Conservatory Weddings

• 6 hours of event time, 5 hours of event set up time, & 1 hour for cleanup
• Choice of linen tablecloths, runners and napkins
• Bridal Suite included
• Rental capacity: 100 guests

• 5 hours of event time, 4 hours of event set up time, & 1 hour for cleanup
• Choice of linen tablecloths, runners and napkins
• Bridal Suite: $75/hour
• Rental capacity: 100 guests

• 5 hours of event time, 4 hours of event set up time, & 1 hour for cleanup
• Choice of linen tablecloths, runners and napkins
• Bridal Suite: $75/hour
• Rental capacity: 100 guests

• $325/hour (2 hour minimum of event time)
• Rental capacity: 100 guests

• $400/hour (1 hour minimum of event time)
• Rental capacity: 20 guests

• Consumption Bar: Self-serve beer, champagne and wine, replenished as needed. Host pays for what is opened.
  Bottles of wine and champagne: $25 per bottle
  Beer: $5-7 per bottle or can.
• Full-Service Bar (Cash or Master Tab): Full open bar available only for large events. Rental Host pays tab at end of event ($600 minimum). Credit card on file required.
• Champagne toast or full bottles of wine can be placed on each dinner table for $25 each

All alcoholic beverages and bartenders must be provided through Mt. Prospect Park District (Friendship Park Conservatory) as we hold our own liquor license. Bar options must be approved two weeks before event. Guests may bring in their own non-alcoholic beverages. Rental Host is responsible for set up, service and cleanup of any beverages brought in.

No outside alcohol may be brought into Friendship Park Conservatory and no alcohol may be taken out.

Guests may contract with their own choice of caterer for all food service. Food service staff must be provided by caterer or host. Friendship Park Conservatory staff are not responsible for any portion of food set up, food service or food clean up. Certificate of Insurance is required from all caterers.

Ceremony rehearsal available the day before your event, if the space and date is available. $400 for three hours of event time. 

Decorations are allowed as long as they do not cause damage to the venue (no nails, hooks or tape). No confetti, glitter or rice is allowed. Balloons are allowed as long as they are anchored down and removed from the venue at the end of the event. No open flames are allowed. Candles must be in a votive or hurricane.

DJs and musicians are allowed in the Conservatory. Please have them contact the Rental and Event Planner to confirm details of your event as well any lighting or electrical requirements. DJ must end 30 minutes prior to the end of the event. FPC has a Bluetooth-enabled sound system that guests may use during their events that is also equipped with a wireless microphone. Please be advised that any device connected to the sound system must stay within range of the banquet room to maintain connection.

Final payments MUST be made 10 business days before event date. Security deposit is refundable, given no damages are found after the event. Security deposits are non-refundable in the event of cancellations. Funds may be transferred to a new date IF rebooking is possible. 

What would cause me to lose my deposit? The renter will be held liable for any damage to the building, equipment, furnishings, or grounds incurred during your rental time, including excessive clean up. Any fire alarms caused by an event are subject to a $250 fine and you will be held responsible for any damages. If additional payment is required, the renter agrees to pay within thirty (30) days of the post-rental date. Children must be supervised at all times. No pets are allowed in the Conservatory.

Set Up: All events are allotted time to set up for their event. Additional setup time is based on availability. There is a charge for additional set up time. Table set up must be provided two weeks prior to event.

Breakdown: All events must end by 10:30 PM. Breakdown must be completed 1 hour after the end of event. Any items brought in by Rental Host, vendors or guests of the event must be removed by this time. FPC staff will break down tables, chairs and bar. Rental Host will be charged for any additional cleanup, breakdown or extended time. We are unable to store items before or after your event.

All vendors, florists, DJs, caterers etc. must be submitted in writing 2 weeks before event. The Conservatory is unable to store items before or after your event. Set-ups and teardowns by outside contractors must occur during the rental time period as stated in the contract.