The Deer Path Inn is a historic English-style inn in Lake Forest, Illinois, built in 1929. Its Windsor Hall and glam room give a wedding day both an intimate morning-prep feel and a grand reception backdrop, and its short drive to the Church of St. Mary makes it a natural pairing for a Lake Forest wedding.
Weddings We Have Filmed at Deer Path Inn
Anna and Sean got ready at the Inn on June 22, 2024, Anna with eight bridesmaids in the glam room, before a first look within the Inn’s timeless English architecture. After their ceremony at the Church of St. Mary, they returned to Windsor Hall for a reception with an entrance to “Accidentally in Love,” speeches comparing their love story to “offer, acceptance, and consideration,” and a first dance to “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
Watch the full story: Anna & Sean’s Wedding at Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest
Aimee and Chase were married on January 28, 2017, with the bridesmaids getting ready at the Inn while the groomsmen went on a morning hunt. After a saber-arch recessional at the Church of St. Mary honoring Chase’s U.S. Air Force Academy background, their reception returned to Deer Path Inn for four sets of live music and DJ performances before a pub after-party.
Watch the full story: Aimee & Chase’s Winter Wedding at Deer Path Inn
Filming Weddings at Deer Path Inn
The Inn’s English architecture and Windsor Hall give a reception film real character, and the glam room’s natural light works well for morning preparation coverage. Because the Church of St. Mary is just a short drive away, we plan for a smooth, single-day flow between ceremony and reception the way we did for both Anna & Sean and Aimee & Chase.
What a Deer Path Inn Wedding Costs
Contact the Inn’s events team directly for current rental rates and catering packages.
FAQ
Is Deer Path Inn close to the Church of St. Mary?
Yes, it’s a short drive, which is why most of our Deer Path Inn couples pair the two venues for one Lake Forest wedding day.
Can we get ready at Deer Path Inn?
Yes, both Anna and Aimee got ready at the Inn before their ceremonies.
Does Deer Path Inn work for a winter wedding?
Yes, Aimee and Chase married there in January with a saber-arch recessional and a reception that carried the celebration late into the night.
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