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October 2025 by Rileigh Leming
The Woman’s Club of Evanston is an absolutely stunning venue for a wedding or any large event. From the moment my husband and I toured the space, we fell in love with its intricate architecture and timeless charm. Gretchen was incredible to work with. Professional, organized, and supportive every step of the way. Her vendor recommendations were outstanding, and every one of them exceeded our expectations. On our wedding day, the staff created a seamless experience, setting everything up beautifully and ensuring the day flowed effortlessly. Thanks to Gretchen’s guidance and care, our celebration was not only well organized, but truly elegant and memorable. We are beyond grateful to The Woman’s Club of Evanston for giving us such a perfect wedding day.
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October 2025 by Rima Parikh
Had our wedding here and it was incredible. The space was beautiful and ADA accessible, which not every venue is. Gretchen is wonderful to work with, and super helpful with questions along the way. Hands down our favorite wedding vendor!
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August 2025 by Komal Wadhwa -Wedding Painter
As a live wedding/event painter, had a pleasure painting a wedding at this venue. Love the architecture and its location.
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July 2025 by Abby Wulfekottte
The Women’s Club was the perfect venue for our reception! It has such a unique, historic charm that made decorating a lot of fun—we loved playing off the classic vibe with our florals and details. Their recommended catering list offered great variety, and we went with Froggy's Catering (who was amazing—we had zero notes!).
Gretchen, who helped coordinate everything on the venue’s side, was incredible. She checked in regularly, kept us on track with clear timelines, and always communicated the next steps. We truly felt supported throughout the entire process.
Our florist, Flourish Florals Chicago, also worked her magic and brought the space to life. We couldn’t have asked for a better team. We are obsessed with how everything turned out—10/10 would book again!
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May 2025 by Virginia Burns
The Woman's Club of Evanston was absolutely ideal for our ceremony and reception. We had our May 2025 wedding there, and could not recommend enough.
Initially, my partner and I had looked at venues in Chicago, but most family would be coming from the Northern Suburbs or flying in via O'Hare, so expanded to Evanston, as venues for 100+ people (initially planned ~170, final count 140) were hard to come by for a reasonable price.
Gretchen, the manager, was lovely every step of the way. We are not local to the area, and she was so kind to work with us through virtual tours and an on-site visit with a kind member. Upon request, she provided us a list of vendors that she had a positive experience working with previously (I believe 3 of our primary 4 vendors were on the list, and all were amazing!). The venue does have a preferred list of caterers, and we found this to be a huge help -- rather than price comparing every caterer we could fine, we had a very reasonable handful to consider.
The venue was convenient, the hotel block was within walking distance so no one had to worry about driving, we took our photos by the lake, and Evanston had plenty of cute restaurants for non-wedding related meals. Some of our out-of-town visitors still opted to stay downtown and make a proper Chicago trip out of the weekend, which was fine, just a rideshare away!
We held both our ceremony and reception on site, so once our guests arrived, all they had to do was hit the bar and have fun.
The space looked great without much decoration. This wasn't a priority for our budget, so we had very limited flowers/other decor, and it had great light and beautiful features throughout!
I don't want to plan another wedding, but if I did, I would have it at WCOE all over again!
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April 2025 by Abby Young
We knew from the moment we walked in that the Woman’s Club of Evanston was the perfect place for us to host our intimate winter wedding. We were so captivated by the history, warmth and elegance of the building. We had our entire event on the first floor and got married in front of the beautiful fireplace. There were so many great backdrops for photos. Gretchen, the WCOE manager, was lovely to work with, so positive and helpful. This is a very special place, and we highly recommend!
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April 2025 by Michelle Manno
The Woman's Club is a beautiful venue with a fantastic team to support your events. Gretchen is particularly lovely to work with and incredibly accommodating. The space is versatile and can be used in a variety of ways depending on your needs. Highly recommend!
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March 2025 by Sarah Nader Photography
The Woman’s Club of Evanston is such a beautiful venue for a wedding! As a photographer, I love the elegant architecture, stunning natural light, and classic charm of the space. The grand staircase, high ceilings, and gorgeous ballroom create the perfect backdrop for timeless wedding photos. The staff is also incredibly organized and accommodating, making the day run smoothly for both couples and vendors. If you’re looking for a venue with historic character and a warm, inviting atmosphere, this is a fantastic choice. Excited to photograph more weddings here!
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December 2024 by Nicole OHara
Beautiful place to have a wedding!
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December 2024 by Anna Vogel
Great place to host an event! Gretchen is so easy to work with and the space is beautiful.
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December 2024 by Nazneen Husain
Members of the Women’s club and their husbands help artist like myself set up for the Annual Holiday Bazaar. They are so respectful and welcoming. If they do so much for us, they must be doing incredible work for people in need! Kudos to the Women’s Club of Evanston!
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November 2024 by Andy \u0026 Lauren Petersen
We can't speak highly enough of the WCOE! If you're looking for a beautiful, timeless and classy wedding venue- look no further. From our very first outreach, Gretchen was absolutely incredible to work with. She was super understanding, answered all our questions and then some, and was always readily available to chat and offer advice. We can't thank her enough for the part she played in making our dream wedding day become a reality. Highly recommend the Woman's Club!
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November 2024 by Charise Cowan-LeRoy
Beautiful historic building. Excellent for private parties, weddings and so much more!
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November 2024 by Rojin Babayan
I recently planned a wedding at The Woman’s Club of Evanston, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The venue offers thoughtfully designated spaces, making it easy to create distinct areas for each part of the wedding celebration. This flexibility allowed us to design a seamless flow for the day. The venue manager was exceptionally helpful, providing support throughout the planning process and being readily available on the wedding day itself. It made all the difference in ensuring everything went smoothly. I highly recommend The Woman’s Club of Evanston for anyone seeking a beautiful, well-managed venue.
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November 2024 by Jonathan Silver
The most lovely, elegant, and evocative space for an event in Evanston, with a remarkably attentive and friendly crew! Gretchen and her team were absolutely conscientious and accommodating from beginning to end. Their list of caterers is extensive and diverse, and we were delighted with the one we chose -- both in menu and service skill. The Women's Club is perfect for much more than weddings!
