Plan a Stunning Wedding at the Historic Danada House, Chicago  

Looking for a venue that has beautiful landscaping, breathtaking banquet halls, and beautiful outdoor ceremony locations? Then the Danada house is the venue you’ve been envisioning! Conveniently located in Wheaton, just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago, 780 acres of Danada Forest Preserve sit untouched, maintaining their breathtaking beauty.

The protected prairie lands create an incredible backdrop that our Chicago wedding photographers cannot get enough of. From indigenous trees to bright, manicured gardens, the settings for breathtaking wedding photography are endless. 

The historical Danada House is a 19-room, white brick country estate house that dates back to 1939 and has been an important home throughout Illinois history. This gorgeous event space has seven Ceremony locations - 

1. The Formal Garden, which is suitable for 250 guests and they can be seated facing the house or under the arbor. Well, either way, it provides a wonderful background for your wedding photography! 
2. The Magnolia garden, which is ideal for 300 guests and offers a splendid view of the flower garden. Imagine getting married against the vibrant backdrop of blooming flowers! Our Chicago wedding photographer will beautifully capture the vibrancy of the setting! 
3. The Oak Garden, which is apt for 175 guests and has you say your wedding vows amidst the majestic oak trees. The grandeur will be perfectly captured by our Chicago wedding photographer! 
4. The Rose Garden, which can accommodate around 250 guests, offers natural lighting under the sun facing the labyrinth. The abundance of sunlight will lend a natural glow to all your wedding photographs. 
5. Saddle up, which is ideal for an intimate ceremony of up to 100 guests near the rice stables.
6. Front, the front part of the house, which offers a splendid view of the mansion and is ideal for 150 guests. 
7. The Atrium, the most popular of it all, an all-weather event space that features three walls of floor to ceilings windows, high ceiling, and dazzling pendant lights, accommodating up to 250 guests. Imagine taking your vows in the middle of a gorgeous view of the Danada Estate and the Du Page County Forest Preserve, privy to the beautiful flora-fauna! The scenic whimsical backdrop will be flawlessly framed into your wedding memories by our Chicago wedding photographer. 

The Atrium is as perfect for day time with plenty of natural light, as it is at night with sparkling pendant lights giving you a feeling of being under the stars, ideal for your reception! Picture having your first dance with your sweetheart on the elegant wooden floor under the sparkling pendant lights, as if you are dancing under the starry sky! Wouldn’t you want to freeze this moment? Our Chicago wedding photographer would do just that, letting you cherish the moments forever!

As you get ready for your big day, the gorgeous Bride’s Room becomes a spectacular place to get candid shots clicked with your bridesmaids! We love documenting the little moments which lead up to the big moments! As, when it comes to weddings, even the tiniest of moments have a story to tell!

For your first look, you could explore the area near the picturesque white fence or the 23-stall Kentucky-style stable with pristine nature stretching all around. These locations bring about a classic feel to your pre-wedding photography. You will love getting creative here and we would love to capture all the excitement!

How about leaving the whole world behind for a while and venturing out to a place where there are only you and your sweetheart? Doesn’t it sound romantic? One request though, please take along your wedding photographer to capture beautiful intimate shots as you both relish in your alone-time! You would always love to look back on those special moments when it was just you both and no one else, enjoying a day that was only yours! 

With so many settings for your wedding photography, this marvelous Chicago wedding venue is an ideal choice to make your big day memorable with your loved ones! Honor your community, celebrate conservation, and connect to nature on your wedding day at the Danada House in Wheaton.