Christ Church Lake Forest is the flagship campus of Christ Church IL, a non-denominational church at 100 N. Waukegan Rd in Lake Forest. Founded from a home gathering of 17 people in 1980, the Lake Forest campus has grown into the largest of the church’s four locations, a bright, spacious sanctuary built to handle big, daytime North Shore weddings.
Christ Church Lake Forest Wedding Video: Meghan & Lucas
Watch our film from Meghan & Lucas’s ceremony here, followed by their reception at the Ivanhoe Golf Club. This is the same coverage style we’d bring to your Christ Church Lake Forest wedding.
Hosting a Wedding at Christ Church Lake Forest
Why Couples Choose Christ Church Lake Forest
- The sanctuary: a large, light-filled space built for daytime ceremonies of 200 or more guests.
- The location: right in Lake Forest, minutes from North Shore reception venues like the Ivanhoe Golf Club and Armour House.
- The simplicity: one wedding per weekend means the church’s full attention is on your ceremony that day.
- The community: for members, a ceremony at the church you already call home.
Christ Church Lake Forest Wedding Cost
Christ Church doesn’t operate as a rental venue with a published fee schedule the way a country club does; weddings are offered as part of church membership rather than a paid booking. Expect costs tied to musicians, officiant honorarium, and any decor you bring in, rather than a facility rental fee. Confirm current specifics with the church’s wedding administrator when you apply.
Parking at Christ Church Lake Forest
The Lake Forest campus, at 100 N. Waukegan Rd, has its own on-site parking lot for guests, standard for a campus this size. If your guest count is large, ask the wedding administrator about overflow parking and whether a valet or shuttle makes sense, especially for a Saturday afternoon ceremony.
Filming Weddings at Christ Church Lake Forest
The sanctuary’s natural light and clean sightlines make for strong daytime coverage. Because the church doesn’t host receptions, a Christ Church wedding film is really two settings in one: a traditional ceremony here, then portraits and a reception elsewhere on the North Shore, like Meghan and Lucas’s move to the Ivanhoe Golf Club.
Christ Church Lake Forest Wedding FAQ
Can you have a reception at Christ Church Lake Forest?
No. The church does not host receptions or allow food on-site, so plan on a separate reception venue nearby.
Do you need to be a member to get married at Christ Church Lake Forest?
Yes. Couples must currently attend Christ Church for at least 12 months and complete the church’s pre-marital process before booking.
What are the ceremony time restrictions?
One wedding per weekend. Friday ceremonies must start by 6:00 pm, Saturday by 3:00 pm, and no weddings are scheduled in December.
Is there parking at Christ Church Lake Forest?
Yes, the campus has its own on-site lot; ask about overflow options for larger guest counts.
Is Christ Church Lake Forest good for wedding films?
Yes, a bright sanctuary with good natural light for daytime ceremonies, paired with North Shore reception venues for a two-location film.
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