The Ellery Venue — Historic Wedding & Event Venue in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, Illinois  ·  Northwest Suburbs of Chicago A restored historic ballroom — your blank canvas. Where Your
Story Begins.
Vaulted ballroom ceilings, original hardwood floors, and light-filled spaces in the heart of downtown Crystal Lake. Choose your own vendors, bring your own bar, and make the day uniquely yours — for up to 200 guests. Book a Tour
Historic charm. Rooted in the 1920s.

Originally built in the 1920s and thoughtfully restored, The Ellery pairs timeless architecture — vaulted ballroom ceilings and original hardwood floors — with a clean, modern update designed to be a true blank canvas. Whatever your style, the space becomes yours.

We believe your day should be exactly that: yours. That's why we let you choose your own vendors and bring your own alcohol, served by a licensed bartender with no per-person bar fees. No exclusive lists, no inflated minimums — just the freedom to plan the celebration you imagined.

From intimate gatherings to grand receptions of up to 200 guests, The Ellery is ready to be transformed into whatever you dream.

200Guest Capacity
12Hour Rental
2Getting-Ready Suites
1920sHistoric Building
Distinct spaces. One Historic Venue.
01 · The Ballroom Say I Do. Exchange vows beneath vaulted ceilings on original hardwood floors, bathed in natural light. The historic ballroom is a blank canvas ready for your florals, your colors, and your style — or step outside for a ceremony against the venue's classic facade.
Vaulted ballroom ceilings
Original hardwood floors
Light-filled, blank-canvas space
Indoor & outdoor ceremony options
Uplighting in your color
Seating arranged to your plan
02 · The Reception Dinner & dancing Under Vaulted Ceilings. When the ceremony ends, the celebration begins. All tables and chairs are included and set to your layout, a fully integrated sound system keeps the party going, and the open floor adapts to dinner, toasts, and dancing for up to 200 guests.
Seats up to 200 guests
All tables & chairs included
Integrated sound system
Custom-color uplighting
Open, flexible floor plan
Climate controlled year-round
03 · The Bar Raise a glass Your Way. A large built-in bar with a refrigerator and ice machine anchors the space. The Ellery is a BYOB venue — purchase your own alcohol and have it served by a licensed, insured bartender, with no per-person bar fees. It's a simpler, friendlier way to toast.
Large built-in bar
Refrigerator & ice machine
Bring your own alcohol
Served by a licensed bartender
No per-person bar fees
Keep what you don't use
04 · Getting Ready The morning Starts Here. Begin the day in two dedicated getting-ready suites — a spacious, light-filled bridal suite with mirrored stations and a comfortable sitting area, plus a separate suite for the rest of the party. Everyone has room to relax before the first look.
Spacious bridal suite
Separate second suite
Mirrored getting-ready stations
Natural light & sitting areas
The Ellery Venue What's Included We've thought of everything, so you don't have to — everything below comes with your day.
Full Venue Access

A 12-hour rental of the entire venue — the ballroom, suites, and all event spaces, start to finish.

Tables & Chairs

All tables and chairs for up to 200 guests, arranged to the layout you choose.

Two Getting-Ready Suites

A spacious bridal suite and a separate second suite for on-site preparation.

BYOB Bar

A large built-in bar with refrigerator and ice machine; bring your own alcohol, served by a licensed bartender — no per-person fees.

Choose Your Own Vendors

An open vendor policy, with an optional preferred vendor list to guide you if you'd like.

Sound & Uplighting

A fully integrated sound system and uplighting in the color of your choice.

Indoor & Outdoor Ceremony

Say your vows in the historic ballroom or outside against the classic facade.

Event Manager & Parking

An on-site event manager, ample paved parking, climate control, and a separate vendor load-in.

“ All couples are welcome here — love is love, and every story is celebrated. The Ellery Venue  ·  Crystal Lake, Illinois
Have a question? Request Information Tell us a little about your celebration and we'll be in touch. Prefer to see it in person? Book a private tour anytime.
Your date may still be open. It Could Still Be Yours. Dates at The Ellery book up well in advance, but new openings appear from time to time. If your celebration is sooner than you think, it's worth a conversation. Book a Tour