The Saddle & Cycle Club is one of Chicago’s hidden-gem wedding venues: a private club founded in 1895 for riding and cycling, hence the name, on the lakefront at Foster Avenue in Edgewater. It offers something almost impossible to find in the city: a country club wedding, complete with lawn and gardens, minutes from downtown.
Hosting a Wedding at the Saddle & Cycle Club
Why Couples Choose Saddle & Cycle
- The grounds: a manicured lawn and outdoor patio for ceremonies and cocktail hours, rare for a city venue.
- The historic clubhouse: a charming ballroom with over a century of character.
- Private-club service: experienced event coordinators and in-house catering handle the day end to end.
Wedding Costs
Most Saddle & Cycle Club weddings come in around $56,000 all-in, depending on guest count and season. As a members-only club, event access has membership-related requirements, so speak with the club’s events team early about options for your date.
Filming Weddings at the Saddle & Cycle Club
This venue films like a garden estate that happens to be in Chicago: ceremonies on the lawn with mature trees behind the vows, golden-hour portraits on the grounds, and a clubhouse reception that glows with warm, intimate light. We have paired Saddle & Cycle with a ceremony at Saint Clement Church, and the films on this page show how the day flows.
Saddle & Cycle Club Wedding FAQ
How much does a Saddle & Cycle Club wedding cost?
Most weddings here total around $56,000 depending on guest count and season.
Do we need to be members to get married at the Saddle & Cycle Club?
It is a members-only club, so event access has membership-related requirements; the events team can walk you through options.
Is the Saddle & Cycle Club good for wedding films?
Wonderful: lawn ceremonies, garden light, and a historic clubhouse, a country club atmosphere without leaving the city.
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