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Hotel Baker

$16k - $20k For 100 Guests
Up to 200 guests
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Pricing Information

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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About

On WeddingWire since 2009

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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  • Woman-owned

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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121 Reviews

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Recommended by 93% of couples
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    Sarah R. Married on 11/11/2022
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    Wonderful Intimate Family Wedding

    We had a wondeful experience working with Rowena Salas and her team at the Hotel Baker for a small, intimate, wedding celebration. Even thought it was planned at the last minute, Rowena provided us with a lovely venue, gorgeous flowers, and a wonderful meal. It was a lovely night we will never forget! Thanks Hotel Baker!

    Hotel Baker's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a generous rating and review. We appreciate you. Sincerely, The Hotel Baker Team
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    Teresa S. Married on 11/05/2022
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    Such a pleasant and beautiful wedding!


    Hotel Baker never ceases to amaze me. My husband and I attended a wedding of the son of my dear friend. The ceremony and cocktail hour on the patio were beautiful with the Fox River as the backdrop. The meal for dinner was the best I’ve had at any wedding and I have attended many. The staff was attentive, friendly and very professional. From start to finish, it was an enjoyable wedding. We also stayed the night which was a treat. We enjoyed the complimentary continental breakfast the morning after and had a chance to say our good byes to many of our friends we seldom see. Thank you, Hotel Baker for a wonderful weekend.
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    Webster B. Married on 08/20/2022
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    Hotel Baker was the best!!!

    I had the amazing opportunity to be part of a wedding this summer. The entire weekend was well planned. While the bridesmaids were getting ready, we were able to escape and play golf at a members only country club — thanks to the hotel proprietors. After lunch, we got ready and had pictures with the wedding party then off to church down the street. I loved the cocktails and appetizers, not to mention the dinner that was exceptional. The filet was cooked to perfection and you can say it’s as good as it gets. The staff was wonderful from check in to leaving the day after the wedding. The staff was attentive during the entire reception. Great place to get married or celebrate any special occasion.

    Hotel Baker's reply:

    Thank you, Webster, for taking the time to provide a generous rating and review. We appreciate your kind words and plan to share this with the team. Sincerely, The Hotel Baker Team
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Awards

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Professional Network & 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!

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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.

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100 West Main Street Saint Charles, IL, 60174
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