Near Public Transit, Suburb
AV, In-House Tables/Chairs, Breakout Rooms
Historic, Outdoor Space, Park, Meeting/Conference Space, Traditional
Max Seated
250
Max Reception
250
Wilder Mansion
211 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Located within Wilder Park in downtown Elmhurst, Wilder Mansion combines historic residential character with modern event amenities across more than 9,000 square feet. Originally built in 1868 and extensively restored, the mansion features elegant rooms, hardwood floors, fireplaces, chandeliers, formal gardens, audiovisual equipment, and included tables and chairs. Weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, showers, dinners, and celebrations can use individual rooms, entire floors, or the full mansion for gatherings of up to 250 guests comfortably today.
Max Seated
250
Max Reception
250
Near Public Transit, Suburb
AV, In-House Tables/Chairs, Breakout Rooms
Historic, Outdoor Space, Park, Meeting/Conference Space, Traditional
200 Guests
Second Floor Ballrooms
The second floor can accommodate up to 200 guests across multiple rooms, depending on the selected table and chair configuration. A collection of ballrooms, lounges, and connecting spaces allows dinners, receptions, meetings, and celebrations to flow throughout the level while preserving the mansion’s residential character and historic architectural details throughout.
130 Ceremony
Wilder Park Formal Garden
Wilder Park Formal Garden offers an outdoor ceremony setting surrounded by flowers, greenery, an herb garden, and a stone walkway. Tented seating is available for up to 130 guests, with white chairs and on-site support included. The garden pairs naturally with a reception inside Wilder Mansion for a seamless celebration.
250 Guests
Entire Mansion
Wilder Mansion offers more than 9,000 square feet of space across two floors, with ballrooms, lounges, and adjoining rooms creating flexible layouts for up to 250 guests. Included tables, chairs, audiovisual equipment, staff support, and catering prep space make the full mansion well suited for weddings, receptions, meetings, and celebrations.
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