. All of the various rooms made for great photo backdrops for variation in my bridal photos. Kathy was excellent in helping with day-of coordination, and I am extremely glad I went with her (originally I thought I could do it all myself - LOL!!) I am sad to even end this review because that means my experience at the Stan Mansion is officially over. But, just as I started, I am forever grateful to the *legendary* Cera Stan, her amazing team, and the venue that was there for me on the most important day of my life. Thank you!