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Lehmann Mansion | Wedding Venue

485 N MILWAUKEE AVE, LAKE VILLA, IL 60046

The Lehmann Mansion was originally built in 1912 as a summer home for Edward J. Lehmann and his family; now, it’s a significant element of the Village of Lake Villa’s history. Beautifully restored to its original style and grandeur, the Lehmann Mansion is equipped with a formal dining room, private suites for the bride and groom, acres of beautifully-maintained grounds for your wedding photos, and more. Since reopening in 2004, the Lehmann Mansion has hosted more than 100 weddings.

Ceremony & Reception Locations

Mansion

The Lehmann Mansion has been lovingly restored both inside and out; if you’re planning on hosting an intimate wedding, the ground floor rooms are the perfect backdrop for your ceremony, with hardwood floors, multiple antique fixtures, and plenty of windows for natural light.

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Pavilion

A new addition with the the renovation of 2004, the venue grounds include a paved ceremony area with seating for up to 400 guests and a permanent pavilion surrounded by lush native trees.

Courtyard

If you’re considering an outdoor cocktail hour, look no further than the courtyard. Featuring a porch with dramatic columns as well as a European-inspired fountain, your guests will love celebrating in the shadow of old world elegance.

Celebration Tent

The year-round heated/air-conditioned tent is the perfect place to host a grand evening of dinner and dancing!

Wedding Day Amenities at Lehmann Mansion

Private Suites

The Lehmann Mansion’s upper floors include private suites for both the bride and groom to get ready before the big day. Each suite has access to private bathroom and vanity stations. The bridal suite includes a beverage refrigerator as well.

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All-Inclusive Access & Services

Your event rental at the Lehmann Mansion covers all-inclusive access to the mansion and the grounds. Wedding day amenities include:

  • In-house catering & bar
  • A/V equipment for indoor and outdoor music amplification
  • Wheelchair access
  • White wood chairs for ceremony and reception
  • Round dinner and cocktail tables with white linens
  • Inclusive set-up services
  • Onsite event planner

Cost of a Wedding at Lehmann Mansion

The starting cost for Saturday weddings at the Lehmann Mansion is $2,175 during peak season. Catering for Saturday events begins at $150 per plate with a 150 guest minimum.

Lehmann Mansion Wedding Photos

For more wedding inspiration photos from the Lehmann Mansion, check out my Bluc & Blush wedding editorial in this historic mansion wedding venue, as seen in Brides & Weddings Magazine and CHI thee WED.

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