Bells By The Bay
Wedding venue in McHenry, Illinois
About Bells By The Bay
Bells By The Bay is a Southern rustic wedding venue in McHenry, Illinois, with views across the bay. Its climate-controlled barn is described as suitable for year-round weddings, and the property includes two furnished houses for on-site accommodation. Couples can choose a single-day or weekend format, with indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception areas. The single-day rental includes up to 10 hours, tables and chairs, getting-ready rooms, an on-site coordinator and parking. The weekend package offers up to 48 hours, use of the houses and venue, and access to a catering prep area and outdoor lounge spaces; event coordination is available for an additional fee.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 200 guests
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Bells By The Bay
- Website: bellsbythebay.com
- Phone: (847) 347-5197
- Address: 1215 Bay Road
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