The Crawford: Modernity Meets Sophistication
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
At The Crawford, we are dedicated to making your special day truly exceptional. Our stunning property, located just outside of Chicago, is the perfect blend of modernity, playfulness, and sophistication. Owned by Abbot Hospitality, a respected Kansas City-based group with a passion for celebrating, The Crawford is proud to be a part of a family of eight premier venues.
Facilities and Capacity
The Crawford is not just an event venue; it's a story of transformation and revitalization. When the Abbot Hospitality team discovered this building, it was neglected and forgotten. But they saw its potential and worked tirelessly to create the beautiful venue that stands today. Our mission is clear: to breathe life and vibrancy back into communities, forging unique event spaces that seamlessly blend into the artistic and cultural landscape of the area.
Our versatile venue can accommodate both ceremonies and receptions, making it the ideal setting for a wide range of events. Whether you're planning an intimate wedding or a grand-scale corporate gathering, The Crawford has the space and style to suit your needs.
Services Offered
At The Crawford, your satisfaction is our top priority. We invite you to reach out to our friendly and experienced team for a consultation. Let us help you explore our various packages and select the one that aligns perfectly with your needs and budget. With our guidance, you'll discover the services that not only meet your expectations but exceed them.
Elegance and Vibrancy
Nestled in the heart of Naperville, The Crawford brings the vivacity of urban spaces while maintaining a distinguished and classic ambiance. Our venue is a fresh and vibrant addition to the Naperville, Illinois area, providing a refined and sophisticated setting for your special occasions.
With a seating capacity of 250 and standing room for up to 400, The Crawford is designed to bring your group closer than ever before. Whether you're celebrating a wedding, anniversary, corporate event, or any other milestone, our spacious and versatile venue offers the perfect backdrop for unforgettable experience.
Woman-owned Business
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
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
Ballroom
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.015 reviews
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The Crawford is a chic, elegant venue with multiple distinct rooms (ballroom, billiards, patio, bridal suite) and thoughtful details. Staff are responsive, accommodating, and detail-oriented, helping the day run smoothly with transparent pricing and vendor flexibility. Guests loved the amenities, fast setup, and customizable space, making it highly recommended.Review photos
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Jeremy B
5.0
5/14/2026
Amazing venue, super helpful staff and the fact that it's all right on site was very convenient. Our guests loved the venue, and the bride loved the private bridal suite plus priva...
te bathroom. They really thought of everything. Catie and team helped us have the best day of our lives!
Erica C
5.0
12/23/2025
We are so happy we had our wedding at the Crawford! We had both our ceremony and reception there and it was absolutely beautiful. The space is elegant and sleek and we had so many ...
guests compliment it! The staff was also great! Sarah was so amazing and put up with all of my questions leading up to the wedding.
The day of the wedding was also flawless! The staff was available to help with anything we needed and even made some last-minute adjustments we asked for regarding layout, etc! The Billiards room was also a big hit with guests! It was a great space to have to take a break from dancing and watch football on the projector (we got married on a Sunday)!
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Ali T
5.0
11/08/2025
The Crawford was the perfect backdrop to our deco wedding. The whole venue is yours for the night. It has multiple rooms so if someone doesn't want to dance, they can go sit in t...
he billiards room or play pool. With 180 guests, everyone was seated comfortably for both our ceremony and reception, and their team flipped the room FAST. Catie's calm and caring nature made our wedding day a breeze! She coordinated our rehearsal time and let us drop off some decorations a couple days before the wedding, crossing off a big chore the morning of our wedding. The bartenders were a big hit with our group, too! With the amount of people we had, we were able to set up a mobile bar outside for guests hanging on the patio on our perfect September evening. HIGHLY recommend booking The Crawford for your event!! Rob and Ali 9.5.25
planner: @sholehevents
caterer: @chef_by_request
florist: @shamrockgardenflorist
photo/video: @linbrosstudio
dj: @modernlovedjs
officiant: @4everincredible
cake: @mooseandmebakery
Doungbagai L
5.0
10/01/2025
We had our wedding at The Crawford this month. We booked the venue almost a year in advance. They were so flexible to work with. We negotiated contract details without an issue. Th...
e package for a Sunday ceremony, reception, and the bar were more reasonable than any other of the 19 venues we were looking into. Oliver was great to work with. Sarah was in charge of our event and everything was set up beautifully. We barely had any decor for the wedding as the venue itself was beautiful. The lights in the ballroom can go up and down so we had the lights staggered during the wedding. If you want a venue that is beautiful, clean, with a bridal suite, and has people that are great to work with, I would recommend this venue for sure!
Audrey S
5.0
9/24/2025
I recently booked my wedding with The Crawford and could not be more excited to start the planning process. The venue was absolutely beautiful and gave the modern/classic vibe I wa...
s looking for. I worked with Tommie and was able to schedule two tours before officially booking. Tommie was so accommodating, kind, knowledgeable, and great to work with. Another thing I loved about working with The Crawford that stood out to me was the pricing transparency. I felt that with other venues they were trying to "hide" costs and upgrades, but at The Crawford, all pricing and information were very upfront and easy to understand. On my first tour, I received a personalized quote with details such as the cost for the venue, alcohol, extra hours, etc. Having this information laid out so nicely in front of me definitely helped figure out how to keep things within our budget. I am so grateful to the Crawford team for being so great during the stressful venue search stage, and I am so excited to continue working with them for my upcoming wedding!
Alex S
5.0
7/15/2025
Sarah and the rest of the team from The Crawford were absolutely incredible! If there is one thing The Crawford does well, it’s considering all the small details. From the bright a...
nd open Ballroom, the beautiful outdoor patio, the moody Billiards Room, and all the way to the unique wallpaper in the bathroom, the space is stunning! The space isn’t the only thoughtful thing about The Crawford, though; their staff is also amazing. Upon touring the venue a year and a half before our intended wedding date, they thoughtfully gave us a bouquet. And then on our wedding day, they gifted us with a personalized, engraved bottle of wine. From the very beginning, the team was so willing to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. They were so happy to accommodate our wishes within reason. They allowed us to push the start time back an hour, answered all of our emails over a year and a half, made many changes to our floor plan at our request, allowed us to do a walk-through a few weeks before to take measurements, working with us on our welcome cocktail, and letting us drop of decor the day before our wedding. Not to mention, they also provided us with a stellar vendor list! We ended up using Sholeh Event for our wedding planner, Wooden Paddle as our caterer, and Joined Purposefully Photography, all of whom we would highly recommend!
Olivia P
5.0
6/28/2025
The Crawford was the most perfect venue to host our big day! Leading up to our wedding, everyone at the venue was responsive, kind, and helpful in every communication we had. On ou...
r big day, Catie did an amazing job working with our coordinator to ensure our wedding turned out exactly how we had envisioned. She even turned on the projector to show the US Open for the guys to watch while getting ready!! The ceremony room was a DREAM for our smaller ceremony of about 100 people and everybody absolutely raved about how gorgeous, clean, and modern the reception space, billiards room, and bar were. We truly could not be happier with our experience here. I’m selfishly hoping to have another friend get married here just so I can go back to enjoy the space one more time.
Madison G
5.0
5/12/2025
My experience at the Crawford was nothing short of perfect. From the moment I stepped into the building I knew I would be having my wedding there and the staff was the cherry on to...
p. They all were so kind and had an attention to detail. They added personal touches when meeting with them and were quick to answer every question I had. Catie did a phenomenal job with our wedding and was flexible to make everything we needed work. The building is beautiful and having access to every room is such a bonus. We looked all over and truly feel there is no place like the Crawford!!
Sam M
5.0
4/03/2025
We just had our wedding at The Crawford in March and it was the BEST experience! The Crawford is stunning, elegant, and spacious. We worked with Catie, Anna, and Oliver who all wer...
e excellent with communication and kindly answered all my many many questions. They worked with me and my budget and were a friendly and calming presence on my wedding day. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better venue! Thank you for helping to make our day so magical!
Julia K
5.0
2/04/2025
My husband and I got married in October of 2024 and The Crawford team was truly such a dream to work with! From the moment we booked this venue, we were met with professionalism, k...
indness, and so much patience. The Crawford is so chic, modern, and tasteful. Anna was so helpful answering all of our questions and put us at ease before our big day. We had complete creative freedom to customize each room exactly to our liking. We are so glad we chose The Crawford as our wedding venue and will forever recommend it to all our friends and family!
Maha A
5.0
1/31/2025
My wedding is in April of 2025! I am so excited to work this vendor, as they have been amazing with the process! Thank you, Anna!
Rachel Y
5.0
1/26/2025
The Crawford was such an amazing wedding venue amongst all the choices in the Chicagoland area! They are a newer venue, but you could never tell! Everything ran so smoothly and the...
space is so customizable. You are able to bring in all your own vendors and decor, which you can make your own! I loved having my wedding there and would recommend this venue to anyone!
Alessia B
5.0
12/18/2024
From the moment we first reached out, Anna and the team at The Crawford made us feel welcomed and confident in our choice of venue. The space itself is absolutely breathtaking, and...
the entire team goes above and beyond to help bring your vision to life. We worked closely with Anna throughout our planning process, and she is so kind, professional, and attentive to every detail. She was always prompt in responding to any questions or requests, ensuring we felt supported every step of the way. If you're looking for a chic, versatile venue that you can truly make your own, The Crawford is the perfect choice. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience or space for our wedding!
Bianca P
5.0
5/06/2024
Our wedding at The Crawford was nothing short of spectacular, thanks in large part to the incredible venue and the exceptional team, especially Anna & OIiver! From the moment we to...
ured the space, we knew it was the perfect place for our special day. The venue itself is stunning, with beautiful architecture, elegant decor, and a warm, inviting atmosphere that set the stage for a magical celebration. We actually ended up switching venues mid-planning because the Oliver and his team went above and beyond with their hospitality at The Crawford during that initial tour and meeting. They even went as far as to help us get a discount for our guests at Hotel Indigo and provide them all with welcome bags on our behalf.
The venue manager, Anna, was an absolute gem to work with. She was incredibly accommodating, going above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of and that our vision was brought to life. She was always available to answer questions, offer suggestions, and provide guidance throughout the planning process, which made everything run so smoothly.
On the day of our wedding, Anna and her team were like a well-oiled machine. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that everything was set up perfectly, from the ceremony space to the reception area. They coordinated with all of our vendors seamlessly, ensuring that everything was on schedule and that every aspect of the day flowed flawlessly.
One of the things that impressed us the most was the attention to detail. Anna made sure that every little detail was taken care of, from ensuring that the lighting was just right to making sure that our guests were comfortable and had everything they needed. It was clear that she and her team truly cared about making our day special, and their dedication and professionalism were evident in every aspect of their work.
Throughout the day, Anna was a calming presence. She checked in with us regularly, making sure that we were happy with how things were going and addressing any last-minute concerns. It was such a relief to know that we could trust her and her team to handle everything, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment of our wedding day.
I cannot recommend The Crawford and its amazing team enough. If you're looking for a beautiful venue with exceptional service, look no further. They truly are the reason why our wedding was absolutely flawless, and I would not hesitate to host future events at The Crawford. Thank you for making our wedding day a dream come true!!
Chloé T
5.0
3/09/2024
Although we ultimately didn’t end up choosing The Crawford as our wedding venue, our experience with the staff and the beauty of the space compelled us to share a review. First of ...
all, the space is ABSOLUTELY stunning. It gave both my fiancé and I big feelings! The high ceilings, the natural light (and the ceiling lights), the tall windows… everything is pristine and just as pictured. We loved that they offer the use of the entire venue and that each room has a specific character and creates a seamless flow from one to the next. The venue also has pretty unique features like their adjustable lights, their brand new bar, the pool table…
Additionally, their staff offers customization of the use of the space and furniture to really tailor it all to your vision. Finally, Oliver the venue manager, was patient, kind, and responsive all throughout our decision making process. This is a gorgeous venue that offers a timeless, elevated, and chic atmosphere!
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