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These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of November through April.
Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar
$21 starting price
Reception
$250 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar
$21 starting price

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The Hotel Baker is a wedding venue located in St. Charles, Illinois. Built in 1928 by the millionaire Edward J. Baker, the hotel boasts 55 rooms and cost more than a million dollars to complete. In the course of its long and storied history, the venue has played host to a number of illustrious guests. John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Louis Armstrong, and many more have all been welcomed in their time. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the venue is delighted to greet a new generation of guests. They hope that you will consider making them a part of your own magical wedding story.

Facilities and Capacity

The Hotel Baker is delighted to host ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. The venue’s facilities can accommodate small gatherings of 10 and grand occasions involving up to 300 guests. You are invited to make use of any of the indoor and outdoor event spaces that the hotel has to offer. The Rainbow Room’s sumptuous blend of 1920s decadence and modern comfort is a wonder to behold. This oval-shaped room features a lovely tiled dance floor, columns of deep mahogany, and a balcony that spans the circumference of the room. The ceiling is ornamented with a beautiful round skylight. In the Waterfront Ballroom, graceful chandeliers drop their light in honeyed beads upon the marble flooring and wait to welcome cozy celebrations. Outside, the Rose Garden is a Wonderland of neat hedges and radiant colors. Here, you can hear the soft crunch of gravel as you stroll arm-in-arm with the person you love. Later, enjoy a quiet moment together as you look out at the lapping waters of the Fox River.

Services Offered

The Hotel Baker’s team of wedding consultants are available to help you plan your wedding. The venue’s range of wedding and reception packages offers a generous selection of delicious dining options. The Traditional Wedding Package includes a custom-designed wedding cake, champagne toasts, a European coffee bar, and a four-hour bar. The venue’s dedicated staff will see to it that everything is in order on your special day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$250

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$21

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Drapery

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Alexis D. Married on 09/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Incredible Wedding at Hotel Baker

My husband and I just got married at Hotel Baker on September 1st, and thanks to the Hotel Baker staff, we had the most incredible wedding day ever. We have not been able to stop talking about how perfect everything was. Our friends and family agree!

There are plenty of wedding venues that look the same, but Hotel Baker is something special. Looking back, we couldn’t be happier with our choice to host our wedding at Hotel Baker.

We got married on the boat dock and had our cocktail hour in the beautifully manicured rose garden, which both overlook the Fox River. It was so picturesque and romantic! Our reception was held in the gorgeous Rainbow Room.

From the moment we toured the venue, Rowena made us feel important, valued, and like family. Throughout the entire wedding planning process, Rowena and Marissa were incredibly kind and accommodating. When planning a wedding, there are so many moving parts, but Marissa’s expertise, patience, and grace put my mind at ease. She and Rowena perfectly executed everything I asked for.

At Hotel Baker’s showcase event, we had the opportunity to meet their wonderful preferred vendors. We ended up choosing our bakery, photographer, day-of-coordinator, and DJ from Hotel Baker’s preferred vendors, and we couldn’t be more pleased with their professionalism and services.

It is easy to see that the Hotel Baker staff takes pride in their work. The staff transitioned between the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dessert like a well-oiled machine. It was truly so impressive! The dinner service was impeccable and our guests agreed that the food was delicious.

The Hotel Rooms are clean, beautifully decorated and updated, yet they still have a historic charm. Our room overlooked the rose garden and the Fox River– it was truly stunning and made for a quiet, romantic getaway.

We wish we could get married all over again just so that we could spend another day celebrating at Hotel Baker. We are forever grateful for the Hotel Baker staff and all they did to make our day truly unforgettable. If you are looking for a venue in a desirable location with excellent staff, delicious food, historic charm, and beautiful views, look no further. Host your wedding at Hotel Baker…. We promise you will not regret it!
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Lalaine P. Married on 08/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Memorable experience with delicious quality food and outstanding service

Very pleased with Hotel Baker. The beautiful gardens overlooking the river was a great venue for the wedding ceremony. The food was very delicious from the appetizers to the entrees. The servers were professional and courteous. They were very attentive to our needs. Definitely recommend Hotel Baker!!
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Bianca R. Married on 07/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams!

Hotel Baker was the most beautiful venue we could ever ask for. The building itself is so unique and we received so many compliments from our guests. The food is fantastic and the chef/staff were so accommodating with our main course requests. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour outside and WOW! so beautiful. The rose garden is well kept and sets a perfect backdrop for photos that will last a lifetime. Our planning process leading up to the big day was also smooth. We always received timely responses to our emails and they answered every question (and we had a ton) - so thank you! Marissa Dries was our main point of contact and she was amazing. Very communicative and she was there the day-of to ensure our day went as planned. We also stayed in the Colonel Suite and it was so clean and spacious. Lastly, I want to note that the entire staff was friendly and extremely helpful - from the front desk receptionists to the bellboys to the event staff. Thank you for treating us and our guests so well!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
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Looking to be transported to a different era for your wedding day? You won’t need to look any farther than St. Charles, Illinois, to find the Historic Hotel Baker. This architecturally and historically renowned location conjures up the glamour and decadence reminiscent of the 1920’s. It’s this kind of experience that will make you feel like you’ve left the suburbs. Offering a beautiful waterfront patio, a traditional English rose garden and a two-tier ballroom with a lit glass dance floor, Hotel Baker provides the perfect setting for an amazing event! Always top on our list!!!

Town & Country Gardens Town & Country Gardens Wedding Florists

There are not enough words to describe how beautiful and elegant Hotel Baker is! Lena & Casey are great Coordinators and their entire staff is wonderful and helpful!

Crestline Entertainment, Inc. Crestline Entertainment, Inc. Wedding DJs

We highly recommend this Historical Landmark Hotel on the banks of the beautiful Fox River. Impress your guests with elegance, sophistication, top-notch service,award-winning cusine. and a vintage 20's light up dance floor.

Preferred Vendors

Town & Country Gardens
4.9 out of 5 rating , 389 Reviews
· Wedding Florists
TWA Photographic Artists
4.8 out of 5 rating , 634 Reviews
· Wedding Photographers
Crestline Entertainment, Inc.
5.0 out of 5 rating , 136 Reviews
· Wedding DJs
Floral Wonders
4.9 out of 5 rating , 120 Reviews
· Wedding Florists
Something 2 Dance 2
5.0 out of 5 rating , 298 Reviews
· Wedding Planners
One Bridal Co.
4.9 out of 5 rating , 24 Reviews
· Wedding Hair & Makeup

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