Jul 2024

Saddle and Cycle Club membership cost

The Saddle & Cycle Club is a private social club on Chicago’s lakefront in Edgewater, founded in 1895. Membership typically involves a $75,000 initiation fee and $7,980 in annual dues. To join, you need a nomination from an existing member, a completed nomination form, and three letters of recommendation.

Getting Married at Saddle & Cycle Without Being a Member

You do not need to be a member yourself to host a wedding there. Because it’s a private club, event access typically runs through a sponsoring member, so most non-member couples work with the club’s events team to secure a member sponsor for their date. If you know a member, start there. If you don’t, the club’s events team can usually help connect you.

The bride, groom and entire wedding party are taking photos during the photo session at the Saddle & Cycle Chicago wedding.

Filming Weddings at Saddle & Cycle

We’ve filmed weddings at the club, pairing it with a ceremony at Saint Clement Church. It’s one of Chicago’s few venues with a genuine lawn-and-garden, country-club feel minutes from downtown. For the full breakdown of what a wedding there costs, the grounds, and the films we’ve made, see our Saddle & Cycle Club wedding guide.

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