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Shakespeare Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 132 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue near Evanston, Illinois
English cottage-style garden featuring many plants mentioned by Shakespeare, plus benches.
Plan your tour
- Location based near Evanston, IL — the venue shares the exact address when you book a tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (847) 507-9416
- Website thegardenclubofevanston.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Amenities couples mention
What couples say again and again
“Whether for a romantic elopement or a photoshoot with a classic vibe, the Shakespeare Garden is a timeless setting that beautifully frames life's most tender moments.”
From the reviews
The Shakespeare Garden in Evanston is a Victorian-styled jewel nestled in Northwestern University, perfect for intimate occasions like elopements. As a photographer capturing a couple's special moment, I found its historic charm and literary allure unmatched.
A beautiful garden on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. We attended the wedding of two very special people. The garden was in bloom and very well maintained. It was a lovely place for the ceremony.
This is a quiet, hidden away and peaceful garden where my daughter had her wedding. Beautiful and unforgettable!
Getting married at Shakespeare Garden
Shakespeare Garden comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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