​A Destination Wedding, Right Here in Illinois

 

Celebrate your wedding surrounded by the people you love most at a private lakeside resort in Antioch, Illinois. With ten charming cottages, a rooftop deck overlooking Petite Lake, a sandy beach and beautiful outdoor gathering spaces, The Cottages offers everything you need to turn your wedding day into an unforgettable weekend.

 

More Than a Wedding Day

Weddings at The Cottages are designed to be full-weekend celebrations. Host your rehearsal dinner on Friday, enjoy your ceremony and reception on Saturday, and gather again for a relaxed farewell brunch on Sunday—all without leaving the property.

With lodging just steps from the celebration, your closest friends and family can settle in, spend time together and enjoy the lake throughout the weekend.

 

Your Private Lakeside Retreat

A full-resort rental is required for traditional wedding weekends and includes exclusive access from 12 p.m. Friday through 3 p.m. Sunday. During that time, the cottages, rooftop deck, beach, pier, swimming area, event spaces and parking are reserved privately for you and your guests.

The extended rental also gives you and your planning team plenty of time for decorating, vendor setup and cleanup without trying to fit everything into a single day.

 

Your Wedding Weekend Includes

• Exclusive use of the full resort for the weekend

• On-site lodging across ten cottages

• Rooftop ceremony space overlooking Petite Lake

• Space for your rehearsal dinner, reception and farewell brunch

• Tables, chairs, linens, ceremony arch, tiki bar and select décor

• Day-of wedding coordination and planning support

• On-site catering with customizable menu options

• Professional bar service and beverage packages

• A trusted list of local wedding professionals

• Beach, pier and lake access throughout the weekend

• Optional boat rental and a “Just Married” cruise

 

Couples are welcome to select their own photographer, videographer, DJ or band, florist and other creative professionals. Outside catering may occasionally be permitted but must receive prior approval. Bar service is provided on site by our team.

 

A Wedding That Feels Like You

Whether you are planning an intimate lakeside gathering or a lively weekend celebration, our team will help you create an experience that feels personal, relaxed and completely your own.

 

Contact us to check availability, schedule a private tour and receive our current wedding packages and pricing. Ceremony-only, elopement and micro-wedding options may also be available.