Glen View Club is one of the North Shore’s most prestigious private country clubs, founded in 1897 in Golf, Illinois. For weddings, it offers what a century-old club does best: manicured grounds, a stately clubhouse, and an atmosphere of understated elegance that newer venues cannot replicate.
Hosting a Wedding at Glen View Club
Why Couples Choose Glen View
- The Grand Ballroom: an elegant reception space with the scale for a full celebration and the classic detail of a century-old club.
- Outdoor ceremony lawns: manicured lawns framed by the golf course landscape, made for open-air vows and golden-hour portraits.
- Private bridal balcony: a dedicated space for the bride and wedding party, perfect for getting-ready moments and a quiet breath before the ceremony.
- White-glove service: top-tier private-club staff who handle every detail with the polish Glen View has refined since 1897.
- Private-club exclusivity: an intimate, members-club atmosphere for your celebration.
Wedding Costs
Most Glen View Club weddings come in around $110,000+ depending on guest count and season. As a private club, event access and minimums work differently than at hotels, so speak with the club’s events team early about requirements for your date.
Filming Weddings at Glen View Club
Country club weddings give our films something city venues cannot: space and sky. At Glen View, the ceremony lawns and fairways stretch to the horizon at golden hour, the private bridal balcony gives us intimate getting-ready footage away from the bustle, and the Grand Ballroom carries a full dance floor beautifully on camera. The tree-lined drives make beautiful arrival shots, and the open grounds are ideal for drone establishing footage. Watch our Glen View Club films on this page to see it in motion.
Glen View Club Wedding FAQ
How much does a Glen View Club wedding cost?
Most weddings here total around $110,000 or more, depending on guest count and season.
Where is Glen View Club?
In Golf, Illinois, on Chicago’s North Shore, roughly 30 minutes from downtown Chicago.
Do we need to be members to get married at Glen View Club?
It is a private club, so event access has membership-related requirements; the events team can walk you through options.
Is Glen View Club good for wedding films?
Beautiful: open fairway views, golden-hour light, a grand ballroom, and room for aerial footage.
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